Social Fabric Podcast

Samantha Kelly Twitter handle is the TweetingGoddess. She built a business around social media and has become one of Ireland's top influencer.Her story is one of resilience, ingenuity and connections.She created the Women Inspire Network to help women in business to connect and thrive.You can find out more about Samantha on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and her on Website.Samantha's Music ChoiceSo Lonely - The PoliceWaiting in vain - Bob MarleyDancing Queen - ABBAI am in the mood for dancing - The NolansMemories are made for this - Dean MartinThat's Entertainment - The JamMore than a woman - Bee Gees__________________________________All music is available on Spotify in the Social Fabric Playlist______________________________Title Music Alice by Lucky Bones ______________________________

Jane Willow grew up in the Netherlands, but her love for music eventually brought her over to Ireland.Started busking around the streets of Dublin as a young 20 year-old playing her melancholic musical heroes such as Leonard Cohen, to whom she has found an almost spiritual affinity.She supported artists such as Glen Hansard, Mark Geary and Andy Irvine as well as performing with a number of other musicians including Lisa Hannigan.She has released a number of singles and her debut EP ‘Onward Still’ (Nov ‘18) she collaborated with musicians Dave Hingerty and  Vyvienne Long  amongst others.The title track is played in full at the end of this podcast with permission from the artist.You can find out more about Jane on here website, instagram, facebook or twitter.____________________________Jane's Music ChoiceLeonard Cohen - Famous Blue RaincoatKila - Tog E Go BogLisa Hannigan - Little BirdLiam O Maonlai - Worry NotEmmet Tinley - Comfort meBedouine - One of these daysJerry Fish with Wallis Bird - True Love will find you in the end __________________________________ All music is available on Spotify in the Social Fabric Playlist ______________________________ Title Music Alice by Lucky Bones  ______________________________

Niamh is a mindfulness and meditation facilitator.Her practice showing up offers frameworks for meaningful engagement with some of the most difficult issues facing our society today, supported by mindfulness practice.Her work within her community and outside of it as "bearing witness" and help the more vulnerable in our society by being present in solidarity."Showing up together helps us to stay grounded and aligned with our intention" You can find out more about Niamh on Instagram, Facebook or on her Website.___________________________________Niamh's music choices Stevie Wonder - Living for the cityThin Lizzy - Still in love with youKate Bush - WowPeggy Seeger - Everything changesKamasi Washington - Fists of FuryPrince - Alphabet StreetJoni Mitchell - Refuge of the Roads__________________________________All music is available on Spotify in the Social Fabric Playlist______________________________Title Music Alice by Lucky Bones ______________________________

Liam is an Irish musician best known as a member of Hothouse Flowers. Ó Maonlaí formed the band in 1985 with his schoolmate Fiachna Ó Braonáin.During our conversation he talked about the importance of music "the honey of the people", the Irish Language, history and the importance of learning through storytelling and so much more.We caught up during the Covid19 Pandemic in Ireland and he offered some great insight on his views of the world.You can find out more about Liam on his website, instagram or twitter____________________________________Liam's Music Choice Trumpets - The WaterboysAre you good - Hothouse FlowersMairseal Ri Laoise - Sean O'Riada An Bonnan BuiWin - David BowieFarewell to Eireann - Bothy Band  Yala -Oumou Sangaré__________________________________ All music is available on Spotify in the Social Fabric Playlist ______________________________ Title Music Alice by Lucky Bones  ______________________________

Helena Tubridy is a fertility expert that provides coaching, advise and support to people trying to conceive naturally or through medical fertility treatment.Her professional life started in midwifery and gynae nurse and working with premature babies led to developing fertility massage, maternity and fertility reflexology programs.Her studies and qualifications include hypnotherapy and psychotherapy & Fertility Therapy.She is very passionate about her work and has been very outspoken about the ethical nature and costs of medical treatment such as IVF.You can find out more about Helena on her Website, Instagram or Twitter account.______________________________Helena's Music ChoiceZorba's SirtakiSound of Silence - DisturbedBrothers in Arms - Dire StraitsHolding out for a hero - Jennifer SaundersHallelujah - Leonard CohenBack to Black - Amy Winehouse__________________________________All music is available on Spotify in the Social Fabric Playlist______________________________Title Music Alice by Lucky Bones ______________________________

