Navigating New York
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.
Episodes
50 episodes
Emmet Brennan Irish Professional Boxer in NYC
New York Fight Night Preview with Emmet Brennan! Delighted to have Irish Olympian and Pro Boxer Emmet Brennan as my final guest of Season 5 of Navigating New York!Emmet, a proud Dubliner, is fighting his 5th Profes...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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37:48
Doireann Ní Ghlacáin How To Gael Podcast
I have a special guest for you this week and am so happy to have caught up with Doireann Ní Ghlacáin while she was recently in New York working on a project for RTÉ Radio 1. Doireann is a talented Irish musician, Gaeilgeoir (Irish speaker), bro...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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43:23
Conor Twomey: AI, Mentorship & Atomic Habits
My guest this week is a County Cork man and a true AI visionary—Conor Twomey!Conor is co-founder of AI1 and an accomplished executive leader with over 15 years of experience tackling the toughest data challenges for top corporat...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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45:43
Rhiannon Gilvarry: Navigating the J-1 Graduate Visa
Delighted to welcome Rhiannon Gilvarry, a recent MSc Digital Marketing Graduate UCD as my guest for Episode 7! Originally from Dublin, Rhiannon is currently in New York on her J-1 Graduate Visa, and it’s been a pleasure to watch her journey unf...
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Talking Money with Financial Planner Sean Kearney
Money Talks! I had the pleasure of sitting down with Sean Kearney, owner of Amvoy Wealth for Episode 6 of the Season. Originally from Dublin, Sean has been a successful financial planner for 25 years and recently expanded his services to the U....
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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45:15
Carly Colgan Bates, making the NYC Dream a reality
In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with the amazing Carly Colgan Bates, a proud Dublin native who is chasing her dreams in New York City! Carly has been in NYC for four and a half years and is the co-founder of
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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44:36
Your Visa Questions, Answered! with Fiona McEntee
Fiona McEntee (Chicago, IL) is an Irish immigrant, naturalized U.S. citizen, and the Managing Attorney at McEntee Law Group. She is the former Chair of the Media and Advocacy Committee for AILA National and has been practicing immigration la...
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Starting A Business with Niall Boyle
Niall Boyle is a great example of what can be achieved when we set our minds on a goal in New York City. From starting out as a college student, spending summers laboring on construction sites, to moving over as a graduate and mastering the ...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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48:42
Parenting in NYC Gemma Allen & Aisling Marron
Welcome back to Navigating New York. I am your host Sophie Colgan and this week I am thrilled to share my recent interview with two brilliant Irish women in NYC, Gemma Allen and Aisling Marron. Gemma and Aisling are both based in NYC a...
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Eamonn Coghlan Irish Olympian
From Olympian to Humanitarian: Eamonn Coghlan's Journey is one to be inspired by! It was a pleasure to get to sit down with Eamonn, one of Ireland's all-time Great Athletes to discuss life as a kid in Ireland, his career defining move to Americ...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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41:54
Vivienne Sayers O'Callaghan
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 ent...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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Maeve Higgins & Katie Boyle
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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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57:22
Andrew Lynch CEO Mason Alexander & Enable
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 compa...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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42:28
Alan O'Mara Founder of Real Talks
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
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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1:02:03
Amie Wiley Founder of Active with Amie
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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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40:35
Maurice Barron
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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1:04:14
Jack McGarry The Dead Rabbit
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 h...
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58:47
Slainte Retreats Shelly & Amy
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 w...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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54:05
Dr. Gillian O'Shea Brown
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 multipl...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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52:49
Shaunagh Connaire
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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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45:04
Navigating New York with Peter Quinn
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 C...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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39:43
Navigating New York with Damien Dempsey
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 kn...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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41:45
Navigating New York with Katie Boyle
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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58:30
Navigating New York with MacDara Hosty - Project Empower
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 unsup...
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