It's here! The last of 3 episodes in this series shining a light on some very accomplished women who would likely enhance your feed if you follow them on LinkedIn.  "Saluting Our Sisters" is the theme of Black History Month 2023 in the UK. This has inspired today's topic of the Dive Into Your Career podcast - "32 awesome UK-connected black and mixed heritage women to follow on LinkedIn" (Part 3 of 3).In this episode... I am proud to introduce  the final11 of the 32 women who feature in this series. Please note... there was no vote. There are no rankings. This isn't even divided by industry. Over the three parts, these episodes feature 32 black and mixed heritage women whose work I have seen up close or from afar and who I greatly admire. Importantly, for the purpose of this list - they are also active content creators and contributors on LinkedIn, the world's biggest online professional network - so aren't you lucky to be able to click a button in these show notes and follow them on the platform.So here goes, here's the list. Do remember to make sure that you share this episode if it's of value to you and also subscribe to the Dive Into Your Career podcast to make sure you don't miss more valuable career development content. (22) Shereen Daniels Follow Shereen on LinkedIn(23) Annika Allen Follow Annika on LinkedIn(24) Ladi Mohammed ChapmanFollow Ladi on LinkedIn4(25) Cel Amade Follow Cel on LinkedIn5. (26) Serlina Boyd Follow Serlina on LinkedIn6. (27) Deborah B Williams Follow Deborah on LinkedIn7. (28) Naomi KellmanFollow Naomi on LinkedIn8. (29) Ramat Tejani Follow Ramat on LinkedIn9. (30) Vanessa Sam Follow Vanessa on LinkedIn10. (31) Hayley Mulenda Follow Hayley on LinkedIn11. (32) Marielle Legair Follow Marielle on LinkedInand a bonus mention 12. (33) Ore Ade Follow Ore on LinkedInAs you know, this list is not exhaustive but is packed full of recommendations so that when it comes to content and fascinating people to follow, engage with and learn from -  you can ensure the spirit and energy of BHM stays with you, throughout the year. Catch you on another episode of the Dive Into Your Career podcast soon. Do feel free to engage with this topic (or indeed with me) at any of the below: Follow Your Career And Future on Instagram and TikTok Via "Gina Visram" on LinkedIn (where they may be a post with a link to this episode where you can contribute some wisdom / reflections) Sign up for the mailing list (for students and graduates... a list for their supporters will follow) E-mail me on [email protected] with any questions you have or suggestions for future podcast topics

"Saluting Our Sisters" is the theme of Black History Month 2023 in the UK. This has inspired today's topic of the Dive Into Your Career podcast - "32 awesome UK-connected black and mixed heritage women to follow on LinkedIn" (Part 2 if 3).In this episode... I am proud to introduce 11 of the 32 women who will feature in this series. (If you've listened to the first episode you will see that there were meant to be 20... but I added a few more!)Please note... there was no vote. There are no rankings. This isn't even divided by industry. Over the three parts, these episodes feature 32 black and mixed heritage women whose work I have seen up close or from afar and who I greatly admire. Importantly, for the purpose of this list - they are also active content creators and contributors on LinkedIn, the world's biggest online professional network - so aren't you lucky to be able to click a button in these show notes and follow them on the platform.So here goes, here's the list. Do remember to make sure that you share this episode if it's of value to you and also subscribe to the Dive Into Your Career podcast to make sure you don't miss more valuable career development content. Names and LinkedIn links of 11 of our 32 women featured in this short series include the below. Listen to the episode for further details and context:(11) Chichi EruchaluFollow Chichi on LinkedIn(12) Vee Kativhu Follow Vee on LinkedIn(13) Dr Anne Marie ImafidonFollow Dr Imafidon on LinkedIn(14) Rebecca Achieng Ajulu-BushellFollow Rebecca on LinkedIn(15) Kike Oniwinde AgoroFollow Kike on LinkedIn(16) Lisa AndersonFollow Lisa on LinkedIn(17) Sharon ThomasFollow Sharon on LinkedIn(18) Faith LockenFollow Faith on LinkedIn(19) Lady Phyll Opoku-GyimahFollow Lady Phyll on LinkedIn(20) Stacy MooreFollow Stacy on LinkedIn(21) Michelle Raymond Follow Michelle on LinkedInSee you soon for part 3!Do feel free to engage with this topic (or indeed with me) at any of the below: Follow Your Career And Future on Instagram and TikTok Via "Gina Visram" on LinkedIn (where they may be a post with a link to this episode where you can contribute some wisdom / reflections) Sign up for the mailing list (for students and graduates... a list for their supporters will follow) E-mail me on [email protected] with any questions you have or suggestions for future podcast topics

