Mentor Sessions

Ask Ai about being a Scientist, developing new drinks for brands like Lucozade and Ribena, and about what it's like to work in Research & Development. Role: Senior New Product Development Scientist, Lucozade Ribena Suntory.

Ask Alex about getting into technology, growth marketing, product marketing, working with empathy, building diverse teams, and what it’s like to be an expat.

Ask Alex about all things foodie, and starting and growing your own business. Industry: Food | Entertainment | Entrepreneurship | Social Impact. Role: Founder & CEO, Social Pantry

Ask Alice about brands, advertising, her early career in the creative industries and move to corporate life. Director of Brand & Marketing, OVO.

Industry: Social Impact | Film | Entrepreneurship | Youth Role: Social Entrepreneur and youth coach Amani Simpson is an award-winning social entrepreneur and youth coach. His social enterprise is called Aviard Inspires CIC. It exists to empower young people through personal development, digital media and enrichment opportunities.

Ask Amrita about communications and engagement, planning big events, and her zero-waste supper club. Industry: Communications | Government. Role: Head of Civil Service Comms and Cabinet Office Internal Comms External Affairs and Engagement,  Cabinet Office.

Ask Annabel about what is involved in food and drinks marketing, her experience in fast moving consumer goods companies, and how to get into marketing.

Ask Anne about shaping a career in film, TV and production, and where to begin. Role: Vice President, Original Series, Netflix

Ask Ashley about producing, directing, and turning a creative idea into reality. Industry: Film | TV. Role: Producer & Director

Ask Ben about TV presenting, sports presenting, TV and film industry, motivation. Industry: TV | Film | Presenting. Roles: TV & Radio Presenter, Voiceover Artist, Writer and Event Host.

Ben Miller is an Enterprise Account Director at Google Cloud working with clients in the gaming industry. Industry: Tech | Gaming. Role: Enterprise Account Director, Google Cloud.

Speak to Brad about marketing communications, team & culture building and entrepreneurship. Industry: Marketing | Communications. Role: Marketing Expert

Ask Brigitte about careers in science or in the food and drinks industry. Food Safety and Microbiology Manager, Britvic plc.

Ask Bukola about: diversity and inclusion, operations, marketing, advertising and PR, strategist, idea generation, relationship marketing, relationship management.

Ask Callum about presenting, acting, music and activism.

Ask Celia about running a business, using tech for social good, and how the Google Digital Garage was built. Industry: Digital | Tech | Social Impact. Role: Head of Digital Impact and Sustainability, BT

Ask Christelle about Impact Investing, start ups in Africa, venture capital, starting a business. Industry: Finance | Investing | Social Impact | Entrepreneurship | Role: Founder & CEO of an impact investing fund

Industry: Music | Sports | Talent Roles: CEO, Ikon Talent Management & Caribbean Premier League Ask Damien about entrepreneurship, working in the music and sports industry, starting a professional sports league from scratch.

Ask David about Sports management, becoming a lawyer, being Chief Operating Officer, Englands cricket world cups in 2019 (Men) and 2017 (Women). Industry: Sports | Law. Role: Partner, Manchester Square Partners

Ask Ed about ways to get your foot in the door in the music industry, and the different roles that make the industry tick. Industry: Music. Role: Co-President, Atlantic Records UK

Ask Edie about how to use the social media skills you probably already have but don’t realise to help you get started in a social media career building brands like Lucozade. Role: Senior Social Media Strategist at Lucozade.

Ask Elliott about negotiating deals, selling big brands, building relationships, working with data, presentation skills and interview preparation. Role: Sales Account Manager.

Talk to Emanuele about keeping up your motivation, and finding a career that combines your different passions. Industry: Tech | Sports. MBA Candidate, London Business School. Former Google & DAZN Group.

Ask Euan about tech, startups, digital future, apprenticeships, football. Industry: Tech | Start-ups. Role: Co-founder & CEO; Multiverse

Ask Frank about starting a new business, fundraising, and the food and drinks industry. Industry: Start-ups | Entrepreneurship | Food & Drink | Role: Co-founder CEO, Distill Ventures

Ask Gillian about how to build products and brands that tell great stories, and create meaningful experiences for their customers. Industry: Marketing, Branding. Role: CEO, SignalCX

Ask Hamish about: Consultancy, Application of GenAI, Entry level Talent Development Programs and Project Management.

