Navigating New York

On this episode I got to sit down in studio with Alan O’Mara , Founder of Real Talks, Author of ‘The Best Is Yet To Come’ and  Host of ‘The Players Voice’ and ‘Real Talks’ PodcastsAlan from County Cavan in Ireland has played at the top level in Gaelic Football and  in his early twenties Alan spoke out publicly about his battle with depression. His book “The Best is Yet to Come” gives a rare glimpse into the complex inner world of depression as well as guidance to those seeking solutions and inspiration for families and friends supporting loved ones.Alan went on to become the founder of Real Talks, which  is all about developing the mental skills to live a happier, healthier and more successful life. Alan works with sports teams, individuals and businesses around the world and through one to one coaching and group masterclasses, Real Talks empowers resilience, performance, and well-being helping people to better prepare, perform and reflect.Now based in New York, Alan and I connected last year and I am really intrigued by his experience and work around wellbeing and performance. In our chat, Alan and I discuss his own journey, his book, his career and life in New York as well as recently being appointed as the New York GAA Senior Football Manager for 2024.Make sure to follow Alan on InstagramSupport the showPlease rate & review wherever you listen and if you would like to support the Podcast you can at buymeacoffee.comNavigating New York is proudly sponsored by Irish owned Therapie Clinic. Europes number 1 med spa, Thérapie have recently landed in New York City and offer medical-grade laser hair removal for all skin types, advanced skin treatments, botox and much more. Thérapies mantra is simple - world class treatments, at great prices - you won't find better value anywhere else. Mention Navigating New York and get $50 off Botox! Check out Thérapie's 19th street location and keep an eye out for more NYC locations opening soon! Check them out at us.therapieclinic.com or @therapieclinic_usa on Instagram

Fáilte ar ais go Navigating New York! On this episode I chat to TikTok sensation  @Vivienne_in_nyc Vivienne is a new arrival to the Big Apple and her energy and enthusiasm is infectious! It is truly mind blowing to see what Vivienne has achieved in less than a year here - Vivienne is a brilliant example of what you can achieve with a little bit of self belief and, as she puts it, some "chancing of the arm"!Even as someone almost a decade older, I draw so much inspiration from Vivienne - she is unapolegitcally authentic, and that authenticity has amassed her over 150,000 followers on TikTok!Through social media, Vivienne is promoting the Irish Language and making Irish culture more accessible to an Irish American audience.  If you are a newcomer to New York, or perhaps you are considering a new venture - you will get so much from this conversation! Thank you so much for listening!Support the showPlease rate & review wherever you listen and if you would like to support the Podcast you can at buymeacoffee.comNavigating New York is proudly sponsored by Irish owned Therapie Clinic. Europes number 1 med spa, Thérapie have recently landed in New York City and offer medical-grade laser hair removal for all skin types, advanced skin treatments, botox and much more. Thérapies mantra is simple - world class treatments, at great prices - you won't find better value anywhere else. Mention Navigating New York and get $50 off Botox! Check out Thérapie's 19th street location and keep an eye out for more NYC locations opening soon! Check them out at us.therapieclinic.com or @therapieclinic_usa on Instagram

Happy St Patrick's day/week/ month! As a special St. Patrick's edition, I have not one, but two amazing guests! Drum roll please... it's Maeve Higgins and Katie Boyle! I am a huge admirer of these two hilarious and brilliant Irish women in New York and I know many of you lovely listeners are too. I am so inspired by how they use their voices and platforms for advocacy.  Maeve and Katie are consistently sharing important resources and information on their instagram so make sure to give them a follow:@Katieboylecomic@maeveinamericaDuring our chat we discuss the deep connection we have as Irish people to Palestine, how it feels to be Irish in America today, how to stay informed and how we as a community can show solidarity and much more. I hope you feel as moved as I did after this conversation and please do get in touch in response to our call to action.Thanks for listening, and Happy St. Patrick's Day!Support the showPlease rate & review wherever you listen and if you would like to support the Podcast you can at buymeacoffee.comNavigating New York is proudly sponsored by Irish owned Therapie Clinic. Europes number 1 med spa, Thérapie have recently landed in New York City and offer medical-grade laser hair removal for all skin types, advanced skin treatments, botox and much more. Thérapies mantra is simple - world class treatments, at great prices - you won't find better value anywhere else. Mention Navigating New York and get $50 off Botox! Check out Thérapie's 19th street location and keep an eye out for more NYC locations opening soon! Check them out at us.therapieclinic.com or @therapieclinic_usa on Instagram

