Let’s Talk Nova Ailish Heffernan

In today's episode, I share some information I've gathered all about closing your suppliers like:
ADDC - Water & Electricity
ISTA/Smart Collections - Chiller Air Con
Etisalat - Mobile Network & WiFi
Royal Gas - Gas
Housing Contract
I'm still in the middle of the process itself, but felt it was helpful to share the information I found out with anyone else leaving the UAE, specifically aimed more so for expats in Abu Dhabi for those companies named above.
Some useful links I mentioned in the episode are listed below:
Sending Luggage Home with 'Send My Bag': Click Here
Facebook Group for Donating Free Items: Facebook Link Here 'The Real FreeCycle Abu Dhabi'
Royal Gas Email to get Clearance: support.ad@royalgas.ae
This week's song choice: WEISS - 'Ain't Me Without You' YouTube Link

In today's episode I am joined by none other than Donegal native, Caoimhe Forker. Caoimhe shares her expat experience of living in Abu Dhabi for nine years so far, her passion for traveling and how she uses gratitude as a practice each day in her life.
This is SUCH a wholesome interview, where Caoimhe wears her heart on her sleeve, sharing funny stories and words of wisdom. I thoroughly enjoyed our chat talking all things teaching, entrepreneurship, expat life and her love of tea! I am sure you will adore this episode!
Caoimhe's Song Choice is: 'Destination Donegal' - Daniel O' Donnell Click Here for YouTube Link
Caoimhe's Instagram is: @caoimheforker Click Here

In today's episode, I interview the wonderful Tara Kidd, CEO & Founder of Tara Rose Hair Salons here in the UAE. Tara, who comes from the UK, shares her expat journey of setting up her own hair salon business here in Abu Dhabi. She also shares her journey of self development and how it feeds into her own vision for her team and clients.
Tara is a breath of fresh hair, sharing her own tips she has learned in business, as well as the topics of becoming a mother in the middle of opening her second salon in 2017!
Tara's song choice is any song from the 90s - too hard for her to choose as she enjoys absolutely any beat from that era!
Tara's Instagram is: Click Here
Tara Rose Hair Salon's Instagram is: Click Here
 

In today's episode I share tips from my own travels around the world, more specifically focused on solo travel. Out of the 43 countries I have visited, I have traveled to 10 countries solo and let me tell you, they were home to some of the greatest experiences of my life!
I go into great detail in this episode, sharing my lessons learned, top tips for women to stay safe and some helpful websites / apps to help you along the way.
As always, please reach out anytime on my Instagram DM's @thenovacoach or send me an email ailish@thenovacoach.com with any questions, concerns or queries. I absolutely LOVE talking all things solo travel, so I will be happy to help you along the way!
 
TIME STAMPS BELOW:
04:03 - Reasons Why Solo Travel is Beneficial
19:00 - Tips on 'How' to Begin Your Plan
22:45 - When I Considered Moving to Australia in 2017 / 2018
27:28 - Hostel Dorms
36:47 - Singapore
38:26 - Indonesia
42:20 - MAPS Application
43:54 - How to Plan a Rough Itinerary
45:25 - Helpful Websites
49:55 - Important Tips for Females
56:59 - Making New Friends & Practicing Solo Scenarios
58:54 - Food Market Tips
59:56 - Things to Pack, New Zealand
01:02:10 - New Zealand, Itinerary Tips
01:05:05 - Technology Tips, Gadgets etc.
01:08:24 - Runners/Trainers, Laundry
01:09:01 - Hair Tools, Make-up, Spa Treatments
01:12:38 - How To Eat Alone & Make Friends
01:15:00 - Exploring the City
01:16:43 - Last BIG Tip
01:17:29 - Answers to My Instagram Q&A
Anywhere to avoid when traveling solo?
Did you meet others on the trips or go completely solo?
Where is your top solo destination and why?
How do I Vlog?
How do I meet like-minded people when traveling, when I don't like clubbing?
How to stay safe as a woman when solo traveling?
01:23:53 - Hong Kong
01:26:07 - Review, Song Choice
 
Websites and Apps mentioned:
For Travel Insurance: World Nomads - Click Here
For Bus Tickets: Seat 61 - Click Here
Plane Seats for the views as you land: Seat Guru - Click Here
and Seat Link - Click Here
Offline Map to use on phone: MapsMe - Click Here
New Zealand Travel Company I went with: Stray Travel - Click Here
 
My song choice this week is: Kah-Lo 'Fire' Click Here

In today's episode I am joined my a friend of mine and former Na Fianna team mate Victoria St. Leger, who hails from Cork, Ireland. Victoria shares her story about experiencing anxiety, moving countries and leaving teaching to pursue her career in personal training.
Victoria is shares her story with admirable vulnerability, honesty and wise words along the way. I think this episode will resonate with many teachers and for anyone who is curious to make a change in their lives. I thoroughly enjoyed catching up with Victoria and even reminiscing on our days with Na Fianna.
Victoria's song choice is: 'Zombie' by The Cranberries Click for YouTube Link
Victoria's Instagram: @thechroncilesofacrossfitcoach Click Here
Article mentioned in episode: Click Here

In today's second installment of Jonathan's story, we hear Jonathan sharing his about his experience of teaching and coaching in Vietnam, how he used this experience to open up to other men in a men's circle and in turn, brought much healing into his own life.
Jonathan shares how he experienced lockdown in Vietnam and how he escaped (quite a funny story) to catch a flight back to Ireland in the height of restrictions.
Jonathan also shares his profound experience with Ayahuasca in Peru. He describes the ceremony and learnings from it.
Jonathan is now using his own healing journey to help other men, where he has now set up his own men's circle in Limerick, Ireland. Please get in touch with him if you or you know of any men in your life who may be curious about joining a men's circle. It creates a strong sense of community and belonging among men, which can only bring about huge benefits to one another.
Time Stamps below:
01:39 - Arriving into Vietnam
06:00 - Joining a Men's Circle
11:26 - Teaching & Coaching in Vietnam
14:57 - Lockdown in Vietnam
21:15 - Returning to Ireland
25:30 - Reintegrating into Life with Family & Friends in Ireland
30:28 - Creating a Men's Circle
31:50 - What is a Men's Circle?
34:48 - What are you most proud of for men of this generation?
            - What do you wish men of this generation had more of?
39:53 - Mental Health Movement in Ireland
43:13 - Ayahuasca Ceremony in Peru
54:47 - Quick Fire Round of Questions
Jonathan's song choice is: Julio Bashmore - 'Battle For Middle You' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnEnj5jZWws
Jonathan's Website: https://authenticpowercoaching.mykajabi.com/mens-circle
Jonathan's Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathankielycoaching/