What Do You Do For A Living?

Harriet Hastings – Founder of Biscuiteers

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:55:42 GMT

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 an essential listen for anyone considering starting their own business.

Find out more about Harriet here: https://www.biscuiteers.com/pages/about

Find out more about careers with Biscuiteers here: https://mrfgconsulting.com/season-seven-podcasts

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Carole Love - Kinesiologist

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:54:31 GMT

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 honesty, revealing the pivotal moments that inspired her to make such a profound career change.

Find out more about Carole here: https://www.carolelove.com/

Find out more about careers in Kinesiology here: https://mrfgconsulting.com/season-six-podcasts

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Mike Bellhouse – Chartered Surveyor and Life Coach

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:52:32 GMT

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 mental health. He is also a partner in the Monumental Network, which supports high-performing men in managing the pressures that accompany success. This episode offers valuable insight for anyone considering a career in property.

Find out more about Mike here: https://www.jll.com/en-ae/people/bio-broker/mike.bellhouse

Find out more about Monumental here: https://monumental.global/

Find out more about careers in property here: https://mrfgconsulting.com/season-six-podcasts

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Tom Bowering - Chiropractor

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:52:27 GMT

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 the Commonwealth Games, Tom’s life took an unexpected turn after a freak accident changed his path. What followed is a compelling story of resilience, determination, and a deep commitment to helping others.

Find out more about Tom here: https://www.hungerford-chiropractichealth.co.uk/tom-bowering/

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Lucinda Miller – Naturopath

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:48:03 GMT

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 own health challenges prompted a life-changing shift and ultimately led her into the world of nutritional medicine.

Find out more about Lucinda here: https://naturedoc.com/about/our-story/

Find out more about careers in Naturopathy here: https://mrfgconsulting.com/season-six-podcasts

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Owen Cummins - Professional Footballer & Coach

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:39:54 GMT

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 the pitch today. Alongside his coaching role, Owen is also part of the recruitment team at Reading FC, giving him a sharp eye for emerging talent and what it truly takes to break through in the modern game.

Find out more about Owen here: https://www.eliteplayersfa.co.uk/coaches

Find out more about careers in football here: https://mrfgconsulting.com/season-six-podcasts

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Hagan Fox – Astrologer

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 19:18:57 GMT

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 career journey and imparts his knowledge on how to be successful in life.

Find out more about Hagan here: https://haganfox.org/

Find out more about careers as an astrologer here: https://mrfgconsulting.com/season-six-podcasts

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Angela Pryce – Tea Buyer

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 19:17:29 GMT

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 building and leading her own successful company today.

Find out more about Angela here: https://albiontea.com

Find out more about careers in tea buying here: https://mrfgconsulting.com/season-six-podcasts

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Simon Larter-Evans – Life Expert

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 19:16:11 GMT

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, he’s about to embark on yet another new chapter, training to become a celebrant. Simon’s story is truly inspiring — a testament to the power of curiosity, courage, and trying new things. And for anyone interested in a career in the performing arts, there are some valuable insights here too!

Find out more about Simon here: https://www.simonlarterevans.com/about

Find out more about careers in performing arts here: https://mrfgconsulting.com/season-six-podcasts

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Peter Sandys-Clarke – Actor

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 19:15:09 GMT

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 working alongside some of the industry’s biggest names.

Find out more about Peter here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Sandys-Clarke

Find out more about careers in acting here: https://mrfgconsulting.com/season-six-podcasts

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Stuart Hutchings – Police Officer

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 19:12:58 GMT

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.com/in/stuart-hutchings-727b2186/

Find out more about a career in the police here: https://mrfgconsulting.com/season-six-podcasts

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The Earl of Carnarvon – Land Owner & Farmer

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:13:01 GMT

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 wishing to head into this world.

