Tolü Makay is an alternative genre-bending artist known for her raw storytelling. Since her breakout EP Being, she’s carved a unique space in Irish music, captivating audiences from viral TV moments to major live stages. In the conversation, we discuss her latest EP - People still cry in summer and the stories behind the songs.
For more on Tolü please visit her website or her Instagram page
All Rights for the music played @ToluMakay
Photo Bobby Zithelo
Ciaran and Keith have both been on the podcast before, but this time they are sharing their stories from a different angle.
Both have had a similar trajectory in the world of work and they share the learnings from it with an eye on to what they feel could be helpful to others that may find themselves in similar situations.
For more episodes and more information visit www.socialfabric.ie
In the age of wellness culture, constant health advice makes it easy to feel overwhelmed. This live podcast discusses how to navigate these messages effectively and maintain a healthy mindset.
My guests are Clare McKenna and Allison Keating.
This is part 2 of 2
For more episodes visit www.socialfabric.ie
In the age of wellness culture, constant health advice makes it easy to feel overwhelmed. This live podcast discusses how to navigate these messages effectively and maintain a healthy mindset.
My guests are Clare McKenna and Allison Keating.
This is part 1 of 2
For more episodes visit www.socialfabric.ie
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
For more information and more episodes visit www.socialfabric.ie
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.
For more information, please visit www.socialfabric.ie
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.
For more information, please visit www.socialfabric.ie
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
For more about the Social Fabric Podcast visit www.socialfabric.ie
Merve is an accredited executive and business coach and an MBA graduate.
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.
For more information on the podcast 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
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
For more information and more episodes, visit www.socialfabric.ie
Nicola Barry is Sex, Intimacy & Pleasure Coach and Somatic Sexological Bodywork.
She is fulfilling a long-held dream & vision with lots of study, practice & most importantly, embodying and living her dream.
It’s a devotion and a life purpose that has been calling her for quite a while and that is a way for Nicola to be in service in this way.
Some of the areas that Nicola focuses on with her clients are:
- Improve intimacy in your life as an individual or a couple
- you experience low libido & would like to change that
- Have difficulty experiencing orgasm
- Do feel guilt or get a shame hangover after watching porn?
- Enhancing your erotic wellbeing
- More freedom in sex
- Menopause affect on your self-esteem
and much more....
You can find out more about Nicola and/or book a consultation with her on Instagram at
loveandintimacycoach
Nicola's Music Choice:
I am woman - Emmy Meli
Creating a dream - Xavier Rudd
Everything that Rises - The Stunning
For more information and more episodes, please visit www.socialfabric.ie
Tom Coleman is an experienced sleep coach who has been working globally for over ten years in the field of sleep analysis, health and wellbeing. He is also involved in research on sleep habits and their impacts.
He has recently launched his podcast The Sleep & Health Podcast to improve sleep, protect our health and navigate the world of health & wellbeing.
You can find out more about Tom on his website and on Instagram
Tom's music choice:
Bob Marley - Redemption Song
Coldplay - Yellow
Mary J. Blige - Family Affair
For more information visit www.socialfabric.ie
I first spoke to Pam a few years ago when she run a company called HastagMedia.
Her interests and creativity have led her to new ventures, including pursuing her dream of delving into the world of filmmaking.
In 2023 she produced and directed JFK: The Three Miles, a documentary film telling the story of the US president's visit to Ireland in 1963.
You can find out more about Pam on her website or on her Instagram
Pam's Music Choice
Lauren Daigle - Rescue
The Kinks - Waterloo Sunset
Edith Whiskers - Home
For more information, visit www.socialfabric.ie
Caroline is the founder of The Yoga Barre, a studio that offers a number of classes based on disciplines that she has studied over the years whilst traveling the world.
Barre was developed by a ballerina, Lotte Berk, a German dancer living in London. She came up with the idea to combine her dance conditioning routine with rehabilitative therapy after she injured her back.
You can find out more about The Yoga Barre on their website and more about Caroline on her Instagram Page
Caroline's Music Choice:
Sign your Name - Terence Trent D'arby(Sananda Maitreya) Groove is in the Heart - Deee Lite Hit the Road Jack - Ray Charles
For more information and more episodes, visit www.socialfabric.ie
This is part two of a live podcast with Dr. Brian Pennie, recorded in the Whale Theatre in Greystones, Ireland.
The conversation delved into the importance of human connections, addiction and the neuroscience of it.
For more information visit www.socialfabric.ie
This is a recording of a live podcast with Dr Brian Pennie, recorded in the Whale Theatre, Greystones, Ireland.
The conversation delved into the importance of human connections, addiction and the neuroscience of it.
The Poem "Alone", written by Maya Angelou, was read by Laura Wood, music by Mila Splendori-Bell.
For more information visit www.socialfabric.ie