Gloria Beyi, host of radio show ‘Glory Talks’ where she discusses her favourite music and tweets, discusses the life of a young creative.

Young people are at the forefront of this new age of digital media, why do you think it’s important for them to have their say?

“I think it’s important for young people to have our say on things because we are the next generation so if we don’t stimulate our interests, exchange opinions and engage each other with our views on the world then we’ll be lost. We’ll become clones when we’re older and follow what we hear rather than having our own knowledge on topics.”

How do you think being in a creative environment has fuelled your interests?

“Being in a creative environment like the BRIT school has broadened what I do in my spare time. For example, I love art exhibitions, films, meditating and poetry! Having creative surroundings has opened up another dimension of how I live my life as a young creative… There’s a much deeper element and layer to being a young creative when you choose to go into that route because it’s something you genuinely love as appose to the stereotypical image we’re fed of young people. I’ve always had the desire to speak my mind, to be engaged, to grow with my opinion rather than follow the crowd. I think it’s important to remove yourself from the situation so you can take a step back and ask questions rather than just believing what you hear. In terms of my interests I’ve always wanted to know more about the humans that live on the same planet as me, especially the younger generation because I belong to that age range so creative environments like the BRIT school take the real world and put it inside of a classroom or rehearsal space to give us that fiery drive to succeed. You take pride in your work because that revolves around your views on things, and people will interpret that differently, which is interesting in itself.”

What is your advice for any budding media moguls?

“My advice is to network very carefully, whether it’s in person or through social media. Even if you’re not a professional photographer or broadcaster or editor or columnist, you need to be aware of how your digital footprint can impact your future. What you post, who you interact with, and what you stand for is all online for people to see. Everyone has freedom of expression whether the government want to accept that or not, but it’s how you go about it that’s most important. Always consider a photo, a caption or even a comment. Find your image and find your brand!”