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    Astronaut to Zookeeper

    The A to Z of life after school! The Art teacher formally known as Miss Willis is on a mission to catch up with former students to see what career paths they have taken and what advice they would give their 14 year old self. All with the aim to open up the imagination for young people when it comes to life after school!
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    Episodes (26)

    Veterinary Surgeon - Victoria Jones

    Veterinary Surgeon - Victoria Jones

    Welcome to Astronaut to Zookeeper Podcast where we aim to open up the imagination for young people when it comes to life after school.

    In this episode, I met with former student Victoria at her house where I was greeted by her gorgeous Labrador Maui and inquisitive cat Inca! The perfect audience to talk about life as a Veterinary surgeon! We chat about what it's like to work with all creatures great and small - and often the trickiest of them all - their owners!  And of course the best day, worst day and average day being a Vet! 

    Remember, if you are interested in finding out more about what it takes to be a Vet then head on over to our Instagram account @astrozookeeper where Victoria has kindly given us her follow up 3 pieces of advice!

    And of course, thanks to you for listening! 

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    Business Founder - Laurence Grant

    Business Founder - Laurence Grant

    Welcome to Astronaut to Zookeeper Podcast where we aim to open up the imagination for young people when it comes to life after school.

    In this episode, I travelled back to the centre of Croydon, to a fancy office where I met with the lovely human being that is Laurence Grant - a former student who is now a Business founder and Director! We chat about how he went from 'Joker of the Year' at school to 'Young Inspiration of the year' for Croydon! And of course the best day, worst day and average day being an Business founder

    Remember, if you are interested in finding out more about what it takes to start a Business then head on over to our Instagram account @astrozookeeper where Laurence has kindly given us his follow up 3 pieces of advice!

    And of course, thanks to you for listening! 

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    Illustrator and Children's Book Author - Gillian Hibbs

    Illustrator and Children's Book Author - Gillian Hibbs

    Welcome to Astronaut to Zookeeper Podcast where we aim to open up the imagination for young people when it comes to life after school.

    In this episode I had lots of laughs chatting to Gillian, a former student who is now an Illustrator and indeed a Children's book author! We chat about what it feels like to have your creations on the shelves in bookshops and how her career ambitions at the age of 5 were a little different! And of course the best day, worst day and average day being an Illustrator!

    Remember if you are interested in finding out more about the world of Illustration then head on over to our Instagram account @astrozookeeper where Gillian has kindly given us her follow up 3 pieces of advice! Also do check out Gillian's fabulous website www.gillianhibbs.co.uk 

    And of course, thanks to you for listening! 

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    Theatre Director - Philip Morris

    Theatre Director - Philip Morris

    Welcome to Astronaut to Zookeeper Podcast where we aim to open up the imagination for young people when it comes to life after school.

    In this episode I had the pleasure of catching up with Philip, a former student who is now a Theatre Director! We chat about all sorts of things including how Philip didn't take Drama GCSE and yet still found his heart in the world of theatre! And of course the best day, worst day and average day of being an Theatre Director!

    Remember if you are interested in finding out more about the world of Theatre Directing then head on over to our Instagram account @astrozookeeper where Philip has kindly given us his follow up 3 pieces of advice!

    And of course, thanks to you for listening! 

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    City Farmer - Emma Pooley

    City Farmer - Emma Pooley

    Welcome to Astronaut to Zookeeper Podcast where we aim to open up the imagination for young people when it comes to life after school.

    In this episode I had such a lovely time chatting to Emma, a former student who is now a City Farmer! I know right - who knew they existed! We chat about all sorts of things including what it's like to look after a newly born lamb and how many hours Emma spends cleaning up poo! And of course the best day, worst day and average day of being an City Farmer!

    Remember if you are interested in finding out more about the world of City Farming then head on over to our Instagram account @astrozookeeper where Emma has kindly given us his follow up 3 pieces of advice!

    And of course, thanks to you for listening! 

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    Pilot episode - Architect Greg Willis

    Pilot episode - Architect Greg Willis

    Welcome to my pilot episode of Astronaut to Zookeeper Podcast - whoop we made it!

    In this episode I chat to my big brother who is an Architect! We cover all the important questions like what do you wear to work, how much money do you make and what would you have to do to get fired from your job! And of course the best day, worst day and average day being an Architect!

    In our future episodes I will be focussing on catching up with former students but I thought it best to use my lovely brother as the guinea pig! :)

    Remember if you are interested in finding out more about the world of Architecture then head on over to our Instagram account @astrozookeeper where Greg has kindly given us his follow up 3 pieces of advice!

    And of course, thanks to you for listening! (I'll get better I promise).

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