{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/667ac78d83e70f59f79dd863/682cd2286511fe0dd5149340?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"From Cumbria to the Games Industry – Nicole’s Journey","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/667ac78d83e70f59f79dd863/1747767828860-28388f10-0b92-43af-8100-17d82c9c542f.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Growing up in a working-class town in northern England, Nicole was expected to follow the traditional route into engineering. But her passion pulled her in a different direction. After leaving university early, she took a leap of faith with an online animation course—and never looked back.</p><p><br></p><p>Through sheer determination, self-taught skills, and relentless networking, Nicole carved out her place in the creative industry. Now a BAFTA member and a local inspiration, she shares her incredible journey of breaking barriers and defying expectations.</p><p><br></p><p>🔥 Whether you're an aspiring creative or just need a dose of motivation, Nicole’s story proves that you don’t need to follow the usual path to achieve your dreams.</p><p><br></p><p>👇 Listen now and get inspired!</p><p><br></p><p>🔔 Subscribe for more inspirational stories and insights into those from working class and low socioeconomic backgrounds!</p><p><br></p><p>👍 Like this if you enjoyed Nicole's journey!</p><p><br></p><p>🗣️ Comment below with your thoughts and questions for Nicole!</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Us:</p><p>- Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/initialstep.co.uk/</p><p>- Apple podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/initial-step/id1758128198</p><p>- Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZizcM5a2HEQKcaAPToysk?si=79fb1e8a830a4ec9</p><p>- Linktree - https://linktr.ee/initialstep</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Nicole</p><p>- LinkedIn -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-gregory-baa9271b2/</p><p>- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coley.animations/</p><p><br></p><p>Thanks for listening!</p><p><br></p><p>#initialstep #workingclass #lowsocioeconomicbackground #creativeindustry #TVandFilm #Advertising #PRandMarketing #CreativeJourney #CareerInspiration #anyonecanachievesuccess #CreativeCareer #AnimationJourney #SelfTaughtSuccess #BAFTAMember #NicoleStory #Inspiration</p>","author_name":"James Taylor"}