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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)
Latest Episodes
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...
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...
Embracing Your Authentic Self: Navigating Careers and Cultures
In the final episode of Season 8 of The Student Guide, join Jeffrey as he sits down with Ylva, an MFL teacher and professional dancer, to discuss the importance of authenticity, navigating multiple cultures, and balancing dual careers. Ylva sha...
Your Biggest Startup Mistake Might Be Obvious
What does it really take to build a creative platform without privilege, shortcuts, or hype? Founders often get caught up in big ideas, forgetting the power of their community. Nai shares how to adapt by focusing on available resou...
When Medicine Says No, Build Your Own Path!
In this episode of The Student Guide, Jeffrey chats with Anjelina Manase, a neuroscience student and founder of LifeSci Connect. They discuss the importance of parental support in education, transitioning from medicine to neuroscience, and the ...
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