What Do You Do For A Living?

This inspiring duo speak candidly about their individual creative journeys and how they came together to build such an iconic brand. They also share invaluable insights into pursuing a career in interior design, along with the key lessons they have learned about building and running a successful business. Find out more about Barneby Gates here- https://barnebygates.com/ Find out more about careers...

Jimmy has what many would consider a dream job: he is the River Keeper on the River Kennet in West Berkshire. His journey is a brilliant example of turning a childhood passion into a rewarding career, and an inspiring listen for anyone thinking about pursuing a less conventional path. Find out more information about Jimmy here: https://fieldfoodandcountry.co.uk/programs/day-in-the-life-jimmy-river...

This award winning baker has carved out a successful career from humble beginnings in the catering industry. He speaks very honestly about what it is like to run a bakery and gives valuable advice on how to make a living from the ancient craft of bread making. Find out more about Tim here: https://www.thestreetbakeshop.co.uk/about-us Find out more about careers as a baker here:  https://mrfgc...

Sam has the privileged role of looking after the England Women’s football team. He has over 20 years of experience in sports management and gives a fascinating insight into this competitive world.  A must listen for anyone thinking of sports management as a career path. Find out more about Sam here: https://reptsports.com/ Find out more about careers in sports management here: https://mrfgcon...

Harriet is the founder and Creative Director of a luxury brand renowned for producing exquisitely crafted iced biscuits. An accomplished and inspiring entrepreneur, she has worked tirelessly to build her business while also championing women in enterprise. Harriet is the founding member of the Buy Women Built network, which supports and promotes female-founded businesses. This podcast is...

Carole is a highly skilled Health Kinesiologist (now known as BioEnergetics) who has supported countless people in healing and embracing life to its fullest. She is also a dedicated gong practitioner and a registered member of the College of Sound Healing. However, her professional path didn’t begin in the world of holistic health. In this podcast, Carole shares her journey with refreshing ho...

Mike has built a successful career in the property sector, qualifying as a Chartered Surveyor in 2002. Leveraging his fluency in Spanish, he went on to specialise in Southern European property investment. Alongside his work in property, Mike has pursued a strong interest in personal development and wellbeing. More recently, he qualified as a Life Coach, with a particular focus on supporting men’s...

Tom Bowering is a patient-focused Chiropractor dedicated to helping people reduce pain, improve movement, and stay active. His passion for his profession is unmistakable, and he speaks enthusiastically about inspiring others to pursue a career in chiropractic care. However, his journey into the field was far from conventional. Originally an elite cyclist competing internationally and on track for...

Lucinda Miller is a leading Nutritionist and functional medicine practitioner with over 25 years of clinical experience. As the founder of NatureDoc, she is widely recognised for her expertise in integrative nutrition, gut health, mental wellbeing, and hormonal balance. Her career path, however, was not always patient-focused. Lucinda began her professional life in Investment Banking, before her o...

Owen is the driving force behind Elite Players Academy. As Head Coach, he leads every academy and community session with unmatched energy and a passion for developing top-level talent. Before stepping into coaching, Owen lived the game—coming through multiple UK academies, playing professionally in Spain, and competing semi-professionally across England. That journey fuels everything he brings to...

Hagan Fox is a renowned astrologer known for his remarkable ability to understand people through their date of birth alone. As the resident astrologer on  This Morning , he blends Eastern and Western traditions to create a unique, insightful approach to human behaviour — one that has captivated audiences and celebrities alike across the UK. In this podcast he speaks candidly about his ca...

This podcast offers a captivating journey through the world of tea and the inspiring career path of Angela — one that began in a different field, evolved in unexpected directions, and ultimately came full circle back to her true passion: tea. Angela shares insightful advice on how to break into the industry and reflects on how her diverse background and training have been instrumental in buil...

Coming up with a title for this episode’s guest was almost impossible! Simon’s career journey defies simple labels. He’s currently the headmaster of Tring Park, one of the country’s leading performing arts schools. But his path to that role has been anything but ordinary — starting as a professional ballet dancer, moving into publishing and PR, then retraining as a teacher at the age of 40. Now, h...

