Digg Podcast

CAROLINE O'NEILL
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  • Business
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The Digg Podcast is about making a difference in life and business. In my opinion, there is no way the two can be separated. Throughout the podcast, I will speak to people who are doing inspiring things in the business world but also those who have a personal story to tell. I hope you learn from and become inspired by what you hear, realising that we can all make a difference no matter what path we take in life. Thank you for listening. IG: https://www.instagram.com/diggforsuccess/ LI: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/carolineoneilldigg

  1. 1d ago

    E198: Paddy Raff: The Man Behind the Laughs

    Paddy Raff is one of Northern Ireland’s best known comedians, a stand-up performer and comedy writer who went from making funny videos for family and friends to selling out Belfast’s SSE Arena. Paddy talks about growing up in West Belfast, the early social media videos that unexpectedly went viral and how quickly his stand-up career took off. He opens up about family life, his sister Sarah and how growing up with a sibling with special needs shaped his perspective on life and how he treats people. He also talks about creativity and ADHD, the impact of AI on comedy and human connection, knowing your worth personally and professionally, learning when to say no to work and why family will always come before taking every opportunity. Of course, there are plenty of laughs, including a brilliant story involving a Dunnes Stores display bed that has to be heard. A funny, honest conversation about the person behind Paddy Raff, the career he has built and what really matters to him. Links from Episode Paddy Raff: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/paddyraffcomedy/?hl=en  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@paddyraffcomedy  Tour Tickets - https://paddyraffcomedy.com/  Brought to you in partnership with… McKeever Hotels: You can purchase gift vouchers here - https://mckeeverhotels.com/  ProfileTree: A Belfast web design, SEO, video and AI agency, founded by Ciaran Connolly in 2011, that helps businesses across Northern Ireland, Ireland and the UK get found online. Ciaran speaks and trains regularly on practical AI for business, and the team now works on AI SEO, which means checking and fixing whether a business shows up when a customer asks ChatGPT or Google's AI for a recommendation. FREE AI Visibility Check: https://profiletree.com/ai-seo/

    E198: Paddy Raff: The Man Behind the Laughs

  2. Sep 28

    E197: Building a Beauty Brand: Louise McDonnell (LMD) on Business, Family & Body Image

    Louise McDonnell, better known as LMD, is a makeup artist, content creator and beauty entrepreneur behind LMD Cosmetics, LMD Beauty and Pearla Bay. Louise shares the real story behind her success and speaks openly about parts of her life she has never discussed publicly before. From building her career in makeup and growing a huge social media following, to family pressures, burnout, body image, dieting and realising that food had become a coping mechanism, Louise gives an honest look at what has happened behind the scenes. She also talks about business growth, showing up online, taking opportunities, knowing your worth and why getting comfortable with being uncomfortable matters. An honest conversation about beauty, business, social media, motherhood, confidence and everything people don’t always see behind the scenes. Links from Episode Louise McDonnell Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/louisemcdonnell_/?hl=en  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@louisemcdonnell_  Brought to you in partnership with… McKeever Hotels: You can purchase gift vouchers here - https://mckeeverhotels.com/  ProfileTree: A Belfast web design, SEO, video and AI agency, founded by Ciaran Connolly in 2011, that helps businesses across Northern Ireland, Ireland and the UK get found online. Ciaran speaks and trains regularly on practical AI for business, and the team now works on AI SEO, which means checking and fixing whether a business shows up when a customer asks ChatGPT or Google's AI for a recommendation. FREE AI Visibility Check https://profiletree.com/ai-seo/

    E197: Building a Beauty Brand: Louise McDonnell (LMD) on Business, Family & Body Image

