Grad Life by the Horns
by Sophie Scully
Grad Life by the Horns is a podcast covering every element of graduate life. From the existential dread that accompanies the last few months of university, to entering the graduate wasteland jobless and £30,000 in debt, this bi-weekly show will offer practical advice and comforting stories to help ease your stress. Covering topics such as mental health, job applications, CV and cover letter tips, budgeting, and finding your passion – nothing is off limits! So, tune in every other week to hear us chat to graduates, students and experts about everything it takes to help you Grad Life by the Horns!
Episodes
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27: Property, Imposter Syndrome and Reflections with Tim Hyatt
In this episode, we had the joy of being joined, back in January of this year, by Tim Hyatt, the Head of UK Residential at Knight Frank. Unlike the vast majority of our guests, Tim didn’t actually go to university but offers such a fresh perspective on the arguments both for and against a uni...
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26: Investing, Skincare and Affirmations with Raheem Mirza and Akhil Shah
We are back! After a long break, we are delighted to open up Season 4 with both new and returning voices, Raheem Mirza and Akhil Shah. This week, you're in for a whole lot-a graduate gold. These wonderful guests take us through the practical must-dos of starting a business, eye opening…
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25: "To What Degree..." Graduate Takeover!
Our Season 3 Finale! With, of course, another takeover (how could we resist?) This time, we ask graduates to discuss 'To What Degree...' do they actually use their degree? Be it book-to-book or not at all, we are here to challenge some limiting mindsets! Thank you to Sunny, Molly, Sophie, Jameel,...
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24: One Year On! A Chat with Becki and Sophie
We are nearing the end of Season 3, and also approaching our one year anniversary! So, hosts and graduates Becki and Sophie decided to have a catch up, reflect on the past year (and what a rollercoaster it's been) in the hopes that listeners can resonate and enjoy! * In this episode, Becki and...
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23: Radio, Confidence and Representation with Kaylee Golding
This week, we talk to the wonderful Kaylee Golding - or in other words 'your favourite gyal from Brum'. To give you a glimmer of context, Kaylee is an award winning Radio Presenter and DJ, podcast host, LGBTQ+ rights and Black Lives Matter activist, body positivity influencer and so much more. We...
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22: Changing Careers, Public Speaking and STEM with Sonya Barlow
This week, we had our second virtual catch up with the wonderful, Sonya Barlow. It is too hard to summarise what Sonya does in a line, so we felt it was needed to pinch her LinkedIn title: an Award Winning Entrepreneur, TEDxSpeaker, Podcast Host & Diversity Consultant. It was an absolute pleasure...
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21: Marriage, Movies and Moving Abroad with Luke Birch
This week, we had a virtual catch up with the wonderful, Luke Birch - all the way from LA! We chat about many topics; Luke's experiences in the television industry, long-distance relationships, YouTube and tonnes more. Not to mention he's recently smashed university and graduated like many of our...
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20: Socialising, Languages and Fitness with Rachel Hosie
* It's Episode 20! We visited the lovely Rachel Hosie before lockdown in her city apartment. We spoke about her life post-graduation and her adventures as a lover of languages, senior lifestyle reporter, video presenter and fitness columnist for Insider. To name a few, she discussed the…
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19: Journalism, Masters and Storytelling with Dominic Penna
Educate, Speak, Act: https://blacklivesmatter.com * On this week's episode, we spoke to the wonderful Dominic Penna over a lovely coffee on a Sunday afternoon pre-lockdown. Dom is an Editorial Graduate at the Telegraph, fellow and previous Sheffield student alongside Becki and an all round...
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18: Communities, Vulnerability and Female Founders with Angelica Malin
To open up Season 3, this week's episode is with the brilliant Angelica Malin; entrepreneur, podcaster and events host to name a few. On a pleasant Friday night before full lockdown even seemed plausible, Becki and Sophie chatted with Angelica about the importance of listening, women in business,...
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17: How To Grad Life by the Horns in the World Today (Part 2)
We are back with Part 2! To round up Season 2, we decided to finish as we started and put together another takeover! However this time, we asked students and graduates to talk about how they are navigating the world today during a pandemic, and to open up about their diverse experiences and...
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16: How to Grad Life by the Horns in the World Today (Part 1)
To round up Season 2, we decided to finish as we started and put together another takeover! However this time, we asked students and graduates to talk about how they are navigating the world today during a pandemic, and to open up about their diverse experiences and insights to help our community...
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15: Internships, Politics and Commuting with Jacob Archbold
On this week's episode, Becki and Sophie have a lovely Sunday afternoon chat with Jacob Archbold about commuting pet-peeves, dating, navigating internships and above all - working in the crazy world of politics. Stating that to get into the industry you have to be 'open to anything...within...
