Welcome back to the Motivation Interview podcast. In this week's episode Allen speaks with educator, Vriti Saraf. Vriti is a phenomenal young lady who has spend her career empowering students to learn their own way and is looking to see how we can make positive changes by utilising technology in education so every learner can recognise their own ab…

Welcome to part two of my interview with internationally renowned sports scientist, Simon Brundish. In this episode, Simon talks about family life, building a career in sport and how he has loved focusing on helping young people to develop their mental and physical health. #motivation #sportscience #youthsports…

This week I chat with internationally renowned sports scientist, Simon Brundish, which was so engaging that it turned into two episodes! In part one of our conversation, we delve into Simon's life growing up with a young mother, going into care and excelling at sport & school. Simon's story is absolutely fascinating and a true inspiration. #motivat…

In this week's episode, Allen chats with Tadgh Murphy, a young man who is in secondary school with big ambitions to become a comedian and podcaster. Tadgh takes us through the challenges he has faced, managing the condition arthrogryposis, as well as being a wheelchair user in society today. Tadgh's journey is so inspiring, we have no doubt you'll …

In this week's episode I chat with artist Jodie O'Donoghue, who just so happens to be my cousin! Jodie talks about how art was always a big part of life growing up and how she dreamed of having her own studio as a child, and has fulfilled this dream. Jodie also delves into how her travels have inspired her and the importance of living by the sea wh…

In today's episode, I sit down with my co-host from the Anfield Index Pro MindField sports psychology podcast, Dr Andrew Vincent. Based in the US, Andrew talks about the importance of sport as a child, the family dynamics he experienced growing up and becoming a sports psychologist, as well as so much more. Hope you enjoy this one.…

In the latest episode of the Motivation Interview Podcast, I sit down with former Tool and current Ministry bassist, Paul D'Amour. Paul brings us through his life growing up, the challenges he experienced in the education system, founding one of rocks most illustrious bands and then walking away at the height of their fame. We also get to glimpse i…

Hi everyone and welcome back to Episode 2 of the Motivation Interview podcast. In this week's episode, I speak with Katie McKeown. Katie is a young lady who talks very openly about the challenges she has faced in trying to participate in football at a competitive level, a notion that most males don't ever have to think twice about, and how that ins…

Welcome back to the Motivation Interview podcast. In this week's episode, Allen chats with business psychologist, Sue Firth. Sue takes us through life growing up as the child of a military parent and the impact this had on her growing up and moving into the field of psychology. Sue also discusses the importance of self care and getting a better und…

In today's episode, Allen chats with Dr. Fraser Carson. Fraser is Assistant Professor of Coaching and Sport Psychology at LUNEX University in Luxembourg. Fraser talks about his sporting career and the highs and lows of working in professional sport as well as his focus on increasing female participation in sport. Listen to two long-time friends dis…

In the latest episode of the Motivation Interview, Allen chats with CEO of Leinster Rugby, Shane Nolan. Shane talks about his early life in boarding school, through his years working in business and tech, right up to taking over the role of CEO at his beloved Leinster. Hope you all enjoy this one! #leinsterrugby #motivation #IRFU…

In this episode, Allen chats with radio presenter, Sinead Brassil. Sinead fills us in on the impact a good teacher had on her future career as a presenter for LMFM radio, how an unexpected pregnancy turned into a gift and how her dedication to research has made all the difference in helping to shape her professionalism. Hope you enjoy this one and …

In this latest episode, Allen sits down with Gags Tandon, creator of Anfield Index, one of the primary resources for everything Liverpool Football Club. Gags tells us about life growing up and the challenges he faced in school, immersing himself in the internet and it's potential, and his desire to give people a voice. The conversation was so intri…

The Motivation Interview podcast returns with former Irish rugby international, Niall Ronan. In this episode, Niall takes us through life growing up in Co Meath and finding a love for rugby, which he was able to turn into career due to his determination and work ethic. We also delve into life after rugby and how Niall has supported others to create…

In this episode, Allen chats with forensic health & learning coach, author and neurodivergent advocate, Olive Hickmott. Olive is a world leader in developing supports for neurodivergent people and takes us through her journey of her own learning struggles, her "AH-HA!" moments, and developing the Empowering Learning programme. Olive's knowledge and…

This week Allen talks with Ireland's first ever professional female boxer, former world champion and trailblazer Deirdre Gogarty. Deirdre tells us about walking into the gym for the first time when women weren’t allowed to box, being in the first ever female PPV fight, right through to winning her frist World title. As the Deirdre Gogarty Legacy Co…

