New York Fight Night Preview with Emmet Brennan! Delighted to have Irish Olympian and Pro Boxer Emmet Brennan as my final guest of Season 5 of Navigating New York! Emmet, a proud Dubliner, is fighting his 5th Professional Fight right here in New York City on Friday, December 6th, at the Melrose Ballroom in Astoria, Queens. ? Emmet represented Ireland at the 2020 Olympics, showcasing his unbelievable talent and determination on the global stage. ? His inspiring journey from amateur standout to professional athlete is a testament to his dedication to the sport and his passion for representing Ir ..read more

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, conte ..read more

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 y ..read more

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 gra ..read more

On this week’s episode I chat to Colin Broderick, a Northern Irish author, filmmaker and playwright living in New York City. Colin is a man I have wanted on the Podcast since I started Navigating New York, his work has had a profound effect on me personally and I was honored to have had this chat with him. Just 14 years ago, Colin was nearing the end of the road. Lost in the depths of alcohol addiction Colin found himself in the unfortunate position of being completely down and out in New York. From spending time in Jail to asking strangers for dollars around Time Square to fuel his alcohol ad ..read more

Money Talks! I had the pleasure of sitting down with Sean Kearney, owner of Amvoy Wealth for Episode 6 of the Season. Originally from Dublin, Sean has been a successful financial planner for 25 years and recently expanded his services to the U.S. As an Irish person living in America, I’ve often felt lost when it comes to financial management. Sean’s insights are not only invaluable but also surprisingly accessible, even for those of us who may not fit into the higher income bracket. His straightforward advice on planning for the future while managing, saving, and investing money is particularl ..read more

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, positiv ..read more

Fiona McEntee (Chicago, IL) is an Irish immigrant, naturalized U.S. citizen, and the Managing Attorney at McEntee Law Group. She is the former Chair of the Media and Advocacy Committee for AILA National and has been practicing immigration law exclusively for over 16 years. Fiona is regularly featured in national and international media including MSNBC, CNN, and The New York Times. She frequently speaks/writes on the extraordinary ability visa and green cards (O-1/EB-1A) and on immigration options for startups. Fiona is also the author of “U.S. Immigration Options for Startups: Accelerate Your ..read more

Niall Boyle is a great example of what can be achieved when we set our minds on a goal in New York City. From starting out as a college student, spending summers laboring on construction sites, to moving over as a graduate and mastering the art of Bartending. Niall is now Owner of the popular Blasket Pub and Founder / CEO at Irish Breakfast Box. The Blasket  is a cozy neighborhood pub featuring craft Irish influenced cuisine in addition to great cocktails and company  on 57th and  2nd Ave, New York The Irish Breakfast Box is a delivery service that offers an Irish Breakfast Me ..read more

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 sche ..read more