Favourite Positions
Favourite Positions is a platform and podcast designed to help you find your dream role.
Founded by Alex Young in 2022, the platform was born from her own frustration with outdated career advice and rigid workplace expectations. Early in her career, Alex was often told she was “too young” to lead or made to feel uncomfortable in environments rife with sexism and performative policies. Like many, she was left disillusioned – not by hard work itself, but by systems that held people back.
Instead of conforming, she looked to those building better businesses – the founders, leaders and creatives shaping inclusive, purpose-led workplaces that prioritise well-being, impact and autonomy. Their stories lit the path forward.
Favourite Positions began as a way to share those stories – and has since grown into a trusted space for candid conversations about work, identity and ambition in a changing world.
Today, Favourite Positions is home to a growing community of over 10,000 people.
Alex’s work has been featured by the BBC, Channel 4, Cosmopolitan, Metro and Start Up Magazine. She is the recipient of the Excellence Scholarship at Imperial College London, where she’s continuing to grow the platform alongside her MBA.
Tune in for honest episodes that showcase the people reimagining work for a new generation.
Whether you’re early in your career, switching paths or leading a team, Favourite Positions is here to help you carve your own path and find work that truly fits.
Favourite Positions
Episode 03: Career Unlocked - Stefanie Sword-Williams
Episode description:
In this episode of 'Favourite Positions: Careers Unlocked,' Alex sits down with Stefanie Sword-Williams, the dynamic founder of 'Fuck Being Humble,' to explore her journey of embracing authenticity and self-promotion in the workplace. From her early life experiences growing up across different continents to the challenges she faced in toxic work environments, Stef shares how these shaped her resilient and adaptable nature. Discover the inspiration behind 'Fuck Being Humble,' the impact of its bold name, and the community it has fostered. Stef also delves into her process of writing and publishing her book, navigating the pandemic, and her vision for the future of work. Tune in to gain valuable insights on building a personal brand, the power of self-promotion, and practical advice for those looking to carve their own unique career paths.
Key points discussed:
- Stef's childhood and school experiences in Leeds and the US
- Discovering her authentic self and confidence from a young age
- Transition from university to her first job in marketing and branding
- Challenges faced in a toxic work environment and lessons learned
- The inspiration and motivation behind starting 'Fuck Being Humble'
- The significance of the provocative name and its impact
- Early days of hosting events and building a community
- The importance of authenticity and self-promotion in career growth
- Bootstrapping the business and navigating financial constraints
- Writing and publishing her book 'Fuck Being Humble'
- Stef's perspective on the evolving future of work
- Advice for individuals navigating their careers and the importance of continuous self-promotion
- Embracing flexibility, passion and creativity in career choices
Resources and links:
- Fuck Being Humble
- Connect with Stefanie Sword-Williams on LinkedIn
- Follow Fuck Being Humble on Instagram
You can stay up to date with us on Instagram and Linked In:
https://www.instagram.com/favouritepositionspodcast/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-young-74431a135/
As always, please do reach out and let us know how you’re finding the series and feel free to send us any suggestions for topics you’d like us to explore in future episodes! Thank you for listening and supporting the platform, we're so grateful that you're here.
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