Niall Boyle is a great example of what can be achieved when we set our minds on a goal in New York City. From starting out as a college student, spending summers laboring on construction sites, to moving over as a graduate and mastering the art of Bartending. Niall is now Owner of popular The Blasket Pub and Founder / CEO at Irish Breakfast Box. The Blasket is a cozy neighborhood pub featuring craft Irish influenced cuisine in addition to great cocktails and company on 57th and 2nd Ave, New York The Irish Breakfast Box is a delivery service that offers an Irish Breakfast Meal Kit featuring collections of carefully curated Irish products and is ordered and shipped across the Unites States! I really respect how simple Niall makes starting a business (or businesses!) sound. Today, the term “entrepreneur” can sometimes be overused and almost feels intimidating -, the definition is: person who organizes and operates a business or businesses, taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so. Niall is certainly an entrepreneur, his humble nature and deep seeded work ethic makes his journey both inspirational and relatable. I hope you enjoy this episode and make sure to call in to The Blasket soon!

From Olympian to Humanitarian: Eamonn Coghlan's Journey is one to be inspired by! It was a pleasure to get to sit down with Eamonn, one of Ireland's all-time Great Athletes to discuss life as a kid in Ireland, his career defining move to America, and how Ireland perform in the 2024 Olympic games in Paris - almost 50 years on from Eamonn's first ever Olympic Games in 1976. Eamonn is a long-time Ambassador and Patron for GOAL an Irish humanitarian agency founded by former Irish Press journalist, John O'Shea in 1977 when he saw the plight of street children in Kolkata (Calcutta) first-hand. Over the last 47 years GOAL has responded to many of the world's major humanitarian crises, working with vulnerable communities in more than 60 countries. I sat down with Eamonn in New York as GOAL launched their Great Ethiopia Run Challenge. The Great Ethiopia Run is a famous 10k run in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia at 9000ft altitude that takes place November 2024. Those taking on the challenge will complete the once in a lifetime run, as well as visit GOAL's humanitarian programs in Ethiopia to witness firsthand the impact of their support. I really enjoyed chatting to Eamonn about his incredible impact on and off the track, including his contributions to the Irish-American community and many humanitarian and charitable Irish causes. To find out more about the Great Ethiopia Run go to https://www.goalus.org/greatrun/ Support the Show. Please rate & review wherever you listen and if you would like to support the Podcast you can at buymeacoffee.com Navigating New York is proudly sponsored by Amvoy Wealth: a Cross Border Financial Planning Firm specialising in assisting Irish citizens with financial interest in Ireland and the United States. Get in touch today: www.amvoywealth.com

Fiona McEntee (Chicago, IL) is an Irish immigrant, naturalized U.S. citizen, and the Managing Attorney at McEntee Law Group. She is the former Chair of the Media and Advocacy Committee for AILA National and has been practicing immigration law exclusively for over 16 years. Fiona is regularly featured in national and international media including MSNBC, CNN, and The New York Times. She frequently speaks/writes on the extraordinary ability visa and green cards (O-1/EB-1A) and on immigration options for startups. Fiona is also the author of “U.S. Immigration Options for Startups: Accelerate Your American Dream” and “Our American Dream,” an award-winning children’s book on immigration. Fiona has kindly given Navigating New York listeners access to her ebook on US Visa’s here: https://app.lawmatics.com/forms/share/45e8ce5b-434e-40a6-9a09-71948cb0b8f6 For more videos and insights, be sure to subscribe to The McEntee Law YouTube Channel. Facebook Instagram Tik Tok LinkedIn If there's a specific topic or question you'd like McEntee Law to address in our future newsletters, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at social@mcenteelaw.com.

My guest this week is a County Cork man and a true AI visionary—Conor Twomey! Conor is co-founder of AI1 and an accomplished executive leader with over 15 years of experience tackling the toughest data challenges for top corporations around the globe. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Conor for several years in New York, and am always struck by his positive attitude, how much he accomplishes in 24 hours as well as how generous he is with his time. He’s a husband and father of two, a competitive runner, and he consistently goes above and beyond to help others, especially through mentoring and supporting young Irish professionals in NYC. I’m incredibly grateful that he was able to carve out time in his hectic schedule to join me as a guest. Conor’s career journey has been nothing short of remarkable. He was the former Head of AI Strategy at KX, part of the global First Derivatives, a global consultancy and technology firm that specializes in providing solutions for the financial services industry. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Newry, Northern Ireland. Today, Conor is a sought-after speaker, known for his expert insights on everything from AI and machine learning to generative AI and next-gen data analytics. In this episode, we discuss his journey, the cutting-edge trends in AI, and how the future of technology is unfolding right before our eyes. We also discuss how important mentorship is, exercise, and how sometimes saying “no” has been a game changer for his own health and wellbeing. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! Follow Conor on LinkedIn Here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conortwomey/

I was delighted to chat with Rhiannon Gilvarry, a recent MSc Digital Marketing graduate from UCD Smurfit Business School for Ep 7! Originally from Dublin, Rhiannon is currently in New York on her J-1 Graduate Visa, and it’s been a pleasure to watch her journey unfold since she arrived in the city. I’ve had the opportunity to meet many of our recent graduates through Navigating New York's partnership with the Graduate Gateway program. The Graduate Gateway is a fantastic resource for J-1 graduates looking to connect, find employment, and build their professional networks in NYC. They host events and promote J-1 graduates to potential employers on LinkedIn. You can learn more about this incredible program here: Graduate Gateway, and check out their LinkedIn page here: Graduate Gateway LinkedIn. I had the pleasure of meeting Rhiannon shortly after she arrived in NYC, and her drive and determination have been inspiring to witness. She’s worked tirelessly to find the right job for her visa, all while saying “yes” to extra opportunities and building valuable skills along the way. In just one year, she’s built a professional network and made the most of her time in New York—truly embodying the hustle mentality. In this episode, Rhiannon shares invaluable tips on finding a place to live, applying for jobs, navigating interviews, adjusting to American work culture, and building your professional profile during your J-1 year in NYC. Whether you're a J-1 graduate yourself or just curious about what it’s like to navigate this journey, Rhiannon’s advice is sure to inspire and guide you. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! Events, Fundraising & Public Relations Consultant Auctioneer | Emcee | Podcast Host www.sophiecolgan.com

Season 5 Episode 2 Parenting in NYC with Gemma Allen & Aisling Marron Welcome back to Navigating New York. I am your host Sophie Colgan and this week I am thrilled to share my recent interview with two brilliant Irish women in NYC, Gemma Allen and Aisling Marron. Gemma and Aisling are both based in NYC and it was so insightful to hear what their experience as NYC Mom’s is like. We chat about the cultural differences in parenting between Ireland and America, the US school system, societal pressures on parents, work/life balance, making friends, babysitters, socializing, staying sane and more! Thank you to Gemma and Aisling for carving out time in their busy schedules to be guests on Navigating New York! Really grateful for their honesty, vulnerability and the tips and advice they shared on parenting in New York City. Gemma Allen is Director at USA Mason Hayes Curran, Contributor at Forbes and @Nasdaq.com | Advisory Board Barretstown LinkedIn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_gemmaverse/ Aisling is a freelance Writer and you can subscribe to her substack ‘Notes from New York’ here: https://substack.com/@aislingmarron Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aislingmarron/