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Behind The Future
Behind the Future is a podcast for teenagers, designed to inspire the next generation of digital professionals. Each week, we speak to industry experts who share their career journeys, challenges, and tips for success. Discover the wide range of opportunities in the digital world. Whether you're exploring career options or just curious, this podcast offers practical advice and real insight.
Episodes
Behind The FutureMy House Burnt Down and My Lecturer Didn't Believe Me
Stressing over exams, feeling like you do not fit in, or wondering how to build a successful digital tech career with absolutely no idea where to start? In…
Behind The FutureThe Geography Student Who Did Not Know Where Dubai Was
Stressing over your exam results or feeling like you have no idea how to build a successful career? In this super-relatable episode of Behind the Future, host…
Behind The FutureTurning A Three Month Internship Into A Long Term Digital PR Career
Are you stressing over exams and wondering how to launch a successful digital PR career with absolutely zero experience? If the constant school pressure to…
Behind The FutureBonus Episode: First Job Secrets
Stressing over how to land your first-time job*or handle the pressure of your very first shift? In this quick, simple bonus episode of Behind the Future, host…
Behind The FutureWhy Dropping Out Of Uni Actually Launched My Marketing Career
Are you stressing over your A-Levels, terrified that picking the "wrong" university course will completely ruin your future marketing career? If you are…
Behind The FutureBonus Episode: How to Actually Survive Exam Season
Stressing over exams and wondering how to get revision to actually stick in your brain? In this quick bonus episode of Behind the Future, host Becky Simms sits…
Behind The FutureThe Secret Career That Gets You Invited To Exclusive Afterparties
Are you currently stressing over exams and wondering how to land a high-paying ad tech career with absolutely zero industry experience? If the pressure of…
Behind The FutureFrom School Essays To Launching A Copywriting Career You'll Love
Are you tossing and turning over your exams, wondering if you will ever be able to launch a successful copywriting career? If you are constantly stressing…
Behind The FutureWhy Drama School Was My Secret Weapon For A Tech Career
Are you stressing over your exams and worrying that making the wrong choice now will completely ruin your future tech career? If the thought of mapping out the…
Behind The FutureHow The Army Can Fast-Track Your Future In Tech
Are you feeling completely stuck on what to do after your exams? Kickstarting a successful digital career doesn't mean you have to go to university or sit…
Behind The FutureHow Making Genuine Friends Can Skyrocket Your Career
Are you feeling pressured to fill out your UCAS application and follow the traditional university route to start a successful marketing career? If sitting in a…
Behind The FutureWhy Making Mistakes Is The Best Way To Launch Your Digital Career
Want to launch an epic digital career but feel like you need to have your entire life figured out first? If you have always been the unofficial tech support…
Behind The FutureHow To Level Up Your Digital Career In The Gaming Industry
Are you dreaming of building an epic digital career but have no idea where to start? Whether you want to work in video games, marketing, or tech, stepping into…
Behind The FutureWhy "What Do You Want To Be?" Is The Worst Question For Your Digital Career
Are you dreading the constant pressure from teachers and parents to figure out your entire future? Building a successful digital career doesn't mean you need…
Behind The FutureI Dropped Out of Uni to Have a Career in Digital
Are you stressed about university and wondering how to build amazing digital careers? Take a deep breath, because this episode proves that you don't need to…
Behind The FutureWhy AI Makes Digital Careers in Tech Even More Exciting
Wondering if you need a university degree to launch successful digital careers? This Behind the Future episode shows you exactly how to do it. Host Becky Simms…
Behind The FutureHow to Build a Career in Global Social Media and Content Creation
In this episode of Behind the Future, we dive into the fast-paced world of global social media and content creation with our guest, Hannah. If you are a…
Behind The FutureHow to Build Your Own Tech Career (And Why You Don't Need a Degree to Do It)
Welcome to another episode of Behind the Future, the podcast created to help you navigate the wild world of digital careers before you even leave school. In…
Behind The FuturePsychology, Data, and PPC: How to Build a Marketing Career You Actually Love
In this episode of Behind the Future, we sit down with Holly, the Head of Growth at a global agency, to discuss how she built a successful marketing career…
Behind The FutureThe Secret to Turning a Side Hustle into a Digital Brand
In this episode of Behind the Future, we’re hanging out with Thomas Redgrove, the founder of Thomas Cookie Co, to find out how he turned a massive sweet tooth…
Behind The FutureHow to Build Real Skills While Studying
In this episode of Behind the Future, we explore how students can build real skills while studying with Gori Yahaya, founder of Upskill and an expert in…
Behind The FutureOur Best Moments from 2025
Start the new year inspired with this special Behind the Future episode, featuring the very best moments from 2025. From students shaping the future of tech to…
Behind The FutureHow a Pizza Hut Shift Sparked a Creative Career
In this inspiring episode of Behind the Future, host Becky Sims is joined by co-host Daisy, a third-year Digital Marketing student, and special guest James, a…
Behind The FutureFrom Student to Developer at 17 years old
In this inspiring episode of Behind the Future, host Becky Sims is joined once again by co-host Daisy, a third-year Digital Marketing student based in Leeds…
Behind The FutureWe Had No Job, No Money, No Experience
In this episode of Behind the Future, recorded at Newcastle University during one of our Aspiration Digital events, host Becky Sims is joined by special…
Behind The FutureFUTURE UNPLUGGED: Come Behind the Scenes!