Ask Harrylynne about communications and engagement, the importance of personal development, working in the Civil Service, and Diversity, Equality and Inclusion networks. Industry: Government | Civil Service | Diversity & Inclusion. Role: Head of the Director General’s Office, Skills Group, Department of Education, UK Civil Service

Ask Heather about driving the success of a business, moving from consultancy into the tech industry, or her specialist area of project management and change management.

Ask Ivo about social impact, starting a charity, sponsorship, entrepreneurship, growing a company. Industry: Social Impact | Startups | Charity | Entrepreneurship. Role: Founder & CEO, GoodGym

Ask Jasmine about radio producing, music and sports presenting, interviewing, public speaking, networking and building confidence. Role | Radio Producer at Capital XTRA. Music and Sports Presenter. Public Motivational Speaker.

Ask Jason about TV production, concert and event production, being a founder, international business. Industry: Film | TV | Production. Role: Co-Founder & Managing Director, CC-Lab

Ask Jemma about the nuances of language and what makes an effective communication strategy. Role: Senior Press Officer at Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I (owner of Lucozade)

Jonathan has over 20 years creative brand and marketing experience. He began his career at the world famous Adam & Eve DDB (six times Campaign’s Agency of the Year), he then joined Fallon (twice Campaign’s Agency of the Year). Industry: Advertising | Marketing | Branding. Role: Co-founder & CEO, And Rising

Ask Josef about UX (user experience) design. Industry: Tech | Design. Role: Interaction Designer WearOS, Google

Ask Keith about leading a charity; youth work; working at a local authority and leadership.

Industry: Marketing | Tech Role: Head of Brand and Marketing Insights EMEA, Google Talk to Laura about working in media and technology, building a brand, what is marketing? Life at Google

Ask Liz about different roles in the music industry, like Marketing, Digital, Creative and PR. Industry: Music. Role: General Manager, Atlantic Records

Louis Howell is a dynamic and rounded professional with experience that pans the voluntary youth sector, education sector and the world of small business. Industry: Youth | Entrepreneurship | Social Enterprise | Charity. Role: Founder & Director, 7PK and Revolution Hive

Ask Luke about building a creative career, bringing ideas to life, and working with music artists and brands. Industry: Music | Creative. Role: Creative Director, Atlantic Records

Ask Magnus about being a CEO; media and advertising, leading a global business. Industry: Advertising | Marketing. Role: Chief Client Officer, Publicis Groupe.

Ask Marc about progressing throughout your career, and using your influence for social good. Industry: Telecoms. Roles: CEO - EE and Consumer Division at BT Group: Leading EE, BT and Plusnet.

Talk to Mat about green careers, advising a Prime Minister, working in Charity, youth development, creating new programs, working with Government funding. Industry: Green Careers | Social Impact | Youth. Role: Co-Founder & CEO, greenworkx

Ask Matt about working in the world of sport or entertainment, you don’t have to be on the pitch or stage to build a fun, exciting career in something you love. Industry: Marketing. Strategic Partnerships Lead

Talk to Matt about influencing upwards, networking, and sales approaches. Industry: Tech | Sales. Role: Chrome Enterprise Sales Lead, Google

Ask Mel about TV development, TV production, journalism and writing. Industry: TV | Production | Journalism. Roles: Commissioning Editor, E4

Ask Michael about starting the NCS Trust, running a not-for-profit, working at Number 10 as an advisor, and management consulting. Role: UK Country Director, Duolingo.

Nick is the Founder of FOOD - an interdisciplinary creative practice working with clients to explore how they show up in today's differentiated media spaces. Industry: Advertising | Marketing | Communications | Digital.

Industry: Sports Role: Director of Community, The Premier League Nick is Director of Community at The Premier League. The Premier League has organised the top-flight football competition in England since 1992.

Industry: Production | TV | Music | Film | Advertising Role: Global Head Of Music Videos & Executive Producer, Magna Studios. Ask Nnena about production, TV and Film, and getting your creative work seen and heard.

