My guest today is Samantha Barry, the editor-in-chief of Glamour, one of the biggest female- focused media titles in the US.

Born and raised in Cork, Ireland, Samantha became the first editor-in-chief of a Conde Nast publication to have never previously worked in print media when she was appointed editor-in-chief by Anna Wintour. Under her leadership, Glamour has reached record breaking monthly audiences and grown their video content hugely with Barry recently interviewing the US First Lady, Dr Jill Biden. Prior to joining Glamour Barry served as executive producer for social and emerging media at CNN Worldwide. Under her leadership at CNN, the network became the most followed news organization in the world.

In this conversation we talked about her incredible career, imposter syndrome, being an immigrant & putting down roots in New York and getting her start on late night news reading shifts in RTE. Samantha is a leading light in global media and I couldn't be more thrilled that she's chatted to me on The Number.

Enjoy!

Darren.

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Hello and welcome back to season 2 of The Number. I am so glad to be back.

For episode 1 of this new series, I am delighted to share a conversation I had with the inspirational Jules Von Hep.

Jules is the creator of the phenomenally successful Isle of Paradise, a self-tan & body care brand and co-founder of Yan Tan Revolution, a sustainable knitwear company. During our chat, Jules shared how he got his start, words of wisdom from his grandfather and how he keeps himself grounded.

I hope you love it.

Darren.

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For my final episode this series, I spoke to my good friend, the formidable Jennifer Zamparelli. Jennifer is a comedian, radio presenter, actor, entrepreneur, writer, producer and TV host. But her talents don't stop there - she recently launched a no holds barred podcast with her pal Lottie Ryan, Jen and Lottie Do Parenting.

She's one of the hardest working people I know and also a great confident. During our chat we talked about everything from turning 40, realising what's important in life and her excitement about the future. There is so much wisdom in the episode and I hope it inspires you to dive into life just like Jen.

See you soon in season 2! We can't wait.

Darren.

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This week on The Number I had the pleasure of chatting to Nick Wooster who shared his thoughts with me on work, love and life beyond 50. Nick is a design and retail consultant with a C.V that includes household names like Barney’s New York, Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren. In 2015 he was included on Vanity Fair's International Best Dressed List in 2015. This is a fascinating conversation and I hope you love it too.

Until next Thursday.

Darren.

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What can I say about my guest this week that hasn't already been said? Panti Bliss, a.k.a Rory O'Neill is a pub landlady, performer, writer, activist and 'National F*cking Treasure'. I first interviewed Panti over 20 years ago in my first broadcasting gig and she has covered a lot of ground since then. In this episode, Rory shared stories from his childhood in Mayo, figuring out what he wanted to do with the rest of his life as he approached 40 as well as his accidental activism. We loved this chat and hope you do too.

If you want to catch Panti live, tickets are now on sale for her 'big, beautiful night out' in Dublin's Vicar Street.

Until next Thursday.

Darren.

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My guest this week is a number one best-selling author of Breaking Point Edel Coffey. Edel is also winner of the 2022 @anpost_irishbookawards  for Crime Fiction Book of the Year and a columnist with the Irish Examiner.

In this wide ranging chat, Edel shared how her life changed when she turned 40 and how motherhood came out of the blue. She also talked about not putting a deadline on her dreams and how love came at the right time - for her.

We loved this chat with Edel and hope it sparks something in you. It's never too late for anything!

Until next Thursday.

Darren.

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Donal Skehan is an Irish food writer and TV host. For over 10 years, Donal has travelled worldwide sharing his passion for food. However, after spending 4 years building his career in L.A, he and his wife Sofie decided to return home to be nearer friends and family. They have recently bought their first home together in his hometown of Howth.

In this episode, Donal talks about his crazy schedule, how missing out on some life milestones forced him to reflect on his pace of life plus, the stresses and joys of parenthood. And if you want to know more about this author of ELEVENTH best-selling cookbooks or find something delicious for dinner, just head to Donal Skehan.com. And if you want to pre-order his latest book Home Kitchen, just click here!

Until next Thursday.

Darren.

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Welcome back to The Number with Darren Kennedy.

This week, my special guest is Sunday Times best-selling author DJ Fat Tony. In his chart topping book I Don't Take Requests, Tony documented his past hedonism and self-destruction and his subsequent journey of recovery, redemption, friendship and fun! In his long career, he has DJ-ed for everyone from Kate Moss to Elton John and in this chat with Darren, Tony talks openly about self-discovery, acceptance and sobriety. We hope you love it.

Until next Thursday.

Darren.

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I am thrilled in this episode to be joined by the one and only 'Queen of Manifesting' Roxie Nafousi.

Roxie's debut book Manifest: 7 Steps to Living Your Best Life took the book world and pop culture by storm when it was released in 2022. It rocketed to the top of the Sunday Times Bestseller list and none other than supermodel Bella Hadid was photographed carrying her own copy. Since then, Roxie has released Manifest: Dive Deeper which aims to take readers deeper into their inner healing journey, offering practical techniques to teach people how to 'harness your potential and confidently step into your power'. In our chat, Roxie shares the origin story of her incredible success, her childhood struggles as well as her journey with drinking and drugs. I am deeply grateful to Roxie for being so honest in our conversation and hope that it resonates with you.

Until next Thursday.

Darren.

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Welcome to episode 1 of The Number with Darren Kennedy.

In this series, I explore the idea that a life can be measured in numbers. Each week, I'll ask my guests their seven most significant numbers and how they’ve shaped their lives. And for the very first episode, I am delighted that my good friend Nicola Roberts took time out to talk to me. We chatted about her early days in Girls Aloud, the value therapy has brought to her life, her close relationship with her siblings and so much more. I am very grateful to Nicola for being so open with me and sharing a little insight into her world. I hope you enjoy.

Until next Thursday.

Darren.

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