In this episode of Navigating New York, I caught up with my friend Andrew Lynch. I met Andrew last year in New York, and ever since, I've been fascinated by his story. Andrew is the founder & CEO of Mason Alexander, a talent solutions company he started in Ireland that has expanded internationally, and more recently Andrew started a new business venture starting a company called Enable, a digital services company sourcing engineering teams for clients across the globe.Beyond his impressive resume, what is really striking about Andrew is his relentless drive for progress, not perfection. In our chat, he is honest about the highs and lows of growing in business and why he's all in on what he does. I really enjoy Andrews energy and honesty - and its clear why he is a successful team leader. I hope you are as inspired by Andrews message as I am! Find Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewlynchma/Support the showPlease rate & review wherever you listen and if you would like to support the Podcast you can at buymeacoffee.comNavigating New York is proudly sponsored by Irish owned Therapie Clinic. Europes number 1 med spa, Thérapie have recently landed in New York City and offer medical-grade laser hair removal for all skin types, advanced skin treatments, botox and much more. Thérapies mantra is simple - world class treatments, at great prices - you won't find better value anywhere else. Mention Navigating New York and get $50 off Botox! Check out Thérapie's 19th street location and keep an eye out for more NYC locations opening soon! Check them out at us.therapieclinic.com or @therapieclinic_usa on Instagram

Welcome back to Navigating New York, A podcast sharing the stories of the Irish living and working in the Big Apple!On this episode I sit down with a new Irish addition to New York City, Amie Wiley. Amie, from County Clare is Founder of Active with Amie a training, nutrition and mindset program that helps women get stronger from the inside out. Active with Amie provides one-on-one online coaching, and Amie has led international workshops on movement and mindfulness, her minfulness journal is also a best seller!On top of all of that, Amie is a talented content creator, and her social media presence is rising by the day. Amie’s energy is infectious and it is so brilliant to see a young Irish woman navigating New York with such drive and focus. I’m so excited to continue to watch her light shine in New York, and I hope you are as inspired by her as I am!Follow Amie on instagram @amie_wileyPlease rate and review the podcast wherever you listen -it really helps!If you would like to support the Podcast you can at buymeacoffee.comNavigating New York is proudly sponsored by Irish owned Therapie Clinic. Europes number 1 med spa, Thérapie  have recently landed in New York  City and offer medical-grade laser hair removal for all skin types, advanced skin treatments, botox and much more. Thérapies mantra is simple - world class treatments, at great prices - you won't find better value anywhere else. Mention Navigating New York and get $50 off Botox!Check out Thérapie's 19th street location and keep an eye out for more NYC locations opening soon! Check them out at us.therapieclinic.com or @therapieclinic_usa on InstagramSupport the showPlease rate & review wherever you listen and if you would like to support the Podcast you can at buymeacoffee.comNavigating New York is proudly sponsored by Irish owned Therapie Clinic. Europes number 1 med spa, Thérapie have recently landed in New York City and offer medical-grade laser hair removal for all skin types, advanced skin treatments, botox and much more. Thérapies mantra is simple - world class treatments, at great prices - you won't find better value anywhere else. Mention Navigating New York and get $50 off Botox! Check out Thérapie's 19th street location and keep an eye out for more NYC locations opening soon! Check them out at us.therapieclinic.com or @therapieclinic_usa on Instagram

Back by popular demand! I was so thrilled to get to sit down and chat to one of my first ever guests on Navigating New York, Maurice Barron. Maurice spoke to me in February 2021 after what had been an extremely challenging year for he  and his wife Kandice as their baby girl, Ava, was diagnosed with a rare form of Kidney Cancer with an extremely low survival rate. In our 1st episode, Maurice shared some of the darkest and most challenging moments they experienced during Ava’s treatment. Maurice also spoke about how First Lady Jill Biden’s book helped him find moments of joy as often as he could. During this time, Maurice sent a letter to the President of the United States about the journey Ava was on, and how inspiring the Biden family had been for them during their darkest moments. What transpired from that letter is a story of hope and belief. I am so thrilled to report that Ava is healthy, happy and changing the world one day at a time! I hope you enjoy this inspiring conversation. This Episode is kindly sponsored by Thérapie Clinic Europe's no.1 Med Spa and an Irish family business that have just moved to NYC and will be expanding with more locations in 2024.  With over 70 clinics in Europe  and currently a gorgeous home here in Manahattan on 19th street – the guys at Thérapie have kindly offered a complimentary underarm treatment to all of our listeners. Just mention the podcast when you get in touch. Thanks for listening!Support the showPlease rate & review wherever you listen and if you would like to support the Podcast you can at buymeacoffee.comNavigating New York is proudly sponsored by Irish owned Therapie Clinic. Europes number 1 med spa, Thérapie have recently landed in New York City and offer medical-grade laser hair removal for all skin types, advanced skin treatments, botox and much more. Thérapies mantra is simple - world class treatments, at great prices - you won't find better value anywhere else. Mention Navigating New York and get $50 off Botox! Check out Thérapie's 19th street location and keep an eye out for more NYC locations opening soon! Check them out at us.therapieclinic.com or @therapieclinic_usa on Instagram

