Find Your Career Calling

Miriam O'Shea started off as an aspiring musician before working in startups and landing a job in YouTube at Google. In this episode we discuss:

  ✅ Changing direction after experiencing the reality of the music industry

  ✅Getting to Google through entry-level startup jobs

  ✅Pivoting from music to technology 

 ✅ Startups vs. Corporations

Finally, we end by encouraging people to LIVE THEIR BEST LIFE and spend time with people they love 💕

#FYCC is a podcast dedicated to helping students find their next steps outside of University from the professionals themselves. Host & Producer: Pauline Malubay @paulinemalubay Follow us at @findyourcareercalling

#FYCC is a podcast dedicated to helping students find their next steps outside of University from the professionals themselves. Host & Producer: Pauline Malubay @paulinemalubay Follow us at @findyourcareercalling

What's it like to work for the UK Government? What is User experience research?

In this episode. I chat with Anna Fraser to learn more about this exciting role, helping develop digital products for UK citizens and the pivotal part that user research plays.

#FYCC is a podcast dedicated to helping students find their next steps outside of University from the professionals themselves. Host & Producer: Pauline Malubay @mj_lifts95 Follow us at @findyourcareercalling 

Sponsorships: off for this episode

Melissa Kariuki is a young professional, self-starter and currently work for Google.
In her 3 years as a budding professional, she has been lucky enough to do 10 internships with a variety of companies; from tech giants like Google and cutthroat consulting firms like Bain to cryptocurrency startups and NGOs such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

She has worked in companies across Africa, Europe and Asia in both part-time and full-time roles.

Melissa is passionate about helping young professionals kickstart their careers and that’s what drove the creation of her website (melkari.org). She is also deeply passionate about the progression of women in society and the upliftment of African art & artists.

#FYCC is a podcast dedicated to helping students find their next steps outside of University from the professionals themselves. Host & Producer: Pauline Malubay @paulinemalubay Follow us at @findyourcareercalling

#FYCC is a podcast dedicated to helping students find their next steps outside of University from the professionals themselves. Host & Producer: Pauline Malubay @paulinemalubay Follow us at @findyourcareercalling

Giovanni Petruzzelli spent time in start-ups and tech companies such as Google before joining McKinsey and making his big step into the consulting industry.  💥

He has always chased high-impact roles✨, never being afraid to put himself to the test in unconventional context. For instance, he has worked for three months in the Indian HQ of Uber, the ride-hailing company 🚖

In this episode, we talk about the challenges, the key learnings, and takeaways of his experience in the incredible country of India.🇮🇳

#FYCC is a podcast dedicated to helping students find their next steps outside of University from the professionals themselves. Host & Producer: Pauline Malubay @mj_lifts95 Follow us at @findyourcareercalling

Veronika is certified life and NLP coach and theta healer. As well as being a popular Russian blogger. Veronika helps people achieve financial freedom by opening online businesses and working with peoples' minds. 

#FYCC is a podcast dedicated to helping students find their next steps outside of University from the professionals themselves. Host & Producer: Pauline Malubay @mj_lifts95 Follow us at @findyourcareercalling

In this episode, I speak to an old University friend of mine, Soumya Singh. We reminisce about our days at Durham, figuring out what careers to embark upon as well as her role as a technology analyst at Deutsche Bank. We discuss: what is it like to work in technology division of an investment bank?⁠

We discuss:⁠

🚀 Spring Weeks for University students⁠

 🚀 Getting into Deutsche Bank for a summer internship and eventually in the graduate scheme⁠

🚀Pursuing a  career industry vs PhD and academia⁠

🚀 technology in the banking sector and challenges she's faced as an analyst ⁠

Host & Producer: Pauline Malubay Follow us at @findyourcareercalling

Tech is open to everyone! In this special episode, I share my post University life along with Omamerhi Etefia, founder of RemoteGRAD.We review coding and design bootcamps, how we made it to tech as non-STEM graduates and the joys of remote working. We discuss the importance of building a portfolio of work to impress employers and as a way to start your own business. Check out https://www.remotegrad.io/ and get your own portfolio of projects going and find freedom in remote work! #FYCC is a podcast dedicated to helping students find their next steps outside of University from the professionals themselves. Host & Producer: Pauline Malubay Follow us at @findyourcareercalling

In this episode. I chat with two friends who work as tech consultants with IBM. We discuss assessment centres, advice to our final year selves and the transition from University to graduate jobs. Most importantly, we answer the question, what is life like as a consultant?#FYCC is a podcast dedicated to helping students find their next steps outside of University from the professionals themselves. Host & Producer: Pauline Malubay @mj_lifts14 Follow us at @fyccpodcast

In this episode, I interview Natasha Carlile who has worked at Bank of America Merrill Lynch for the last 2 and a half years; she is currently a Senior Analyst in the M&A and Corporate Finance team, which sits within the Global Corporate and Investment Banking division.

Prior to joining the bank, Natasha studied Classics at Durham University and graduated in 2016. In the summer of her penultimate year at Durham, she completed a summer internship at BAML and, during her final year, was Co-President of the Women in Business Society.