Find out more about Lord Carnarvon here: https://www.highclerecastle.co.uk/

Find out more about careers in farming here: https://mrfgconsulting.com/season-five-podcasts

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Beckie Hamilton – Firefighter

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 16:40:35 GMT

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 here: https://www.instagram.com/firebirdbex69/

Find out more about careers in firefighting here: https://mrfgconsulting.com/season-five-podcasts

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Edward Timpson – Politician & Lawyer

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 16:39:27 GMT

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 out more about careers in politics here:

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Philippa Floyd – Dentist

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 16:37:40 GMT

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-dental-practice.co.uk/team/dr-p-floyd/

Find out more about careers in dentistry here: https://mrfgconsulting.com/season-five-podcasts

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Zoe Warren – Yoga Teacher & Entrepreneur

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 16:36:35 GMT

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 more about Zoe here: https://www.instagram.com/peachywithzoe/?hl=en

Find out more about careers in teaching yoga here: https://mrfgconsulting.com/season-five-podcasts

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Phil Rushton – Head of National Accounts for Chanel

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:13:47 GMT

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 careers with Chanel here: https://mrfgconsulting.com/season-five-podcasts

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Gemma Ireland – Renowned Reflexologist and Co-Founder of Bodyflow

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:12:41 GMT

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 and turns that ultimately shaped her into the driven individual that she is today.

Find out more about Gemma here: https://bodyflow.co.uk/reflexology-london-about-us-gemma-ireland/

Find out more about a career as a reflexologist here: https://mrfgconsulting.com/season-five-podcasts

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Jill Mansell – Sunday Times Best Selling Author

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:12:23 GMT

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 more about Jill here: https://jillmansell.co.uk/

Find out more about careers as an author here: https://mrfgconsulting.com/season-five-podcasts

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Laurie Phillipson – Advanced Paramedic for the Essex & Herts Air Ambulance

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:11:10 GMT

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/about-us/team-trustees/

Find out more about a career as a paramedic here: https://mrfgconsulting.com/season-five-podcasts

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Peter Steen – Lawyer

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:10:35 GMT

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

Find out more about careers in law here: https://mrfgconsulting.com/season-five-podcasts

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Tatiana Alida – Artist & Illustrator

Sat, 16 Aug 2025 11:11:47 GMT

Tatiana’s podcast is a story of determination and resilience and she speaks openly about the different twists and turns that her journey so far has taken from fashion PR to nanny to a collaboration with Victoria Beckham! She also offers some advice to any creative individuals thinking of following in her artistic footsteps.

Find out more about Tatiana here: https://tatianaalida.co.uk/

Find out more about careers as an artist here: https://mrfgconsulting.com/season-four-podcasts

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Andrew Braithwaite – CEO of the British Racing School

Sat, 16 Aug 2025 11:10:20 GMT

Andrew’s story is interesting because he always thought he would pursue a career as a jockey but when he realised that he wasn’t good enough to do this he qualified as an accountant instead. But, as life sometimes does this, he ended up as the CEO of the British Racing School and talks passionately about how to get more young people to pursue careers in racing. This is a must listen if you are considering a career in the racing world.

Find out more about Andrew here: https://brs.org.uk/about/staff-trustees/

Find out more about the British Racing School here: https://mrfgconsulting.com/season-four-podcasts

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Neil Perry – Architect

Sat, 16 Aug 2025 11:08:23 GMT

Neil is the CEO of AndersonOrr and, having joined in 2006, has risen the ranks to lead one of the top architect firms in the country. In this episode, Neil talks very candidly about the long path to qualification as an architect and what sort of individual they look for in a graduate.

Find out more about Neil here: https://www.andersonorr.com

Find out more about careers in architecture here: https://mrfgconsulting.com/season-four-podcasts

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James Packe – British Airways Pilot

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 17:40:51 GMT

James is a First Officer for British Airways having trained as a Pilot straight from school. James speaks very honestly about his decision not to go to university and what he believes enabled him to get a job in the aviation world. A must listen for anyone thinking of becoming a pilot.

Find out more about James here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-packe-071089182/

Find out more about careers in Aviation here: https://mrfgconsulting.com/season-four-podcasts

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Abbie Bayley – Farrier

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:33:43 GMT

Abbie has forged out a career in a role that has been traditionally very much a man’s domain. She is a brilliant example of how resilience and passion can achieve success and having left school at 16 she is now an independent business owner with a huge client list. This is a must for anyone thinking of pursuing a career as a farrier.

Find out more about Abbie here: https://www.facebook.com/Abbiebayleyfarrier/

Find out more about careers as a farrier here: https://mrfgconsulting.com/season-four-podcasts

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Andrew Messum – Super Yacht Broker

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:32:43 GMT

Andrew’s career journey has been very crooked having started in the army, a stint in a family owned gallery in Central London followed by being a deck hand on some of the most stylish super yachts. But fast forward to now and he is a successful super yacht broker selling the very yachts that he cut his teeth on. His story is fascinating and a must for anyone thinking of pursuing a career in this fast-paced business.

