Our season finale episode is all about speaking up for yourself in the workspace, not being silent or silenced in scenarios. As usual we share our experiences and our favourite episodes over season one. Follow us on instagram or twitter to find out when we return for season two.

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Our special guest this week is Serena, a Graduate recruiter & founder of the Elevate Organisation. She'll be walking us through her 12 tips to land a job after graduation.

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We are happy to introduce Dolapo, the owner and founder of Taideux. Taideux is a company on a mission to create more inclusive clothing for fuller bust women by providing stylish, well fitted, tops & dresses. Listen as Dolapo shares her entrepreneurial story.

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Following on from last weeks theme of contracting, we go on to talk about the reality of being a contractor, day to day.

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How do you become a contractor? We talk financials, pros, cons, earnings, dos and don'ts and more.

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This week we discuss the BBC article that explains there are fewer black people at the top of FTSE 100 firms. We give our impressions on this story and others like it.

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This week we discuss our experiences with imposter syndrome. How we've felt like we didn't belong and weren't good enough. We really open up this episode and get raw and honest, have a listen about our experiences of feeling like an imposter and how we cope on a day to day basis.

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It's time for the January job hunt. We share some tips to help you in your search for a new job.

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This week we talk to Temi Olukoko, graduate software engineer, YouTuber, and creator of Simplex Code. She shares her journey into the tech industry and discusses what it's like navigating a corporate space.

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This week we discuss the importance of customer service and share our experiences.

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We discuss company culture attributes that we've encountered in our careers, and share our experiences.

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A new year can indicate a fresh start to reevaluate your priorities or set resolutions. We'll talk about the way that we plan and think about the upcoming year and reflect on 2020.

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Boris Johnson has sprung a surprise Tier 4 on us in London and the south east of England a week before Christmas! This week we talk through the tips that helped us get through the previous lockdowns.

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This week we welcome Latoya to tell her story of how she went from law to a career in financial regulatory compliance. She opens our eyes to a new industry and how it may be a strong career choice.

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This week we discuss the Barbados welcome stamp visa and whether we would consider working and living in Barbados for a year. We also answer some of your questions and dilemmas. Join us in our open and honest conversation.

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The question you've all been asking, how much exactly do consultants earn? How easy is it to ask someone how much they earn? And would you work 12 hour days so you could retire at 35? Join us in our open and honest conversation.

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Ever wondered what a consultant does? Or thought about getting into the industry? Well this episode gives you all the information you'll need. As always, we share our experiences and give you the real breakdown.

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This year has seen us live through a global pandemic and a global uprising of black people being tired of racism and discrimination, sparked by the murder of George Floyd and the BLM protests. We discuss what impact this has had on us personally and in the workplace. And how companies can do more to support black people, because Black Lives Matter.

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The majority of us have been working from home during the global covid pandemic. Listen in to how we've found life on the other side, the joys of being on zoom and how we're making the most of our extra time at home.

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Brand new podcast about what it's like being a black millennial working in the city. We want to give everyone an opportunity to get to know us and learn more about our career journey. It's light hearted and real - enjoy.

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