"Saluting Our Sisters" is the theme of Black History Month 2023 in the UK. This has inspired today's topic of the Dive Into Your Career podcast - "32 awesome UK-connected black and mixed heritage women to follow on LinkedIn" (Part 1). ***(Please note that since recording this episode - the total number of number of women mentioned in these 3 episodes will be 32)In this episode... I am proud to introduce 10 of the 20 women who will feature in this series. Please note... there was no vote. There are no rankings. This isn't even divided by industry. Over the two parts, these episodes feature 20 black and mixed heritage women whose work I have seen up close or from afar and who I greatly admire. Importantly, for the purpose of this list - they are also active content creators and contributors on LinkedIn, the world's biggest online professional network - so aren't you lucky to be able to click a button in these show notes and follow them on the platform. So here goes, here's the list. Do remember to make sure that you share this episode if it's of value to you and also subscribe to the Dive Into Your Career podcast to make sure you don't miss part 2 or any other amazing episodes ahead. Names and LinkedIn links of 10 of our 20 women featured in this short series include the below. Listen to the episode for further details and context:Davinia Tomlinson Follow Davinia on LinkedInJenny Garrett OBEFollow Jenny Garrett OBE in LinkedInNova ReidFollow Nova Reid on LinkedInVeronica Patton-CemmFollow Veronica Patton-Cemm on LinkedInShola Mos-ShogbamimuFollow Shola Mos-Shogbamimu on LinkedInRonke LawalFollow Ronke Lawal on LinkedInAmina Yonis PhDFollow Amina Yonis PhD on LinkedInAkima Paul-LambertFollow Akima Paul-Lambert  on LinkedInDenise MyersFollow Denise Myers on LinkedInMildred TalabiFollow Mildred Talabi on LinkedInSee you soon for part 2!Do feel free to engage with this topic (or indeed with me) at any of the below: Follow Your Career And Future on Instagram and TikTok Via "Gina Visram" on LinkedIn (where they may be a post with a link to this episode where you can contribute some wisdom / reflections) Sign up for the mailing list (for students and graduates... a list for their supporters will follow) E-mail me on [email protected] with any questions you have or suggestions for future podcast topics

How do I make new friends? What is the accommodation like?How does cleaning work in halls? Conversations about creating a positive start to the new academic year are taking place far and wide - and while not all of these questions above are addressed - this 2-part episode episode highlighting "10 ways to have a positive start to the new academic year" is my contribution. Listen to Part 1 (featuring numbers 1-5) hereIn this episode of the Dive Into Your Career podcast - there are even more suggestions about how to create a good foundation for an amazing academic year ahead... including actively building employability skills (# 6) and start conversations (with curiosity) (# 10). Whether you are starting Year 12 in a new school or college; starting your undergraduate degree or even just determined to have a great year - regardless of your stage in education - I hope you will find a few suggestions here that you will commit to trying! As ever, it would be brilliant to hear about what resonates and what actions you take so feel free to DM me on Instagram, message me on LinkedIn or get in touch in any way (details below) to let me know how you are getting on. Have an amazing start to the academic year. You've got this! Do feel free to engage with this topic (or indeed with me) at any of the below: Follow Your Career And Future on Instagram and TikTok Via "Gina Visram" on LinkedIn (where they may be a post with a link to this episode where you can contribute some wisdom / reflections) Sign up for the mailing list (for students and graduates... a list for their supporters will follow) E-mail me on [email protected] with any questions you have or suggestions for future podcast topics

