Win Happy Podcast
In this podcast Greg chats with some of the interesting people that he meets along the way from many different walks of life, about their lives, what it means to achieve their goals and hopefully with a smile on their faces! #WinHappy
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20 years of Eazy City with Julia Lynes
04/15/2024
20 years of Eazy City with Julia Lynes
Running your own business for 20 years is a fantastic achievement. When you run your own business and Covid throws a huge spanner in the works and you decide to grab that “opportunity” to emigrate to the United States with two children while pregnant, people might think you were nuts!! On today’s podcast I chat with the co-founder of and , who has done exactly that. Speaking from her home in Florida, Julia share her personal and business story including the challenge of running a business from a different continent and how she will be celebrating the 20 year milestone this year. Enjoy the show! by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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From singing for your supper to career coaching with Valerie O’Hanlon
04/08/2024
From singing for your supper to career coaching with Valerie O’Hanlon
On today’s podcast I chatted with , Career Coach and founder of . In a way Valerie was her own first client as she took her own career direction into her own hands and stopped what she was doing to go out on her own. “It’s not worth it to be miserable” she says, and as a career coach she helps people who might be stuck in a rut to make the necessary changes and end this misery. We chatted about her own colourful life and career, and why she called her own business after a special character in her favourite Christmas Movie! Enjoy the show... by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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Meraki - Creating with Love and Soul
03/26/2024
Meraki - Creating with Love and Soul
On today’s podcast I chatted with two inspirational women who both gave up their full time jobs to follow their respective dreams, and now they find themselves selling their products alongside each other in a new pop up shop. Martyna Potocka, originally from Poland started her baby gifting business, two years ago. Sue Kumar from India started her jewellery business, , over a year ago. Meraki is the very special new pop up shop in the Winthrop Arcade in Cork City where they sell their products alongside other like minded craftspeople. Make sure you pop in! Enjoy the show This podcast has been produced by , a Brand Communications Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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The adventures of Vanessa Conneely
03/15/2024
The adventures of Vanessa Conneely
On today’s podcast I had the pleasure of the company of much travelled media professional, . Vanessa is a warm and fascinating character whose love of her profession and her curiosity has taken her all over the world, living in interesting places and working across all types of media. She chats about her life and career, about the changes in media and where she feels it is going and the amazing story of adopting a six year old boy from India. And yes, we did talk about St.Patrick’s Day and what it means to be Irish abroad. Enjoy the show! This show has been produced by , a Brand Communications Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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Andy Mackin- From 21 years in the Irish Navy to global success with the Mackin Group
02/28/2024
Andy Mackin- From 21 years in the Irish Navy to global success with the Mackin Group
On today’s podcast I chat with , the CEO of the , a global success story headquartered in Cork. When a trial with Torquay United didn’t end the way he had hoped he was delighted to join the Irish Navy and ended up serving for 21 years. The retired Andy, at just 39 started his own health and safety consultancy and with an ethos of hard work and customer service, door after different door opened for him, and he now runs a huge global business. Andy chats about the switch from a regimental life to private business, his core values, the wisdom of treating people well, his ambitions and what is possible with the right attitude. Enjoy the show! This show has been produced by , a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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Paul Niland of Lifeline Ukraine - Two Years of a Brutal War
02/22/2024
Paul Niland of Lifeline Ukraine - Two Years of a Brutal War
As we approach the two year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, I welcome back the journalist and founder of , to the Win Happy podcast. Make no mistake, this is a brutal war with endless, pointless suffering and Paul, an Irishman who has been living in Kyiv for 21 years, tells us the story of the last two decades and how he sees things going right now. Ukraine needs all of the help that it can get to defeat Putin and in the meantime we need to support all of the Ukranians who are living in Ireland and elsewhere, during their ongoing nightmare. While things are beyond tough, Paul says the Ukrainian spirit is strong and it will prevail and they will be celebrating a victory against Putin’s Russia one day. I hope you enjoy the show. This show has been produced by , a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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Gwendolyn Masin- Concert Violinist, Educator, Creator and Entrepreneur
02/16/2024
Gwendolyn Masin- Concert Violinist, Educator, Creator and Entrepreneur
On today’s podcast I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with , concert violinist, educator and director of the in Switzerland. She is the fourth generation of family musicians, she started playing piano at the age of three, she was given a violin for her fifth birthday and at the age of six she performed in her first concert. Gwendolyn has lived all over the world, she works tirelessly seven days a week, and to perform at this level she must work as hard on her fitness as she does on her craft. Not only did I learn about the amount of pain that musicians such as Gwendolyn have to endure for their craft, but I also learnt that she is as much a talented creator and entrepreneur as she is a musician. Enjoy the show! This show has been produced by , a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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John R.Miles, on how to move from “Stuck” to “Passion Struck”
02/08/2024
John R.Miles, on how to move from “Stuck” to “Passion Struck”
