Best Road Map Project Podcasts (2024)

For seniors-- it is time to get those essays done. Listen in to understand what role these essays play in your application, and how to avoid the most common mistakes. Also, stay tuned next week for part 2! ----- To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our website To follow on Instagram: @TheIvyLeagueChallenge To join us on our Facebook grou…

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Sathvic Interview-- Research with Harvard & MIT Professors 30:38

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Sathvic has advice that is wise beyond his years. He has landed multiple research opportunities and internships, including with professors from Harvard Medical School and MIT. He discusses exactly how he began the outreach, as well as details about the work that he is doing. Sathvic also shares how younger teens can get started if they want to land…

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Holistic Common App Overview Pt. 2 17:20

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How do each of the five sections of the Common App come together tell your story to the admissions officers? What are the most common mistakes people make as they prepare for college? We address these issues in a two-part podcast. This is a recording from the masterclass I did in early May, 2024. Be sure to catch both parts of the masterclass -----…

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Holistic Common App Overview 43:04

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How do each of the five sections of the Common App come together tell your story to the admissions officers? What are the most common mistakes people make as they prepare for college? We address these issues in a two-part podcast. This is a recording from the masterclass I did in early May, 2024. Be sure to catch both parts of the masterclass -----…

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The Thread | Fashion Marketing Unravelled | 2 36:59

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The Thread | Fashion Marketing Unravelled | 2 by London College of FashionBy London College of Fashion

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Restricting or Driving Change? 17:15

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How can we use business principles I learned at Harvard to improve our mentoring and increase our impact? I go over how to use Lewin's Force-field Analysis as mentors in the Global Impact Council. Mentors can use this to encourage mentees to take action that will create change, and might help everyone to clarify first steps. ----- To register for t…

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Essay Workshop-- Get it Written! 12:12

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Now that exams have finished up, it is time to shift your focus to your college application essays. I will be hosting a workshop to help you get started, and to make sure that you avoid the biggest mistakes most people make in these essays. Participation in the workshop is free, but you need to register. you can register at TILC.to/BestEssay ----- …

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Dealing with Disappointment 17:23

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What do you do when both of your children work hard for an audition, and then one is chosen to perform, but the other is not selected? How should they each deal with the news? I find that musicians develop a unique ability to handle criticism, and also to handle rejection. I hope this episode helps teens everywhere (musicians and non-musicians alik…

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Academic Considerations in the College Application 24:58

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Is an A in a regular class, or a B in an honors/AP class more valuable for me? How do I decide how many APs to take? How do I schedule my classes in order to be as competitive as possible for college? Which high school should I attend? These are a few of the questions that should be straightforward, but end up being quick difficult to decide, becau…

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Your Common App Audit-- urgent! 9:00

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Are you stressed about what is coming when you fill out the Common Application? Do you worry that you might have gaps in your story that need to be filled, but don't know how to find them ahead of time? I will be hosting a masterclass on May 8th in order to help you answer these questions, and give you clarity about what is important vs activities …

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Making Mischief Oral History Project, 'Mudlarker' 50:40

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Thames MudlarkFlorrie Evans calls herself a committed lifetime mudlark. She grew up in south west London near the River Thames, and at low tide this was her playground. The first thing she remembers collecting as a child were bits of blue and white pottery. Over the last 15 years, she has become a committed mudlark, and since 2014 she’s been taking…

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Your Holistic College Application Audit 17:20

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What gaps might exist in your future application? How can you find those gaps so you can fill them before it is too late? We go through each element of the Common Application to identify how to prepare for every section. ----- To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our website To follow on Instagram: @TheIvyLeagueChallenge To join us on ou…

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NHS & Volunteering 17:24

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Should you sign up for NHS? Is it worth the effort? What about volunteering in general? How much should I volunteer? How many hours is enough? Which type of volunteering is best for my application? Listen in to learn the answers to these questions and more. ----- To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our website To follow on Instagram: @T…

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So, Which College Should You Choose? 11:38

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April for high school seniors can be a stressful time-- instead of worrying about which schools might admit their application, many seniors now have multiple acceptances, and are anxious to make sure that they make the right decision. Listen in to learn my advice about how to best make that decision, and to make sure that you end up loving your cho…

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Careers in Fashion: Build an award-winning business 51:18

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In this episode, we talk about how to kick-start a business whilst you are a student. Our guests are Chamiah Dewey, Emily Taylor and Hanan Tantush, 3 alumni who are running award winning businesses started during their times at London College of Fashion. They shared insights on the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur, plus advice on how to grow …

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Begin Essay Prep Now (You'll Be Glad You Did) 19:47

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If you are willing to spend a few minutes listening to this podcast now, you'll be equipped to save most of the stress coming your way when it comes time to write your essays. You'll need a notebook and a few minutes of time. Watch for these meaningful moments as they occur, and just keep track of them. By the time you need to write your essays, in…

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Mapping More Mischief Guided Walk | 7 Shell Grottos And A Morrice Bow Church 4:40