In this episode, Allen meets professional MMA fighter, Ciarán Clarke, ahead of his fight in Dublin this coming weekend. Ciarán takes us through leaving school early and how the words of those around us can sometimes have a much bigger impact than they expect. Ciarán is open & honest and his dedication to his craft shines through. #mma #inspiration …

Welcome to series 7 of the Motivation Interview podcast. Allen kicks off with a great chat with writer/director, Darren Thornton. Darren chats about getting into movies at a young age and the confidence of youth, when it came to creating. Darren's honesty around the highs and lows of the industry, is a breath of fresh air and we know you will love …

Allen & Lisa are joined this week by GirlWhoShivers, aka Tech, from the Hypnos project, to chat about the importance of equality and community in the web3 space and how we can learn from our kids! #parenting #parentsontheblockchain #nfts #nftcommunity #children #onlinesafetyDoor Allen O'Donoghue

Allen & Lisa are joined this week by Anna Skates to chat about understanding why our children can react they way they do and how this impacts them while online! #parenting #parentsontheblockchain #nfts #nftcommunity #children #onlinesafetyDoor Allen O'Donoghue

Allen & Lisa are joined this week by Irishnftgal to discuss consent and online use of our information in order to help our children understand their rights as they grow up in a more digital world! #parenting #parentsontheblockchain #nfts #nftcommunity #children #onlinesafety #consentDoor Allen O'Donoghue

Allen & Lisa are joined this week by Tech & Jay to breakdown all the different elements of the blockchain, nfts and crypto and how you can learn alongside your kids and help them navigate the new world that will be available to them! #parenting #parentsontheblockchain #nfts #nftcommunity #children #onlinesafety…

Allen and Lisa are joined this week by Dom to breakdown all the different elements of the blockchain, nfts and crypto and how you can learn alongside your kids and help them navigate the new world that will be available to them! #parenting #parentsontheblockchain #nfts #nftcommunity #children #onlinesafety…

Allen and Lisa are joined this week by RainafazzAF breakdown all the different elements of the blockchain, nfts and crypto and how you can learn alongside your kids and help them navigate the new world that will be available to them! #parenting #parentsontheblockchain #nfts #nftcommunity #children #onlinesafety…

Allen and Lisa are joined this week by Anna Skates breakdown all the different elements of the blockchain, nfts and crypto and how you can learn alongside your kids and help them navigate the new world that will be available to them! #parenting #parentsontheblockchain #nfts #nftcommunity #children #onlinesafety…

In this episode, Allen sits down with Amelia from Happy Nation, a project working to empower people to make positive change in their lives through simple daily steps! Amelia talks about her own challenges growing up and her inspiration for the project. #mentalhealth #motivation #nftcommunity #web3Door Allen O'Donoghue

Allen and Lisa breakdown all the different elements of the blockchain, nfts and crypto and how you can learn alongside your kids and help them navigate the new world that will be available to them! #parenting #parentsontheblockchain #nfts #nftcommunity #children #onlinesafetyDoor Allen O'Donoghue

Allen and Lisa breakdown all the different elements of the blockchain, nfts and crypto and how you can learn alongside your kids and help them navigate the new world that will be available to them! #parenting #parentsontheblockchain #nfts #nftcommunity #children #onlinesafetyDoor Allen O'Donoghue

Almost 1 year to the date since their first interview, Allen chats with Yam & Raph from the World of Women NFT project and how life has changed for them since they launched. They discuss the personal & professional changes they have experienced and where they see the future of the organisation as a whole! #worldofwomennft #nftcommunity #nfts #motiv…

In preparation for Allen's follow up interview with Yam & Raph from World of Women, which will be released next week, here is the very first interview with them from August 2021, just after the release of the original World of Women NFT project. The pair discuss their hopes and dreams for the project and how it has impacted on their lives. #motivat…

Allen and Lisa breakdown all the different elements of the blockchain, nfts and crypto and how you can learn alongside your kids and help them navigate the new world that will be available to them! #parenting #parentsontheblockchain #nfts #nftcommunity #children #onlinesafetyDoor Allen O'Donoghue

Allen and Lisa breakdown all the different elements of the blockchain, nfts and crypto and how you can learn alongside your kids and help them navigate the new world that will be available to them! #parenting #parentsontheblockchain #nfts #nftcommunity #children #onlinesafetyDoor Allen O'Donoghue

