Digg Podcast

Diona Doherty is a Northern Irish comedian, actress, writer and podcaster, best known for her role as Katya in Derry Girls, her appearance in Blue Lights, and as co-host of the Girls Groupchat Podcast. 

An honest conversation about life behind the laughs, from breaking into television and stand up comedy to navigating rejection in the acting industry.

Diona shares how she chased her audition for Derry Girls, the reality of building a career in the creative industries, and why self belief and persistence matter more than waiting to be noticed.

She also speaks honestly about her IVF journey, experiencing postnatal depression, maternal mental health, and choosing a home birth, opening up about the pressures of motherhood while continuing to grow a career in comedy and media.

This is a powerful episode about ambition, resilience, women in business, fertility, mental health and what it truly takes to build a life on your own terms. Warmth, honesty and unmistakable Northern Irish humour all in one episode.

Links from Episode

Diona Doherty:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dionadohertycomedy/?hl=en 

The Girls Groupchat Podcast
https://www.instagram.com/dionadohertycomedy/?hl=en 

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Mark Fennell is a high performance life and business coach, bestselling author and motivational speaker specialising in confidence, mindset, leadership and personal development. A returning guest to the Digg Podcast, for a practical and deeply honest conversation about resilience, self-belief and navigating difficult conversations in work and life.

Mark shares his personal story of bullying, how it shaped his approach to coaching, and why mindset is often the biggest factor holding people back. He explains how to handle difficult conversations without conflict, how to recognise narcissistic and toxic behaviour, and why people pleasing can quietly damage confidence, boundaries and mental health.

You’ll also hear practical tools for managing anxiety, staying grounded under pressure, setting boundaries at work and in relationships, and rebuilding confidence when self doubt takes over. 

This episode is essential listening for anyone interested in personal development, leadership, emotional resilience and long term mindset growth.

If you’re searching for guidance on confidence, difficult people, narcissistic behaviour, leadership or mindset coaching, this episode offers clear, actionable advice you can apply immediately.

Links from Episode

Mark Fennell
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markfennell.ie/?hl=en 
Website - https://www.markfennell.ie/ 

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Eddie Doris is a retired primary school teacher and musician, from Cookstown, Co Tyrone, who is living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Diagnosed in his 20s, and now in his mid 50s, Eddie shares what it means to navigate a progressive neurological condition while holding onto identity, purpose, and connection. 

Eddie talks about losing his ability to play music, retiring from a teaching career, the impact of mobility changes, and why he doesn’t see himself as someone who is “suffering.” 

He reflects on the importance of mindset, community, humour, and staying socially connected, and how life doesn’t stop after a diagnosis, it adapts. 

This episode is for anyone living with MS, chronic illness, disability, or a life changing diagnosis, and for anyone who needs a reminder that everyone is carrying something.

Links from Episode

Eddie Doris
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/eddie.doris.5/ 
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/edzlak/ 

My MS Team - Online support
Website - https://www.mymsteam.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mymultiplesclerosisteam/?hl=en
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MyMSTeam/?locale=en_GB

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Melanie Harrison is the founder of The Harrison Chambers of Distinction, award winning and one of Belfast’s most distinctive 30-room boutique hospitality experiences.

Melanie shares her remarkable journey from “accidental hotelier” to creator of a destination brand rooted in storytelling, culture and creativity. 

She opens up about the realities of building a business from the ground up: from transforming a single Airbnb room into an immersive hospitality concept, to navigating funding with WhiteRock and the British Business Bank, to learning when to trust her instincts rather than follow traditional industry rules. 

Melanie reveals how she uses storytelling to differentiate her brand, how collaboration with local creatives has shaped her unique spaces, and why playfulness, disruption and authenticity are essential for modern entrepreneurs. 

Her candid insights into scaling, risk-taking, customer experience, and staying connected to the heart of her brand make this episode a must listen for any founder or business owner looking to grow with purpose and originality. 

Plus, listeners can enjoy an exclusive 15% discount at The Harrison Chambers of Distinction using the code DIGG15 up until July 30th 2026.

We loved recording there over the three days.

Links from Episode

The Harrison Chambers of Distinction
https://www.chambersofdistinction.com/ 

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Rory McShane is one of Northern Ireland’s most respected solicitors, a man whose 50 year legal career, civil rights activism and deep roots in Newry have shaped generations of families, businesses and communities.

Rory talks about building a law practice from nothing, navigating the challenges of Northern Ireland’s past, and the resilience that defines both his life and his hometown of Newry.

From securing justice in court cases, to surviving personal threats and the bombing of his business, to becoming President of the Law Society, Rory reflects on the moments that shaped him,  and the values that guided him: courage, community, fairness and hard work.

He also shares lighter stories, the humour that carried him through difficult times, his passion for golf, and the generational loyalty that has kept McShane & Co at the heart of Newry for five decades.

This is a story about resilience, leadership, legacy and hope for the future of Northern Ireland,  told by a man who lived every chapter of it.

Links from Episode

McShane & Co Solicitors, Newry
Website - https://www.mcshaneandco.com/ 

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