There&#8217;s definitely still an element of complete disbelief from painter Emily Thornton that she&#8217;s actually getting to do this as her job every day. It&#8217;s infectiously endearing. Having done all sorts of different bits and pieces she...

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How do you make a career out of hula hooping? What book inspires a Grammy award-winning DJ? Where do you start if you want to set up a snowboard school? What’s it actually like to sell alcoholic sweets for a living?
 
On a mission to inspire and encourage young people to make a career from doing something they love, this is a series of weekly podcasts with creatives and start-ups. These chinwags include circus performers, musicians, food makers, writers, charity founders, actors, wine tasters, designers and are hosted by BBC Broadcaster Emily Chiswell - a name you may not recognise but a voice you’re almost certain to have heard!