Your degree isn’t a map - it’s a launchpad!

In this episode of Inspiring Entrepreneurs, we’re challenging one of the biggest myths students still believe, that your degree dictates your destiny.

We’re joined by Kayla Megan Burns, a Biomedical Science graduate turned tech founder, writer, and disability advocate, and Dr Marc Reid, chemist, author, and UKRI Future Leaders Fellow. Their stories show how curiosity, creativity, and courage can turn any degree into a foundation for something unexpected.

Together, they explore:
How degrees open more doors than you think
The surprising turns their careers have taken
Managing failure, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome
Combining disciplines and juggling multiple interests
Advice they’d give to their undergraduate selves

Whether you’re still studying, recently graduated, or figuring out your next step, this episode will help you see your degree and your potential in a whole new way.

This week on Inspiring Entrepreneurs, we explore why you don’t need to wait for the “perfect moment” to start a side hustle - or anything else! We spoke with Paul Wilson, founder of Consultico, and Darren Stewart from the Strathclyde Inspire Start-Up Team about why confidence isn’t something you gain before you begin, it’s something you build through action.

Together, we break down the myth that students need to wait until graduation or have everything figured out before trying something new. We discuss how clarity often comes after you start, why small steps can build real confidence, and how early side hustles can become powerful learning tools. Paul and Darren share honest reflections on taking action, embracing uncertainty, and moving forward even when things don’t feel perfect yet.

Whether you're thinking about launching a side hustle, exploring new ideas alongside your studies, or simply looking for the confidence to take your next step, this episode will encourage you to rethink what it really means to start, grow, and move forward.

This week on Inspiring Entrepreneurs, we explore why you don’t need all the answers to get started.

We spoke with Johnny Lindsey and Dana Schwendtner, chapter leads of Fun Nights Glasgow - a movement where entrepreneurs publicly share their biggest mistakes. Together, we explore what failure really looks like, why confidence is often misunderstood, and how comparing yourself to others can keep you feeling stuck before you’ve even begun.

You’ll hear honest insights on:

Why you don’t need to have it all figured out

How sharing mistakes builds real entrepreneurial confidence

The power of starting before you feel ready

Practical ways to stop comparison culture from holding you back

Whether you're thinking about launching an idea, navigating university life, or looking for the courage to take your next step, this episode will help you rethink what it means to grow, fail, and move forward.