Irish actress Geraldine Plunkett shares her remarkable journey from school plays to becoming one of Ireland's most beloved performers across stage and screen. She reflects on her surprise entry into acting, her experiences with the Abbey Theatre, and her current role in Sheila Forsey's new play "The Memory Room."

• Started acting after being discovered by Abbey Theatre director Frank Dermody during a school production of Hamlet
• Learned acting by working alongside legendary Abbey Theatre performers like Harry Brogan and Eileen Crowe
• Found fame on television in Glenroe, written by Wesley Burrows, which came at the perfect time as her children were growing up
• Performed in numerous acclaimed theater productions including Juno and the Paycock and works by Beckett, Murphy, and McGuinness
• Currently starring as Eileen in The Memory Room, a play about secrets, memory, truth and family
• Drawn to the play's poetic language and the way it explores how past secrets might be handled differently today

Join us for The Memory Room at the St. Michael's Theatre in New Ross – a gripping new play with a wonderful script, director, and cast that promises to keep audiences on the edge of their seats.

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In this episode of The Resonate Podcast, Áine Gleeson, founder of WowWe, shares how reconnecting with her singing voice transformed her confidence, leadership, and sense of self. She reflects on the role music played in her childhood, the rejection at age fourteen that silenced her voice for decades, and the small but brave steps that helped her reclaim it later in life.

Áine opens up about joining a local music group as an adult, learning to focus on connection rather than judgment, and how singing at her son’s wedding became a deeply emotional moment that touched everyone present. As her voice grew stronger, so did her leadership. She shares how finding confidence in self-expression reshaped the culture at WowWe, creating space where different communication styles are valued and every voice matters.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that confidence doesn’t arrive all at once. It’s built through small, courageous choices to express yourself, even when it feels uncomfortable.

Key Takeaways

 • How early experiences with singing can shape confidence and self-expression later in life
 • Why rejection can silence your voice and how to gently reclaim it
 • How focusing on connection instead of judgment builds confidence
 • The link between self-expression and authentic leadership
 • How singing can strengthen communication and presence at work
 • Why inclusive leadership starts with valuing different voices
 • How small steps toward self-expression create meaningful ripple effects

Don’t wait to be chosen, choose yourself. Small steps matter more than you think, and today is always a good day to begin.

Connect with Áine 

Facebook: @WowWee.ie
Instagram: @wowwee.ie
X: @WowWee
Linked In: @wowwee

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Alyse Bacine shares her groundbreaking approach to trauma healing and the profound impact it has on authentic self-expression. She explains how childhood experiences create limiting beliefs that prevent us from expressing our true selves and offers practical methods for releasing these blocks.

• Trauma isn't always a catastrophic event—often it's subtle childhood experiences that create lasting programming
• Small experiences can create beliefs that stop us from accessing our authentic selves
• Fear of criticism often stems from feeling unseen or unacknowledged in childhood
• People-pleasing is a coping mechanism developed to feel safe and get needs met
• The Metamorphosis Method addresses core wounds without requiring endless excavation of the past
• Healing must be paired with action for lasting transformation
• Inner child work creates safety for making behavioral changes
• Confidence emerges naturally when internal blocks are removed
• All roads to success require working through uncomfortable emotions and limiting beliefs
• The only way entrepreneurs truly fail is by stopping before breakthrough

Ready to explore these concepts further? Visit Alice's private podcast "The Core Wound Solution" or try one of her transformative breathwork sessions through the links in our show notes.

Connect with Alyse

Facebook: @alyse.levy

Instagram: @alyse_breathes

LinkedIn: @alysebreathes

Podcast: The Core Wound Solution 

Website: www.alysebreathes.com

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What happens when the very thing that once terrifies you becomes the place where you feel most fulfilled?

In this episode of The Resonate Podcast, Stacy Simon shares her powerful journey from being paralysed by speaking anxiety to becoming a confident trainer with the US Air Force.

