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HY Up Careers Podcast

Ellie Long

The HY Up podcast is a series of interviews that captures the stories of inspiring people from all walks of life. These light hearted conversations are with role models who are just like you! Hosted by Ellie Long, each episode focuses on a different guest discussing how they got to where they are, lessons they have learnt, the tricky decisions they have made and how you can follow a career like them. We are here to Help You Up to whatever you choose to do and show you there is no one route to a successful career!

22 - Episode 21: "A desire to not let my disability get in the way"

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22 - Episode 21: "A desire to not let my disability get in the way"
In this episode host Ellie chats to Nicola, who shares her journey since leaving university and starting a career in publishing. Nicola opens up about having cystic fibrosis, and how this has impacted her decisions as she navigates the world of work. We hear about the highs and lows, talk practical advice, and show that an invisible illness or disability does not have to hold you back! We also chat about all things publishing and writing, for any fans of literacy!

Credits Host: Ellie Long Editing: James Long & Charlie Menzies Music: Phillippe De Silva (Premium Beat)
Sun, 16 May 2021 - 35min
21 - Episode 20: Believe in your own capabilities
Episode 20 features founder of Perl Cosmetics and girl boss Isobel Perl, who shares her career experience from working out if Uni is the right next step, quitting a masters after 3 weeks and struggling through a London life job during a global pandemic. Isobel and host Ellie chat about the perception that everybody else seems to have life 'figured out', the impact of social media on your life decisions and end the episode by celebrating the success of Isobel's new business. Credits Host: Ellie Long Editing: James Long & Charlie Menzies Music: Phillippe De Silva (Premium Beat)
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 - 40min
20 - Episode 19: I wanted better for myself
In this episode host Ellie meets Henry, a finance and banking graduate who talks about his determination to build a successful career. Henry shares his guidance for those who feel there is an uphill battle to face and don't know where to start. This episode focuses on the importance of a community, mentor and good friends when starting out in the world of work. We hear the highs and lows of being a new graduate tackling the world of banking. Credits Host: Ellie Long Editing: James Long & Charlie Menzies Music: Phillippe De Silva (Premium Beat)
Tue, 16 Mar 2021 - 28min
19 - Episode 18: International Women's Day
This years theme for International Women's Day is #ChooseToChallenge, and in this episode host Ellie chats to 3 female entrepreneurs, Abigail, Charlotte and Louisa. They chat about challenging misconceptions, stereotypes and the assumptions made when somebody says they "want to start a business". This episode is about celebrating the achievements of women, and showcasing three hardworking, bold and determined entrepreneurs.
To learn more about the women featured in this episode, check out their businesses; M and H Cake, Artemis and Louisa Elizabeth.
Credits
Host: Ellie Long
Editing: James Long & Charlie Menzies
Music: Phillippe De Silva (Premium Beat)
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 - 58min
18 - Episode 17: Diversity is your superpower!
In our second National Careers Week episode we chat to Priyanka, a Law student and Chair of the Youth Group Advisory Board. Wondering how you choose your A Level subjects? And how you then narrow that down further into a degree subject or career direction? Priyanka shares the her top tips and shows that you don't have to make all your career decisions in one go, take each step at a time!
Credits
Host: Ellie Long
Editing: James Long & Charlie Menzies
Music: Phillippe De Silva (Premium Beat)
Thu, 04 Mar 2021 - 33min
17 - Episode 16: Pick something you enjoy, it will be useful later in life
It is National Careers Week, and this is the first of our two part series around working out what on earth you want to do after school or university? How do you understand what sort of career path you'd like to follow? We chat to Georgina and Holly from Project Set who share their personal experiences, and some really practical advice for those people feeling a bit lost.
