
How I Got Here from Radio 1's Academy
BBC Radio 1
Joivan Wade and Percelle Ascott are here to help you live your dreams. Full of fresh wisdom for making your own future, they chat with entrepreneurs and influencers who have made their own path.
This podcast is created in association with Radio 1’s Academy. Discover more at http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/academy
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10: How Tolani Shoneye Got Here
How I Got Here from Radio 1's Academy
06/13/18 • 32 min
Joivan Wade and Percelle Ascott talk to Tolani Shoneye about how she got here. The boys talk about Tolani's early career, passing out from exhaustion in internships to revolutionising the landscape of journalism at Buzzfeed.
Throughout the series Joivan and Percelle will be talking to people who have made their own success and taken their ideas from bedroom to boardroom. Guests include comedy writer/performer Kayode Ewumi, entrepeneur Tara Button, BAFTA-nominated producer Elhum Shakerifar and comedian Mo Gilligan. The podcast is created in association with Radio 1's Academy. Discover more at http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/academy

15: The Best of How I Got Here
How I Got Here from Radio 1's Academy
09/12/18 • 17 min
Joivan Wade and Percelle Ascott look back at the podcast, remembering their guests' top tips and the best bits of their stories. Guests include Dee Kaate, Kayode Ewumi, Tara Button, Ant Best, Charmaine Hayden, Mo Gilligan, Elhum Shakerifar, Dumi Oburota, Emma Gannon, Abigail Bergstrom, Tolani Shoneye, Shazia Hossen, Grace Victory, Richie Brave and Jordan Stephens.
The podcast is created in association with Radio 1's Academy. Discover more at http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/academy

14: How Jordan Stephens Got Here
How I Got Here from Radio 1's Academy
08/23/18 • 20 min
Joivan Wade and Percelle Ascott talk to Jordan Stephens about how he got here. From sitting on a wall outside the Brit School to starring in Star Wars and selling millions of records as Rizzle Kicks.
Throughout the series Joivan and Percelle will be talking to people who have made their own success and taken their ideas from bedroom to boardroom. Guests include comedy writer/performer Kayode Ewumi, entrepeneur Tara Button, BAFTA-nominated producer Elhum Shakerifar, comedian Mo Gilligan.
The podcast is created in association with Radio 1's Academy. Discover more at http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/academy

13: How Richie Brave Got Here
How I Got Here from Radio 1's Academy
07/25/18 • 21 min
Joivan Wade and Percelle Ascott talk to Richie Brave about how he got here. From his early days as a thoughtful child to volunteering in the Criminal Justice System to being the face of nation-wide campaigns.
Throughout the series Joivan and Percelle will be talking to people who have made their own success and taken their ideas from bedroom to boardroom. Guests include comedy writer/performer Kayode Ewumi, entrepeneur Tara Button, BAFTA-nominated producer Elhum Shakerifar, comedian Mo Gilligan and actor/musician Jordan 'Rizzle Kicks' Stephens.
The podcast is created in association with Radio 1's Academy. Discover more at http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/academy

12: How Grace Victory Got Here
How I Got Here from Radio 1's Academy
07/11/18 • 29 min
Percelle Ascott talks to Grace Victory about how she got here. From beauty blogging on Youtube to fronting hard-hitting BBC documentaries, writing books, and disrupting the online scene.
Throughout the series Joivan and Percelle will be talking to people who have made their own success and taken their ideas from bedroom to boardroom. Guests include comedy writer/performer Kayode Ewumi, entrepeneur Tara Button, BAFTA-nominated producer Elhum Shakerifar and comedian Mo Gilligan. The podcast is created in association with Radio 1's Academy. Discover more at http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/academy

