Episodes

Since the start of 2020, I've had the pleasure of catching up with and interviewing my former students about their careers and experiences of life after school. Not only did I learn lots about their fascinating jobs and careers but was also impressed by the nuggets of wisdom and insights they each offered - so I thought I'd create a couple of bonus episodes where I revisit each interview and share what this old teacher learnt from her former students! Part 2 includes: Victoria Jones - The Driven...

Since the start of 2020, I've had the pleasure of catching up with and interviewing my former students about their careers and experiences of life after school. Not only did I learn lots about their fascinating jobs and careers but was also impressed by the nuggets of wisdom and insights they each offered - so I thought I'd create a couple of bonus episodes where I revisit each interview and share what this old teacher learnt from her former students! Part 1 includes: Emma Pooley - The Practical...

We go out with a bang in this last episode of the series, as I chat with former student Tim - who is now a Musician ! Tim is one half of the mighty musical duo that is The Escape, and so, I have a go at a bit of mixing myself and weave their music into the interview (you can listen to the track in full at the end). And of course, we chat about Tim's best and worst day being a Musician ! Remember if you are interested in finding out more about life as a Musician then head on over to our Instagram...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with former student Emma, who is currently in South Korea performing in the World Tour of Phantom of the Opera! We talk about the joys and realities of the business we call show, and of course the best day, worst day and average day being a Stage Actor! Remember, if you are interested in finding out more about what it takes to be a Stage Actor then head on over to our Instagram account @astrozookeeper where Emma has kindly given us her follow up 3 ...

In this episode, it was a treat to catch up with David, a former student who is now a Brand Designer ! Now, this one goes quite deep and existential as we explore the possibility that everything has a brand.... but then again we do talk about McDonalds! ;) And of course, we chat about the best and worst day of being an Brand Designer ! Remember if you are interested in finding out more about the world of Brand Designer then head on over to our Instagram account @astrozookeeper where David has ki...

In this episode, I met with Adrian - a former student who is now a Camera operator and Grip - as he says, putting the motion in motion pictures! We chat about how he originally wanted to be an astronaut having been inspired by movies, to now being the guy who is on set filming the movies! And of course the best day, worst day and average day being an Camera operator and Grip ! Remember, if you are interested in finding out more about life behind the camera of TV and film sets then head on over t...

In this episode, I met with former student Victoria at her house where I was greeted by her gorgeous Labrador Maui and inquisitive cat Inca! The perfect audience to talk about life as a Veterinary surgeon! We chat about what it's like to work with all creatures great and small - and often the trickiest of them all - their owners! And of course the best day, worst day and average day being a Vet! Remember, if you are interested in finding out more about what it takes to be a Vet then head on ove...

In this episode, I travelled back to the centre of Croydon, to a fancy office where I met with the lovely human being that is Laurence Grant - a former student who is now a Business founder and Director ! We chat about how he went from 'Joker of the Year' at school to 'Young Inspiration of the year' for Croydon! And of course the best day, worst day and average day being an Business founder ! Remember, if you are interested in finding out more about what it takes to start a Business then head on...

In this episode I had lots of laughs chatting to Gillian, a former student who is now an Illustrator and indeed a Children's book author ! We chat about what it feels like to have your creations on the shelves in bookshops and how her career ambitions at the age of 5 were a little different! And of course the best day, worst day and average day being an Illustrator ! Remember if you are interested in finding out more about the world of Illustration then head on over to our Instagram account @ast...

In this episode I had such a lovely time chatting to Emma, a former student who is now a City Farmer ! I know right - who knew they existed! We chat about all sorts of things including what it's like to look after a newly born lamb and how many hours Emma spends cleaning up poo! And of course the best day, worst day and average day of being an City Farmer ! Remember if you are interested in finding out more about the world of City Farming then head on over to our Instagram account @astrozookeepe...

In this episode I had the pleasure of catching up with Philip, a former student who is now a Theatre Director ! We chat about all sorts of things including how Philip didn't take Drama GCSE and yet still found his heart in the world of theatre! And of course the best day, worst day and average day of being an Theatre Director ! Remember if you are interested in finding out more about the world of Theatre Directing then head on over to our Instagram account @astrozookeeper where Philip has kindly...

Welcome to my pilot episode of Astronaut to Zookeeper Podcast - whoop we made it! In this episode I chat to my big brother who is an Architect ! We cover all the important questions like what do you wear to work, how much money do you make and what would you have to do to get fired from your job! And of course the best day, worst day and average day being an Architect ! In our future episodes I will be focussing on catching up with former students but I thought it best to use my lovely brother a...