Peter Sandys-Clarke   is a British actor and storyteller whose career spans stage, television, and film. Best known for his roles in Ghosts,   Downton Abbey , and  The Crown , Peter brings warmth, wit, and a captivating sense of honesty to the podcast. With a deep love for storytelling, he shares candid insights into the highs and lows of an actor’s life — and what it’s really like...

Stuart is the Rural Crime Taskforce Inspector for Thames Valley Police.  He has fought crime for over twenty years and provides a fascinating insight into what it is like to have a career in the police force.  He also speaks honestly about his first career in aerospace engineering and what persuaded him to leave and join the police. Find out more about Stuart here: https://www.linkedin.c...

It was a joy to interview Lord Carnarvon for our 50th episode! He is a British aristocrat, landowner, and public figure best known as the custodian of   Highclere Castle, the family estate in Hampshire made famous as the filming location for Downton Abbey.  In this podcast Lord Carnarvon speaks very honestly about the plight of farmers in the UK and has very sound advice for anyone...

Beckie left school at 16 with no idea where life might take her and started out working in childcare. Then, during a trip to Toronto, Canada, a chance meeting with a firefighter completely changed her outlook and helped her discover her true calling: firefighting. Now, she’s sharing her story and some brilliant advice for anyone thinking about following the same path. Find out more about Beckie he...

Edward’s career took a dramatic turn — from practising as a family law barrister to stepping into frontline politics in his early thirties. He went on to serve under both David Cameron and Rishi Sunak, and his story is packed with insight and inspiration. A must-listen for anyone considering a future in politics. Find out more about Edward here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Timpson Find ou...

This podcast is essential listening for anyone exploring a career in dentistry. Philippa shares her honest perspective on how the application process has changed over the years and offers valuable advice on how she would approach it today. Once set on a future in ballet, she ultimately felt the pull of the dentist’s chair—and never looked back. Find out more about Philippa here: https://riverside-...

Zoe is a world-class yoga teacher, trained in India and now sharing her practice in the UK. Her journey, however, has been far from straightforward. Through each twist and turn, Zoe has embraced change and transformed her career in remarkable ways. In this podcast, we explore her inspiring path as she shares her wisdom on life, yoga, and the skills that have shaped her along the way. Find out...

Phil’s career journey is fascinating and has taken him from believing he would pursue a career in politics to falling in love with luxury brands.  His story is one of resilience and chance and he gives invaluable advice to anyone thinking of pursuing a career with a luxury brand like Chanel Find out more about Phil here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-rushton-a949b814/ Find out more about c...

Gemma co-founded Bodyflow in 2000, a business that started as a corporate chair massage offering that provided Japanese Acupressure massage to companies in London. Gemma has the gift of healing hands and her clients, an impressive list of celebrities and loyal devotees, have given her glowing testimonials.  But her career journey is far from straight forward and Gemma discusses her own twists...

Jill is a British author of romantic comedy and has sold over fifteen million copies of her books worldwide.  She is one of the most successful female authors of the 21st Century.  But she didn’t start out her career as an author and in this podcast she details her fascinating career journey and offers some invaluable advice to anyone thinking of penning their own best seller! Find out m...

Laurie’s lifelong ambition to be a paramedic felt like it had been thwarted when he failed his A levels. In fact this set him on a different path that ultimately led to the Air Ambulance where he happily resides today!  This is a fantastic podcast to listen to if a career as a paramedic is something that you think you might want to pursue. Find out more about Laurie here: https://ehaat.org/ab...

Peter has carved out a successful career at the esteemed law firm, Mischon de Reya where he heads up the Private Wealth Disputes team.  In this podcast Peter speaks honestly about what it really takes to be a lawyer and what sort of personality and qualifications he believes are necessary to succeed in the law world. Find out more about Peter here: https://www.mishcon.com/people/peter-steen F...