JobsWorth

My guest on JobsWorth this week is Leanne Reardon, founder of Flow State Office. Leanne is on a mission to help business founders find their state of flow - but unlike so many people peddling a similar message, she’s honest about the fact she’s still searching for hers. Secondary school left her directionless and demotivated (something many of you might relate to), yet a stroke of serendipity duri...

On this week’s episode of JobsWorth , I’m speaking to artisan bike mechanic and founder of Essex-based Stow Velo, Keith James. Keith is a self-confessed bike geek, and despite me being very clearly out of my league when it came to discussing anything more technical than how many wheels they have, his passion for the craft and cycling culture was truly infectious. Since relocating to Leigh-on-Sea w...

On JobsWorth this week, I sit down with London-based freelance photographer, Henry Knock. Henry is one of a small handful of people who have managed to turn their passion into a career. I’ve been guilty in the past of labelling this exclusive group as ‘lucky’- yet we often forget that there’s an untold story of how they got there in the first place. I’ve learned to replace ‘lucky’ with brave, cour...

My guest on JobsWorth this week is James (Jimbo) Wall, owner of Leigh-on-Sea-based coffee shop/wine shop/deli… shop (that doesn’t sound quite right, but I’m rolling with it)- North . Jimbo has been working in hospitality for over 24 years. It’s an industry that was once viewed by many as a stopgap- somewhere to bring in a bit of money while you figured out what you really wanted to do with your li...

This week on JobsWorth I’m sitting down with Richard Cooper, Founder and Managing Director of Essex based marketing agency, The OnCrowd.  When Rich landed his first job in the early noughties, marketing looked very different to what it is today. He’s seen a whole heap of changes over the last two decades and as his own business celebrates its thirteenth anniversary the pace of change is only getti...

This week on JobsWorth I’m joined by Roll Boys founder George Artemi, our first ever returning guest. In a little under 12 months since our first conversation aired, George has gone on to put his sensational cinnamon roll brand on the map. We pick up his story where we left off last time and learn how he finally secured a spot in the city to realise his dream of taking Roll Boys to London before w...

JobsWorth is back and on this week’s episode I’m joined by Andy Gooch and Kirsty Williamson of Essex based creative agency, Ultra Studio. Like so many businesses, Ultra was born out of necessity. A way for Andy to work on one of his first major projects out of university. Little did he know that thirteen years down the line it would have grown into what it is today. Andy, by his own admission, ben...

JobsWorth has just turned 2.  And to celebrate, Producer Tom and I thought it was about time we had a catch up.  Join us for a walk down memory lane as we look back at what inspired the podcast in the first place, how it all started, what it takes to record almost 70 episodes and our plans for the future.  A HUGE thank you to everyone that’s listened or watched JobsWorth so far  #jobsworth #podcas...

JobsWorth is back with another special edition episode this week as we choose a few of our favourite responses to our opening question on the podcast. 'When you were younger, what did you want to be when you grew up?' Let me know what your answer to this question would be in the comments  #jobsworth #podcast #career #worklife #storiesthatinspirechange The JobsWorth website is here www.jo...

While me and the team are taking a break, Producer Tom and I have handpicked a few of our favourite JobsWorth games and jammed them into a very special episode.  Let the games begin  #jobsworth #podcast #career #worklife #storiesthatinspirechange The JobsWorth website is here www.jobs-worth.com Watch the show on YouTube; https://www.youtube.com/@jobsworthpodcast Follow the show on Instagram; https...

My guest on JobsWorth this week is Lucy O’Brien, Director of Essex based creative agency, Social It.  At just twenty three years old, Lucy has already built a reputation for helping brands and businesses of all shapes and sizes share their story and in turn, raise their profile.  We learn about Lucy’s time in private education and how her experiences helped to shape the woman she is today. We talk...

This week’s guest is Essex based tattooist and Director of Silver Needles tattoo studio, Sam Ford. As a second generation tattooist it’s safe to say that the art form is quite literally in her blood and she’s seen a whole host of changes over the course of her twenty year career.  We talk about some of them as well as finding out what led Sam to start an apprenticeship in the first place, how she...