Happy New Year! Okay okay... that's not quite right. Happy New ACADEMIC year! (If you're listening in real time), it is September - and it's back to school season, whether you are heading back to secondary school or starting / returning to university. New academic years are so full of promise, but also before you get into the swing of things, can be nerve wracking and uncertain - especially if you are in a new environment, be it:a new post-16 setting like a college or new sixth form to you... or post-18,  where you may be embarking on a new apprenticeship or university degree. The coming weeks may include leaving home for the first time, moving into student accommodation, having a first taste of lectures and seminars and so much more. It's a big deal for you... and indeed for your parents who are supporting you with the greatest of hope for this new chapter. So, on this episode of the Dive Into Your Career podcast, we take a look at the first 5 of 10 ways to have a positive start to the new academic year.  (If you haven't subscribed to this podcast yet make sure you do, so you ensure you don' miss the second part to this episode and the many awesome episodes which will follow)Check out the episode and don't forget to share it if you find it helpful!Do feel free to engage with this topic (or indeed with me) at any of the below: Follow Your Career And Future on Instagram and TikTok Via "Gina Visram" on LinkedIn (where they may be a post with a link to this episode where you can contribute some wisdom / reflections) Sign up for the mailing list (for students and graduates... a list for their supporters will follow) E-mail me on [email protected] with any questions you have or suggestions for future podcast topics

If you, or anyone you know is in a situation where it recently became apparent that your "Plan A" wasn't going to happen as you hoped - then this will be a useful episode for you. Inspired by A-Level (& GCSE) results season, this episode of the Dive Into Your Career podcast gives some food for thought and specific ideas around how to change direction and create a new vision for your future. Coming to terms with the fact that your original plan will not be happening in the way you intended can be tough, but stay tuned to this episode for some ideas about how you can take the necessary next steps to adjust your vision and move forward positivelyAs ever, if this is episode is useful - please do share it far and wide! Do feel free to engage with this topic (or indeed with me) at any of the below: Follow Your Career And Future on Instagram and TikTok Via "Gina Visram" on LinkedIn (where they may be a post with a link to this episode where you can contribute some wisdom / reflections) Sign up for the mailing list (for students and graduates... a list for their supporters will follow) E-mail me on [email protected] with any questions you have or suggestions for future podcast topics

As we enter A-Level results day 2023, my mind and heart goes out to students around the U.K. and globally who follow the British system, with their own hearts in their throats right now. On the cusp of greatness (whether or not they achieve their grades) and soon to realise whether the expectation and hope they have for themselves for their immediate next chapter is to be realised as they envisioned it… or whether it is time for them to dream a new dream (or pivot the existing one, or at the very least - reset the potential timing of it all).Such a big day.  If you missed your offer - firstly *hugs*. I am so soooo sorry. I know it can be devastating. You will need to recalibrate and come up with a new plan. Do listen to this episode of the Dive Into Your Career podcast - it is full of gems just for you. Do listen and share this episode with anyone in your world who is creating a new vision  or new plan for themselves, after navigating some disappointing results. All while remembering that regardless of your results you are just as incredible as you were before receiving them - and if you are kind to yourself in this process and ready to take action, you can create a brilliant alternative plan. Do feel free to engage with this topic (or indeed with me) at any of the below: Follow Your Career And Future on Instagram and TikTok Via "Gina Visram" on LinkedIn (where they may be a post with a link to this episode where you can contribute some wisdom / reflections) Sign up for the mailing list (for students and graduates... a list for their supporters will follow) E-mail me on [email protected] with any questions you have or suggestions for future podcast topics

