In episode 19 we chatted with Mary White. Mary is the author of ‘Relentless: The Inside Story of the Cork Ladies Footballers’, and the author of Cora Stauntons autobiography ‘Game Changer’, for which she won the An Post Irish Sports Book of the Year award in 2018. She is also an advocate for diversity and inclusion in women’s sports.

Mary talks to us about how she went from playing inter-county football to taking the initiative to write and promote ladies football, as well as being a part of other national teams in sports such as tag rugby and basketball. During this time she brings us along her journey as she tells us how the opportunity to write Relentless came along, as well as Cora Staunton’s autobiography. And so much more.

All this and more in the newest episode of Next Gen Fem.

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In episode 18 we speak with Dr Olga Lyashevska. Olga has acquired quite the rap sheet in her life so far. She is a statistical data analyst, European jiu jitsu gold medalist, world masters jiu jitsu silver medalist, world veterans judo bronze medalist, and she knows 7 languages. That’s only naming a few things that she’s accomplished.

Olga talks to us about how she balanced travelling and education with her jiu jistu and judo career, how the pandemic has forced her, like many people, to adapt her training regime without the option of a gym, and a whole lot more.

This new episode of Next Gen Fem is full to the brim, with a few laughs along the way.

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In episode 17 we had the pleasure of chatting with Dr Cliodhna O’Connor. Ciodhna is a post-doctoral researcher with the National Suicide Research Foundation. She previously worked on the My World Survey, the largest national study of youth mental health conducted by UCD and Jigsaw - the national centre for youth mental health. Cliodhna graduated with a PhD in Psychology from UCD in 2018. Her research focuses on risk and protective factors of mental health and the use of technology for improving wellbeing. As a former primary school teacher Cliodhna is interested in bridging Psychology and Education to improve mental health.

Cliodhna talks to us about her journey, what lead her down the road to become a researcher, and more, as we discuss the importance of mental health, especially given the current climate.

This week’s episode is full of interesting information and with a few laughs along the way.

We’re excited for you to hear our 17th episode, I hope you enjoy.

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In episode 15 we had the pleasure of chatting to Anne Griffin. Anne is the Irish No. 1 best-selling author for her debut novel ‘When All Is Said’, and she was also awarded Newcomer of the Year at 2019s Book Awards.

Anne explores and shares the journey she went through – and how she wouldn’t change a thing about it – starting with a BA in History in UCD, then after college she worked for over 8 years in Waterstones bookstore, where her love for books flourished. That’s not where her writing career started though, in the years that followed Anne acquired qualifications in Community & Youth Work, Accounts Technician and lastly in 2015 a MA in Creative Writing. But we’ll leave all the story telling to Anne in the new episode of Next Gen Fem.

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In episode 14 we are joined by Cora Lambert. Cora is a final year Zoology student who aspires to be the next David Attenborough. After listening to this episode you’ll believe she is well on her way to achieving this.

Cora shares how she found herself on the path of Zoology, and how it was something she was always destined to do. She explains how she ended up working closely with reptiles and arachnids when she comes from a family of  arachnophobes, introducing us to her pet lizard Nova. Cora also shares her ambition to study venom and its potential uses for medicinal purposes. There was a lot to learn in this episode.

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In episode 13 we are joined by Rena Buckley. Rena runs and owns her own chartered physio clinic in Macroom, has won a total of 18 All-Ireland county medals between football and camogie, not to mention the numerous other All-Ireland medals that she has won with her football and camogie clubs as well. She is also the only person so far to captain her county football and camogie team to All-Ireland titles. And that’s just to name a few things, the list goes on.

It’s refreshing to listen to Rena as she talks about her journey balancing two sporting disciplines at the highest level as she also pursues a career in becoming a physio. Rena is as humble as they come.

All this and more in this next instalment of Next Gen Fem.

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In episode 12 we speak with MEP Maria Walsh. Born in Boston to 2 Irish parents, Maria was actually raised in Shrule, County Mayo. After college, Maria moved back to America to experience the ‘New York’ lifestyle but soon found it wasn’t for her. An opportunity presented itself to move to Philadelphia, which became a home away from home. It was here that her unexpected journey began to winning the 2014 Rose of Tralee, which resulted in her balancing life between Ireland and Philadelphia as the International Rose. After her ambassadorial year of being the International Rose she made the decision to move back to Ireland to make the most of the momentum.

Maria takes us on this journey and more as she shares with us how she pursued the prospect of becoming an MEP.

All this and more in this next instalment of Next Gen Fem.

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In episode 11 we speak with Dr Niamh Kavanagh, a physicist whose research focuses on building communications systems for the internet of the future. She is an award winning researcher, communicator and mentor and was named as one of “20 incredible women leading the way to scientific advancement” by Silicon Republic.

Dr Kavanagh speaks with us about her passion for diversity and inclusion within STEM and how she hopes to see a future where people of all backgrounds, genders, races and sexual orientations can reach their full potential within the workforce.

All this and more in this next instalment of Next Gen Fem.

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In episode 10 of Next Gen Fem, we speak with award winning international rugby player, Michelle Claffey, or Claff as we know her. Claff talks us through her journey of overcoming not 1 but 2 ACL injuries to represent her country on the International Rugby stage. As well as explaining the importance of having an open and honest path of communication with her colleagues when it came to her rugby career. Claff also speaks to us about making the decision to become her a teacher, which is something she has always wanted to do. If not now, when?

All this and more in this next instalment of Next Gen Fem.

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