Navigating New York

Sophie Colgan

Welcome to 'Navigating New York', a Podcast where I chat to people living and working in one of the most fast paced cities in the world. These conversations will explore both the professional and personal journeys my guests have been on in the Big Apple. Whether you are living in New York, planning to move, or just interested in hearing real stories from people pursuing the 'American Dream' I hope you enjoy.

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Rhiannon Gilvarry: Navigating the J-1 Graduate Visa

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10/07/24 • 57 min

Delighted to welcome Rhiannon Gilvarry, a recent MSc Digital Marketing Graduate UCD as my guest for Episode 7! Originally from Dublin, Rhiannon is currently in New York on her J-1 Graduate Visa, and it’s been a pleasure to watch her journey unfold since she arrived in the city.

I’ve had the opportunity to meet many of our recent graduates through Navigating New York's partnership with the Graduate Gateway program. The Graduate Gateway is a fantastic resource for J-1 graduates looking to connect, find employment, and build their professional networks in NYC. They host events and promote J-1 graduates to potential employers on LinkedIn. You can learn more about this incredible program here: Graduate Gateway, and check out their LinkedIn page here: Graduate Gateway LinkedIn.

I had the pleasure of meeting Rhiannon shortly after she arrived in NYC, and her drive and determination have been inspiring to witness. She’s worked tirelessly to find the right job for her visa, all while saying “yes” to extra opportunities and building valuable skills along the way. In just one year, she’s built a professional network and made the most of her time in New York—truly embodying the hustle mentality.

In this episode, Rhiannon shares invaluable tips on finding a place to live, applying for jobs, navigating interviews, adjusting to American work culture, and building your professional profile during your J-1 year in NYC. Whether you're a J-1 graduate yourself or just curious about what it’s like to navigate this journey, Rhiannon’s advice is sure to inspire and guide you.

I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!

Connect with Rhiannon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhiannon-gilvarry/

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Navigating New York is proudly sponsored by Amvoy Wealth: a Cross Border Financial Planning Firm specialising in assisting Irish citizens with financial interest in Ireland and the United States. Get in touch today: [email protected] / www.amvoywealth.com
Please rate & review wherever you listen. Thank you to my incredible video producer Adrian Mullan: https://www.ampedvision.com.au/
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And if you would like to support the Podcast you can at buymeacoffee.com

Carly Colgan Bates, making the NYC Dream a reality

Navigating New York

09/23/24 • 44 min

In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with the amazing Carly Colgan Bates, a proud Dublin native who is chasing her dreams in New York City! Carly has been in NYC for four and a half years and is the co-founder of Ealu, an Irish self-care brand.

Ealu focuses on providing moments of escape through their range of Irish-made body care products. With active formulas and unique scents, their offerings are designed to rejuvenate your skin and refresh your senses.

I met Carly a year ago, and I was instantly captivated by her vibrant energy. She is truly one of the most driven, positive, and impressive women I've come across in New York. From her decision to move to the city to balancing a full-time senior-level job while building her brand in her spare time, Carly exemplifies what can be achieved with a positive mindset and hard work!
I hope you are as inpsired by Carly as I am - and I truly encourage you to try Ealu, who ship to the US! make sure you are following Carly and Ealu on instagram!
Ealu will have a pop up on sat, nov 16th from 10am to 3pm at the women with ambition founders expo at Bryant Park NYC!

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Navigating New York with Big Shane

Navigating New York

06/16/21 • 71 min

On this week’s Episode I chat to the Legend Shane Kenny, aka Big Shane.

Shane is is originally from County Meath and moved to the US in 2016 where he started off on a Graduate Visa after College teaching rugby to kids in L.A. After that he made the move to New York City and immediately felt like he had found a home away from home.

Shane started out bartending in Queens and Manhattan on arrival in 2017. A big man at 6’7, Shane is known around New York as Big Shane, because of his gentle giant nature and larger than life personality.

In 2020 Shane and his partner and professionally trained pastry chef Sarah Pleitez made what was originally a bit of a running joke between them in to a Business, and created and launched Big Shane’s Icecream - Icecream inspirited by Irish tastebuds.

For as long as Shane can remember he has loved ice cream. Growing up, he spent many an Irish summer day in Ballivor with a 99 Cone in hand (also known as a soft serve in America).
Fast forward one year and Big Shane’s Icecream is taking off in a big way. It can be bought by the pint or single serve in various locations around Manhattan and Queens check out all the locations on bigshanesicecream.com

In August 2020 Shane got a big blow when he was diagnosed with Stage 3 Testicular Cancer. Shane underwent surgery and chemo all during Covid and at the young age of 27, being far away from home and without health insurance – it was a horrendous time for him. However, a testament to how well-loved he is, in less than 24 hours his friends and the Irish American Community in Sunnyside Queens raised over $30,000 for him through Go Fund Me.

