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aaFebruary 09, 2023

A Better relationship with your significant other, makes for a better life with Andrew G Marshall

On today's podcast I chat with Marital Therapist, Author of "I Love you, but I'm not in love with you" and host of The Meaningful Life podcast, Andrew G Marshall.

At the beginning of each year we typically make resolutions about our weight, our fitness and our professional lives, but do ever take time to reflect on our core personal relationships and attempt to improve these.

I asked Andrew to take on this huge topic and he provided five practical hacks to improve your relationships, as well as putting me on the spot with some big questions!

Enjoy the show!

This show has been produced by Fuzion Communications, a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork.

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aaJanuary 23, 2023

Edie Hand - My cousin Elvis Presley and Women of True Grit

On today's podcast I celebrate the 75th birthday of Elvis Presley with a conversation with his cousin, Edie Hand who shares unique insights into his life, the humble beginnings that shaped him and her book, 'The Genuine Elvis' .

Edie, who grew up in a small town called Burnout in Alabama is an author, an actress, a publisher and a movie producer.

In her life she has suffered some huge setbacks but with "true grit" she has powered through and enjoyed considerable success.

Her experiences led her to founding the Edie Hand Foundation and an organisation called 'Women of True Grit' to support and inspire women who have suffered trauma in their lives.

She chats about her life, her career and at the tender age of 72 she shares her perspective on this "season" as she calls it.

She says "you can't get to beautiful if you have not been through hard"

Also, at the end of the show enjoy 'A Better Tomorrow' co-written by Edie and her daughter in law, Victoria Renee Hand and performed by Victoria.

Enjoy the show..

This show has been produced by Fuzion Communications, a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork.

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aaJanuary 08, 2023

2023: Start with Art! - Irish Artist Elizabeth Cope talks about her work and her exhibition Palpable

On the last podcast of 2022 I chat with Irish artist, Elizabeth Cope about her work and her solo exhibition, which runs until the 15th January at the Visual Centre at the Carlow Studio Gallery.

Elizabeth who is 70 years young, chats about her exhibition "The palpable bump at the bridge of the nose" and the accompanying book.

She chats about her process, the inspiration for her work and how some of her often unusual paintings come together including Giraffe Man, the various appearances of Rocky the Lobster and her Menopause series.

Elizabeth also gives some practical advice for aspiring artists and hobbyists and says "the struggle is the secret of success".

Enjoy the show...

This show has been produced by Fuzion Communications, a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork.

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aaDecember 29, 2022

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“We won’t let Putin rob our children of Christmas” with Paul Niland of Lifeline Ukraine

On today's podcast I welcome back Paul Niland of Lifeline Ukraine, who has been living in Kyiv for the last 20 years.

Paul gives us a fresh update about life in Ukraine, his assessment of the progress against Putin's forces and the international help that is needed to end this "war" for once and for all.

There is no doubt about the resolve of Ukraine and that victory is guaranteed, it is just a question of time.

Paul also chats about Christmas and the decision of cities that have suffered huge losses to go ahead and put up their Christmas trees.

"We won't let Putin rob our children of Christmas"

Glory to Ukraine....

Thank you sincerely to all of my listeners for your time this year - Merry Christmas!

This show has been produced by Fuzion Communications, a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork.

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aaDecember 24, 2022

Mindset and your Happiness with Emily Murphy, The Mind Mechanic

On todays podcast I have a big conversation with Emily Murphy, the founder and CEO of a new business, The Mind Mechanic.

Emily has a caring heart, an impulsive nature and a positive outlook which has led to an interesting career and this new business.

She trained and practised as an intellectual disability nurse, took on roles in nursing management and was plunged into the most intense nursing scenario looking after a group of women with intellectual disabilities during the Covid outbreak.

A huge interest in mindset and psychotherapy led to further education and this combined with her own experiences and personal challenges with mental health, led to her starting this new business.

There is a huge relationship between your mindset and your happiness,

Enjoy the show..

This show has been produced by Fuzion Communications, a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork.

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aaDecember 19, 2022

Tales of an Italian Tour Guide in Rome with author and tour guide Kieran Troy

On today's podcast I chat with our very good friend Kieran Troy, about his new book "In the Stars and the Glory of his Eyes: The Tales of an Italian tour guide in Rome".