Find out more about Andrew here: https://messumyachts.com

Find out more about careers in super yacht broking here: https://mrfgconsulting.com/season-four-podcasts

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Ben Branson – Entrepreneur & Non-alcoholic Spirit Innovator

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:31:20 GMT

Ben Branson is the awesome entrepreneur and founder of Seedlip. He is also a crusader for the neurodivergent and has the brilliant podcast ‘The Hidden 20%’ where he interviews people from all walks of life about their experiences with autism & ADHD. In this podcast ben discusses his very crooked journey and speaks about the things that have positively influenced him to be such a successful entrepreneur.

Find out more about Ben here: https://www.seedlipdrinks.com/en-gb/journal/six-with-seedlip-ben-branson-founder-of-seedlip/

Find out more about careers in the non-alcoholic spirit world here: https://mrfgconsulting.com/season-four-podcasts

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Harry Derham – Race Horse Trainer

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:29:44 GMT

Harry began his career in racing as a jockey, spending three successful years in the saddle and riding 50 winners, including a memorable victory at the Cheltenham Festival aboard Salubrious.

Realising his true passion for racing lay beyond the saddle, Harry transitioned into training and joined Paul Nicholls’ yard, where he quickly established himself as an integral member of the team. Starting as a Pupil Assistant, he was soon promoted to Assistant Trainer—a role he held for six years.

Harry brings an unwavering work ethic and a growing depth of knowledge about the racehorse. In this podcast he speaks very honestly about his journey so far and offers great advice to any young person wishing to follow in his footsteps.

Find out more about Harry here: https://harryderhamracing.com/

Find out more about careers in racing here: https://mrfgconsulting.com/season-four-podcasts

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Kenton Cool – Mountaineer

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:27:53 GMT

Kenton Cool is one of the world’s leading high-altitude climbers and avid adventurers. He has climbed Mount Everest 19 times along with many other mountain peaks around the globe, including the ‘seven summits’ – the highest mountains on each of the seven traditional continents. He is also the only Brit to ski down two 8,000m peaks. In this episode, Kenton speaks about his career journey and what inspires him to continue working in one of the world’s most inhospitable landscapes.

Find out more about Kenton here: https://www.kentoncool.com

Find out more about careers in mountaineering here: https://mrfgconsulting.com/season-four-podcasts

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Doran Binder – Water Sommelier

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 17:07:15 GMT

Doran is a fully qualified water sommelier and travels the world seeking out the best and purest waters nature has provided. He has led a fascinating life having left the UK for Israel, aged 9, and arriving back in Manchester aged 17 with no education to his name! He has worked in lots of different industries before hitting the proverbial gold when he bought a pub that had a water source with the highest quality water in the UK!

Doran gives a wonderful insight into his life and offers up some much needed advice to the next generation.

Find out more about Doran here: https://www.beardedwatersommelier.co.uk/#about-me

Find out more about careers as a water sommelier here: https://mrfgconsulting.com/season-four-podcasts

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Olivia Guthrie – ITV News Reporter & Freelance Journalist

Fri, 09 May 2025 09:36:05 GMT

Olivia is a seasoned journalist with over 20 years’ experience in broadcasting. Her current role, as an ITV News reporter, is both exciting and challenging. In this podcast Olivia details her career journey from starting out as a presenter on a children’s TV show to reporting on the latest news. An essential listen for anyone thinking of having a career in journalism or broadcasting.

Find out more about Olivia here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-guthrie-728a78210/

Find out more about careers in broadcasting here: https://mrfgconsulting.com/season-three-podcasts

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Charlie Underwood – Founding Member of James Hambro Investment Management

Wed, 07 May 2025 07:35:00 GMT

Charlie started his career at JM Finn & Co before moving to J O Hambro Investment Management, working with an array of clients covering global equities and fund selection. Charlie has the enviable accolade from PAM (Private Asset Managers) as being included in the top 40 investment managers under 40! In this podcast Charlie details his career journey and speaks candidly about the kind of skills he looks for in the next generation of employees.

