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It's Ben a WeekEp. 18: Stagecoach & Patti LaBelle — It’s Ben Crazy (Ft. Elise Hansen)In this episode of It’s Ben a Week, I’m joined by my longtime bestie Elise Hansen to break down the chaos of Stagecoach and Coachella—two festivals that are as different as acid and whiskey. But first, we recap one of the wildest nights of our lives: AJ manifested his dream (again) and ended up singing on stage with the one and only Patti LaBelle. And yes, there's video.In this episode we discuss:The chaos of airplane etiquette (why are adults bringing stuffed animals?)Coachella vs. Stagecoach: Which one is worth it?The bougie...2025-05-0657 min
THE MUDBLOOD PODCASTMUDBLOOD 201: BRISTOL CITY'S FT. BEN NICKYPRESENTED BY PADDY MCDONNELL & WILLY THOMPSONSubscribe to the Patreon for this week's bonus episode: https://www.patreon.com/MudbloodpodcastTHANKS TO OUR NEW MAIN SPONSOR THAT PRIZE GUY! USE CODE MUDBLOOD10 FOR 10% OFF: https://thatprizeguy.co.uk/PADDY'S TICKETS: https://www.paddymcdonnellcomedy.com/WILLY'S TICKETS: https://williamthompsoncomedy.com/BEN'S GIG: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/ben-nicky-field-of-dreams-belfast-15-08-2025/event/3800628BE22D121CMERCH: https://visualanticsapparel.com/collections/mudblood-podcast?_pos=1&_psq=MUDBLOOD&_ss=e&_v=1.0Aye - Closer: https://open.spotify.com/track/3lqkCWaT1XZsBoYTf2Dkai?si=0...2025-05-021h 07It's Ben a WeekEp. 17: Hangxiety Has Ben Real (Ft. Holly Williams)This week on It’s Ben A Week, I’m exposing one of my worst enemies: hangover anxiety—or as I like to call it, Ben-xiety. Why is it that after a fun night of drinking, I wake up convinced that everyone hates me and I'm about to get canceled by my friend group?I break down why vodka is my toxic best friend, why I'm a world-class drunk texter, and why hangovers on vacation just hit different. Plus, I do a little "science" deep dive on why alcohol messes with your neurotransmitters (don’t fact che...2025-04-2953 minIt's Ben a WeekEp. 16: We've Ben Buying a RanchThis week on It's Ben A Week, I try to make sense of Easter... and somehow end up ranting about Braille drive-thru menus, espresso mispronunciations, and whether Jesus just Houdini’d himself out of that tomb. I also give you an inside look at my week—from dealing with Starbucks stick-figure family vans, to accidentally draining our ranch's entire propane tank for one 10-minute swim.Then AJ joins me for the full interview segment and we finally tell the real story of how we ended up living on a Texas ranch. Spoiler alert: it involves a Scientologist, a $1...2025-04-2248 min
The Tally Room145 - Enrolments hit a record highBen is joined by Duncan McDonnell from Griffith University to discuss the close of rolls and nominations and the role of Gen Z voters in the election. The seat of the week is Lingiari in the Northern Territory, and we also talk about Indigenous enrolment and parliamentary representation.
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You can listen to an ad-free version of this podcast if you sign up via Patreon for $8 or more per month. And $8 donors can no...2025-04-1638 minIt's Ben a WeekEp. 15: YouTube Star Turned Death Doula… She’s Ben On A Journey. (Eleven aka Lynette Cenee)From beauty guru to jungle-dwelling death doula—this week’s guest has lived. Ben reconnects with his longtime friend Eleven (aka Lynette), a former YouTube star turned psychedelic guide, spiritual teacher, and self-described shapeshifter.They dive into everything from ayahuasca trips, queer identity, and death work to what it really means to evolve, let go, and embrace change. And yes, there’s talk of puking in the jungle and shitting yourself in a white ceremonial robe. (You’ve been warned.)Whether you're skeptical, curious, or just here for the ride—this episode is an honest, eye-openin...2025-04-151h 13It's Ben a WeekEp. 14: I've Ben Under Caroline Rhea's SpellThis week, Ben sits down with comedy royalty — the one and only Caroline Rhea. You probably know her best as Aunt Hilda from Sabrina the Teenage Witch, but today she’s trading her spellbook for stories, jokes, and a whole lot of heart.This episode is equal parts stand-up set, therapy session, and fun — and yes, Caroline can still get recognized just by laughing. In this episode:We record live from one of Caroline’s comedy showsCaroline officially becomes my comedy coach (God help her)AJ shares love for her — and honestl...2025-04-0831 minIt's Ben a WeekEp. 13: Ben Acting With Trisha LaFacheThis week on It’s Ben a Week, I’m joined by the insanely talented Trisha LaFache—actress, writer, director, lawyer, coach, podcaster and all-around legend—who’s taking us behind the scenes of her career, from television to her unforgettable role in Jury Duty.We get into the absolute madness of Hollywood, the weirdest audition stories, and what it really takes to survive in this business. Trisha is raw, hilarious, and completely unfiltered—just the way we like it.What We Cover:The chaos and comedy of Jury DutyThe brutal (and...2025-04-011h 09It's Ben a WeekEp. 12: We've Ben Talking Sex, Spirits, and Small-Town Secrets... and Sweet PotatoesIn this episode of It’s Ben a Week, we’re diving into the most unhinged small-town stories ever—ghosts, UFOs, secret sex clubs, and, somehow, a sweet potato that no one saw coming.Ben is joined by Sherry, a friend and small-town insider, as they break down:Ben’s latest medical nightmare and why his elbow is still trying to kill himA haunted house so terrifying, the entire family had to fleeThe time PETA came for Ben’s life over a rattlesnakeGranbury’s underground...2025-03-251h 08