After 20 years of running tours in Rome, Kieran has experienced many different stories and his gas captured some of these in his fantastic new book.

One of these stories was about our very own World War 2 hero, Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty, and the trip where we carefully followed his path in Rome.

Enjoy the show

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aaDecember 11, 2022

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Dr. Saranna Fanning - Busy finding a cure for Parkinson’s Disease

Making a difference is something we would all like to achieve in our lives, and some of us get a real chance to do just that.

On this episode I chat with Dr. Saranna Fanning who is busy working with her team at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital doing just this.

Saranna talks about her life and career, the accidental journey to science and the work that she and her colleagues are doing to try and find a cure for Parkinson's disease, which affects millions of people and incredibly is rising significantly across the world.

She believes a cure is possible and with the support of the Michael J Fox Foundation she believes that she and her team will help find this cure.

Enjoy the show..

This show has been produced by Fuzion Communications, a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork.

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aaNovember 27, 2022

“Powered by Responsibility” is the secret for success says workplace consultant, Peter Nuhn

In this episode I chat with Peter Nuhn, a specialist workplace consultant for over 30 years.

Peter who comes from the oldest town in Germany spends his time sorting out problems in companies caused by friction between people.

He calls his special formula for success "Powered by Responsibility" - he looks for people willing to take responsibility and then he ensures that they are equipped with the necessary power to deliver this.

Enjoy the show!

This show has been produced by Fuzion Communications, a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork.

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aaNovember 09, 2022

It’s time for action says John Crotty, the new Strategy and Economic Development Officer for Cork City Council

On today's podcast I chat with John Crotty the new Strategy and Economic Development officer for Cork City Council.

John, who is originally from a comes from a small village in Waterford chats about his varied career including 11 years working in retail in the UK, 6 years as CEO of Spike Island and now this new important role.

He outlines both the challenges and opportunities for Cork city and he says "it is now time for action"

Enjoy the show!

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aaOctober 28, 2022

Sport for fun and real inclusion with Alan Craughwell of Mixed Ability Sports Ireland

On today's podcast I chat with Alan Craughwell, director of Mixed Ability Sports Ireland.

He chats about his life and career, including his experience working with people with various disabilities, and how this led him to what he is doing today.

Sport should be fun, and it's even more fun when everyone can join in, as well as so many other benefits that this real inclusion brings to so many.

"What do I call them?" asked one participant

Find out how Alan answered them!

Enjoy the show

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aaOctober 19, 2022

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The search for Harmony and Happiness in this supercharged world with Katie Jefcoat

Today I chat with Katie Jefcoat, the host of the 'Everyday Happiness' podcast.

This small town girl realised her dream and became a lawyer in the super charged atmosphere of Washington DC.

She chats about Jan 6th, the divisive atmosphere in the United States, but most important the need to step off the ferocious treadmill and look for "harmony" in your life.

What does she mean by "intentional margins" and why you need to find them?

Enjoy the show!

This show has been brought to you by Fuzion Communications, a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork.

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aaOctober 08, 2022

The Leadership Mind with Director of The Keynes Centre, Connell Fanning

On today's podcast I chat with Professor Connell Fanning, Director of The Keynes Centre at UCC, about the new book that he has co-authored with colleague Dr.Assumpta O'Kane.

He chats about his life and career, the work of The Keynes Centre and the huge topic of leadership, the subject of the new book "The Leadership Mind".

When we use the word "leader" or the word "leadership", it's important that we actually know what the word means.

Enjoy the show!

This show has been brought to you by Fuzion Communications, a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork.

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aaSeptember 16, 2022

That incredible song on CNN, “A Better Tomorrow” with singer/songwriter Victoria Renee

On today's podcast I chat with the powerful singer/songwriter, Victoria Renee Hand from Indiana, now living in LA.

Victoria, the singer and songwriter of that evocative song about the environment and our world, which you will definitely have heard on CNN, has a huge story.

A traumatic incident when she was young left her unable to speak for years and eventually she found her voice through music.

Victoria talks about her career, the story of her song on CNN "A Better Tomorrow" and her link to Elvis Presley.

