About Future Faces: The Young Professionals Podcast
Future Faces: The Young Professionals Podcast is the official podcast of the Future Faces Chambers of Commerce, a network helping young professionals across the West Midlands to network and develop. Hosted by Future Faces manager Sophie Poduval-Morrell, this podcast is a platform to showcase the region’s young talent and discuss a range of topics that are important to this generation of future leaders.
30 years in accountancy: The career lessons I've learned - Andy Bostock
In the latest episode of Future Faces: The YoungProfessionals Podcast, listeners hear from Andy Bostock, Birmingham office senior partner for KPMG in the UK.
In this episode, Andy talks about how he worked his way up the career ladder from accountant at the firm to senior partner.
He reflects on what he learned from those around him when he first started in the industry, and how their advice has helped shape and advance his career.
He offers young professionals advice on what makes a great leader and how being positive in your job can help you make connections in your chosen industry.
To get in touch with Andy you can connect with him on LinkedIn. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-bostock-4183642a/)
9 Sept 2026
The power of mentoring: Supporting others and growing your career
In the latest episode of Future Faces: The Young Professionals Podcast, listeners hear from Emma Hawkins, Nadia Johnstone-Smith and James Statham.
In this episode, Emma Hawkins, Careers Mentoring Officer at Arden University, discusses the ACE mentoring programme and highlights how the scheme provides opportunities for professionals to support others while developing their own careers.
Nadia and James explore their personal experiences of being mentored, sharing how the advice and support they have received from others has helped them build confidence and progress in their careers.
You can sign up for the ACE mentoring programme here (https://careers.arden.ac.uk/jobs/8144143-volunteer-career-mentor)
26 Aug 2026
Ellie Simmonds on building a successful career through networking and the lessons swimming taught her
In the latest episode of Future Faces: The YoungProfessionals Podcast, listeners hear from Ellie Simmonds, British Paralympian swimmer and TV presenter.
In this episode, Ellie speaks about her career as a swimmerand how to overcome barriers and achieve your goals.
She highlights the importance of networking and reaching outto others and encourages people not to be afraid to make connections, attend events and ask for advice, reflecting on how much she learned from fellow athletes and coaches throughout her own career.
In the latest episode of Future Faces: The YoungProfessionals Podcast, listeners hear from Ellie Simmonds, BritishParalympian swimmer and TV presenter.
In this episode, Ellie speaks about her career as a swimmerand how to overcome barriers and achieve your goals.
She highlights the importance of networking and reaching outto others and encourages people not to be afraid to make connections, attendevents and ask for advice, reflecting on how much she learned from fellowathletes and coaches throughout her own career.
Who has been a guest on Future Faces: The Young Professionals Podcast
Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.
Will Crawford
Jay Loha
Tom Forrester
Chris Crossan
Conor McDonagh
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
50,823
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Spotify
4.3 / 5
6 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 54 / 100
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Quality
50
Social presence
0
YouTube
76
Engagement
67
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