Customer Supply Planning Manager, Lucozade Ribena Suntory. Ask Paul about Supply chain, working around the world, and being motivated to change your current situation and surroundings.

Ask Pete about brand strategy, brand management, and all things Marketing. Industry: Marketing | Role: Director of Marketing Communications, EE & BT.

Talk to Pippa about media, marketing, communications, sponsorship, management and start ups. Industry: Marketing | Communications | Media | Start-ups. Role: Founder, Broody; formerly Chief Marketing Officer, EE

Ask Rachelle about TV production, the Entertainment industry and working with big names.

Industry: Tech | Marketing Role: Product Marketing Manager, Google Talk to Rahul about his journey from GCSEs to where he is now and all the different hurdles along the way.

Ask Remel about TV & Radio, presenting, and how to take your creative talent into the mainstream. Role: TV & Radio Presenter and Host

Ask Ria about what is involved in handling consumer complaints, managing consumers expectations, promotions, and how to stay close to the heart of the consumer, whilst bringing that knowledge back into the Marketing Team. Her experience in fast moving consumer goods companies, as well as being a qualified counsellor and Mental Health First Aider. Role: Consumer Care Expert, Lucozade Ribena Suntory.

Ask Robb about production design and working in the music, TV and film industries and how they differ. Industry: Music | Film | TV | Media | Production. Role: Production Designer

Talk to Sai about change, growth and learning in your career. Industry: Tech. Role: Strategy Lead, Ads Certifications, Google

Ask Sandy about product marketing, user research, balancing work and serious hobbies, career development, and growth mindset. Industry: Tech | Marketing | Role: EMEA Consumer Search & Apps Marketing, Google

Ask Sara about music publishing, music management, artist management, music industry. Role: EVP Content Creation, Hipgnosis Song Management

Ask Sarah about brand management and marketing, new product development and launch plans, cross-functional career moves and flexible working after having children. Role: Senior Brand Manager, Ribena

Ask Sean about staring a creative agency and record label; A & R, entrepreneurship, music industry. Industry: Music. Role: Co-founder, LVRN

Ask Shaun about ‘finding your edge’ and life in the creative advertising industry. Industry: Marketing. Role: Global Head of Marketing Services, Asahi Europe and International.

Ask Shruti about driving cultural change in the Sports industry, promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion, and leadership skills. Industry: Sport Role: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Senior Lead (FA Education)

Ask Simmane about what employers look for in applications, and starting a business. Industry: HR | Recruitment | IT. Roles: Founder & Director, Bangura Solutions

Industry: Communications Role: Director of Communications, Ofcom Former Director of Public Affairs, Europe for Google, Simon now works as Director of Communications at Ofcom – the UK’s communications regulator.

Spencer is a Global Brand Director at Specsavers with over 20 years’ experience managing, developing and growing brands. His specialities are brand strategy, digital marketing, advertising and sponsorship.

Talk to Stephen about start ups, fair wages, the future of work, careers in non-profit, living and working in USA. Industry: Start-ups | Not-for-profit | Design. Roles: Social innovator, non-profit leader, board member

Speak to Tam about marketing, communication, media, diversity, equity and inclusion. Industry: Advertising | Marketing. Role: Managing Director, Global Brands for Havas Creative Group (London)

Ask Tee about; working as a freelancer in the creative industry, content creation, presenting, dancing, goal-setting, public speaking, building confidence and self-belief, and interview practice. Industry: Creative. Role: Content Creator, Content Producer, Presenter and Dancer.

Tom Cheal is Managing Editor of talk-based radio station LBC. Industry: Radio. Role: Managing Editor, LBC

Talk with Tom about leading a National Governing Body, increasing participation and diversity in sports, and creating legacy from Men’s and Women’s World Cup wins. Industry: Sports | Role: CEO, Six Nations Rugby

Ask Zoe about working in broadcast and in the tech industry. Industry: Tech | Events | Production | TV. Role: Community Engagement Lead, Europe, Google

Ask Celia about running a business, using tech for social good, and how the Google Digital Garage was built. Industry: Digital | Tech | Social Impact. Role: Head of Digital Impact and Sustainability, BT

Ask Marc about progressing throughout your career, and using your influence for social good. Industry: Telecoms. Roles: CEO - EE and Consumer Division at BT Group: Leading EE, BT and Plusnet.

Ask Pete about brand strategy, brand management, and all things Marketing. Industry: Marketing | Role: Director of Marketing Communications, EE & BT.

Ask Ai about being a Scientist, developing new drinks for brands like Lucozade and Ribena, and about what it's like to work in Research & Development. Role: Senior New Product Development Scientist, Lucozade Ribena Suntory.

Ask Annabel about what is involved in food and drinks marketing, her experience in fast moving consumer goods companies, and how to get into marketing.

Ask Elliott about negotiating deals, selling big brands, building relationships, working with data, presentation skills and interview preparation. Role: Sales Account Manager.

Ask Jemma about the nuances of language and what makes an effective communication strategy. Role: Senior Press Officer at Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I (owner of Lucozade)

Ask Matt about working in the world of sport or entertainment, you don’t have to be on the pitch or stage to build a fun, exciting career in something you love. Industry: Marketing. Strategic Partnerships Lead

Customer Supply Planning Manager, Lucozade Ribena Suntory. Ask Paul about Supply chain, working around the world, and being motivated to change your current situation and surroundings.

Ask Ria about what is involved in handling consumer complaints, managing consumers expectations, promotions, and how to stay close to the heart of the consumer, whilst bringing that knowledge back into the Marketing Team. Her experience in fast moving consumer goods companies, as well as being a qualified counsellor and Mental Health First Aider. Role: Consumer Care Expert, Lucozade Ribena Suntory.

Ask Alex about getting into technology, growth marketing, product marketing, working with empathy, building diverse teams, and what it’s like to be an expat.

Ask Alice about brands, advertising, her early career in the creative industries and move to corporate life. Director of Brand & Marketing, OVO.

Ask Amrita about communications and engagement, planning big events, and her zero-waste supper club. Industry: Communications | Government. Role: Head of Civil Service Comms and Cabinet Office Internal Comms External Affairs and Engagement,  Cabinet Office.

Ask Annabel about what is involved in food and drinks marketing, her experience in fast moving consumer goods companies, and how to get into marketing.

Speak to Brad about marketing communications, team & culture building and entrepreneurship. Industry: Marketing | Communications. Role: Marketing Expert

Ask Bukola about: diversity and inclusion, operations, marketing, advertising and PR, strategist, idea generation, relationship marketing, relationship management.

Ask Edie about how to use the social media skills you probably already have but don’t realise to help you get started in a social media career building brands like Lucozade. Role: Senior Social Media Strategist at Lucozade.

Ask Gillian about how to build products and brands that tell great stories, and create meaningful experiences for their customers. Industry: Marketing, Branding. Role: CEO, SignalCX

Ask Jemma about the nuances of language and what makes an effective communication strategy. Role: Senior Press Officer at Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I (owner of Lucozade)

Jonathan has over 20 years creative brand and marketing experience. He began his career at the world famous Adam & Eve DDB (six times Campaign’s Agency of the Year), he then joined Fallon (twice Campaign’s Agency of the Year). Industry: Advertising | Marketing | Branding. Role: Co-founder & CEO, And Rising

Industry: Marketing | Tech Role: Head of Brand and Marketing Insights EMEA, Google Talk to Laura about working in media and technology, building a brand, what is marketing? Life at Google

Ask Magnus about being a CEO; media and advertising, leading a global business. Industry: Advertising | Marketing. Role: Chief Client Officer, Publicis Groupe.

Ask Matt about working in the world of sport or entertainment, you don’t have to be on the pitch or stage to build a fun, exciting career in something you love. Industry: Marketing. Strategic Partnerships Lead

Nick is the Founder of FOOD - an interdisciplinary creative practice working with clients to explore how they show up in today's differentiated media spaces. Industry: Advertising | Marketing | Communications | Digital.

Industry: Production | TV | Music | Film | Advertising Role: Global Head Of Music Videos & Executive Producer, Magna Studios. Ask Nnena about production, TV and Film, and getting your creative work seen and heard.

Ask Pete about brand strategy, brand management, and all things Marketing. Industry: Marketing | Role: Director of Marketing Communications, EE & BT.

