How I Became Podcast

Jack Renwick – multi-award-winning designer, founder of Jack Renwick Studio and D&AD President – is renowned for her passion for innovative ideas. She has spent the last 25 years working with high-profile clients including eBay, BBC, Sir Elton John and many more — and her work has been recognised by the most prestigious awards worldwide. But how did she get there? In this brand new episode of the How I Became Podcast, recorded live at D&AD Festival 2024, Renwick takes a deep dive into growing up in Glasgow, winning a D&AD Pencil, landing (what seems to be) dream jobs and much more. The full talk is available now — hit the link to listen: https://bit.ly/4bTrSOo 🎧 #howibecame #jackrenwick #creativeinsights #dandad24 #dandadfestival #creativetalk #awardwinningdesign

🌟 Ready to be inspired? 🌟 Meet Rob Pierre, a trailblazing investor, advisor, and one of the UK's top media leaders. In 2005, Rob co-founded Jellyfish, a digital marketing powerhouse that grew to over 2,000 employees and 28 global offices, partnering with giants like Google and Netflix. Fast forward to June 2023, Jellyfish was acquired by The Brandtech Group. Today, Rob is on a mission to empower the next generation of business leaders with his vast experience and innovative spirit. In this week's episode, we explore: - Rob's journey from growing up in Trinidad to leading a global company. - The personal challenges, including the profound loss of his brother at a young age. - The crucial role of entrepreneurial spirit in his success. Tune in for an engaging conversation that blends personal insights with valuable business advice. Don’t miss out on this chance to learn from one of the best! 🚀🎧 #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #Inspiration #Podcast

🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🎙️ Join us for Episode 60 of "How I Became," featuring the incredible Dustee Jenkins! With nearly two decades of expertise in communications, media relations, executive positioning, government affairs, community relations, and reputation management, Dustee is a powerhouse in her field. Currently, she serves as the Chief Public Affairs Officer for Spotify, overseeing a wide range of functions across 183 markets. In this episode, Dustee shares: 🌟 Her inspiring journey from a small town to thriving in big cities 🌟 Valuable advice for excelling in senior roles 🌟 Tips on balancing motherhood with a demanding career Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the industry’s top leaders! Tune in now and get inspired by Dustee’s story and insights 🚀✨ 🔗Link in comments to watch/listen #Leadership #CareerAdvice #WomenInBusiness #Podcast #Spotify #Inspiration

Recorded Live at Spotify Beach in Cannes ☀️ Joy Taylor has been a prominent figure in the media industry for nearly a decade, currently hosting the FOX Sports 1 show "Speak" 🙌 In addition to her hosting duties, Joy runs the "Maybe I’m Crazy" podcast, where she delves into stories from the National Football League (NFL), National Basketball Association (NBA) and the broader sports world. She also hosts "The Hang" on Facebook Live. In a special episode recorded at Spotify Beach in Cannes, we explore Joy's journey of growing up in an abusive home, her invaluable advice on achieving your goals, and the vital importance of resilience 💪 🔗Link in comments to watch/listen #Cannes #Podcast #LifeStory

Tolani Shoneye, popularly known as Tolly T, is best known as one half of The Receipts Podcast, a leading UK podcast she co-hosts with Audrey Indome. Beyond the podcast, Tolani has made her mark as a writer, host, and influencer, contributing to publications such as ELLE Magazine, The Independent, OK! Magazine and The I. She is a respected voice on topics like dating, love, race, culture, and self-empowerment 🫶 This week, we explore her experiences with racism in the UK, her journey in hosting one of the UK's biggest podcasts, and her advice for women aspiring to start their own ventures 🙌 #TheReceiptsPodcast #Podcast #LifeStory

Anna Priest, the Senior Vice President and Head of Paramount for the UK and Ireland, played a pivotal role in the successful launch and rapid growth of the streaming service. Her efforts were instrumental in building the brand and expanding its subscriber base through strategic partnerships with major players like Sky, Three UK and Virgin. Before her tenure at Paramount , Anna held senior marketing positions at A E Networks, BritBox International and Comic Relief. She cut her teeth and learned her craft at the BBC. She is a commercially savvy, results-driven business leader with a knack for launching and scaling products and brands. Her expertise lies in driving significant growth in complex organisations, while also inspiring, motivating, and unifying teams to deliver their best work and advance their careers. In this week’s episode, we delve into Anna's experiences and the pivotal moments that shaped her: dealing with divorced parents, coping with the loss of a close friend, and making impactful changes in her career. #CareerAdvice #LifeStory #Motherhood #Podcast

