Chalk Talks

At Chalk Eastbourne, we chat regularly with local digital professionals who have SO MUCH good advice and knowledge to share about getting into digital careers. We decided to produce a special edition episode of Chalk Talks for students and those looking to start work in the industry.

Presented by Donna Fielder and Sarah Cronk, this episode features:

• Robbie Lees (1:55) who completed a digital apprenticeship and now works at marketing communications agency PRG.
• Will Callaghan (3:46), Chief Executive Director at TechResort, a CIC that shares digital skills to improve lives.
• Ethan Brierley (5:51) from TrueLayer who was inspired by the support and networking he did through TechResort whilst at college.
• Tom Fielder (7:24), CTO at custom software company Switchplane, which is behind the Chalk Eastbourne initiative.
• Steve Rackley (9:40), a recruiter who found there was a need for a digital community in Brighton and started up Silicon Brighton.
• Seb Cox (11:10), animator and film director at Bubble Light Productions, who also teaches at Hailsham Community College.
• Grace Prior (13:56), Programme Director at Silicon Brighton who led the Diverse Sussex initiative, which supports underrepresented groups in tech.
• Stacey Pinkney (15:32), recruiter at Booksy, who came into the digital sector and joined the Eastbourne-based start-up 18 months ago.
• Russ Miles (17:20), software engineer, author and speaker who has a wealth of experience running and working in startups in Silicon Valley and beyond.

We hope this episode inspires you to take a leap and kickstart your career in digital in Eastbourne!

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