Creative Moves: Left Career, Right Path

In the final episode of Creative Moves, things come full circle as our host Kabir Malik steps into the guest chair. This time, it’s his old boss and friend, Joce Capper, asking the questions. From his early days working at the Passport Office to becoming the go-to sales guy for post-production houses across Soho, Kabir’s career has been anything but ordinary. He shares stories from along the way, in a candid chat about resilience, self-retraining and how his love of music, and his gift for really listening, have led him into a whole new chapter where he’s finally following his true passions. ** TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussion around mental health, addiction and childhood trauma **

Manish Chauhan works as a Finance Lawyer specializing in Derivatives and always had a passion for writing. At 17, he was told by his creative writing teacher to go and live life before he should even think about writing a novel.  Now his first book is slated with Faber (Jan 2026), he talks community and critique circles. His is the story of someone who took the ‘sensible’ path, all the while making space for the work he truly loved, that wouldn’t let go.

From sixth‑form fan to touring keys, Benjy Giddings lived the musical dream as a member of Morning Parade, who released two albums on major labels and toured all over the UK, Europe and the US supporting bands like The Smashing Pumpkins and The Wombats. Benjy shares the truth about momentum, collaboration, and keeping the creative tap open, as we learn from the inside how harsh the music business can be and how Benjy rediscovered his love of music, and is now pursuing a career as a sound engineer.

Daniel Sapiano’s route wasn’t linear: city jobs, temp gigs, post‑production, and then a two‑part life he actually loves: postman by morning, professional beehive installer/keeper by afternoon. He talks about neurodiverse learning, walking away from a high-flying career generating new business, and finding meaning in steady service. Pounding the streets as a postman, where he found absolute job satisfaction, he also tells us about his latest passion; bees. A gentle manifesto for designing your own day.

From SOAS to suites to scripts, Zuza Zak talks through her creative moves from Uni to post bookings, to promo producing. After which she rewired her storytelling as a food & culture author and broadcaster. Zuza unpacks transferable creative skills, DIY learning (editing, design), and how culinary heritage can carry the same narrative charge as a 30‑second trailer. Learn how her passion for her homeland and it’s cooking inspired a journey which led to the publication of 4 cookbooks.

Jack Milligan left school early, learned management the hard way at Waitrose, and rode that work ethic into radio ad sales and agency life. Then he pivoted, launching a roaming pop‑up that blends wine, dining and a soundtrack you actually want to talk about. Jack explains hospitality lessons that transfer to brand‑building, why curation beats hype, and how to craft nights people remember. A spicy bouquet of graft, flavour and sound.

After years in production across the BBC and in Manchester media circles, Joanna Yeldham shifted from producing stories to holding them, retraining as a psychotherapist. Jo guides us through early detours (languages, shorthand, secretarial routes), on‑set coordination, and the emotional intelligence that bridges production and practice. A thoughtful conversation about care, boundaries and burnout recovery.

In the run-up to starting Uni, Declan Cosgrove took a ‘practice’ interview and walked out with an insurance job, becoming the youngest qualified pro in his firm by the age of 21. Decades later, he blended that discipline with lifelong musicianship to launch a company that helps adults learn piano quickly. Music has always been part of his life but it wasn’t until he sold his successful internet marketing company that he decided to pursue it full-time. His attitude of making things simpler led to the development of DecPlay, a technique that helps people play a song on the piano in 20 minutes.