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Mapping More Mischief Guided Walk | 7 Shell Grottos And A Morrice Bow Church by London College of FashionBy London College of Fashion

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Mapping More Mischief Guided Walk | 6 The Pearlies Bow Bells Pub 4:42

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Mapping More Mischief Guided Walk | 6 The Pearlies Bow Bells Pub by London College of FashionBy London College of Fashion

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Mapping More Mischief Guided Walk | 5 Bow Fair Blue Plaque 3 Fairfield Road 3:18

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Mapping More Mischief Guided Walk | 5 Bow Fair Blue Plaque 3 Fairfield Road by London College of FashionBy London College of Fashion

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Mapping More Mischief Guided Walk | 4 Suffragettes Procession And Pageants 555 Roman Road 4:43

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Mapping More Mischief Guided Walk | 4 Suffragettes Procession And Pageants 555 Roman Road by London College of FashionBy London College of Fashion

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Mapping More Mischief Guided Walk | 3 Beating The Bounds Victoria Park 3:45

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Mapping More Mischief Guided Walk | 3 Beating The Bounds Victoria Park by London College of FashionBy London College of Fashion

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Mapping More Mischief Guided Walk | 2 Graffiti And Rave Lord Napier Pub 4:53

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Mapping More Mischief Guided Walk | 2 Graffiti And Rave Lord Napier Pub by London College of FashionBy London College of Fashion

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Mapping More Mischief Guided Walk | 1 Narrow Boat Art White Post Lane Bridge 3:55

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Mapping More Mischief Guided Walk | 1 Narrow Boat Art White Post Lane Bridge by London College of FashionBy London College of Fashion

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Mapping More Mischief Guided Walk | Introduction 3:35

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Mapping More Mischief Guided Walk | Introduction by London College of FashionBy London College of Fashion

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Info Session Ahead of March 2024 Ivy League Challenge Cohort 1:07:32

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Join us to hear how to avoid the major mistakes most teens make in their college prep so you can gain an advantage in future college admissions. Registration is now open and will close before class begins on Saturday night. Register at TILC.to/register ----- To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our website To follow on Instagram: @TheIvy…

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From Dysfunction to Impact; Productivity for Teens 19:20

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Do you ever feel like you don't have enough time? It is common for stressed teens and adults to say "I wish I had more time!" But actually, you don't need more time. You actually need more energy and better clarity. Listen in to discover why clarity and energy are more important that time. ----- To register for the Ivy League Challenge, visit our w…

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Careers in Fashion: Navigating the fashion jobs market 44:56

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In this episode, we hear from two LCF alumni as they share their personal journeys and best practices for navigating the ever-changing fashion jobs market. Freelance Fashion Forecaster and Senior Strategist Angela Baidoo (BA Fashion Design and Development 2005), Co-Founder of The Fashion Blueprint, and Sustainable Fashion Business Specialist Giovan…

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Making Mischief Oral History Project, 'Setting up Museums' full 1:02:44

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Kinsi Abdullah is an artist interested in championing and preserving the textiles, fashions, art and crafts of the Somali community in Britain. Three decades ago she set up Numbi Arts in Stratford and works collaboratively with other organisations to 'take over' venues and put on Somali events. She hopes one day to create a Somali museum and has a …

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Making Mischief Oral History Project, 'Whitley Bay Carnival' full 1:55:42

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Carol Alevroyianni and Richard Broderick are the key people behind the Whitley Bay Carnival which was revived in 2013. It’s thought the carnival first ran a hundred years ago but petered out over the years, was revived in the 1980s but again disappeared. It's now flourishing again, and many local groups and schools get involved, with around a thous…

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Making Mischief Oral History Project, W'hitley Bay Carnival - Richard Broderick & Carol Alevroyianni 1:55:42

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Making Mischief Oral History Project, W'hitley Bay Carnival - Richard Broderick & Carol Alevroyianni by London College of FashionBy London College of Fashion

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Making Mischief Oral History Project, 'Banbury Hobby Horse' full 1:02:19

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Simon Pipe is the creator of the Banbury Hobby Horse. In 2000 councillors in the town of Banbury in Oxfordshire wanted to capitalise on the famous nursery rhyme 'Ride a cock horse to Banbury Cross'. Simon, who was a Morris dancer and had attended one-day events like Jack in the Green in Hastings, suggested a hobby horse festival for Banbury. The co…

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Making Mischief Oral Histories Project, 'Mattie the Clown' full 1:27:20

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Mattie has been clowning for 52 years, and in this interview he talks about becoming a clown, creating his ‘look’, making his first costume and designing the one he wears now. He describes the many things he’s done in his career including working abroad, performing in theatres, being a laughter therapist in a children's hospital, meeting the Queen …

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Making Mischief Oral History Project, 'Abbots Bromley Horn Dance' full 42:44

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Michael Fowell has been dancing in the Abbots Bromley Horn Dance since he was 7 years old. He’s now 29 and proud to be involved in a tradition which goes back hundreds of years. In fact, the reindeer horns worn by the performers (which hang on the wall of St Nicholas’ church in Abbots Bromley for the rest of the year) are more than 1000 years old. …