Talk to Pippa about media, marketing, communications, sponsorship, management and start ups. Industry: Marketing | Communications | Media | Start-ups. Role: Founder, Broody; formerly Chief Marketing Officer, EE

Industry: Tech | Marketing Role: Product Marketing Manager, Google Talk to Rahul about his journey from GCSEs to where he is now and all the different hurdles along the way.

Ask Sandy about product marketing, user research, balancing work and serious hobbies, career development, and growth mindset. Industry: Tech | Marketing | Role: EMEA Consumer Search & Apps Marketing, Google

Ask Sarah about brand management and marketing, new product development and launch plans, cross-functional career moves and flexible working after having children. Role: Senior Brand Manager, Ribena

Ask Shaun about ‘finding your edge’ and life in the creative advertising industry. Industry: Marketing. Role: Global Head of Marketing Services, Asahi Europe and International.

Industry: Communications Role: Director of Communications, Ofcom Former Director of Public Affairs, Europe for Google, Simon now works as Director of Communications at Ofcom – the UK’s communications regulator.

Spencer is a Global Brand Director at Specsavers with over 20 years’ experience managing, developing and growing brands. His specialities are brand strategy, digital marketing, advertising and sponsorship.

Speak to Tam about marketing, communication, media, diversity, equity and inclusion. Industry: Advertising | Marketing. Role: Managing Director, Global Brands for Havas Creative Group (London)

Ask Callum about presenting, acting, music and activism.

Industry: Music | Sports | Talent Roles: CEO, Ikon Talent Management & Caribbean Premier League Ask Damien about entrepreneurship, working in the music and sports industry, starting a professional sports league from scratch.

Ask Ed about ways to get your foot in the door in the music industry, and the different roles that make the industry tick. Industry: Music. Role: Co-President, Atlantic Records UK

Ask Liz about different roles in the music industry, like Marketing, Digital, Creative and PR. Industry: Music. Role: General Manager, Atlantic Records

Ask Luke about building a creative career, bringing ideas to life, and working with music artists and brands. Industry: Music | Creative. Role: Creative Director, Atlantic Records

Industry: Production | TV | Music | Film | Advertising Role: Global Head Of Music Videos & Executive Producer, Magna Studios. Ask Nnena about production, TV and Film, and getting your creative work seen and heard.

Ask Robb about production design and working in the music, TV and film industries and how they differ. Industry: Music | Film | TV | Media | Production. Role: Production Designer

Ask Sara about music publishing, music management, artist management, music industry. Role: EVP Content Creation, Hipgnosis Song Management

Ask Sean about staring a creative agency and record label; A & R, entrepreneurship, music industry. Industry: Music. Role: Co-founder, LVRN

Ask Anne about shaping a career in film, TV and production, and where to begin. Role: Vice President, Original Series, Netflix

Ask Ashley about producing, directing, and turning a creative idea into reality. Industry: Film | TV. Role: Producer & Director

Ask Ben about TV presenting, sports presenting, TV and film industry, motivation. Industry: TV | Film | Presenting. Roles: TV & Radio Presenter, Voiceover Artist, Writer and Event Host.

Ask Callum about presenting, acting, music and activism.

Ask Jason about TV production, concert and event production, being a founder, international business. Industry: Film | TV | Production. Role: Co-Founder & Managing Director, CC-Lab

Ask Mel about TV development, TV production, journalism and writing. Industry: TV | Production | Journalism. Roles: Commissioning Editor, E4

Industry: Production | TV | Music | Film | Advertising Role: Global Head Of Music Videos & Executive Producer, Magna Studios. Ask Nnena about production, TV and Film, and getting your creative work seen and heard.

Ask Rachelle about TV production, the Entertainment industry and working with big names.

Ask Remel about TV & Radio, presenting, and how to take your creative talent into the mainstream. Role: TV & Radio Presenter and Host

Ask Robb about production design and working in the music, TV and film industries and how they differ. Industry: Music | Film | TV | Media | Production. Role: Production Designer

Ask Tee about; working as a freelancer in the creative industry, content creation, presenting, dancing, goal-setting, public speaking, building confidence and self-belief, and interview practice. Industry: Creative. Role: Content Creator, Content Producer, Presenter and Dancer.

