What actually happens after filming wraps?

In this episode of How To Become A…, Grace sits down with Holly to explore the world of post production, the part of film and television that shapes the final story you see on screen.

From editing and sound design to ADR (Additional Dialogue Recording), grading, music, and delivering shows to Netflix, Amazon and Apple TV. Holly shares what it really means to be a Post Production Coordinator.

We talk about:

• Growing up wanting to be an actor

• Musical theatre and auditioning for drama school

• Rejection and losing her agent

• Working in restaurants while chasing creative dreams

• Hitting rock bottom in 2019

• Therapy and rebuilding confidence

• Falling into post production unexpectedly

• Working in Soho — the UK’s post production hub

• What ADR actually is

• How editing changes a storyline

• The magic of music and score

• Freelance life in film and TV

• Long contracts vs downtime between projects

Holly also shares:

• Why being organised is everything

• How to break into the industry without connections

• The reality of working on Apple TV, Amazon & Netflix productions

• Why post is where the magic really happens

If you’ve ever wondered how a script becomes the show you binge, this episode reveals the hidden world behind the edit.

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What does it really take to become a head chef?

In this episode of How To Become A…, Grace sits down with Andy — Head Chef at ROVI (part of the Ottolenghi group), to unpack the real journey behind running a high-performing kitchen.

From growing up in a hospitality family (with a dad who owned nightclubs and restaurants) to working his way up through kitchens in Australia and London, Andy shares the truth about the industry — the highs, the burnout, the pirate-ship energy of kitchen culture, and the leadership skills no one talks about.

We cover:

• Starting out in a family restaurant
• Culinary school vs on-the-job training
• Moving from Australia to London without a job lined up
• Working your way from chef de partie to sous chef to head chef
• What being a head chef actually involves (hint: it’s not just cooking)
• Managing big teams under pressure
• Menu development, seasonal produce & working with a kitchen garden
• Cooking for 200+ guests in Sicily & Ibiza
• The harsh realities of the hospitality industry
• Why supporting independent restaurants matters

Andy also shares the mindset you need to survive in kitchens:

✔️ Work ethic

✔️ Resilience

✔️ Thick skin

✔️ Passion for food

✔️ Leadership under pressure

If you’ve ever dreamed of running a kitchen, opening a restaurant, or just want to understand what happens behind the pass, this episode is for you.

Resources:

https://ottolenghi.co.uk/pages/locations/rovi

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How do you turn years in the classroom into a business that actually helps kids?

In this episode of How To Become A…, Grace talks with Ramita, a former middle-years teacher who founded Elevate, a curriculum and mentoring platform that supports pre-teens (especially girls) with resilience, confidence and social skills.

Ramita walks us through:

• Her original path (pre-med → genetics → a life-changing volunteer teaching stint)
• Why she loved teaching and why teacher burnout is real
• The moment she decided to build something outside school: designing an 8-week curriculum for tweens
• How Elevate launched in Singapore, then pivoted online during COVID to reach kids worldwide
• What the Elevate workshops and school programmes actually cover (resilience, social skills, transition support, online wellbeing)
• How she built the Elevate Festival, turning curriculum pillars into hands-on experiences for girls
• Business realities: juggling teaching + entrepreneurship, finding funding/customers, and dealing with feedback
• Practical advice for educators who want to start a venture: test ideas, lean on your network, iterate, and accept that “failure” teaches you the next move

Resources:

https://www.elevate-ra.com/

🎙 How To Become A... explores real-life journeys behind the careers of everyday people. Each episode dives into the path of someone who's built success outside of the spotlight — no fame, no fortune, just real stories. Discover how they started, the challenges they faced, and what drives them forward. 💼✨

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