Enjoy the show!

This show has been brought to you by Fuzion Communications, a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork.

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aaSeptember 10, 2022

The most beautiful city in Europe, Siena in Italy

On todays podcast I bring you my conversation with Giacomo Toscano, the co-owner of the most special hotel in Siena in Italy, where we were fortunate enough to stay recently while on holidays.

Giacomo chats about the history of the Hotel Palazzo di Valli, built in the 1700's, the beautiful city of Siena in the heart of Tuscany and the magic of the Palio, community festival which we were lucky enough to experience again this year.

He also talks about his love of tourism, where he has been working for nearly 40 years, and what he believes you need to do to be successful.

Enjoy the show and the sounds from the Palio!

This show has been brought to you by Fuzion Communications, a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork.

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aaAugust 30, 2022

Conor Cuneen, aka ‘An Irishman Speaks’, America based motivational speaker, talks culture at work and how you can change that one day at a time

On this episode I chat with Conor Cuneen, motivational speaker and work culture advisor.

Corkman, Conor, otherwise known as 'An Irishman Speaks', has been living in Chicago since the late eighties.

He speaks about his career in sales and marketing in Ireland, the UK and US with large FMCG companies, and his path towards motivational speaking.

Humour goes a long way with Conor, and on the podcast he explains his 5 daily micro goals, CHAPS, that he says we should all practice to make our workplaces and lives much better.

I hope you enjoy the show!

This show has been brought to you by Fuzion Communications, a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork.

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aaAugust 07, 2022

150 days of Putin’s brutal, pointless war, with Paul Niland from Kyiv

After 150 days of Putin's pointless, brutal war in Ukraine, Paul Niland, who has been living in Kyiv for nearly 20 years, gives us his perspectives of life in a war zone and his deep insights about what has happened and how it is likely to end.

He met Taoiseach, Micheál Martin on his recent trip to Ukraine and explained how the Russian brutality witnessed in some towns is the norm and not the exception.

He doesn't talk about fear. he talks about anger and resolve.

He doesn't talk about the war ending, he talks about victory for Ukraine.

After 150 days it is easy to lose focus - we must keep listening, learning and understanding.

Enjoy the show!

Paul is the CEO of Lifeline Ukraine, a national suicide helpline service, founded initially to provide support to victims of war.

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aaJuly 24, 2022

Look for the strengths in children, not the weaknesses - Fiona Forman, author and former teacher

On today's podcast I chat with Fiona Forman, former teacher and now trainer and the author of books about well-being and positive psychology for children.

After nearly 30 years of teaching young children and knowing that their anxiety levels are increasing each year (one third of students), Fiona discovered Positive Psychology, and went about applying this in her classroom and immediately saw the huge difference it made.

She chats about her books, the importance of recognising the strengths in everyone, identifying pockets of positivity, the 3 to 1 positivity ratio and recognising three good events each day.

We also chatted about the summer holidays, the importance of rest for children and spending precious time with them.

Enjoy the show!

This show has been brought to you by Fuzion Communications, a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork.

Listen to part one, episode 236

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aaJuly 19, 2022

Philip McKinley on the changing role of the church and what he hopes to achieve

This is part two of a two part conversation with Philip McKinley, recently ordained Church of Ireland deacon.

He chats about the changing role of the church in Irish society, the relationship between the Catholic and Protestant churches, and what he hopes to achieve in his new life as a priest.

The song featured at the end of the podcast, 'Don't take my brother' was written by Philip and performed by the Discovery Gospel Choir.

Enjoy the show!

aaJuly 04, 2022

Producer of Paul Flynn’s Food Truck Heroes show, Daniel Fleming of Aperture Media

On today's podcast I'm proud to have as my guest, Dan Fleming, the owner of Aperture Media and the producer of the new six part RTE show, Paul Flynn's Food Truck Favourites, that starts this month (6th July - 10th August).

I love Dan's path to success that started in school with mini productions with friends, working as a freelance cameraman for years, and then starting his own company, which has now produced it's first show for RTE.

He is a fantastic example of anyone with focus and a great work ethic who can climb the ladder in their industry.

Enjoy the show!

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