On today’s podcast I speak with speaker, author and podcast host about his life, career, and his latest book ‘’. John’s career took an unexpected turn and this high ranking military professional suddenly found himself having to reinvent himself as a management consultant. He chats about the need for new leadership models, the move from command and control to coaching and mentorship, and how “people” need to get strong again. Caught in a life “rut”, John moved from being stuck to being “passion struck” and he wants the same for anyone in a similar position. With the help of the core principles outlined in his book, you too can craft your ideal life, the one you deserve. Enjoy the show… This show has been produced by , a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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Billy O’Sullivan and the most Southerly Pint in Ireland
01/29/2024
Billy O’Sullivan and the most Southerly Pint in Ireland
On today’s podcast I chat with the retired owner of in Crookhaven in West Cork, where you can enjoy the most southernly pint in Ireland. Billy O’Sullivan, 86 years young, ably assisted by his granddaughter, Alex, chats about his life and career and the story of the pub which has been in the family name for nearly 91 years. He chats about Crookhaven with a population of just 37 people and how it has changed from being a sleepy rural village to the popular holiday spot enjoyed by so many each summer. The cameras were in Crookhaven in 1961 for the movie, ‘’ and they were back again many years later because Billy was the last person to have spoken to the night before she was murdered. Enjoy the show… This show has been produced by , a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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Vincent Kennedy - Recording 18 songs in just two days with the RTE Concert Orchestra
01/22/2024
Vincent Kennedy - Recording 18 songs in just two days with the RTE Concert Orchestra
On part two of this two part podcast I chat with Conductor and Composer about his 10th album ‘Music of People and Place’ performed by the featuring on uilleann pipes. Vincent chatted about the powerful magic of an orchestra, the role of the conductor and the monumental task of recording 18 songs in just two days. Enjoy the show... This show has been produced by , a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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Vincent Kennedy - The life of a Conductor and a living Composer!
01/21/2024
Vincent Kennedy - The life of a Conductor and a living Composer!
On today’s podcast I chat with Composer and Conductor, who has just released his 10th album ‘Music of People and Place’ performed by the . On part one of this two part podcast Vincent chats about a piece of music he heard when he was just 3 years of age that changed his life, mastering the trumpet, winning multiple awards as a young boy and going on to compose his own music. We also chatted about the movie ‘Maestro’ about the life and career of conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein featuring Bradley Cooper. Enjoy the show… This show has been produced by , a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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Shane Cradock - Live the Life you were Born to Live
01/09/2024
Shane Cradock - Live the Life you were Born to Live
On today’s podcast I chat with playwright, author and high performance leadership consultant, about his latest book, ‘’, and what we need to do in 2024 to start living the life that we were born to live. Shane chats about his fascinating story, how a phone call changed the course of his life and how understanding your mind can be the key to unlocking the real you. I hope you have a great 2024 and with Shane’s pearls of wisdom it could be the best year yet! Enjoy the show… This show has been produced by , a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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An Irishman in Ukraine and a Ukrainian woman in Ireland talk about Christmas
12/17/2023
An Irishman in Ukraine and a Ukrainian woman in Ireland talk about Christmas
an Irishman has been living in Kyiv for over 20 years - he is the founder and CEO of . was forced to leave her home in Kyiv with her family because of the war and she has been living and working in Ireland since March 2022. I asked them both to chat about the challenges of Putin’s pointless war and in particular how they are feeling about another war time Christmas. Putin must be stopped and the free world must provide everything that Ukraine needs to make this happen as soon as possible and in doing so, make the world a safer place for everyone. To all of my listeners I wish you and yours a very peaceful Christmas and hopefully a great new year! Enjoy the show … This show has been produced by , a Brand Communications Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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Saiphin Moore - From a food stall to growing one of the most successful chains of restaurants in the UK, Rosa’s Thai
12/10/2023
Saiphin Moore - From a food stall to growing one of the most successful chains of restaurants in the UK, Rosa’s Thai
On today’s podcast I continue my conversation with , the founder of the successful chain of restaurants in the UK, . Saiphin chats about opening a food stall at a Sunday market and then the very first Rosa’s Thai in Spitalfields in London in 2008, some of her celebrity guests, and how she grew this business to a chain of 40 across restaurants in the UK. She chats about the magic formula behind the success as well as her other ventures such as in Covent Garden and her . Saiphin says she loves to cook and her bst day is when she cooks for her friends. Enjoy the show… This show has been produced by , a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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Saiphin Moore (founder of UK Thai chain of restaurants, Rosa’s Thai) - from a small village in Thailand to a Sunday market food stall in London
12/10/2023
Saiphin Moore (founder of UK Thai chain of restaurants, Rosa’s Thai) - from a small village in Thailand to a Sunday market food stall in London
On today’s podcast I chat with , the founder of the successful chain of restaurants across the UK, . In part one I chat with Saiphin about the village in Thailand where she grew up, her love of cooking and her first little food business at the age of 14. She also chats about her brave move to Hong Kong, then to Jersey and back again, and then to London where she desperately wanted to start in the food business all over again. Despite her lack of English and knowledge about this new country she eventually managed to open a food stall at a Sunday market. Enjoy the show… This show has been produced by , a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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Shelly - A holiday in the West Bank ?
