From Curtain Calls to Client Calls: A CeMAP Graduate’s Story

From Curtain Calls to Client Calls: A CeMAP Graduate’s Story

Author: Charlotte Hemmingway October 17, 2025 Duration: 37:52

What does it really look like to swap theatre lights for client meetings? In this episode, I sit down with one of my former Masterclass students — Jack Davidson — who’s made the leap from performing arts to add mortgage advice into his plan. We talk about:

  • His experience inside the Future in Finance Masterclass
  • The exam struggles that nearly threw him off track (and how he overcame them)
  • The juggling act of balancing multiple side hustles while building a new career
  • How he’s finding clients, building trust, and growing his confidence in the industry

If you’ve ever thought about a career change, this one’s for you — honest, real, and proof that you don’t need a finance background to make it work. You can follow Jack on Instagram here: @jack_davidson_dance @jack.thebroker Want to start your own CeMAP journey? Join my 6 Weeks to CeMAP programme — the structured, supported route to getting qualified without the overwhelm. You’ll get on-demand lessons, live weekly sessions, and personal WhatsApp coaching from me every step of the way.

Enrol here: https://learning.futureinfinance.co.uk


Navigating the CeMAP exams can feel like a solitary task, but it doesn't have to be. Hosted by Charlotte Hemmingway, The CeMAP Study Podcast with Future in Finance is designed to be the supportive voice in your ear, turning complex financial regulations and mortgage advice principles into clear, manageable concepts. This isn't about generic study tips; it's a structured audio resource that mirrors your syllabus. The first season provides a comprehensive walkthrough of the CeMAP 1 module, breaking down topics into digestible weekly episodes. Following that, the second season seamlessly continues your journey, covering the material for CeMAP 2 and 3. You'll hear straightforward explanations and practical insights that aim to replace confusion with clarity, whether you're new to the industry or brushing up on your knowledge. With new content released every week, including updated CeMAP 1 material relevant for the 2025 syllabus and beyond, this podcast ensures your study materials stay current. Think of it as having a knowledgeable tutor available on-demand, transforming your commute, workout, or coffee break into a productive study session. The focus is on delivering tangible guidance you can apply directly to your revision and future career in finance, making the path to qualification feel a little less daunting and a lot more achievable.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 67

The CeMAP Study Podcast with Future in Finance
Podcast Episodes
I Was Wrong... Here's the Best Way to Pass CeMAP in 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:54
At the start of this year, I made some big changes to how I offered CeMAP training. I pulled my best-selling 5 day fast track courses and went all in on the 6 week model, thinking it was the best solution for everyone. A…
Why I'm not LIBF accredited [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:36
Because if you’re about to invest your time and money into a CeMAP provider, you deserve to understand exactly what that actually means (and what it doesn’t). Inside this episode, we walk you through: What LIBF accredita…
The New Breed of Mortgage Adviser? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:51
This week on the podcast we're joined by Terry Blackburn, the man who built, scaled and sold one of the UK’s largest brokerages, before turning his focus to coaching and adviser community building.We're here having a ver…
Steps After CeMAP? Career Routes & Networks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:21
This week’s episode is a special one.We had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Sam Lappin, and it turned out to be totally unmissable for anyone who has yet to find their path after they finish CeMAP.In this epis…
CeMAP Myths That Are Slowing You Down [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:29
There’s a lot of noise around CeMAP — and a surprising amount of it is simply wrong.In this episode Maria and I break down the biggest lies people hear about CeMAP, the ones that stop capable people from starting at all…
CeMAP Home Exams Explained, What to Expect and How to Stay Calm [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:08
Home exams can feel intimidating especially when the rules and expectations aren’t always explained clearly.In this episode, Maria the Money Muggle and I break down everything you need to know about sitting your CeMAP ex…
The CeMAP 2 & 3 changes in 2026. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:50
In this episode, I break down exactly what’s changed, who it affects, and (most importantly) what you actually need to study for each exam.We cover:* How CeMAP 2 can now be sat in two halves* Which topics are tested in e…
CeMAP in 2026 | Welcome to the New Future in Finance Podcast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:02
CeMAP looks different going into 2026 — and in this first episode of the newly refreshed Future in Finance podcast, Charlotte and Maria sit down to talk through what’s actually changed, what hasn’t, and what it really me…
CeMAP 1 Topic 21 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:05
Topic 22 is all about consumer credit — and if you’ve ever wondered what counts as credit, how APRC works, or why payday loans are such a hot topic, this one’s for you.In this episode, we break down everything you need t…
CeMAP 2&3: Topic 23 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:11
Topic 23 is where things get practical — we’re diving into the different types of mortgage products and interest rate options you’ll need to know inside-out for your CeMAP exams (and future advice career).By the end of t…