Take 2 with Deb Shaw

Baz Black is an award-winning actor, writer, and director. He's also an author, has toured doing stand-up comedy, and jiu-jitsu black belt. 0:00 - Becoming a spokesperson for tattoos 2:56 - The Kate Hopkins debate 15:31 - Being multi-talented 22:50 Committing to yourself 34:03 - Going independent 44:50 - Following your gut 51:59 - Monetising your passion 01:01:01 - Life in Dublin 01:09:12 - Dublin Crust 01:18:40 - Sharing knowledge Baz's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bazblackpiercer/ IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6034253/ Dublin Crust Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjthOOrW5xk My links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_debshaw/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_debshaw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DebbieShaw

Beryl Ohas is a Kenyan LGBTQ+ activist and public speaker, who fled to Ireland in 2019 due to persecution in her homeland and now uses her platform to fervently advocate for refugee and LGBTQ+ rights. Drawing from her personal experiences, she captivates audiences with compelling narratives that highlight the challenges faced by both refugees and the LGBTQ+ community, her story stands as a testament to resilience, empathy, and the potential for societal change. 0:00 - Disclaimers 01:31 - Getting a Visa 04:57 - Misconceptions of Africa 14:16 - Enduring conversion therapy 20:09 - Pressure on activists 29:24 - The start of everything (TW) 38:01 - Being LGBT+ in Kenya 41:47 - Problems with the asylum process as a queer person 47:15 - The arranged marriage 01:05:59 - Where the immigration system fails 01:15:23 - Adapting to a new culture 01:27:09 - The power of conversation 01:30:01 - Understanding white privilege 01:35:05 - The next generation Beryl's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berrylohas/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BOHAS12 My links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_debshaw/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_debshaw YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DebbieShaw

Mahon McCann is a writer, martial arts coach, podcast host, and a rising talent in the world of theatre. Known for his compelling writing style, McCann has successfully bridged his passion for literature with his academic pursuits. Currently undertaking a PhD at Dublin City University, his research focuses on the ethical quandaries posed by social media companies monetising user attention. His debut stage play, "Waiting for the Offo", is scheduled to show at The New Theatre in Dublin from July 4th to 8th. McCann's unique perspective and thought-provoking work have positioned him as a voice to watch in both the literary and academic realms. Mahon's Links: Waiting for the Offo tickets (only 45% left): https://thenewtheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873644249 Instagram: www.instagram.com/mahon_mccann/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9YQWcG1-o8 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1uo1BoLDtLdT9i2pQrnLkb?si=f895e6cdd92f496b My links: Instagram: www.instagram.com/_debshaw/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@_debshaw YouTube: www.youtube.com/@DebbieShaw/

Lydia Des Dolles is Ireland's first female combat sports presenter, founder of Fight Connect TV and podcast host. Lydia's links: Instagram: www.instagram.com/lydiadesdolles/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@FightConnectTV Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/1ene0emghPoXUTSKH4XY92?si=9b94fce1152a4672 My links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_debshaw/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_debshaw Youtube: www.youtube.com/@DebbieShaw

Thomas Arnold is the Owner of Fearless Media and former co-founder of The Go House, Ireland's first TikTok house. Tom's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsthomasarnold/ LinkedIn: https://ie.linkedin.com/in/thomasarnold2 Fearless Media: https://fearlessmedia.ie/ My links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_debshaw/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_debshaw

Conal Harpur is a certified psychotherapist. While working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist and CBT therapist at one of Ireland's largest maternity hospitals, he is also studying for a Doctorate of Psychotherapy at DCU School of Psychotherapy. Conal's links: Website: https://www.cbtsolutions.ie/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cognitive_conal/My links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_debshaw/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_debshawSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4OTDP4WEnjNRPgE3nz9PbC?si=2837f2e7ecbb45b7&nd=1Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/take-2-with-deb-shaw/id1596182959

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade! In this case, the lemonade is a tad bit sour but regardless, it got done! 0:00 - What's going on 11:34 - My experience interviewing people16:49 - Creative ruts22:00 - Creating content24:55 - Reflecting on previous interviews28:11 - Advice for those who are struggling 36:36 - Moving to Ireland43:46 - Podcast challenges47:46 - Measuring success51:00 - Final wordsMy links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_debshaw/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_debshawSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4OTDP4WEnjNRPgE3nz9PbC?si=2837f2e7ecbb45b7&nd=1Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/take-2-with-deb-shaw/id1596182959

Róisín Tracey suffers from two chronic pain illnesses: Trigeminal Neuralgia & Fibromyalgia. She raises awareness of the two, along with disability and mental health. 0:00 - Getting diagnosed with a chronic illness16:51 - Enduring medical trauma21:17 - Perspective and gratitude30:06 - Navigating life with an invisible illness39:00 - Protests and politics52:05 - Why inclusivity matters01:01:34 - Managing self expectationsRóisín's Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roro_tracey6/My links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_debshaw/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_debshawYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DebbieShaw