On this episode I chat to Shelly Hackett and Amy Brett, Founders of Slainte Retreats.Slainte is the Irish term for 'good health' and that is exactly what Slainte Retreats and Workshops are centered on: experiences that promote women's health and overall wellbeing. Founded in February 2022 Slainte has seen hundreds of women attend their retreats and wellness workshops. By creating space for self care , connection, education and movement, Shelly and Amy have been able to use the retreats and workshops to delve deeper in to conversations and education on self care and women's health.Both Shelly & Amy have a strong connection in the Gaelic Football community in New York, and in this episode we chat about the challenges of living in NYC and their tips for getting the support you need when Navigating life in the Big Apple.We discuss what Shelly & Amy have learned over the years in both their personal and professional journeys, what inspired them to take the leap and start their own business and ofcourse, the importance of taking a break - or even going on a retreat every once in a while!I hope you enjoy this episode! You can find out more about Slainte Retreats by visiting their websiteP.S. I hope you can join me for our holistic wellness event on Friday October 27th at  Thérapie Clinic! Tickets are going fast, thank you so much for supporting! Eventbrite LinkSupport the showPlease rate & review wherever you listen and if you would like to support the Podcast you can at buymeacoffee.comNavigating New York is proudly sponsored by Irish owned Therapie Clinic. Europes number 1 med spa, Thérapie have recently landed in New York City and offer medical-grade laser hair removal for all skin types, advanced skin treatments, botox and much more. Thérapies mantra is simple - world class treatments, at great prices - you won't find better value anywhere else. Mention Navigating New York and get $50 off Botox! Check out Thérapie's 19th street location and keep an eye out for more NYC locations opening soon! Check them out at us.therapieclinic.com or @therapieclinic_usa on Instagram

On this episode I speak to Dr Gillian O’Shea Brown, a psychotherapist, complex trauma specialist and EMDRIA Approved Consultant. Dr Gillian is also an adjunct professor of Trauma at NYU. Her indepth knowledge of trauma has been featured multiple times in Vogue and various other high profile publications. She is author of the book Healing Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder – and has another book coming very soon. Dr. Gillian hails from County Cork in Ireland and her journey in the US is a fascinating one. To me, Gillian is not only an expert in her field of therapy, but she is also an model of what following your heart and working extremely hard can lead to in New York. Dr Gill’s Instagram page is incredible– every piece of advice or knowledge she shares is deeply enlightening,  carefully guiding people through understanding, treating and healing from the wounds of complex trauma.Our conversation covers many aspects and types of trauma, and Dr. Gillian also weaves in many beneficial and accessible modes for healing. I consider myself so lucky to have Gillian as a friend in my life and I highly recommend following her online, signing up to her free newsletter and sharing her helpful tips with people you care about,Her website is drgillianosheabrown.com and you can find her @ dr.gillianosheabrown on Instagram and on TikTokThis Episode is kindly sponsored by Thérapie Clinic Europe's no.1 Med Spa and an Irish family business that have just moved to NYC and will be expanding with more locations.  They have over 70 clinics in Europe  and currently a gorgeous home here in Manahattan on 19th street – the guys at Thérapie have kindly offered a complimentary underarm treatment to all of our listeners. So there ya go :) Just mention the podcast when you get in touch. Support the showPlease rate & review wherever you listen and if you would like to support the Podcast you can at buymeacoffee.comNavigating New York is proudly sponsored by Irish owned Therapie Clinic. Europes number 1 med spa, Thérapie have recently landed in New York City and offer medical-grade laser hair removal for all skin types, advanced skin treatments, botox and much more. Thérapies mantra is simple - world class treatments, at great prices - you won't find better value anywhere else. Mention Navigating New York and get $50 off Botox! Check out Thérapie's 19th street location and keep an eye out for more NYC locations opening soon! Check them out at us.therapieclinic.com or @therapieclinic_usa on Instagram

