Hayden Bevis: You Don’t Need a Perfect Plan to Build a Great Career

Hey, help Shape the Podcast! To keep improving the podcast, we’d love to know a little more about you. We’ve created a quick 2-question survey that takes about 10 seconds. As a thank you, you’ll go into the draw to win a $100 prize (drawn on April 30). 👉 Complete the survey: https://forms.gle/nK52PuGAdpQtBmjB9 Bring on this episode with Hayden Bevis: Not everyone leaves school with a clear plan. And not everyone needs to. In this episode of More Than a Score, we sit down with Hayden Bevis—founder of Poster Boy—to explore what it really looks like to build a career without a neat, linear pathway. Hayden shares how he moved from school into a series of unexpected roles, including working as an optical mechanic, hosting trivia, experimenting with video and early YouTube, before eventually building a creative business grounded in storytelling and communication. This conversation challenges a few big assumptions: • You need to be “creative” to pursue creative work • Careers should follow a straight line • Success starts with certainty Instead, Hayden offers a different perspective—one built on making things, learning through feedback, and backing your own curiosity. We also explore why communication might be one of the most important skills for young people today, not just writing, but the ability to express ideas across different mediums, platforms, and contexts. This episode is for: • Parents supporting young people who don’t yet have a clear direction • Students who feel unsure about their next step • Anyone curious about how creative careers actually unfold Because sometimes, the best pathway… is the one you build as you go. Show Notes Key Topics Covered: • Hayden’s experience leaving school without a clear plan • Navigating early jobs and unexpected opportunities • Why creativity is something you do, not something you are • Turning “making things for fun” into paid work • Learning through feedback, rejection, and iteration • The role of communication across different careers and industries • Why schools may need to broaden how they teach communication • Backing yourself instead of chasing external validation 🎧 Help Shape the Podcast 🎧 We’re all about helping parents and young people redefine success and see there’s more than one pathway. To keep improving the podcast, we’d love to know a little more about you to make sure every episode is meaningful and relevant to you. We’ve created a quick 2-question survey that takes about 10 seconds. As a thank you, you’ll go into the draw to win a $100 prize (drawn on April 30). 👉 Complete the survey: https://forms.gle/nK52PuGAdpQtBmjB9