Solo Powered with Ariana Dunne
Ariana Dunne
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 solo'ers who who have discovered that the greatest relationship you will ever have is the one you have with yourself.
Ariana Dunne is a journalist, a life coach, celebrant, and an entrepreneur. She has worked for major publications including DMG, Bauer, Telegraph, Dennis, Maximum Media and the IFJ group.
Perpetually single by choice Ariana has lived a fabulous solo life for most of her twenties and thirties. In 2017 she bought an apartment by herself, in 2018 she set up her on businesses and in 2022 she spent a year solo travelling across Europe, albeit with her gorgeous cockapoo Molly in tow.
Next Ariana plans on exploring a solo journey to parenthood and wants to encourage more people to live happy lives doing things on their own with the launch of the Solo Powered podcast.
Follow Ariana on Instagram @ariana_dunne_ or visit www.arianadunne.com
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Life begins at Menopause a poignant Solo'preneur journey with Stefanie Daniels
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01/15/24 • 51 min
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 personalised support to executive-level employees and midlife women in the media workplace - mainly because she herself walked the walk with some of the UK's most popular media brands. She now helps hundreds of people transform their journey and understands better than anyone how these aren't just personal issues having herself experienced early menopause due following the loss of her beloved mother to cancer, and to the discovery of the BRCA1 gene and the serious life changing medical decisions she had to make as a result. Which is why she founded Life Begins at Menopause offering a safe space where people can talk about their symptoms, enhance nutrition and supplements and optimise their lifestyle.
Stefanie studied at the gold-standard Barefoot Coaching and College of Naturopathic Medicine and have been trained by Tedx Speaker Cynthia Thurlow specialising in Intermittent Fasting. She regularly gives inspirational talks, writes for health and wellness publications and appear as a guest on top-ranked podcasts.
#solopreneur
#solopowered
#menopause
#coaching
#safespace
#lovewhatyoudo
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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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01/08/24 • 52 min
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 beyond.
Lawson moved to Ireland from Zimbabwe at the age of 15 and had to navigate a new country, culture and friendships to find his own path in Ireland. His journey to success has not always been easy, he had to go to battle with his father in order to pursue his dream career in fashion, and avoid the route the rest of his family had taken in medicine and law. Lawson talks about his unique perspective as a straight, black man, in an industry where the majority of his peers are women and gay men. He discusses being single and his time on First Dates Ireland and highlights how sometimes it is good to spend time alone to find out what you really want from life.
Lawson talks about his proud inclusion in the 2023 book 'Black and Irish' and how important it is to stand out from the crowd and be proud of who you are, which can often be expressed in how we dress and present ourselves to the world.
Lawson is a brilliant example of a Solo Powered man in many aspects of his life.
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Being fabulous, fun and brave with Jewellery Designer Maeve Barry
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11/24/23 • 69 min
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 ahead and do the things you love to do. Maeve and I worked together in Irish Country Magazine and I am a huge fan of her earring range, which makes be feel bold and powerful every time I wear them. As Christmas draws near this is a perfect opportunity to support a local Irish Made brands whilst also investing in a little pocket of joy for yourself through the purchase of one of her products. I can't recommend them enough.
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 visit - visit www.seafieldhotel.com
#solo
#weartheearrings
#solopreneur
#solodesign
#childlessbychoice
#soloadventure
#solopassions
#lovewhatyoudo
#seafieldhotelandsparesort
#flyingsolo
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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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11/17/23 • 64 min
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 woman’s unwavering strength of character and commitment to live life with passion, fun and fulfilment. Sinéad bravely takes full responsibility for her happiness, having unforgettable cycling adventures and experiences while travelling solo all over the world. By taking quality time alone she unearths her life purpose and what she is truly made of. It was such a pleasure to chat to Sinead about her travels as well as her life wisdom.
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 visit - visit www.seafieldhotel.com
#solo
#solotravel
#solocycle
#solopreneur
#soloparent
#childfreeliving
#soloadventure
#solopassions
#solobychoice
#lovewhatyoudo
#seafieldhotelandsparesort
#flyingsolo
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"Keep seeing things through my eyes" - In Memory of Megan Nelms
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10/27/23 • 67 min
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 fullest in the here and now. Megan was a wonderful, kind, smart, fun, passionate and warm human who left an indelible mark on everyone who knew her. In this episode Callie and I honour Megan by talking about her, her legacy and why we must embrace life now and do everything we want to do before it is too late. Callie also talks about how her own solo travelling journey in South America and trekking the Camino helped her deal with her grief and how she was truly able to connect with herself in these important moments of solitude.
This episode is a celebration of life and love.
Once again thanks go to Seafield Hotel and Spa Resort for sponsoring this episode.
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 visit - visit www.seafieldhotel.com
#solo
#grief
#f*ckcancer
#lifeisforliving
#staypresent
#love
#solotravel
#soloadventure
#solopassions
#lovewhatyoudo
#seafieldhotelandsparesort
#flyingsolo
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A Solo Child 'Reality Check' from Author and Writer Vicki Notaro
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11/04/23 • 70 min
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 including freelance writing, consulting, podcasting and of course bagging a dream book deal with Penguin Books Ireland. We discuss pressure to climb the corporate ladder, burnout, stress, and how important it is for us to manage our health and wellbeing when working in busy corporate environments.
