White Noise

Hey folks, it’s just me again, Kelly Curtis.

I just want to thank you all for listening to my podcast. 

I was blown away by the support, here, near & far, honest to god it’s been overwhelming, so thank you all again. 

As many of my listeners will know this podcast is in memory of my Granda Bobby White, he was a man who was full of life, love & craic! If he was here today he would have been in his element listening to them. 

To all my guests I’ve had on season 1, thank you, each one of you have no idea how much you’ve helped me & for that I’ll be forever grateful.

To my husband & children for their endless love & support, I’d be lost without you. 

So, lads that’s a wrap on season 1 of White Noise, I hope you’ve enjoyed it as much as I have. 

Season 2 is definitely in the pipe line & in very excited for it & can’t wait to share the next leg with you all. But until then, take care, stay safe & god bless xxx

For today's and the last episode of season 1 of White Noise, I thought I would give my listeners a wee treat. Quite a few of you got in touch with me & wanted Eileen back on to tell some of her stories from her restaurant Mulligans. Eileen chats it all, the good, the bad customer's and she fires in a few jokes along the way. 

So, I thought why not? 

Lets get 'The Duchess' on for the last episode of season 1 and go out on a high!

This is a fun episode full of laugh's and craic and I really hope you all enjoy it as much as we did x

Today from 1pm, episode 9 of @White Noise will be live across all podcast platforms. 

For today’s conversation I sit down with 

The lovely Tina King- Garde. 

Tina originates from  Dun Laoghaire, Dublin. She is the youngest of 4 & she arrived to Australia in 1985. 

When Tina first landed she didn’t know what to make of it all, arriving with no qualifications & little experience, She had to give it her best shot & make a go of it. 

So, Tina started to work in the Gaelic club at central & that led her to being very involved in the Irish National Association. 

In 2004, Tina met her Husband Phil who was also very involved in the community & life changed again, from being an independent woman in her 40’s to then becoming a pair. Unfortunately after 10 short years together, Phil was diagnosed with Bowel Cancer & sadly lost his fight to the illness on the 27th August 2014. Not having a job at the time or children, there was nothing to keep her occupied & so fell in to that dark hole of what we call depression. 

Tina talks to me very openly about her grief & how her mental health deteriorated after she lost the love her life.

Fast forward on 7 years & Tina is now in a very good place in her life. She is a very busy woman here within the Irish community & she is one of the presenters on the local radio station here ‘Ireland’s Calling!’

I feel like we could all learn so much from Tina, I was in awe listening to her story. She has such a beautiful way of expressing herself Her bravery towards life is to be admired. Yet, another lady that is an absolute inspiration to us all, especially us women. 

So Tina, thank you so much again for sitting & talking to me, I could have sat & listened to you for hours & always remember Phil is with you every step of the way.

Let’s lock in a date for that wee sneaky wine. Take care & god bless. 

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For today’s conversation I sit down with 

The Doss Boss, the lady, that is Ciara Doran! 

Ciara, originates from Co Wexford in Ireland & has been living in Sydney for the past 12 years. 

Ciara’s dream was to open up her own bar here in Sydney & low & behold she did it. 2018, The Doss House opened its doors. Unfortunately during what was suppose to be a very exciting time for Ciara she received that call we all dread when living so far away from home. Ciara talks about the passing of her Mother to Parkinson’s disease & how her mental health suffered in the aftermath. Fast forward a couple of years & Ciara is now getting ready to open up her 2nd bar in the Rocks, Frank Mac’s ⭐️ 

After coming away from our conversation, I thought to myself, holy god , what a woman!!! Ciara is an absolute force to be reckoned with, her willpower & bravery towards life is astonishing. 

Ciara, you’re an inspiration to us all & thank you again so much for coming on & talking to me. Without a doubt your Mammy is up there chuffed to bits with her girl ⭐️

#thedossboss #berniedoranthelegend 

Darragh, talks to me today about growing up in Dublin. 

In his teenage years Darragh, you could say was a-bit of a wild card & after getting expelled from school during his junior cert he didn’t know what the future was going to hold for him.