Welcome to Season 4 of Navigating New York! Brought to you by Thérapie ClinicIt’s so good to be back with the podcast! As some of you may know I spent a good part of this year travelling with my husband around South America – and it was the best year ever! But it always feels good to return to New York, there is no place quite like it. I am really excited about this season because I have been lucky enough to get some amazing guests and im looking forward to growing the NNY Community so  keep an eye (or an ear) out for exciting things to come! You can find the podcast on Instagram @navigating_newyork or if you would like to get in touch you can email navigatingnypodcast@gmail.comI am so thrilled to introduce my guest for this episode, the brilliant Shaunagh Connaire.Shaunagh is an Emmy-nominated and duPont Columbia award-winning journalist and filmmaker from County Longford in Ireland. Shaunagh moved to New York in 2018 as an Editor at the Financial Times, Previously Shaunagh was a producer and edit director at the BBC and a foreign correspondent at Channel 4 in the UK. She is is currently Director of Communications & Media Clooney Foundation for Justice. Shaunagh is also a Mum of two boys, she and her husband live and work in New York City. We chat about Shaunaghs fascinating journey in media and journalism, and her experiences reporting from Iran, China and the Sierra Leone to her current role as a Director at the Clooney Foundation for Justice set up by ofcourse by Amal and George Clooney. Shaunagh also talks about what it is like being a Mum in New York, how she tries to find balance between juggling it all and how much she loves living in the City. I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation and I hope you do as wellShaunagh's website is Shaunagh.comMedia Tribe Podcast: www.thismediatribe.comIf you can rate and review wherever you listen that would be much appreciated, and I hope the podcast continues to help and inspire you wherever you are!Thérapie Clinic is Europe's no.1 Med Spa - they are an Irish family business that have just moved to NYC and will be expanding with more locations.  They have over 70 clinics in Europe  and currently a gorgeous home here in Manahattan on 19th street – the guys at Thérapie have kindly offered a complimentary underarm treatment to all of our listeners. So there ya go :) Just mention the podcast when you get in touch. @therapieclinic_usaSupport the showPlease rate & review wherever you listen and if you would like to support the Podcast you can at buymeacoffee.comNavigating New York is proudly sponsored by Irish owned Therapie Clinic. Europes number 1 med spa, Thérapie have recently landed in New York City and offer medical-grade laser hair removal for all skin types, advanced skin treatments, botox and much more. Thérapies mantra is simple - world class treatments, at great prices - you won't find better value anywhere else. Mention Navigating New York and get $50 off Botox! Check out Thérapie's 19th street location and keep an eye out for more NYC locations opening soon! Check them out at us.therapieclinic.com or @therapieclinic_usa on Instagram

On this Episode I speak to one of Irish America’s greatest and most respected writers; Peter Quinn. Peter is a Novelist, Political Historian, and Foremost Chronicler of New York City. Peter was hired in 1979 by  Governor Hugh Carey as his chief speechwriter. He continued in that role under Governor Mario Cuomo, helping craft the Governor's 1984 Democratic Convention speech and his address on religion and politics at Notre Dame University. Peter was also chief speechwriter for Time, as well as editorial director for Time Warner, and found an avocation in writing about his Irish heritage. In his first novel, Banished Children of Eve, he explores the after-effects of the vast Irish immigration into New York City following the famine of 1847. Banished Children of Eve won an American Book Award.Looking for Jimmy: In Search of Irish America, a collection of non-fiction pieces, was published in 2007. Colum McCann has summed up Quinn's trilogy of historical detective novels -- Hour of the Cat(2005), The Man Who Never Returned (2010), and Dry Bones (2013) –have been described  as "generous and agile and profound." Quinn co-wrote the script for the 1987 television documentary "McSorley's New York," which was awarded a New York-area Emmy for "Outstanding Historical Programming." He has participated as a guest commentator in several PBS documentaries, including The Irish in America; New York: A Documentary Film; The Life and Times of Stephen Foster, as well as the Academy Award-nominated film, The Passion of Sister Rose. He was also an advisor on Martin Scorsese's film Gangs of New York.Peter’s knowledge of Irish America is unparalleled and his recent memoir “Cross Bronx” is a one-of-a-kind account of his adventures as ad man, archivist, teacher, Wall Street messenger, court officer, political speechwriter, corporate scribe, and award-winning novelist. Quinn is a New Yorker through and through and it was a great honor to have him as a guest on the Podcast.  www.newyorkpaddy.comSupport the showPlease rate & review wherever you listen and if you would like to support the Podcast you can at buymeacoffee.comNavigating New York is proudly sponsored by Irish owned Therapie Clinic. Europes number 1 med spa, Thérapie have recently landed in New York City and offer medical-grade laser hair removal for all skin types, advanced skin treatments, botox and much more. Thérapies mantra is simple - world class treatments, at great prices - you won't find better value anywhere else. Mention Navigating New York and get $50 off Botox! Check out Thérapie's 19th street location and keep an eye out for more NYC locations opening soon! Check them out at us.therapieclinic.com or @therapieclinic_usa on Instagram

