Not For Everyone
29 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -University is Not For Everyone. Join Febe as she interviews incredible people who didn’t go to university yet continue to succeed in their chosen field with the aim of showing you can do the same. Each week we will be talking to a new guest about their job, how they got to where they are and the pressures people face in getting a degree. They’ll be sharing advice, stories, insights and much more with the hope to give you the confidence to determine your own future. Whether you’re a student, looking for a change of career or just want to listen to Febe chatting to interesting people, this is the podcast for you.
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Sonya Matharu
November 16, 2021 08:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBThis weeks podcast guest is Sonya Matharu, a mortgage broker and the wonderful women behind @sonya_themortgagemum After changing her mind about studying fashion when she left school, it left Sonya feeling a little lost and directionless. But after securing a role as a PA to a mortgage broker, Sonya quickly found a job that she was really interested in and worked her way up to where she is today. Make sure you check out Sonya’s top 3 people to follow using the links below. Jacqueline H...
Lily Marston
November 09, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBThis weeks podcast guest is Lily Marston, who is a Cloud Architect Apprentice currently working for Microsoft. Like many of us, Lily didn't realise there were so many apprenticeship opportunities in STEM, so after coming across this apprenticeship, Lily decided last minute to pursue an alternative route instead of heading off to university. Make sure you check out Lily's top 3 people to follow using the links below. Holly Instagram - @herhelloworld Emery Anne Instagram - @emerywalleric...
Jordan Bedford
November 02, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBThis weeks podcast guest is Jordan Bedford, who after 4 years of working in a school overseas, decided to move back home to the UK and enter the world of esports. I had no idea this type of job existed so it was really fascinating to talk to Jordan and find out more about this sector as well of loads of other stories about not going to uni. Make sure you check out Jordan’s Instagram and his top 3 people to follow using the links below. Greta Thunberg Instagram - @gretathunberg Millennial ...
Manisha Sandhar
October 26, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBFebe talks to Manisha Sandhar, the founder of Talento, a career coaching business for young professionals. We talk about her decision to do a sponsored degree programme instead of going to university despite other peoples views, the impacts that's had on her career and she provides loads of great advice for school leavers. Make sure you check out Talento's Instagram and her top 3 people to follow using the links below. Vex King Instagram - @vexking Melody Hossaini Instagram - @melody_ho...
Keeley Lewis
October 19, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBThis weeks podcast guest is Keeley Lewis, who is a Project Manager Apprentice working for Warner Bros. Keeley has worked on some incredible projects and is the perfect example how some work experience can turn into some amazing opportunities. The perfect episode for anyone looking for an alternative route into the creative industry. Make sure you check out Keeley's top 3 people to follow using the links below. Steven Bartlett Instagram - @Steven Ben Francis Instagram - @benfrancis High...
Season 3 Trailer
October 12, 2021 04:00 - 45 seconds - 563 KBWe are back with Season 3 on October 19th! Febe is going to be joined by another 10 incredible guests who have chosen an alternative route to a successful career with the aim of showing students that they can do the same. Each week Febe will be talking to a new guest about their career journey, their experience with not going to university and giving you some more fantastic advice. We hope this podcast gives students the confidence to determine their own future, even if that means not goin...
Bryony Groom
August 24, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBFor this final episode of Season 2, Febe spoke to Bryony Groom, who currently works for a small business and runs her own blog 'life without uni'. After travelling for over 4 years, Bryony decided it was time to plant her roots and moved back to the UK. Since then she has worked various jobs while building her experience which has led to some amazing opportunities. Make sure you check out Bryony's Instagram and her top 3 people to follow using the links below. Deanna Giuleitti Instagram ...
Lucy Watts
August 17, 2021 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBThis weeks podcast guest is Lucy, a Food Science degree apprentice currently working for Avara Foods. Sounds like a pretty cool role if you ask me... I didn't know these sort of opportunities were available so it was really interesting to talk about it all. Lucy dropped out of college and went into full time work which ultimately led her to get this amazing apprenticeship opportunity, proving once again that education isn't everything. Make sure you check out Lucy's Instagram and her top 3...
Charlotte Fitzpatrick
August 10, 2021 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBIn this episode Febe talks to Charlotte Fitzpatrick, a TV & Technology degree apprentice at BT and the women behind @apprentice.ally. A great episode for those looking for a first hand insight into apprenticeships, especially from the social and salary side of things. As a proud ambassador for apprenticeships, Charlotte is passionate about everything we talked about, so you don't want to miss this one! Make sure you check out Charlotte's Instagram and her top 3 people to follow using the li...