Find out more about Charlie here: https://www.jameshambro.com/team/charles-underwood/#

Find out more about careers in Investment here: https://mrfgconsulting.com/season-three-podcasts

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David Heron – CEO of Wilton & Bain Executive Search

Wed, 07 May 2025 07:30:00 GMT

David is one of life’s great achievers and hard grafters. Having left university not really having a clue on where he wanted to go in life, joined a recruitment firm and soon learned that he had a real skill for placing people in the right jobs. Fast forward to now and he is the CEO of a successful company that was named ‘The best company to work for’ by the Sunday Times in 2023. David is a leader, an awesome bloke and in this podcast speaks very openly about the sort of skills he believes the next generation should be focussing on achieving.

Find out more about David here: https://wilton-bain.com/people/david-heron/

Find out more about a career in Recruitment here: https://mrfgconsulting.com/season-three-podcasts

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Emerey D’Sylva – Tech Leader & Software Engineer/Mentor

Wed, 07 May 2025 07:25:00 GMT

A test engineer and software developer that rose the ranks in the IT world before realising that, after 20 years in a successful career, it was no longer making him happy. Emerey has re-trained as a coach and mentor hoping to pass on his knowledge and years of experience to help others achieve great things, as well as an awesome side line in BBQing and smoking delicious meat for events!

Find out more about Emerey here: Instagram: @easyesbbqldn

Find out more about a career in IT here: https://mrfgconsulting.com/season-three-podcasts

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Emma Holt – Vet, Co-Owner of Berkshire Vets

Wed, 07 May 2025 07:20:00 GMT

Emma graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2010. An interest in emergency medicine led to the completion of an additional qualification with the BSAVA in Emergency and Critical Care in 2019. She also has an interest in the use of acupuncture as an adjunct therapy in the management of musculoskeletal issues. In this podcast Emma speaks honestly about what sort of skills are needed to be a successful vet and what motivated her to set up her own veterinary practice.

Find out more about Emma here: https://www.theberkshirevet.co.uk/our-team/

Find out more about a career as a Veterinarian here: https://mrfgconsulting.com/season-three-podcasts

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Harry Mansfield, Owner of The Awareness Key

Wed, 07 May 2025 07:15:00 GMT

Harry is the creator of The Awareness Key, an incredible company that helps prevent suicide through coaching and education. She is the author of three bestselling books and the inventor of the MindPower Proficiency that aims to re-wire a mind away from terrifying suicidal and anxious thoughts. In this podcast we discuss how Harry came into this important role and what her advice is for others thinking of re-training as a coach in this important field of work.

Find out more about Harry here: https://awarenesskey.co.uk/

Find out more about a career with Harry here: https://mrfgconsulting.com/season-three-podcasts

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Matt Venner – Senior Naval Architect (AKA Super Yacht Builder)

Wed, 07 May 2025 07:10:00 GMT

Matt has the enviable job of designing some of the world’s incredible super yachts. After achieving a first class degree in Ship Science/Naval Architecture, Matt embarked on a fascinating career in the Super yacht industry. In this podcast Matt talks about his professional journey so far and offers some advice to those thinking of pursuing a career in Naval Architecture.

Find out more about Matt here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-venner-1935a0127/

Find out more about a career in Super Yacht Building here: https://mrfgconsulting.com/season-three-podcasts

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Olie Redwood – Hairdresser and CEO of Sequoia Hair

Wed, 07 May 2025 07:05:00 GMT

Olie is the creative director and CEO of a successful hair salon called Sequoia. He started his hairdressing career as a work experience boy aged 14 and worked hard to get qualified after leaving school at 16. A terrifying car accident changed his life forever but ended up being the catalyst he needed to start his own business.

Find out more about Olie here: https://www.sequoiahair.co.uk/

Find out more about a career in Hairdressing here: https://mrfgconsulting.com/season-three-podcasts

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Rachel Waddilove – Maternity Nurse

Wed, 07 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Rachel Waddilove is a maternity nurse and has a Baby and Childcare Consultancy business called ‘Rachel’s Babies’. She has written three books ‘The Baby Book – How to Enjoy Year One’, ‘The Toddler Book – How to Enjoy Your Growing Child’ and ‘Sleep Solutions – Quiet Nights for You and Your Child’. With her lifetime of experience in helping families cope with the demands of parenthood, Rachel is one of the most respected of all childcare experts. Her wisdom is available to help anyone either to become better parents themselves, or for trainees and professionals in seeking the best way to guide others to deal with the stresses and strains of modern life.

