EP 243 - Mehreen is a former teacher, broadcaster and author who is passionate about education and empowering young people. She emerged as an influential voice across a range of topics including education, race, gender equality and faith.We discuss Britain's state education and debate whether there should be just one schooling system instead of public and private. We discuss the current state of the curriculum: does it needs to change? and ask Is a good education is based on your parents, social class or meritocracy?Mehreen also tells us about her life goal, her biggest failure and why the media industry qualifies for the big bin of bullsh*t.Chapters:00:00 Welcome to BWB01:04 Challenges of Teaching and Education System02:05 Need for Change in Education05:44 Impact of Socioeconomic Status on Education08:17 Role of Parents in Education11:46 Struggles of Teachers18:40 Importance of Career Advice in Schools25:06 Rewards and Challenges of Teaching26:57 Impact of Teachers on Students27:46 Experiences with Influential Teachers28:26 Transition from Teaching to Media29:50 Vision for 'Glow Up Your Grades'30:22 Challenges in Teaching31:24 State of Youth and Education32:04 Struggles of Young People32:29 Disconnect between Politics and Young People33:13 Struggles and Lessons in the Media Industry36:44 Unexpected Journey into Media40:10 Quickfire Round and Personal Insights45:41 The 'Glow Up Your Grades' InitiativeMehreen's recommendations:One Day - David Nicholls (book)The Secret Life Of Teachers (podcast)Serial (podcast)My Dad Wrote A Porno (podcast)businesswithoutbullshit.meFollow us:YouTubeInstagramTikTokLinkedinTwitterIf you'd like to be on the show, get in contact - [email protected] is powered by Oury Clark

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