What I Wish I Knew Sooner

Breaking into a creative industry can look glamorous from the outside… but behind every role, opportunity and success story are years of rejection, resilience and backing yourself when nobody else can. In this episode, we're joined by actor Brahmdeo Ramana, whose credits include The Bay, Emmerdale, Marvel's Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, as well as projects for Netflix and Apple TV+,...

We hear it all the time: start before you’re ready. But if it were that easy… why do so many of us still wait? Whether it’s fear of failure, perfectionism, self-doubt or waiting for the “right time,” so many of us hold ourselves back from starting the things we really want to do. But what if the right time isn’t something you wait for… what if it’s something you create? In this mini episode, we un...

Money is something that affects all of us… but most of us were never actually taught how to manage it. In this episode, we’re joined by Ola Majekodunmi, qualified financial advisor, public speaker and founder of All Things Money to talk about saving, investing, budgeting and building wealth in your 20s & 30s. From feeling behind financially to learning how to invest for the first time, we unpa...

With everyone talking about community right now, we wanted to ask the question… why does it feel harder than ever to actually find it? We grew up in environments where connection felt easy — school, university, even early careers — but as we’ve got older, building meaningful friendships and feeling part of something has become a lot less straightforward. At the same time, we’re more “connected” th...

In this episode, we’re joined by Jessica Lindfield - career strategist, author of Play the Game and founder of EmbraceHer. From the outside, Jess’s career looks incredibly successful. But behind the scenes, her experience with ambition, burnout and navigating corporate life hasn't always been straightforward. We talk about what it really means to “play the game” at work and why working hard a...

With everyone talking about the millennial career crisis , we wanted to ask the question… is it actually a crisis or are careers just evolving? Many of us were raised to follow a certain path: go to school, go to university, get a stable job, work hard, and eventually everything will fall into place. But the world we’re working in now looks very different. AI is reshaping industries, the job marke...

In this episode of What I Wish I Knew Sooner , we’re joined by Adam Smith - Co-Founder of HelpBnk and Chief Community Officer - to talk about entrepreneurship, purpose, and why waiting for the “perfect time” might be the very thing holding you back. Adam shares his unconventional career journey, from following the traditional path into scientific research to leaving it behind, travelling the world...

As we wrap up love month, we’re talking red flags, green flags, and the standards we set in modern relationships… Are we becoming more self-aware or just more picky? Where did the obsession with “red flags” even come from? And how do you tell the difference between a genuine warning sign and just… being human? In this mini episode, we unpack: 🚩What a red flag actually is (and what it isn’t) 💬 Wh...

In this episode, we’re joined by Rebecca Emery, founder of Not Born Yesterday, to explore how we’re seen, why visibility alone isn’t enough, and what it really takes to build trust and credibility in a noisy world. From PR and storytelling to perception, personal brand and modern visibility, Rebecca helps us unpack why being “out there” doesn’t always translate to being trusted and how the stories...

What I Wish I Knew Sooner is a podcast about the lessons no one teaches you — from careers and money to creativity, confidence, and navigating your twenties and thirties. Hosted by Senna and Serenity , each episode features candid conversations with founders, creatives, and industry experts, sharing the insights they wish they’d known earlier. 

In this new episode of What I Wish I Knew Sooner , we’re kicking off a new series of shorter, just-us conversations - diving into one topic at a time and sharing the lessons we’re learning in real time. With 2025 often described as the Year of the Snake (shedding, reflection, letting go) and 2026 as the Year of the Horse (momentum, movement, and forward action), we reflect on what we’ve had to rel...

In this episode, we’re joined by psychotherapist Charlotte Braithwaite to explore what it really means to be human in a world that’s moving faster than our nervous systems were ever designed for. From burnout and survival mode to hustle culture, AI, and constant comparison, Charlotte helps us unpack why so many of us feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or like we’re constantly “on edge” - and why this...

