The Student Guide On ... With ... (Pick Up The Mic)
The Student Guide (formerly Pick Up The Mic) is Pick Up The Mic’s flagship conversation series, based in the UK. We believe everyone is a student of life. Whether you’re at university, building your career, changing direction, or simply trying to grow.
Each episode features honest, impactful conversations with founders, professionals, and community voices, exploring themes like race, identity, wellbeing, belonging, and personal development. We also spotlight practical support, tools, and resources that can help you navigate life’s big transitions. From education and work to confidence, purpose, and community.
At its heart, The Student Guide is rooted in real stories: our journeys, lessons, setbacks, and wins, shared to help listeners feel seen, learn something new, and take their next step with clarity.
The Student Guide On ... With ... (Pick Up The Mic)
Episodes
The One Thing Every Beginner Coder Gets Wrong
In this episode of The Student Guide (Season 9), host Jeffrey welcomes Ruth, a pharmacist turned self-taught software engineer now working at a London investment bank. Ruth shares why having a clear project goal matters when learning to code, h...
The Mental Health Advocate Who Started with a 3KM Run He Couldn't Finish
In this episode of The Student Guide, Jeffrey sits down with Raj, founder of Open Talk, mental health advocate, and psychology graduate, for a powerful conversation about breaking stigma, self-love, and navigating mental health within culture a...
Getting Paid as a Creative: Pricing & Negotiation Tips
In this episode of The Student Guide, we speak with Sophie, 24-year-old founder of the Kollab Network, a creative careers hub supporting emerging creatives through workshops, job listings, and community. Sophie shares her vision for a creative ...
Trust Opens Doors Faster Than Anything Else
In this episode of The Student Guide, Ebun, a multihyphenate creative in the creator and marketing industry, shares how building trust and connecting with people opened doors in her non-linear career. She explains why she starts conversations b...
Navigating the Creative Industry with Precious
Welcome to Season 8 of The Student Guide! In our first episode, we sit down with Precious, a BAFTA Young Presenter and journalism student, to discuss her incredible journey in the creative industry. Precious shares her experience of winning the...
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