I am really excited to introduce my guest for this episode, the one and only, Damien Dempsey. It was a dream come true to get to have this chat with Damien, described by many as the "Voice of a Generation."If you’re a Damo fan, you’ll know that his song “Apple of My Eye” is all about his love for New York City - and in our conversation he tells me about how coming here as a young musician helped him to believe in himself and how he met some of his greatest friends and mentors here in the City. As a young musician in Dublin, Damien felt that people looked down on him for writing songs about the social issues of modern-day Ireland, and for singing in his own accent. These are two important attributes that have come to define Damien as an Artist.When he was in his twenties, Damien came to New York and played his songs in the famous Manhattan bar ‘Rocky Sullivan's’ – which attracted an eclectic group of artists, writers, NYPD officers, lawyers and politicians back in the day. Rocky’s  was owned by a mutual friend of ours – retired NYPD Chief of Homicide and proud Irish American, Brian McCabe, who kindly made this episode possible.  When I started this podcast I had a list of ‘dream guests’ and Damien Dempsey was one of them - so I am beyond grateful that I got to have him on In this episode Damien speaks honestly about the shame and guilt we have been forced to feel as a Nation, His respect for the Irish that travelled the world and set down a framework for future generations and the importance of spirituality, of travelling the world and how music can help us through life.I really got so much from this conversation with Damo and I hope you find some comfort and inspiration from his message. Support the showPlease rate & review wherever you listen and if you would like to support the Podcast you can at buymeacoffee.comNavigating New York is proudly sponsored by Irish owned Therapie Clinic. Europes number 1 med spa, Thérapie have recently landed in New York City and offer medical-grade laser hair removal for all skin types, advanced skin treatments, botox and much more. Thérapies mantra is simple - world class treatments, at great prices - you won't find better value anywhere else. Mention Navigating New York and get $50 off Botox! Check out Thérapie's 19th street location and keep an eye out for more NYC locations opening soon! Check them out at us.therapieclinic.com or @therapieclinic_usa on Instagram

My Guest on this Episode is the hilarious New York Based Irish Comedian, Katie Boyle. Katie moved to New York 8 years ago and did her first ever stand-up show here. She is now a regular at New York Comedy Club, Stand Up NY, Eastville and on shows at Caroline's on Broadway – Katie also recently taped a Comedy Special and she also has her own hilarious podcast called 'The Shift.'Katie is absolutely hilarious and yet humble, it has been so inspiring to watch her thrive on the Comedy Scene in NY. Make sure you check out Katie's shows in NY and she will also be performing in Dublin at Whelan's this Christmas. Follow her on instagram @katieboylecomic and check our her website: katieboylecomic.comI really admire how Katie talks openly about going to therapy and the service she mentions is called Valera Health and is both accessible, and affordable - you can get a free consultancy by going to valerahealth.com (this sounds so sponsored!)Now, for my conversation with the brilliant Katie Boyle…Support the showPlease rate & review wherever you listen and if you would like to support the Podcast you can at buymeacoffee.comNavigating New York is proudly sponsored by Irish owned Therapie Clinic. Europes number 1 med spa, Thérapie have recently landed in New York City and offer medical-grade laser hair removal for all skin types, advanced skin treatments, botox and much more. Thérapies mantra is simple - world class treatments, at great prices - you won't find better value anywhere else. Mention Navigating New York and get $50 off Botox! Check out Thérapie's 19th street location and keep an eye out for more NYC locations opening soon! Check them out at us.therapieclinic.com or @therapieclinic_usa on Instagram