On this week’s episode of JobsWorth , I’m joined by Hair and Makeup artist, Bee O’Dame. Bee certainly knows how to make an impression. From the moment she walked in to record the podcast, she quite literally lit up the room. She’s someone who exudes confidence, isn’t afraid to be herself, and will quite happily show someone the door if they’re not willing to accept who she is. And in a world where...

This week on JobsWorth, I’m sitting down with Ben Nichols and Alice Skeats, co-founders of Re:Made. Ben and Alice are a couple from Essex, and theirs is a love story that started like so many others in the twenty-first century – on Bumble. After meeting during the pandemic, and despite the not insignificant hurdle of lockdowns and social distancing, their relationship blossomed. Then, a little ove...

On JobsWorth this week, I’m joined by Leigh on Sea based sign writer, illustrator and artist, Anneka Lange. Since moving to Leigh from the West Country seven years ago, Annie has become the go to person for anyone looking to have a piece of artwork adorn their shop, office, building, boat, bedroom… oh, and basketball court. We explore what it was like growing up in Cheltenham with a family of crea...

JobsWorth is back and this week I’m speaking with Charli Davies, Director of Do It Like A Mother.  Prepare yourself for a very real, very open, very raw conversation about all things motherhood and parenting.  With  Do It Like a Mother, Charli and her team are building a movement.  A community where mums are free to share their experience without fear of judgement. A safe space to say out loud tha...

JobsWorth Express returns this week as I speak with Founder of Figure 8 Consulting, Chris Whitley.  Based in Cornwall, Chris is living up to most of the Cornish stereotypes you can imagine. Yes he’s got a camper van and spends loads of time at the beach with his family but he’s also on a mission to help organisations develop the clarity they need to deliver change in the best way they can. In this...

On this week’s episode of JobsWorth I’m speaking to Leigh on Sea based Illustrator and Artist, Peter Knock.  Over the course of his 50+ year career Peter has created work for the world’s most iconic publications-think GQ, Rolling Stone, Time, Esquire and many more.  His origin story is one filled with hard graft, quiet perseverance, and learning to back his own ability- with a bit of right-place-r...

On JobsWorth this week, I’m sitting down with storyteller and adventurer James Lawrence (aka Man About Country). James is a man on a mission. Earlier this year, he set out on a 400km walk around Essex in an effort to gather, preserve, and celebrate the stories that make our great county special. He describes the project as his love letter to Essex – and I challenge you to listen to James talk abou...

On this week’s episode of JobsWorth I sit down with Luke Williams, Founder and Director of Essex Metalworx.  Despite the name of his business, Luke does so much more than ‘just’ make stuff from metal. He’s honed his craft over years of trial and error, learnt new skills by watching hours of YouTube clips and built a business where he’s now in a position to start saying no to the projects he strugg...

JobsWorth is back and this week I’m speaking to Liam Lingwood, Head Chef and Owner of Essex based restaurant Food Leigh on Sea.  Liam couldn’t be any more different from so many of the chefs we see portrayed on our screens in shows like The Bear or films like Burnt with Bradley Cooper (both worth a watch).  As well as being a genuinely lovely bloke, his leadership style may well have been shaped b...

On this week’s JobsWorth Express episode I sit down with Recruitment Agency Owner, Will Grashoff.  Will, like almost everyone working in recruitment, fell into it. A little over a decade later, he’s still doing it and has built an incredibly successful brand along the way. In this episode we talk about the importance of embracing authenticity, resisting AI, the challenges of running a business, th...

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 land and it’s him you’ve got to thank for my big cartoony head screaming into the void as part of the new JobsWorth branding.  We talk about how school very nearly became...

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 particularly inspiring family members, a heady mix of talent and hard work and a focus on what matters…doing something you love.  This was easily one of my favourite episodes t...

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.” It’s a powerful statement and one that I think will resonate with a lot of our listeners.  Abby’s is a story of  resilience, hard graft and ultimately a lesson in the libe...