Find out more about Rachel here: https://www.rachelsbabies.com

Find out more about a career in Maternity Nursing here: https://mrfgconsulting.com/season-three-podcasts

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Oli Broom – Founder of The Slow Cyclist

Tue, 06 May 2025 10:46:24 GMT

Oli’s journey started in 2009 when he left his career in Property to cycle 28,000km, over 14 months, from the UK to Australia to watch The Ashes. This embedded in him a deep love of cycling and in 2015 he set up his travel business, The Slow Cyclist where he arranges the most incredible holidays for people wishing to see the world on a bike. This year marks the 10 year anniversary since setting up his awesome business and Oli speaks candidly about what it was like to leave a stable career and head off into the proverbial sunset on his bike!

Find out more about Oli here: https://www.theslowcyclist.com

Find out more about careers with the Slow Cyclist here: https://mrfgconsulting.com/season-three-podcasts

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Tom Kay – Founder of Finisterre Clothing

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:12:21 GMT

Tom is the wonderful founder of Finisterre Clothing, a company he set up in 2003 after realising that his initial career choice, Chartered Surveying, was no longer for him! Fast forward 22 years and Finisterre is an award winning company that is known for making exceptional products in a responsible and sustainable way. In this episode Tom talks about what inspired him to leave surveying and set up his company with virtually no design experience!

Find out more about Tom here: https://finisterre.com/pages/history

Find out more about careers at Finisterre here: www.mrfgconsulting.com/resources

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Willow Crossley – Florist, Author & Designer

Sat, 15 Mar 2025 14:16:12 GMT

Willow Crossley is a florist, author, designer, stylist, entrepreneur and influencer - often dubbed the UK’s ‘Queen of Flowers.’ She is best known for her innate floristry skills and knowledge of botanicals and has worked with brands and private clients in phenomenal spaces in Britain, Europe and America. She generously shares her knowledge of nature via her Instagram @willowcrossleycreates where she has developed a cult following.

Find out more about Willow here: https://willowcrossley.com/

Find out more about careers in floristry here: www.mrfgconsulting.com/resources

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Daniel Bonner – Global Chief Creative Officer, Advertising

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:06:21 GMT

Daniel Bonner is a Global Chief Creative Officer at WPP. Daniel has a proven track record of innovation and collaboration – establishing and growing teams from which award-winning work has flourished, including the most coveted medals from Cannes Lions, D&AD, Clio, LIAA, ADC and One Show. Daniel has also proudly led teams to more than 20 Agency of the Year titles as well as an ‘Agency of the Decade’ award. On a more personal note, Daniel is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and has previously been ranked as the No.1 Digital Creative Director by Campaign and named “Influencer of the Year” by Creativepool. IN this episode Daniel talks candidly about his journey and how a chance meeting early on set him on his upward trajectory into his successful career.

Find out more about Daniel here: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/daniel-bonner-global-cco

For more information about careers at WPP: www.mrfgconsulting.com/resources

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Kimberley Gallagher – Feng Shui Expert & TV personality

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:06:01 GMT

Kimberley is a Feng Shui expert that has captured the imaginations of people desperately seeking calm and order in their lives, worldwide! But this amazing lady’s journey has been far from straight forward and in this episode she speaks honestly about how she didn’t really like school, didn’t know who she wanted to be in life and stumbled across Feng Shui after pursuing a career in equine science!

Find out more about Kimberley here: https://www.instagram.com/thefengshuiflow/

Find out more about careers in Feng Shui here: www.mrfgconsulting.com/resources

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Reverend Will Hunter-Smart – Vicar

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:04:36 GMT

Reverend Will is the vicar of St Nicholas Church in Newbury. In this episode he gives a wonderful insight into why he made the decision to move away from a potential career in finance to devote his life and work to God.

Find out more about Will here: https://www.st-nics.org/

For more information about careers in the Church of England: www.mrfgconsulting.com/resources

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Dom Thomas – Music Producer

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:03:37 GMT

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 in Music Production here: www.mrfgconsulting.com/resources

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Lieutenant Colonel Peter Middlemiss, Scots Guards, British Army

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:02:34 GMT

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 Chartered Project Professional qualification. He is the Army HQ Programme Manager for the Challenger 3 main battle tank. In this episode Peter speaks about his career in the army and how he was able to return to this path after leaving to pursue a different job in the financial world.

Find out more about Peter here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-m-7b9a3520?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

Find out more about careers in the British Army here: www.mrfgconsulting.com/resources

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Lizzie King – Nutritional Health Coach & Wellness Guru

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:01:24 GMT

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 for families to stay well. In this episode Lizzie details her journey from working with documentary producers to pursuing a career in nutrition.

