Class of 2020: The podcast: Recent Episodes
The Branding Man, Class of 2020
Times are tough, the world is in chaos and the young, talented minds of Gen Z are suffering the repercussions! That's why we've created the Class of 2020 podcast, a community space for young minds, ages 16-25, paired with industry minds and professional connoisseurs, to create honest, open and inspiring conversations. Everything from business management to sports, leadership and communications, we share stories to inspire and encourage positive change and help shape the way we approach the world tomorrow.
Series 3 is here!
Welcome to the third and final series of Class of 2020 podcast.
This season, we have spoken to different industry professionals from all walks of life. Our host, Harriet Ferguson is back interviewing our professionals!
Series 3 is here!
Welcome to the third and final series of Class of 2020 podcast.
This season, we have spoken to different industry professionals from all walks of life. Our host, Harriet Ferguson is back interviewing our professionals!
In the second episode of the Classof2020 podcast Series 3, we speak to Jess Sullivan, a ‘Googler’. Marketing manager Jess shares her career journey from startup life in the Silicon Valley to working for Google in Sydney. In her fifth year at Google, Jessica currently works on marketing for Google Pixel and lives in San Francisco.
Find out more about the Class of 2020 at www.classof2020.org.uk
Series 3 is here!
Welcome to the third and final series of Class of 2020 podcast.
This season, we have spoken to different industry professionals from all walks of life. Our host, Harriet Ferguson is back interviewing our professionals!
On the first episode, we meet Cat Haland. Cat is a still life, drinks and beauty photographer whose feminine and colourful work has attracted a wide range of clients. Her Norwegian roots inspired a style that is grounded in nature with organic compositions and materials.
Find out more at http://www.catrinehaland.co.uk/
Find out more about the Class of 2020 at www.classof2020.org.uk
In the sixth and last episode of the Class of 2020 podcast : A day in the Life of…, our host Harriet chats with Elena. Faith and Tom, who recently joined Makepositive through a graduate scheme.
Harriet continues the chat she started last week with two other recent graduates, to find out more about what is really like to be starting out at Makepositive. Elena, Faith and Tom also discuss their experience applying for jobs during a pandemic, tips on how to keep track of your applications and realising exams did not exactly stop at graduation.
Check out our Week 6 playlists for #6weeksofsalesforce
Quick look at Salesforce Security: https://my.potential.ly/playlists/classof-2020-and-salesforce/cards/salesforce-security/page/1
Learn Developer Skills: https://my.potential.ly/playlists/developer-skills-with-salesforce
In the fifth episode of the Class of 2020 podcast : A day in the Life of…, our host Harriet chats with Xiuchen and Dan, who recently joined Makepositive through a graduate scheme. During the interview they discuss what drew them to Makepositive and Salesforce, as well as sharing all the latest gossip on what it really takes to join the Salesforce ecosystem.
Check out our Week 5 playlists for #6weeksofsalesforce
Learn about Sales: https://my.potential.ly/playlists/learn-about-sales-with-salesforce
On the fourth episode of the Class of 2020 podcast : A day in the Life of…, our host Harriet chats with Chris and Victoria, from MakePositive.
Victoria and Chris discuss what their day looks like, the importance of soft skills and keeping up to date with the latest Salesforce updates. They also share their biggest challenges when working from home, and some tricks they use to keep themselves happy and motivated.
Check out our Week 4 playlist of #6weeksofsalesforce:
Salesforce Business Analysts: https://my.potential.ly/playlists/classof-2020-and-salesforce/cards/business-analyst/page/1
On the third episode of the Class of 2020 podcast : A day in the Life of…, our host Harriet chats with Louise French and Victor Opoku, from Makepositive.
Victor and Louise discuss their personal journey, from graduating from University to working at Makepositive. They also share some of the best advices the received when they were at the start of their career, as well as some tips to overcome imposter syndrome.
Check out our Week 3 playlist of #6weeksofsalesforce:
Learn About Admin with Salesforce: https://my.potential.ly/playlists/learn-about-admin-with-salesforce
On the second episode of the Class of 2020 podcast : A day in the Life of…, our host Harriet chats with Vera Loftis, Managing Director at Solution Junkies.
Vera shares her personal career journey, what brought her to start her company in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, and how she hopes to incorporate giving back as a fundamental part of her business.
Check out our Week 2 playlists for #6weeksofsalesforce
Marketing with Salesforce: https://my.potential.ly/playlists/get-to-know-marketing-cloud
Career Development: https://my.potential.ly/playlists/learn-more-about-career-development-with-salesforce
Salesforce for Business: https://my.potential.ly/playlists/salesforce-for-business
On the first episode of the Class of 2020 podcast : A day in the Life of…, our host Harriet chats with Verity Denman, Partner Engagement Senior Manager at Salesforce.