Tech Powered LuxuryThe Brow Queen: In Conversation with Brow Aid Founder Kim O'SullivanWelcome to Season 6 of Tech Powered Luxury, brought to you with Azure Communications! This week on Tech Powered Luxury, we sit down with the Queen of Brows herself, Kim O’Sullivan. With over 14 years at Giorgio Armani, training under industry legends like Pat McGrath, and now expanding her brand globally, Kim has built an empire rooted in expertise, passion, and an obsession with perfect brows.Kim fell into the beauty industry at 19 while working at Brown Thomas, where she was hired by Giorgio Armani Cosmetics - marking the start of a 14-year career wit...2025-03-2546 min
Family Health Lab#5 Steps to LIVE LONGER (DO THIS) for Best Ketosis, Insulin & Glucose Results | Dr Brian LenzkesDr. Brian Lenzkes is an internal medicine doctor based in San Diego, and a ketogenic and low carb specialist. Listen to Dr Lenzkes' tips on the foods and lifestyle strategies that transformed his and his patient's health. 🔷 Carnivore Kids? Dr. Anthony Chaffee: https://youtu.be/d3iXJAJaZp8?si=BI0XMj65NlOfQsSh&t=113🔷 Why #KetoDiet is so Powerful. Dr. Dom D'Agostino: https://youtu.be/sg3lABmbzuQ?si=NOFv7xR7L4vdjH_8🔷 How to Heal from #CarbAddiction with Bitten Jonsson: https://youtu.be/i6KmXWHsWt0?si=uVnvMdmXh4Ld1u9RTime...2025-03-2354 minTech Powered LuxuryLia Cowan: A Fashion Brand Rooted in Romance and Ballet, as worn by Derry Girls' Nicola CoughlanWelcome to Season 6 of Tech Powered Luxury, brought to you with Azure Communications! This week, we’re diving into the world of fashion, sculpture, and bespoke bridalwear with Irish designer Lia Cowan. Known for her statement-making designs, worn by none other than Bridgerton’s Nicola Coughlan, Lia’s journey from sculpture student to art teacher to fashion designer is incredible.Lia’s fashion journey took an unconventional path - she studied sculpture at NCAD, dreamed of becoming a teacher, and even spent three years teaching art in secondary school before realising...2025-03-1845 minIt's Ben a WeekEp. 11: This Has Ben KAOSIn this episode of It’s Ben a Week, I’m recapping my insane Caribbean yacht trip, from the luxury and debauchery to the near medical emergency that almost had me airlifted off the boat.We cover:The over-the-top yacht experience—how the crew packs your bags better than you doHow a tiny scratch turned into a full-blown arm infection that nearly ruined the tripThe moment I realized my elbow was the size of a grapefruit and made a terrible medical mistakeSt. Barts...2025-03-1826 minIt's Ben a WeekEp. 10: Ben Caught CheatingIn this episode of It’s Ben a Week, we are diving into the messy world of cheating, red flags, and relationship disasters. From personal experiences to jaw-dropping betrayals, this episode is packed with drama, scandal, and a few hard truths.We cover:The ultimate cheating scandal that left Ben’s friend blindsidedHow to spot red flags early and why ignoring them never ends wellSocial media and cheating—the DMs that expose everythingBen’s own history with cheating partners and why he always seems to...2025-03-111h 04Tech Powered LuxuryBuilding the Future of Irish Luxury Handbags with Silvana LandaWelcome to Season 6 of Tech Powered Luxury, brought to you with Azure Communications! This week, we’re diving into the world of brand building, luxury retail, and international expansion with Silvana Landa, the founder of LANDA and a powerhouse in the fashion industry. From Brown Thomas and L’Oréal to launching her own leather goods brand, Silvana has built a career many aspire to.Silvana started her career in fashion at Brown Thomas, quickly moving from the shop floor to brand management before joining L’Oréal to lead major luxury brand launches, including Biotherm and K...2025-03-1147 minTech Powered LuxuryFrom Direct Provision to Miss Ireland: The Unstoppable Pamela UbaWelcome to Season 6 of Tech Powered Luxury, brought to you with Azure Communications! For quite some time now, Azure has been our go-to provider for all things print and marketing. If you attended our Live from Paris Fashion Week show in September last year, you would have seen our event magazines featuring all of the designers and creatives who played a part in the event and our beautiful invites - all created by Azure Communications - they know how to elevate events and marketing with a luxury and personalised touch.If you’re looking...2025-03-0741 minIt's Ben a WeekEp. 