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From Yeovil to London: Ryan’s Journey Through Class and Creativity

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In this episode, we meet Ryan, who grew up in the small town of Yeovil, Somerset, a traditionally working-class area hit hard by the 2008 crash. After his parents lost their business, they rebuilt their lives through hands-on work. His dad as a plumber and his mum as a cleaner, instilling in Ryan the value of resilience and humility.

Although strong academically, Ryan was drawn to creativity,…