Finding Your Element

• Art Riddler - Mystery Meets Purpose

  For the past four years, the anonymous patron known as Art Riddler has dedicated himself to uplifting emerging Irish artists. This honest and revealing conversation tells us how he turned pain into purpose - from personal loss to the realities of single parenting. He shares why art became his outlet, why he now champions new talent through his annual exhibition and what truly sits behind the mask. We explore the personal story and the role of purpose, grief and hope in his mission. A very caring man of mystery. Keep doing what you're doing Art Riddler!

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• Jordi Murphy - Rugby, Reality & Raising a Family

  From growing up in Barcelona to wearing the green of Ireland, from beating the All Blacks for the first time to navigating the quieter moments of real life - Jordi brings honesty, humour, and heart. We explore the highs of rugby, the challenge of losing passion, the transition into life after sport, and what it’s like raising three kids today. He shares brilliant behind the scenes stories, and reflections that shaped the man he is now. Cool, calm, collected - and a complete gent. A real pleasure to chat with. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.Well played Jordi.

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• Aubrey McCarthy - Why Second Chances Matter

  Senator Aubrey McCarthy has lived a life shaped by adversity, fuelled by compassion, and defined by service. From growing up amid complete chaos to founding Tiglin, building innovative social housing, and now serving in Seanad Éireann. Aubrey’s story shows how hardship can become purpose and how purpose can reshape lives. In this powerful conversation, we explore the pain that shaped his empathy, the philosophy behind Tiglin’s transformational work and why second chances matter now more than ever. This episode is about resilience, dignity and the belief that nobody is beyond hope. Fast, honest and full of insight. Well played Aubrey!

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• Zanya Dahl — The Art of Letting Go

  Zanya's journey from competitive athlete and successful agency founder to full-time artist is a masterclass in creative trust, resilience, and reinvention. We explore what it truly means to let go of identities, expectations, and the need for certainty — to make space for something more authentic to emerge. Zanya shares how intuition guided her from achievement to alignment, how art became a bridge back to connection, how vulnerability becomes the true measure of strength, and why slowing down often reveals the clarity we spend our lives chasing. If you’ve ever felt the pull toward change but feared what you might lose, this episode will remind you what you stand to gain. Freedom, alignment, and self-trust.

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• Michael McCambridge - Loss, Legacy & Leadership

  Michael McCambridge took over his family’s bakery, the iconic McCambridge Bread after the tragic loss of his parents in 1994. Since then, he’s carried a three-generation tradition forward while navigating the relentless pressures of the food business...freshness, innovation and change that never sleeps. Michael shares how he rebuilt both a company and a sense of purpose, balancing heritage with innovation, instinct with integrity, and heart with hard work. A story of resilience, responsibility, and the enduring craft of keeping something really meaningful alive!

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