Chasing Passion

Chris is Associate Professor and Head of the School of Computer Science at University College Dublin (UCD), Ireland. Chris has thirty-five years of experience in algorithm and software design. He has taught and written on the subject for the last sixteen of those years. Check out his book 'Poems That Solve Puzzles: The History and Science of Algorithms' available on Amazon in Paperback and Kindle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack is not your financial advisor but he is a YouTuber who is passionate about investing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'We have allowed ourselves to be duped into thinking that everything can be provided for us and that we are going to get by in that way. The real reckoning is really thinking whether this is the best way to live'Dr Bradley Garreyy is an American social and cultural geographer at University College Dublin in Ireland and a writer for the Guardian newspaper in the UK. He describes his research interests as being at the intersections of cultural geography, archaeology and visual methods and writes that his research is about "finding the hidden in the world". Connect with Bradley by visiting his website: bradleygarret.com following him @Goblinmerchant on Twitter & Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"From a lifestyle perspective you probably should be engaging in things that genuinely bring you joy. You don't have to monitize that. It can be something that you do as a hobby that you derive joy from"Paddy Farrell is a Health & fitness coach/writer and owner of Triage Method. At 12 years of age Paddy discovered his passion for Health, Fitness and learning and has never looked back since. Triage Method is an educational and coaching platforms that is empowering individuals through education by providing scientific and practical information.Connect with Paddy @therealpaddyfarrell on Instagram or visit the website TriageMethod.com to learn more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"There is another way of living"This week we are joined by Dave Delaney who is a Programmer at University College Dublin and has been teaching meditation and mindfulness over the past 5 years. He recently launched his own YouTube channel called 'The Mindful Spark' where he will be sharing the practical tips & techniques that have helped him live a more meaningful and enjoyable life.Connect with Dave on YouTube "The Mindful Spark" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Going back to asking the question, why do you feel passionate about something first, before you chase it. Why are you chasing it, keep asking the questions as to why your chasing that and wrestle with it"James Fitzgerald is an industry leading educator and fitness coach with over 25 years of experience. He is the Founder of Opex fitness and the winner of the first Crossfit Games. James has dedicated his life to bringing honor to the coaching profession, through OPEX by providing coaches with the tools needed to professionalize their passion. When he's not a coach he's a full time husband, father and fitness athlete.Connect with James(@jfitzopex) on InstagramTimestamps:4.00 | Introduction5.40 | Early childhood7.18 | Opex Fitness9.32 | Typical day11.20 | Learning16.47 | Measuring progress21.27 | Further clarification on learning23.38 | Future of fitness28.01 | Training principles31.27 | Understanding yourself through fitness34.06 | Physical expression37.12 | Training based on current capabilities42.16 | Having correct intentions46.41 | Nutrition56.33 | Rapid-fire Questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Chasing passion is about having something that you always wanted to do and going for it. Not letting anything get in the way."Rena Sinnot is a Primary teacher and mindfulness coach based in Wexford Ireland. She is passionate about developing mental strategies and enabling her clients to develop a solid mindfulness practice in order to become the best version of themselves.Connect with Rena (@mindberena.coaching) on Instagram & FacebookTime-stamps:2.30 | Rena's story4.15 | Interest in primary teaching5.41 | Childhood Gymnastics story8.01 | Early Childhood10.29 | Overcoming anxiety and shyness11.40 | Be yourself14.00 | Comparing is the thief of joy16.08 | The book that changed Rena's life19.41 | The monkey mind22.05 | Stress27.04 | Looking after your mental health31.57 | Journaling33.03 | Mindfulness coaching37.22 | Daily actions39.28 | Human connection40.41 | Mindfulness in primary teaching48.45 | Controlling your emotions53.37 | Manifesting58.57 | Misconceptions about mindfulness1.01.55 | Meditation1.06.45 | Rapid fire questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Building the best quality of life inside, so you could then give it out!"Jamison struggled with Drug addiction and various other challenges throughout his life. After being declined to jobs such as pushing trolleys he felt completely hopeless, reaching his breaking point. He realized that he couldn't live this way