So, he decided to go out & get a trade under his belt, he originally wanted to be a carpenter but that option didn’t work out so plumbing was next in line. 
After qualifying he decided to jump ship & head to Australia, he landed in 2008 & what a world wind it’s been for this man. 

Fast forward on a few years & he is now a very successful life coach, Husband & Father of two very gorgeous children. 

Darragh’s passion, determination & strength has got him where he is today. 

I came away from recording this episode thinking to myself, imagine if the world had a million Darragh’s in it? Jaysus what happy, loving place, it would be ️

So, thank you again for sitting & having the craic with me, I’ll look forward to that pint with ye! #theguywithabigheart #consciousking #positivevibesonly 

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Today from 1pm, episode 6 of @White Noise will be live across all podcast platforms. 

For today’s conversation I sit down with the very well known, very famous Irish butcher that is Shay Stanley. 

Shay chats about growing up in Dublin, the sudden loss of his Father back in September 1984 & the huge impact that had on them as a family. 

He talks to me about taking over the family business, the recession in Dublin in the late 1980’s & how he wanted to create the original Irish butcher here in Australia. 

Coming away from this conversation I was filled with positive vibes, he’s not only a very hardworking, successful business man, he’s one of the most kindest, salt of the earth people I’ve ever came across out here in Sydney. 

Shay, I’m sure you’re Mummy & Daddy are proud as punch of you from up there, as you are keeping the original Irish butcher dream ALIVE & KICKING!!! 

Thank you again so much for taking time out of you’re busy schedule to talk to me. 

You’re one in a million man,

God bless x

This was an emotional episode to record. 

Jackie’s Daughter Nicole sadly took her own life in January 2018. This was due to years & years of online & face to face torment. 

Nicole’s life was turned upside down and  she was deprived of the every day joys a young person should have growing up. 

Jackie speaks openly about the physical abuse her Daughter faced and the manipulation that came with it. 

I was blown away by Jackie’s strength to go through the loss of her Daughter but then decide one day how can I ensure others do not have to go through the same thing and this is where COCO’s Law comes in. Jackie explain’s what this law entails why it is so important to her that her Daughter’s legacy lives on. 

I’m so inspired by Jackie’s strength and determination to protect others from suffering like Nicole. 

The whole story is absolutely astounding and serves as a stark reminder that the online world can be cruel place. If you are a parent please be mindful of you’re children’s activity and as an adult move away from negative platforms that do not bring you joy. 

This episode is a reminder to us all how important it is to be kind to everyone, to understand and value each other and extend you’re support when needed. 

So Jackie thank you so much for sitting with me, it’s been a tough emotional conversation. I’m sure Nicole is smiling down on you as you’re doing her proud. Take care & god bless x

Thanks for listening and remember it’s okay not be okay xxx

*This episode of White Noise makes reference to suicide, self-harm and Physical abuse. If you are effected by the details of this story please reach out & speak to someone.*  

Emma has been my hairdresser for the 11 years I've been here in Sydney & I think its fair to say that we get on like a house on fire.
Emma, originally from Dublin, opens up about her journey here abroad & the tough uphill struggle it was for herself & her business partner/best friend Tracey to open up their very own salon. 
Emma's courage & determination has got her where she is today & she is now alongside her best friend running a very successful hair salon in Randwick Sydney called 'Lemonade', where they have won multiple awards. 
If I've learned anything from today's conversation with Emma, it's that you do anything, you can be anything you want to be. As long as you believe in yourself & work hard, anything is possible!

On today's episode I sit down with my beautiful friend Brendan. We chat about him growing up in Co Tipperary in Ireland and how it was for Brendan coming out as a gay man to all his family and friends. We chat about the move from Ireland to London & then onto Australia with his partner Paul whom he met in London. We also chat about his career as a chef, our mental health & the businesses he & Adam ran together at 28 Acre's & 34 Bia. Coming away from this conversation it reminded me of how strong Brendan is, he has one of the biggest hearts I know of & I'm so fortunate to have this beautiful, funny & caring man in my life. Brendan you really are one of a kind. Love ye x