We also discuss her experience as a solo only child and also her decision to not have any children of her own and some of the stigmas or judgements that surround both.
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 visit - visit www.seafieldhotel.com
#solo
#solochild
#solopreneur
#soloparent
#childlessbychoice
#soloadventure
#solopassions
#solobychoice
#lovewhatyoudo
#seafieldhotelandsparesort
#flyingsolo
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Women Un-branded, Cathy O'Connor talks about under representation of women over 40
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08/11/23 • 79 min
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 change towards ageing in the fashion and beauty worlds. Spearheaded by stylist, broadcaster, and content creator, Cathy O’Connor, Women Un-branded gives a voice to women over 40 and beyond who have experienced a lack of representation and inclusion in many fashion and beauty brands’ marketing and advertising campaigns.
Women Un-branded recently conducted a *survey among women aged 35+, many of whom have significant spending power in the fashion and beauty industries. The survey revealed that 45% of this cohort spend up to €500 per month on fashion, while 61% spend up to €500 per month on beauty. At a time of extraordinary inclusion, many women over 40 feel they are on the outside looking in, and that the brands they are loyal to don’t always represent them in their campaigns. 71% would prefer to see more realistic portrayals of women in brand campaigns. Women Un-branded is calling for a more realistic portrayal of women over 40, highlighting their vivacity, wisdom, and value.
With the Women Un-branded campaign, Cathy wants to create awareness and act, and she is encouraging women to champion those who are creating a change. Women Un-branded is calling on women to be aware of which brands communicate with them directly, and if women feel ignored by brands or boutiques they support, speak up in a positive way.
Cathy has many ambitious plans for Women Un-branded including a shoot of real women who own their style across all age ranges from 40+, and even a podcast. As the founder, Cathy is also passionate about the media and brands having access to images of vibrant looking older women so that positive images of age are more available and therefore, may increase visibility. Watch this space! Women Un-branded is also open to working with agencies worldwide who want to create positive change to help them be inclusive in their work and there are plans for more in-depth research in the future.
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From Dragons Den to the Visionary Room - Susie Kilcoyne shares her Solopreneur journey
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03/26/24 • 51 min
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Celebrating Solo Powered's 40th Episode
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04/25/24 • 56 min
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 social channels.
We also talk to American listener Dr Vivian Vo. A multi-passionate Life Coach, Doctor, and Yoga Teacher, who has witnessed and experienced first hand the unique challenges folks of the global majority face. She is a coach who is passionate about helping AAPI folks. "We juggle societal expectations, internalized pressures, the strong need to help our communities, and the constant feeling of needing to prove ourselves."
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Why a 'solo' journey to motherhood doesn't have to be solo - Ellie Fazan Explains
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02/12/24 • 67 min
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, she says, she always searching for the gold at the end of the rainbow. One such pot of gold she has absolutely found is her beautiful sallow skinned brown eyed boy Sidney who was very fittingly born over Pride weekend in 2023. Ellie talks about her decision to have her beautiful baby boy with her gay best friend Eddie. On this episode Ellie talks about what it was like to be single when all her friends were getting married, how the pandemic affected her ability to meet anyone at a pivotal time in her biological clock, and after a trek down Everest base camp she made a decision to have a baby despite not being in a relationship. Instead she embarked on another love story, a platonic parenting route with her gay best friend Eddie. Ellie discusses the highs and lows of IVF, the, at times, painful struggle she had to ensure to become a mother and how navigating this new life with her baby and her friends is still very much a learning curve.
This is a beautiful episode showcasing that love and family comes in many different forms. That we don't have to accept the cards we are dealt but we can shuffle up that deck and deal ourselves a new hand, a hand of our own making and a hand that allows us to live the life we want to lead. I learned so much from Ellie as I continue on my own fertility journey and I hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as I did.
#solopowered
#soloparenting
#solojourneytoparenthood
#platonicparenting
#lgbtqi+parents
#livethelifeyouwanttolead
#love
#family
#ivf
#ivfbaby
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FAQ
How many episodes does Solo Powered with Ariana Dunne have?
Solo Powered with Ariana Dunne currently has 40 episodes available.
What topics does Solo Powered with Ariana Dunne cover?
The podcast is about Places & Travel, Society & Culture, Parenting, Empowerment, Solo, Adventure, Podcasts, Business, Single, Travel and Careers.
What is the most popular episode on Solo Powered with Ariana Dunne?
The episode title 'From Dragons Den to the Visionary Room - Susie Kilcoyne shares her Solopreneur journey' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Solo Powered with Ariana Dunne?
The average episode length on Solo Powered with Ariana Dunne is 60 minutes.
How often are episodes of Solo Powered with Ariana Dunne released?
Episodes of Solo Powered with Ariana Dunne are typically released every 7 days, 2 hours.
When was the first episode of Solo Powered with Ariana Dunne?
The first episode of Solo Powered with Ariana Dunne was released on Apr 13, 2023.
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