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Middle School & Before; How to Prepare for College? 19:53

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Because college is difficult to prepare for, many families want to begin early. But when they ask how to prepare, too often they are told that there is no reason to start so soon. Many people believe that college prep shouldn't begin until high school. But as long as we don't get stuck in the impressiveness trap, college prep can be healthy and won…

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Making Mischief Oral History Project, 'Orkney Festival of the Horse' full 1:03:09

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Moira Budge first got involved in the Orkney Festival of the Horse in the late 1970s when her son was about 7. The event is held annually on the island of South Ronaldsay. Traditionally boys would take part in a ploughing match, copying their fathers and grandfathers and using miniature ploughs made from horn or bone. In the mid 1950s, girls starte…

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Making Mischief Oral History Project, 'Lion Of Senegal' full 1:18:00

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Malik was born in the Gambia but moved to the UK as a child. He set up Yaram Arts to showcase African music, culture and dance. Moulaye is a 'zimbalia' artist (a medieval art form) and performs with Yaram regularly. He is Senegalese and moved to the UK in 2010 where he met Malik. They promote African Carnival (pre-dating Caribbean carnival but ther…

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Making Mischief Oral Project, 'Para Carnival' full 46:57

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Bettina and her husband Richard set up Para Carnival in 2010. She describes it as an all-inclusive carnival group working with vulnerable people. Many of the members are disabled, use wheelchairs or live with conditions such as autism. About 400 people take part each season in dance classes, festivals and local parties, and many take part in both t…

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Making Mischief Oral History Project, 'Doggett's Coat and the Badge' full 1:21:25

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Bob Crouch won the Doggett’s Coat and Badge Race in 1958, the year he completed his apprenticeship as a waterman on the River Thames. It’s the oldest rowing race in the world and has been continuously run for more than 200 years. Bob competed against 4 other apprentices and won against the odds. The prize is the right to wear the red coat and badge…

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Making Mischief Oral Project, 'Gingernut the Clown' full 1:30:10

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Ian was a puppeteer before becoming a clown. He created his clown persona Gingernut (because of his red hair) on a cruise in 1976. His first costume came from a London store and was a Royal Stewart tartan suit. He used plastic gingernut biscuits for the buttons. Over the years Ian has learnt skills and tricks associated with clowning such as tightr…

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Making Mischief Oral History Project, 'Swan Upper' full 1:06:27

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Jerry has been a swan upper since 1996. He’s a sixth generation Thames Waterman, and has also taken part in the Dogget’s Coat and Badge race. He talks about his involvement in the Dyers Company which is one of three livery companies which undertakes the monitoring of the King’s swans on the River Thames each year. The Dyers dress in blue, Breton-st…

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Making Mischief Oral History Project, 'Pearly Queen' full 1:21:49

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Doreen was born within the sound of Bow Bells which makes her a true Cockney. She became a Pearly Queen in the mid 1990s, firstly as a Pearly Pride (an apprentice) and eventually earning her title. Unusually Doreen has two titles, one in her own right (Pearly Queen of Bow Bells), and one with her late husband (Pearly King and Queen of Old Kent Road…

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The Thread | Fashion Marketing Unravelled | Episode 1 38:07

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The Thread | Fashion Marketing Unravelled | Episode 1 by London College of FashionBy London College of Fashion

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Making Mischief Oral History Project, 'Whitelands College May Queen' full 1:05:39

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Whitelands College (now part of University of Roehampton) has an archive of May Monarch robes that date back to the 1870s. The first ceremonies were sponsored by John Ruskin, the writer and polymath, who commissioned the children’s book illustrator Kate Greenaway to design the first robe. Each year Whitelands elects a May Queen (or since 1986 King)…

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Making Mischief Oral History Project, 'The Old Fool Forest Of Dean Morris' full 52:29

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Chris Barber has been involved in folk music and folk clubs as long as he can remember, and joined Forest of Dean Morris in the 1980s after getting married and moving to Gloucestershire. Shortly after joining the team, he was asked if he would like to be the Old Fool. The Fool is 'the Lord of Misrule' - his role is to attract an audience, keep them…

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Making Mischief Oral History Project, 'Stratford Tourney Horse' full 1:05:15

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Tim Watkin got involved in folk traditions through music and Mummers’ plays. He joined Stratford Morris and took on the Tourney Horse after finding it in a rather tatty state. He revamped the horse (using an old archive photo of it from 1910) and performs in it alongside the Stratford Morris team. The role of the horse is to clear the way for the d…

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Making Mischief Oral History Project, 'Edinburgh Beltane Fire Festival' full 1:40:43

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Tereza Mazak was born and grew up in Slovakia. She has always been interested in folk traditions and costumes, and her grandmother and great grandmother were both dressmakers. Tereza studied costume design at college and specialised in historical and theatre outfits. After moving to Edinburgh, she attended the Edinburgh Fire Festival, an annual eve…

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