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In this episode, Jill welcomes Craig Hollinshead, an experienced Theatre Practitioner within the NHS, who shares insights from his dynamic healthcare career. Craig explores the diverse pathways available in nursing, from ward-based care and outpatient services to the specialised world of operating theatres. He discusses the exciting career progression opportunities available and how these can work alongside the demands of being a w...

Join Jill in this episode as she welcomes Yvonne Tomlin Miller, Head of Bromley Adult Education. Yvonne takes us through her personal story, reflecting on her school days and the transformative power adult education has had on her own life. Despite leaving school with limited qualifications, Yvonne's unwavering self-belief propelled her to remarkable achievements, including successful business ownership and her groundbreaking role ...

In this Episode, Jill is joined by Lady Juliet Atako who has travelled the world helping women, children and any groups she can.  Lady Juliet has dedicated her life to making this world a better place sometimes through specific projects but mainly through volunteering.  Lady Juliet talks about volunteering for the Metropolitan Police and The Rotary Club.  If you are inspired by this phenomenal woman and would like to volunteer for ...

In this Episode, Jill is joined by Lorena Braithwaite who shares her wealth of knowledge of working in the retail sector.  This a great career as it can be an option for school leavers, right the way through to any working age.  You get to speak to all different customers so no day is the same.  Retail gives the option of joining with minimal knowledge or as a graduate and beyond.   Do look at all the major retail outlet websites t...

In this Episode, Jill is joined by Kev Muckle who works for the LAS (London Ambulance Service).  Kev knew he wanted to work for the emergency services from a young age, but life took him on another path for some years until his wife encouraged him to follow his heart. Kev has now been working for the LAS for nearly 17 years and is currently the Vaccine Manager and Paramedic for the Trust.  He started out in A&E Support Resource...

In this Episode, Jill is joined by Hannah Cole, a Personal Trainer and Sports Massage Therapist.  Hannah is a highly successful PT who has helped many of her clients transform their health and wellbeing by introducing fitness into their lifestyle.  This includes bootcamps, spin classes, strength building sessions and in person or online 1-to-1 programmes.  Hannah discusses the various avenues she has travelled to get to this point ...

In this Episode, Jill is joined by Paul Munday, an Admissions Officer for SOAS - a public research university in London, and a member institution of the federal University of London. Paul has not been afraid to try many options throughout his career from Banking and the Civil Service to extending his life skills by travelling and working in Australia.  But his life took him back to Education where he has worked for 14 years. Paul h...

In this Episode, Jill is joined by Darren Kirwin, Head of Bromley Adult Education (Interim). Darren talks insightfully about his career path, which has taken many different directions over the years.  From starting his working life in banking, Darren returned to college and qualified in a Fashion Textiles Course which took him onto Birmingham University.  Through hard work and skill, Darren got the amazing opportunity to complete h...

In this Episode, Jill is joined by Tania Wanstall, Emmy nominated Special Effects Make-up Artist. Tania talks about her amazing career, working on so many major movies, and then how a medical operation didn't go as planned.  Suddenly in her 50's, Tania had to walk away from the only career she knew and look to re-train.  This has resulted in her returning to college and taking several qualifications to become a fantastic care-worke...

In this Episode, Jill is joined by Lisa Ferguson. Lisa started life in the corporate world, but 12 years ago setup her own beauty business "Allure by Lisa", predominantly for eyelash extensions.  Lisa ran this business in the evenings and weekends whilst still working full time in London.  As the business has grown (and so has her family!) Lisa has made her beauty business really work for her and give up her other career.  This has...

In this Episode, Jill is joined by Veronica Lee. Veronica has had a varied employed career that suited different times in her life, but four years ago she decided to setup "Go Walkies" her own dog walking business.  With hard work and reliability, Veronica is delighted to have a job that gets her out the house come rain or shine! She has grown her business to the size she wants, which gives her the personal touch with all her grate...

In this Episode, Jill is joined by Olabunmi Odofin who is a qualified secondary school teacher in Nigera.  However, since moving to the UK she has been working as a teaching assistant.  Olabunmi shares her extensive knowledge on how you can become a teaching assistant and what the job involves.  She also shares information on if you are an existing qualified teacher abroad, how since February 2023 you are eligible to teach core sub...

In this Episode, Jill is joined by Michaela Channing who works as a Live Event Production Manager, predominantly for television.  Michaela specialises in live sports events which has taken her all over the world to be part of amazing sporting history.  Michaela always knew she wanted to work in the film or tv arena, so set her goals on getting the right training and qualifications.  Her work ethic and dedication has paid off.  She ...

In this Episode, Jill is joined by Kate Hamblin who is a successful business woman.  However, she took the decision to upskill herself to cover all eventualities in the future.  Running her own beautician business took a real knock when Covid hit and there was zero income.  Kate never wanted to be in that position again so wanted other options available to her.  Thinking of teaching, she took qualifications to facilitate this, but ...