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The BootcastEpisode 50 Special - 200 Metres with Marcus LawlerThis is a big milestone for The Bootcast! Episode 50! To celebrate the big five oh, we have a special guest joining us on the show today. A local hero, a titan on the track, a man on a mission to Tokyo, Mr. Marcus Lawler is in the hot seat today.Irish athlete, Marcus recently got the news that he made #TeamIreland just weeks before the big games in Tokyo!Some highlights of this episode: The cut-throat world of elite athleticsMindset of an Olympic sprinter Being a full time athlete and its challengesEnjo...2021-07-2025 min
The Bottom Line on KCLR#096: The Bottom Line - Inflation, Bootstrapping, Carlow Businesswomen’s Network & 50 Years of DesignEconomist Austin Hughes joined John to provide insights into inflation, what it means, how it is calculated and what impacts it can have on business.Irish Bootstrapper is a new lifestyle brand focusing on adventure, purpose and positive mental health and Founder Eugene Devereux chatted to join about his business, how it began and his plans for the future“Powerhouse – Carlow Businesswomen’s Network” is a new Women in Business Network, Helen Whelan, owner of Thrive Café, based in Tullow spoke with John about her own experiences of owning & operating a business and the benefits of having...2021-06-2145 min
The Thoughtful Travel Podcast238 Travel for a Sporting EventTravelling to participate in a sporting event is a niche reason to travel that a surprisingly large number of travel lovers have experienced during their loves, and I love the unique benefits and fun of trips for sport. In Episode 238 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast I speak with three people who've travelled for a wide variety of sporting reasons. First up, I chat with Tim Tricker who has had many short trips to interesting destinations across Europe to take part in darts tournaments. I love that he gets to see out of the way places...2021-05-1122 min
The BootcastS4 - Easter Bonus | Comfort Eats with Reina O'Meara*EASTER BONUS Episode* of The Bootcast today! Today, we chat with Reina O'Meara of Comfort Eats. Comfort Eats is a new venture providing your favourite American food snacks right to your door - shipping globally.Tune in to hear Reina's story of overcoming prejudices in America, pursuing her dream job in the movie biz and the excitement of launching this new venture. Check out Comforteatsdelivery.com and follow them on Insta and Facebook.Catch all of the back catalogue of The Bootcast on irishbootstrapper.com/p...2021-03-2540 minThe BootcastS4 - E12 | Endurance with Ultraman Conor O'KeeffeBringing Series 4 to a close, it's time for another endurance athlete. Telling his story of ultrarunning, mental health and maintaining focus, as well as running around his patio for hours during lockdown!It's Conor O'Keeffe.In this episode, learn about Conor's experience withUltrarunningNutrition and hydrationMental HealthThanks so much for listening or watching The Bootcast over Series 4. It means a lot to see people following along each week. If you could please leave a review or rating wherever you listen to your pods that would mean a lot to me. Like, Comment...2021-03-0429 minThe BootcastS4 - E11 | Making It In Ireland with The Brazilian Bombshell, Liily MunizIt's with great pleasure that we welcome Brazilian woman Liily Muniz to the hot seat this week. In this episode, learn from Liily's story about:- Moving to Ireland - Learning the English language, - Dealing with racism and bullying in school- Overcoming insecurities about herself- Building a modelling career in a competitive industryAs always folks, all of your shares, comments and reviews are much appreciated so feel free to drop a comment or share this. You can catch the audio version on all major podcast...2021-02-2527 minThe BootcastS4 - E10 | Expat Empire with David McNeillIn this episodes of the show, American David McNeill shares his story of global travel and remote work abroad. Learn about:Experiencing Asia for the first timeMoving from the ups n' downs of a Tech career to a life of entrepreneurshipBeing an American abroad during the Trump termHow Expat Empire can help you with your move/life abroadI'd really appreciate any reviews, ratings, comments, Likes & Shares you can leave me to help spread the word of the podcast! :)Thanks for listening, watching and supporting, Eugene.Make sure to check out D...2021-02-1152 minThe BootcastS4 - E9 | Therapy Through Art with Graham CullisIn this episode of The Bootcast, Englishman Graham Cullis shares his story of how art saved him from the depths of depression. From travelling around the world, surfing and running concerts, today's guest is now a brilliant