In this series we’re focusing on people who have graduated in the last few years, in today’s episode I’m speaking with Alice Skinner an illustrator and visual artist who creates hand-drawn images with a mixture of illustration and typography that questions the status quo and use humour to bring about political change. Alice studied illustration and Visual Media at London College of Communication and graduated 3 years ago. Contact: Website: https://thisisaliceskinner.bigcartel.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisaliceskinner/?hl=en Please share your thoughts and feedback by using #Gradualpod on Twitter/Instagram or email us on gradualpodcast@arts.ac.uk

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S3:E7: Alice Skinner, Illustrator and Visual Artist

In this series we’re focusing on people who have graduated in the last few years, in today’s episode I’m speaking with Esme Callaghan a set designer and illustrator based in London. Esme studied BA Performance Design and Practice at Central Saint Martins and graduated 2 years ago.  Contact: Website: https://www.esmecallaghan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essycallaghan/ Gradual podcast is brought to you by the University of the Arts London, Careers and Employability. To give us your thoughts or feedback use #Gradualpod or email us on gradualpodcast@arts.ac.uk

S3:E6: Esme Callaghan

In this series we’re focusing on people who have graduated in the last few years, in today’s episode I’m speaking with Langa and Patrick co-founders of Legge Studio a multidisciplinary art and design studio based in South London. Langa and Pat both studied 3D design at Camberwell College of Arts, and whilst Pat graduated 1 year ago, Langa is in fact still a student about to go into his 3rd year.   Contact: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leggestudio/ Gradual podcast is brought to you by the University of the Arts London, Careers and Employability. To give us your thoughts or feedback use #Gradualpod or email us on gradualpodcast@arts.ac.uk

S3:E5: Legge_Studios

In this series we’re focusing on people who have graduated in the last few years, in today’s episode I’m speaking with Chinaza Onyechi who studied History at the University of Southampton and went on to start her own video production company, Daughter House. Chinaza graduated 2 year ago.  Contact: Website: https://daughterhouse.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daughter.house/ Gradual podcast is brought to you by the University of the Arts London, Careers and Employability. To give us your thoughts or feedback use #Gradualpod or email us on gradualpodcast@arts.ac.uk

S3:E3: Chinaza Onyechi

In this series we’re focusing on people who have graduated in the last few years, in today’s episode I’m speaking with Ellie Pennick a queer, working class artist and founder of Guts Gallery. Ellie studied Fine Art at Chelsea College of Art and graduated 2 years ago.  Contact: Website: https://www.gutsgallery.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guts_gallery/ Gradual podcast is brought to you by the University of the Arts London, Careers and Employability. To give us your thoughts or feedback use #Gradualpod or email us on gradualpodcast@arts.ac.uk

S3_E2__Ellie_Pennick

In this series we’re focusing on people who have graduated in the last few years, in today’s episode I’m speaking with Tolu Coker a British-Nigerian Fashion Designer, Textile Designer and Illustrator. Tolu studied fashion design at Central Saint Martins and graduated 2 years ago.  Contact: Website: http://www.tolucoker.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tolucoker/ Gradual podcast is brought to you by the University of the Arts London, Careers and Employability. To give us your thoughts or feedback use #Gradualpod or email us on gradualpodcast@arts.ac.uk

S3:E1: Tolu Coker, Fashion Designer & Illustrator

In today’s episode, Tolani Shoneye, content creator, who graduated from Brunel University, about making the shift from university to the working world, leaving your dream job,  and the importance of prioritising happiness over money.   Contact Tolani: Website: https://www.tolani-shoneye.com/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/tolly_t Twitter: https://twitter.com/tolly_t   Gradual podcast is brought to you by University of the Arts London, Careers and Employability To give us your thoughts or feedback use #Gradualpod or email us on gradualpodcast@arts.ac.uk  

S2: E7: Tolani Shoneye, Content Creator

In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Abraham and Maksimilian, who graduated from Hyper Island, about starting an agile business, establishing a process as soon as possible, and the importance of democratising creativity.   Contact PopUp: Website: www.thepopupagency.co Instagram: @abrahamasefaw / @mksimilian / @thepopupagency Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepopupagency   Gradual podcast is brought to you by University of the Arts London, Careers and Employability To give us your thoughts or feedback use #Gradualpod or email us on gradualpodcast@arts.ac.uk  