#FYCC is a podcast dedicated to helping students find their next steps outside of University from the professionals themselves. Host & Producer: Pauline Malubay @mj_lifts14 Follow us at @fyccpodcast

In the first episode of Females in Finance, I interview Linda Esilaba, Business Manager at Barclays Investment Bank based in London. We discuss everything from how to make your Spring Week applications standout, to why she chose a to work at Barclays after interning at Nomura, Google and Goldman Sachs.#FYCC is a podcast dedicated to helping students find their next steps outside of University from the professionals themselves. Host & Producer: Pauline Malubay @mj_lifts14 Follow us at @fyccpodcast

In this episode, we hear from Matthew Hewston, on his journey from being a young entrepreneur to securing internships at the two tech giants: Microsoft and Google. We discuss the differences in the culture of the two tech rivals and early lessons he learnt from starting his own business at 16.

#FYCC is a podcast dedicated to helping students find their next steps outside of University from the professionals themselves. Host & Producer: Pauline Malubay @mj_lifts14 Follow us at @fyccpodcast

In this episode, I had the pleasure to interview George Imafidon, a truly amazing individual I'm honoured to call a friend. From bikes to cars to technology platforms, George - like all engineers - likes building things. George has fused his engineering talent with his entrepreneurial spirit and interest in personal development to create Motivez, an events app made for young people, by young people. Download the app and check out Motivez here https://www.motivez.co.uk/

#FYCC is a podcast dedicated to helping students find their next steps outside of University from the professionals themselves. Host & Producer: Pauline Malubay @mj_lifts14 Follow us at @fyccpodcast

In this episode we hear from Winnie, currently working at Google. We discuss everything from her roots in retail, biology degree, the importance of Master degrees and never underestimating the work you are currently doing!

#FYCC is a podcast dedicated to helping students find their next steps outside of University from the professionals themselves. Host & Producer: Pauline Malubay @mj_lifts14 Follow us at @fyccpodcast

In the first episode of the Intern series we hear from Sam Akinwumi who spent a year at IBM and currently interning at Google Cloud. We discuss everything from diversity in tech to office politics and the importance of moving with intent and resilience towards job applications. Check out Sam's passions on the following platforms! Instagram for the black verse: https://www.instagram.com/theblackverse/?hl=en website for the black verse: theblackverse.co.uk website for alternative education: alt-ed.uk

#FYCC is a podcast dedicated to helping students find their next steps outside of University from the professionals themselves. Host & Producer: Pauline Malubay @mj_lifts14 Follow us at @fyccpodcast

In this episode, we speak to head of social media marketing at Switch Digital and Brand. We gain insights into the new and exciting world of social media. She speaks about her passion for improving communications through the various social media platforms the transparency that social media gives to advertiser's relative to traditional media.

#FYCC is a podcast dedicated to helping students find their next steps outside of University from the professionals themselves. Host & Producer: Pauline Malubay @mj_lifts14 Follow us at @fyccpodcast

In this episode we speak to Thomas, actor and creative director at Switch Digital and Brand. We discuss the importance of taking creative risk and pursuing a creative career.

#FYCC is a podcast dedicated to helping students find their next steps outside of University from the professionals themselves. Host & Producer: Pauline Malubay @mj_lifts14 Follow us at @fyccpodcast

In this episode I spoke to Diana a mental health officer from Migrant Women Association Malta. We touched on being a millennial and getting a job after graduation and her passion for creating a more efficient health care system for mental health agencies.

#FYCC is a podcast dedicated to helping students find their next steps outside of University from the professionals themselves. Host & Producer: Pauline Malubay @mj_lifts14 Follow us at @fyccpodcast

In this episode, I speak with Elias, co-founder of www.poweredbynova.com and his journey from medical school to freelance marketing. He speaks about his passion for technology and how it led him to become a growth hacker and fall in love with data analytics. We also discuss why a career in marketing can suit the number nerds out there!

#FYCC is a podcast dedicated to helping students find their next steps outside of University from the professionals themselves. Host & Producer: Pauline Malubay @mj_lifts14 Follow us at @fyccpodcast

In this episode, I have Desiree , co-founder of Powered By Nova, a digital marketing agency currently based in Malta, she talks about the importance of working and studying at the same time and her passion for helping businesses find their voice. Find her business on http://www.poweredbynova.com/ and join a group of badass women in business on https://www.facebook.com/groups/1886566148301721/

#FYCC is a podcast dedicated to helping students find their next steps outside of University from the professionals themselves. Host & Producer: Pauline Malubay @mj_lifts14 Follow us at @fyccpodcast

This week we talk to writer and journalist, Ana Marie Galea on her career path from teaching to writing a fashion column for the Times of Malta.

#FYCC is a podcast dedicated to helping students find their next steps outside of University from the professionals themselves. Host & Producer: Pauline Malubay @mj_lifts14 Follow us at @fyccpodcast

In this episode we spoke to Dr Romina, an Associate Research at the University of Seville and her role as a researcher and the challenges of being a mother in academia. #FYCC is a podcast dedicated to helping students find their next steps outside of University from the professionals themselves. Host & Producer: Pauline Malubay @mj_lifts14 Follow us at @fyccpodcast

#FYCC is a podcast dedicated to helping students find their next steps outside of University from the professionals themselves. Host & Producer: Pauline Malubay @mj_lifts14 Follow us at @fyccpodcast