Leigh Thomas, formerly the Vice President of Global Partnerships for Meta in EMEA, has led a senior team providing strategic C-suite support and advice to some of the world’s most sophisticated businesses across industries such as CPG, Autos, Retail, Tech/Telco, and eCommerce. She brings over 20 years of experience from her tenure in creative agencies, including her roles as Managing Director at Saatchi & Saatchi London, and CEO at Dare, awarded Digital Agency of the Decade. Beyond her professional achievements, Leigh is deeply committed to gender equality and serves as an enthusiastic executive for WACL (Women in Advertising & Communications Leadership ). She also contributes her expertise as an advisor on the board of Pennies, driving forward the digital micro-donation movement in the UK. Recognised as a Campaign A-lister and a BIMA top 100 achiever, Leigh's contributions to the industry are extensive. Episode 55 of our podcast delves into real-life experiences of apartheid in South Africa, provides guidance for those looking to pivot their career goals, and discusses strategies for creating positive global change. #CareerAdvice #CEO #Podcast

Recorded Live At SXSW 2024 At The British Music Embassy. Frank Turner kickstarted his musical journey as the frontman of the post-hardcore band Million Dead, later transitioning to a predominantly acoustic solo career after the band’s disbandment in 2005. Throughout his solo career, Frank has launched nine studio albums, with his latest release, “FTHC,” hitting the number 1 spot on the UK albums chart in 2022, just a week after its debut. In the second instalment of a four-part special recorded at SXSW, we explore themes of pursuing one’s dreams despite contrary opinions, resisting conformity, and confronting the challenges of addiction. #Musician #CareerAdvice #LifeStory #Podcasf

As many of you know - I am dyslexic and like many have struggled to read and absorb words in the same way others do. I have come up with my own ways of dealing with it and now love reading. I recently did the How I Became Podcast podcast and while my dyslexia came up, I also referenced some books that have helped me on my journey. There has been a lot of positive feedback from you all,  which I am humbled by - thank you. In response,I thought I would create a list of the books I mentioned and a few others too. Enjoy, comments and other suggestions welcome, we are all still learning after all ;-)   Creativity "Creativity Inc" by Ed Catmull. If you love the Pixar films, you will love this book which is part history and in part education on the creative process at the studio which has lessons for us all. "The Creative Act" by Rick Rubin. More a selection of thoughts on creativity from the man behind many great music acts. Insightful and thought provoking. "How to write one song" by Jeff Tweedy. If you are already a fan of the Chicago based band Wilco then you will know Jeff. This is a wonderful, witty guide to writing one song, with learnings across the creative process. "Humanise" by Thomas Heatherwick. A passionate call to arms from one of the UK’s great designers where he focuses on the need to humanise our environment and move away from building soulless spaces. Business and Entrepreneurship "Shoe Dog" by Phil Knight. Great story about how Nike was created. In some ways a good alternative to the many more recent tech based entrepreneurship stories. "Range" by David Epstein. A book about how generalists thrive in this world.Some great examples and for entrepreneurs a fascinating take on the world.Resonates with me,with the range of jobs I have had and the learnings gained. "Second Bounce of the Ball"  by Ronald Cohen - in my view the best book on Entrepreneurship I have read. Published a while ago but great insights still and examples again from the pre internet world which are insightful "The Promises of Giants"  by John Amaechi OBE. One of the best recent books on leadership. Also at a time when leadership in industry is not perhaps as discussed as it used to be, a great grounding for leaders and great suggestions too. "Be more Pirate"  by Sam Conniff. A wonderful book getting you to rethink the way you look at things. Some great insights on Pirates ! I was originally cynical because of the subject but have re read many times and keep recommending !

Ashley Samuels-Mckenzie and Charles Parkinson will be interviewed one of our amazing podcast guests Nishma Patel Robb 8-1pm Wednesday 24th April