JobsWorth
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Episodes
54 episodes
JobsWorth Express - Dave Officer
We’re back with another JobsWorth Express episode and this week I’m speaking with Illustrator, Graphic Designer and Founder of Doodle Juice Design, Dave Officer. I’ve known Dave for some time now after first meeting on LinkedIn lan...
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JobsWorth - Tobias Smith
On this week’s episode of JobsWorth I’m joined by Essex based Musician Tobias (Toby) Smith. What does it take to turn something most people view as a hobby into a fully fledged career?Well, in Toby’s case, it involved two par...
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JobsWorth - Abby Thomas
My guest this week is Essex based Social Media Manager, Strategist and Content Creator, Abby Thomas.“I spent the majority of my 20’s working in a corporate role feeling like I was watching myself live out someone else’s life.”<...
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JobsWorth - Alexandra Allan
On JobsWorth this week I’m speaking with Essex based Nutritional Therapist, Alexandra Allan. Alex describes herself as having been lucky enough to have had two careers. The first was a 20 year run in publishing…a world s...
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JobsWorth - Gemma and Will Jones
On this weeks episode of JobsWorth I speak with Gemma and Will Jones, the husband and wife team behind Essex based bakery business Wilma's.This conversation is, as its heart, a lesson in starting again. After the pair were ...
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JobsWorth Express - Mark Green
In the first of our brand spanking new JobsWorth Express episodes I jump on a call with Mark Green, CEO and Founder of Change Rebellion. Mark has been working in the change and transformation space for almost two decades and in 2023...
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JobsWorth - Ralph Tait
This week I'm sitting down with Ralph Tait, founder and owner of The Hatch in Leigh on Sea. The Hatch has become a bit of a haven for me over the past couple of years. You'll regularly find me there a couple of times a week hunched ...
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JobsWorth - John Hawker
This week we flip the script on the traditional JobsWorth format.It’s my turn to be on the receiving end of a barrage of questions and there’s only one person I’d trust with the job. My little brother Luke Adam Hawker.This convers...
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JobsWorth Reshare - Roll Boys Rising
We wrap up this batch of JobsWorth Reshare episodes with Roll Boys Rising from October 2024. George Artemi, founder of Roll Boys, was certainly a fan favourite and 6 months on he's gone from strength to strength, building a brand that is renown...
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1:32:36
JobsWorth Reshare - Breaking Boundaries
For our penultimate Reshare episode we're going back to a conversation I had in March 2024 with Charlotte Debond-Sayer, founder of Essex based wedding and events venue, The Boundary. Ever wondered how a childhood passion can i...
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JobsWorth Reshare - Mum, Mud and Motivation
On this weeks JobsWorth Reshare episode we're going back to our very first episode and a conversation I had with my mum, Lisa Hawker, back in September 2023.Have you ever wondered how the dreams of your childhood could possibly shape you...
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JobsWorth Reshare - Is Minimalism For Me?
We're halfway through our JobsWorth Reshare episodes and this week we're revisiting a conversation I had with professional writer Charlie Brown back in December 2023. Is Minimalism For Me remains one our most downloaded episodes and first time ...
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JobsWorth Reshare - The Local Lads
We're back with another JobsWorth Reshare episode and this we're going back to May 2024 to sit down with Sam Hamblin and Ed White, owners of Essex based menswear business, The Local Merchants. This was a real fan favourite. Let us know what you...
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JobsWorth Reshare - Pens, Paper and Purpose.
In the first of our JobsWorth Reshare episodes we revisit my brother Luke's interview, first shared on the 13th December 2023. Do you ever feel like you're living a life that's not truly your own? You're not alone. I've invite...
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Off Script
In todays episode, I have a conversation with actor Sam Strike. Sam shares his journey from growing up in Essex to becoming a successful actor in both the UK and the US. He discusses the pivotal moments that shaped his career, including his ear...
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Episode 12
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Gloves Off
In todays episode I sit down with boxing and conditioning coach Vic O'Dame. Vic shares his inspiring journey from growing up in South London to becoming a beloved figure in the local gym community. He discusses the lessons learned from boxing, ...
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Episode 11
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Life Behind The Lens
This week I sit down with photographer Mia Davies. During our conversation, Mia reflects on her childhood dreams, the challenges of navigating school with ADHD, and the societal pressures to conform to traditional career paths. Mia discusses he...
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Episode 10
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Educating Emma
In this weeks episode, I sit down with Emma Huggett, founder of Monty's Play Hub. We discuss her journey in education, the challenges of teaching, and the impact of systemic pressures on educators as well as Emma's experiences with workplace bu...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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The Music Makers
On this weeks episode of JobsWorth, I sat down with Mark Barnacle and Mike Barnes, co-founders of the charity Together in Musical Expression (T.I.M.E). They discuss their early musical influences, the evolution of music consumption, and the the...
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Episode 8
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Lost For Words
This week, I sit down with Dave Harland, a copywriter, who shares his journey from young Scrabble enthusiast to a successful freelancer and agency owner. As well as exploring the events that lead to him changing his relationship with work talk ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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Reading Between The Lines
This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with professional actor Ricky Champ. Ricky shares his journey into the world of acting, discussing his early inspirations, the importance of resilience in the industry, and the impact of rejection on...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:21:27
The Food Lover's Guide To Fertility
In this episode, I sit down with Whitney Lodge, a naturopathic nutritional therapist and yoga teacher, who shares her journey from a stable career in law to pursuing her passion for nutrition and health. Whitney talks about her journey into spe...
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Episode 5
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A Cut Above
In this episode, I sit down with Ky Wilson, a hairdressing entrepreneur. We discuss the evolution of Ky's career over the last 18 years. In this conversation, Ky shares his journey in the hairdressing industry, emphasising the importance of net...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:24:45
Roll Boys Rising
In this episode, I sit down with George Artemi, founder of Roll Boys, who shares his journey from aspiring professional footballer to successful entrepreneur. George discusses the challenges he faced after being released from football, his expe...
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Episode 3
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Taking Centre Stage
This week I sit down with Lucy Bardrick who shares her inspiring journey from a small town in Cornwall to becoming a professional dancer and now an exec at Arbonne International. She discusses her early passion for dance, the unwavering support...
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Episode 2
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