From foster care to a law degree: Turning an adversity into an advantage
Gemma’s mum died unexpectedly when she was nine. Her relationship with her stepdad - who Gemma calls her dad - soon broke down and...
My job as a cosmetic chemist mixes art and science
I started my cosmetic science journey 18 months ago.
A cosmetic scientist, also known as a cosmetic chemist or development chemist, develops and formulates skincare,...
How my children inspired me to became an author
My inspiration to write books on disability and inclusion came from my two boys. One has a rare neurodevelopmental syndrome called ADNP, and one...
How I became a qualified doctor
I found out I had passed on June 10. It felt amazing! It was such a weight off my shoulders. I’ve been working towards...
Working in cosmetic science as a regulatory manager
I have worked as a laboratory technician for two years and in 2015 I got promoted to a regulatory manager.
As a regulatory manager I...
How I became a cosmetic scientist and technical director
I have been a cosmetic scientist for nearly 20 years now after graduating from Nottingham Trent University in 2001 with a BSc in Chemistry.
I...
Teaching: Why I want to inspire leaders of the future
I took a year out, some of which I spent teaching.
I was due to read Music at Bristol but got the place at Winchester...
Graphic design: How we turned an after-school hobby into a business
We started mural and graphic design business 2 Sisters while we were still in school about eight years ago. It was a way of...
How I became a dog trainer and started my own business
I set up my business Platinum Dog Training around four months ago now. It had always been a dream of mine to become a...