9: Ben UnleashedThis week, I’m going solo—no guests, just me, my unfiltered thoughts, and a whole lot to say. We’re talking about the most reckless dog owners (yeah, the ones who throw their dogs in the back of trucks like cargo—what the actual hell?), the chaos of running a podcast, and my ongoing koi pond nightmare. Spoiler: it’s still leaking.I also dive into imposter syndrome, podcast stats that blew my mind, and why this show is already in the top 10% of podcasts (what?!). Plus, a PSA to stop DMing me about how your grandpa’s...2025-03-0434 minTech Powered LuxuryCreating the Future of Fintech for Luxury Shopping Experiences with Prommt CEO Donal McGuinnessWelcome to Season 6 of Tech Powered Luxury, brought to you with Azure Communications! This week, we’re diving into the world of mobile payments, luxury retail, and user experience with Donal McGuiness, the CEO of Prommt. If you’ve ever wondered how tech is shaping the way we shop for high-ticket items or how luxury retailers are making payments seamless for their customers, this episode is a must-listen! Payments in luxury need to evolve to match the elevated customer experience. Clunky, unbranded payment methods can ruin the luxury journey. 💫 Prommt is revolutionizing payments by offer...2025-03-0340 minTech Powered LuxuryFrom British Vogue to the BBC and Beyond: Fashion, Media and AI with Anne-Marie TomchakWelcome to Season 6 of Tech Powered Luxury, brought to you with Azure Communications! This week’s guest: Anne-Marie Tomchak, journalist, broadcaster, and expert on fashion, sustainability, and AI.Anne-Marie’s career spans British Vogue, documentary-making, and co-founding ShareJoy, a platform combining storytelling with sustainable fashion.AI is making an impact on trend forecasting, supply chain management, and even design itself, while sustainability is becoming a critical business pillar.AI vs. craftsmanship: Will we value artistry, or will speed and scalability win?Exclusive reward: Win a 30-minute mentorship session with Anne...2025-02-2842 min
Stalling | der Ultimate Podcast#36 | Ben Oort & Rowan McDonnellSpielt's ultimate hob I gsagt no amoi – jawoi, oder so ähnlich mag es klingen wenn ein weiteres Ultimate Team aus dem Süden den Titel ins bayrische Heimatland bringt. Wir gehen der Sache einmal genauer nach. Außerdem holen wir uns noch Experten ins metaphorische Boot. Es gibt ein ausgiebiges Interview mit Ben Oort und Rowan McDonnell zu ihren Euro Tour 2025 Excel Ultimate Clinics. Wir quatschen mit den beiden über Ultimate und ihre geplanten Workshops in Graz, Wroclaw und Berlin. Weiterhin und immer mit dabei alle üblichen Rubriken eures Lieblingsunterhaltungsformates im deutschen Frisbeesport. Habe(n)dieehre F & K Shownote...2025-02-282h 16It's Ben a WeekEp. 8: How I've Ben living The White LotusIn this episode of It’s Ben a Week, AJ and I take you on a chaotic, scandalous, and very White Lotus-esque trip to Cabo San Lucas. What was supposed to be a relaxing getaway quickly turned into a week of sex, drugs, blood, and an unexpected airport shakedown.We dive into:Getting detained at customs and scammed out of $500 over podcast equipmentThe steam room situation that had us questioning everyone’s vacation intentionsA near-death dinner disaster featuring sparklers, broken tables, and a woman lite...2025-02-2545 minIt's Ben a WeekEp. 7: I've Ben ScammedIn this episode of It's Ben a Week, Morgan and I share a week full of unexpected scams and everyday chaos that will have you shaking your head in disbelief. We dive into:• The absurdity of discovering that gas prices differ wildly from station to station—and the sheer lack of self-awareness behind it all.• A chaotic dental visit turned scam, featuring outrageous bills, endless appointments, and a battle with insurance that left me questioning modern dentistry.• The hilarity of wedding invitation scams, where fake invites and mismatched Honey Fund dates had me scamming myself and wond...2025-02-1846 minIt's Ben a WeekEp. 6: Ben Going Viral with Carlo AmatoThis week on It’s Ben a Week, I sit down with Carlo Amato, the viral, no-BS wedding planner that has social media obsessed—and even caught the attention of Rihanna. We talk about his rise to internet fame, the wedding trends that need to die immediately, and the groomzillas who are officially worse than bridezillas.We also dive into: The epidemic of people lacking self-awareness My gas station showdown with a woman who refused to move Carlo’s wildest wedding stories (spoiler: grandmothers were not...2025-02-1141 minIt's Ben a WeekEp. 5: Ben a Sinner, Ben a Saint with Lee HanssenThis week on It’s Ben a Week, we’re diving into a raw, unfiltered conversation about religion, faith, and the Bible with my longtime friend, Lee Hanssen, a pastor and man of faith.We get into:My personal (and chaotic) experience at Catholic school—including why I was kindly asked to leaveThe questions about faith and the Bible that have always confused meThe complicated relationship between religion and the LGBTQ+ communityLee’s perspective on misinterpretations of the Bible and how it’s been used to ju...2025-02-041h 04Tech Powered LuxuryFashion OG Lorraine Keane on the Xposé Days to Fashion Relief and Speaking Up About MenopauseWelcome to Season 6 of Tech Powered Luxury, brought to you with Azure Communications!
