More Than Work

Apr 10 2024 5
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Defined by your career? Ready to try a new hobby or job? Looking to be inspired? This weekly podcast shares stories of people who have found work-life balance and self-worth beyond just their job title. Rabiah Coon, a marketing manager, standup comic, writer and non-profit volunteer talks with guests about the pursuit of passions and hobbies, or work that reflects our values. Through guest's stories, listeners are reminded that life is more than work.

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"It's time to just rip that bandaid off," with guest AJ Waters, Founder of Stronger Skatepark

Apr 10 2024 50 mins  
In this captivating episode of 'More Than Work,' our host Rabiah Coon engages with AJ Waters, the visionary behind Stronger Skatepark. From the initial spark of passion for skateboarding to the creation of an inclusive community space, AJ shares the journey of founding Stronger Skatepark. Listeners will gain insights into the hurdles of entrepreneurship, the power of community-buil

“Doing nothing is something,” with podcast guest Jessica Berg, founder of Moon Rock Wellness

Feb 28 2024 44 mins  
In this episode of 'More Than Work', a podcast on personal and professional fulfillment, host Rabiah engages in an insightful discussion with Jessica Berg. Berg is the founder of 'Moon Rock Wellness', a digital platform designed to help busy individuals, particularly working mothers, cultivate everyday habits of wellness. Jessica shares her personal journey leading to the creation

“Everything is a weed until it's made a flower,” with podcast guest Fernando Kabigting, found of FDK Florals

Dec 20 2023 42 mins  
Fernando Kabigting: From Corporate to Creative LifeIn this episode of More Than Work, host Rabiah Coon talks with their guest, Fernando Kabigting. They delve into Fernando's life-changing decision to leave his corporate job in fashion to enter the creative industry, specifically floral design. Fernando touches on his experiences from starting in advertising, transitioning to fashio

“Man, look how far you've come” with guest musician and sound engineer Sean Arkless

Nov 22 2023 43 mins  
In this episode of 'More Than Work', Rabiah, an IT professional and stand-up comedian, talks to guest Sean Arkless about his journey from low self-confidence and working in retail to becoming the co-founder of Sjark Limited and vocalist of the London based band, 'Hello Amnesia'. Sean shares his experiences as a freelancer and his decision to start his own music production company.

“We're stronger together than we are apart,” with tutor and comedian Mark Nicholas

Oct 05 2023 40 mins  
This week’s guest is Mark Nicholas, comedian, comedy workshop leader and tutor. After getting his comedy start while on an extended trip to Vietnam, Mark has been working his way around the London comedy circuit. He created his show Laugh-Able to be an inclusive space for acts with disabilities. Being autistic himself and coming from a family of those serving or caring for o

“It always felt like I was fighting,” with Dr. Jeanne Retief founder of FIGGI and Human Rights and Criminal Law PhD

Sep 13 2023 33 mins  
This week’s guest is Dr. Jeanne Retief, founder of FIGGI. FIGGI a community created out of career change and wanting to share with others and be a support system, and self-care products.Dr. Retief earned a PhD in Human Rights and Criminal Law. And ran a Human Rights consultancy in South Africa for 13 years. After moving to her current location in Portugal, things changed for her,

“Just choose yourself…” with social entrepreneur Elizabeth Mhangami

Jul 19 2023 43 mins  
his week’s guest is Elizabeth Mhangami, social entrepreneur.Lizz grew up in Zimbabwe and moved to the US when she was 19. After working in various jobs including at the Chicago Athletic Foundation, she also earned her bachelor’s degree at Loyola University. She then started the job that would define her career so far, working with young people from underserved communities. 

"There's little that you can't do with people behind you." with John El-Maraghy, non-profit professional and Director of ARM

Jul 05 2023 32 mins  
This week’s guest is John El-Maraghy, non-profit professional, and Director at Archangel Raphael's Mission (ARM).John is was born and raised in New Jersey where he is currently based. He started his career in impact consulting and then transitioned into non-profit. He made the move when during a time of self-discovery, he he realised he wanted to be of service. For John, it

"There's always a way to show up kind," with Rani Puranik EVP and Global CFO of Worldwide Oil Field Machine

May 24 2023 42 mins  
This week’s guest is Rani Puranik, EVP and Global CFO of Worldwide Oilfield Machine (WOM). She is also the founder of a leadership coaching company and the author of a book that launched just the day before this episode dropped! At WOM, work is done around sustainability though environmentally responsible energy production and a focus on the people. We talk about sustainabil

"The day of the passive ally has gone," with Founder and CEO North America of Brand Advance Group

May 10 2023 58 mins  
This week’s guest is Christopher Kenna, founder and CEO North America at Brand Advance Group. In this open and honest chat we get into Chris’s life growing up in Northern England in care homes, his time in the Army, working as a TV presenter and then founding his own company. Listen for details. The story is best told by him!In discussing the important work of Brand Advanc