Future Faces: The Young Professionals Podcast

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Future Faces: The Young Professionals Podcast

Future Faces: The Young Professionals Podcast is the official podcast of the Future Faces Chambers of Commerce, a network helping young professionals across the West Midlands to network and develop. Hosted by Future Faces manager Sophie Poduval-Morrell, this podcast is a platform to showcase the region’s young talent and discuss a range of topics that are important to this generation of future leaders.

  1. OCT 23

    Santina Bunting | Young Talent Rising- The GBYPY 2024 Winner

    Welcome to the latest episode of the Future Faces podcast, hosted by Sophie Poduval-Morrell. This new episode celebrates the achievements of Santina Bunting, the youngest winner of the Greater Birmingham Young Professional of the Year (GBYPY) Awards. A civil engineering apprentice at Arup, Santina reflects on her decision to pursue an apprenticeship over traditional education, influenced by her mother's sacrifices. She emphasizes the supportive environment at Arup and the opportunities provided through the Future Faces network. The discussion highlights the importance of visibility, education, and diversity in the professional world, with anecdotes about organizing successful community and networking events. Santina's experiences and positive outlook advocate for women in STEM and underscore the value of early career investment for future leadership development.

    31 min
  2. Gabriel Imevbore | Turning struggles into strength- a story of determination

    OCT 8

    Gabriel Imevbore | Turning struggles into strength- a story of determination

    In a powerful and compelling new episode of Future Faces: The Young Professionals Podcast, we were introduced to Gabriel Imevbore, an eloquent, determined, and inspiring sales director at Z Digital UK. Hosted by Sophie Poduval-Morrell, this episode highlights Gabriel's journey, which resonates with the theme of Black History Month, touching upon the significance of social mobility and the unique challenges faced by young Black professionals. Gabriel discusses his challenging upbringing, marked by his mother's battles with severe depression, financial hardships, and his own youthful rebellion. His story traverses his time in emergency accommodation at St. Basil's, several years at the YMCA, and the transformative mentorship of DK James. Despite early struggles, Gabriel rose to become a successful young professional. His story includes becoming the youngest trustee of YMCA Heart of England, and winning notable awards like the Third Sector Award and Young Leader of the Year. Stay tuned for more inspiring stories on the Future Faces podcast and follow us on social media for updates and new episodes.

    45 min

  3. SEP 24

    Ashley Kerr | From homeschooling to corporate law- a journey of resilience

    In episode 38 of the Future Faces podcast, host Sophie Poduval-Morrell of the Future Faces Chamber of Commerce interviews Ashley Kerr, an associate at Mills & Reeve and a former member of the Future Faces Committee. Ashley shares his inspiring career journey, discussing his personal experiences with social mobility. From his challenging school years where he had to fight for education while caring for his sick grandfather, to navigating university applications without family support, and eventually succeeding in the legal profession, Ashley's story is one of determination and resilience. The conversation underscores the importance of social mobility and the impact of networking, mentorship, and perseverance in achieving career goals.

    36 min
  4. Alena Dudrah and Phil Hunt | Navigating the pathways of social mobility

    SEP 10

    Alena Dudrah and Phil Hunt | Navigating the pathways of social mobility

    Social mobility refers to the movement of individuals, families or groups through a system of social hierarchy. Basically, it talks about moving up or down the social ladder based on your wealth, occupation, age, gender or other social variables. In episode 37 of Future Faces: The Young Professionals Podcast, we hear from Alena Dudrah and Phil Hunt from mfg Solicitors. Sophie talks to Alena and Phil about their career journeys and how social mobility has shaped how they got to where they are today, including a special insight into the inner workings of the legal profession pathway. They also discuss the upcoming professional development event on social mobility, taking place on 25 September at The Button Factory. The event will feature a live panel discussion on how social mobility affects the workplace, with key speakers such as Gabriel Imevbore, Emma Chater, Javed Ahmed and Baoli Zhao. Visit the GBCC events website for more information.

    46 min

  5. AUG 15

    Amber Sandhu | Meet the host of the Greater BYPY Awards 2024

    It's two months to go until we celebrate the successes and achievements of young professionals at the Greater Birmingham Young Professional of the Year Awards 2024, taking place at the ICC on Friday, 18 October. In episode 36 of Future Faces: The Young Professionals Podcast, we hear from this years awards ceremony host, Amber Sandhu. With a diverse and extensive background in the media, spanning across TV and radio broadcasting for BBC Midlands Today, BBC Asian Network, BBC Radio WM and Sky Sports News, including covering the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, Amber will be bringing her dynamic personality to the ICC stage to present the awards ceremony. In this episode, Amber talks to Sophie about personal brand, imposter syndrome and how important it is for social media to be a safe space to share content that is authentic to you. Sophie also talks about the upcoming awards and their importance to the careers of young professionals, with the shortlist being announced very soon.

    25 min
  6. Ed James and Georgia Turvey | Creating confidence through mentoring

    JUL 23

    Ed James and Georgia Turvey | Creating confidence through mentoring

    Participating in a mentor scheme programme can be hugely beneficial for anyone's career, whether they are a young professional or a senior leader. In episode 35 of Future Faces: The Young Professionals Podcast, we hear from Heart FM presenter and marketing communications expert Ed James, and his mentee Georgia Turvey, social media content executive at Liquid and the genius behind the Future Faces TikTok account. Sophie talks to Ed and Georgia about their mentoring relationship, and how the scheme has helped Georgia to create a new-found confidence in areas such as public speaking and personal brand. Ed also offers a special insight into the workings behind being a mentor, and how having a mentee is equally important for growth as a senior leader.

    24 min
  7. Tony Elvin and Money Chopra | Why having a mentor is so important

    JUL 9

    Tony Elvin and Money Chopra | Why having a mentor is so important

    Young professionals can benefit hugely from either having a mentor or being a mentor themselves, and in episode 34 of Future Faces: The Young Professionals Podcast we hear just how much of an impact a mentor relationship can have on an individual. Sophie talks to one of the successful matches from the Future Faces mentor scheme programme, general manager of Touchwood Solihull, Tony Elvin, and Money Chopra, cluster sales manager at Malmaison and Hotel Du Vin. Tony and Money offer an insight into their mentor/mentee relationship, detailing how the mentor scheme has impacted both of them in their careers and personal lives. Find out how Tony's advice and support has helped Money to achieve her goals and aspirations in the last six months.

    28 min
  8. Char Bailey | Why Birmingham Pride is more than just a parade

    JUN 24

    Char Bailey | Why Birmingham Pride is more than just a parade

    As we approach the end of Pride Month, Future Faces continues to shine a light on the movement by welcoming Char Bailey, director of people and culture at Birmingham Pride UK. Char joins Future Faces manager Sophie Poduval-Morrell and co-host Nadia Johnstone-Smith from the Future Faces diversity and inclusion group to discuss the year-round support offered by Birmingham Pride, as well as the evolution of the 27-year-old organisation. Char also speaks candidly about some of the barriers she has had to overcome as a mixed race, neurodiverse member of the LGBTQ+ community. Find out why the work done by Birmingham Pride has "massive ripple effect for the rest of the world."

    30 min
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Future Faces: The Young Professionals Podcast is the official podcast of the Future Faces Chambers of Commerce, a network helping young professionals across the West Midlands to network and develop. Hosted by Future Faces manager Sophie Poduval-Morrell, this podcast is a platform to showcase the region’s young talent and discuss a range of topics that are important to this generation of future leaders.

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