JobsWorth

JobsWorth - Cassie Strickland and Dominic Foster- They Built the Kind of Gym They Couldn’t Find

13 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

 This week on JobsWorth, I’m joined by Cassie Strickland and Dominic Foster, personal trainers and co-owners of Studio Athletica.  What makes thi...

JobsWorth - Dan Nunn & Kane Read - When It’s Not the Job… It’s the Environment

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

 This week on JobsWorth, I’m joined by Dan Nunn and Kane Reed, founders of 5 Physio. Both Dan and Kane knew from a young age that physiotherapy wa...

JobsWorth - Kelcie John-Lewis - From Job to Job to Finding What Fits

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

 This week on JobsWorth, I’m joined by Kelcie John-Lewis. Kelcie is a portrait photographer, mum of two and founder of The Luna Edit, a vintage je...

JobsWorth - Jordan Gray - A Career in Music, Comedy and Beyond

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

 This week on JobsWorth, I’m joined by Jordan Gray. Jordan is a musical comedian, writer and performer whose career has taken her from fronting a ...

JobsWorth - Carol Smillie - On Work, Family and Finding What Comes Next

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

 This week on JobsWorth, I’m joined by Carol Smillie. Best known for presenting Changing Rooms at its peak, Carol’s career has taken her from mo...

JobsWorth - Damien Stone - Why Careers Don’t Have to Follow a Straight Line

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week on JobsWorth, I sit down with Damien Stone, founder of Braestone.Damien’s career hasn’t followed a straight line. From starting out on c...

Why She Left the NHS to Start an Aesthetics Business

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week on JobsWorth, I’m joined by Melissa Stone, founder of the Melrose Clinic.After a decade working as an NHS midwife, Mel reached a point man...

JobsWorth - Marc Barnacle and Mike Barnes

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week on JobsWorth, I’m joined again by Marc and Mike, founders of Together In Musical Expression (T.I.M.E),  a music charity based in Essex th...

JobsWorth - Buster- Who Wants a Real Job Anyway?

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week on JobsWorth, I’m joined by Essex-based musician, photographer, filmmaker, writer and artist Buster to explore what it really means to bui...

JobsWorth - Conversations That Will Change How You Think About Work

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We're taking a break this week so for this episode we've done something a bit different. I’ve pulled together some moments from recent co...

JobsWorth - Tony and Sue Kelly

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week on JobsWorth, I’m joined by Tony and Sue Kelly, owners of Essex-based Home Estate Agents, as they reflect on nearly two decades of buildin...

JobsWorth - Ian and Charlie Patterson

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 lon...

JobsWorth - Hamid Oukili

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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, breakfas...

JobsWorth - Rory Emery

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

JobsWorth - Alannah Brown

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 lear...

JobsWorth - Emily Koppit and Jessica Bond

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 in...

JobsWorth - Laura Hart Raja

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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. ...

JobsWorth - Dean Gleeson Revisited

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 month...

JobsWorth - Rob Humm

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 se...

JobsWorth - Jack Hodgson

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

JobsWorth Live at Read-On-Sea

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

JobsWorth - Claire Jeavons

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 h...

JobsWorth - Leanne Reardon

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 f...

JobsWorth - Keith James

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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-confe...

JobsWorth - Henry Knock

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

JobsWorth - James Wall

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 righ...

JobsWorth - Richard Cooper

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on JobsWorth I’m sitting down with Richard Cooper, Founder and Managing Director of Essex based marketing agency, The OnCrowd. When Rich ...

JobsWorth - George Artemi

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 con...

JobsWorth - Andy Gooch and Kirsty Williamson

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 m...

JobsWorth - John and Producer Tom

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Jobsworth Best Bits: When I Grow Up

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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....

JobsWorth Best Bits: Let the games begin

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 specia...

JobsWorth - Lucy O’Brien

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 alrea...

JobsWorth - Samantha Ford

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 sa...

JobsWorth - Bee O'Dame

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 mo...

JobsWorth - Ben Nichols and Alice Skeats

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

JobsWorth - Anneka Lange

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Count...

JobsWorth - Charli Davies

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

JobsWorth Express - Chris Whitley

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

JobsWorth - Peter Knock

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 caree...

JobsWorth - James Lawrence

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

JobsWorth - Luke Williams

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

JobsWorth - Liam Lingwood

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

JobsWorth Express - Will Grashoff

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s JobsWorth Express episode I sit down with Recruitment Agency Owner, Will Grashoff. Will, like almost everyone working in recruitment...