any longer and started looking for an alternative way to make an income. Eventually, he worked his way to making 6 figures through Amazon but deep down he knew he wasn't happy. Along the way, he discovered the importance of loving yourself and what makes him truly happy.Connect with Jamison(@jamisonphilippi) on Instagram:Timestamps:2.45 | Jamison's story8.50 | The turning point and how he overcame addiction19.00 | Loving yourself22.40 | Routines25.01 | Amazon FBA28.22 | Resources to learn about Amazon30.30 | Working hours33.58 | Challenges with Amazon FBA36.20 | Is it possible to do Amazon FBA worldwide?37.56 | The process of Amazon FBA39.41 | Competition42.10 | Products that sell well44.23 | Finding motivation48.28 | Tony Robbins51.51 | What is success?55.35 | Rapid Fire QuestionsIf your enjoying the podcast, would you consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts / iTunes. This will really help the podcast grow and convince hard to get guests.For show notes past episodes, please visit chasingpassionpodcast.comFollow Dom @domsniezka on:Instagram: instagram.com/domsniezkaTwitter: twitter.com/domsniezkaFacebook: facebook.com/domsniezka Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"A life with no regrets"Garret Flower is an Irish entrepreneur and innovator. He is the founder of Krust Bakery, ParkPnP and most recently ParkOffice where he and his team are revolutionizing the way we park.Connect with Garret (@garretflower) on Instagram & YouTube:Timestamps:2.25 | Family history with JFK10.22 | Early childhood15.06 | Recommended books20.50 | Productivity seasons28.41 | Values and decision making31.47 | Do what you love33.34 | Remote working and holidays37.57 | ParkPnP story47.39 | Entrepreneurship55.38 | Rapid Fire Questions If your enjoying the podcast, would you consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts / iTunes. This will really help the podcast grow and convince hard to get guests.For show notes past episodes, please visit chasingpassionpodcast.comFollow Dom @domsniezka on:Instagram: instagram.com/domsniezkaTwitter: twitter.com/domsniezkaFacebook: facebook.com/domsniezka Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Finding something that you put all your time into and that you want to put all your time into"Brandon is a professional longboard skater, content creator and marketing professional from Oregon. Sponsored by several brands, he spends his time travelling around the world longboarding and teaching others. In 2017 he served as Vin Diesel's stunt double for the skateboarding scenes in the film xxx: The Return of Xander Cage.Connect with Brandon DesJarlais (@desgnarlais) on Instagram, TikTok, YouTubeFind out more on:brandondesjarlais.comThank you for checking out the podcast, enjoy!Timestamps: 2.20 | What got him interested in Long-boarding 4.50 | Loving the process 6.15 | What keeps Brandon motivated 8.52 | Serendipity and creating your own luck 10.45 | Role models 12.31 | Having values, being a good person 14.40 | Social media 20.31 | What a typical day look's like 21.43 | Projects Brandon is working on 29.15 | Vision for the future 32.30 | Picking projects where you can't fail 36.38 | Sponsorship misconceptions 39.44 | 3 things to focus on to succeed in longboarding 47.30 | Advice to a younger self 51.15 | The 80/20 rule 56.30 | Rapid fire questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Spending as much time as it is practical on something that you derive meaning from"Danny is the founder of Sigma Nutrition and head of content creation for the company. Known for hosting the top-ranked podcast Sigma Nutrition Radio, Danny is also a respected educator in the field. He has spoken at conferences and events all over Europe, United States & Australia.Connect with Danny @dannylennon_sigma on Instagram. Visit sigmanutrition.com for more information. Thank you for checking out the Podcast, enjoy!Timestamps:3.00 | Background and personal journey5.12 | Early childhood8.14 | Performance coaching10.23 | Launching Sigma nutrition14.34 | Advice to a younger self18.21 | Being patient20.00 | Combining multiple skills23.40 | Existential Risk and Civil War26.50 | The ethics of nutrition44.02 | Is a vegan diet healthy?49.02 | Finding Meaning57.55 | What should you do to be Healthy?1.02.00 | The importance of human connection 1.04.00 | Circadian Rhythms1.10.07 | Intermittent fasting1.13.20 | How to structure your nutrition 1.17.10 | Studying nutrition in college 1.20.07 | Filtering out nutritional information1.26.45 | Rapid Fire QuestionsIf your enjoying the podcast, would you consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts / iTunes. This will really help the podcast grow and convince hard to get guests.For show notes past episodes, please visit chasingpassionpodcast.comFollow Dom @domsniezka on:Instagram: instagram.com/domsniezkaTwitter: twitter.com/domsniezkaFacebook: facebook.com/domsniezka Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Find whatever it is that is your hobby and make that your job"Sean McGarrity, the