artist and ambassador for promoting mental health awareness. Oh and the famous Irish Blindboy Boatclub is a big inspiration for Graham!His latest venture is the #KarmaCardProject and you can check him out on patreon.com/grahamcullisart and Instagram too.In this episode, learn about:How art can be therapeuticThe importance of having a solid...2021-01-2850 minThe BootcastS4 - E8 | Nutrition & The Imposter Syndrome with Alan KennyAfter the Christmas break, The Bootcast is back with an Irishman, well travelled and with great insights into sports nutrition, Mr. Alan Kenny. In this episode we also delve into the nature of the imposter syndrome that so many of us face when we want to do something new in our lives, be it a job, new sport or lifting more weights at the gym. Learn all about various nutrition tips, how to deal with the imposter syndrome and be entertained by some of Alan's antics from lands afar!Enjoy this episode of The Bootcast....2021-01-1442 minThe BootcastS4 - E7 | Chasing gold with US Olympian Katie HoffThis week on The Bootcast, we are joined by a special guest, all the way from the US of A.Once dubbed "the female Michael Phelps", Katie Hoff takes to the hot seat. Diving into the relentless chase for gold at the Olympics, and how a serious health condition threatened not only her career but her life taking her in a different direction.In this episode, learn about:1) Being at the top of elite endurance sports2) Dealing with serious setbacks3) How to appreciate all of your achievements, whether in...2020-12-1721 minThe BootcastS4 - E6 | Challenging the Fitness Quo with Cian O'BrienThis week, a Carlow man takes the seat to talk about his journey into fitness coaching, and what he sees as the failure points of the industry. Why people start or stop coaching and going to the gym varies from person to person. Cian delves into what he sees as the wrong approach in the fitness industry. From group classes, to meaningless goals to jumping on the latest fitness bandwagon or jargon online.In this episode, learn about the finer detail behind coaching (hint: tailored fitness plans) setting and getting results with your training and including training in...2020-12-0331 minThe BootcastS4 - E5 | Finnished. 24 Marathons in 24 Days with Shane FinnIn this episode we meet Irishman, Shane Finn, a performance coach and endurance athlete. Focusing mainly on his 24 marathons in 24 days and other personal challenges, you'll learn about:1) the ups n' downs of endurance sports2) how an illness can have a profoundly positive effect on our perspective and inspire us to do great things3) Tips for anyone struggling with life now in these challenging COVID timesEnjoy!Make sure to give Shane a follow on Instagram and check out his website too - www.shanefinn.com.2020-11-2628 minThe BootcastS4 - E4 | Crossing The Channel with Dee From The Sea (Dee Newell)This weeks episode, we meet an Irish girl who loves a good long swim...in the sea!Dee Newell has done some amazing sea swims - the English Channel, Antarctica to name but a few and is one of the few females to ever go for the Rangers wing in the Irish Defence Forces. A keen environmentalist too, Dee delves into what it takes to go beyond the comfort zone, how her military background has helped her and how we all can play our part to save the oceans and reduce or eliminate plastic waste!Enjoy!2020-11-1937 minThe BootcastS4 - E3 | Break The Cycle with Stephen Murphy2020-11-121h 05The BootcastS4 - E2 | Hiiker with Eoin HamiltonJoining us today on The Bootcast is outdoors fanatic, and the man behind the marketing of the Hiiker app, Mr. Eoin Hamilton. A tale of dealing with the curveballs of life and hiking across the US, we also get some insight into the great features and benefits of the Hiiker app.Feel free to follow Eoin on Instagram, and check out the Hiiker App!As always folks, I'd really appreciate if you could leave a review or rating wherever you listen to your pods. Thanks! Eugene#BecomeTheJourney2020-11-0528 minThe BootcastS4 - E1 | The Stars Have Aligned with Bernard GeraghtyWelcome back to The Bootcast! Kicking off Series 4 is the story of a man who fell into photography and fell in love with the landscape of it. From travelling the world looking for that perfect shot to creating a unique photo tour experience for his clients, Irishman Bernard Geraghty has been through the ups and downs of life and has seen the Northern Lights! Enjoy this one, and if you like it please share it and leave a rating/review. Thank you,EugenePlease support BGLandscapetours.ie and check out Bernard's...2020-10-2936 minThe BootcastSeries 3 - Some highlights from the seriesHere's a selection of some of the highlights from Series 3 of The Bootcast.The tips, lessons learnt and life