In the “Future Unplugged: Come Behind the Scenes” bonus episode of Behind the Future, listeners get an insider look at what goes on behind the camera. With…
Behind The FutureLella Halloum: How Students Are Shaping the Future of Tech with IBM
In this episode, we explore how students are already shaping the future of tech, with insights from Lella, Head of IBM’s Global Student Strategy. From coding…
Behind The FutureAmber Shand: Empowering Women to Thrive in Tech
In this episode of Behind the Future, Amber, founder of She Bytes Back, shares her journey as a woman in tech. From studying economics and working in finance…
Behind The FutureBram Vanoirbeek: The Three Most Important Things to Have
In this episode, we chat with Bram, Head of Brand and Digital for a major law firm, to explore the dynamic world of digital marketing and how students can…
Behind The FutureLorna Bladen: How I Help Young People Start Their Own Businesses
In this episode, we sit down with Lorna Blaydon, the Chief Marketing Officer at Enterprise Nation, to explore how young people can access incredible…
Behind The FutureFUTURE UNPLUGGED: Meet The Founder
In this special bonus episode of Behind the Future Podcast, meet Becky, the founder of Aspiration Digital, as she shares her journey from discovering digital…
Behind The FutureSteve Price: What I Wish I Knew When I Was 17
Ever felt like school just isn’t your thing? You’re not alone. In this episode of Behind the Future, Steve Price shares his story of how he went from being an…
Behind The FutureLisa Goodchild: "Don’t be down from a no. Just keep asking"
In this episode, Lisa Goodchild shares her insights on empowering students through real-world industry experience and hands-on learning. Lisa dives into how…
Behind The FutureJoe Seddon: How I Get Students Into Oxford and Cambridge
In this episode, Joe Seddon reveals how he gets students into Oxford and Cambridge, helping talented young people overcome the barriers that often hold them…
Behind The FutureIndy Bhogal: From Intern to Director at an Iconic Brand
This week on Behind the Future, we sat down with Indy Bhogal, Associate Director of Digital at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, to hear how a university student…
Behind The FutureLucy Hall: How I Built a Career Without GCSEs
Lucy Hall’s story is one you don’t want to miss. In this episode of Behind the Future, Lucy Hall, founder of Digital Women and SocialDay, shares how she went…
Behind The FutureTom Shaw: How I Went From YouTube Gamer to Young Entrepreneur
On today’s episode of Behind the Future, we chat with Tom Shaw, a Software Developer and Content Creator, who turned his love for gaming into coding…
Behind The FutureEllen: Side Hustles & Saying Yes!
