Social Fabric Podcast

AnnMarie O'Grady is a singer, author and teacher. She has hosted a variety of events from music concerts, to tourist festivals to book launches.

She has books published by O'Brien Press, project clients such as AIB bank and Bank of Ireland, to recent projects on positivity and uplift.

She also runs musical walking tours of Dublin.

Check our her Website for more information

AnnMarie's music choice:

Precious Lines - AnnMarie O'Grady

Famous Blue Raincoat - Leonard Cohen

Stingers and Moans - AnnMarie O'Grady

Francesco is a composer, multi-instrumentalist, and Grammy award winner, originally from Italy and currently living in Ireland.

The press has described Francesco as a "musical alchemist" and a "musical polyglot." In this conversation, his incredible dexterity with most instruments, along with his knowledge and passion for music, truly support those accolades.

For more information about Francesco, check out his website, his substack or his Instagram

Francesco music's choice:

Caravan Petrol - Renato Carosone

Si dolce è il tormento - Francesco Turrisi

Amazing Grace - Rhiannon Giddens & Francesco Turrisi

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Darragh is a sketch note artist, a musician, a coach and much more.

In this conversation we explore his early life, what feeds his curiosity and interest for constant learning.

Darragh and I recorded a limited series of podcast, "Curiosity didn't kill the cat", available under the Social Fabric Podcast umbrella, where we interviewed a number of people and tried to ascertain the link between curiosity and creativity.

You can find out more about Darragh on ⁠LinkedIn⁠

Darragh's Music Choice:

Barry Power - Guided by Voices

Ultan Conlon - Bristlecone Pines

Kevin Herm Connolly - Year of the horse

The title tune is Happy & Shinging by the Round.About.Us

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I had the privilege to spend an evening on stage with Fiachna Ó Bráonáin discussing his upbringing, the early day with the Hothouse Flowers and the heights of their success, his solo career and his radio show as well as other solo projects.

Fiachna is a great musician, a fantastic storyteller and a wonderful human being.

Our conversation is dotted with live music performed by Fiachna.

This is part two of two.

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I had the privilege to spend an evening on stage with Fiachna Ó Bráonáin discussing his upbringing, the early day with the Hothouse Flowers and the heights of their success, his solo career and his radio show as well as other solo projects.

Fiachna is a great musician, a fantastic storyteller and a wonderful human being.

Our conversation is dotted with live music performed by Fiachna.

This is part one of two.

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Gavin is the manager of the Rise at the Cove Cafe, a Social Enterprise Cafe situated on the grounds of Carrig Eden.

Beyond brewing and serving coffee; the cafe is dedicated to nurturing the potential within individuals under Tiglin’s care, a registered charity in the Republic of Ireland committed to helping those triumph over addiction and homelessness.

Gavin has been a pivotal figure in the success of the cafe and has trained a number of baristas that have gone to create greater things for themselves and their families.

A passionate footballer and musician, I really enjoyed our conversation and I hope you do to.

Gavin's music choice

Wish you were here - Pink Floyd

Master Blaster - Stevie Wonder

Your Song - Elton John

For more information about Gavin and the cafe, visit their website

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She is also a yoga and Pilates teacher, an avid international traveler, a book lover, and a dedicated lifelong learner.

A proud parent of two children, she brings over 15 years of professional experience in business management and people leadership to their work, having encountered numerous opportunities and challenges throughout their career.

Merve's Music Choice

U2 - One

Frank Sinatra - Come fly with me

Gonna Make You Sweat Everybody Dance Now

For more information check out Merve's website or LinkedIn profile.

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Recorded live at the Whale Theatre, Greystones, Co. Wicklow, Ireland.

I was joined on stage by Karen Kelly, Martin Doyle and Joanne Hession.

We discussed storytelling from different perspectives, its importance for business, life, the celebration of death, and how it gives us an identity.

The title tune is Happy & Shining by the Round.About.Us

For more information and more episodes, please visit ⁠www.socialfabric.ie⁠

Recorded live at the Whale Theatre, Greystones, Co. Wicklow, Ireland.

I was joined on stage by Karen Kelly, Martin Doyle and Joanne Hession.

We discussed storytelling from different perspectives, its importance for business, life, the celebration of death, and how it gives us an identity.

The title tune is Happy & Shining by the Round.About.Us

For more information and more episodes, please visit www.socialfabric.ie

Kel Galavan is a money coach, author, and QFA. 

Kel penned the sell-out book Mindful Money: More Money, More Freedom, More Happiness.

Her sole aim is to transform your relationship with money; to help take the stress out of finances and build the life you deserve.

By harnessing her experience, science and financial background, Kel empowers you with the skills you need to apply the power of mindset and establish simple systems & healthy money habits.

Setting you on the path to financial security and a stress-free money life.

You can find out more about Kel on www.mrssmartmoney.com, LinkedIn, Instagram

Kel's Music Choice:

F@%k Me Pumps - Amy Winehouse

Breathe - Pink Floyd

Lose yourself - Eminem

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