In the 100th episode of the Dive Into Your Career podcast (that's right - 100... woohoo!!!) and today we are focusing on "8 ways to dive into your career which will improve your life and make your career journey more fun". At Your Career And Future, it's my mission to support students and graduates on their journey from education to employment (and entrepreneurship) in a spirit of fun and optimism, not fear and overwhelm. That fear and overwhelm on the journey to employment can be a result of uncertainty, confusion, fear of 'failure', denial and and even just the lack of interest and engagement when it comes to career development.  So - what can improve the feelings around the early career journey. How can it be more fun, interesting and impactful? Listen to this episode to work out how really immersing yourself on your career discovery journey can make it so much more fun! There are 8 ways in which you can do this and through listening to the episode you'll hear all about the below with full explanations and examples. Be self-reflectiveBe curiousStart researchingTake actionRecognise the proximity principleFail forwardRecognise your life has chapters Be kind to yourself If you are a student or graduate and haven't yet subscribed to this podcast - do so now! Do feel free to engage with this topic (or indeed with me) at any of the below: Follow Your Career And Future on Instagram and TikTok Via "Gina Visram" on LinkedIn (where they may be a post with a link to this episode where you can contribute some wisdom / reflections) Sign up for the mailing list (for students and graduates... a list for their supporters will follow) E-mail me on [email protected] with any questions you have or suggestions for future podcast topics

Hello. Helloooooo?! Anybody there?! If you are a subscriber / regular listener to the podcast (and huge thank you if you are!) - you may have been knocking on my podcast door and asking this question. It has been over a month since I published my last episode of the Dive Into Your Career podcast. Not great (says my inner critic) for someone who intends to publish one podcast episode per week. But (she says, determined to turn lemons into lemonade) - what better time to talk about this week's topic: Finding joy in creating content and your personal brand.When it comes to career development, I am a HUGE advocate of actively creating your personal brand and an integral part of that is publishing content online. Think about it:- Do you have a favourite beauty TikToker?- Do you know which LinkedIn contacts talk about opportunities for international students? Or social mobility? Or diversity, equity and inclusion?- Which instagrammers in your world create awesome travel on a budget content?- When you are ready to pay attention to your finances, which podcasters or YouTubers do you turn to?  Content creators often carve out a niche of sorts - for which you can depend on them. I hope that the Dive Into Your Career podcast here is one of the places you turn to when you are focused on your career progression. When you associate a certain person with a topic or specialism (or even personality trait - such as a content creator being funny) - that person is successfully building a personal brand. This is something that can make you positively stand out. ... and where else it is useful to positively stand out? Yup - that's right - when you are applying to jobs. Be yourself - loudly! Whether you want to publish content about sports, marketing, social impact, entertainment (music / film) , travel or anything else - you are engaging with something which is of interest and potentially brings you joy. So - whether you know you can regularly publish weekly or fortnightly or whether you are a bit adhoc (falling off the map like I did for a month) - get started. You can even warm up with LinkedIn (such an important platform) before potentially going down the road of a blog, podcast or YouTube channel.As well as any awesome work experience and internships - you can highlight your uniqueness through sharing what you choose to be known for online - and let this be a jumping off point for building relationships and positioning yourself well for job opportunities. If you are not yet convinced remember, you can revisit episode 077: What is PERSONAL BRANDING and can it improve my career prospects - but I do hope you are 'sold' on what we have been talking about today and are ready to create or revive the platform/s upon which you are creating content. In the summer or autumn of 2023 I am likely to create an online community where I can support you with this. Message or email me ([email protected]) if you think accountability and support will help you to make thiDo feel free to engage with this topic (or indeed with me) at any of the below: Follow Your Career And Future on Instagram and TikTok Via "Gina Visram" on LinkedIn (where they may be a post with a link to this episode where you can contribute some wisdom / reflections) Sign up for the mailing list (for students and graduates... a list for their supporters will follow) E-mail me on [email protected] with any questions you have or suggestions for future podcast topics

How do I figure out what I want to do with my life? This is a big, important question that many students and graduates grapple with on their journey from education to employment. Sometimes, the magnitude can result in overwhelm, uncertainty and even shame - none of which are helpful in moving forward positively.So  in this episode of the Dive Into Your Career career coach Gina Visram recommends 5 ways to approach what can be a big question, in a more purposeful, meaningful way. Dive in...Do feel free to engage with this topic (or indeed with me) at any of the below: Follow Your Career And Future on Instagram and TikTok Via "Gina Visram" on LinkedIn (where they may be a post with a link to this episode where you can contribute some wisdom / reflections) Sign up for the mailing list (for students and graduates... a list for their supporters will follow) E-mail me on [email protected] with any questions you have or suggestions for future podcast topics