Initial Step

In this episode, we hear from Mert, Research and Engagement Lead at Urban Symbiotics. Mert’s story is one of resilience, perseverance, and finding purpose through community.

Growing up in a council es…

In this powerful episode, we hear from Toni, a keynote speaker and social mobility advocate who grew up on a council estate in Basingstoke. Her early life was shaped by grief, limited opportunity, an…

Growing up on a council estate in Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, Matt left school with no GCSEs, apart from an A* in PE. Never seen as a high achiever, just one of the kids that got lost in the middle, …

In this episode, Michael J. Diamond, freelance producer and director at WEIGHT. Films, shares his journey from a single-parent home in East London to carving out a space for himself in the UK’s creat…

Growing up in a working-class town in northern England, Nicole was expected to follow the traditional route into engineering. But her passion pulled her in a different direction. After leaving univer…

In this thought-provoking conversation, Andy Green, co-founder of Modern Cockney Festival, explores the rich and evolving identity of the Cockney community in modern Britain. From the roots of the ac…

In this insightful conversation, Paddy Moogan shares his unconventional journey from a working-class background in Birmingham to becoming a leader in the digital marketing industry. He reflects on hi…

Meet Sonal, a London-born creative with Kenyan roots, who turned uncertainty into innovation. From studying knitwear at Nottingham Trent to pioneering roles in wearable tech, Sonal’s path has been an…

In this episode of Initial Step, we dive into the inspiring journey of Danny, a freelance graphic designer from Wigan. Raised in a working-class family, Danny’s story is one of resilience and growth …

In today’s episode, we sit down with an inspiring guest who grew up in a working-class family and turned their love for creativity into a successful career in advertising. They talk about how early i…

In this powerful episode, we chat with Kellie Hill, a resilient professional who turned a challenging upbringing in Northern England into a thriving career in experience design strategy. From battlin…

In this episode, we sit down with Jai, a senior digital designer at Just Eat, who shares his inspiring journey from a working-class upbringing in Bolton to a thriving career in the design industry. D…

Join us as we sit down with Andy Copping, a media professional who turned his childhood passion into a thriving career. Growing up in suburban Essex with supportive parents, Andy's love for media beg…

**From Nottingham to Freelance Success: Abs' Inspiring Journey**

Today, we are thrilled to have Abs, a truly remarkable guest, share her incredible story.

Growing in Nottingham, Abs was raised in a wor…