For years, Stacy avoided visibility—her voice would shake, anxiety would take over, and traditional public speaking courses like Toastmasters never reached the root of the issue. Everything began to change when she discovered spiritual practices like mantras and breathwork, tools that helped her calm her nervous system and reconnect with her authentic voice.

In our conversation, Stacy reflects on the courage it took to stop compartmentalising her passion for holistic therapies and bring her whole self into her military career. What she feared would lead to rejection instead opened new doors—earning trust, creating opportunities, and stepping into leadership as head trainer.

This is a story about reclaiming your voice, integrating who you truly are, and discovering that confidence doesn’t come from performing—but from alignment. If you’ve ever felt held back by fear, anxiety, or the pressure to hide parts of yourself, this episode will remind you what’s possible when you speak from truth.

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What if confidence isn’t something you build by pushing harder—but something that emerges when you expand your energy?

In this episode of The Resonate Podcast, Aideen is joined by transformational coach Danita Young, who shares the insight that changed everything for her: when we make decisions from a contracted energetic state, shaped by fear, limiting beliefs, and generational patterns... we recreate the same outcomes, again and again.

Danita reflects on her transition from women’s fitness to transformational coaching and the unexpected birth of The Align Method, which emerged through her own healing journey. Together, we explore how finding your voice is often the first step toward real confidence, why challenging seasons can become catalysts for growth, and how honoring life’s natural rhythms prevents burnout.

This conversation invites you to slow down, listen inward, and make choices from an expanded state rather than survival. As Danita reminds us, “We are all energy—match the frequency of the reality you want.” If you’ve been stuck in familiar patterns or forcing forward momentum, this episode offers a gentler, more powerful way forward.

Danita also shares a free opportunity to experience The Align Method through a 20-minute assessment to help you understand your current energetic state. 

Visit callwithdanita.com to schedule your session.

Connect with Danita

Website: alignwithdanita.com

Instagram: @danitayoung

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What if your brand didn’t start with a strategy—but with a feeling?

In this episode of The Resonate Podcast, Aideen is joined by intuitive branding and website designer Liz Ellery for a grounded, inspiring conversation about creating a business that truly reflects who you are.

Liz shares how intuition can be a powerful guide in both design and decision-making, and why your body is often the first place misalignment shows up. We explore how personal development and professional expression are deeply connected—and how small, intentional choices can quietly reshape your confidence, clarity, and visibility.

From trusting your gut instead of following rigid formulas, to creating brand visuals that capture genuine energy, this episode is a reminder that authenticity isn’t built overnight—it’s cultivated through self-compassion, gratitude, and daily alignment. Even the simplest shifts, like upgrading something you’ve been postponing, can become symbolic acts of stepping into who you’re becoming.

If you’ve been struggling with your business identity or personal brand, this conversation offers a refreshing, human approach—one that invites you to slow down, listen inward, and let your brand grow from the inside out.

Connect with Liz

Website: elizabethellery.com

Website2: shessointentional.com

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What if you could understand what people are really saying—without a single word being spoken?

In this episode of The Resonate Podcast, Aideen is joined by internationally renowned facial profiling and body language expert Joseph McGuire for a fascinating exploration of nonverbal communication, intuition, and ancient Chinese face reading.

Joseph shares how a lifelong fascination with observing people led him to the subtle art of reading intention, emotion, and truth through the face and body. Drawing on Chinese face reading, he explains how the face acts as a living map of the mind and body—offering insight into character, energy, and life patterns.

We dive into practical, eye-opening guidance: why the eyes reveal more than words, how liars often use eye contact strategically, and the red flags that can help you navigate relationships with greater clarity and self-trust. Joseph also shares why vulnerability and genuine presence create deeper connection, and how even small, well-timed words can leave a lasting impact.

This episode is an invitation to trust your instincts, listen to your body, and communicate from a place of authenticity—whether you’re leading, dating, presenting, or simply wanting to understand people more deeply.

