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I had the honour of sitting down with the amazing Aoife Dunne, a force of creative energy and someone I greatly respect. Aoife has an inspiring story of initially encountering barriers, experiencing profound loss, and ultimately embracing her artistic rebirth.

Growing up in beautiful Galway (where we both agree the wild Atlantic way shapes not just the landscape but also the people), Aoife dreamt of acting since childhood. In what was a beautifully candid conversation, we unpack the journey her life has taken, how at one time she gave up on her dreams and how grief became her greatest teacher. "Death has taught me so much about laughter and about the necessity of sadness," she reflects. This wisdom is evident in her one-woman show "Good Grief," where audiences have found themselves both laughing and crying. It is truly not to be missed.

What makes Aoife's story particularly powerful is her advocacy for creatives from disadvantaged socioeconomic groups, and the powerful stories born from diverse experiences that risk being lost as the creative industries become increasingly accessible only to the privileged. The message to fellow underdogs is clear: If you don't belong in existing rooms, we're building new ones and you're all invited - I couldn't love this more.

Join us for this profound exploration of creativity, resilience, and finding your authentic voice against all odds. x

Follow Aoife on Instagram at: @aoife_is_never_dunne and catch her show as it tours Ireland, including the Ambassador Theatre in Dublin this September.

All Aoife's links can be found at the linktree right here x

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