Navigating New York

Sophie Colgan
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Navigating New York Podcast

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. 

  1. Carly Colgan Bates, making the NYC Dream a reality

    1 DAY AGO

    Carly Colgan Bates, making the NYC Dream a reality

    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 ag...

    45 min
  2. Your Visa Questions, Answered! with Fiona McEntee

    SEP 16

    Your Visa Questions, Answered! with Fiona McEntee

    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 opt...

    59 min
  3. Starting A Business with Niall Boyle

    SEP 9

    Starting A Business with Niall Boyle

    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&nbs...

    49 min
  4. Parenting in NYC Gemma Allen & Aisling Marron

    SEP 2

    Parenting in NYC Gemma Allen & Aisling Marron

    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, soci...

    57 min
  5. Eamonn Coghlan Irish Olympian

    AUG 6

    Eamonn Coghlan Irish Olympian

    From Olympian to Humanitarian: Eamonn Coghlan's Journey is one to be inspired by! It was a pleasure to get to sit down with Eamonn, one of Ireland's all-time Great Athletes to discuss life as a kid in Ireland, his career defining move to America, and how Ireland perform in the 2024 Olympic games in Paris - almost 50 years on from Eamonn's first ever Olympic Games in 1976.Eamonn is a long-time Ambassador and Patron for GOAL an Irish humanitarian agency founded by former Irish Press journalist,...

    42 min
  6. Vivienne Sayers O'Callaghan

    APR 10

    Vivienne Sayers O'Callaghan

    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 Vivien...

    53 min
  7. Maeve Higgins & Katie Boyle

    MAR 12

    Maeve Higgins & Katie Boyle

    Happy St Patrick's day/week/ month! As a special St. Patrick's edition, I have not one, but two amazing guests! Drum roll please... it's Maeve Higgins and Katie Boyle! I am a huge admirer of these two hilarious and brilliant Irish women in New York and I know many of you lovely listeners are too. I am so inspired by how they use their voices and platforms for advocacy. Maeve and Katie are consistently sharing important resources and information on their instagram so make sure to gi...

    57 min

  8. FEB 27

    Andrew Lynch CEO Mason Alexander & Enable

    In this episode of Navigating New York, I caught up with my friend Andrew Lynch. I met Andrew last year in New York, and ever since, I've been fascinated by his story. Andrew is the founder & CEO of Mason Alexander, a talent solutions company he started in Ireland that has expanded internationally, and more recently Andrew started a new business venture starting a company called Enable, a digital services company sourcing engineering teams for clients across the globe.Beyond his impressiv...

    42 min
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About

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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  • Creator
    Sophie Colgan
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Navigating New York
  • Show Website
    Navigating New York

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