  3. Jul 27

    E196: Classical Singer Russell Watson on the Diagnosis that Changed Everything

    Russell Watson is one of the world’s most successful classical singers, with more than seven million albums sold and performances for royalty, presidents and the Pope. Russell Watson shares how he went from factory night shifts and working men’s clubs in Salford, England, to international success. He opens up about the warning signs that were dismissed as stress, the life changing diagnosis that followed and the moment he realised everything could change. Russell also talks about surviving serious illness, rebuilding his career, staying grounded through fame and why talent, hard work and trusting your own instincts have kept him at the top for more than 25 years. Links from Episode Russell Watson  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/officialrussellwatson/?hl=en Tour Dates - https://www.awaywithmedia.com/tours/russell-watson  Location Partner - Dunadry Hotel and Gardens https://www.dunadry.com/  which is part of https://mckeeverhotels.com/  Use Digg15 for 15% off B&B stays in any of their seven hotels. Code valid until 30th September, applicable on stays up to 30th March 2027

    E196: Classical Singer Russell Watson on the Diagnosis that Changed Everything

  4. Jul 20

    E195: Black Paddy on Irish Humour, Racism and the Man Behind the Viral Videos

    Black Paddy (Fabu-D) is one of Ireland’s most recognisable online personalities, a comedian, storyteller and content creator known for travelling through towns across the island, meeting people, sharing laughs and bringing his own energy everywhere he goes. He shares the story behind Black Paddy, coming to Ireland from Nigeria, building a life here, and becoming a bridge between cultures. He opens up about Irish humour, racism, social media, fatherhood, faith, comedy and the personal battles that shaped the man behind the viral videos. A funny, honest and powerful conversation about identity, culture, resilience, second chances and why what you give out comes back to you. Links from Episodes Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blackpaddy_official/?hl=en  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@the_black_paddy?lang=en  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheBlackPaddyShow/videos  Website - https://www.black-paddy.com/  Location Partner - Dunadry Hotel and Gardens https://www.dunadry.com/  which is part of https://mckeeverhotels.com/  Use Digg15 for 15% off B&B stays in any of their seven hotels. Code valid until 30th September, applicable on stays up to 30th March 2027

    E195: Black Paddy on Irish Humour, Racism and the Man Behind the Viral Videos

  5. Jul 13

    E194: Protecting Yourself when Separating, Divorce Law and Prenups with Karen O’Leary

    Karen O’Leary is one of Ireland’s best known family and child law solicitors, senior partner and head of family and child law at Caldwell & Robinson Solicitors. Karen shares clear, practical advice on divorce, separation, prenups, cohabitation rights and family law in Ireland. She explains the myth of common law marriage, what happens to the family home, pensions, businesses and finances when a relationship breaks down, and why living together does not give you the same legal protection as marriage. Karen also talks about mediation, protecting your privacy during separation, supporting children through divorce, and why uploading private family law or divorce documents to ChatGPT could get you into serious trouble. A must listen for anyone going through separation, thinking about divorce, living with a partner, or wanting to understand their legal rights before they need them. Links from Episode Caldwell and Robinson Solicitors -  https://www.caldwellrobinson.com/  Location Partner - Dunadry Hotel and Gardens https://www.dunadry.com/  which is part of https://mckeeverhotels.com/  Use Digg15 for 15% off B&B stays in any of their seven hotels. Code valid until 30th September, applicable on stays up to 30th March 2027

    E194: Protecting Yourself when Separating, Divorce Law and Prenups with Karen O’Leary

  6. Jul 6

    E193: Stephen McCammon on Menarys, Family Business, Retail Resilience and 103 Years on the High Street