This week, we shine light on Lorraine Keane - broadcaster, entrepreneur and champion for sustainable fashion and social impact. From interviewing A-list celebrities on red carpets to creating impactful charitable initiatives, Lorraine’s story is one of pure passion.
From her early days on AA Roadwatch to becoming a household name through TV3’s Xposé, Lorraine carved a path that took her across the globe - dancing with Bono, singing with Paul Young, and rubbing shoulders with Victoria Beckham.
Pivoting to freelance work a...2025-02-0348 minIt's Ben a WeekEp. 4: Ben Sipping Soirée with Margaret JosephsMargaret Josephs Spills the Tea on Sobriety, Success & Soirée! This week on It’s Ben a Week, I sit down with the fabulous Margaret Josephs to talk all things sobriety, success, and Soirée—her brand-new non-alcoholic beverage that’s redefining the party scene. We dive into:• Her decision to embrace a dry lifestyle• The inspiration behind Soirée and why she’s shaking up the industry• The truth about success, reinvention, and staying on top• And of course—a little Ho...2025-01-281h 02Tech Powered LuxuryLuxury Retail 2.0 - From AR Mirrors for D&G to NFC Beauty Stickers and AI Influencers with FFFACE.ME Founder Dmytro KornilovWelcome to Season 6 of Tech Powered Luxury, brought to you with Azure Communications!
FFFACE.ME is leading the way in blending AR and retail by integrating AR mirrors, phygital clothes and virtual try-ons into offline and online shopping experience.
Dmytro shares how his introduction to AR wasn’t exactly love at first sight - but how, over time, he discovered its true potential and developed powerful use cases for the luxury fashion and beauty industries.
Dmytro emphasises the need to adapt marketing strategies to the cultural and psychological needs of the next generation, rat...2025-01-2856 minIt's Ben a WeekEp. 3: Who's Ben Cutting My Hair?Wrong Ubers, Surprise Haircuts, and a Courtroom Showdown—Oh My! In this episode of It’s Ben a Week, we dive headfirst into pure chaos—the kind that only happens when you least expect it. From fighting a court ticket to a mystery haircut by a total stranger (yes, that happened), this one is packed with WTF moments.We’re breaking down:• The drama of taking a ticket to court (spoiler: it’s a mess)• Waking up to a haircut from a random stranger?!...2025-01-2147 minTech Powered LuxuryFrom Fashion Editor to Red Carpets and Live TV: Creating a Dream Career with Zeda the Architect 🎬Welcome to the Season 6 Premiere of Tech Powered Luxury, brought to you with Azure Communications!
For quite some time now, Azure has been our go-to provider for all things print and marketing. If you attended our Live from Paris Fashion Week show in September last year, you would have seen our event magazines featuring all of the designers and creatives who played a part in the event and our beautiful invites - all created by Azure Communications - they know how to elevate events and marketing with a luxury and personalised touch.
If you’re lo...2025-01-2134 minIt's Ben a WeekEp. 2: I've Ben on a Fitness JourneyFrom Wildfires to Workouts—Let’s Talk About It! In this episode of It’s Ben a Week, we start with a moment of reflection on the LA fires and the importance of compassion and community during tough times. Then, we shift gears and hit the gym with my personal trainer, Brandon, where things get… chaotic. We’re breaking down:• The real truth about training with me (Brandon has thoughts)• The gym habits that drive him absolutely nuts• Rapid-fire fitness & life questions that keep him on his toes2025-01-1453 minIt's Ben a WeekEp. 1: Ben Loving, Ben Moving, Ben RanchingIn this debut episode, I’m joined by my partner, AJ, as we spill the tea on our crazy love story—from meeting in the big city to moving in together and, somehow, ending up on a Texas ranch with 70 animals (yes, really). 🐴🐷🐓We’re diving into:✔️ How we met and knew it was meant to be ✔️ Adjusting from city life to ranch chaos ✔️ The funniest (and most unexpected) moments along the wayIf you love wild stories, unfiltered laughs, and a little bit of romance, this episode is for you! Hit...2025-01-0742 minIt's Ben a WeekIt's Ben a Week | TrailerWelcome to It’s Ben a Week! In this quick teaser, Ben McDonnell gives you a taste of what’s to come—wild stories, unfiltered laughs, and bold conversations that’ll keep you coming back for more. Saddle up, y’all—it’s about to get real!🎧 Subscribe to It’s Ben a Week New episodes every week filled with unfiltered stories, wild guests, and brutally honest laughs. Hosted by actor, photographer, and professional barrel racer Ben McDonnell. 📍 Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon | Wherever you get your podcasts...2024-12-0701 min
Creator PlaybooksThe Blueprint To Grow FAST On Instagram From Day 1 | Ben Kaluza InterviewMeet Ben Kaluza, a full-time creator who has mastered the art of growing on Instagram. Ben shares practical tips and strategies, how he rapidly expanded his online presence, and the tactics he uses to stay ahead in 2025.
