How To Become A...

By Grace Stevens

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