The Student Sessions

The inspirational Naomi Ngondi reflects on her journey from South Africa to the U.K. She talks about adjusting to cultural differences, racism, mental health and overcoming personal battles.

Today Tonia is talking to the inspirational Chike Iroegbunam. Chike is an accounting and finance postgraduate student with ambitions to enter high finance. This dream has at times felt, due to unforeseen setbacks, fanciful.

Today Tonia is talking to the inspirational Nia Modley. Nia is a final year psychology undergraduate student with a passion and enthusiasm for destigmatizing mental health illnesses.

In this episode Tonia Galati is chatting with the inspirational Lauren Dennis. Lauren is from Sheffield and is a data analyst apprentice. She uses her voice to help raise awareness of sickle cell disease, an illness which affects her daily.

In this first episode of Season 3 Tonia Galati is talking to the inspirational Reggie Nelson. Reggie is a role model to many and known for securing an internship after door knocking in one of London’s wealthiest areas.

In our final episode of Series Two, we have a very special episode of The Student Sessions! Today Tonia talks with our guests about the value of mentoring. We look at both sides, what is it like to be the mentee and what it takes to be a mentor

Graduating from University is sometimes a challenge in itself. But how do you deal with the challenges and uncertainty provided by a global pandemic? The current environment makes finding a job difficult. Tonia talks with Harriet and Aneesa about their experiences of graduating during these unprecedented times.

Choosing a degree may feel like an easy choice if you know what you want, but what if it turns out it’s not quite what you imagined. Is it okay to suddenly change gear and take a different degree?

Getting an internship is a great way to earn experience but what if find yourself doing a lot of work for no pay? Can experience be worth more than money? Well this session Tonia speaks with Miyoshi about what it was like to work for nothing and the best way you can communicate with your boss to get the most out of your internship.

On today’s session Tonia talks with Hal, Didi and Ashleigh about what’s it like to work for an independent business. We chat about what an independent is and some of the benefits that come from working with one. We also talk about the challenges you may face but how to overcome them and come out even stronger.

In this Session we speak with Akunya and Verity about what it is like to be a Freelancer. Tonia finds out the process of becoming a freelancer, the pros and cons, and with the help of Akunya, Verity gives you some tips on how to get the most out of being your own boss.

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Facing a setback or problem can really derail us. In today's session, Tonia talks with Nikita, Cristian, Bogdan who share their experience of dealing with setbacks and finding the best way to approach and overcome them. We talk about some of the unexpected setbacks our guests have had to faced and they give advice on how to prepare for the worst, and identifying positive outcomes through their experiences.

In this session we find out why volunteering is so important. Join Tonia as she talks with Lauren and Chido who discuss what volunteering is, what it was like for them, and the value that it can bring.

The world has changed a lot. With more work being undertaken online, now is the best time to start learning what it is like to work from home. In this session Tonia talks to Katie and Reagan about what it has been like to work remotely during a global pandemic.

In Episode 19, Tonia talks to Sonia about what it was like to get into a STEM career as a black female and how she was able to stand out in a competitive environment often dealing with strong personalities. Sonia also discusses why it is so important to inspire young females early on and get them into STEM careers.

What is like getting into Tech? In this session Tonia talks to Ola, Andre and Bernard who share their experiences of trying to get into the Tech industry. They also discuss the struggles of being an ethnic minority in the industry and share advice on how to stand out from the competition.

Being stuck in a career that's not right for you can be a daunting thought. That's why Cynthia joins Tonia today to talk about changing careers and returning to university to study as a mature learner. Cynthia shares some of the challenges she faced and gives some great advice on how to adapt to new environments.

What is a brand? And how can you get your personal brand out there online? In this session, Tonia talks to Jack and Aleysha who share their top tips on building a strong personal and online brand, as well as the do's and don’t's. They also discuss the importance of managing your digital footprint and how to develop a brand that is right for you.

n this episode Tonia is joined by Anna and Nero, who both relocated to the UK to undertake student programmes at the University of Greenwich. Anna and Nero discuss the challenges they have faced and also provide advice on navigating the UK recruitment and education system.

In this episode, Tonia is joined by Yessica who discusses the importance of face2face and online networking and the benefits to career progression. Yessica also shares some hints and tips to make the most out of networking scenarios.

In this episode Tonia is joined by Chloe and Ally who share their experiences of the mental health issues they have faced. They talk about their journey and the mechanisms they have put in place to help them succeed with their studies, careers and beyond.

In this episode, Tonia is joined by Nicolo, Giulia and Rimila who have all just completed their undergraduate degrees. The new graduates talk about the work experiences they have undertaken, and how these experiences have helped to shape their career paths and equip them with essential skills for the future works of work.

