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 share

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

Feb 28th, 2024 44m 46s

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 in

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

Dec 20th, 2023 42m 22s

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 journey from retail to musician and sound engineer with guest Sean Arkless

Nov 22nd, 2023 43m 21s

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

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

Oct 5th, 2023 40m 47s

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

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

Sep 13th, 2023 33m 47s

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.

“Just choose yourself…” with social entrepreneur Elizabeth Mhangami

Jul 19th, 2023 43m 47s

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 Loyol

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

Jul 5th, 2023 32m 26s

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 transiti

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

May 24th, 2023 42m 46s

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

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

May 10th, 2023 58m 3s

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 an

"We all are the experts of our own lives" with transformational coach and stand up comedian Maz Alexander

Feb 28th, 2023 40m 57s

This week’s guest is Maz Alexander, social worker, mental wellbeing coach, comedian and passionate entrepreneur.Maz started out working as a social worker in adult social care. A thread you’ll hear in here story, and one to keep in mind as you

“I like making people laugh,” Rich Wilson, comedian and podcaster

Feb 8th, 2023 1h 1m

This week’s guest is Rich Wilson, stand up comedian and host of the podcast Insane in the Men Brain.Rich did everything before he became a stand up comic having wanted to be a chef and then a mechanic. Eventually, he was a barman at Up the Cree

"Have a voice and express it and be heard" with actor and doctor Stefania Licari

Jan 25th, 2023 1h 3m

This week’s guest is Stefania Licari, actor, comedian, producer and medical doctor.She attended drama school, became a doctor working in anaesthetics and intensive care, and went to clowning school in Paris. We get into all of this and how empa

“The rewards come in different shapes and sizes,” with Americana band True Strays

Jan 11th, 2023 39m 45s

This week’s guests are James Cameron and Joe James from True Strays. True Strays is an Americana band. I spoke with the guys in December of 2022. So, when they talk about “next year”, they mean this year, 2023. They are going on tour so check t

Maybe it's time that I do something,” with songwriter, designer and Smile Songs creator

Dec 21st, 2022 37m 36s

This week’s guest is Sharon Glassman, designer, songwriter and founder of Smile Songs. The Colorado-based Smile Songs incorporates all of Sharon’s talents into a line of musical cards and gifts. In addition to containing original music by Sharo

"Take massive imperfect action every day," with non-profit founder and multipreneur Tamara Doerksen

Dec 7th, 2022 47m 56s

This week’s guest is Tamara Doerksen, multi-preneur, published author, yoga and meditation and mindfulness teacher, and a career transition and entrepreneur coach. She’s also the founder of the non-profit organization, Lonny’s Smile.I chatted w

“Anyone can have a great relationship if they want to,” with Diana Indries, Founder of Better Topics Card Game for Couples

Nov 23rd, 2022 42m 51s

This week’s guest is Diana Indries, the founder of Better Topics Card Games.Better Topics born out of Diana’s interest in relationships and learning to communicate within those. Relationships are very important to her. So important In fact, tha

"You never want someone to leave your restaurant hungry." with Chef Dennis

Nov 9th, 2022 41m 28s

This week’s guest is Chef Dennis, the founder of the food blog, Ask Chef Dennis. Incidentally, he is also a chef!Dennis was always a fan of food. He gained early inspiration was Graham Kerr, an Australian television chef who showed him how grea

“It all prepared me to get outta my comfort zone,” with Patrick Alcoke, entrepreneur and co-founder of Find Your Steady

Oct 26th, 2022 32m 14s

This week’s guest is Patrick Alcoke, marketing entrepreneur and co-founder of Find Your Steady. We chatted via SquadCast from his living room in Maryland and mine in London, UK. Patrick’s career started out with him pursuing music after college

“This is what I'm supposed to be doing” with Sacred Walker, CEO of Kuumba Health and Mental Health & Mind-Body-Soul Health Enthusiast

Oct 12th, 2022 41m 20s

This week’s guest is Sacred Walker, founder at Kuumba Health International Coaching Institute based out of New York. She is also a mental health and mind, body, and soul health enthusiast.At Kuumba, Sacred and her team work with ambitious leade

“Money is simply an echo of value,” with speaker and co-author of The Go-Giver Bob Burg

Sep 28th, 2022 26m 58s

This week’s guest is Bob Burg, author and speaker. You may know him from the book series he co-wrote with John David Mann, The Go-Giver.The Go-Giver is a business parable that illustrates shifting your focus from getting to giving. In it, there

"Better than sitting on your ass and just moaning about it," with Digital Mobilisation Strategist Paul de Gregorio

Sep 14th, 2022 48m 43s

This week’s guest is Paul de Gregorio, Digital Mobilisation Strategist and Founder at Rally.Paul works with organisations to help them come up come up with ways to bring together all of the public-facing elements to drive actions such as fundra

"Have a game plan and work really hard," with Mitlin Financial Founder Larry Sprung

Sep 7th, 2022 37m 23s

This week’s guest is Larry Sprung, founder and wealth advisor.Larry is the founder of Mitlin Financial and the story of the naming of the firm is a sweet one. His reasons for going into wealth management are a reflection of the values shared in

“Age is a number,” with Colour Alchemist Founder Martina Carello

Aug 30th, 2022 45m 48s

This week’s guest is Martina Carello, founder of the Colour Alchemist Canada.In her business, she has sought to help others avoid mistakes that impede fashion business growth and success. Martina is also developing two clothing lines of her own

“Starting is probably the hardest thing to do’” with Life Balance Coach Sara Deacon

Aug 10th, 2022 44m 27s

This week’s guest is Sara Deacon, Life Balance Coach for Better Adulting, and podcaster.Sara was working in postpartum care but once the pandemic hit, she began coaching full time when things went virtual. Her work became focused on young adult