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Navigating New York

41 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratings

Welcome to 'Navigating New York', a Podcast where I chat to people living and working in one of the most fast paced cities in the world. These conversations will explore both the professional and personal journeys my guests have been on in the Big Apple. Whether you are living in New York, planning to move, or just interested in hearing real stories from people pursuing the 'American Dream' I hope you enjoy. 

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Maeve Higgins & Katie Boyle

March 12, 2024 17:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MB

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...

Andrew Lynch CEO Mason Alexander & Enable

February 27, 2024 17:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

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...

Alan O'Mara Founder of Real Talks

February 12, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MB

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’ Podcasts Alan 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 an...

Amie Wiley Founder of Active with Amie

February 06, 2024 06:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

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 ...

Maurice Barron

December 16, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MB

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. Mau...

Jack McGarry The Dead Rabbit

November 19, 2023 20:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MB

On this episode of Navigating New York, I got to visit the world renowned Dead Rabbit Pub in Lower Manhattan to chat with Managing Director and Co-founder, Jack McGarry.  This episode is one of the most powerful interviews I have ever had the pleasure of hosting. I chat to Jack about his story; from being a glass collector in his local family pub in Belfast at age 15, to being awarded world’s best bartender in his early 20’s in New York, to where he is now – a dynamic, influential entrepren...

Slainte Retreats Shelly & Amy

October 18, 2023 16:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MB

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...

Dr. Gillian O'Shea Brown

October 02, 2023 19:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MB

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 ...

Shaunagh Connaire

September 23, 2023 21:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MB

Welcome to Season 4 of Navigating New York! Brought to you by Thérapie Clinic It’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  ke...

Navigating New York with Peter Quinn

December 19, 2022 06:00 - 39 minutes - 23.2 MB

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...

Navigating New York with Damien Dempsey

December 03, 2022 18:00 - 41 minutes - 27.4 MB

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 C...

Navigating New York with Katie Boyle

November 18, 2022 04:00 - 58 minutes - 38.4 MB

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 ...

Navigating New York with MacDara Hosty - Project Empower

September 28, 2022 20:00 - 48 minutes - 30.3 MB

On this week’s Episode I speak to MacDara Hosty a man I had the pleasure of meeting this Summer in NY when he was here to launch Project Empower. In June of 2022 lifelong Galway friends Damian Browne and Fergus Farrell set off on an unsupported row in a 6 meter boat across the Atlantic from New York City to Galway to raise money for four important Charities: Ability West, Galway Simon Community, MADRA Dog Rescue and NRH Foundation  However, after two weeks out at Sea due to a serious medic...

Navigating New York with Freya Drohan

September 01, 2022 13:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MB

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 ...

Navigating New York with Máirtín Ó Muilleoir

August 15, 2022 18:00 - 30 minutes - 20.3 MB

Alexa, play "Back in the New York Groove" by Ace Frehley Long 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...

Navigating New York with Sober St. Patrick's Day

March 14, 2022 19:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MB

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...

Navigating New York with Sober St. Patrick's Day

March 14, 2022 19:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MB

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...

Navigating New York with Gemma Allen

March 11, 2022 02:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MB

Happy International Women's day/week/month! On this weeks episode I speak to Gemma Allen, the vice president of B2C technology at IDA Ireland. In her current role with IDA Ireland, she is responsible for building relations with business leaders, political stakeholders and key industry players furthering foreign direct investment into Ireland. Gemma has over 15 years’ experience working with the world’s largest technology companies in the U.S. and Europe.  Gemma is from Blackrock in County ...

Navigating New York with Moe Dunford

March 01, 2022 15:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

Hello and welcome back to Navigating New York! I am back with season 3 and we are kicking off the season with a really great guest, Irish Actor Moe Dunford. Moe is from Dungarvan County Waterford and his acting career has ignited over the past while. His first ever US Movie has just been released on Netflix, Texas Chainsaw Massacre Moe is best known for his performance as Aethelwulf in the hit TV series Vikings. Upon graduating from the Gaeity School of Acting in 2009, Moe worked on some of...