On this episode of Navigating New York I speak to Freya Drohan, Executive Fashion Director at The Daily Front Row. Freya is from Malahide in Dublin and has been living in New York for 7 Years. After graduating with a degree in Journalism, Freya moved to New York with the dream of becoming a fashion journalist. Freya is now a  Director at one of the most prestigious and respected digital and print Fashion Magazines in the Industry. Earlier this year the Irish Independent listed her as one of "17 Irish people killing it on the world stage"  Freya is refreshingly honest about the hard work and determination it has taken to get to where she is today, as well as the realities of working at A List Fashion events, how fashion marketing has changed the industry, and how important it is to get your foot in the door.Freya’s passion for what she does and her love for New York City really makes her the perfect guest for this podcast.  Although her job is incredibly demanding and the fashion industry moves at a pace like no other, Freya acknowledges that she is doing what she once dreamed of doing.  One thing she said that really stood out to me was “its hard work – but we all have the ability to work hard” We chat about the grind and hustle it takes to "make it" in New York, the importance of having good people around you, what makes New York so special - and Freya nailed my newest topic “Life Hacks for living in NYC!” I hope you get as much from this conversation as I did!Support the showPlease rate & review wherever you listen and if you would like to support the Podcast you can at buymeacoffee.comNavigating New York is proudly sponsored by Irish owned Therapie Clinic. Europes number 1 med spa, Thérapie have recently landed in New York City and offer medical-grade laser hair removal for all skin types, advanced skin treatments, botox and much more. Thérapies mantra is simple - world class treatments, at great prices - you won't find better value anywhere else. Mention Navigating New York and get $50 off Botox! Check out Thérapie's 19th street location and keep an eye out for more NYC locations opening soon! Check them out at us.therapieclinic.com or @therapieclinic_usa on Instagram

Alexa, play "Back in the New York Groove" by Ace FrehleyLong time no speak folks! Great to get back on the mic to interview  a brilliant guest, the one and only Máirtín Ó Muilleoir.Máirtín  is owner of New York based newspaper The Irish Echo, he is also publisher of the Belfast Media Group which produces a number of newspapers in and around Belfast. Máirtín is a former Lord Mayor of Belfast and former Sinn Fein MLA for South Belfast In this episode he tells the story of being barred from the Lord Mayor’s parlour in the 1980s and how he went on to become Lord Mayor in 2014.  At his core Máirtín  is a connector and is an advocate for civil rights and public service journalism. His work in building connections between Northern Ireland and the U.S. is truly remarkable.  Máirtín  and his team run 3 transatlantic conferences each year connecting individuals, cultural groups and businesses in the US and Ireland. One of which is coming up this Friday 19th of August in Iona University in New Rochelle New York – The Big Irish Campfire. I hope you enjoy this chat with Mairtin.For more on the Campfire visit Irishecho.comSupport the showPlease rate & review wherever you listen and if you would like to support the Podcast you can at buymeacoffee.comNavigating New York is proudly sponsored by Irish owned Therapie Clinic. Europes number 1 med spa, Thérapie have recently landed in New York City and offer medical-grade laser hair removal for all skin types, advanced skin treatments, botox and much more. Thérapies mantra is simple - world class treatments, at great prices - you won't find better value anywhere else. Mention Navigating New York and get $50 off Botox! Check out Thérapie's 19th street location and keep an eye out for more NYC locations opening soon! Check them out at us.therapieclinic.com or @therapieclinic_usa on Instagram

Happy St Patrick’s week! It is of course St Patrick’s day this Thursday and in honor of that this weeks episode is with two amazing women who are involved with a great organization in NY called Sober St. Patrick’s day. Today I chat to Executive Director of Sober St Patrick’s Day, Tami Ellen McLaughin and Board Member Elizabeth Stack. who is also the Executive Director of The Irish American Heritage Museum in Albany.The ladies tell me what Sober St. Patrick's day is all about and everything going on with the group this Thursday in New York (and all year round!). We chat about the stereotype we as Irish people face globally and how although it is great to enjoy and celebrate St Patrick's Day – it is also important that we try not to feed in to the stereotype of being a Nation who’s culture revolves around alcohol. I really admire this group for creating a space to enjoy our Irish Culture and Heritage in a way that ensures St. Patrick’s Day is not seen as just an excuse for everyone to wear green and get drunk. What I particularly admire is that it's not a group that is anti-alcohol, but that it creates space to celebrate in an alternative way. You can find out everything you need to know about Sober St Patrick's day by visiting their website www.soberstpatricksday.org or by following them on twitter @soberstpatsday and see how you can get involved with them to march in the parade, attend their post –parade party or join the celebrations virtually. I hope you enjoy!Support the showPlease rate & review wherever you listen and if you would like to support the Podcast you can at buymeacoffee.comNavigating New York is proudly sponsored by Irish owned Therapie Clinic. Europes number 1 med spa, Thérapie have recently landed in New York City and offer medical-grade laser hair removal for all skin types, advanced skin treatments, botox and much more. Thérapies mantra is simple - world class treatments, at great prices - you won't find better value anywhere else. Mention Navigating New York and get $50 off Botox! Check out Thérapie's 19th street location and keep an eye out for more NYC locations opening soon! Check them out at us.therapieclinic.com or @therapieclinic_usa on Instagram