advice from all of my various guests, that you too can take on board in your own life to help you overcome your own challenges.From young Irish scouts, to sea stack climbers and the remarkable story of recovered-addicts. And from global CEOs and mental health professionals to those working in the challenged tourism & travel industry, The Bootcast has it all!Thanks a million for listening to the podcast or watching it on Youtube....2020-09-2403 minThe BootcastS3 - E12 | Unique Sea Stackin' with Iain MillerS3 - E12 | Unique Sea Stackin' with Iain Miller.The final episode of Series 3 brings us up to Donegal, to chat with a Scottish man, mad for the outdoors! Iain is a rock climber, guidebook author and hill walker living, working and playing on the sea cliffs, sea stacks, mountain ranges and uninhabited islands of County Donegal in the Republic of Ireland. His company Unique Ascent offers training and activities for the outdoors lover or someone looking for a new challenge.In this show, we get some great insight i...2020-08-2720 minThe BootcastS3 - E11 | It's Alright To Catch Up with Shane TraynorAs we approach the end of Series 3 of The Bootcast, what better guest to have on the show than the man who started it all way back in June 2019! Our first ever guest, Mr. Shane Traynor is back! We caught up with Shane recently to get the latest travel tales, a snapshot of life in lockdown in New Zealand and hear some future plans from the young Briton. You can follow Shane on Insta @thealrighttraveller and check out his new homeware store, flourishmyhome.com.#British #Traveller #Blog #IAMTB #NewZealand #NZ #AUS #Australia #Vietnam #Ireland...2020-08-2131 minThe BootcastS3 - E10 | Voices of America with Jayden LibranThe Bootcast S3 - E10 Voices of America with @jlibran.98In this episode, we venture to the USA to hear from a talented young man of many voices. Jayden is a puppeteer and voice over artist from Southern California, who recently gained global acclaim with his pursuit of his dream job - to land a voice over role on The Simpsons!Enjoy this funny, interesting and creative story from across the pond!Please leave a review/rating wherever you listen to your pods :)Thank you.#America#USA#Hollywood#TheSimpsons2020-08-1316 minThe BootcastS3 - E9 | Irish Staycations with Sarah SlatterySeries 3 - Episode 9. Irish Staycations with Sarah Slattery.In this episode, we catch up on some activities and day trips I took over the past few weekends before our guest Sarah Slattery a.k.a @The_travel_expert takes the hot seat. Sarah has featured on mainstream media like RTE, Today FM, Newstalk and The Irish Independent as a travel expert. With over two decades of experience in travel and tourism (visited over 50 countries so far), Sarah shares top tips on staycationing in Ireland this summer as well as some insights into adventure antics from...2020-08-0728 minThe BootcastS3 - E8 | Black Lives Matter: Street Dance Battle with Tobi OmotesoSeries 3 - Episode 8 of The Bootcast takes the show back on track, with a topical important issue that has been brought to light globally the past two months. Racism. In this episode, we talk with a guy I went to school with, Tobi Omoteso. Tobi is a Nigerian-Irishman with a passion for dance and dance culture.We dive into racism head on, its roots and what it was like growing up in Ireland as a person of colour, as well as how dance empowers people and is a common language, regardless of race or c...2020-07-301h 12The BootcastS3 - E7 | The Stocktake with Eugene DevereuxAfter a Stocktake, The Bootcast is back on track with a slightly different approach. In this solo episode, I talk about why there has been a break in the episodes, what has been happening and give a big thank you to all you listeners, fans and followers.Sometimes we need to remove ourselves from a situation to look at it objectively and to do a stock take of where we are at with whatever it is. A realignment. A check of the compass. Enjoy the episode and looking forward to bringing you more quality high...2020-07-2306 minThe BootcastS3 - E6 | Bonus Time: Change Is Possible with Brian Pennie#TheBootcast this week features the remarkable recovery of a man destined for disaster. A heroin addict of 15 years, battling massive anxiety, who reached that miraculous moment to turn his life around.Now a sought after public speaker, PhD candidate and lecturer, who also just launched his book!Delighted to have Mr. Brian Pennie (Change is Possible) on the show this week!Tune in Thurs for Series 3 - Episode 6 | Bonus Time: Change is Possible with Brian Pennie.Enjoy!Check out Brian's website www.brianpennie.com for inspiration from his story and to buy...2020-06-1829 minThe BootcastS3 - E5 | Mental Awareness with Stephen McDonnellIn