director of Elite Fitness & Performance Academy has been instructing students at his academies in Blackrock since 2011. He has built Elite into the greatest provider of courses for the fitness industry with graduates being commended in gyms all over the country. Visit elitefpa.ie to learn more.Connect with Sean (@seanmcgarrity) on Instagram, LinkedIn:Thank you for checking out the Podcast, enjoy!Timestamps:2.48 | Background story15.45 | Combining sales and fitness to produce results23.35 | Early influences30.06 | 3 biggest lessons from sales36.42 | Why sales is important in personal training43.28 | How to start on your own personal training journey 58.24 | Advice to an aspiring personal trainer1.05.00 | Characteristics of a personal trainer1.08.00 | Typical day as a personal trainer1.17.37 | Bad advice within the industry1.22.53 | Becoming world-class in 6 weeks1.28.47 | How to build a structure1.34.51 | Important questions to ask yourself1.41.42 | Rapid fire questionsIf your enjoying the podcast, would you consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts / iTunes. This will really help the podcast grow and convince hard to get guests.For show notes past episodes, please visit chasingpassionpodcast.comFollow Dom @domsniezka on:Instagram: instagram.com/domsniezkaTwitter: twitter.com/domsniezkaFacebook: facebook.com/domsniezka Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"It's a willingness to go after what you want regardless of any obstacle or preconception that you may have"Devan Hughes is the founder & CEO of Buymie, an Irish based grocery delivery service that allows users to have their groceries delivered to their door in as little as one hour.Connect with Devan (@devanhughes) on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn:Thank you for checking out the Podcast, enjoy!TimeStamps:3.27 | Introduction7.30 | Employee vs Employer12.45 | Getting experience to do something17.16 | Importance of Sales & Finance21.57 | Future of Buymie27.05 | Typical day as a CEO31.37 | Early day's of Buymie34.45 | Become customer-obsessed39.45 | Challenges of Entrepreneurship44.05 | Memorable moments46.12 | Future of online groceries50.00 | Rapid Fire QuestionsIf your enjoying the podcast, would you consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts / iTunes. This will really help the podcast grow and convince hard to get guests.For show notes past episodes, please visit chasingpassionpodcast.comFollow Dom @domsniezka on:Instagram: instagram.com/domsniezkaTwitter: twitter.com/domsniezkaFacebook: facebook.com/domsniezka Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Organizing your life in a way that allows you the true freedom to chase the passions that you find the most important"Jason is a commercial pilot, Entrepreneur, Investor and a TikTok Star. He is the owner of the leading flight school in the US 'FLTACADEMY'. Follow his adventures @jasontodolist on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube.If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I would really appreciate if you would consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts / iTunes. This will help the podcast grow and convince hard to get guests.For show notes & past episodes, please visit chasingpassion.ieFollow Dom @domsniezka on:Instagram: instagram.com/domsniezkaTwitter: twitter.com/domsniezkaFacebook: facebook.com/domsniezka Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 Year of Podcasting!Thank you to everyone who has listened and supported the podcast, I'm super grateful for the support I received over the past year, really means a lot. To mark the occasion I have created a mashup of all my favourite moments from the podcast. Time-stamps: 1.39 | #2 Brendan O'Dowd 4.25 | #3 Eoghan Keegan 13.52 | #4 Kate Byrne 18.29 | #5 Ciaran Fox 23.19 | #6 Mattress Mick 24.29 | #7 David Owens 26.32 | #8 Jack Spencer 29.52 | #9 Kyle Mullen31.27 | #10 Daniele Di Tofano 33.10 | #11 Sudha Rao 36.00 | #12 Kevin McTiernan 38.13 | #13 Kevin Harte 39.42 | #14 Scott H Young 43.31 | #15 Leah Cheung 45.32 | #16 Zak Robinson 47.42 | #17 Keith Gore53.04 | #18 Jonathan McKnight 1.02.30 | #19 Joe O'Roibin 1.04.07 | #20 Alison Canavan 1.12.24 | #21 Jonathan Duggan 1.14.40 | #22 Gary McGowan 1.17.22 | #23 Matt Barrett & Patrick Hession 1.19.50 | #24 Jack Smyth 1.23.02 | #25 Thomas Arnold 1.24.51 | #26 Graham O'Connor 1.27.09 | #27 Conor Leen 1.27.58 | #28 Fred Curtis1.31.25 | #29 Puru Schout 1.32.56 | #30 Brian O'haonghusa 1.38.10 | #31 Stephanie O'Quigley1.39.36 | #32 Joanna Siewierska1.40.00 | #33 Cillian Murphy 1.43.02 | #34 Laura Jones 1.44.58 | #35 Alex Lohier 1.46.51 | #36 David Cleary 1.48.46 | #37 Kinglsey Aikins1.56.58 | #38 Sky Cowans2.01.39 | #39 Luke Mackey2.03.24 | #40 Bobby Healy2.04.28 | #41/42 Dara O'Kearney2.08.39 | #43 Keith Barry2.10.18 | #44 Day Christensen2.15.20 | #45 Mark Maxwell2.19.47 | #46 Dan De Luis2.23.40 | #47 Teresa Cullen2.24.58 | #48 Shane Ryan2.27.26 | #49 Michele GragliaIf you enjoy listening to the podcast, I would really appreciate if you would consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts / iTunes. This will help the podcast grow and convince hard to get guests.For show notes & past episodes, please visit chasingpassion.ieFollow Dom @domsniezka on:Instagram: instagram.com/domsniezkaTwitter: twitter.com/domsniezkaFacebook: facebook.com/domsniezka Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michele Graglia is a former model, Ultra marathon runner, author and fitness coach. He is the first person to win both the coldest and hottest races on the planet. He set the Guinness World Record for the fastest crossing of the Atacama Desert in Chile of 1000km!Connect with Michele on Instagram @mickeygragliaIf your enjoying the podcast, would you consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts / iTunes This will really help the podcast grow and convince hard to get guests.For show notes past episodes, please visit chasingpassionpodcast.comFollow Dom @domsniezka on:Instagram: instagram.com/domsniezkaTwitter: twitter.com/domsniezkaFacebook: facebook.com/domsniezka Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shane Ryan is an American born swimmer who competes internationally for Ireland.He competed in the 2016 Olympics where he swam in the 100-meter backstroke. In 2018 he made history by becoming Ireland's first medalist in the World Championships where he got a Bronze in the 50-meter backstroke. He also won a Bronze in the 2018 & 2019 European championships where he competed in the 50-meter backstroke. In this episode, we talk about his training routine, nutrition, mindset, visualisation, COVID-19 challenges and much much more. Connect with Shane on Instagram @shaneryanolyIf your enjoying the podcast, would you consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts / iTunes. This will really help the podcast grow and convince hard to get guests.For show notes past episodes, please visit chasingpassionpodcast.comFollow Dom @domsniezka on:Instagram: instagram.com/domsniezkaTwitter: twitter.com/domsniezkaFacebook: facebook.com/domsniezka Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Teresa was initially pursuing Teaching and while she was in her 3rd year of University, she decided that it wasn't the path she wanted to take and so she dropped out of university & bought a van. She converted that van into a mobile home and joined the van life movement. Her two biggest passions are Snowboarding & Kiteboarding. And that's exactly how she lives her life, doing these two things pretty much on a daily basis while travelling the world in complete freedom while she does it.Find her on Instagram @teresasvanlifeIf your enjoying the podcast, would you consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts / iTunes. This will really help the podcast grow and convince hard to get guests.For show notes past episodes, please visit chasingpassionpodcast.comFollow Dom @domsniezka on:Instagram: instagram.com/domsniezkaTwitter: twitter.com/domsniezkaFacebook: facebook.com/domsniezka Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan is a certified Wim Hof Method Instructor & the owner of 'Subramanya Yoga Centre'. After suffering from chronic back pain, Depression and Anxiety, Dan left his job at a Fortune 500 company and worked in a Yoga Ashram until he healed his back pain, depression and anxiety. He then opened up his own Yoga and Meditation centre. After experiencing some personal issues and the grief that he was experiencing due to his dad passing away he discovered the Wim Hof Method. Dan went on to train with Wim Hof and has been travelling the world teaching the Wim Hof Method, Stress reduction & BiohackingVisit his Facebook page Subramanya Yoga Centre where you will find some free virtual classes in Breath Work, Meditation & Yoga.Reach out to Dan on Instagram @dan_deluisIf your enjoying the podcast, would you consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts / iTunes. This will really help the podcast grow and convince hard to get guests.For show notes past episodes, please visit chasingpassionpodcast.comFollow Dom @domsniezka on:Instagram: instagram.com/domsniezkaTwitter: twitter.com/domsniezkaFacebook: facebook.com/domsniezka Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After being diagnosed with Sudden Death Syndrome at the age of 18, Mark Maxwell was forced to embark on a journey of self-discovery that challenged his values and priorities in life. He is the founder of Grad Life - A service that helps young people find their ideal career.Find out more about Mark and what he's up to on his website: mrgradlife.comGradLife on Instagram @gradlifeIf your enjoying the podcast, would you consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts / iTunes. This will really help the podcast grow and convince hard to get guests.For show notes past episodes, please visit chasingpassionpodcast.comFollow Dom @domsniezka on:Instagram: instagram.com/domsniezkaTwitter: twitter.com/domsniezkaFacebook: facebook.com/domsniezka Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.