Navigating New York with Daniel Yankee

November 18, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MB

Welcome back to Navigating New York!  On this week’s episode I chat to Peloton’s first ever Irish fitness instructor, Daniel McKenna aka Daniel Yankee. Daniel is 29 and has been living in New York for almost 5 years. Known by his friends and clients as Daniel Yankee, he was born here in the Bronx, but raised in his beloved County Monaghan.  Growing up Daniel says his Mum was his biggest inspiration and is still his greatest supporter. As a PE teacher, she encouraged Daniel to try every sp...

Navigating New York Sober October Challenge

November 12, 2021 15:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MB

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 f...

Navigating New York with Stephanie O'Quigley

October 19, 2021 21:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MB

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 wa...

Navigating New York with Mickey Coleman

September 09, 2021 12:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MB

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 hi...

Navigating New York with Aisling Daly

August 30, 2021 16:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MB

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 ...

Navigating New York with Colin Broderick

July 29, 2021 20:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MB

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 Y...

Navigating New York with Caroline Wilkins

June 30, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MB

On this week’s Episode I chat to Jewelry Designer and Goldsmith Caroline Wilkins, a Cork Lady living in New York for over 8 years. Caroline grew up in a very musical household in Ireland and Singing and the Arts have always been a big part of her life  Before moving to New York Caroline was in a Blues Band with her Father in Ireland and then had her own band in Toronto, but it wasn’t until 2016 that her creative journey in hand-made jewelry began.  Caroline’s jewelry line StickyBackBailey ...

Navigating New York with Big Shane

June 16, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MB

On this week’s Episode I chat to the Legend Shane Kenny, aka Big Shane. Shane is is originally from County Meath and moved to the US in 2016 where he started off on a Graduate Visa after College teaching rugby to kids in L.A. After that he made the move to New York City and immediately felt like he had found a home away from home. Shane started out bartending in Queens and Manhattan on arrival in 2017. A big man at 6’7, Shane is known around New York as Big Shane, because of his gentle gia...

Navigating New York with Michaela O'Shaugnessy

June 09, 2021 04:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MB

On this weeks Episode I chat to Galway Girl Michaela O’Shaugnessy who has taken NYC by storm since she moved here 6 years ago. Michaela has Navigated her Professional journey in New York like no other and is an inspiring example of how we don’t necessarily have to follow the path set out for us because of what we did in School or University.  Michaela has a Bachelors degree  in Biomedical Science and a Masters in Business Studies, she started out waitressing in New York before she got her s...

Navigating New York with Conor Moore aka Conor Sketches

June 02, 2021 02:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MB

Hello and welcome back to 'Navigating New York' SEASON 2! It's great to be back!  This season will be similar to the Season 1: great guests each sharing their own unique story and experience of living and working in the Big Apple, the lessons they've learned and of course their top tips to help us to Navigate New York ourselves.    So let's get right in to it,  my 1st Guest of Season 2 needs no introduction. I am delighted to have had this chat with Conor Moore aka Conor Sketches -  Irelan...

Navigating New York with Conor Moore aka Conor Sketches

June 02, 2021 02:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MB

Hello and welcome back to 'Navigating New York' SEASON 2! It's great to be back!  This season will be similar to the Season 1: great guests each sharing their own unique story and experience of living and working in the Big Apple, the lessons they've learned and of course their top tips to help us to Navigate New York ourselves.    So let's get right in to it,  my 1st Guest of Season 2 needs no introduction. I am delighted to have had this chat with Conor Moore aka Conor Sketches -  Irelan...

Navigating New York with Lorcan Shannon

March 30, 2021 03:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MB

It's Episode 10 Baby!! This is the final Episode of Season 1 and I want to say a heartfelt THANK YOU f you’ve made it this far with me. I hope this Podcast has helped you to navigate your own way in New York, or wherever you are listening from. I want to thank my amazing Season 1 guests, and I hope that their stories have helped your good selves as much as they have helped me. So we are going out with a bang with a highly anticipated Episode given the current climate of travel and immigrati...

Navigating New York with Pete O'Connell

March 24, 2021 13:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MB

On this weeks Episode I speak to a County Meath Man who has been living and working in New York for over 40 years.  Pete O’Connell owns and runs numerous successful bars and restaurants in  Manhattan and having moved here in 1977, has many years of experience navigating the New York City Hospitality industry. I feel it's so important to listen and learn from people like Pete because he has been  Navigating New York for decades and has a very interesting and broad perspective on life here. P...

