Welcome to Initial Step!
On this channel, we bring you short, engaging conversational interviews where we talk with talented individuals from the creative sector, focusing especially on those who have risen from low socioeconomic or working-class backgrounds.
Our aim? To shine a light on the barriers that often exist when trying to break into creative roles. But more importantly, to showcase inspiring stories of how these challenges can be overcome. Join us as we explore the journeys of remarkable people, learn about their struggles, triumphs, and everything in between. Because no matter where you start, breaking into the creative sector is possible, and we’re here to prove it.
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Welcome to Initial Step!
On this channel, we bring you short, engaging conversational interviews where we talk with talented individuals from the creative sector, focusing especially on those who have risen from low socioeconomic or working-class backgrounds.
Our aim? To shine a light on the barriers that often exist when trying to break into creative roles. But more importantly, to showcase inspiring stories of how these challenges can be overcome. Join us as we explore the journeys of remarkable people, learn about their struggles, triumphs, and everything in between. Because no matter where you start, breaking into the creative sector is possible, and we’re here to prove it.
Make sure to subscribe to avoid missing any episode!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 inspiration from family and a passion for movies fuelled their journey into the media world, overcoming obstacles like imposter syndrome while staying true to their roots. Now based in the USA, they share how they've balanced their small-town upbringing with a thriving career working with top brands.
From juggling jobs during university to discovering a passion for advertising, their story is one of hard work, resilience, and staying grounded. Tune in as we dive into their unique path to success and explore how they've made a name for themselves in the creative industry!
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