In this episode, Tonia talks to entrepreneurs Andre, Kimberley and Aleksandr who share their stories, together with their motivations for setting up their own businesses and the challenges that they have faced along the way.

In this episode, Tonia talks to Vera who shares her experiences of relocating to the UK and how she adapted to her new surroundings. Vera shares some of the challenges she has overcome and talks about some of the mechanisms she has put into place to help her build her confidence and push herself out of her comfort zone.

In this episode, Tonia is joined by Naomi and Yongpian who talk about diversity and their experiences of moving to the UK, and some of the challenges they have faced. They also address some of the current issues around inclusion in the workplace and how diversity has impacted their careers to date.

n this episode Tonia talks to Amy and Joshua, who share their experiences of experiential learning, and working in a multidisciplinary team. They reflect on the challenges of adapting to a new way of working and how the learning has enabled their development.

In this episode Tonia talks to Cody and Hannah, who reflect on how they have worked to stay ahead of the competition in an often competitive environment. Hanna and Cody also talk about the challenges and setbacks they have faced and overcome.

In this episode Tonia talks to Anup and Adnan, who talk about the realities of working for an SME and help to dispel some of the myths students have around SME opportunities. Adnan and Anup discuss how their experiences in SMEs helped to prepare them for their careers.

In this episode Tonia talks to Jordan and Zafirah from Aston University, who give their advice on managing your time effectively and adapting to different environments with differing expectations. They also share examples of when things haven't gone to plan!

In this episode Tonia talks to Bethany and Phillip from Nottingham Trent University, who reflect on their first two years of university and how they have been able to make the most of personal and professional development opportunities. They also share some of the challenges they have overcome.

In this episode Tonia talks to Lamin and Maariya from Birmingham City University, who share their experiences of doing an industrial placement, and dispel some of the myths surrounding these opportunities.

In this episode, Tonia talks to Heather Tymms, a mathematics student at Hertfordshire university. Heather discusses her determination to secure an industrial placement and how she ensured her disability wasn't a barrier in the recruitment process

In this episode, Tonia talks to Daniel and Naomi, who 7 years after graduating from Kingston University, reflect on making the most of university life and the challenges they overcame as students

In this final episode of series 1, Tonia talks to Damian Hughes about The Winning Mindset. Damian brings his experiences of working with sports champions and high performing sports teams, to talk about how students can take some of these insights and apply them to develop their own winning mindset.

Tonia is joined by Maximillion Simon, an Elite Life & Performance Coach. Maximillion talks to Tonia about imposter syndrome and lessons learned from his professional sporting career in how to overcome feelings of self-doubt and more.

In Episode 14, Tonia Galati talks to Hannah Salton about nudging comfort zones and learning from rejection.

In episode 13 Tonia Galati chats with Matt Johnston about understanding career and employment options.

In this episode, Tonia Galati talks to Kevser Kilinc who shares her apprenticeship experience and dispels some of the myths surround this career option.

In Episode 11 Tonia Galati talks with Aden Watkins about Mental Health Awareness with a 'be Kind' theme.

In episode 10 Tonia Galati chats with Carl Reader who is a serial entrepreneur, chairman of business advisory firm d&t, and author. They examine business myths and challenges.

In Episode 8 - Tonia Galati chats with Jordan Reader about 'The Road Less Travelled.' Jordan is a 21 year old voiceover artist and audiobook narrator.

In Episode 7 your host Tonia Galati is chatting with Sharon Critchlow, the theme is Believe in Yourself as Sharon describes how she left school with few qualifications and became a qualified accountant at age 23, a company Director at 28 and sold her shares in her multi million pound business at 44.

In Episode 6 Tonia Galati is chatting with Sophie Milliken. Sophie is an award-winning recruitment and employability expert.

In Episode 5 your host Tonia Galati is talking to Charlie Ball about Tomorrows World: The Future Labour Market.

In Episode 4, Tonia Galati is chatting with Ryan Makuku about building social capital and belonging.

In Episode 3 Tonia Galati talks with Kate Llewellyn Cripps about all aspects of confidence.

In Episode 2 with Craig Hiskett, Tonia and Craig explore the very relevant world of resilience. Craig is a Freelance Trainer, Coach and Facilitator with Craig Hiskett - Learning Solutions, based in Stutgartt in Germany.

Episode one, Reggie Nelson, Maintaining a positive mindset. Reggie tells Tonia Galati all about his inspiring journey.

This is a brief introduction to The Student Sessions series of PODCASTs, hosted by Tonia Galati and introduced by The Branding Man, Steve Keith.