It’s hard not to be impressed by a CV that includes Sega, ITV and Ubisoft to name a few. Yet Mike Masuku’s personal and professional path has been from smooth. Born into a low-income township in Zimbabwe to a family they would later work thei

From door knocking to Downing Street with Reggie Nelson

May 31st, 2022 35m 42s

When he was 23, Reggie Nelson hit the headlines for previously knocking on doors in one of London’s wealthiest boroughs and asking for careers' advice. His boldness paid off, and several years later, Reggie is now an associate at Blackstone a s

Positivity, resilience and counting your blessings with Ryan Pereira

May 8th, 2022 35m 40s

Two days before his interview for a graduate role, Ryan Pereira didn’t realise that Exxon Mobil, the company he was applying to, was one of the largest companies in the world. Thankfully he still got the role, and never looked back. From grow

Battling self-doubt and taking the roads less travelled with Anna Davies

Apr 19th, 2022 39m 6s

Growing up in a traditional household, and excelling at school, Director of Proposition at St James’s Place, Anna Davies surprised her family when she made the decision to step straight into the working world rather than heading to university.

Amplifying others, and finding the positive in every day with Bev Shah

Apr 4th, 2022 45m 27s

After returning from maternity leave and being made redundant, Bev Shah made the decision not to return to the City. Instead, she took her 15 years of investment experience and founded City Hive, a think tank committed to building an inclusive

Facing your fears and overcoming imposter syndrome with Nick Vaill

Mar 23rd, 2022 35m 20s

From growing up in a single parent family to finding himself responsible for managing significant amount of wealth for his clients at just 24, Nick Vaill’s career trajectory is nothing short of impressive. However the journey was not without it

Believing your ambition and relentless resilience up with Yasmina Siadata

Mar 9th, 2022 36m 11s

As she lined up alongside 30,000 other hopeful applicants, Yasmina Siadatan didn’t expect to get through the day, let alone an entire series of BBC’s hit reality show The Apprentice. She was wrong. After making history by reaching the series’ f

Risk, recovery, and remaining true to yourself with Andy Smith

Feb 22nd, 2022 22m 31s

As Executive Director of NCM Auctions, Founder TwoBeans Ltd, Co-Founder of Smithtons, and advisor to multiple businesses, Andy Smith boasts an illustrious and impressive career. However, his life changed forever when at age 15, what he initiall

Learning to be the captain of your own ship with Davinia Tomlinson

Feb 8th, 2022 25m 16s

Just five years ago, and while still on maternity leave, award winning founder Davinia Tomlinson walked away from a successful career in the City and launched rainchq, designed exclusively to help women take control of their financial futures.

From TV presenting to tackling plastic pollution with Natalie Fée

Jan 25th, 2022 24m 47s

City to Sea founder Natalie Fée was pursuing a career in TV presenting, when an encounter with the film 'Albatross' put her life on a very different track, and drove her to begin campaigning to address plastic pollution. When she struggled to g

Success on your own terms, and life after professional football with Nathan ‘Duke’ Ellington

Jan 3rd, 2022 33m 43s

Retired footballer Nathan Ellington, dubbed The Duke, was twice named the top goal scorer in the Football League, and was also a recipient of the league’s coveted Golden Boot Award. However, despite a successful playing career, after retiring,

Making each day count with Phoebe Stone

Dec 14th, 2021 24m 36s

Phoebe Stone has risen through the ranks to become Head of Sustainable Investing at LGT Vestra after just nine years in the industry. However, since 2017, her life changed when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Phoebe tells us about how her

Faith, family and fighting imposter syndrome with Earl Lynch

Nov 30th, 2021 24m 1s

From working as a professional musician (who celebrated a number one hit in Spain!) to a trainee bookkeeper, celebrated business coach Earl Lynch has enjoyed quite a remarkable career path. Here he talks about what have him the nudge to leave t