Verity shares her personal career journey, tips for people at the beginning of their career and what a day in the life of a Partner Engagement Senior Manager is really like.
Check out our #6weeksofsalesforce playlist:
https://my.potential.ly/playlists/classof-2020-and-salesforce
Class of 2020: The podcast is back for 2021! In this series, we have partnered up with Salesforce to give you exclusive insight into the day to day life of some amazing Salesforce professionals.
During the course of 6 weeks, our host, Harriet Ferguson, chats with various professionals and recent graduates to find out what a day in the life of Salesforce is really like.
Find out more at classof2020.org.uk
Find out more about Salesforce at salesforce.com
About Charlotte
This is the final episode of Season 1 of Class of 2020: the podcast. To round things off, from this tremendously difficult year, we have superstar Charlotte Edwards. Coming to you live from the Middle East, Charlotte talks about her time in Bahrain, her prior experiences in London: time in Teach First as a Geography teacher, and limitations and personal challenges around her dyslexia. As a final sign off, Charlotte is the perfect guest to share her journey as a member of the academic class to the previous recession and the impact it had on her career.
Charlotte’s socials:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-edwards-9b022b58/
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Class of 2020 socials:
Website: https://www.classof2020.org.uk
Twitter @Classof2020HQ
Facebook @Classof2020HQ
Instagram @Classof2020hq
LinkedIn @Classof2020
Blog: https://medium.com/classof2020
Osaro’s socials:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/osaro-ewansiha
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About Paul
As life begins to expand into a three-tier system, we thought it right to bring on a guest whose career is full of personal and professional life experiences. Paul Turner graces Class of 2020: the podcast to discuss the journey he took towards achieving all his business accolades; from becoming a teenage father after his A-levels to managing finances and entering the property ladder in his early 20s. Paul enforces the power of impactful life decisions and the stages of development and progression that shape us and makes us who we are.
Paul’s socials:
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/paulturner7
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Class of 2020 socials:
Website: https://www.classof2020.org.uk
Twitter @Classof2020HQ
Facebook @Classof2020HQ
Instagram @Classof2020hq
LinkedIn @Classof2020
Blog: https://medium.com/classof2020
Osaro’s socials:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/osaro-ewansiha
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Victoria Sanusi is a freelance journalist, cultural commentator, media editor, co-host of the award winning podcast ‘Black Gals Livin’’ and a diversity and mental health advocate. Victoria has worked with large media outlets including Stylist magazine, Metro UK, Spotify UK, iNews and Buzzfeed UK. She is very vocal about her own mental health struggles, and through this, has become a community voice for Black women in business.
Victoria’s socials:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-sanusi-3ab307a9/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/victoriasanusi
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/vicsanusi/
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Class of 2020 socials:
Website: https://www.classof2020.org.uk
Twitter @Classof2020HQ
Facebook @Classof2020HQ
Instagram @Classof2020hq
LinkedIn @Classof2020
Blog: https://medium.com/classof2020
Osaro’s socials:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/osaro-ewansiha
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Maddy Morrison is a Broadcaster for Sky Sports News. She began her career in sports broadcasting at the young age of 17 and now, at 21, she has a career that has many achievements worth shouting about. She began as a sports operator at Deltatre - a global IT and communications agency that works with leading brands and businesses to bring high quality sports content. She spent some time as sports radio presenter, and now finds herself as a Gallery Co-producer with Sky Sports News. And sidenote, Maddy is also BAFTA nominated through her work at the Rio Paralympic Games. Not your everyday 21 year old!
Maddy’s socials:
LinkedIn: Maddy Morrison
Twitter: @MaddyMorrison9
Insta: morrison.maddy
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Class of 2020 socials:
Website: https://www.classof2020.org.uk
Twitter @Classof2020HQ
Facebook @Classof2020HQ
Instagram @Classof2020hq
LinkedIn @Classof2020
Blog: https://medium.com/classof2020
Osaro’s socials:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/osaro-ewansiha
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Rachel Hondora is a Cardiff University Law Graduate and member of the Class of 2020. After graduating, Rachel has landed her first graduate role as a Paralegal at Eversheds Sunderland. Although new to the working world she carries multiple experiences that serve as critical observations to the contemporary nature of the student recruitment market.
Rachel’s socials:
LinkedIn: Rachel Hondora
Twitter: @rachelthondz
Insta: rachel_hondora
Class of 2020 socials:
Website: https://www.classof2020.org.uk
Twitter @Classof2020HQ
Facebook @Classof2020HQ
Instagram @Classof2020hq
LinkedIn @Classof2020
Blog: https://medium.com/classof2020
Osaro’s socials:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/osaro-ewansiha
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David is a London Barrister at 12 King’s Bench Walk, London. He studied Philosophy, Politics and Economics at the University of Oxford. He previously worked in Parliament, Management and Consulting. Only to rediscover his path, in his late 20s, entering a new profession to specialise in employment law and personal injury claims, with particular interests in discrimination and whistle-blowing claims.
