In this episode, Carla sits down with Lisa O’Sullivan Shaw known to many as Modern Irish Mom on Instagram for an inspiring and deeply personal conversation.

Lisa’s Instagram is filled with hilarious videos poking fun at mom life, along with plenty of fashion content. But behind the laughs and style, Lisa has a truly remarkable story.

She opens up about her journey from overcoming childhood bullying to being crowned Miss Ireland Universe and making a bold move to NYC on a whim. Now, as a mother and online creator, she shares how faith has guided her through life’s toughest challenges, including her battle with a serious heart condition.

Lisa recounts the harrowing experience of waking up in a high-dependency ICU after life-saving open-heart surgery and the long road to recovery that followed. Please note: we do discuss details of Lisa’s surgery, so listen with care.

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The Imperfectionist is a GoLoud original. Presented by Half of Carla aka Carla Piera FitzGerald and produced by Claire O'Dowd

Every Tuesday, Carla will be joined by a guest who will share their own self-doubts and how they've overcome them. Together, we’ll dive into how embracing imperfection might just help unlock your true potential.

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