JobsWorth Express - Dave Officer

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back with another JobsWorth Express episode and this week I’m speaking with Illustrator, Graphic Designer and Founder of Doodle Juice Design...

JobsWorth - Tobias Smith

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

JobsWorth - Abby Thomas

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

JobsWorth - Alexandra Allan

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On JobsWorth this week I’m speaking with Essex based Nutritional Therapist, Alexandra Allan. Alex describes herself as having been lucky enough to ...

JobsWorth - Gemma and Will Jones

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this weeks episode of JobsWorth I speak with Gemma and Will Jones, the husband and wife team behind Essex based bakery business Wilma's.This c...

JobsWorth Express - Mark Green

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first of our brand spanking new JobsWorth Express episodes I jump on a call with Mark Green, CEO and Founder of Change Rebellion. Mark has bee...

JobsWorth - Ralph Tait

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week I'm sitting down with Ralph Tait, founder and owner of The Hatch in Leigh on Sea. The Hatch has become a bit of a haven for me over th...

JobsWorth - John Hawker

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we flip the script on the traditional JobsWorth format.It’s my turn to be on the receiving end of a barrage of questions and there’s onl...

JobsWorth Reshare - Roll Boys Rising

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We wrap up this batch of JobsWorth Reshare episodes with Roll Boys Rising from October 2024. George Artemi, founder of Roll Boys, was certainly a fan ...

JobsWorth Reshare - Breaking Boundaries

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For our penultimate Reshare episode we're going back to a conversation I had in March 2024 with Charlotte Debond-Sayer, founder of Essex based we...

JobsWorth Reshare - Mum, Mud and Motivation

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this weeks JobsWorth Reshare episode we're going back to our very first episode and a conversation I had with my mum, Lisa Hawker, back in Sep...

JobsWorth Reshare - Is Minimalism For Me?

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're halfway through our JobsWorth Reshare episodes and this week we're revisiting a conversation I had with professional writer Charlie Br...

JobsWorth Reshare - The Local Lads

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're back with another JobsWorth Reshare episode and this we're going back to May 2024 to sit down with Sam Hamblin and Ed White, owners of...

JobsWorth Reshare - Pens, Paper and Purpose.

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first of our JobsWorth Reshare episodes we revisit my brother Luke's interview, first shared on the 13th December 2023.  Do you ever fee...

Off Script

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In todays episode, I have a conversation with actor Sam Strike. Sam shares his journey from growing up in Essex to becoming a successful actor in both...

Gloves Off

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In todays episode I sit down with boxing and conditioning coach Vic O'Dame. Vic shares his inspiring journey from growing up in South London to b...

Life Behind The Lens

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week I sit down with photographer Mia Davies. During our conversation, Mia reflects on her childhood dreams, the challenges of navigating school ...

Educating Emma

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks episode, I sit down with Emma Huggett, founder of Monty's Play Hub. We discuss her journey in education, the challenges of teaching...

The Music Makers

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this weeks episode of JobsWorth, I sat down with Mark Barnacle and Mike Barnes, co-founders of the charity Together in Musical Expression (T.I.M.E)...

Lost For Words

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I sit down with Dave Harland, a copywriter, who shares his journey from young Scrabble enthusiast to a successful freelancer and agency own...

Reading Between The Lines

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with professional actor Ricky Champ. Ricky shares his journey into the world of acting, discussing his ea...

The Food Lover's Guide To Fertility

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sit down with Whitney Lodge, a naturopathic nutritional therapist and yoga teacher, who shares her journey from a stable career in ...

A Cut Above

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sit down with Ky Wilson, a hairdressing entrepreneur. We discuss the evolution of Ky's career over the last 18 years. In this ...

Roll Boys Rising

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sit down with George Artemi, founder of Roll Boys, who shares his journey from aspiring professional footballer to successful entre...

Taking Centre Stage

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week I sit down with Lucy Bardrick who shares her inspiring journey from a small town in Cornwall to becoming a professional dancer and now an ex...

The Secret Society of Shoefitters

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sit down with Gemma Simpson, owner of Other Kids, a childrens footwear and fashion store in Leigh on Sea. We discuss Gemma's e...

You're So Golden

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week I sit down with Katie Southgate, founder of Gold Geese, a charity supporting families of children with cancer. Katie shares her personal jou...