Shane is now in remission and his ice-cream business is getting bigger by the day, they have now outgrown their own space and have moved production to a manufacturer on a farm Upstate. Soon you will be able to get Big Shane’s Icecream Nationwide! You can also book Big Shane’s icecream for events and pop ups.

This man is destined for great things, and I hope you get as much from our chat as I did!

Find him on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bigshanesicecream

Instagram: @bigshanesicecream

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Vivienne Sayers O'Callaghan

Navigating New York

04/10/24 • 53 min

Fáilte ar ais go Navigating New York! On this episode I chat to TikTok sensation @Vivienne_in_nyc
Vivienne is a new arrival to the Big Apple and her energy and enthusiasm is infectious! It is truly mind blowing to see what Vivienne has achieved in less than a year here - Vivienne is a brilliant example of what you can achieve with a little bit of self belief and, as she puts it, some "chancing of the arm"!
Even as someone almost a decade older, I draw so much inspiration from Vivienne - she is unapolegitcally authentic, and that authenticity has amassed her over 150,000 followers on TikTok!
Through social media, Vivienne is promoting the Irish Language and making Irish culture more accessible to an Irish American audience.
If you are a newcomer to New York, or perhaps you are considering a new venture - you will get so much from this conversation!
Thank you so much for listening!

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Amie Wiley Founder of Active with Amie

Navigating New York

02/06/24 • 40 min

Welcome back to Navigating New York, A podcast sharing the stories of the Irish living and working in the Big Apple!

On this episode I sit down with a new Irish addition to New York City, Amie Wiley. Amie, from County Clare is Founder of Active with Amie a training, nutrition and mindset program that helps women get stronger from the inside out. Active with Amie provides one-on-one online coaching, and Amie has led international workshops on movement and mindfulness, her minfulness journal is also a best seller!

On top of all of that, Amie is a talented content creator, and her social media presence is rising by the day. Amie’s energy is infectious and it is so brilliant to see a young Irish woman navigating New York with such drive and focus. I’m so excited to continue to watch her light shine in New York, and I hope you are as inspired by her as I am!
Follow Amie on instagram @amie_wiley
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Navigating New York with Mickey Coleman

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09/09/21 • 58 min

On this week’s Episode I chat to Mickey Coleman, a well-known &respected Tyrone man living in New York for 10 years. Mickey has two All Ireland Football Medals with Tyrone from 2003 and 2005, and is still very involved in the GAA here in New York with his club. Rockland.

When he moved to New York Mickey met his now wife Erin, and the pair have two gorgeous young sons. Mickey and Erin are both musicians and Erin runs her own School of Irish Music & Arts. On top of all of that, Mickey owns his own construction company Shoreline Builders and has navigated his journey in New York very impressively.

However, just 5 months ago everything changed for Mickey when he suffered what’s known as a widow maker heart attack, a form of heart attack with only a 6% survival rate .At just 41 years of age and a very fit and healthy father of 2, the heart attack completely changed Mickey's approach to life.

We chat about what Mickey calls a spiritual awakening, and a new approach to life that encompasses 3 main areas of wellness, physical, mental and spiritual. Mickey’s recovery and heart functionality has stumped his doctors and he tells me why he thinks a plant based diet is medicine for the body.

Mickey and Erin have set up an Instagram page called @heartyplantbasedfood which is an account full of food recipes they believe will change your Health & Wellbeing.

We chat about all of this but not before I get Mickey’s predictions on the All-Ireland Final this Saturday between Tyrone and Mayo!

I hope you enjoy!
Links:
https://www.instagram.com/heartyplantbasedfood/
https://www.facebook.com/ErinLoughranSchoolofIrishMusicandArts
https://www.shorelinenyc.com/

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Navigating New York with Maurice Barron

Navigating New York

02/02/21 • 49 min

On Episode 2 of the Podcast I chat with my friend Maurice Barron. I met Maurice through our GAA Club here in New York, 'Manhattan Gaels' where he was a Founding Member and Chairperson. He moved to New York 16 years ago from County Waterford in Ireland and is a true example of what working hard and taking chances can do for your career. I have always looked up to Maurice as a great mentor and friend and am delighted to share our conversation with you.
Maurice is currently Vice President of Data & Platform Solutions at Zenith, and if like me you aren't sure what "Data & Platform Solutions" actually means, Maurice explains it for us!
He wouldn't say it himself but he is hugely successful in his industry and is flown around the World to do his job.
2020 was an extremely challenging year for Maurice and his wife Kandice as their baby girl Ava was diagnosed with Kidney Cancer. We talk about her battle during the height of Covid and how being in New York to get treatment possibly saved Ava's life. I hope you find Maurice's outlook on life as inspiring as I do.

