#Blow Interview: How I launched Scotland’s Most Popular Hair Salon

Spent my afternoon in the beaut #blowshawlands they made my hair appointment so enjoyable! Would definitely recommend to everyone 💇🏻👌🏽💕 #blow #ohblow #hairdressers #colour #shawlands #glasgow A photo posted by Jacqueline Haire 🦄🍾💕 (@jacqueshaire) on Aug 5, 2016 at 12:54pm PDT Less than three years ago, Fallon Carberry set Glasgow alight when she launched a stylish hair salon that celebrated individuality, glamour and colour. Loved by bloggers and locals alike, Blow quickly became the one stop shop for wild dyes and big blow outs. They’ve now launched their second salon (and first training academy) in Shawlands. Fal took time out…

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How I became a cafe owner: Brew Box’s Laura Cameron

Entrepreneur Laura Cameron, 32, set up her own cafe last year…in a Police Box! The Brew Box Coffee Company sells delicious sandwiches and coffees in Glasgow’s Merchant City and has fast become a local favourite. We speak to Laura about the challenges of running a (very) small business.  How did you first come up with the idea of the Brew Box Coffee? With having my wee girl Isabella, I knew I had to develop a better legacy than a mum coming home shattered every night from a thankless job. I wanted her to be inspired and have a positive outlook…

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How I became a sports reporter: Kieran Canning, AFP

Kieran Canning, originally from Airdrie, is living the DREAM. Based in Madrid, he’s the Spanish sports correspondent for AFP (Agence France-Presse), a major French news agency. His day is consumed by sport – mostly football – and he’s covered some of the biggest events the sporting calendar has to offer. He’s currently in Rio chasing all the action on the ground at the Olympic Games – but he managed to find a minute to tell us more about his dream job What made you want to become a journalist? I always had a love of following the news and been…

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How I Became a TV Presenter: Storm Huntley, CBBC

Storm Huntley is usually found Down on The Farm with JLS’s JB Gill or taking calls on Channel 5’s The Wright Stuff, but how did this economics graduate become a telly star? We spoke to Storm about the joys of getting your hair and make-up done and the difficulties of milking stubborn goats. You’re a TV presenter on CBBC’s Down on The Farm and on The Wright Stuff – how did you land those very different jobs? You are absolutely right these two jobs could not be any more different.  I got the job co-presenting Down on the Farm with JB…

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How I became a gig booker: Craig Johnston, DF Concerts

Craig Johnston works for DF Concerts, one of Scotland’s most prominent music promoters. The company is responsible for T in the Park, arranges tour dates for international acts when they visit Scotland and also manages gig venue King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut. Craig now promotes acts such as Years and Years, Troye Sivan, Sunset Sons and Alessia Cara, but the business management grad began his booker career by handing out flyers…   You must work with some pretty amazing artists in your job – what have been the biggest highlights? I love seeing acts go from playing small rooms to…

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How I became a national news reporter: Colin Stone, STV

Colin Stone is a production journalist for STV. His job involves chasing stories, live reporting and reading the news on national television. At just 24, Colin is a rising star within Scottish media. That doesn’t mean he knows how to tie a tie though… Q: You’re young to be reading the news on national TV! How did you get to where you are today? I began getting my first freelance radio reporter shifts in 2013; from there, I joined YOUR Radio in Clydebank as a broadcast journalist; then in May 2014 I joined STV Glasgow just prior to its launch.…

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How I became a vintage make-up artist: Fiona Poliri, Bygone Bombshell

Fiona Poliri, 31, spends her days powdering noses and perfecting vintage waves. Working as a hair stylist and make-up artist for Bygone Bombshell Beauty Parlour, Fiona transports her clients’ style to a different era in time. We caught up with her to ask how she turned her love of make-up and vintage fashion into a career. Q: Fiona, tell us what you do at Bygone Bombshell Beauty Parlour? My job involves transforming my clients into pretty pin-ups and vintage bombshells. Be it a wedding, prom, TV appearance, a hen party or a night out, I love to go back in time…

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How I became a Head Chef: Stephen Crawford, Black Dove

At just 23, Stephen Crawford is the Head Chef at critically acclaimed, high-end restaurant Black Dove. So how exactly did Stephen land such a great job at such a young age? Hard work, long hours and a love of fantastic food. We asked Stephen for his tips on training and his insider knowledge of life in a busy kitchen. Q: Did you always want to be a chef? From the age of about 17, yes. I left school with not much to look forward to, then found something I really enjoyed. When you find something you love and you seem…

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Media careers: The producer and presenter

Rachael Fulton is a producer and presenter at STV Glasgow. She produces Jak and Edie’s Scottish Kitchen, presents See What You Missed and also works researcher and assistant producer on the channels’ Riverside Show. You sound really busy! What does your job involve? Jak and Eddie is a half-hour cookery programme filmed as-live in the STV Glasgow studios, starring celeb chef Jaqueline O’Donnell and Glasgow’s answer to Paul Hollywood, baker Eddie Boyle. After the pilot episode that ran on STV Channel 3, I developed Jak and Eddie into a regular cooking programme celebrating the best of seasonal Scottish produce. Producing the…

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