Connect with Joseph

LinkedIn: @joseph-mcguire-face-facts 

Website: www.clearsightcommunications.com

YouTube: @ClearsightJ  

Twitter: @clearsightj 

YouTube Testimonial:  Mike Harsanyi Testimonial for Joseph

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Executive stage presence coach Erin Duffy returns to discuss how authentic leadership presence transforms careers and inspires others, whether on camera or in person. She shares practical techniques for creating meaningful connections in virtual environments and challenges common misconceptions about what it means to be a leader.

• The key to camera confidence is seeing beyond the technology to connect with the person on the other side
• Leaders create "a 3D world in a 2D space" by bringing their full selves to virtual environments
• Leadership isn't about managing people but taking initiative on things that matter to you
• Mid-career professionals need to reclaim dormant parts of themselves to advance to the next level
• Women often feel they need to be 100% qualified for a role while men apply with only 60% qualifications
• The "inner game" involves reconnecting with past successes and what truly energizes you
• "When we show up 100% our authentic self, we have no competition"
• Your presence affects everyone in the room - by owning your authentic self, you inspire future leaders

Learn about Erin's new book "How to Build Empowered Partners to Skyrocket Your Visibility and Income for Creative Entrepreneurs" and subscribe to her newsletter for stage presence and leadership tips.

Connect with Erin

Executive Edge Newsletter - https://inspirationsqrd.com/subscribe/

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/erin--duffy/

YouTube - @erinduffy-inspirationsqrd

Instagram - @inspirationsqrd

Empowered Partner Workshop Series kicks off Monday, May 12th 2025, and features 12 live virtual workshops led by 10 expert contributors from the book. If you're ready to stop networking aimlessly and start building relationships that truly move you forward — this is your moment.

Register at:  https://gr187.isrefer.com/go/wkshpseries/ErinDuffy

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Opera singer and vocal coach Ekaterina Kardakova shares powerful insights on how voice techniques from the stage can transform business leaders' communication and presence. She reveals her journey from performing at prestigious venues like La Scala to helping executives harness their voices to build trust, credibility, and influence in the corporate world.

• Most business professionals underestimate voice's crucial role in communication and influence
• Voice training isn't just technical—it's deeply connected to emotions and self-expression
• Creating a "Future Self" avatar helps clients envision their potential and make small daily changes
• Voice reveals our true emotions, regardless of our words
• Confident voices typically sound deeper, slower, and clearer, instantly signaling authority
• Allowing yourself to make "loud and ugly" sounds is the first step to vocal freedom
• Body consciousness—awareness of how your physical instrument produces sound—is essential
• "Leadership is an acting skill"—knowing when and how to embody leadership qualities

Start exploring your voice today—it's a diamond waiting to be shaped into something brilliant and uniquely yours.

Connect with Ekaterina 

LinkedIn: @EkaterinaKardakova

Website: www.ekaterinakardakova.com

Youtube: @EkaterinaKardakova

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Emmy award-winning vocalist and intuitive vocal coach Deonna Marie shares her powerful journey from childhood trauma to becoming a transformative voice teacher who heals more than just vocal technique. Through her unique approach, she helps clients remove psychological masks and connect with their authentic expression, teaching that true singing is about feeling, not just sound.

• Discovering her singing talent during childhood trauma when her mother went to prison
• Overcoming drug addiction and finding forgiveness through unexpected personal experience 
• Receiving divine guidance that led her to classical vocal training in Italy
• Developing intuitive abilities during three years of vocal silence after surgery
• Creating an unconditional, judgment-free space where clients feel seen and understood
• Teaching clients to identify and remove masks that hide their authentic selves
• Focusing on emotional connection before technical singing ("a feeling, not a sound")
• Using daily meditation and specific intention-setting to stay aligned with purpose
• Asking three daily questions: "What do you want me to do? What do you want me to say and to whom?"

Whatever your heart truly desires belongs to you. If something is in your soul and heart's desire, it's because you're supposed to have it. Don't let anyone, including yourself, tell you that you're not worthy of your dreams.

Connect with Deonna

Facebook: @deonnamarieofficial

Instagram: @officialdeonnamarie

Website: www.deonnamarie.com

LinkedIn: @deonnamariecattledge

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