Katie James
July 20, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this episode Febe talks to Katie James, a finance apprentice at one of the big 4 and the women behind @afinanceapprentice. A refreshingly positive episode on what it's really like working for one of the big 4 as an apprentice. We talk about Katie's experience with her apprenticeship, her future plans and she provides us with loads of great advice for those looking to get into the finance world. Make sure you check out Katie's Instagram and her top 3 people to follow using the link below....
Maia Crockford
July 06, 2021 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBIn this episode Febe talks to Maia, the amazing women behind @mylegalcareer. Maia not only works at a law firm as a Solicitor Apprentice, she also runs very successful Instagram, TikTok and YouTube accounts. We talk about Maia's experience with her apprenticeship, her future plans and she provides loads of really useful information for those looking to go into Law. Make sure you check out Maia's Instagram, YouTube & TikTok. Isobel Instagram - @abusinessapprentice Holly Instagram - @thatla...
Lauren Derrett
June 29, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBIn this episode Febe talks to Lauren Derrett, who after leaving school at 14 has gone on to become an author, public speaker and now runs the incredibly successful Wear 'em Out reusable period pad business. We talked about how not going to uni has influenced her parenting, what life is like as a business owner and how she has felt not going to university. Be sure to check out her 'top 3' people to follow using the links below. Find Wear 'em out on Instagram Joanna Kenny Instagram - @joanna...
Rachel Martin
June 22, 2021 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBIn this episode Febe talks to Rachel Martin, the founder of Accountant She and Strive X. We learn more about Rachel's incredible career journey since leaving school, her experience with apprenticeships, starting her own accountancy business and what it's been like studying for a masters without an undergraduate degree. Be sure to check out Rachel's Instagram and her YouTube channel and remember to do a spring clean of your feed this week! Find Rachel on Instagram and YouTube Follow us on ...
Lauren Rosenbaum
June 15, 2021 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBIn this episode Febe talks to Lauren Rosenbaum, an online engagement assistant. We learn more about Lauren's career journey since leaving school a year early, her experience with apprenticeships and she provides a great insight into what it's like not going to university. Be sure to check out Lauren's Instagram and her 'top 3' people to follow using the links below. Find Lauren on Instagram Cecilia Blomdahl Instagram - @sejsejlija Beth Instagram - @bethsandland Abi Instagram - @midsizeg...
Aimie Cheetham
June 08, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBIn this episode Febe talks to Aimie Cheetham, a Level 6 Architectural Apprentice. We learn more about Aimie's career journey since leaving school, her apprenticeship and she gives loads of great advice for those looking to get into the architectural world. Be sure to check out Aimie's Instagram and her 'top 3' people to follow using the links below. Find Aimie on Instagram Sana Tabassum Instagram - @sana.rchitecture :scale - @to.scale Future Architects Front Instagram - @fa.front Ana ...
Chanelle Pattinson
June 01, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBWe are back and kicking off a brand new season with Chanelle Pattinson, a Financial Advisor. We learn more about Chanelle's career journey since school, what the role of a financial advisor involves and what it's been like not going to university. Be sure to check out Chanelle's Instagram and her top few people to follow using the links below. Find Chanelle on Instagram The Happy Newspaper Instagram - @thehappynewspaper Boss Babe Instagram - @bossbabe.inc And any dog account! Follow us ...
Season 2 Trailer
May 18, 2021 05:00 - 52 seconds - 642 KBAfter the incredible response to season 1, Febe is back with season 2 on June 1st! University is Not For Everyone so come and join Febe as she interviews another 10 incredible people who have chosen an alternative route to a successful career with the aim of showing students that they can do the same. Each week Febe will be talking to a new guest about their career journey, their experience with not going to university and giving you some more fantastic advice. We hope this podcast gives ...
Febe Campbell-Collins
April 20, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBIn this Bonus episode Febe Campbell-Collins is on the hot seat as she talks through her career journey since leaving sixth form, what she's up to now and what it's been like not going to university. A great episode to get to know the voice behind the podcast and find out what makes Febe so passionate about this topic. Follow us on instagram @notforeveryoneofficial Thank you so much for listening to Not For Everyone, we would love you to leave us a review & subscribe so you never miss an e...
Alice Russell
April 13, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBIn this final episode of Season 1, Febe talks to Alice Russell, a Private Flight Attendant. We learn more about Alice's career journey since leaving during her first year at sixth form, what a role as a private flight attendant involves and what it's been like not going to university. Be sure to check out Alice's Instagram and her 'top 3' people to follow using the links below. Find Alice on Instagram Jamie Gibson Instagram - @flightess Lisa Nichols Instagram - @lisa2motivate Megan Lane ...
