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I just wanted to release this very short bonus episode to just say thank you to everyone who appeared on the podcast and who tuned in every time I released an episode, when I first started this podcast I had no idea if it could be a success but with the constant support I got from you all I can confidently say season one was a better success than I imagined.

I will be back with a new and improved season two in a few weeks, and in the meantime I would love if you could comment below who you would like to see on the podcast and what topics you would like covered because I want this podcast to be as successful and relevant as possible and the only way that can happen is if you would help me by sending me ideas.

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Welcome back to the final episode of season 1 of What’s Happening with Emma. I’m your host, Emma Ward, and today I’m joined by Jack Kavanagh.   

Jack Kavanagh is a formidable disability rights campaigner and a champion for pushing past barriers society puts in front of people with disabilities. In 2012, Jack’s life changed forever when he sustained a spinal cord injury, leaving him with just 15% muscle function. Rather than letting this define his limits, Jack has since redefined what’s possible, proving that resilience, ambition, and courage can push boundaries beyond expectation. 

If you enjoyed this episode and would like to show your support, please consider subscribing, liking and sharing the episode. 

As this is the final episode of season one, I would like to thank each person who tuned in every time I released an episode and who took the time to comment and reach out after listening to all the episodes. I couldn't be more grateful! 

I will be back with season two in a few weeks, but in the meantime, please listen to all episodes and let me know what you want to see in the newest season! 

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Chat to you all soon! 

Welcome back to What’s Happening with Emma. I’m your host, Emma Ward, and today I’m joined by Latisha McCrudden. Latisha is a young Irish Traveller activist who is currently studying law at the University of Galway. Latisha has done a lot, but most notably to date she has been named as one of the BBC‘s 100 Women in 2024, an Irish Tatler award recipient and a co-host of the podcast Minceirs Paving the Way.  

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Make sure to come back next week for the final episode of season one!

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Welcome back to What’s Happening with Emma. Today I’m joined by James Ward and we are doing a different kind of episode, one that’s a little more serious than usual.

James is a 25-year-old man from Ballinasloe, and he has Friedrich's Ataxia. James is ready to share his story and plead with anyone who will listen to help the Friedrich's Ataxia group get the much-needed treatment called Skyclarys that Ireland still hasn’t approved.  

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I'll be back soon with this season's final episode!

Welcome back to the newest episode of What's Happening with Emma. In today's episode, I am joined by Grace McIntyre (adventuresof_graceandmozart on Instagram), who is a young disability activist and a member of YAC, which stands for Youth Advisory Council, which is part of the CHI. Grace is also the Leitrim champion for the Irish Dogs for the Disabled charity.

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I will be back very soon with another episode.

Welcome back to What’s Happening with Emma. Today I’m joined by Latisha McCrudden. Latisha is a young Irish Traveller activist who is currently studying law at the University of Galway. Latisha has done a lot, but most notably to date she has been named as one of the BBC‘s 100 Women in 2024, an Irish Tatler award recipient and a co-host of the podcast Minceirs Paving the Way.  

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I will be back very soon with another episode.

Welcome back to What's Happening with Emma, in today's episode I am joined by Denise Harding.

Denise Harding is a radio broadcaster, producer, digital content creator and editor from co Tipperary. 

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Welcome back to What’s Happening with Emma. in today's episode I’m joined by Ella Ward. Ella Ward is an Irish Traveller woman exploring life, growth and identity on her own terms by expressing it all through film, art and content creation. 

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Welcome back to What's Happening with Emma mini episode 5!

In this episode, I had another catch-up with my listeners, I chat about my week, some things I've done and some issues that I feel like I need to comment on, and I also chat about my first ever guest!

I hope you enjoy this mini episode, if you do please consider subscribing and sharing!

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Welcome back to episode four of What’s Happening with Emma. I’m your host, Emma Ward, and today I am joined by my first-ever guest, Sorcha Curley. Sorcha Curley is a 31-year-old actress based in Drimnagh, and I connected with Sorcha after watching her in the play No Magic Pill, so I feel very honoured that she has agreed to come on and chat with me today