More than Work is a weekly podcast that shares stories of individuals who have found that their self-worth is determined by more than their job title whether they are pursuing their passions outside of work or finding ways to create opportunities to do work that reflects their values. The lesson: life is More Than Work.
Maybe you’ll be inspired to finally try that thing, whatever it is!
More Than Work is hosted by this site’s creator, me, Rabiah Coon. Years ago, before everyone had a podcast, I was a music podcaster for Piratepods.com! I’m excited to bring this to listeners.
In the first episode, I talk more about why I decided on this project. > Listen
Interested in being a guest? Please listen to the podcast and let me know why your story is a good fit at morethanworkpod at gmail dot com. Please only pitch if your story is a fit!
Most Recent Episode
The most recent guest is Yesim Nicholson, a career coach who also wrote a book to ask and answer the question “Should I quit my job?” And she has her own podcast. Rabiah and Yesim chat about all this and more.
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S2E4 - Vix Leyton
As a successful PR Manager, Vix Leyton decided to take a standup comedy course to gain confidence in public speaking. She met her goal and also found out she had a talent for comedy. We have a lot of fun talking about her career and how she has handled career advice (wanted or unwanted), how Vix took a series of Instagram Live chats and transformed them into her podcast Comedy Arcade, and being a woman in comedy.
S2E3 - Jim Ransier
Jim Ransier has been involved in Operations for every size company from the scrappy startup to the big corporation. Two things have been consistent; his “glass half full” approach to work and his idea that working relationships founded on trust matter. Currently, he is also Council Member Position 4 in White Salmon, WA where he resides. Jim talks about what it takes to be a great wingman (or woman) at work and life in local government. This episode is like a TED Talk on how to work with others!
S2E2 - Dr. Lisa Cross
Dr. Lisa Cross is the unlikely combination of virologist and comedian. She talks life in the lab and her career in science outside the lab. We chat about COVID and her pursuit of comedy. She also shares how she has managed her mental health and Pure OCD during the pandemic. Dr. Cross was also in the COVID documentary "How Clean Is Your House" on Channel 4. It’s a fantastic chat with a guest who shared generously about her career and life. Let us know if you found this one helpful!
S2E1 - Wajeeha Hussein
Season 2 of More Than Work Podcast kicks off with Wajeeha Hussein the Chocolate Maker for and Founder of Chocolateteeha in Bristol, England. Her philosophy is that chocolate should and can be eaten everyday. Learn more about that and what made her leave IT and go into the sweets business!
S1E14 - Season 1 Finale
Owner of Salsa Pistolero and marketing/business consultant (and more) Miguel Banuelos joins Rabiah to talk about working with clients, founding his own food company and most importantly Mexican food which includes a discussion about Mexican culture too.
S1E13 - Miguel Banuelos
Owner of Salsa Pistolero and marketing/business consultant (and more) Miguel Banuelos joins Rabiah to talk about working with clients, founding his own food company and most importantly Mexican food which includes a discussion about Mexican culture too.
S1E12 - Keri-anne Payne
British swimmer and coach Keri-anne Payne is an Olympic silver medalist and trailblazer in open water swimming. We talk about her swimming career and her latest role as swimming coach and her work to qualify other coaches.
S1E11 - Darren Reinke
This week’s guest is Darren Reinke, author of leadership book The Savage Leader and the founder of Group Sixty, an executive coaching and training company based in San Diego.
S1E10 - Rabiah solo
In this quick 10th episode, Rabiah talks gratitude and reframes 2020 with four questions that you may want to ask yourself too!