    Stephen McCammon is the Managing Director and owner of Menarys, the historic department store chain with a story that goes back over 103 years. Stephen shares the story behind Menarys, from its beginnings in Dungannon in 1923 to becoming one of Northern Ireland’s most recognised family retail businesses, now with 25 stores in 2026. He talks about the ring that reminds him where it all began, growing up during the Troubles, surviving bomb damage, the credit crunch, Covid, and the collapse of Arcadia. Stephen also opens up about leadership, succession, rebuilding after setbacks, and why Menarys still believes in the high street, community, and the people on the shop floor. This is a powerful conversation about family business, retail resilience, and what it really takes to keep going when everything around you is changing. Links from Episode Menarys Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/menarysofficial/  Website - https://menarys.com/  Location Partner - Dunadry Hotel and Gardens https://www.dunadry.com/  which is part of https://mckeeverhotels.com/  Use Digg15 for 15% off B&B stays in any of their seven hotels. Code valid until 30th September, applicable on stays up to 30th March 2027

    E193: Stephen McCammon on Menarys, Family Business, Retail Resilience and 103 Years on the High Street

  7. Jun 29

    E192: Losing Both Parents & Sister in One Night & finding Strength Through Grief with Marie Boyle

    Marie Boyle works in Snaubs Boutique in Newry, but behind her warmth, humour and positivity is a story of unimaginable loss. At just 21 years old, Marie lost both of her parents and her sister in one night.  Marie shares what happened, how she found a way to keep going, and the tools that helped her live through grief, including talking, meditation, EFT tapping, energy healing, signs, faith and learning how to be kind to herself on the hardest days. This is a powerful conversation about grief, trauma, loss, resilience, healing and learning how to live again after the worst thing imaginable. Marie speaks so openly about the pain of losing her family, the guilt that can come with feeling joy again, and the small moments of grace that helped her rebuild her life. It is heartbreaking, but it is also full of light. A reminder that even in the darkest moments, there can still be hope. Links from Episode Marie Boyle Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mlbboyler/  Brought to you in Partnership with… Voduz Hair - Digg Mama Bounce Back Bundle - https://www.voduzhair.com/products/digg-mamas-bounce-back-bundle?_pos=1&_sid=2d1de0746&_ss=r  No code needed for Digg Mama Bounce Back Bundle For 15% off use Digg15 https://www.diggcommunity.com/offer/voduz  Location Partner - Dunadry Hotel and Gardens https://www.dunadry.com/  which is part of https://mckeeverhotels.com/  Use Digg15 for 15% off B&B stays in any of their seven hotels. Code valid until 30th September, applicable on stays up to 30th March 2027

    E192: Losing Both Parents & Sister in One Night & finding Strength Through Grief with Marie Boyle

  8. Jun 22

    E191: Father Conor McGrath on Priesthood, Social Media and Changing How People See the Church

    Father Conor McGrath is a Catholic priest, vocations director and one of the youngest men to become a parish priest in Ireland. Father Conor talks about being called to priesthood from a young age, becoming ordained at 25, and what life as a priest is really like today. Faith, loneliness, people walking away from the Catholic Church, social media, women in the Church, leadership, parish life, different cultures coming together, and why asking questions about religion matters were all discussed. Whether you are a person of faith, have stepped away from the Church, or are simply curious about priesthood and modern religion in Ireland, this is an honest conversation about faith, community and belonging. Links from Episode Fr Conor McGrath Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/downandconnor_vocations/?hl=en  Location Partner - Dunadry Hotel and Gardens https://www.dunadry.com/  which is part of https://mckeeverhotels.com/  Use Digg15 for 15% off B&B stays in any of their seven hotels. Code valid until 30th September, applicable on stays up to 30th March 2027

    E191: Father Conor McGrath on Priesthood, Social Media and Changing How People See the Church
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About

The Digg Podcast is about making a difference in life and business. In my opinion, there is no way the two can be separated. Throughout the podcast, I will speak to people who are doing inspiring things in the business world but also those who have a personal story to tell. I hope you learn from and become inspired by what you hear, realising that we can all make a difference no matter what path we take in life. Thank you for listening. IG: https://www.instagram.com/diggforsuccess/ LI: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/carolineoneilldigg

Information

  • Creator
    CAROLINE O'NEILL
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    203
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 264414
  • Show Website
    Digg Podcast

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