Credits
Host: Ellie Long
Editing: James Long & Charlie Menzies
Music: Phillippe De Silva (Premium Beat)
Mon, 01 Mar 2021 - 38min
16 - Episode 15: Do things you hate
Calling all nerds, we have a special episode with entrepreneur Barney Menzies. Barney talks about how he started his business selling Magic: The Gathering cards from his bedroom to now owning his own store and co creating a table top roleplaying game. Nerds you are in for a treat and everybody else, you’ll hear how you too can grow your business from something that you love, how you set yourself long term goals and go from entrepreneur to managing director.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 - 38min
15 - Episode 14: National Apprenticeship Week
We've got six apprentices talking about the good, bad and most importantly the brilliant things about doing an apprenticeship. You've asked us questions, and we have got these answered! Listen to our National Apprenticeship Week special to hear first hand about apprenticeships across different industries and subject disciplines.
Apprenticeship Guests: Chloe Blackwell-Tomlinson (Morrisons), Kieran Borden (L'Oreal), Lewis Gaynor (E.ON), Isra Jawaid (PWC), Samah Rafiq (Coca-Cola European Partners) and Teagan Williams (Severn Trent Water).
Credits
A special thank you to everybody who has been part of creating the HY Up Podcast Series
Host: Ellie Long
Editing: James Long & Charlie Menzies
Music: Phillippe De Silva (Premium Beat)
Branding: Laura Short
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 - 43min
14 - Episode 13: How did you know you liked lasagna?
In this episode we sadly do not talk about lasagna! Instead we open up about teen pregnancy, Alexandra and Kalon tell us about how amazing being a parent is whilst honestly talking about how this life-changing event will also usher in a host of responsibilities. How do you balance being a parent with finishing collage and starting a degree apprenticeship. Alexandra and Kalon share their experiences as young parents and give advice to others starting out on their career paths. And yes, you'll have to listen to understand the lasagna reference!
Credits
A special thank you to everybody who has been part of creating the HY Up Podcast Series
Host: Ellie Long
Editing: James Long & Charlie Menzies
Music: Phillippe De Silva (Premium Beat)
Branding: Laura Short
Sat, 16 Jan 2021 - 26min
13 - Episode 12: The Christmas One
How do you get your CV to stand out? How do you write a cover letter that shows off your skills and experiences? And how do you prepare for an assessment centre? This special Christmas episode is in collaboration with Employment 4 Students and features Matt and Ben, chatting alongside host Ellie, and special guest Orianne. If you want to get some guidance and top tips from the experts, this episode is for you. Credits A special thank you to everybody who has been part of creating the HY Up Podcast Series Host: Ellie Long Editing: James Long & Charlie Menzies Music: Phillippe De Silva (Premium Beat) Branding: Laura Short
Mon, 21 Dec 2020 - 54min
12 - Episode 11: I've never been scared of a challenge
Want to know more about degree apprenticeships? Hafsa tells us all the truths about studying whilst working and busting the myths you may have heard. Hafsa opens up about coming from a modest upbringing, being a key worker during Covid-19 and how she has used this to truly reach her true potential and be nominated for a BAME Apprentice Award.
Credits
A special thank you to everybody who has been part of creating the HY Up Podcast Series
Host: Ellie Long
Editing: James Long & Charlie Menzies
Music: Phillippe De Silva (Premium Beat)
Branding: Laura Short
Wed, 16 Dec 2020 - 28min
11 - Episode 10: Don't put labels on yourself
What's it like to be 'out' in the legal profession? Tom and Tate tell us how they are changing perceptions and getting more diversity into the sector. We openly talk about how you can bring your true self to work, and not feel afraid of who you really are. First hand advice for aspiring young lawyers and brilliant myth busting on the realities of being gay and transgender in the legal workplace.
Credits
A special thank you to everybody who has been part of creating the HY Up Podcast Series
Host: Ellie Long
Editing: James Long & Charlie Menzies
Music: Phillippe De Silva (Premium Beat)
Branding: Laura Short