In this episode, we sit down with Sophia Maslin - barrister turned founder of Morby, the modern estate-planning platform - to explore why planning for the future doesn’t have to be complicated, morbid, or reserved for later in life. After losing a family member in their thirties, Sophia discovered just how unprepared most people are when it comes to wills - not because they don’t care, but because...

In this episode, we sit down with George Bell — author of Be a Man About It: Building a Healthier Idea of Masculinity — to unpack one of the most important and misunderstood conversations of our time: men, mental health, and modern masculinity. Released during Movember, Men’s Health Awareness Month, this episode dives into why so many men are struggling in silence, how cultural expectations around...

In this episode, we sit down with Hanan Tantush - award-winning designer and founder of Intotum, the adaptive fashion brand redefining what it means to create clothing that’s functional, comfortable, and beautiful. After watching her grandfather struggle to find clothing that felt both practical and empowering, Hanan set out to change the fashion industry from the inside out - designing garments w...

In this episode, we sit down with Kierian Cameron - founder/Cult Leader of Brand Cult, the UK’s first print-only business newspaper created to disrupt boring business advice - to talk about building brands that people don’t just follow, but obsess over. From starting out as a teacher to launching a cult publication that’s landing on desks across the creative and entrepreneurial world, Kierian shar...

 In this episode, we sit down with Will Polston - mindset strategist, coach, and author of North Star Thinking - to explore how to get clear on what you want, stop making excuses, and finally take action. Will explains the North Star Thinking framework he’s used to help thousands of people find clarity, get past excuses, and move toward the lives they want. Instead of chasing motivation or waiting...

In this episode, we sit down with Mervyn Reid Nelson - body confidence coach, photographer, and founder of You at Yours - to explore what it really means to feel at home in your body. Mervyn shares how his journey from wedding photographer to body confidence coach revealed a bigger truth: it’s never really about the photos, it’s about what happens when you stop hiding, let go of self-criticism, an...

In this episode, we sit down with Jaini, the intuitive channel, energetic guide and founder of Alchemy with Jaini , to explore what it really means to get unstuck in life. Instead of quick fixes or surface-level self-help, Jaini shares how deep, soul-led tools like astrology and energy work can help you understand your patterns, clear subconscious blocks, and come home to who you really are. If yo...

In this episode, we sit down with Sophie Turner , energy scientist and founder of Rhae - the world’s first hormone-syncing app - to unpack periods, power, and patriarchy. Sophie shares why hormonal health is still so misunderstood, what inspired her to create Rhae, and how she’s challenging outdated narratives around women’s bodies. We dive into her mission to end shame, give women back their powe...

In this episode, we sit down with Ama Owusu-Afriye - founder and host of the Nova & Boba Start-ups Podcast - to explore what it really takes to build a podcast from scratch. Ama shares how she launched Nova & Boba after her first start-up, grew it from zero to thousands of streams, and turned it into a go-to platform for Gen Z founders and early-stage start-up stories. We talk about pitchi...

In this episode, we’re joined by Nicola Gunby — exited founder of My Rev and co-founder of CLIQ , the app making real-life friendships easier (and more meaningful) to build. We talk about what it takes to grow an early-stage start-up, raise over £500K with no marketing spend, and build a business that solves a real human problem — all while working with your partner and navigating the ups and down...

Art, community and finding your people through shared passions 🎨💫 In this episode, we’re joined by Yinsey Wang and Katie Morrowick — co-founders of Muses in the City , a community platform making arts and culture more accessible, inclusive and joyful. We talk about how they built a space that celebrates connection through creativity, the power of heritage and storytelling, and what it really mea...

In our first real episode, we’re unpacking the life lessons no one teaches you — from career twists to outgrowing friendships, trusting your gut, and making peace with not having it all figured out. Think of this as a pep talk from your future self. KEY MOMENTS: 0:00 - Intro  02:00 - Careers & hustle culture 08:00 - Friendships & social life  14:00 - Relationships & dating  23:00 - Mon...