Tom Cheal is Managing Editor of talk-based radio station LBC. Industry: Radio. Role: Managing Editor, LBC

Ask Zoe about working in broadcast and in the tech industry. Industry: Tech | Events | Production | TV. Role: Community Engagement Lead, Europe, Google

Ask Celia about running a business, using tech for social good, and how the Google Digital Garage was built. Industry: Digital | Tech | Social Impact. Role: Head of Digital Impact and Sustainability, BT

Ask Christelle about Impact Investing, start ups in Africa, venture capital, starting a business. Industry: Finance | Investing | Social Impact | Entrepreneurship | Role: Founder & CEO of an impact investing fund

Ask Ivo about social impact, starting a charity, sponsorship, entrepreneurship, growing a company. Industry: Social Impact | Startups | Charity | Entrepreneurship. Role: Founder & CEO, GoodGym

Ask Keith about leading a charity; youth work; working at a local authority and leadership.

Louis Howell is a dynamic and rounded professional with experience that pans the voluntary youth sector, education sector and the world of small business. Industry: Youth | Entrepreneurship | Social Enterprise | Charity. Role: Founder & Director, 7PK and Revolution Hive

Talk to Mat about green careers, advising a Prime Minister, working in Charity, youth development, creating new programs, working with Government funding. Industry: Green Careers | Social Impact | Youth. Role: Co-Founder & CEO, greenworkx

Ask Michael about starting the NCS Trust, running a not-for-profit, working at Number 10 as an advisor, and management consulting. Role: UK Country Director, Duolingo.

Ask Shruti about driving cultural change in the Sports industry, promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion, and leadership skills. Industry: Sport Role: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Senior Lead (FA Education)

Talk to Stephen about start ups, fair wages, the future of work, careers in non-profit, living and working in USA. Industry: Start-ups | Not-for-profit | Design. Roles: Social innovator, non-profit leader, board member

Ask Alex about getting into technology, growth marketing, product marketing, working with empathy, building diverse teams, and what it’s like to be an expat.

Ask Alice about brands, advertising, her early career in the creative industries and move to corporate life. Director of Brand & Marketing, OVO.

Ben Miller is an Enterprise Account Director at Google Cloud working with clients in the gaming industry. Industry: Tech | Gaming. Role: Enterprise Account Director, Google Cloud.

Ask Brigitte about careers in science or in the food and drinks industry. Food Safety and Microbiology Manager, Britvic plc.

Ask Edie about how to use the social media skills you probably already have but don’t realise to help you get started in a social media career building brands like Lucozade. Role: Senior Social Media Strategist at Lucozade.

Talk to Emanuele about keeping up your motivation, and finding a career that combines your different passions. Industry: Tech | Sports. MBA Candidate, London Business School. Former Google & DAZN Group.

Ask Euan about tech, startups, digital future, apprenticeships, football. Industry: Tech | Start-ups. Role: Co-founder & CEO; Multiverse

Ask Hamish about: Consultancy, Application of GenAI, Entry level Talent Development Programs and Project Management.

Ask Heather about driving the success of a business, moving from consultancy into the tech industry, or her specialist area of project management and change management.

Ask Josef about UX (user experience) design. Industry: Tech | Design. Role: Interaction Designer WearOS, Google

Industry: Marketing | Tech Role: Head of Brand and Marketing Insights EMEA, Google Talk to Laura about working in media and technology, building a brand, what is marketing? Life at Google

Talk to Matt about influencing upwards, networking, and sales approaches. Industry: Tech | Sales. Role: Chrome Enterprise Sales Lead, Google

Industry: Tech | Marketing Role: Product Marketing Manager, Google Talk to Rahul about his journey from GCSEs to where he is now and all the different hurdles along the way.

Ask Sandy about product marketing, user research, balancing work and serious hobbies, career development, and growth mindset. Industry: Tech | Marketing | Role: EMEA Consumer Search & Apps Marketing, Google

Ask Simmane about what employers look for in applications, and starting a business. Industry: HR | Recruitment | IT. Roles: Founder & Director, Bangura Solutions

Ask Zoe about working in broadcast and in the tech industry. Industry: Tech | Events | Production | TV. Role: Community Engagement Lead, Europe, Google