S2: E6: Abraham and Maksimilian, co-founder of Pop Up Agency

In today’s episode, I have a phone call conversation (so please forgive the sound quality) with Emma Ledger, who graduated from Sheffield Hallam University, about working-class dignity, how to get a graduate job, and trusting that what you learn at University will eventually be used, professionally. Contact Emma: Website: https://poorlass.com/ Instagram: @imemledger / @poorlasszine Twitter: https://twitter.com/poorlasszine   Gradual podcast is brought to you by University of the Arts London, Careers and Employability To give us your thoughts or feedback use #Gradualpod or email us on gradualpodcast@arts.ac.uk  

S2: E5: Emma Ledger, Co-founder of Poor Lass Magazine

In today’s episode, I have a phone call conversation (so please forgive the sound quality) with Kerry Campbell, who graduated from Royal College of Arts, about working-class aesthetics, the importance of being paid for your time and work, and how to create an exhibition with little to no money.   Contact Kerry: Website: hthttp://www.kerrycampbelltmt.com/ Instagram: hhttps://www.instagram.com/kerry_campbelltmt/   Gradual podcast is brought to you by University of the Arts London, Careers and Employability To give us your thoughts or feedback use #Gradualpod or email us on gradualpodcast@arts.ac.uk  

S2: E4: Kerry Campbell, founding director and curator of TMT Projects

In today’s episode, Salma Begum, who graduated from University College London, talks about growing up Bengalis, not compromising who you are at work, and her job as a book-literary agent for The Good Literary Agency. Contact Salma: Twitter: https://twitter.com/salmabe9 LinkedIn: Salma Bégum Contact TGLA: Website: https://www.thegoodliteraryagency.org/ witter: https://twitter.com/thegoodagencyuk Gradual podcast is brought to you by University of the Arts London, Careers and Employability To give us your thoughts or feedback use #Gradualpod or email us on gradualpodcast@arts.ac.uk  

S2: E3: Salma Bégum, Literary Assistant at The Good Literary Agency

In today’s episode, Ibrahim and Jide, who both graduated from Kent University, talks about how they started Guap magazine (the world’s first video magazine), the lessons they’ve learnt growing their business, and why it’s important to just start and adjust along the way.   Contact Guap: Website: http://www.guap.co.uk/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GUAPMAG Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/GUAPMAG/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GUAPmag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/guapmagazine9115   Gradual podcast is brought to you by University of the Arts London, Careers and Employability To give us your thoughts or feedback use #Gradualpod or email us on gradualpodcast@arts.ac.uk  

S2: E2: Ibrahim and Jide, co-founders of Guap

In this season we’re going to be hearing from creatives who graduated from universities across the UK and beyond; in today’s episode, Paula Akpan, who graduated from Nottingham University, talks about collaborating with friends, putting on events and why it’s important not to wait for anyone's permission. You can contact Paula Akpan on: Email: blackgirlfestival@gmail.com Twitter: @paulaakpan Instagram: @paulaakpan Gradual podcast is brought to you by University of the Arts London, Careers and Employability To give us your thoughts or feedback use #Gradualpod or email us on gradualpodcast@arts.ac.uk  

S2 E1: Paula Akpan, Freelance Journalist & Director of Black Girl Festival

In this episode, Charlie Craggs, Trans activist, Author, and Founder of Nail Transphobia, shares her career story, the challenges of her identity and best advice on how we can all make a living doing what we love. Charlie studied BA Creative Direction for Fashion at London College of Fashion and can be contacted via: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Charlie_Craggs/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Charlie_Craggs Please subscribe, rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts because it really does help others find us too. To give us your thoughts or feedback please use #Gradualpod or email us on gradualpodcast@arts.ac.uk

S1:E6: Charlie Craggs, Trans activist, Author, and Founder of Nail Transphobia

In this episode, Abi Wright, Graphic Designer and Creative Director at Abi Wright Designs, gives us practical advice on how to thrive in the creative industry as a freelancer, the highs and lows, and much more. Abi studied BA Graphic and Media Design at London College of Communication and can be contacted via: Website: https://www.abiwrightdesign.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loa__d/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/loa__d Please subscribe, rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts because it really does help others find us too. To give us your thoughts or feedback please use #Gradualpod or email us on gradualpodcast@arts.ac.uk

S1: E5: Abi Wright, Curator, and Creative Director at Abi Wright Designs

Gradual is a podcast that explores the big questions and challenges that new graduates will face. In each episode, we share unfiltered stories from creative professionals who make a living doing what they love. Brought to you by Creative Shift, part of UAL's Careers and Employability.

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