What Do You Do For A Living?

Dom is the founding partner of the UK/US production company Object & Animal. He has produced some very high profile campaigns for Taylor Swift, Madonna, Nike & Apple to name a few.  In this episode Dom describes how his early love for music and music videos led him to pursue a career in production. Find out more about Dom here: www.objectanimal.com   Find out more about careers i...

Lt Col Peter Middlemiss joined the Army in 2000, commissioning into the Scots Guards. In regimental duty, he has served in numerous countries and has deployed operationally to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Cyprus. In staff roles, he has served at Dstl, the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, the Land Warfare Centre, and Army HQ. He holds an MSc from Cranfield University and is currently studying for his Ch...

Founder of Lizzie Loves Healthy, her successful blog, which was created to help families feed their children deliciously and keep them well.  In 2017 she published her best-selling, first cookbook, Lizzie Loves Healthy Family Food. Since then she has shared her knowledge and passion for food and health by teaching classes, holding workshops and working with brands to create recipes and ideas...

Tom has been broadcasting on the radio for over 20 years and has presented on Capital Radio, Heart Radio and more recently More Radio. He has won a prestigious Sony Academy Radio Award and a handful of Arqiva Commercial Radio Awards. In this episode lovely Tom shares his top tips for how to pursue a career in radio and speaks about some of the things he loves about her chosen career. Find out more...

Camilla has led a very colourful adult life starting out as a journalist having studied English at Edinburgh University.  But after realising that she wanted to pursue a career in medicine after all (was urged not to do this at school!), Camilla re-trained in her 30’s and is now a doctor in the NHS specialising in psychiatry.  This is a fascinating journey and inspirational to those who...

Andy Cameron is the founder and Managing Director of Wave Hunters, a leading surf school and adventure company based in Cornwall. With a deep passion for the ocean and a wealth of experience in surf coaching, Andy has established Wave Hunters as a premier destination for surf enthusiasts of all levels, offering expert instruction, surf tours, and ocean-based adventures. Andy’s journ...

Educated at Rugby School and Durham University, Sam Dewhurst holds a degree in Classics and has cultivated a diverse career spanning the military, business, and education sectors. After completing his studies, Sam entered the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in 1990, and was commissioned into the Queen’s Own Hussars. He served in Germany, Cyprus, and Northern Ireland, gaining invaluable leadership...

Hector Ross is a seasoned entrepreneur and hospitality professional with over 20 years of experience in operations, business development, and strategic growth within the luxury hospitality and leisure industries. In 2020, Hector founded  The Signet Collection , a boutique hotel group that includes  The Mitre  in Hampton Court and  The Retreat Elcot Park , where he combines his...

Sophie Barton is an accomplished TV producer with over two decades of experience in the entertainment industry, known for her work on some of the most iconic and successful television shows. With a diverse portfolio spanning reality TV, documentary, and entertainment programming, Sophie has made her mark on both UK and international television. Sophie’s career took off as a key producer on the gro...

Becks Reeves is the dedicated Poultry Manager at Sir Richard Sutton Ltd overseeing the care and management of a thriving flock of 30,000 chickens. With a deep passion for animal welfare, Becks originally pursued her dream of becoming a veterinarian. However, after discovering her love for hands-on care, she transitioned into the role of a veterinary nurse, where she gained valuable experience work...

Tom Holmes is the founder and CEO of Tom’s Trunks Clothing, a fashion brand known for its premium, comfortable, and stylish apparel. Driven by a passion for quality materials and timeless design, Tom launched the company to create clothing that blends classic elegance with modern versatility, offering a wide range of high-end yet wearable pieces for men and women. His vision is to offer funct...

Archit Sachdeva is a Degree Apprentice at Cisco Systems, where he is gaining hands-on experience in the world of networking and technology. As part of Cisco's apprenticeship program, Archit combines academic learning with practical exposure, allowing him to work alongside industry experts and contribute to cutting-edge projects in the tech space. Passionate about technology from an early age, Arch...

Victoria has worked her way up the governmental ladder and now heads up the strategic sector in the UK Export Finance team.  But she didn’t always work for the government and in this episode, we talk through her journey, the mistakes that she’s made along the way and what advice she would give someone thinking of pursuing a career in the civil service. Find out more about Victoria here: https...

Helen McGinn is an award-winning author, drinks writer and presenter. After spending a decade as a supermarket wine buyer for Tesco, she founded wine blog The Knackered Mother’s Wine Club, now a best-selling wine book. She writes about drinks for a number of publications including Daily Mail’s Femail and Waitrose Food Magazine among others and regularly appears on television as a wine expert...

Brett Martin is a seasoned leader in Solutions Engineering at Cisco, bringing over 17 years of experience in the tech industry. Starting his career as a Systems Engineer, Brett quickly specialized in Wi-Fi solutions, where he developed deep expertise in network design, performance optimization, and wireless technologies. His technical acumen and passion for innovation led him to take on broader le...