Digital Drop in and Work Club at BAEC

Back to Work with Confidence - Episode 29

In this Episode, Jill is joined by Lisa Ferguson. Lisa started life in the corporate world, but 12 years ago setup her own beauty business "Allure by Lisa", predominantly for eyelash extensions.  Lisa ran this business in the evenings and weekends whilst still working full time in London.  As the business has grown (and so has her family!) Lisa has made her beauty business really work for her and give up her other career.  This has allowed her to expand the treatments she offers and be more flexible with her time for her family.  This is a local business in Orpington, near our Poverest Centre.  Do check out her socials on Facebook and Instagram for more details of the treatments she offers.

Back to Work with Confidence - Episode 28

In this Episode, Jill is joined by Veronica Lee. Veronica has had a varied employed career that suited different times in her life, but four years ago she decided to setup "Go Walkies" her own dog walking business.  With hard work and reliability, Veronica is delighted to have a job that gets her out the house come rain or shine! She has grown her business to the size she wants, which gives her the personal touch with all her grateful clients and fits in with her busy life and family. Veronica talks about the rules and regulations of walking dogs plus the mental health and wellbeing benefits.

Back to Work with Confidence - Episode 27

In this Episode, Jill is joined by Olabunmi Odofin who is a qualified secondary school teacher in Nigera.  However, since moving to the UK she has been working as a teaching assistant.  Olabunmi shares her extensive knowledge on how you can become a teaching assistant and what the job involves.  She also shares information on if you are an existing qualified teacher abroad, how since February 2023 you are eligible to teach core subjects in the UK.  There is lots of information on this, but here is a link in the first instance
https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/non-uk-teachers
 

Back to Work with Confidence - Episode 26

In this Episode, Jill is joined by Michaela Channing who works as a Live Event Production Manager, predominantly for television.  Michaela specialises in live sports events which has taken her all over the world to be part of amazing sporting history.  Michaela always knew she wanted to work in the film or tv arena, so set her goals on getting the right training and qualifications.  Her work ethic and dedication has paid off.  She is highly sort after in her field, and never stops seeking the next challenge.
 

Back to Work with Confidence - Episode 25

In this Episode, Jill is joined by Kate Hamblin who is a successful business woman.  However, she took the decision to upskill herself to cover all eventualities in the future.  Running her own beautician business took a real knock when Covid hit and there was zero income.  Kate never wanted to be in that position again so wanted other options available to her.  Thinking of teaching, she took qualifications to facilitate this, but soon realised her heart lay more in counselling and is just reaching the end of her level 4 certification now.
 

Back to Work with Confidence - Episode 24

In this Episode, Jill is joined by Cathryn Kennedy who shares her knowledge on training and working as an NHS Midwife.  As well as looking at the practical side of midwifery, we discuss the importance of digital skills to accurately record all patient information.

Back to Work with Confidence - Episode 23

In this Episode, Jill is joined by Csaba Laszlo who shares his experience as a courier driver on the popular apps customers use to order food/drink etc to be delivered to their home or work.

Back to Work with Confidence - Episode 22

In this Episode, Jill is joined by Samantha Matthews who shares her wealth of experience in all things creative, and how she got to the point of running her own business doing something she loves

Back to Work with Confidence - Episode 21

In this Episode, Jill is joined by Peggy Cheng who has owned several food related businesses over the years, including take-aways and a cafe.  Peggy shares her knowledge of self-employment and running a business

Back to Work with Confidence - Episode 20

In this Episode, Jill is joined by Rebecca Jones who has recently been job searching for a customer faced role, but wanted to feel she was helping the community.  Rebecca talks about the job she has successfully started and the work it entails.