JobsWorth
Welcome to JobsWorth, a podcast filled with stories from people changing their relationship with work, inspiring others to do the same
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Episodes
87 episodes
JobsWorth - Ian and Charlie Patterson
This week on JobsWorth, I’m joined by Ian and Charlie Patterson, the husband-and-wife team behind Little Fin Coffee Roastery.This one’s been a long time coming, and it didn’t disappoint.A little over a year a...
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JobsWorth - Hamid Oukili
This week on JobsWorth, I’m joined by Hamid Oukili, an Essex-based businessman and one of the original founders of The Brunch Co, a brunch, breakfast, coffee and cocktail spot based in Leigh-on-Sea.The Brunch Co opened its doo...
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JobsWorth - Rory Emery
My guest on JobsWorth this week is Rory Emery – founder of The Moment Posters.Rory, in his own words, has always been a bit of a wheeler-dealer, but don’t let the label fool you… Del Boy he most certainly is not.
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JobsWorth - Alannah Brown
On JobsWorth this week, I’m joined by Alannah Brown, founder of non-alcoholic cocktail brand HotDrop Drinks.In a little over 12 months, she has learned about an industry she’d never worked in, turned an idea into a fully fledg...
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JobsWorth - Emily Koppit and Jessica Bond
This week I’m joined by Emily Koppit and Jessica Bond, experiential creatives and founders of Nine Productions.In a world where we digest so much information through our screens, Em and Jess have built a brand committed to amp...
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JobsWorth - Laura Hart Raja
Our first guest of 2026 is naturopath, colon hydrotherapist and business owner, Laura Hart-Raja.Laura’s episode has been a long time in the making. We first sat down towards the end of 2024 and had an amazing conversation that...
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JobsWorth - Dean Gleeson Revisited
This week on JobsWorth I’m joined by WAHL’s Lead Educator and owner of Dean Gleeson Hair… um… Dean Gleeson.Dean returns a little over 18 months after his first episode aired, and it’s safe to say that a lot has changed ...
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JobsWorth - Rob Humm
On JobsWorth this week, I sit down with freelance filmmaker and songwriter, Rob Humm.Rob is a multi-talented creative with a Swiss-army-knife skill set who has been working behind the scenes on the podcast since we started filming back ...
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JobsWorth - Jack Hodgson
This week on JobsWorth, I’m joined by permaculture designer, founder of Jack’s Patch, and the self-professed Willy Wonka of the plant world, Jack Hodgson.Jack is one of those rare people you can’t help but be inspired by. He’s...
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JobsWorth Live at Read-On-Sea
This week’s episode of JobsWorth is a special one.Not only do I get to sit down with a panel of guests I admire, love and respect… this time I did it in front of an actual audience at our very first LIVE event.Hosted at the beauti...
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JobsWorth - Claire Jeavons
On JobsWorth this week, I sit down with Claire Jeavons – an Essex based business owner who has been running bricks and mortar retail stores in the heart of Leigh on Sea for over 17 years.Claire had a passion for fashion (sorry...
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JobsWorth - Leanne Reardon
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 abo...
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JobsWorth - Keith James
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...
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JobsWorth - Henry Knock
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 exclu...
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JobsWorth - James Wall
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 ...
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JobsWorth - Richard Cooper
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 ...
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JobsWorth - George Artemi
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...
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JobsWorth - Andy Gooch and Kirsty Williamson
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...
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JobsWorth - John and Producer Tom
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...
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Jobsworth Best Bits: When I Grow Up
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?'
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JobsWorth Best Bits: Let the games begin
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 #podca...
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JobsWorth - Lucy O’Brien
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...
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JobsWorth - Samantha Ford
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 chan...
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