Beginnings: Recent Episodes
Joshua Godfrey
Have you ever wondered how the people who are successful in their careers got to where they are? Beginnings will tell their stories. Along the way we'll also find out what success means to different people.
British diplomat, Samuel Nicholls, who is currently based in Erbil, Kurdistan, joins us for episode 4 of Beginnings. In this episode we talk about how Samuel became a diplomat, diversity in politics and the Foreign Office, as well as his project to improve social mobility in the UK.
From leaving behind a successful 12 year career at VAX to setting up his own business from his living room, how did Nick achieve his childhood dream of owning his own business? This is Nick's story.
In Episode 2: Part 2 of Beginnings, we continue the conversation with veteran war and business journalist Patricia Sabga. What impact did the sexual harassment have on her career and what advice does she have for aspiring journalists or anyone wanting to change careers? Find out in the final part of our conversation with Patricia Sabga.
In Episode 2: Part 1, we go back to the beginning with veteran journalist Patricia Sabga.
From covering the 9/11 attacks live from the scene, to reporting on the Second Gulf War, to Managing Business Editor of Al Jazeera Digital - how did Patricia go from a small town in Ohio to her dream job? Beginnings will tell her story in this two-part episode.
In our first ever episode we go back to the beginning with the Leader of Wychavon District Council, Councillor Bradley Thomas. From studying law at university, to ditching a career in the profession for the intrigue of the energy sector, to becoming leader of a council in his 30s - just how does Bradley Thomas define success? Beginnings finds out.