Pep Talk with Peppitt

Since starting Healthy Habits five years ago, Georgia Symonds has built a nuanced lifestyle website, formed a wealth of information on diet and fitness, and created a delicious granola recipe which is now selling in local stores in the South East. Even when faced with challenges such as building support, publicity, and overcoming lockdown, Georgia didn't give up. Here's how she stays motivated, healthy, and driven, even during a pandemic. 

When Bronte King graduated from Reading University, she was struck by how little support she was met with, and the fear that took hold as she questioned what to do next. Having accumulated a sizable following, she decided to launch an online platform called 'Gals Who Graduate', to help provide the support to women who have recently graduated from university, or who are struggling to make their next career move, in an effort to give them the help and understanding that she felt she never received.  Gals Who Graduate now has over 14k members, 18.8k followers on Instagram, and is expanding rapidly as a company. In this episode, Bronte King discusses her journey as an influencer, and the creator of an essential support system for young women in the working world. 

Aug Collective is a sustainable, trend-led fashion brand established by Emily Clawson. In this episode, she explains how she built the company from scratch, how she sources and manufactures clothing sustainably, and how she supports other local businesses to improve her brand. For anyone starting a company during lockdown, this episode provides all the insider tips on where to start. 

When Bella Chater's mum first recommended EFT to her, she had her reservations. What is EFT? What is Matrix Reimprinting? And what can it do for me? Never the less, after a few sessions, Bella was hooked. She made it her mission to spread awareness about how these holistic health practices can transform an individual's mental health, self-confidence, and ability to succeed. If you're feeling held back, experiencing a heightened sense of anxiety as we endure lockdown, or struggling with pre-interview nerves, this episode is a great place to start. For more inspiration on how to kick-start your own company straight out of university, Bella is the perfect example. 

After spending many stressful years working as a pharmacist, Esther Copeman realised that her health, as well as her happiness, was suffering as a result of her career. Finally, she decided to quit her job and start again as an intern for a fun and upbeat small business. What she learned from this experience allowed her to find her calling; natural skincare. Now, years on, she is the owner and founder of ConceptSkin, a natural skincare company that allows Esther to use her pharmaceutical knowledge and entrepreneurial drive to help others cure their skin ailments. If you're curious about starting your own business, particularly in skincare or beauty, this episode is a start to finish guide on finding success. Above all, Esther reminds us to put our health first. 

For a long time, Sally Newall ran a successful catering company that had been passed down to her by her mother. Although this career choice was a little accidental, she was without a doubt a very talented chef and soon catered for up to five events a week. But the one thing that really made her stand out was the homemade ice cream that she would present to the guests as dessert for every event. Eventually, guests were asking Sally where they could purchase the ice cream so often that she decided to give the artisan ice cream business a go. And so, Simply Ice Cream was born. Within just a few years, Simply Ice Cream grew from being sold through one local farm shop to supplying Waitrose and Morrisons stores all across the South of England. All the while, Sally was balancing this rapidly developing company with raising four children and still catering for events! Today we talk to Sally about her top tips on how to recognise a good product, how to approach the artisan food industry and the value of selling fresh, homemade produce. If you want to learn about how to tackle the food industry, keep listening! 

In previous episodes, our guests have discussed the intense competition and pressure placed upon recent graduates to secure a place on a graduate scheme. More often than not, graduates are left with unsuccessful applications and struggle to know what to do next. In this episode we talk to Sophie, as she talks us through the highs and the lows of her job history so far. She explains how she secured a job with the top online retailer that once rejected her application as a graduate years ago. For tips on learning your worth as a young employee, knowing when to stick at it and knowing when to quit, this episode is a must. Episode is LivePublished: Aug. 17, 2019 @11AM EditUnpublishAmplify this EpisodeAdd Chapter Markers$.10/minuteTranscribe this EpisodePromote this Episode

In previous episodes, our guests have discussed the intense competition and pressure placed upon recent graduates to secure a place on a graduate scheme. More often than not, graduates are left with unsuccessful applications and struggle to know what to do next. In this episode we talk to Sophie, as she talks us through the highs and the lows of her job history so far. She explains how she secured a job with the top online retailer that once rejected her application as a graduate years ago. For tips on learning your worth as a young employee, knowing when to stick at it and knowing when to quit, this episode is a must. 

Finding a placement year is no easy job - especially when there is a lack of support from the university and a lack of professional jobs available to students. Sometimes it takes a bit more than a good CV and a fancy cover letter - you need to sell yourself, every single day. In this episode, Jess Newall explains how she perfected the art of a good first impression in order to secure a placement year. For any student considering a placement year as part of their degree, this podcast is a great starting point to understand what you might be up against. 

When Ollie Holman and Alex Lewis began working together in marketing, they found that they were craving a creative outlook for their shared love of food. In this episode, Ollie Holman talks about how he and his business partner founded ALOH, an up and coming London Supper Club, that knows no boundaries towards experimentation with different cultures and techniques. For budding chefs, aspiring entrepreneurs, or those needing a dose of infectious ambition, this episode is the perfect Pep Talk. 

After being rejected from the graduate scheme of her dream company approximately twenty times, Anna had to rethink her approach. Listen now and find out how she dealt with rejection, changing career goals, and how she finally managed to secure a job at the company who once turned her down. If you're a recent graduate and struggling to find a job, this is the perfect Pep Talk for you. 

After being discouraged to even apply for an art scholarship as a teenager, Jesse O'Shaughnessy decided to focus her attention on fashion and design.Through A-Levels, internships and brutal interviews, Jesse managed to secure a place at Central St Martins, the university that produced some of the most iconic fashion designers in history. If you want to learn about how to break into the fashion world, create an amazing portfolio, and to prepare for the incredible yet brutal experiences that await you during internships and fashion placements, give this episode a listen! Subscribe to stay up to date with latest episodes about ambition, success, and young entrepreneurs.