About this podcast
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.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 127 episodes
- "I Wanted to Do Something That More Directly Helped People" – Bhavana Solanky – More Than Work · 46 min · Season 10 Episode 5In this episode of More Than Work, Rabiah sits down with Bhavana Solanky, a Senior Research Fellow and MRI Physicist at UCL's Queen Square MS Centre. Bhavana shares how a love of…
- "You Don't Have to Change Who You Are" – Lynn Harris – More Than Work · 46 min · Season 10 Episode 4In this episode of More Than Work, Rabiah sits down with Lynn Harris, founder and CEO of Gold Comedy — a comedy school, professional network, and content studio built for women…
- "I have endless urgency in everything that I do.” – Mike Nellis – More Than Work · 54 min · Season 10 Episode 3(tw: mention of suicidal ideation) In this episode of 'More Than Work,' host Rabiah Coon sits down with Mike Nellis, a Democratic strategist and creator of the Substack…
- "It's Not Impossible, It Just Feels Impossible" – Jessica DeGroot – More Than Work · 36 min · Season 10 Episode 2In this episode of 'More Than Work,' Rabiah sits down with Jessica DeGroot, president and founder of the ThirdPath Institute. Jessica shares how her organization has been…
- “They outsource their thinking.” - Gen AI Academy Founder Dave Birss - More Than Work · 1 h 11 min · Season 10 Episode 1In this episode of 'More Than Work,' Rabiah sits down with Dave Birss, founder of the Gen AI Academy and LinkedIn Learning instructor specializing in AI and prompting. Dave…
- Reflection Plus Action Equals Progress – Freddie Titcombe of Evolve Journey on More Than Work · 51 min · Season 9 Episode 5In this episode of 'More Than Work,' Rabiah sits down with Freddie Titcombe, co-founder of Evolve Journey. Freddie shares how he and his brother turned their personal journaling…
- "Comedy is just like preaching with more jokes." - Ravi Holy | More Than Work · 51 min · Season 9 Episode 4In this episode, Rabiah talks with Ravi Holy—a vicar, comedian, and leader of a therapeutic program for adult survivors of child abuse. Ravi shares his remarkable journey from…
- “Experience is everything,” with Cleaners and Coffee owner Has Shah · 32 min · Season 9 Episode 3In this episode of 'More Than Work,' Rabiah sits down with Has Shah, the owner of Cleaners and Coffee in London. Has shares how his background in fashion retail and passion for…
- "Keep Exploring," with career advisor and Ayurveda coach Amanda Castello · 42 min · Season 9 Episode 2In this episode of 'More Than Work,' host Rabiah sits down with Amanda Castello, Associate Director of Employee Engagement at UCSD's Rady School of Business, Ayurvedic coach, and…
- "I’m forever in wonderment of cheese," with cheesemaker Sue Kurta · 47 min · Season 9 Episode 1Sue Kurta on Cheesemaking, Changing Careers, and Embracing Life's Passions Rabiah welcomes Sue Kurta, owner and cheesemaker at Boss Mouse Cheese, to this episode of 'More Than…
- "Do what makes you happy," with guest Yesim Nicholson, author and career coach · 46 min · Season 8 Episode 5In this episode of 'More Than Work', host Rabiah Coon sits down with Yesim Nicholson, an author, podcast host, and career coach. They discuss Yesim's diverse career journey…
- “Embrace vulnerability,” with psychotherapist and musician M Brady on More Than Work · 44 min · Season 8 Episode 4In this episode of More Than Work, host Rabiah interviews M. Brady, a psychotherapist and musician, who shares his journey from being a professional tennis player to discovering…
- “I absolutely love my job”, with Kaizen Collective founder and sex therapist Kileen Barry. · 55 min · Season 8 Episode 3In this episode of 'More Than Work,' host Rabiah engages in a profound conversation with Kileen Barry, founder of Kaizen Collective and a sex therapist. They dive into Kileen's…
- "It's time to just rip that bandaid off," with guest AJ Waters, Founder of Stronger Skatepark · 51 min · Season 8 Episode 2In 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…
- “Doing nothing is something,” with podcast guest Jessica Berg, founder of Moon Rock Wellness · 45 min · Season 8 Episode 1In 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…
- “Everything is a weed until it's made a flower,” with podcast guest Fernando Kabigting, found of FDK Florals · 42 min · Season 7 Episode 12Fernando Kabigting: From Corporate to Creative Life In this episode of More Than Work, host Rabiah Coon talks with their guest, Fernando Kabigting. They delve into Fernando's…
- “Man, look how far you've come” with guest musician and sound engineer Sean Arkless · 43 min · Season 7 Episode 11In 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…
- “We're stronger together than we are apart,” with tutor and comedian Mark Nicholas · 41 min · Season 7 Episode 10This 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…
- “It always felt like I was fighting,” with Dr. Jeanne Retief founder of FIGGI and Human Rights and Criminal Law PhD · 34 min · Season 7 Episode 9This 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…
- “Just choose yourself…” with social entrepreneur Elizabeth Mhangami · 44 min · Season 7 Episode 8his 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…