Megan Smith
April 06, 2021 05:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBIn this episode Febe talks to Megan Smith, a Tax Apprentice. We learn more about Megan's career journey since leaving school after GCSEs, tax apprenticeships and she gives loads of great advice for those looking to get into the tax world. Be sure to check out Megan's Instagram, LinkedIn and her 'top 3' people to follow using the links below. Find Megan on Instagram and LinkedIn Sofia Thomas - LinkedIn sqHERmile Instagram - @sqhermile Grace Beverley Instagram - @gracebeverley Follow us o...
Anna Lewis
March 30, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBIn this episode Febe talks to Anna Lewis, a News Editor at Delish UK. We talk about Anna's career journey since leaving school and she provides loads of great advice for those looking to get into journalism. Be sure to check out Anna's Instagram and her 'top 3' people (& dog) to follow using the links below. Find Anna on Instagram Ravneet Gill Instagram - @ravneeteats Countertalk Instagram - @countertalk Lauren Smith Instagram - @laurenjsmith13 Bosco the Dog Instagram - @boscoandhisb...
Charlotte Betts
March 23, 2021 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBIn this episode Febe talks to Charlotte Betts, an Early in Career Programme Manager who works with companies to ensure they have the best apprenticeship, graduate and internship programmes possible. We learn more about Charlotte's role, her career journey since leaving school and she gives LinkedIn 'newbies' a quick guide on where to start. Find Charlotte on LinkedIn The Female Lead Instagram - @the_female_lead LinkedIn - The Female Lead Amazing If Instagram - @amazingif LinkedIn - Ama...
Rachel Gilfrin
March 16, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBIn this episode Febe talks to Rachel Gilfrin, the owner of Rachel Harriet Coaching which specialises in coaching ambitious women wanting to grow their business or fast track their careers. We talk about Rachel's career journey since leaving sixth form, her inspiration behind starting her coaching business, and loads more advice and thoughts on being proudly degree-free! Be sure to check out Rachel and her 'top 3' using the links below. Find Rachel on Instagram Check out her website HERE ...
Isobel (@abusinessapprentice)
March 09, 2021 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBIn this episode Febe talks to Isobel, the incredible women behind @abusinessapprentice. Isobel not only runs very successful instagram and TikTok accounts but it also works at a law firm as a business professional apprentice. We talk about Isobel’s experience with her apprenticeship, her future plans and all about her social media platforms. Make sure you check out Isobel's Instagram & TikTok. Maria Hatzistefanis Instagram - @mrsrodial Maia Crockford Instagram - @mylegalcareer TikTok - @...
Poppy Roadnight
March 02, 2021 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBIn this episode Febe talks to Poppy Roadnight, the owner of Cub & Dandy. We talk about Poppy's career journey since leaving school, starting a new business during a pandemic, and loads more including her inspiration, advice and thoughts on being self employed! Be sure to check out Cub & Dandy and Poppy's 'top 3' using the links below. Find Club & Dandy on Instagram & Check out the website HERE Holly Tucker Instagram - @hollytucker Stacey Solomon Instagram - @staceysolomon Some Positive ...
Sophie Winter
February 23, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBIn this episode Febe talks to Sophie Winter, an Senior Audit Associate and Career Blogger. Not only do they discuss Sophie's Career Journey, but they have an honest conversation about the realities of being an apprenticeship in the corporate world. Sophie tells us about her website that helps support young people entering the corporate world, and those in apprenticeships too. Find Sophie on Instagram & Check out Sophie's Website HERE Maddie - Mind The Gap Graduates Instagram - @mindtheg...
Rob Taylor
February 16, 2021 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBFebe is joined by BBC Senior Camera Journalist, Rob Taylor, to discuss his career journey and his experience with apprenticeships. Rob has had the opportunity to capture some incredible stories on camera, and has worked on some amazing projects, a great role model for those wanting to break into the TV industry. Find Rob on Twitter or Contact him via his website HERE. Amol Rajan Twitter - @amolrajan Instagram - @amolrajan Emma Bentley Twitter - @EmmaLBentley Instagram - @justemmawithac...
Conor Cotton
February 09, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBIn this episode Febe talks to the Commercial Director of Not Going To Uni, Conor Cotton. They discuss Conor’s career journey since leaving school, how we can raise awareness for early careers and Conor provides loads of great advice for young people considering apprenticeships. Find Conor on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn & much more. Check out - Not Going To Uni Website Steven Bartlett Instagram - @Steven Listen to his podcast - The Diary Of A CEO Steve Keith (The Branding Man) Instag...
Trailer
February 02, 2021 11:00 - 1 minute - 1.01 MBSubscribe for free now & get ready to listen to the first episode before anyone else! University is Not For Everyone so come and join me as I interview incredible people who don’t have a degree yet continue to succeed in their chosen field with the aim of showing students that they can do the same. Each week I will be talking to a new guest about their job, how they got to where they are and the pressures people face in getting a degree. They’ll be sharing advice, stories, insights and much ...