I’ve always believed that luck is what happens when  preparedness meets opportunity , and after completing the Sony Music Podcast Academy, that quote feels more real than ever. Being selected as one of just twelve participants in this year’s cohort is something I don’t take lightly. Over the years, I’ve been building my career as a broadcast journalist, working across radio and TV, and appearing on a few podcasts along the way including the BBC’s What in the World . I’m grate

What began as a moment of uncertainty after graduating university turned into a defining six-week journey of creativity, collaboration and self-belief. The Sony Music Podcast Academy gave Jenny the space, skills and confidence to explore podcasting in ways she never imagined — and helped me find direction in the process.

The most meaningful creativity isn’t flawless; it is fearless enough to reveal what we would rather conceal. ​ A valuable lesson I took from my experience on the Sony Music Podcast Academy is that our stories, struggles, experiences, and truths are creative capital, not liabilities. Embracing them gives our work honesty and resonance. In an industry built on connection, we aim to evoke real emotion. Perfection, seductive as it is, can lead us away from that purpose. What ling