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Sinead Keary brings together lessons learned from both Topshop and Brown Thomas to create a digital-first brand that merges premium accessibility with luxury craftsmanship.
Her brand stems from her years of experience in personal shopping, understanding client needs and delivering capsule collections that women can rely on season after season.
Even with roots in traditional retail, Sinead’s focus on online sales and digital strategies allowed her t...2024-10-2241 minTech Powered LuxuryLive from Paris Fashion Week: Decoding the Luxury Industry Ecosystem in IrelandThis week, we bring you the live podcast episode from our most important event to date: Live from Paris Fashion Week, where we gathered Aoife McNanamara, Una McGurk, Paul Sheeran, Bairbre Power and Shana Chu to discuss how each of them are elevating the Irish fashion ecosystem in all its different forms: from retail to journalism, from beauty and fine jewellery to innovation.
The event took place at the heart of Paris, at the best place to gather an outstanding lineup of Irish speakers: the Embassy of Ireland. Drawing back on the essence of diplomatic union and coll...2024-10-1533 minTech Powered LuxuryOptimizing for Success in China with Digital Luxury GroupThe delicate powerplay of localized strategies to reach the Chinese consumer anywhere, at anytime.
The pandemic drastically shifted how Chinese consumers interacted with luxury brands, and the impact of these changes is still being felt. While many brands thrived by focusing on local markets, the return of international travel presents both a challenge and an opportunity: one-third of Chinese consumers are now spending more on luxury goods outside of China.
For luxury brands, this means ensuring they can connect with Chinese consumers whether they’re shopping in Shanghai or Paris. But achieving this involves more than ju...2024-10-081h 01Tech Powered LuxuryOceanus: From Swimwear to Eveningwear with Founder & Designer Hannah AttallahHannah Attalah’s journey with Oceanus began with her love for fashion and hand-embroidery. After studying at the London College of Fashion and working with big names like Donna Karan and Jenny Packham, Hannah realized her true passion lays in textiles and elaborate designs. Her work with the intricacies of evening wear and the management of different hand-beading techniques ultimately led her to founding Oceanus, where she could express her love for color, texture, and craftsmanship.
Hannah Attalah is the founder of Oceanus, a London-based luxury brand that is renowned for its intricate hand-embellished swimwear and bold designs...2024-10-0148 minTech Powered LuxuryDr Vali: The Pioneer of Luxury BiohackingWelcome to our Season 5 premier of Tech Powered Luxury! Get ready for our first episode to be recorded live from Selfridge's in London with the incredible Dr Vali.
Dr. Vali is a leading figure in luxury wellness, known for her innovative approach that combines extensive medical expertise with cutting-edge biohacking techniques. What glues it all together? Her integrity.
Biohacking is the practice of making lifestyle changes to enhance health and performance, ranging from simple diet modifications to advanced medical techniques. The global biohacking market is growing rapidly, reflecting a rising consumer demand for personalized wellness solu...2024-09-2452 min
There's Just Something About Kansas CityBill Zollars: The Next Generation of CEOsBill Zollars is a Kansas City transplant hailing from Minnesota. The now-retired CEO of Yellow Roadway Corp (YRC) came to KC with his wife and three kids in the 90’s and “immediately felt at home.” Now leading Kansas City’s first CEO Academy at UMKC’s Bloch School this fall, Bill is passionate about cultivating a supportive community of leaders like the network he relied upon during his tenure. The program will be facilitated by some of KC’s most successful CEO’s, including Bill himself, along with Dan Hesse, the former head of Sprint, Greg Graves, th...2024-09-0349 minTech Powered LuxuryContent Creator Turned Tech Founder: Limitless Influencing with Lauren ArthursThis week, we are thrilled to bring you an exclusive interview with Lauren Arthurs, the Irish influencer who has created her own app to solve what most influencers and content creators struggle with: the lack of a one-stop solution to edit and manage content.
Lauren Arthurs is a fashion and lifestyle influencer from Ireland who started her career with a blog in 2012, and just recently launched her own app, LA Edit, to solve all the inefficiencies related to content creation.
We explore the work routine and the behind the scenes of an influencer and how to org...2024-08-0648 minTech Powered LuxuryFrom Racing Teams to Chasing Dreams: Building A Lifestyle Food Brand with Nutbutter's Paddy Hogan
Paddy Hogan's transition from the adrenaline-fueled realm of Formula 1 to the dynamic, health-focused dining world of Nutbutter is an intriguing mix of entrepreneurship, innovation, and personal evolution.