Find out more about Lizzie here: https://lizzie-loves.com/

https://Lizziekingcooks.substack.com

Find out more about careers in nutritional health here: www.mrfgconsulting.com/resources

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Tom Evans – Radio DJ & Podcast Producer

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:00:21 GMT

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 about Tom here: https://www.tomevansradio.com/

Find out more about careers in radio here: www.mrfgconsulting.com/resources

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Dr Camilla Howe – Doctor in the NHS

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:59:19 GMT

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 might have believed that medicine was off the cards after a levels – think again and listen to Camilla’s story!

Find out more about Camilla here: https://ensarb.com/lejog/

Find out more about careers in medicine here: www.mrfgconsulting.com/resources

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Andy Cameron - Founder & Managing Director

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 17:02:59 GMT

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 journey into the world of surfing began at a young age, growing up near the coast and developing a love for the sport and the sea. Over the years, he has honed his skills as a surfer and instructor, becoming known for his patient, approachable style and ability to help individuals progress quickly while enjoying the beauty of Cornwall’s world-renowned coastline. His philosophy revolves around a holistic approach to surfing—focusing not only on technique but also on ocean safety, environmental awareness, and the joy of connecting with nature.

In addition to his work at Wave Hunters, Andy has extensive experience in outdoor education and coaching, having worked with a variety of clients, from beginners to advanced surfers, as well as schools, corporate groups, and international surf tourists. Under his leadership, Wave Hunters has grown into a community-focused business, offering surf lessons, guided surf safaris, and bespoke adventure experiences across Cornwall’s most iconic beaches.

Andy is also dedicated to preserving the natural environment and promoting sustainability within the surf industry. Through Wave Hunters, he encourages responsible surf tourism, beach clean-ups, and eco-conscious practices, ensuring that future generations can continue to enjoy Cornwall’s pristine coastline.

In this episode we discover what it takes to be a founder of a company and what Andy recommends for someone who might be thinking of taking the plunge into the wonderful world of business ownership.

Find out more about Andy here: https://www.wavehunters.co.uk/who-we-are/

For more information on careers in surfing: www.mrfgconsulting.com/resources

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Sam Dewhurst – Teacher

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 17:01:59 GMT

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 experience over a three-year period.

Following his military service, Sam transitioned to the corporate world, working as a headhunter for seven years in the City. This experience provided him with a unique perspective on talent and leadership, which he would later bring to his educational career. He then pursued his passion for teaching, earning a PGCE from King’s College London before becoming a Classics master at Uppingham School in 2002.

Over the next two decades, Sam played a pivotal role at Uppingham, first as a teacher and then as a Housemaster from 2006 to 2021. His leadership and dedication to student welfare were key to his success in this role. In 2021, Sam transitioned to become Head of Careers and Legacy Manager, where he focused on guiding students through their career pathways and fostering long-term connections within the Uppingham community.

Sam’s extensive experience across military, business, and educational settings has equipped him with a wealth of knowledge on leadership, career development, and personal growth. He remains passionate about helping students unlock their potential and navigate the complexities of the modern world.

In this episode, Sam speaks very candidly about his journey into teaching and describes how rewarding his career has been.

Find out more about Sam here: https://www.uppinghamfoundation.co.uk/about-the-foundation/meet-the-team

For more information on careers in teaching: www.mrfgconsulting.com/resources

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Hector Ross – Hospitality Professional

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 17:00:52 GMT

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 passion for exceptional service and historic properties with a commitment to creating unique guest experiences.

Prior to founding The Signet Collection, Hector was Partner and Chief Operating Officer at Longshot Limited, a leading hospitality company, where he was instrumental in the day-to-day operations of Bel & the Dragon, a collection of seven country inns across the Home Counties. As Managing Director, Hector played a pivotal role in growing the brand and overseeing its successful sale to Fullers PLC in June 2018.

In this episode we explore Hector’s journey and find out more about how to succeed in a career in hospitality.