Connect with David:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-green-99244925/
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Class of 2020 website: https://www.classof2020.org.uk
Connect with us on social media:
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
Connect with our host Osaro here
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Sonya Barlow is 2x Tedx Speaker and award-winning Founder and CEO of Like-Minded Females - a social enterprise channeling discussions on inclusivity into affirmative action. The LMF Network administers life skills, knowledge and business challenges to revitalise industry practises for women in business. Sonya is a dynamic and passionate consultant, supporting networks of Like-Minded females who champion innovation and allyship.
Connect with Sonya:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonyabarlow/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonyabarlowuk/
Liked-Minded Females: https://www.lmfnetwork.com
Ted Talk 1: ‘Failure comes from Resilience’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmlDNi9zPd4
Ted Talk 2: ‘Please Come Online’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ok-WTMCSX7I
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Class of 2020 website: https://www.classof2020.org.uk
Connect with us on social media:
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
Connect with our host Osaro here
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Leon Barnard is a User Experience Specialist who is currently working as Education Team Lead for Balsamiq. With 10 years of experience as a UX designer, he specializes in wireframing and front-end web development. He is a published writer, covering topics from the UX industry; bringing people and technology together in a more harmonious way.
Connect with Leon on LinkedIn
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Class of 2020 website: https://www.classof2020.org.uk
Connect with us on social media:
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
Connect with our host Osaro here
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Ash Dykes is 3x World Record holder who has travelled to some of the world's most beautiful places. He has experienced locations and communities that some could only dream of. He is a motivational speaker and documentary filmmaker with an appearance on the National Geographic: Walking the Yangtze. And author of the book: Mission Possible. As, in his own words, anything is possible!
Connect with Ash on Instagram
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Class of 2020 website: https://www.classof2020.org.uk
Connect with us on social media:
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
Connect with our host Osaro here
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Helen Frewin is a business psychologist, executive coach and professional speaker. With a Masters in Occupational Psychology, Helen has an extensive career in consultancy and project management. She works with leading industries across the world to improve business practises and revolutionise the functionality of trade. As Talent Director for Totem Consulting she now brings her insights and stories to the podcast.
Helen’s socials:
Totem Consulting:
Website with lots of free resources: http://www.totem-consulting.com/free-resources/
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Class of 2020 website: https://www.classof2020.org.uk
Connect with us on social media:
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
Connect with our host Osaro here
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Mandy Sanghera has a career that spans over two decades; an award winning philanthropist, tedx speaker, community consultant, global campaigner and human rights activist. She has spent the past 27 years fighting for human rights, gender equality, global accountability and social justice.
Connect with Mandy:
LinkedIn
Twitter
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Manisha Tailor MBE is an Academy Coach for QPR (Queens Park Rangers FC). She is also company director of Swaggarlicious Limited – a football and education-based organization. Her career is remarkable; climbing to the top in a male dominated industry, an advocate and representative for ethnic minority women, and an author of ‘Child in Mind’ – a teaching resource to support youth mental health.
Connect with Manisha:
Twitter
Instagram
LinkedIn
Website: https://swaggarlicious.com/
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Class of 2020 website: https://www.classof2020.org.uk
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Twitter
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LinkedIn
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Manisha Tailor MBE is an Academy Coach for QPR (Queens Park Rangers FC). She is also company director of Swaggarlicious Limited – a football and education-based organization. Her career is remarkable; climbing to the top in a male dominated industry, an advocate and representative for ethnic minority women, and an author of ‘Child in Mind’ – a teaching resource to support youth mental health.
Connect with Manisha:
Twitter
Instagram
LinkedIn
Website: https://swaggarlicious.com/
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Class of 2020 website: https://www.classof2020.org.uk
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LinkedIn
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Ben Saville is The Brighter Journey Business Coach and founder of The Accountability Network; helping young people find their passions and navigate spaces to make the most impact. He provides consultations and services to individuals who seek to brave their networks and make connections to benefit and enhance their careers.
Connect with Ben:
LinkedIn
Facebook
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Class of 2020 website: https://www.classof2020.org.uk
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Natasha Tsakiris is a Publicist, with a background in PR, advertising and communications. She carries years of experience in marketing, PR and management both in London, UK and Toronto, Canada. She has worked with leading business figures such as the CEO of Ikea, Simona Scarpaleggia and founder of Diadem, Nicole Soames.
Her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-tsakiris-b42aa414/
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Class of 2020 website: https://www.classof2020.org.uk
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LinkedIn
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