The core reason behind Nutbutter was creating a healthy lifestyle that combined efficient operations, great design and a better quality of work (and life balance) to everyone involved. Their founding values? Work smarter, not harder.
Drawing from Paddy Hogan’s experiences with Lewis Hamilton, we explore the dynamic intersection of fashion and Formula 1. In recent years, these two worlds have increasingly merged, showcasing how luxury and high-performance racing influence and inspire each...2024-07-3046 minTech Powered LuxuryWhere Fashion Meets Innovation: The Fashion Innovation Agency with Matthew DrinkwaterThis week we explore the role of education in the sweet spot of where technology meets fashion: how to foster experiential learning to educate the upcoming generation of fashion leaders.
Matthew Drinkwater is at the forefront of the Fashion Innovation Agency (FIA) at the London College of Fashion (LCF), driving the integration of technology and fashion education.
The FIA acts as a bridge between the fashion industry and emerging tech, promoting experiential learning by allowing students to work hands-on with AI, AR, VR, and other emerging technologies. Fostering innovation in education is crucial for developing creative...2024-07-2343 minTech Powered LuxuryWhy Rental is The Future of Fashion with Rachel Hennessy from Happy DaysThis week, we are thrilled to bring you an exclusive interview with Rachel Hennessy, founder of fashion rental Happy Days.
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Rachel Hennessy leveraged her experience at KPMG and Google before launching her own fashion rental Happy Days in Ireland. The driving force behind the project? Searching for a solution to replace countless one-time purchases that would eventually go to waste.
The starting approach set the grounds for her success: underst...2024-07-1649 minTech Powered LuxuryCryo-Powered Beauty Start-Up to Scale-Up with Seoulista Beauty Founder Una McGurkJoin us for Episode 7 of Season 4 with Una McGurk, founder of Seoulista Beauty, a brand that focuses on bringing salon-standard skin experiences to your home with two concepts at the core: cooling temperatures and applying pressure, techniques that allow for changing and improving the texture of skin.
From their award winning Instant Facial masks (created with 100% biodegradable fermented coconut) to their innovative and easy to use tools, Una shares a wealth of knowledge on Seoulista's journey from start-up to scale-up.
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Season 4 of Tech Powered Luxury is brought to you...2024-07-0949 minTech Powered LuxurySave Your Wardrobe - Save the Planet! with LVMH Innovation Award Winner Hasna KourdaThis week, we are thrilled to bring you an exclusive interview with Hasna Kourda, the award-winning Tunisian entrepreneur, founder of Save Your Wardrobe. Hasna is tackling some of the most complicated issues in the fashion industry: the creation of a circular business model, facilitating care and repair to increase a product’s lifecycle.
Hasna Kourda’s upbringing in Tunisia shaped her vision to solve one of the biggest issues in the fashion system: turning a linear business model into a circular one.
Going from “production to consumption to waste” into “production to consumption to repair and recycle to a...2024-07-0448 minTech Powered LuxuryManifesting the Goop Cruise with Gwyneth Paltrow and Attending the Venice Film Festival with Giorgio Armani: A Career of Dreams with Triona McCarthyGet ready for an episode packed with humour and celebrity encounters with none other than Irish media icon Triona McCarthy. From studying to be a beauty therapist to following her goal to work at the crossroads of fashion, beauty and media, Triona McCarthy takes us on a whirlwind journey through her incredibly exciting life. Wherever you are listening from, we hope this episode brings you laughter and the inspiration to chase your wildest dreams!
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Season 4 of Tech Powered Luxury is brought to you in partnership with Seoulista Beauty, a cryo-powered skincare brand, as well...2024-07-021h 13Tech Powered LuxuryHow To Build A Blockbuster Brand Online, From Fashion To Beauty & Beyond with Strike DigitalThis week, we are thrilled to bring you an exclusive interview with David De Patoul & Richard McSweeney, the co-founders of Strike Digital. We bring to you a masterclass on all things digital marketing: how to start, what to keep your focus on and how to succeed in a crowded market, leveraging David and Richard’s expertise on how to best work with the algorithms on different platforms.
David De Patoul & Richard McSweeney were both working in Meta when they spotted a gap in the market: there were a lot of digital marketing agencies that worked in the platfor...2024-06-251h 09Tech Powered LuxuryLVMH Innovation Award Winner Michel Tjoeng: Social to Commerce with ChatLabsThis week, we are thrilled to bring you an exclusive interview with Michel Tjoeng, the pragmatic technologist who founded ChatLabs. We explore his path and bring on the insights from beginning to end: starting as child with a passion for computers and UI, obsessed with customer experience (which child isn’t, really) to working with the biggest luxury group in the world, LVMH.
50% scientist, 50% marketer. This is the self-declared composition of Michel Tjoeng, co-founder of ChatLabs, the 2023 LVMH Innovation Prize winner startup that is revolutionizing social commerce in the West.