11: How Shazia Hossen Got Here
How I Got Here from Radio 1's Academy
06/28/18 • 26 min
Joivan Wade and Percelle Ascott talk to Shazia Hossen about how she got here. From developing an interest in fitness to being the first model to wear the hijab for Nike. Shazia has overcome all sorts of challenges and obstacles to become a leading personal trainer and female empowerment advocate with her own clothing line.
Throughout the series Joivan and Percelle will be talking to people who have made their own success and taken their ideas from bedroom to boardroom. Guests include comedy writer/performer Kayode Ewumi, entrepeneur Tara Button, BAFTA-nominated producer Elhum Shakerifar and comedian Mo Gilligan. The podcast is created in association with Radio 1's Academy. Discover more at http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/academy

09: How Emma Gannon and Abigail Bergstrom Got Here
How I Got Here from Radio 1's Academy
06/07/18 • 32 min
In this episode, Joivan & Percelle talk to podcaster and author Emma Gannon and Abigail Bergstrom, head of publishing at Gleam Futures about how they got here. From Emma quitting her job to carve out an online career to what Abigail looks for when seeking out new talent.
Throughout the series Joivan and Percelle will be talking to people who have made their own success and taken their ideas from bedroom to boardroom. Guests include comedy writer/performer Kayode Ewumi, entrepreneur Tara Button, BAFTA nominated producer Elhum Shakerifar and comedian Mo Gilligan. This podcast is created in association with Radio 1’s Academy. Discover more at http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/academy

08: How Dumi Oburota Got Here
How I Got Here from Radio 1's Academy
05/31/18 • 22 min
In this episode, Joivan & Percelle talk to Dumi Oburota about how he got here. From humble roots to managing acts like Tinie Tempah and Wizkid, Dumi shares his expertise and inspirational tips.
Throughout the series Joivan and Percelle will be talking to people who have made their own success and taken their ideas from bedroom to boardroom. Guests include comedy writer/performer Kayode Ewumi, entrepreneur Tara Button, podcaster and author Emma Gannon and comedian Mo Gilligan. This podcast is created in association with Radio 1’s Academy. Discover more at http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/academy

07: How Elhum Shakerifar Got Here
How I Got Here from Radio 1's Academy
05/23/18 • 31 min
Joivan Wade and Percelle Ascott talk to Elhum Shakerifar about how she got here. In this episode, Joivan & Percelle talk to Elhum about her career and inspiration. From working with refugees and badly playing ping pong to cinematic releases of her documentaries and BAFTA nominations.
Throughout the series Joivan and Percelle will be talking to people who have made their own success and taken their ideas from bedroom to boardroom. Guests include comedy writer/performer Kayode Ewumi, agent Dumi Oburota, entrepreneur Tara Button, model agency director Chams Hayden and comedian Mo Gilligan. This podcast is created in association with Radio 1’s Academy. Discover more at http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/academy

06: How Mo Gilligan Got Here
How I Got Here from Radio 1's Academy
05/16/18 • 34 min
Joivan Wade and Percelle Ascott talk to Mo Gilligan about how he got here. In this episode, Joivan & Percelle talk to Mo Gilligan, who has built a comedy empire from scratch, harnessing instagram for his character videos and selling over 25,000 tickets on his debut UK tour.
Throughout the series Joivan and Percelle will be talking to people who have made their own success and taken their ideas from bedroom to boardroom. Guests include comedy writer/performer Kayode Ewumi, agent Dumi Oburota, entrepreneur Tara Button, model agency director Chams Hayden and comedian Mo Gilligan. This podcast is created in association with Radio 1’s Academy. Discover more at http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/academy
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How many episodes does How I Got Here from Radio 1's Academy have?
How I Got Here from Radio 1's Academy currently has 16 episodes available.
What topics does How I Got Here from Radio 1's Academy cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts and Education.
What is the most popular episode on How I Got Here from Radio 1's Academy?
The episode title '15: The Best of How I Got Here' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on How I Got Here from Radio 1's Academy?
The average episode length on How I Got Here from Radio 1's Academy is 25 minutes.
How often are episodes of How I Got Here from Radio 1's Academy released?
Episodes of How I Got Here from Radio 1's Academy are typically released every 7 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of How I Got Here from Radio 1's Academy?
The first episode of How I Got Here from Radio 1's Academy was released on Mar 20, 2018.
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