Taking the Liberty

Scott Quinn is the mastermind behind some incredible songs from artists like BTS and Keith Urban - we're diving into the music industry, what Irish duo slid into his DM's, mental health in the industry and not to mention his stint as a double bass superstar. You can find Scott on Instagram @scottpquinn and check out his latest single Holding on to Letting Go.

If you've ever wondered what it's like to be a food photographer or how to get started in it this episode is for you. I'm joined by Melissa Reynolds-James, a talented food photographer who has photographed for the likes of BBC Good Food and Banquist. We're diving into hilarious past jobs, what it's like behind the scenes on a photoshoot and learning about the art of persistence.. Find Melissas beautiful photography over on Instagram @melissarjphoto 

I'm joined by season 9 winner of GBBO Rahul Mandal. We dive into what it really means to work as a nuclear engineer, funny stories from filming the Great British Bake Off, Instagram tips and why he is now called the 'guardian angel of bake off'. Find him on Instagram @bakewithrahul

An inspiring conversation with award winning immersive experience designer, bespoke macaron company owner and all-round Wizard, Meredith. She takes us through her journey, gives tips on running and starting your own business and shares humbling stories of persistence. Find her on instagram @meredith.global

Ballet and tap superstar Steven McRae tells his story about the humbling journey into ballet, filming Cats, juggling work with family life, presentation/performance tips and valuable life lessons. You can find him on Instagram @stevenmcrae_ 

Ed Smith takes us through his career as a lawyer turned food writer, the big decision of changing jobs at 30, training to be a chef and lessons he's learnt along the way. You can find him on instagram @rocketandsquash. His new book Crave is out now too. 

I’m food writer Liberty Mendez, and I’m on a mission to discover more about those jobs you dreamed about as a child and careers that seem so fun and yet very unobtainable. I’m here to have a chat with guests in those very careers and find out, not only how they got there, but what they learnt along the way. We’ll be diving into past jobs, along with hilarious stories about how some of their employers truly were taking the liberty.