How I Got Here - Career inspiration & business advice

In Episode 07, financial guru Emmanuel Asuquo, with over 15 years’ experience in finance, shares how his bedroom window became his vision board growing up and how setting high expectations aided him to become a young financial advisor at just 22 years old. Reece and Emmanuel explore the importance of getting intelligent with your finances, knowing your value and how Covid-19 has highlighted the need for multiple streams of income. 

Campaign Manager at Love Not Landfill, Hannah Carter shares her career journey, from corporate PR to pursuing her passion of helping the environment. Hannah explains what exactly a circular economy is, the difference between a Not for Profit organisation and a Charity and outlines how Love Not Landfill has helped divert a whopping 15.2 tonnes of clothing from landfill in 2019*.

Join Reece as he chats with foodie founders Bex of Bexfast, the all-natural, vegan breakfast company and Mehak Kansal founder and owner of Bindas Eatery, a new Indian restaurant concept whilst they talk all things suppliers, turning a dream into a reality, the challenges faced and getting their top tips on starting a business. 

Co-Founder of Gymbox, David Cooper, speaks to Reece Parkinson on how the brand took fitness to a new level, creating one of the original boutique gym concepts in the UK and the need to create unique and innovative experiences in a saturated market.  

In this episode Reece Parkinson sits down for a chat with Judy Joo, award winning Korean Chef, TV personality and founder of Seoul Bird, a new Korean street food concept at Westfield London. Judy shares the importance of food startups needing to adapt to the new environment post Covid-19, the significance of knowing your finances when starting a business and how its important to never giving up, and shoot for the stars.

Joined by CEO, and founder Philip Taylor of medicated skincare brand Carbon Theory, Reece Parkinson and Philip discuss how hard work and a little bit of magic helped the idea grow on a tight budget to become one of the top selling ranges in the U.K. and US in under 2 years. Philip shares his tips on starting a business in the skincare industry, the importance of having a unique selling point and the need to stay persistent.