What Do You Do For A Living?

Andrew has built a fascinating career by embracing every opportunity that has come his way. After taking on the family farm, he and his family have developed a successful smallholding specialising in Wagyu beef. But farming is just one part of Andrew’s working life. He is also Director of Commercial at Badminton Horse Trials, where he plays a key role in delivering one of the world’s most prestigious equestrian events each year.
This is a brilliant conversation full of honest advice, particularly for anyone who feels unsure about their career path. Andrew’s story is a great reminder that careers don’t always follow a straight line - sometimes you simply have to take the opportunities that come your way and see where they lead.

Find out more about Andrew here: https://www.cotswoldwagyu.co.uk/our-farm
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Jamie is living proof of where saying yes to opportunities can take you! After deciding university wasn’t for him, he forged an unconventional career in climbing that took him around the world working on oil rigs. But in a remarkable career twist, Jamie has swapped crude oil for olive oil and is now building a successful business around his passion for the golden elixir. In this episode, he shares the story of his unexpected journey and why sometimes the best opportunities come when you least expect them.

Find out more about Jamie here: https://somethingelseoliveoil.com/
Find out more about careers in olive oil and crude oil here: https://mrfgconsulting.com/season-eight-podcasts
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Jesse is the owner of one of the Cotswolds’ most sought-after fine food shops, attracting everyone from local food lovers to celebrities with her exceptional produce and infectious passion for good food.
But running a much-loved food business is just one chapter of Jesse’s story. Originally from America, she has travelled the world, embraced every opportunity that has come her way and built an incredibly varied and adventurous career along the way.
Jesse brings a wealth of experience, plenty of energy and lots of brilliant advice for anyone who dreams of stepping outside their comfort zone, embracing opportunities and creating an adventurous life of their own.

Find out more about Jesse here: https://www.dambrosi.co.uk/
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Nathan is not just a chef – he is an award-winning one, having been named Champion at the 2025 Good School Food Awards. His story is both inspiring and a brilliant example of how a career can take an unexpected turn when you discover what you’re truly passionate about.
After starting his career in prestigious restaurants, Nathan realised that his real passion lay in creating delicious, nutritious food for schoolchildren. He made the leap, and the rest, as they say, is history.
This is a must-listen for anyone considering a career as a chef, but also for anyone who thinks success means following a conventional path. Nathan proves that sometimes the most rewarding careers come from finding something you genuinely care about and running with it.

Find out more about Nathan here: https://chefsinschools.org.uk/n-i/news/good-school-food-awards-chef-nathan-crowned-champion/
Find out more about a career as a chef here: https://mrfgconsulting.com/season-eight-podcasts
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Ever wondered how you go from working in the media to underwriting some of the biggest risks in the marine and energy industries? Simon’s career journey has taken an unexpected turn into the fascinating world of insurance. Now specialising in marine and energy liability, he shares a brilliant insight into what underwriters really do, why the industry offers such exciting opportunities and what it takes to build a successful career in insurance.

Find out more about Simon here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-engelen-9aab7514/
Find out more about careers in insurance here: https://mrfgconsulting.com/season-eight-podcasts
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