Allen and Lisa breakdown all the different elements of the blockchain, nfts and crypto and how you can learn alongside your kids and help them navigate the new world that will be available to them! #parenting #parentsontheblockchain #nfts #nftcommunity #children #onlinesafetyDoor Allen O'Donoghue

Allen and Lisa breakdown all the different elements of the blockchain, nfts and crypto and how you can learn alongside your kids and help them navigate the new world that will be available to them! #parenting #parentsontheblockchain #nfts #nftcommunity #children #onlinesafetyDoor Allen O'Donoghue

Allen and Lisa breakdown all the different elements of the blockchain, nfts and crypto and how you can learn alongside your kids and help them navigate the new world that will be available to them! #parenting #parentsontheblockchain #nfts #nftcommunity #children #onlinesafetyDoor Allen O'Donoghue

Allen and Lisa breakdown all the different elements of the blockchain, nfts and crypto and how you can learn alongside your kids and help them navigate the new world that will be available to them! #parenting #parentsontheblockchain #nfts #nftcommunity #children #onlinesafetyDoor Allen O'Donoghue

Allen and Lisa breakdown all the different elements of the blockchain, nfts and crypto and how you can learn alongside your kids and help them navigate the new world that will be available to them!Door Allen O'Donoghue

In the latest episode, Allen chats with the wonderful, Vicky Flores. Vicky has been a powerhouse in striving to bring equality and inclusion to the forefront of the NFT world. By documenting her own journey, Vicky has brought so many new people into the space! #inclusion #equality #nfts #nftcommunity #crypto #motivation…

In the latest episode, Allen speaks with Jashon Mills, project manager for the highly successful Women Tribe NFT project. Jashon takes us through his life & career both inside and out of the crypto world! #nfts #nftproject #nftcommunity #womentribe #motivationDoor Allen O'Donoghue

In this week's episode, Allen sits down with Katie Hultquist from Outright Action International, an organisation that works to gain equality for the LGBTIQ Community around the world. Katie discusses her passion for equality growing up and getting into activism as well as Outright's move into Web3!Door Allen O'Donoghue

In this week's episode, Allen speaks with Cliodhna from Connect FRC about the organisations trying to get a Community Centre built in the Moneymore area of Drogheda. The organisations are currently all in inadequate accommodation and the staff are working hard to bring this vision in to reality. #nfts #nftcommunity #nftcharity #morethanart…

In this week's episode, Allen chats with Teresa from Boomerang Youth Cafe in Drogheda about the programmes and projects they run and how, support from Face Painted Kids could significantly impact what the service could offer! #nfts #nftcommunity #youthcharity #nftcharity #youthprojectDoor Allen O'Donoghue

In this episode, Allen talks to Stephanie from Sosad Ireland about the charity and the work they do to support people dealing with suicide. As one of the charities that the Face Painted Kids project hopes to support, we feel it's essential for people to understand why we are working with the charities we have chosen. Enjoy! #nfts #nftcommunity #nft…

This week, Allen chats with eleven year old, Indigo, creator of the Quokka Qommunity NFT project. Indigo is a phenomenal young lady who is looking to raise funds to support the endangered Australian animal, the Quokka! But this is just the beginning for Indigo, who has great plans to develop and be part of building the future of web3! The cuteness …

In this week's episode, Allen sits down with NFT artist, BowTiedTreeFrog, for an open & frank discussion about the impact of moving around a lot as a child, the challenges in her professional life & how she found her place in the world of NFTs. #motivation #nfts #nftcommunity #nftartistDoor Allen O'Donoghue

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As we work through our new NFT series, I have been asked by a number of people to republish my original interview with Yam & Raph from the World of Women project. We met just after they originally launched and are planning a follow up conversation, later in 2022. So, as requested, here's the World of Women before they exploded!…

In episode 3, Allen gets to chat with NFTignition about getting into crypto trading, then progressing onto NFT's before taking over & rebuilding the struggling Fame Lady Squad. What a story this is, enjoy! #nft #nftcommunity #fameladysquad #crypto #podcast #motivationDoor Allen O'Donoghue

In the latest episode, Allen chats to NFT artist, Aoife O'Dwyer, creator of the Foofees project about growing up surrounded by creativity and joining the NFT community and finding her niche!Door Allen O'Donoghue

In the first episode of the brand new NFT special series, Allen sits down with the team behind the highly successful Hypnos NFT project. The team chat about getting into the space and how NFT's are changing the value that artists are seeing for their work.Door Allen O'Donoghue