Find out more about Hector Ross: https://rossandrossconsulting.com/about/

For more information on careers in hospitality: www.mrfgconsulting.com/resources

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Sophie Barton – Television Production Executive

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:54:05 GMT

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 groundbreaking Trinny & Susannah series, where she played a pivotal role in bringing the fashion-forward makeover show to life. The series, which featured the renowned styling duo Trinny Woodall and Susannah Constantine, became a cultural phenomenon, capturing audiences with its wit, style, and transformation stories. Sophie's keen eye for storytelling and her ability to craft compelling television helped establish the show as a major hit.

She also made a significant impact as part of the team behind Bondi Rescue, the popular Australian reality series that follows the daily lives of lifeguards on Bondi Beach. As a producer, Sophie contributed to the show's authentic, thrilling portrayal of beach rescue operations, helping it become one of the longest-running and most beloved reality shows in Australia.

In this episode Sophie takes us through her journey from her degree at Sheffield to the present day.

Find out more about Sophie here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-barton-17455654

For more information on a career in TV: www.mrfgconsulting.com/resources

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Becks Reeves – Poultry Manager

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:53:02 GMT

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 working closely with animals of all kinds.

Over time, Becks' career took a new direction, and she found her niche in poultry management, where her expertise in animal care and her strong organisational skills have made her an invaluable asset. Today, as Poultry Manager, she is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of the chickens under her care, overseeing everything from feeding and health monitoring to maintaining optimal living conditions. Her work also includes managing biosecurity protocols, improving production efficiency, and ensuring compliance with animal welfare standards.

In this episode we find out what it takes to be a poultry manager and what advice Becks would give to anyone considering a similar career path to hers.

Find out more about Becks here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrFdvPXpNPs

For more information on careers in poultry: www.mrfgconsulting.com/resources

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Tom Holmes - Entrepreneur

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:51:10 GMT

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 functional, well-crafted garments that fit seamlessly into everyday life, whether for work, travel, or casual outings.

In this episode we discuss his fascinating journey from first discovering the Kikoy material on a pair of shorts on a Kenyan Beach to the successful brand he has created today, via a degree apprenticeship at Morrisons Supermarket!

Find out more about Tom here: https://tomstrunks.com/pages/the-team

Instagram: @tomstrunks

For more information on degree apprenticeships with Morrisons Supermarket: www.mrfgconsulting.com/resources

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Archit Sachdeva – Degree Apprentice

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:49:44 GMT

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, Archit was drawn to Cisco's reputation as a leader in networking and innovation. Through the apprenticeship, he has had the opportunity to develop his technical skills in areas such as network configuration, troubleshooting, and cybersecurity, while also building a strong foundation in business and project management.

Archit is committed to continuous learning and is eager to apply his growing knowledge of technology to real-world challenges. In this episode we delve into the world of degree apprenticeships and find out how this route has far surpassed all Archit’s expectations and how he has fared compared to his contemporaries who have followed the path into university.

Find out more about Archit here: https://www.youtube.com/@ArchitSach?app=desktop&cbrd=1

For more information on degree apprenticeships: www.mrfgconsulting.com/resources

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Victoria D’Sylva – Civil Servant

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:48:39 GMT

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://uk.linkedin.com/in/victoria-d-sylva-7557043b

For more information on careers in the Civil Service: www.mrfgconsulting.com/resources

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Helen McGinn – Wine Expert and TV Personality

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:46:34 GMT

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 on BBC1’s Saturday Kitchen and ITV’s This Morning. Helen is also a best-selling fiction author with four published novels to date including This Changes Everything and The Island of Dreams.

In this episode we discover how she became such a well known TV personality and where her journey began.

Find out more about Helen here: https://www.knackeredmotherswineclub.com

Instagram: @knackeredmother

For more information on careers in wine: www.mrfgconsulting.com/resources

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Brett Martin – IT Expert

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:44:46 GMT

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 leadership roles, where he now leads a high-performing team focused on delivering cutting-edge solutions to meet the evolving needs of customers across the UK and Ireland.

Brett's journey began with a solid foundation in Business Information Technology, earning a first class degree from Bournemouth University, which gave him a unique blend of skills across technology and business. This combination has allowed him to bridge the gap between engineering and business strategy, enabling Cisco's clients to solve complex problems with Networking technology.

Outside of his professional role, Brett is passionate about fostering talent, sharing knowledge, and staying at the forefront of technological advancements in networking and Solutions Engineering. In this episode we discuss the secrets to his success and what he would do differently if he were to pursue a career in IT today.

For more information on careers in IT: www.mrfgconsulting.com/resources

Find out more about Brett:

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/brettmartin1?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F

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