From Poverty to Power: Exploring the Career of Mayor Marvin Rees
October 17, 2023
In this episode of Careers Unwrapped, host Mark Fawcett is joined by Marvin Rees, the mayor of Bristol, to discuss his journey from a challenging upbringing to becoming a political leader. He delves into his motivations for getting involved in politics and the impact of his experiences with poverty and racism. Marvin highlights the realities of working in politics, the challenges he has faced, and the skills he has developed along the way.
In this episode of Careers Unwrapped, host Mark Fawcett is joined by Marvin Rees, the Mayor of Bristol. He was elected Mayor of Bristol in 2016, and became the first person of colour to be elected mayor of any major European city.
Join them as they:
- Discuss Marvin’s journey into politics
- Delve into the realities of working in politics
- Explore the importance of intellectual strength, physical fitness, and good character
- Shine a light on Marvin’s approach to leadership
And much more!
Marvin Rees is the current Mayor of Bristol and has had multiple leadership and strategic roles throughout his career. He grew up in challenging circumstances and has always had a desire to make a difference in the world. He has a background in politics and international development, and is passionate about addressing issues of inequality and injustice. He was elected Mayor of Bristol in 2016, and became the first person of colour to be elected mayor of any major European city. He was named 2020 UK Politician of the Year in the Business Green Leaders Awards and joint winner of the 2021 Penn Institute for Urban Research Urban Leadership Award.
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