Hi and welcome back to Navigating New York. On this Episode I chat about our fantastic Sober October for Solace House Challenge, the amazing support we had from Gym+Coffee, The Irish Breakfast Box, and SBB The Collection and how much we raised overall!I also chat about my own journey with alcohol and why I decided to stop drinking just over 2 years ago. I hope you get something from it. Please know you can reach out to Solace House in the USA (or Pieta House in Ireland) if you are ever feeling suicidal distress. Solace House provides free, confidential, therapeutic counseling for anyone who is experiencing suicidal thoughts or suicidal distress, as well as those who engage in self-harm, or have been bereaved by suicide.Phone: (718) 482-0001Email: mary@solacehouseusa.orgSupport the showPlease rate & review wherever you listen and if you would like to support the Podcast you can at buymeacoffee.comNavigating New York is proudly sponsored by Irish owned Therapie Clinic. Europes number 1 med spa, Thérapie have recently landed in New York City and offer medical-grade laser hair removal for all skin types, advanced skin treatments, botox and much more. Thérapies mantra is simple - world class treatments, at great prices - you won't find better value anywhere else. Mention Navigating New York and get $50 off Botox! Check out Thérapie's 19th street location and keep an eye out for more NYC locations opening soon! Check them out at us.therapieclinic.com or @therapieclinic_usa on Instagram

On Episode 18 of Navigating New York, I chat to Stephanie O'Quigley, an Irish woman living in New York for 5 years. Stephanie is an Award-winning blogger and publicist and has her own Podcast, 'the Wall'  - conversations on human health and behavior with certified experts and real-life stories. Stephanie has a wealth of experience in the world of Public Relations, fresh out of college she was hired by Irish entrepreneur Marissa Carter to intern for her brand "Cocoa Brown" tan,  Stephanie was blogging on the side but quickly moved up the ranks to become marketing manager for the brand, bringing it to a global market. Stephanie made the tough decision to leave that role to pursue her dream of living and working in NYC, and that she has done! Stephanie has continued to work for global beauty and fashion brands and is no stranger to having to work hard. We chat about her career path, he work-life balance, how the last 2 years has changed her perspective on what's most important in life, and her plans for the future. I hope you enjoy! You can follow Stephanie on Instagram HERE Link to her Podcast  HERESupport the showPlease rate & review wherever you listen and if you would like to support the Podcast you can at buymeacoffee.comNavigating New York is proudly sponsored by Irish owned Therapie Clinic. Europes number 1 med spa, Thérapie have recently landed in New York City and offer medical-grade laser hair removal for all skin types, advanced skin treatments, botox and much more. Thérapies mantra is simple - world class treatments, at great prices - you won't find better value anywhere else. Mention Navigating New York and get $50 off Botox! Check out Thérapie's 19th street location and keep an eye out for more NYC locations opening soon! Check them out at us.therapieclinic.com or @therapieclinic_usa on Instagram

On this week’s Episode I chat to Mickey Coleman, a well-known &respected Tyrone man living in New York for 10 years. Mickey has two All Ireland Football Medals with Tyrone from 2003 and 2005, and is still very involved in the GAA here in New York with his club. Rockland.When he moved to New York Mickey met his now wife Erin, and the pair have two gorgeous young sons. Mickey and Erin are both musicians and Erin runs her own School of Irish Music & Arts. On top of all of that, Mickey owns his own construction company Shoreline Builders and has navigated his journey in New York very impressively.However, just 5 months ago everything changed for Mickey when he suffered what’s known as a widow maker heart attack, a form of heart attack with only a 6% survival rate .At just 41 years of age and a very fit and healthy father of 2,  the heart attack completely changed Mickey's approach to life.We chat about what Mickey calls a spiritual awakening, and a new approach to life that encompasses 3 main areas of wellness, physical, mental and spiritual. Mickey’s recovery and heart functionality has stumped his doctors and he tells me why he thinks a plant based diet is medicine for the body.  Mickey and Erin have set up an Instagram page called @heartyplantbasedfood which is an account full of food recipes they believe will change your Health & Wellbeing. We chat about all of this but not before I get Mickey’s predictions on the All-Ireland Final this Saturday between Tyrone and Mayo!I hope you enjoy!Links:https://www.instagram.com/heartyplantbasedfood/https://www.facebook.com/ErinLoughranSchoolofIrishMusicandArtshttps://www.shorelinenyc.com/Support the showPlease rate & review wherever you listen and if you would like to support the Podcast you can at buymeacoffee.comNavigating New York is proudly sponsored by Irish owned Therapie Clinic. Europes number 1 med spa, Thérapie have recently landed in New York City and offer medical-grade laser hair removal for all skin types, advanced skin treatments, botox and much more. Thérapies mantra is simple - world class treatments, at great prices - you won't find better value anywhere else. Mention Navigating New York and get $50 off Botox! Check out Thérapie's 19th street location and keep an eye out for more NYC locations opening soon! Check them out at us.therapieclinic.com or @therapieclinic_usa on Instagram

