Why did you choose LSE, and why did you choose your programme of study?

The School's reputation and the degree offered was exactly what I was looking for - a combination of theory and practical implementation.

Overall, how do you look back on your LSE experience?

Incredible academics, talented students, and an impressive curriculum. I can understand why it has the reputation it does!

Please describe your career path to date:

I worked at StartUp Britain before I started my MSc at LSE, where I continued working post graduation before going on to work at a think tank supporting entrepreneurial policies to try to make the UK the best place in the world to start a business. I have since joined Escape the City and now run the Escape School, helping people to quit their unfulfilling corporate careers and do work that matter to them. I also work as a freelance policy advisor and teach 16/17 year olds how to start businesses.

Why did you choose your current job?

Opportunities manifest through people, I nurtured relationships with people doing interesting things and was invited to join the Escape team to help them expand their business to NYC. It was an easy choice, helping people and seeing the ripple effect of people doing things that matter to them is incredibly rewarding.

Tell us about your current job:

I am responsible for interviewing potential candidates for our programmes, and then I teach both the Career Change and Startup Accelerator courses. I also oversee all of our Escape School operations in NYC, recruiting the team, managing people, and making sure that we are making good decisions. A lot of my time lies in session planning and designing tools and materials that will support the students, as well as a lot of one on one coaching sessions. I mostly work in London but travel occasionally to run programmes elsewhere.

What advice do you have for LSE students who are looking to enter a similar profession to you?

Practice the principles of 'the Hustle': Create value (make things just because, don't wait for permission to start something, and do things that matter to you), Share publicly (Don't be a charlatan, or a martyr, but both do and tell. That's how you get noticed!), and Create authentic relationships (everyone knows when you want something from them, so build real relationships by helping people because you care, by asking others for help, and by reframing how you think about networking). Most importantly, just start! Too many people wait until they've found the right path, test things out, try new career paths and take opportunities as they come, that's how you'll find the right thing for you.