Michel brings the best of the so...2024-06-1853 minTech Powered LuxuryBuilding Ireland’s First BCorp Certified Fashion Brand & Climbing to New Heights in 2025 with Aoife McNamaraThis week, we are thrilled to bring you an exclusive interview with Aoife McNamara, the visionary Irish fashion designer revolutionising the industry with her sustainable and ethical approach. We dive into her inspiring journey, her dedication to sustainability, and the exciting ventures she has planned for the future, including a community expedition to Kilimanjaro and a documentary that looks at Ireland’s addiction to fast fashion - and where these fast fashion garments go after they’re no longer wanted. Tech Powered Luxury listeners benefit from a €50 voucher to use on Aoife’s website on fashion items, sign up to our s...2024-06-1150 minTech Powered LuxuryA Life of Fashion, Media & More with Brendan Courtney: From Off the Rails to Lennon CourtneySeason 4 of Tech Powered Luxury kicks off live from the newly opened Cartier espace in Dublin, Ireland, within Paul Sheeran Jewellers. Ashley McDonnell interviews none other than Irish media and fashion icon: Brendan Courtney.
From creating his first award-winning documentary in his early 20s to launching a fashion-tech platform, starring in multiple TV shows in Ireland and the UK and eventually co-founding Lennon Courtney, this insightful and entertaining conversation sheds light on Brendan Courtney’s remarkable journey so far.
Season 4 of Tech Powered Luxury is brought to you in partnership with Seoulista Beauty, a cryo-powered skincare br...2024-06-0448 min
Pillar Talk: Building Sales Leadership with Rick SmolenThe Evolution of a Sales Leader with Ed McDonnellThe Pillars of Sales Leadership with Ed McDonnellIn this enlightening episode of Pillar Talk, Rick Smolen dives into the intricacies of sales leadership with the remarkable Ed McDonnell, the current CRO of Asana. With a friendship and professional relationship spanning over two decades, Rick and Ed explore Ed's impressive journey from his early days at Thomson Financial to leading organizations at Salesforce.com, and now as CRO at Asana. This conversation sheds light on the behaviors, actions, and strategic pillars that underpin successful sales leadership, providing valuable insights for current and aspiring leaders in...2024-05-0344 min
Barley & MeLeonard Malting Reviews! One Pint at a Time (w/ director Aaron Hose, producer Brigitte HoseWelcome to a brand-new episode of Barley & Me Presents: Leonard Malting, host Ben Rice's beer-centric movie podcast with co-hosts Paulina Olivares & Corky McDonnell.On this episode, we discuss the new beer documentary One Pint at a Time, with director Aaron Hose and producer Brigitte Hose.Unfortunately, Corky could not attend the recording due to a family event and Ben had to miss the documentary screening for similar reasons, so Paulina handles this one almost entirely on her own. And does an EXCELLENT job.One Pint at a Time is a beer documentary focusing on Black beer history...2023-10-2437 min
The Primal MMA Coaching Podcast#37 - 'Light for Learning' - Coach Jon Mackey on Kickboxing Training and Sparring Culture.Send us a textIn today's podcast, we're honored to have Jon Mackey as our guest, a celebrated coach in both Taekwon-Do and Kickboxing. With a career that began in 1987, Jon has trained numerous national, European, and world gold medalists in Taekwon-Do and Kickboxing, including Amy Wall, Lauren Bradshaw, and Robyn McDonnell. As the founder of Red Star Kickboxing and the National Director of Coaching for Kickboxing Ireland, Jon has significantly contributed to the Irish national team's success. When he's not coaching kickboxing, Jon works as High Performance Director for Canoeing Ireland and is an avid researcher...2023-05-101h 49
Rural Queensland Today with Ben DobbinKim McDonnell - Mental Health in the Bush and RFDS (5th May)Ben spoke to Kim about the donation they made to RFDS and their push for mental health in the bush2023-05-0509 min
Worst Foot ForwardEp 274: Caimh McDonnell - World's Worst CriminalCome cat-burglars, cutpurses and conmen, as we assess the World's Worst Criminal this week. We are joined by comedian and author Caimh McDonnell who takes us on a hilarious tour of Florida Man's worst and best efforts. There is also a good dose of stolen hearts, lemon juice and gentlemen thieves to be found in this line-up. Follow us on Twitter: @worstfoot @bazmcstay @VanderLaugh Follow us on Instagram: @worstfoot Join us on our Discord server! https://discord.gg/9buWKthgfx Visit www.worstfootforwardpodcast.com for all previous episodes and you can donate to...2023-05-011h 06
Creative Caffeine Podcast#19 - Cameron Mcdonnell - Portrait Photographer - Living In Australia, Therapeutic Editing & Instagram Reels#19 - Cameron Mcdonnell - Portrait Photographer - Living In Australia, Therapeutic Editing & Instagram Reels
Cameron: https://www.instagram.com/cameron_mcdonnell/?hl=en
Welcome to The Creative Caffeine podcast! In this show, we talk about all things video, photo, and content creation. The creative side and the business side and all that it brings. If you’re looking to get into living that creative life this podcast is for you!
