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What does it really take to become a sports agent and eventually run your own agency? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace sits down with Stefan, sports agent to Chris Eubank Jr. and co-founder of YRDS, to break down the real path into athlete representation and sports business. From internships and Olympic volunteering to the Premier League and launching a boutique sport & entertainmen...

What does it actually take to become a freelance photographer? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace sits down with Grace to unpack the honest, behind-the-scenes reality of turning photography from a hobby into a career. From unpaid internships and temp jobs to shooting for major brands and launching her own agency, this is a transparent conversation about the creative highs and the financia...

What does it actually mean to be a “music creative”? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace sits down with Toby to unpack the unconventional, multi-layered path of building a career in music — without fitting into one box. From performing and writing his own music to running a studio, directing visuals, programming festival stages, and founding Sounds Queer to platform emerging queer artists,...

What does it actually take to become the CEO of a global interior design business? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace speaks to Penny, founder and CEO of Siren, about her 20-year journey from young interior design graduate in Sydney to leading studios across Australia, Singapore and London. This is not just about beautiful spaces. It’s about building a business from scratch, scaling inter...

What does a Social Media Supervisor actually do? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace sits down with Sammie to unpack what it really takes to manage major entertainment brand accounts, from internships and unpaid placements to working on Spider-Man campaigns and running social for Disney+. This is the honest, behind-the-scenes reality of working in digital entertainment. We cover: Wanting t...

What if the most powerful tool for managing stress, performance, and emotional resilience was something you’re already doing 23,000 times a day? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace speaks to Danny about his journey from corporate finance and semi-professional football to becoming a breathwork coach. This isn’t just about wellness trends. It’s about resilience, identity shifts, and discover...

What does an Industry Lead in Digital actually do? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace speaks to Doulla, a former Industry Lead at Reddit, about building a career in digital from non-linear beginnings, leading sales & industry teams, and finding purpose beyond titles. Doulla shares: Her zig-zag career path: mature student → Nielsen → London 2012 Olympics → Facebook → Reddit How she tur...

What does a sustainability entrepreneur actually do ? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace talks to James, co-founder of waste design studio Are You Mad, about turning waste into paychecks, pop-ups and products. James shares how he moved from the fashion/music world into building a studio that makes acoustic panels, shop fittings and funky shoe-risers out of local waste, runs community work...

What does an Associate Project Director actually do on a huge London build? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace speaks with Tom, an Associate Project Director at Mace, about the day-to-day reality of delivering multi-year, multi-million-pound projects in the city. Expect cranes, late-night problem solving, and the tiny decisions that keep thousands of people safe. Tom shares: How he got in...

How do you build a mental health service that actually reaches children and young people and survives as a business? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace talks to Ami, founder of London Young Counselling, about creating a school-based mental health company from scratch. Ami explains how she turned temp admin jobs and a single idea into a service that places trained counsellors on school sit...

What does it really mean to lead in recruitment? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace sits down with Joe to unpack the journey from trainee consultant to billing leader, managing a high-performing team while still generating revenue yourself. Joe explains what a “billing leader” actually is, why recruitment gets a bad reputation, and what it takes to build a sustainable career in one of the...

What does it take to turn a hand-drawn sketch into a 50-foot mural? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace sits down with Chanel Dehond, large-format illustrator, trained architect, and global creative director, to explore how art can scale from personal projects to public landmarks. From illustrating children’s books at nine years old to designing massive Manhattan maps for Metropolis and Ar...

What does it really take to become a personal trainer and turn it into a thriving online coaching business? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace sits down with Mark to explore how he transitioned from corporate sales into fitness and built a career training clients in London and across the world. From qualifying as a tennis coach at 16, to becoming a scuba dive master in Australia, to grind...

What does a film producer actually do? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace sits down with Ollie to unpack the true role of a producer, the “glue” of a film production and the person who is first in and last out of every project. From raising finance and optioning rights, to hiring directors and cast, solving crises on set, navigating contracts, and fighting to get films distributed, this i...

What does it really take to become Chief Officer on a super yacht? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace sits down with Theo to uncover what life is truly like working in the luxury yachting industry, beyond the glamour. From knocking on yacht doors with a stack of CVs (“dockwalking”) to navigating storms, managing crew, handling onboard emergencies, and preparing to step into his first Chie...

What if your wardrobe could fund your future? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace sits down with Jess, founder of Jess With Dresses, to explore how you can build a fashion business without quitting your 9–5. Jess works full-time in marketing for a global spirits company, but alongside it she’s built a sustainable fashion rental and resale business that empowers women to turn their wardrobe...

What does it really take to become a tailor and can you turn a centuries-old craft into a modern global business? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace sits down with Robin to unpack the world of tailoring - from Savile Row to scaling a tech-enabled tailoring platform across 10 countries. Born into a family tailoring business in Belgium, Robin didn’t always plan to follow in his father’s foo...

What happens when you combine chef training, startup marketing, nutrition, wine, and a little bit of chaos? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace sits down with Clem, Culinary and Marketing Director of The Salad Project, to unpack one of the most unexpected (and inspiring) career journeys yet. From almost becoming an endocrinologist, to studying Art History at Oxford, to passing out in a con...

What does a script editor actually do and how do you break into one of the most competitive industries in the world? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace sits down with Liz to unpack the real role of a script editor, from being a writer’s biggest hype person to managing story crises on set. Liz shares her journey from studying Religious Studies at university to landing a traineeship at East...

What does it actually take to become a Mayor in London, at just 27 years old? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace sits down with John-Paul Ennis , the youngest Mayor in London and the youngest ever Mayor of Lambeth, to unpack the real journey into civic leadership. From selling sweets in the playground and dreaming of being a footballer, to dropping out of university to focus on grassroots...

What does it really take to build a talent agency from your parents’ conservatory at 25 and grow it into a thriving, multi-service management company? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace sits down with the founder of Season 25 Talent Management, Jessica Joseph, to unpack the real journey behind building a modern talent agency in the fast-moving world of digital creators, influencers, and e...

What does it really take to build a restaurant from scratch; with just £10,000, no business plan, and a lot of belief? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace sits down with Tas and Alex, founders of Brother Marcus , to unpack their journey from actors, photographers, and street food workers to multi-site restaurant founders. They share the full story - the scrappy beginnings in Balham, buildi...