Mamia & Me

In this special live episode from Electric Picnic, Jen sits down with broadcaster, music connoisseur and fashion lover, Louise Duffy as she prepares her eldest daughter for the new school year.  Best known for her popular RTÉ radio music show, Louise shares insights into her life as a mum to daughters Esmé and Elin and her relationship with (outnumbered) husband and Kerry GAA hero, Paul Galvin. She discusses her and Paul’s different parenting styles, the mental load that often falls on mothers, and her experiences balancing a busy career in radio with being a mum. Not to mention the importance of finding time to enjoy her marriage as people, not just parents.  Jen also talks to Louise about her work as an ambassador for children’s charity, Barnardos. They are joined onstage by Deirdre Cahir, a team leader with Barnardos, who highlights the vital services Barnardos provide for children and families in need and the positive impact they can have.  Aldi is a proud partner of both Barnardos and Electric Picnic.

In this month’s episode, Jen is joined by the multi-talented Terrie McEvoy to chat about her life and career as a nurse, content creator, fashion & beauty entrepreneur and mum to a two-year-old. Terrie has always loved travel and a spontaneous way of life and the arrival of her little girl, Sydney, certainly didn’t change this. She shares some handy travel tips for parents venturing abroad with their little ones.  Terrie chats about her and husband David’s two-year journey to finding their dream home, her career as a nurse, becoming a household name (with nearly 350,000 followers on Instagram) and entrepreneur! She also discusses the story of how she met David, how their relationship has changed since having Sydney, and the delicate balance of sharing her life online, particularly when it comes to her daughter. Finally, Jen gets the lowdown on Terrie and David’s multi-faceted business endeavours and what’s next for this woman of many talents!

This month’s episode is brought to you from Ireland’s most famous kitchen – the place where it all began for Tadhg and Derry Fleming! Ireland’s favourite father and son duo sit down for an exclusive chat with Jen, shortly after the birth of Tadhg’s baby girl. The social media stars chat about the new addition to the family, the challenges and hopes of being a new dad, and the joys of becoming a first-time grandad.  There’s laughter, wisdom, and plenty of behind-the-scenes insights for fans too: how much prep goes into their videos? How often do they completely lose patience with each other? How much convincing does Derry really need to get inside a giant balloon or put on a dress? It's not easy creating regular, entertaining videos for millions of people – and managing the fame that comes with it – but the pair are up to the task. At the heart of it all is Derry’s message to never stop having a bit of craic, no matter what age you are! 

Jacqui Hurley is a celebrated broadcaster, author, mum, and passionate advocate for children and women in sport. In this episode, she sits down with Jen and opens up about family life: her early childhood living in Australia, the joys of coaching her own kids, taking time with her husband - as partners and not just parents - and how she juggles her busy schedule to ensure she’s present with her children. She also speaks candidly about the tragic passing of her brother Sean and how it has influenced her approach to parenting and life in general. Away from family, Jacqui discusses her “dream” career - from presenting The Sunday Game, covering the Olympics, and meeting her sporting heroes, to the inspiration behind her bestselling series of books, Girls Play Too. With her positivity and can-do attitude illuminating the discussion, it’s not hard to tell why she’s one of Ireland’s favourite broadcasters. As Jacqui says, Seize The Day!