From academia to the broadcast media industry and back with Laura Whitaker.

I remember working with Laura on an outside broadcast for the
'Bollywood' awards years ago, having kept in contact realised
what an all rounder she was and so reached out to her to see if
she'd be interested in a podcast - glad she agreed.


The show goes through the academic side then into the world of
work with the company she has been with for many years doing
e-learning, she also talks about her own freelance work - who
knew you could find beauty in aliens!


You can find out more by going to definingbeauty.co.uk or check
her Instagram at: instagram.com/definingbeautydesign


Sneak preview Audiogram:
https://share.descript.com/view/Orn1AmBE4YQ


During the episode we go through some talking points:
Where did you start off, what did you do to get in? Moving
through the industry, how has your skillset changed?
‘Moving between the academic and industry
worlds’
- What was the transition like out of graduating into the world of
work
- and then you came full circle and then lectured your degree - was
that an aim?
- so many hats in the roles you have, does it come natural to you?
Hindsight is a wonderful thing, what is yours?
- Looking back, what is a measure of success in your
career?
- If you could tell your 18 year old self now - what would it
be?

If you found this first episode useful and want to hear other
stories check out the series and subscribe, there are even plans
for series 2 now to keep tuned in!


For more information about the host and additional offerings head
over to ancast.co.uk


Thanks for listening!


More information on our guest:


With over 13 years experience, Laura has worked as a 3D
 Design Specialist and Trainer, Senior Designer and Creative
 Media Manager within the design industry. As a passionate
 designer with a devotion to learning, Laura has developed
 a working knowledge of numerous design software and her
 professional experiences have developed her knowledge
 of processes, work flows, tools and methodologies in
 interactive, video and design solutions.


Laura also works as a freelance designer and photographer
 under the name Defining Beauty where she can explore
 personal projects, up-skill and continue her development in
varied mediums.