Tom Coleman is a sleep expert, health coach and public speaker. 0:00 - The initial interest in sleep02:53 - Joining Conor McGregor's team07:07 - What people get wrong about sleep 10:31 - Optimising your day 23:07 - Habits and routines27:28 - The importance of light29:31 - Thing you can do for better sleep40:25 - Physical and mental resilience 46:53 - Using failure and vulnerability as a compass50:55 - Doing the hard work 57:48 - Burnout and stress01:04:09 - Pushing yourself Tom's links: Website: https://www.tomcoleman.ie/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomcoleman.ieMy links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_debshaw/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_debshawYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DebbieShaw

Zak Moradi is a Kurdish-Irish activist, author of 'Life Begins in Leitrim', public speaker and former hurler who played for Leitrim. Born in a refugee camp in Iraq, Moradi and his family relocated to Carrick-on-Shannon, Ireland in 2002. 0:00 - A brief introduction to Kurdistan07:18 - The Kurdish divide12:28 - Turkey's treatment of the Kurds16:11 - The mess in the Middle East32:30 - Religious countries and adaptation40:10 - Politicians and freedom of speech45:01 - Why 'Ireland is Full' is wrong59:30 - Understanding context01:06:33 - What sport brings to the world01:16:15 - Having your own memoir Zak's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zakmoradi/Purchase Life Begins in Leitrim: https://linktr.ee/zakm1991My links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_debshaw/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_debshawYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DebbieShaw

Tom Cleary aims to become Ireland's youngest person to climb the seven summits. His final summit is Mount Everest, which he will head off to on 28/03/2023. 0:00 - Training to Climb Mt. Everest 09:28 - 'Skull Cinema'14:05 - Lessons from previous adventures16:03 - What happens outside your comfort zone33:24 - Summit 'push' day 40:57 - The power of adaptation 43:21 - Taking up a challenge 49:28 - Recent popularity of Mt. Everest 57:26 - The financial cost of climbing Mt. Everest Tom's links: Website: https://www.7summitsandme.com/the7summitsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomcleary23/My links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_debshaw/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_debshawYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DebbieShaw

Bertie Brosnan is an Irish screenwriter, film producer, actor, and screen director. He is currently creating content on Ireland's history, mythology, and its people. 0:00 - Returning to the Emerald Isle11:17 - The difference between history and mythology16:06 - Making history relatable26:43 - Brian Ború and the Battle of Dublin43:44 - Grace O'Malley (The Pirate Queen of Ireland)52:36 - Including Irish narratives in Irish films01:07:31 - The story of St.Patrick01:27:44 - The Hill of Tara01:36:41 - Settling for crumbs01:41:18 - Historical figure blunt rotation Bertie's links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BertieBrosnanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bertiebrosnanfilms/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bertiebrosnanMy links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_debshaw/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_debshawYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DebbieShaw

Niamh O'Donoghue is a professional Muay Thai fighter. She is the co-organiser behind Valkyries, Ireland's first all-female promotion in Ireland.0:00 - The reason behind starting muay thai07:52 - The barriers for women in sport16:36 - Turning pro in muay thai23:14 - Discouragement outside the ring 30:54 - Making weight 35:32 - The difference between winning and doing well39:13 - Lessons from losing44:58 - Valkyries fight night51:23 - A debate on height and clinching54:31 - Fighter nicknamesNIamh's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/niamh_conn_artist/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@niamh_muaythaiInstagram (Valkyries): https://www.instagram.com/valkyries_fight_night/My links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_debshaw/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_debshawYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DebbieShaw

Robbie Griffiths, aka RobbieG is a multi-platinum-selling producer from Dublin and one-half of Belters Only, who are signed to Polydor records.0:00 - Advice for independent artists15:48 - Belters Only17:54 - Dreaming big30:44 - 202233:02 - Overthinking your art35:35 - Nearly giving up45:29 - Opening up to friends54:27 - Self-belief and finding your passion01:04:08 - Creating opportunity01:07:38 - Putting in the work01:12:54 - Dealing with success01:19:05 - How to make it happen01:22:45 - A thank you messageRobbie's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robbiegmusic/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1H1sDUWSlytzifZTDpKgUA?si=FMUaH9bxS1OnL7-t8fhXygYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeltersOnlyMy links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_debshaw/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_debshawYouTube: https://youtube.com/@DebbieShaw

Sinéad Walsh is a Dublin-based stand-up comedian and one of Ireland's rising comedy stars. 0:00 - From Debbie to Deb03:18 - Money and sport15:26 - Ireland for All25:07 - Drag Storytime protest in Mayo29:40 - Online content and negativity34:59 - Performing 'Big Foot''42:46 - Hard work and showing up49:31 - The tipping point in someone's career55:26 - Sobriety and burnout01:03:16 - Coming out as non-binary 01:15:47 - Femininity01:21:14 - Pronouns01:36:22 - Enoch Burke 01:41:00 - Full circle momentsSinéad's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sineadwalshcomedy/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sineadwalshcomedyGigs: https://linktr.ee/sineadwalshcomedyMy links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_debshaw/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_debshawYouTube: https://youtube.com/@DebbieShaw