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You don’t have to be rich or famous to be successful and we’re here to prove it. ‘How To Become A…’ gives insights into everyday success stories. Each episode, Grace Stevens chats to real people about how they actually got to where they are today. From their first steps and “what am I doing?” moments, to big decisions and what’s next. It’s honest, unfiltered, and (hopefully) makes figuring out your own path feel a little less overwhelming.
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Multi Hyphenate Creative: I refused to pick just one career
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Aug 26, 2026 |
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Impact Campaigner: I reached out to Leonardo Dicaprio & Ricky Gervais, they answered
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Aug 18, 2026 |
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Cosmetic Dentist: Buying a dental practice in Chelsea during lockdown
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Aug 11, 2026 |
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Defence Lawyer: I had to start work at 14 to fund my education
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Aug 04, 2026 |
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Founder of a Sexual Wellness Platform: How can you get your business to 1.2m visitors per month?
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Jul 28, 2026 |
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Counter Terrorism Bomb Disposal Expert: Why no two explosive devices are ever the same
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Jul 21, 2026 |
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Life Design Coach: Burnout caused my hairloss
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Jul 14, 2026 |
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BONUS EPISODE: My Little Brother Interviews Me About The Podcast
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Jul 12, 2026 |
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AI Artist: Anonymous street artist to augmented reality
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Jul 07, 2026 |
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Wine Educator: The career journey from ancient coinage, to BBC news, to wine
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Jun 30, 2026 |
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Leader in Entertainment: Live Recording
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Jun 23, 2026 |
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Founder of a Design, Build and Facilities Management Company: Building a business worth £24m
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Jun 16, 2026 |
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Nike Coach: ADHD is my superpower
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Jun 09, 2026 |
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Plastic Surgeon: Maggots in people's faces?!
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Jun 02, 2026 |
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Hairdresser: My mentor said Asian hair could not be dyed, now I specialise in that
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May 26, 2026 |
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Policy Advisor to the Civil Service: Why do you need to protect during Brexit?
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May 19, 2026 |
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Working Woman in the World of Football: Sexism in the sport is still an issue
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May 12, 2026 |
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Somatic Coach: can your nervous system change your career?
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May 05, 2026 |
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DJ: What's it like to tour with Kelis?
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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Graphic Designer: how do you build a portfolio with no industry connections?
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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Strategic Partnerships Lead at Treatwell: Working abroad is the best thing you can do
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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Charity Founder: how to take your personal experience and help others
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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Ethical Queer Brand Owner: LGBTQIA+ apparel that no one was making
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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Founder of a Plant Based Food Company: 15 years at Innocent Smoothies before even starting this business
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Gifts and Homeware Brand: Creating a brand to avoid the 9-5
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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Glastonbury Stage Programmer: How do you work at the biggest festival in the world?
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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DJ + Photographer: How do you get the gig of Twickenham Stadium in front of 80,000 people?
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Post Production Co-ordinator: Is post where the magic really happens?
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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Head Chef: Why you should you support your independent restaurants
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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Entrepreneur in the Education Sector: Teenagers need more start ups like this
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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Fashion Designer: From council estate to Vivienne Westwood
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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Brand Manager of the Marriott Hotels: Is the customer always right?
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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Founder of a Cinematic Dining Experience: Why your support system is SO important
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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Sports Agent & Agency Owner: We signed our first astronaut
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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Freelance Photographer: how much should you save up before leaping to freelance?
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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Music Creative: The myth of the 'overnight success'
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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CEO of a Global Interior Design Business: How to launch in multiple different countries
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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Social Media Supervisor: Do you know how much goes into one social post?
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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Breathwork Coach: Why is breathing your most powerful business tool?
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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Industry Lead in Digital: From Meta, to Reddit, this is career in 'digital'
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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Sustainability Entrepreneur: ARE YOU MAD (Making a Difference) makes trash into treasure for brands
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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Associate Project Director for a Construction Group: How long does it take to build a skyscraper?
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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Owner of a Mental Health Company: Why do schools need therapists?
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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Leader in Recruitment: How much can you make on commission?
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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Large Format Illustrator: What does it take to turn a hand-drawn sketch into a 50-foot mural?
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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Personal Trainer & Online Coach: how do you know how much to charge your clients?
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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Film Producer: What it's like to work on a film set
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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Chief Officer of a Super Yacht: Do you really get tips of £20k in cash!?
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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Fashion Entrepreneur (Without Quitting the Day Job: Renting your current wardrobe can earn you thousands
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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Tailor: How can you turn a centuries-old craft into a modern global business?
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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Culinary and Marketing Director: The Salad Project director who is taking over London
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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Script Editor: Why being “nice” is a serious career strategy
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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Mayor in London: The youngest Mayor in London and the youngest ever Mayor of Lambeth
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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Talent Agency Business Owner: There are over 200 million active content creators in the world!?
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May 27, 2025 |
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Restaurant Founder: We started Brother Marcus with £10k, could you do that today?
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May 19, 2025 |