Too often we naturally see people who achieve and reach their goals as overnight successes, yet those overnight successes have most likely spent years sharpening their skills and honing in on what it is that drives them. I've decided to meet people from all walks of life and listen to their stories and take learn from their journeys. Each season will be fueled by a mix of my interests and what areas listeners you would like to hear more about. I want to learn what goes on behind the scenes, what…
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What happens when you strip away the politics and get to the real person behind the title? In this episode, I sat down with Minister Neale Richmond - and what I got was raw, honest and genuinely unexpected. We talked about losing both his parents young, and how that shaped everything - his priorities, his parenting, his friendships. He opened up about the moments he nearly walked away from…
What happens when life takes everything from you… not once, but twice? My guest today is Mark Pollock, blind adventurer, South Pole explorer, and man on a mission to cure paralysis. In this episode, Mark opens up about the moment he lost his sight at 22, how he rebuilt his identity from scratch, and then how falling from a second story window a month before his wedding left him paralysed. But…
Ever wondered how growing up in Ballymun shapes a person’s drive and outlook on life? In this episode of "What Makes You Tick," I sit down with Jason Delaney—auctioneer, community leader, and all-around force of nature. Jason opens up about his journey from a childhood in Ballymun’s flats, learning life’s toughest lessons early, to becoming a leader in both business and grassroots sport. We talk…
In this episode of "What Makes You Tick," host Stephen interviews Rena Maycock, founder of Chirp, a tech company dedicated to protecting children from online dangers like cyberbullying and grooming. Rena shares her journey from media sales to tech entrepreneurship, the challenges of building kernel-level parental controls, and the ethical considerations behind Chirp’s privacy-by-design approach.…
Jasmin is the CEO of Instant Aid, a humanitarian organisation who through has saved hundreds and thousands of lives in war torn countries. This incredibly articulate inspiring lady has found a purpose to help children and their mothers who have no food, no home and have lost hope following the bombardment of power obsessed world leaders. Jasmin 's mother brought this bright, ambitious and caring…
In this moving episode of What Makes You Tick?, Tatiana and Tom invite us into a conversation that is both tender and brave. Over the course of their dialogue, they weave together reflections on loss, the process of healing, and how we find meaning in the cracks of life. From the beginning, Tatiana opens up about the rawness of grief, how it can feel like being both here and not here, and how the…
In this episode of "What Makes You Tick," I welcome Dr. Mohammed Mustafa, an emergency medicine physician known for his advocacy and humanitarian work in Gaza, also known as the "Beast from the Middle East." The episode explores Dr. Mustafa's personal history as a Palestinian refugee, his family roots, his professional background working in Australia, and his missions as an international aid…
In this episode of "What Makes You Tick," host Stephen speaks with Dr. Victoria Rose, a UK-based consultant plastic surgeon, about her extensive humanitarian work in Gaza during the ongoing Israel-Gaza war. The conversation opens with Dr. Rose's personal journey into medicine and plastic surgery, but quickly turns to her frontline experiences in Gaza, where she has completed three "tours" since…
Sponsored by Wilson Auctions ( wilsonauctions.com ) Join us for an inspiring episode of "What Makes You Tick" as we sit down with former professional rugby player Dev Toner! 🏉 In this candid conversation, Dev shares his journey from the rugby pitch to the world of financial wellness, discussing the challenges and triumphs he faced along the way. Discover how he navigated the pressures of…
In this episode of "What Makes You Tick," host Stephen engages in a deep and insightful conversation with David Kearney, a former high-performance director for ladies' golf in Ireland and co-founder of Sigmoid Sports. The discussion covers a wide range of topics, including the importance of mental resilience in sports, the challenges of promoting golf among women, and the significance of creating…