this episode, we meet a Change Specialist, Stephen McDonnell. After spending some time in the army, having a "wobble" a couple of years ago himself, to training in the fields of coaching, neuroscience and human development, Stephen drops some great value bombs to help those of you who are struggling. A particularly relevant and valuable episode now as the World emerges from COVID19!S3 - E5 | Mental Awareness with Stephen McDonnellEnjoy the show! You can find out more about Stephen's services at confident.ie or...2020-06-1126 minThe BootcastS3 - E4 | Footgolf with Stephen "Stan" BrennanInt his episode, we hear from Irish Bootstrapper's first sponsee, Mr. Stephen "Stan" Brennan. Stan is a footgolf player from Carlow, Ireland.In this episode we talk about the sport - footgolf, some of the ups n' downs that Stan has had playing the sport. Travel to different countries for tournaments and some solid tips for anyone looking to play the game in Ireland. Enjoy Series 3 - Episode 4 | Footgold with Stephen Brennan.Become The Journey!2020-06-0416 minThe BootcastS3 - E3 | Bustling Bulgaria with Hristo YanevBack on the Travel & Tourism buzz this week, with a Bulgarian businessman, Hristo Yanev.Hristo owns a travel company that sources tailored travel for individuals, couples and small groups, who are looking for a different travel experience.In this episode, we talk about the state of travel now in the COVID19 era, adapting in business, some hidden gems in Bulgaria and some book recommendations too.EnjoyCheck out www.visitbulgariaon.com and @alternativetourismbulgaria on Facebook.Also, Hristo on Facebook.2020-05-2818 minThe BootcastS3 - E2 | Show Me The Money with David MeltzerWho remembers that phrase "SHOW ME THE MONEY?"The Jerry Maguire movie starring Tom Cruise.Well it's with great pleasure and gratitude to have my next guest on the show. David Meltzer.A man who has worn and still wears many hats in life. A Dad and husband first. A CEO and Investor. An Author and Mentor. Podcast Host and Philanthropist.David formerly served as the CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency in USA, representing some of the biggest sporting names in the world!Many life lessons to...2020-05-2120 minThe BootcastS3 - E1 | Survival with Irish Outdoorsman Adam Ó CeallaighKicking off Series 3 of The Bootcast, we have a young Irishman in the hot seat. Adam Ó Ceallaigh, a keen outdoors and adventure enthusiast gives us some insight into various adventures, dealing with loss and some of the life lessons being a scout has taught him.Tune in and enjoy. If you like it please show your support and SUBSCRIBE!Your review or rating of this episode would be great, thanks.Check out Adam's Instagram > @a.damsadventures. Follow the rest of The Bootcast on irishbootstrapper.com/pages/bootcast#travel #a...2020-05-1427 minThe BootcastS2 - E11 | Thoughtful Travel with Amanda KendleIrish Bootstrapper interviews Amanda Kendle, a self-employed Australian who runs the Thoughtful Travel Podcast and Blog NotABallerina.com. We talk about the life lessons learned from travel, the Australian bushfires, favourite places in the world and some good book recommendations. Tune in and enjoy!Audio here >>> link.chtbl.com/sor5o7AsGo follow @amandakendle on Instagram, Twitter and check out her Travel Blog at NotABallerina.com and podcast, Thoughtful Travel Podcast where you listen to podcasts.Follow the rest of The...2020-04-0637 minThe BootcastS2 - E10 | Climb This Mountain with Brian BatesonIn this fitting episode, Irish Bootstrapper interviews Brian Bateson of climbit.ie on his life as a mountaineering and rock climbing instructor, mental challenges and how the current COVID_19 pandemic is really affecting him and his business.Go follow @brian_bateson and check out his website climbit.ie for info on mountain skills, rock climbing courses and walks.Follow the rest of The Bootcast on irishbootstrapper.com/pages/bootcastwww.irishbootstrapper.comBecome The Journey#Adventure #Travel #MentalHealth #MountainSkills #RockClimbing #BrianBateson #Entrepreneur #Climbit.ie #BecomeTheJourney #Podcast#IrishBootstrapper #TheBootcast2020-03-2331 minThe BootcastS2 - E9 | Business & Bangkok with Rory McNicholasIn this 1 hour long episode, we hear from Rúairí McNicholas, an Irishman based near Bangkok, running his own web design business. After trying a few different career paths, Rúairí (or Rory) settled on web work and setup his own business with a friend & partner.We talk Thai culture, travel challenges and tips n tricks for living a balanced life, especially in a foreign land. Oh and there's also a bit of a shocking travel story as to why the podcast was delayed by a week! Enjoy. Please leave a rating and comment. Would really appreciate it. T...2020-03-121h 03