Solo Powered is a podcast that celebrates doing things solo. Whether that be solo travelling, solo journey to parenthood, setting up your own business, making your own movies, one-person plays, Antarctic adventures, rowing solo across the Atlantic and much much more. This podcast will inspire and encourage people to wait for no one in the pursuit of their passions. This is not about living a lonely life, this is about living the most full life on your terms, by finding your tribe of fellow s ...
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In this episode we celebrate 40 episodes and 1 years since Solo Powered launched. Thank you so much to everyone who has listened or has been a guest. To celebrate we are offering one lucky listener the chance to win a Solo Spa Day in the fabulous Powerscourt Springs in Co. Wicklow. To win message me or comment, share about Solo Powered on your soci…
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Susie is a business growth coach. She has been around the block what feels like a million times before getting to the stage that she's at now. She has worked in sales, the event industry, marketing, graphic and web design. She started her own cosmetics company at 21 and has started multiple businesses since then. Not understanding the importance of…
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Ever wondered where Leprechauns came from? Bean Feasa Lorraine Dwyer explains all
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To celebrate St Patricks Day I am thrilled to welcome Lorraine O’Dwyer an 8th generation Bean Feasa (Translation: Wise Woman) or Witch for want of a better word onto the Solo Powered Podcast. Based in the southeast of Ireland, and famed for her unique storytelling walks and workshops that draw us back into the past, to a world almost lost today. Fr…
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How a Solo Street Food business can be a fulfilling, flexible and rewarding endevour - Seany McCleary
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Streat School, an Irish food truck provider and marketing agency, has turned over more than millions of euro and has helped over 300 new outlets to get up and running. The company was founded by Seany McCleary, the owner of Blasta Street Kitchen, a month before the pandemic started. It has gone from strength to strength since and in June 2022 claim…
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The Solo pain of beloved pet loss with Mary-Kate Murphy
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On this episode Ariana chats to Mary-Kate Murphy about the searing pain of pet grief. Mary-Kate is a teacher and a solo'prenuer as owner of her own dance school as well as running a successful pet-sitting business called 'Teach Tubs'. The business is named after her beloved miniature schnauzer Tubs who sadly passed away last year at the age of 11. …
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Anna Clifford is a multi-talented woman, she is a comedian, actor, writer, poet, podcast host, presenter and content creator. Anna is a natural entertainer with a strong stage presence and jokes to match. She has had audiences across the globe laughing with her relatable act outs and witty observations on millennial life. Anna kicked off her comedy…
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Why a 'solo' journey to motherhood doesn't have to be solo - Ellie Fazan Explains
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On this episode I am so thrilled to welcome @fazanagram Ellie Fazan onto the podcast. Ellie is a storyteller: She has worked as a stylist, scout, shoot producer, journalist, magazine editor and digital content producer. Whether she's working in TV or print, she says that storytelling is all about creating connections through pictures and words. And…
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Chasing the Snow with Renaissance woman Rachael Oakes-Ash
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On this episode Ariana reconnects with her Australian friend Rachael Oakes-Ash who she met when on a solo travel adventure at a Writer and Artists retreat in the Sth. of France in 2016. Rachael is a life writer, established journalist and a travel and ski blogger. She is the founder of SnowsBest.com and Elephanttruths.com and the author of two book…
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On this episode of Solo Powered Ariana chats to Stefanie Daniels founder of 'Life Begins At Menopause' www.lbam.uk. Ariana and Stefanie worked together in London in Bauer Media back in 2010 and since then both of them went on a new and exciting journey into the world of coaching and transformation. Stefanie Daniels is a a coach who provides persona…
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Sartorial King Lawson Mpame shares his lone wolf journey through the world of fashion and creative direction.
