FUTURE UNPLUGGED: Meet The Founder

In this special bonus episode of Behind the Future Podcast, meet Becky, the founder of Aspiration Digital, as she shares her journey from discovering digital marketing to creating a platform that inspires thousands of students. Aspiration Digital hosts events and workshops to give young people real insight into careers in marketing, tech, AI, creative industries, and entrepreneurship.

Becky discusses how her own school experiences inspired her to bridge the gap between education and the working world. From hosting events to launching a podcast that reaches students beyond the room, she explains how Aspiration Digital shows there’s no single path to success. She also shares the challenges of finding sponsors, curating speakers, and scaling events while staying true to her mission.

Throughout the episode, Becky highlights inspiring stories of students whose futures have been shaped by Aspiration Digital, proving how guidance and exposure can spark ambition and open doors.

If you’re curious about digital careers, entrepreneurship, or creating opportunities for the next generation, this episode is full of actionable insights and motivational takeaways from Becky’s journey.

Behind the Future is a podcast for the next generation of digital talent, offering weekly interviews, real-world insights and career advice. Subscribe for more conversations like this, and follow us on TikTok and Instagram @aspirationdigital.

Hosts: Jessica Day & Nina Findlay

Guest: Becky Simms

https://www.linkedin.com/in/beckyreflectdigital/

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