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 - 28min
10 - Episode 9: Learn or Win
In this episode we meet Karam a professional dancer, who tells us how he started out dancing from a young age on the streets of Derby to now working with brands such as Google and Nike. How do you become successful doing something you love whilst balancing all other aspects of your life?
Credits
A special thank you to everybody who has been part of creating the HY Up Podcast Series
Host: Ellie Long
Editing: James Long & Charlie Menzies
Music: Phillippe De Silva (Premium Beat)
Branding: Laura Short
Sun, 01 Nov 2020 - 35min
9 - Episode 8: It's not bragging if it is true
The image of success is not just a suit! In this episode Jamilah and Shola tell us why success is personal, that there is no one route to a career, and that an apprenticeship is a fantastic alternative to University. We’ll discuss how you set yourself achievable goals, and how to motivate yourself when you think nothing is going to plan!
Credits
A special thank you to everybody who has been part of creating the HY Up Podcast Series
Host: Ellie Long
Editing: James Long & Charlie Menzies
Music: Phillippe De Silva (Premium Beat)
Branding: Laura Short
Sun, 25 Oct 2020 - 31min
8 - Episode 7: Trade time for money or money for time
Ever thought about being a landlord? The property market is an exciting place to be at the moment and Paul shares his experiences of doing an engineering degree, joining a commercial graduate programme and then leaving his job to create his property empire.
Credits
A special thank you to everybody who has been part of creating the HY Up Podcast Series
Host: Ellie Long
Editing: James Long & Charlie Menzies
Music: Phillippe De Silva (Premium Beat)
Branding: Laura Short
Sun, 25 Oct 2020 - 44min
7 - Episode 6: Each time you go over an obstacle you get stronger
How do you decide if Uni is the right path for you? And when you know it is, how do you overcome challenges such as supporting yourself and not letting dyslexia stand in your way. Shaheim and Vitoria share their experiences and top tips!
Credits
A special thank you to everybody who has been part of creating the HY Up Podcast Series
Host: Ellie Long
Editing: James Long & Charlie Menzies
Music: Phillippe De Silva (Premium Beat)
Branding: Laura Short
Thu, 15 Oct 2020 - 28min
6 - Episode 5: If you want to break barriers, you will break them
This episode celebrates the amazing achievements of Kim, a care leaver who has recently graduated from Loughborough University. We hear about the challenges and setbacks Kim faced, and inspire other care leavers to strive to reach their potential.
Credits
A special thank you to everybody who has been part of creating the HY Up Podcast Series
Host: Ellie Long
Editing: James Long & Charlie Menzies
Music: Phillippe De Silva (Premium Beat)
Branding: Laura Short
Thu, 15 Oct 2020 - 28min
5 - Episode 4: Self care isn't selfish
In this episode Khaleeqa talks about her decision to start her own Etsy business, how she balanced running a business with completing her apprenticeship and why mental health, and self-care is so important for success.
Credits
A special thank you to everybody who has been part of creating the HY Up Podcast Series
Host: Ellie Long
Editing: James Long & Charlie Menzies
Music: Phillippe De Silva (Premium Beat)
Branding: Laura Short
Thu, 15 Oct 2020 - 30min
4 - Episode 3: Feel the fear and do it anyway
Feel like you shouldn't be where you are? Somebody will realise you are in the wrong place? Jessica breaks the taboo around Imposter Syndrome and shares her experiences on leaving school, university and a career in the energy sector.
Credits
A special thank you to everybody who has been part of creating the HY Up Podcast Series
Host: Ellie Long
Editing: James Long & Charlie Menzies
Music: Phillippe De Silva (Premium Beat)
Branding: Laura Short
Thu, 15 Oct 2020 - 30min
3 - Episode 2: Yes there are females here too
Women in science, technology and engineering is a hot topic at the moment, so let’s hear why it is such a fantastic career route, and why doing a degree apprenticeship in the Engineering and Technology sector is the perfect job for any aspiring young female. Lauren and Charlotte bust all the myths surrounding women in science! Credits A special thank you to everybody who has been part of creating the HY Up Podcast Series Host: Ellie Long Editing: James Long & Charlie Menzies Music: Phillippe De Silva (Premium Beat) Branding: Laura Short
Thu, 15 Oct 2020 - 30min
2 - Episode 1: Break the Mould
Being Black in finance can be a challenge. How do you overcome the expectation that you should follow a different career path, and the unconscious bias others around you have? Praise tells us about his journey from school through University, joining a finance graduate programme and sharing insights for others to learn and follow.
Credits
A special thank you to everybody who has been part of creating the HY Up Podcast Series
Host: Ellie Long
Editing: James Long & Charlie Menzies
Music: Phillippe De Silva (Premium Beat)
Branding: Laura Short
Thu, 15 Oct 2020 - 28min
1 - Tell me more about the HY Up Podcast! (Trailer)
HY Up Podcast: The podcast that is helping you up to whoever you want to be, wherever you want to go and whatever you want to do.
The HY Up podcast is a series of interviews that captures the stories of inspiring people from all walks of life. These light hearted conversations are with role models who are just like you! Hosted by Ellie Long, each episode focuses on a different guest discussing how they got to where they are, lessons they have learnt, the tricky decisions they have made and how you can follow a career like them. We are here to Help You Up to whatever you choose to do and show you there is no one route to a successful career.
Credits
A special thank you to everybody who has been part of creating the HY Up Podcast Series
Host: Ellie Long
Editing: James Long & Charlie Menzies
Music: Phillippe De Silva (Premium Beat)
Branding: Laura Short
Sun, 04 Oct 2020 - 03min

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