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Happy New Year. 2024 we come back with a bang with the erudite gentleman Lawson Mpame sharing with us his lone wolf journey in the world of Fashion and Creative Direction. Lawson has worked with some incredible brands including, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Zalando, Primark and more, featuring on RTE, Image, Tatler, Irish Country Magazine and beyo…
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A 66 year old J1 Solo Traveller Fiona Griffin shares her inspiring experencies as a Camp Leader in Wisconsin
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Forced into retirement at 66 Fiona Griffin decided that her exuberant energy needed to be given free reign. So she embarked on a J1 visa summer in the USA as a Camp Counsellor in Wisconsin. Fiona shares her experiences Solo Travelling, meeting a large new group of International Friends, learning new skills and having a fabulous Solo experience acro…
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Being fabulous, fun and brave with Jewellery Designer Maeve Barry
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The fabulous Maeve Barry joins me for a wonderful chat about her solo journey to jewellery design launching her incredible business Eve Ray as well as her concept online shop BlondeTheStore.com. Maeve also has her own successful PR company and talks about how important it is to build your career, learn resilience and be willing to take risks to get…
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Life is a Cycle - Sinead Kennedy talks to us about overcoming adversity and living a full and happy Solo travel Life
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When Sinéad Kennedy was 32 years old, she was overwhelmed, exhausted, mentally burnt out and sick of everything going wrong. After a traumatic life changing event she chose to pick herself up, shake herself off and live her life to the fullest. Sinead wrote a book called 'Life is a Cycle', which is an honest, light-hearted and moving memoir of one …
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A Solo Child 'Reality Check' from Author and Writer Vicki Notaro
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In this episode I talk to the very wonderful Vicki Notaro former Managing Director of VIP Publishing and author of her debut book 'Reality Check' which is released early next year. On this episode we talk about how Vicki made the difficult decision to leave her high profile job to go out on her own as a solo with multiple strings to her bow includi…
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"Keep seeing things through my eyes" - In Memory of Megan Nelms
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In this episode the lovely Callie Adams talks about her childhood friend Megan Nelms who very sadly passed away on October 23 2023. This episode is dedicated to her memory. Ariana met Megan while they were both solo travelling in Paris in February 2023. Megan was in remission from a battle with leukaemia and was on a mission to live life to the ful…
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Flying Solo - Dara Flynn explains why taking time for herself makes family life so much better
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This episode is brought to you by Seafield Hotel and Spa Resort Seafield Hotel and Spa Resort are offering 'Flying Solo' packages for anyone who wants to relax and rejuvenate. Starting at €168 for overnight B&B in a deluxe bedroom, Thermal Suite Access in our Award Winning Spa and a Three Course Evening Meal in our Village Bar & Grill. To book visi…
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From London to Longford, why living fast and slow is the perfect combo - Oliver Durkin
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On the episode Ariana chats to Ad man Oliver Durkin. Oliver is described as more of a dawn guy than a sunset guy. He graduated from University of Ulster, Ireland, 1991 in English and Theatre Studies. Wrote poems. Wrote prose. Took Photographs. Co-founded UK’s first digital TV advertising agency Guerillascope. Made set top boxes with wild men who fl…
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I was struck down with the lurgy this week so unfortunately this episode does not feature a fabulous inspiring guest. Instead you get to listen to me talk deliriously about how Solo Powered is now an award nominated podcast thanks to a 'Best New Podcast' nomination in The Irish Podcast Awards. I also talk about the importance of friends, family and…
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How to heal yourself from the inside out with Nicky Halliday
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On this episode Ariana chats to chef, DJ, coach and shamanic trance dance guide Nicky Halliday. Nicky has been sharing cacao, hosting ceremonies, wellness retreats and DJing at events and festivals for many year. As a chef she loves nourishing people with healthy food and also bringing people together to awaken their own inner healers in them, with…
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Top Solo Travel Tips from Travel Blogger Tara Povey
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On this episode Ariana chats to the fabulous travel blogger Tara Povey about her exciting life travelling to over 60 countries around the world and documenting it all for her successful travel blog @whereistara. Tara was born in New Zealand and raised in Ireland. So refers to herself as a hobbit raised by leprechauns. She tells a great story of how…
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Why a dog could make your Solo Life so much happier - Jon Garstang
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To celebrate World International Dog Day on August 26th Ariana chats to the brilliant Jon Garstang. Jon is a rocker, a musician, a yoga instructor, business owner, Dad to Ozzie and ultimately an amazing award winning dog whisperer, trainer and in many cases saviour. Jon runs The Positive Pet Project in Rhodes in Greece, he trains dogs, boards dogs …
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One woman's solo journey in a hand made canoe across Irelands waterways - Gwen Wilkinson
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Ariana has the pleasure and privilege of interviewing Gwen Wilkinson for episode 18 of the Solo Powered Podcast. In 2019, Gwen Wilkinson set herself the challenge of building a canoe and paddling it the length of Ireland, along a network of inland waterways. She set out from the shores of Lough Erne and navigated a 400km journey to the tidal waters…
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Women Un-branded, Cathy O'Connor talks about under representation of women over 40
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The wonderful fashion stylist Cathy O'Connor come on to talk about her fabulous career in fashion from working on TV's 'Off the rails', to being a magazine fashion editor and stylist to the stars. She has recently launched an important campaign called Women Un-Branded. Women Un-branded is a social awareness campaign that aims to create social chang…
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In the episode Ariana chats to Travel Entrepreneur of the year Rory King from Rory's Travel Club. Rory organises group trips throughout the year which he said attracts large numbers of solo travellers all looking to meet new people and have new experiences. Rory's Travel Club is a fantastic business which Rory started as a solo'prenuer and has amas…
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In this episode of Solo Powered, Ariana takes the opportunity to go Solo once again to celebrate Ariana's lucky number 16th episode. Ariana thanks the listeners, shares some feedback and recaps over the 15 episodes to date giving some guest updates along the way. Ariana also shares her thoughts on some big news items that took place during the week…
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