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14: Intuition, Body Neutrality and People Pleasing with Tally Rye
This week's episode features the awesome Tally Rye; author, health and fitness influencer and fellow podcaster. Becki, Sophie and Tally chat about drama school, the concept of intuitive fitness and the common default of 'people-pleasing' when navigating your 20s. We find ourselves in a world…
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13: Oxbridge, Resilience and Entrepreneurship with Joe Seddon
This week, Becki and Sophie sit down with the inspirational Joe Seddon, founder of 'Access Oxbridge' and soon-to-be-released 'Zero Gravity'. We talk about his commitment to helping underrepresented students get into Oxbridge, how to start a business, and the importance of resilience as both a...
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12: Friendships, Quarter-Life and Fulfilment with Joy Molan & Emily Parker
This week, Becki and Sophie chatted to the co-founders of the online magazine for 20-somethings, 'Quarter Life Magazine'. Joy and Emily pull apart their definition of 'the lost year' for graduates and the journey their millennial magazine has been on, and where they see it going next. Talking…
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11: Graduate Schemes, Interviews and Studying Abroad with Akhil Shah
This week, Becki and Sophie ventured to new offices to chat to the incredibly insightful, Akhil Shah, who offered a perfect mixture of personal experiences and top, practical career tips. From travelling abroad to study, wearing your pyjama bottoms in a video interview and picking apart those...
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10: Theatre, Sustainability and Comedy with Alice Boyd and Rosa Garland
Our first double guest interview! This week, Becki and Sophie chatted and laughed with the very talented duo Alice Boyd and Rosa Garland about Oxbridge, theatre companies and green activism. They took us through their tours, balancing theatre with work and study, and how the theatre industry...
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9: GRADUATE TAKEOVER (2020 New Year Special)
To open up the new year and season 2, 8 fab grads talk about 2019, graduate experiences and their plans for the next year. They provide so much insight into the vast world of graduation - job hunting, travel and mindset to name a few - and it is wonderful and inspiring to hear their stories so…
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BONUS EPISODE: Christmas Special
For our bonus Christmas Special this week, we sit down on Becki's bedroom floor, chat absolute nonsense and destroy a host of iconic Christmas songs. If you're in the mood to cringe at some slightly delirious twenty-somethings this festive period, give this episode a listen!
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8: Creative Careers, Charity and Parenting with Ursula Aitchison (and special guests!)
This week, Becki and Sophie were welcomed into the home of the fabulous Ursula Aitchison and her two cuddly canines, Hugo and Huxley. They spoke about finding your niche in the creative industry, the benefits of charity and feedback, and being a parent in your 20s whilst pursuing a career. Plus…
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7: Modelling, Gratitude and Community with Ambar Driscoll
This week, Becki and Sophie had a great chat over coffee and breakfast with model, activist and influencer, Ambar Driscoll. They deconstruct the stigmas attached to the modelling and influencer industry and how this filters into a freelance career. Ambar talks about gratitude and how, as…
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6: Reality TV, Beauty and Networking with Emma Fleming
This week, Becki and Sophie chatter with the wonderful Emma Fleming, who broke down the stigmas and expectations attached to reality television and how it can impact grad life and careers. We also expand on the often daunting worlds of networking, events and fashion.
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5: Inclusion, Passions and London Life with Gemma Lomas
This week, Becki and Sophie had a good ol' chat with a true face of welfare, Gemma Lomas. Alongside many other topics, we spoke about pursuing your passions, experiences with 'fun-employment' and the importance of Inclusivity & Diversity in the workplace.
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4: Diversity, Mental Health and Side Hustles with Danny Naqvi
This week Becki and Sophie talk to recent inspiring graduate and blogger Danny Naqvi, who touches on a variety of topics such as the importance of mentors, 'life-work' balance and diversity in the graduate market.
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3: Career Setbacks, Journaling and Therapy with Caroline O'Donoghue
This week Becki and Sophie speak to the hugely inspiring author, journalist and podcaster Caroline O'Donoghue. This episode touches on mental health, changing careers in your twenties and how you can best cope with post-uni life not always going to plan.
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2: Stress, Loneliness and Dating with Becki and Sophie
This week Becki and Sophie take the opportunity to introduce themselves. This episode tackles the graduate fears we're too scared to talk about and the highs and lows of dating after uni.
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Instagram, Anxiety and Entrepreneurship with Brontë King
In their first episode, Becki and Sophie speak to influencer, model and entrepreneur, Brontë King. Discussing the anxieties of graduating from university and not knowing where your life will take you, this episode breaks down the stigma surrounding social media and proves that, ultimately, we’re...
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Pilot Episode
Meet the hosts and get a taste of what's to come!
About this show
Grad Life by the Horns is a podcast covering every element of graduate life. From the existential dread that accompanies the last few months of university, to entering the graduate wasteland jobless and £30,000 in debt, this bi-weekly show will offer practical advice and comforting stories to help ease your stress. Covering topics such as mental health, job applications, CV and cover letter tips, budgeting, and finding your passion – nothing is off limits! So, tune in every other week to hear us chat to graduates, students and experts about everything it takes to help you Grad Life by the Horns!
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Sophie Scully
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