by Cardiff Metropolitan University
Curious about what uni life is really like? Every week, Cardiff Met student Holly, chats with real-life students on leaving home, making friends, and campus life. Packed with hilarious stories and great advice, this is your ultimate guide to starting university. Produced by Carnival Content.
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July 22, 2026
<p>How to build a business before you graduate. Holly speaks with Cardiff Met strength and conditioning graduate Jake about growing a successful coaching business while studying for his master's. He explains how creating content on Instagram helped him attract clients and what it's really like being self-employed.</p><p><br /></p><p>Jake shares practical advice on building an online presence, staying consistent and managing your time. He also talks about how Cardiff Met's Careers Service helped him launch his business, and why helping people matters more than chasing likes and views.</p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode…</p><p>00:00 Episode Teaser</p><p>00:26 Meet Jake</p><p>00:50 Graduation Plans</p><p>01:38 Choosing Masters</p><p>02:58 Money Worries</p><p>03:55 Running The Business</p><p>04:46 Niche Rugby Clients</p><p>06:14 Content Strategy</p><p>08:17 Grow Social Channels</p><p>09:28 Time Management Struggles</p><p>10:34 Careers Service Help</p><p>12:44 Entrepreneur Advice</p><p>13:30 Quickfire Questions</p><p>17:37 Jake’s Inspiration</p><p>18:32 Purpose Beyond Numbers</p><p>20:20 Finding A Career Path</p><p>26:30 Skills Spotlight</p><p>29:01 Cardiff Student Life</p><p>32:34 Favourite Cardiff Spots</p><p>33:07 Wrap</p>
July 8, 2026
<p>How an unpaid placement became a dream job in professional cricket. Holly speaks with Cardiff Met MSc Sport Broadcast graduate Bhavya Doshi, now Digital Content Producer at Glamorgan County Cricket Club. He shares how a placement led to a full-time role, why social media is one of the best ways into the sports industry, and what it's really like creating content for a professional cricket club. And of course all things cricket in Cardiff.</p><p><br /></p><p>Bhavya explains how Cardiff Met helped him build industry-ready skills, why gaining experience can matter more than getting paid at the start of your career, and how networking on LinkedIn opened new opportunities. Expect practical advice for anyone hoping to build a career in sport, media or digital content. And a good amount of chat about Cricket in Cardiff.</p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode…</p><p>00:00 Episode Teaser</p><p>00:27 Meet Bhavya</p><p>00:55 Landing The Glamorgan Cricket Placement</p><p>02:03 From Placement To Full-Time Job</p><p>03:06 What A Digital Producer Does</p><p>04:54 Course Skills And Mentorship</p><p>06:33 Standing Out And Unpaid Internships</p><p>08:51 Howzat - Cricket Basics</p><p>09:45 Cricket Culture At Cardiff Met</p><p>12:11 Training Grounds And Match Days</p><p>13:12 From Cardiff Met To The Pros</p><p>14:55 Cardiff Cricket Scene</p><p>16:08 The Experience At Sophia Gardens</p><p>16:38 Quick Fire Questions</p><p>19:47 When I Grow Up</p><p>20:48 Mentor - Alan Wilkins</p><p>23:12 Choosing Cardiff Met</p><p>24:44 Life In The UK</p><p>26:16 Career Goal - Make Cricket Cool</p><p>27:03 Skills Spotlight</p><p>28:45 Wrap</p>
July 1, 2026
<p>Building a freelance creative career and being your own boss. Holly speaks with Cardiff Met graphic design and illustration graduate Katie about turning her passion for design into a self-employed business. She explains how she built her portfolio through personal projects and found clients through social media, especially TikTok.</p><p>Katie also talks about navigating the uncertainty of freelancing, staying open to new opportunities, and how Cardiff Met's Centre for Entrepreneurship helped her get started. Expect practical advice on building a portfolio, finding clients, setting boundaries and making self-employment work.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode…</p><p>00:00 Episode Teaser</p><p>00:35 Meet Katie</p><p>01:02 Navigating Life After Uni</p><p>02:17 Going Freelance</p><p>04:16 Finding a Design Niche</p><p>05:14 Landing First Clients</p><p>06:20 Managing Uncertainty</p><p>09:07 Promoting Yourself on Socials</p><p>10:13 University Entrepreneurship Support</p><p>11:27 Freelance Advice</p><p>12:47 Quick Fire Questions</p><p>17:27 Cardiff Coffee Shops</p><p>18:26 When I Grow Up</p><p>21:36 Choosing Cardiff Met</p><p>23:36 Switching to Illustration</p><p>25:34 Careers and Clients</p><p>28:21 Skills Spotlight</p><p>30:32 Student Life in Cardiff</p><p>32:49 Wrap</p>
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Curious about what uni life is really like? Every week, Cardiff Met student Holly, chats with real-life students on leaving home, making friends, and campus life. Packed with hilarious stories and great advice, this is your ultimate guide to starting university.
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