On this week's Episode I chat to Aisling Daly, a County Offaly woman who has been living in New York for 8 years. This episode touches on two big areas of interest for many of my lovely podcast listeners: women working in the Construction Industry & ladies Gaelic Football & Camogie in NYC. Aisling and I discuss how she Navigated her career path in New York and the great opportunities there are here for women working in Construction. Aisling explains the importance of being open minded and determined when starting out in the construction world and the variety of roles that are out there! We also talk about Aisling's passion for Gaelic games and Camogie and the trojan work she has put in over the years to develop Camogie in NY. Aisling coaches St Brigid's junior football team and has been heavily involved with the New York development squads– coaching young girls from under 7 right up to  youth development teams that have travelled around the US playing Camogie. Aisling has been growing the game from grass roots level right up to forming her own club, Annie Moore's in 2018. Annie Moore's is team of mostly American born players and ladies who have never played the sport before. Fast forward to just a few weeks ago, Annie Moore's made history and  won the New York League against an impressive Liberty Gaels side – another strong club formed in NY in 2015. After their historic NY League win, this novel team went on to win their first ever North American Intermediate title in Boston last Sunday.Aisling is a woman who likes to keep fit and healthy, however in 2018 she was hit with a rare illness that left her having to slow down on all fronts. After feeling very unwell, spending time in hospital and receiving surgery, Aisling learned that she had a spontaneous CSF leak in her spine. Her ability to work, coach and train like she had been was completely changed and her condition still effects her now, 3 years later. We reflect on the importance of self care, having good people around you, and taking life (and the GAA!) with a pinch of salt. I hope you enjoy! Support the showPlease rate & review wherever you listen and if you would like to support the Podcast you can at buymeacoffee.comNavigating New York is proudly sponsored by Irish owned Therapie Clinic. Europes number 1 med spa, Thérapie have recently landed in New York City and offer medical-grade laser hair removal for all skin types, advanced skin treatments, botox and much more. Thérapies mantra is simple - world class treatments, at great prices - you won't find better value anywhere else. Mention Navigating New York and get $50 off Botox! Check out Thérapie's 19th street location and keep an eye out for more NYC locations opening soon! Check them out at us.therapieclinic.com or @therapieclinic_usa on Instagram

On this week’s episode I chat to Colin Broderick, a Northern Irish author, filmmaker and playwright living in New York City. Colin is a man I have wanted on the Podcast since I started Navigating New York, his work has had a profound effect on me personally and I was honored to have had this chat with him.Just 14 years ago, Colin was nearing the end of the road. Lost in the depths of alcohol addiction Colin found himself in the unfortunate position of being completely down and out in New York. From spending time in Jail to asking strangers for dollars around Time Square to fuel his alcohol addiction – Colin describes in this episode the moment his life changed, when he was either going to end his life, or try to recover.And recover he has; today Colin has written 4 books, ‘Orangutan’ ‘That’s That’ ‘The Writing Irish of New York’ and ‘Church End’. He has written and directed 2 incredible feature films “Emerald City” and “A Bend in the River” and on the morning of our recording,  "A Bend in the River" had just received 2 IFTA Nominations.What I admire most about Colin is his honesty, he never sugar coats how bad things got for him and that makes his journey to where he is now even more brilliant. No one has navigated New York quite like this man and I hope through this Episode and by checking out Colin's work you will be inspired too. . You can check out all of Colin's books and information about his films at colinbroderick.com and I very much encourage you to do so - you won't regret it! Support the showPlease rate & review wherever you listen and if you would like to support the Podcast you can at buymeacoffee.comNavigating New York is proudly sponsored by Irish owned Therapie Clinic. Europes number 1 med spa, Thérapie have recently landed in New York City and offer medical-grade laser hair removal for all skin types, advanced skin treatments, botox and much more. Thérapies mantra is simple - world class treatments, at great prices - you won't find better value anywhere else. Mention Navigating New York and get $50 off Botox! Check out Thérapie's 19th street location and keep an eye out for more NYC locations opening soon! Check them out at us.therapieclinic.com or @therapieclinic_usa on Instagram