Quarter-Life Questions

Quarter-Life Questions
Podcast Description
Hey and welcome to Quarter Life Questions - the podcast that makes adulting a little less confusing. Hosted by Grace McIntosh (a fellow twenty-something who's just trying to figure it all out), this weekly show dives into the big and small questions we all have in our twenties - from money and careers to relationships and mental health. There’s no manual for adulthood (sadly), but this might be the next best thing. Each episode features honest chats, expert advice, and zero fluff. Just practical answers to the questions we were never taught in school but now need desperately.Got a QLQ of your own? Send Grace a message. It's @gracemcintosh1 on Instagram or @gracemcintosh_ on TikTok.New episodes drop every Wednesday. Hit subscribe, join the ride, and let’s figure this adult thing out — together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The podcast dives into a variety of relatable topics including money management, career advice, mental health, and relationships. Episodes have included subjects such as effective job interview techniques with an expert careers adviser, and financial strategies for young adults focusing on saving versus investing. The show aims to address the everyday questions that young adults are often not taught in a formal educational setting.

Hey and welcome to Quarter Life Questions – the podcast that makes adulting a little less confusing.
Hosted by Grace McIntosh (a fellow twenty-something who’s just trying to figure it all out), this weekly show dives into the big and small questions we all have in our twenties – from money and careers to relationships and mental health.
There’s no manual for adulthood (sadly), but this might be the next best thing.
Each episode features honest chats, expert advice, and zero fluff. Just practical answers to the questions we were never taught in school but now need desperately.
Got a QLQ of your own? Send Grace a message. It’s @gracemcintosh1 on Instagram or @gracemcintosh_ on TikTok.
New episodes drop every Wednesday.
Hit subscribe, join the ride, and let’s figure this adult thing out — together.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week we’re diving into everything you need to know about apprenticeships – what they are, how to find them, how the application process works, what kind of money you can earn, and how to make yourself stand out and bag your dream one.
And here to answer all of this and more as well as sharing his own personal experience is Elijah from the Black Apprentice Network, he’s done one and has lots of tips and advice from his own personal experience landing his dream apprenticeship role with one of the biggest tech companies in the world: Salesforce. They even paid for his degree too!
✨ In this episode, we chat about:
- What an apprenticeship actually is (hint: it’s a real job and you get paid)
- The different levels and types of apprenticeships available
- What the application process involves (plus Elijah’s top tips for standing out)
- How much apprentices are paid and what kind of benefits are included
💬 More about The Black Apprentice Network:
Elijah is part of the team behind the Black Apprentice Network, a community platform supporting Black apprentices across the UK. The network offers guidance, events, peer support, and visibility for apprentices at all levels. Find out more here: https://www.blackapprenticenetwork.co.uk/
📸 Instagram:@blackapprenticenetwork
🎥 TikTok:@blackapprenticenetwork
📍Where to find apprenticeship opportunities:
- GOV.uk Apprenticeships: https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
- UCAS: https://www.ucas.com/apprenticeships
- Amazing Apprenticeships: https://www.amazingapprenticeships.com/employers/bbc/#programme-details
- Not Going To Uni: https://notgoingtouni.co.uk/opportunities#
📲 Want to get involved?
Got a Quarter Life Question you’d love to hear answered on the pod? DM me on Instagram @gracemcintosh1 or TikTok @gracemcintosh_ — I’d love to hear from you!
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Thanks for listening — and I’ll see you next week!
Grace x
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