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Doireann Ní Ghlacáin How To Gael Podcast

Navigating New York

10/28/24 • 43 min

I have a special guest for you this week and am so happy to have caught up with Doireann Ní Ghlacáin while she was recently in New York working on a project for RTÉ Radio 1. Doireann is a talented Irish musician, Gaeilgeoir (Irish speaker), broadcaster, and one third of the popular "How To Gael" podcast—a bilingual podcast committed to reviving the Irish language in a really fun, accessible way.

It was brilliant to get to chat with Doireann about her work for RTÉ Radio 1 while she is in New York—as well as hear her perspective on Irish culture globally, the revival of the Irish language, contemporary Ireland, GAA shorts in Williamsburg and so much more!
Make sure you check out The How To Gael Podcast here and you can follow Doireann on instagram here

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Parenting in NYC Gemma Allen & Aisling Marron

Navigating New York

09/02/24 • 57 min

Welcome back to Navigating New York. I am your host Sophie Colgan and this week I am thrilled to share my recent interview with two brilliant Irish women in NYC, Gemma Allen and Aisling Marron. Gemma and Aisling are both based in NYC and it was so insightful to hear what life as a parent in NYC is like. We chat about the cultural differences in parenting between Ireland and America, the US school system, societal pressures on parents, work/life balance, making friends, babysitters, socializing, staying sane and more!

Thank you to Gemma and Aisling for carving out time in their busy schedules to be guests on Navigating New York! Really grateful for their honesty, vulnerability and the tips and advice they shared on parenting in New York City.

Gemma Allen is Director at USA Mason Hayes Curran, Contributor at Forbes and @Nasdaq.com | Advisory Board Barretstown LinkedIn

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_gemmaverse/

Aisling is a freelance Writer and you can subscribe to her substack ‘Notes from New York’ here: https://substack.com/@aislingmarron

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aislingmarron/

Forbes Articles

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Conor Twomey: AI, Mentorship & Atomic Habits

Navigating New York

10/21/24 • 45 min

My guest this week is a County Cork man and a true AI visionary—Conor Twomey!

Conor is co-founder of AI1 and an accomplished executive leader with over 15 years of experience tackling the toughest data challenges for top corporations around the globe.

I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Conor for several years in New York, and am always struck by his positive attitude, how much he accomplishes in 24 hours (!) as well as how generous he is with his time. He’s a Dad of two, a n impressive runner, and he consistently goes above and beyond to help others, especially through mentoring and supporting young professionals in NYC. I’m incredibly grateful that he was able to carve out time in his hectic schedule to join me as a guest.

Conor’s career journey has been nothing short of remarkable. He was the former Head of AI Strategy at KX, part of the global First Derivatives, a global consultancy and technology firm that specializes in providing solutions for the financial services industry. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Newry, Northern Ireland.

Today, Conor is a sought-after speaker, known for his expert insights on everything from AI and machine learning to generative AI and next-gen data analytics.

In this episode, we discuss his career journey, the power of AI, and we also discuss how important mentorship is, running, and how sometimes saying “no” has been a game changer for his own health and wellbeing.

I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! Follow Conor on LinkedIn here! https://www.linkedin.com/in/conortwomey/
Conor is an Ambassador for GOAL and will participate in their Great Ethiopian Run this November - you can find out more here: https://www.goalus.org/greatrun/

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How many episodes does Navigating New York have?

Navigating New York currently has 49 episodes available.

What topics does Navigating New York cover?

The podcast is about Irish, New York, Society & Culture, Career, Personal Journals, Development, Podcasts, Nyc, Self-Improvement, Education, Travel and Networking.

What is the most popular episode on Navigating New York?

The episode title 'Maeve Higgins & Katie Boyle' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Navigating New York?

The average episode length on Navigating New York is 49 minutes.

How often are episodes of Navigating New York released?

Episodes of Navigating New York are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Navigating New York?

The first episode of Navigating New York was released on Jan 24, 2021.

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Sophie Colgan

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