In this episode, Ellen Bundy shares her journey from studying Geography to finding her passion in marketing, building communities, and just going for it. 💡 She…
Behind The FutureCarlo Weaver: From Homeless to Managing an £83M Portfolio
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Carlo Weaver, who shares his incredible journey from being homeless as a teenager to managing an £83 million…
Behind The FutureSophie Miller: How I Built Pretty Little Marketer to a 600K+ Audience
In this episode, Sophie Miller shares her journey from being a student with an idea to becoming the founder of Pretty Little Marketers, a marketing community…
Behind The FutureFUTURE UNPLUGGED: Surviving GCSE Results Day
In this bonus episode, student co-host Ruhaan takes us through the emotions and expectations of GCSE results day, from the build-up to the big moment. He opens…
Behind The FutureHolly Hobbs: Your TikTok Hobby Could Be Your Career
This week on Behind the Future, we're joined by Holly Hobbs, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer at Your Future, to share her incredible journey into the…
Behind The FutureFUTURE UNPLUGGED: The A Level Pressure? Let’s Talk
In this bonus episode, student co-host Alice shares her honest reflections on A-Level results day, the nerves, the surprises, and what she wishes she’d known…
Behind The FutureAshia Ogunlade: How I Got Hired by One of the World’s Biggest Brands
This week on Behind the Future, Ashia, a Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services, joins us to share her incredible journey into the tech world; from…
Behind The FutureFUTURE UNPLUGGED: Results Day Real Talk
In this special episode, Future Unplugged, Lucy, Ellen and Indy reflect on their own results day experiences, from nerves and surprises to what they’ve learned…
Behind The FutureItamar Blauer: Breaking Into SEO - The Ultimate Guide for Teens
Are you curious about what it takes to build a successful SEO career? In this episode, Itamar, an experienced SEO director, shares his journey from speaking at…
Behind The FuturePetra Abbam: What It’s Really Like Working in AI at the BBC
This week on Behind the Future, we’re joined by Petra Abbam, Principal Responsible AI Manager at the BBC, a role she carved out through curiosity, reinvention…
Behind The FutureDarren Martin: Not the YouTuber He Planned to Be
In this episode of Behind the Future, Darren Martin from The Evergreen Agency shares his journey from aspiring musician and YouTuber to creative lead. He talks…
Behind The FutureClaire: Oops, I Dropped Out (and Still Made It Big)
This week on Behind the Future, we’re chatting with Claire, founder of Chime Agency, who proves you don’t need a degree (or a perfect plan) to build a…
Behind The FutureDan: I Didn’t Study Design, But Now I Live It
This week on Behind the Future, Dan, a Product Designer at LAB, joins us to share how he navigated uncertainty in his early career, from studying engineering…
Behind The FutureMilly & Jodie: How an Apprenticeship Changed Our Lives
This week on Behind the Future, Milly & Jodie from Climbing Trees join us to share how their apprenticeships helped launch their careers in media. They dive…
Behind The FutureClaudia: Social Media Was Just a Hobby, Now It's My Job
In this episode of Behind the Future, Claudia a Strategy Director for a personal branding agency discusses her journey from studying international relations to…
Behind The FutureDaniel Priestley: What School Doesn’t Teach You About Success
An exclusive interview with Daniel Priestley - author, entrepreneur, and a multiple-time guest on the acclaimed Diary of a CEO podcast with Steven Bartlett. In…
Behind The FutureCoral: I Had No Idea What Marketing Was (Now I’m a Director)
This week on Behind the Future, we chat with Coral, a Marketing Director who went from planning weddings to leading campaigns. She didn’t even know what…
Behind The FutureLucy: Saying Yes to Opportunities Helped Me Grow
Lucy shares her journey from working in-house to embracing the fast-paced, reactive world of agency marketing. She talks about the excitement of agency life…
Behind The FutureTom: Why Real Life Was My Best Teacher
This week on Behind the Future, we chat with Tom Wilson, a media marketing pro with over 20 years of experience. He started out in the post room and worked his…
Behind The FutureJack: Breaking into Advertising Without a Degree
This week on Behind the Future, we’re talking to Jack Latchford - Senior Partner at Publicis Groupe UK and proof that you don’t need a degree to break into…
Behind The FutureDayana: From TikTok Scroller to Content Creator
This week on Behind the Future, we’re chatting with Dayana Collazos Ibarra, a digital marketing expert who’s crushing it in the world of TikTok. Dayana shares…
Behind The FutureMatt: The 'Nerdy' Side of Me That Became My Secret Weapon
This week on Behind the Future, we’re talking to Matt Greenwood - the guy in charge of all things automation and AI at Reflect Digital. Matt didn’t grow up…
Behind The FutureTyarna: The Power of Listing What You Love to Do!
This week on Behind the Future, we're joined by Tyarna Agyekum, who leads the social media at The Drum, where she gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how she…