What does it really look like to swap theatre lights for client meetings? In this episode, I sit down with one of my former Masterclass students — Jack Davidson — who’s made the leap from performing arts to add mortgage advice into his plan. We talk about:

• His experience inside the Future in Finance Masterclass
• The exam struggles that nearly threw him off track (and how he overcame them)
• The juggling act of balancing multiple side hustles while building a new career
• How he’s finding clients, building trust, and growing his confidence in the industry

If you’ve ever thought about a career change, this one’s for you — honest, real, and proof that you don’t need a finance background to make it work. You can follow Jack on Instagram here: @jack_davidson_dance @jack.thebroker Want to start your own CeMAP journey? Join my 6 Weeks to CeMAP programme — the structured, supported route to getting qualified without the overwhelm. You’ll get on-demand lessons, live weekly sessions, and personal WhatsApp coaching from me every step of the way.

Enrol here: https://learning.futureinfinance.co.uk

So many of you ask: "What actually happens once I pass CeMAP?"

This episode is for you.

Charlotte sits down with one of her former Masterclass students — now a fully qualified mortgage adviser — to talk honestly and openly about the journey from study… to job… to day one on the job.

In this relaxed and inspiring conversation, we cover:

✅ What led her to start CeMAP (and what the study process was really like)

✅ What happened next — from passing her exam to starting in the role

✅ How she found her first job (including advice for those still searching)

✅ The biggest surprises once she started working as an adviser

✅ Her favourite parts of the job — and what she didn’t expect!

✅ Challenges with confidence, client conversations, and imposter syndrome

✅ The flexibility and freedom the career has now brought into her life

✅ Her advice to anyone still studying and wondering what comes next

✅ Why networking really is everything (and how to start building your circle)

✨ Whether you're knee-deep in CeMAP 1 or debating a career change, this episode will give you a powerful glimpse of what’s waiting on the other side of the exam.

👇 Resources mentioned:

Find out more about CeMAP and get started here: https://www.futureinfinance.co.uk

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Join the 6 Weeks to CeMAP coaching programme

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You can check KuKu Connect here:

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Whether you’ve sat exams recently or haven’t picked up a textbook in years, exam anxiety can feel very real. So in this special episode, I sat down with anxiety coach Sam Tierney to break it all down — and help you feel calm, confident, and ready to pass.

We covered:

✅ What is exam anxiety — and how is it different from normal nerves?

✅ Is a bit of anxiety actually helpful sometimes?

✅ Why some people seem more affected by exam pressure than others

🧠 Practical Strategies for Students

Sam’s top tips for calming nerves in the run-up to your exam

How to deal with those horrible “my mind’s gone blank” moments

How to bounce back after getting a question wrong

Rewriting the “I failed before, so I’ll fail again” mindset

📚 Study-Related Anxiety

What to do if you’re feeling overwhelmed by the amount of content

How to avoid burnout or feeling paralysed before the exam

🗓 On-the-Day Tips

Breathing and grounding exercises Sam recommends

Managing time pressure and staying calm in the exam room

🧭 Mindset Shifts

How to build confidence when you don’t feel “academic”

Sam’s #1 piece of advice for anyone struggling with exam nerves

🧰 Sam’s Services & How to Connect

Sam is the creator of the brilliant course: 🎓 Master Exam Anxiety and Thrive Under Pressure: CeMAP Exam Success Blueprint

https://learning.futureinfinance.co.uk/courses/masterexamanxiety

You can find her at on Instragram @tierneyscoaching or at https://www.tierneyscoaching.com/

💬 If you’re prepping for your CeMAP exam and struggling with nerves, this episode is for you.

Send it to a study buddy. Re-listen before exam day. And remember — anxiety doesn’t mean you can’t do this.