The Local Lads

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Sam Hamblin and Ed White, owners of Essex based menswear business The Local Merchants join me to discuss the highs and lows of entrepreneurs...

From Genoa to Jewellery

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode of JobsWorth I sit down for a chat with the amazing Clio Sigismondi, the creative powerhouse behind Black and  Sigi. From her r...

Life, Lessons and Legacy

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week's conversation is with Jonathan Newell, the innovative insurance entrepreneur behind BearRock. We journey with Jonathan through his chi...

How to Craft Connections

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me on the podcast this week are Bex Hyde and Aimée Johnson, founders of The Connection Ltd. We explore their journeys from childhood aspirati...

JobsWorth: People People

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Embarking on a career journey can often feel like deciphering a map without a legend, but Carly Ash has turned each twist and turn into a roadmap for ...

The Foundations of Fitness

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From the strict confines of private education to conquering the inner turmoil of OCD, Edd's story is one of resilience.  This episode isn't...

Viva Vino Vero

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week I speak with Jaime Fernandez about what led him to trade the security of a 20-year insurance career for the unpredictable yet rewarding worl...

Caffeine, Cult and Creativity

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered what it takes to walk away from a stable 14-year career and jump headfirst into the world of entrepreneurship? Andy Yates did j...

JobsWorth: OVERTIME- How to Get Clearer on the Career You Want

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Confused about your next career move? Let Dr. Hayley Lewis, a distinguished occupational and organisational psychologist, be your guide to unwrapping ...

The Path to Getting Published

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Every writer's journey is etched with the ink of persistence and passion, and my good friend Paul Schiernecker is no exception. Grab a cozy spot ...

Beyond The Barbershop

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When the buzz of clippers falls silent, the story of a man's journey from a dreamer to an achiever begins to echo. That's the tale of Dean G...

Breaking Boundaries

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered how a childhood passion can ignite a trailblazing career in interior design and entrepreneurship? Charlotte Debond-Sayer joined me to sh...

JobsWorth: OVERTIME- Is Minimalism For Me?

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Craving a life less ordinary? Imagine a lifestyle not defined by possessions but by intention and simplicity. This promise is at the heart of our conv...

Pens, Paper and Purpose

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel like you're living a life that's not truly your own? You're not alone. I've invited my brother, Luke Adam Hawker,...

Evolving Expectations

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever found yourself daydreaming about a job that lets you work in your own way, at your own pace? Well, today, we're introducing you to ...

JobsWorth: OVERTIME- How to Become A TEDx Speaker

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder what it takes to grace the prestigious TEDx stage? We've invited HCO Coach Danielle Howell back on to take us behind the TEDx curtain...

Cycles of Success

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wished you could harness your hormonal cycle as a productivity superpower? Our special guest, Danielle Howell, a hormonal cycle optimisation coac...

Anything but Artificial

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Heather Murray, a woman who went from spending part of her early career feeling like a servant to owning her own agency and then becoming a thoug...

The Fundamentals of Feedback

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks episode I'm joined by the incredibly talented Dr. Hayley Lewis, an award-winning psychologist with a quarter of a century of experi...

Flexibility in Focus

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered how a tech company can navigate the transition to a fully remote setup and yet maintain productivity? Imagine cutting down working days ...

Work, Wine and Wanderlust

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered what it's like to trade the conventional 9-5 job for a life of travel and working on your own terms? Get ready to navigate the exci...

Me, a GP and ADHD

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Dr. Zoe Watson, who with her candor and intelligence, draws us into a frank and enlightening conversation about her personal journey with Adult A...

Pathways, Pivots and Shifting Perspectives

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What if we told you that you could navigate your 'squiggly career' with resilience, versatility, and a Swiss Army Knife-like skillset? Well,...

Beyond The Barracks

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Picture yourself stepping out of a military uniform after 22 years and trading your boots for a suit and tie. My guest, John Stephenson, Managing Dire...

The Remote Revolution

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine scaling a mountain. You're standing at the base, looking at the peak. Daunting, isn't it? Now, imagine that mountain is the tech ind...

Mum, Mud and Motivation

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered how the dreams of your childhood could possibly shape your future? Well, on this maiden episode of 'JobsWorth' we exp...

JobsWorth: The Prologue

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to JobsWorth, a podcast that showcases the weird and wonderful ways that people are choosing to work in a post pandemic world as well as the p...