Emmet's love for movies started early in life when he realised that while watching movies he was interested and curious about the camera work as much as the plot.Grew up in rural Ireland, part of a big family and acting only came to him by chance when asked by a friend to act in a play. Emmet has worked in theatre as an actor and director, but his lover remains the movies. He has acted and written in a number of films. The Space Between Us was recently shown at the Chicago Irish Film & Belfast Festivals.He also runs a school of acting for teenagers as well as screenwriting courses.You can find out more about Emmet on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook or Burninghouse.ie _______________________________Emmet's Music ChoiceDelicate - Damien Rice & Lisa HanniganRed Right Hand - Nick Cave & the Bad SeedsThe importance of being idle - OasisSpace between - SiaBad Guy - Billie EilishLiars - Gregory Alan Isakov & The Colorado SymphonyThe Meetings of the waters - Fionn Regan __________________________________ All music is available on Spotify in the Social Fabric Playlist ______________________________ Title Music Alice by Lucky Bones  ______________________________

Rachel works as a social media manager with a company in Dublin, Ireland but her passion for writing and digging deeper into the less spoken issues in our society, have brought her to create and host her own podcast - Disturbing the Peace - as well as writing for various publications including The Irish Times and HER.IEOriginally from Kildare, she speaks candidly about grief - having loss her mum very recently - politics, dating and mental health.You can find out more about Rachel on Twitter or Instagram or Disturbing the Peace Podcast _____________________________Rachel's Music ChoiceThe edge of Seventeen - Stevie NicksGlory - Dermot KennedyMr Brightside - The KillersRome - PhoenixIndie Rose - Learning to GrowlHow to be dead - Snow PatrolWith or Without You - U2__________________________________All music is available on Spotify in the Social Fabric Playlist______________________________Title Music Alice by Lucky Bones ______________________________

Simon grew up in the UK, moved to Australia and returned to Ireland, his wife's birthplace.Having worked as a corporate lawyers for years he now runs his own company that helps companies, individuals and brands to grow.He is also the author of three books and has recently setup a new business revolving around mindfulness.This is a candid and honest conversation about personal growth, understanding and how to apply to everyday business interactions.You can find out more about Simon on his website, Instagram, Twitter or Linkedin pages. ______________________________________Simon's Music Choice Don't look back in anger - OasisYellow - ColdplayDon't feel like dancing - Scissors SistersA little respect - ErasureHumans - KillersFrom Russia with Love - Matt MonroVienna - Ultravox  __________________________________ All music is available on Spotify in the Social Fabric Playlist ______________________________ Title Music Alice by Lucky Bones  ______________________________

Sinead Nolan looks after the youth and schools development for CMRF Crumlin.As a charity for Crumlin Hospital, donations are necessary for various aspects of the running of the hospital, from new equipment to new wards etc.Sinead joined CMRF after working in the corporate world for over 18 years.Keen basketball player and coach, she has been involved with a number of youth and senior teams over the years.You can find out more about Sinead on Twitter, Instagram or Linkedin.For more information about CMRF check out their website._________________________________________Sinead's (and her CMRF Colleagues) Music ChoiceSurvivor - Eye of the TigerBronsky Beat - Smalltown BoyBob Marley - Three Little Birds The Waterboys - Fisherman's bluesBruce Springsteen - Born to RunMadness - It must be loveColdplay - Viva La Vida__________________________________ All music is available on Spotify in the Social Fabric Playlist ______________________________ Title Music Alice by Lucky Bones  ______________________________

Mark O'Halloran is an award winning scriptwriter and actor.His works include Adam and Paul, Garage, Viva and many more for TV, Cinema as well as Theatre.In 2019 he starred with Stephen Graham in the Channel 4 miniseries The Virtues, written and directed by Shane Meadows He grew up in Ennis, Co. Clare, but move to Amsterdam, London and finally Dublin.To find out more about Mark check out his Twitter, Instagram or IMDB pages____________________________Mark's Music ChoiceThe Specials - Ghost Town  Talking Heads - Once in a lifetimeCelia Cruz - Toro MataMcAlmont & Butler - YesThe Breeders - Off YouFrank Ocean - Super Rich KidsThe Fall - 50 year old man__________________________________ All music is available on Spotify in the Social Fabric Playlist ______________________________ Title Music Alice by Lucky Bones  ______________________________