The journey from retail to musician and sound engineer with guest Sean Arkless

In 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 retail to becoming the co-founder of Sjark Limited and vocalist of the London based band, 'Hello Amnesia'. Sean shares his experiences as a freelancer and his decision to start his own music production company. He also discusses his ongoing Master's degree in Musical Theater, the role of mentors in his career development, the value of being assertive and possessing a 'learn and seek' mindset. Sean's advice is to 'live fearlessly and choose your own adventures', encouraging others to pursue their dreams and never give up despite challenges. The podcast ends with Sean providing information on where listeners can find more about his work. 00:08 Introduction to the Podcast 00:37 Guest Introduction: Sean Arkless 01:04 Sean's Journey to London 01:45 Sean's Educational Background and Career Path 03:15 Sean's Passion for Musical Theater 04:49 The Art of Storytelling through Musical Theater 06:09 Sean's Journey into Sound Engineering 10:25 The Birth of Sjark Limited 13:08 Solving Industry Problems through Sjark Limited 20:12 The Story of Hello Amnesia 22:47 The Band's First Gig and the Impact 23:16 The Story Behind the Band's Name 25:36 Musical Influences and Discoveries 29:22 The Journey from New Zealand to England 30:01 Overcoming Challenges and Finding Inspiration 32:28 The Turning Point: A Concert Experience 33:55 The Power of Determination and Dreams 34:58 Fun Five: Getting to Know More About Sean 41:03 Where to Find Sean and His Music 42:17 Wrapping Up the Conversation Note from Rabiah (Host):  So, I’ll be honest, this is the first time I’ve used AI to write the bulk of my show notes and I’m super impressed but this part is me, the HI (human intelligence entity, Rabiah). Sean and I met at a gig I was doing which was a variety show with super talented people he went to school with. He was cool and we went to a concert together (which we talk about here) and then another concert and I’ve seen him perform, and I’m so glad you get to hear him now. There have been some gaps in me posting so if you’ve been waiting a while, I’m sorry. I needed a break, again. I’m trying to get the great interviews I have in the can out to you sooner than later though. Thanks for sticking with me! And if you’re new, don’t stop listening at this episode. There really many great ones to come and over a hundred from the past. Thanks for being here.   +++++  Find Sean Sjark Limited: www.sjark.co.uk  Sean’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanarklessmusic Hello, Amnesia: https://www.instagram.com/Hello_Amnesia   +++++  Mentioned in this episode: Rock the Rock Records (Hawaii): https://rocktherockrecords.com/  Scotty Rockstar: https://www.instagram.com/scottyrockstar/  Lasse Corus: https://www.lassecorus.com/   +++++  More Than Work Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @morethanworkpod Please review and follow anywhere you get podcasts. Thank you for listening. Have feedback? Email...