Navigating New York with Katie Daly, Cathal Moore and Sarah Riney

March 15, 2021 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MB

Happy St. Patrick’s week everyone! This week's Episode is a little different, I have not one, not two, but THREE  amazing guests. Given the week that’s in it, I thought what better way to celebrate Irish people who are #NavigatingNewYork than to feature three Business Owners who have held on to their hats over the past 12 months. Each of my guests have not just kept their heads above water over the past year but have reshaped the way they do business, I so admire how they each have kept goin...

Navigating New York with Lynda Barry

March 09, 2021 02:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MB

On this weeks Episode I chat to Career Consultant and Entrepreneur Lynda Barry. Lynda runs her own career consulting business "Lynda Barry Career Consulting" and has extensive experience as a Recruiter and Career Advisor in Dublin, London and New York. Lynda is a graduate of Trinity College Dublin where she completed a Masters in Career and Guidance Counselling and has been Consulting as a Career Specialist for over 10 years’. Lynda specializes in career advice, supporting individuals and c...

Navigating New York with Don O'Neill

March 02, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MB

On this weeks Episode I talk to my dear friend Don O’Neill. Don, who is originally from Ballyheigue in County Kerry has been living in New York for 28 years. Don is one of Irelands most successful and beloved Fashion Designers and has dressed some of the worlds biggest Celebrities including, Orprah Winfrey, Meghan Markle, Taylor Swift, Khloe Kardashian and Carrie Underwood, to name a few. Don originally trained as a Chef but soon after graduation he followed his true passion in fashion and ...

Navigating New York with Mary O

February 22, 2021 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB

On this weeks Episode I chat with Mary O’Halloran, a Mayo woman who has been living in New York for 30 years.  Mary is the proud owner of 'Mary O’s' bar and restaurant located in Alphabet City on the Lower East Side. Mary has been in the news recently for her delicious home-made Irish soda bread scones that she has been baking in Mary O’s Kitchen and mailing all over the United States while her bar has been closed due to Covid.  Mary has been doing some incredible charitable work while her b...

Navigating New York with John Duddy

February 16, 2021 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

On this weeks episode I chat with the legend John Duddy. John, also known as “The Derry Destroyer” was a Professional boxer who fought from 2003 to 2010 and has lived in New York for 17 years. Duddy retired from the sport of boxing with a record of just 2 loses in 31 professional fights, 18 of which where by knock out. John is no stranger to fame and success and was Irelands most beloved boxer for years. Thousands of Irish in New York have fond memories of sell-out fight nights in Madison Sq...

Navigating New York with Erika and Kaelin Fox

February 09, 2021 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

On this weeks Episode I chat with Erika & Kaelin Fox, the sisters behind  #RetroFlame "RetroFlame" is Erika's Instagram handle and the name of her fashion and lifestyle blog. With an accumulated following of over 200,000 Instagram followers, these two are trailblazing in the industry of Online Influencing. "Retroflame" started as a fun side-project for Erika when she was in college at home in Ireland and when she moved to New York 6 years ago to work in corporate fashion, she saw the follow...

Navigating New York with Maurice Barron

February 02, 2021 17:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB

On Episode 2 of the Podcast I chat with my friend Maurice Barron. I met Maurice through our GAA Club here in New York, 'Manhattan Gaels' where he was a Founding Member and Chairperson. He moved to New York 16 years ago from County Waterford in Ireland and is a true example of what working hard and taking chances can do for your career. I have always looked up to Maurice as a great mentor and friend and am delighted to share our conversation with you. Maurice is currently Vice President of Da...

Navigating New York with Maeve Higgins

January 26, 2021 14:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MB

My first guest on ‘Navigating New York’ is the fabulous Maeve Higgins. Maeve is from Cobh in County Cork and moved to New York 8 years ago. Maeve is an Actress, Comedian and Author and has written a number of books including, ”Maeve in America: Essays by a Girl from Somewhere Else” Maeve is a contributing opinion writer for The New York Times and uses her voice to discuss important issues such as Immigration, Mental Health and Climate Change. She also recently starred in the movie "Extraord...

Navigating New York: Introduction

January 24, 2021 03:00 - 3 minutes - 2.36 MB

A short chat from Sophie about what to expect from 'Navigating New York'. Support the show Please rate & review wherever you listen and if you would like to support the Podcast you can at buymeacoffee.com Navigating 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 - worl...

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