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bezza_visuals/?hl=en
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bezza_visuals?lang=en...2023-03-1045 min
Crime Time FMCAIMH 'CK' McDONNELL In Person With PaulCAIMH 'CK'McDONNELL chats to Paul Burke about LOVE WILL TEAR US APART, the Stranger Times series, comedy writing, having.p a fecund imagination.LOVE WILL TEAR US APART: Love can be a truly terrible thing.Marriages are tricky at the best of times, especially when one of you is dead.Vincent Banecroft, the irascible editor of The Stranger Times, has never believed his wife died despite emphatic evidence to the contrary. Now, against all odds, it seems he may actually be proved right; but what lengths will he go...2023-02-271h 14
The Stranger TimesSeries 3, Ep 2: The Thing About The Future with Ruth CockburnA brand new Stranger Times short story read by the brilliant Ruth E Cockburn and a very exciting bit of news about Caimh doing an event with the legend that is Ben Aaronovitch doing an event down in that fancy London. 2023-01-1733 min
GreyHatBeardPrincessShow 69: Careers in IT with Will RoweNo news this week as we had a slightly shorter recording so we have included some links below. However, instead we have a cracker of a show with Will Rowe from MS-Talent, talking about the current job market in Microsoft IT related roles, the impact of hybrid, why people are moving and even blue back hair (yes really).Careering out of control - Will's own podcast with even more adviceTech layoffs - https://www.geekwire.com/2022/report-amazon-to-cut-10000-corporate-and-tech-jobs-making-largest-layoffs-in-its-history/Leading women in tech urge schoolgirls to take on the UK's... - NCSC.GOV.UKCulture of learning at...2022-11-1400 min
Idle GossipEpisode 3. Break Ups, Make Ups and Hook UpsTiffany's take on the flight that led to Brad & Angelina's divorce, Ben flees Georgia the morning after, Shania Twain's sordid divorce and the unexpected place she found love. Are Dorit and Mauricio REALLY having an affair? Oprah Winfrey sues two podcasters. Plus, a listener helps Tiffany with her funeral arrangements, pumpkin "spicey-ness" and random rants.2022-08-2324 minBarley & MeLeonard Malting Reviews! Girl Beer (Documentary, 2022) w/ Director Marena DomingoIn this episode of Barley & Me Presents: Leonard Malting, host Ben Rice and half he crew (Paulina Olivares of Drake's Brewing and president of the Sacramento Pink Boots Society and NOT Corky McDonnell of the Dare Daniel Podcast) discuss and review the new beer documentary, Girl Beer, with surprise guest, directorMarena Domingo. This episode was recorded at Drake's The Barn in Sacramento immediately after a showing of the film and a women in beer roundtable (which was also recorded, with permission, for this episode!)We discuss Paulina's years-long efforts to help Marena make this documentary a reality and get...2022-08-161h 37
The Progressive Property PodcastHow to Make 200+ Property Deals in 3 Years!FREE DOWNLOAD How YOU Can Make A FORTUNE From Buy-To-Let https://bit.ly/BTLReport-POD Paul and Ben are a deal-packaging property duo who decided to joint venture together after re-meeting in the Progressive Property network. They join Kevin in this episode to talk about the 200+ property deals they have achieved over the past 3 years. KEY TAKEAWAYS Paul and Ben had virtually no experience in property, before attending courses with Progressive Property and gaining an incredible network. Liverpool and Manchester is where Paul and Ben’s property portfolio is based. The duos experience in...2022-08-1635 min
Life, Liberty, and LawClarke Forsythe and Carolyn McDonnell on Roe v. Wade's reversal, what the Supreme Court Justices have to say, and what's nextClarke Forsythe, Senior Counsel at Americans United for Life, joins Carolyn McDonnell, Staff Counsel, and Tom Shakely on "Life, Liberty, and Law" to discuss the overturning of Roe v. Wade, what the U.S. Supreme Court Justices have to say in the final opinion, and what's next.
“We are grateful to millions of Americans across our nation who sacrificed to see this day,” said Clarke Forsythe, Senior Counsel at Americans United for Life. “We know there is a lot of work ahead to save lives and help mothers balance their family, work, and future. We will continue our wo...2022-06-2757 minThe Tally Room71 - Records broken as nominations closeBen is joined by Duncan McDonnell and Marija Taflaga to discuss the closing of nominations. We discuss numbers of women and Aboriginal candidates nominating at the election, and the impact of increasing ballot sizes on the House informal vote. We also discuss the electorate of Lingiari in the Northern Territory.
Duncan's paper with Ferran Martinez i Coma on representation of women in Australian elections
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A Gluten Free PodcastDylan McDonnell, Founder Of App 'Foodini'Episode 15 My guest today is Dylan McDonnell, founder of the app, ‘Foodini’. We’ll chat about his coeliac diagnosis, growing up in Ireland, the inspiration behind the app and how it works. Links Foodini App Foodini Website Coeliac Australia Get in touchYou can find me on Instagram @a.gffamily or send an email to aglutenfreefamily@gmail.com DisclaimerI am not a medical professional. Please seek out your own personal medical advice from medically qualified professionals before mak...2022-03-0644 min