11/19/2023
Shelly - A holiday in the West Bank ?
On today’s podcast I chatted with Shelly Rourke, the owner of , an online baked goods gift business. Shelly is one of the early stage entrepreneurs participating in the accelerator programme and as one of the marketing sessions was wrapping up recently the group started chatting about the horrific attacks by Hamas in Israel. Shelly took everyone by surprise when she announced to the group that she had very recently been to an international summer camp in the West Bank and opened up about her experience. Shelly chats about her life and career, discovering at the age of 21 that she had two siblings she never knew about, why this architect started a baked goods business and how she exactly ended up at the in Aida, a refugee camp, 2kms north of Bethlehem in the West Bank, and the perspective that gives her on the recent horrific events. As you might expect this was a big conversation I hope you enjoy the show This show has been produced by , a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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Anne - Nature is my reason for being, it’s my whole life
11/11/2023
Anne - Nature is my reason for being, it’s my whole life
On today's podcast I chat with nature, hurling and dog lover, Anne Harrington Rees. When Anne says that “Nature is my reason for being, it’s my whole life”, you know she means it! After a debilitating illness the Kilkenny native had to give up her landscaping career and she then turned to arts and crafts when she recovered. She now runs a successful business, , inspired by her love of nature. She chatted about the challenge of running an arts and crafts business, the very special relationship that we have with dogs, the practice of green sketching and how she loves selling at markets. Enjoy the show.. This show has been produced by , a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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Artist Jim Fitzpatrick - Capturing the very special essence of Sinead O’Connor
10/28/2023
Artist Jim Fitzpatrick - Capturing the very special essence of Sinead O’Connor
On today’s podcast I chat again with legendary artist, who celebrates his 80th birthday in December of this year. Jim chats about his special relationship with the driving force behind Thin Lizzy, Phil Lynott, about his life obsession with Celtic mythology, the goddess Bríd or Saint Brígid and his intimate work with . Jim is as passionate and as motivated as ever and is still busy on commercial and private work, including art to highlight some of the atrocities in the world today. Finally we get to hear about Jim’s love of football and his recipe for a long enjoyable life. Enjoy the show. This show has been produced by , a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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Artist Jim Fitzpatrick - An accidental meeting with Che Guevara changed his life?
10/22/2023
Artist Jim Fitzpatrick - An accidental meeting with Che Guevara changed his life?
On today;s podcast I had the honour of speaking with one of my heroes, the artist who brought us the iconic painting of Che Guevara, who brought the essence of Thin Lizzy to life on their classic album covers, who worked intimately with Sinead O’Connor and who’s life passion is Celtic mythology. Jim celebrates his 80th birthday in December of this year and on part one of a two part podcast he speaks about his early life, a bout with TB, picking fruit with George Harrison, the accidental meeting with Che Guevara and a career in the marketing world. The iconic painting of Che Guevara brought lots of attention and lots of work and then came Thin Lizzy and a special friendship with their charismatic driving force, Phil Lynott Enjoy the show.. This show has been produced by , a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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Claire and the Marconi house
10/10/2023
Claire and the Marconi house
On today’s podcast I chat with the warm and wonderful Claire Barrett otherwise known as Claire Marconi to the people of Crookhaven in West Cork. While on honeymoon in Kenmare in the late seventies her husband George asked her to make a diversion to the small little village of Crookhaven, the most southerly point of Ireland. Whatever it was about this special place, Claire was hooked and shortly after she moved here and bought the famous , the home of Gugliamo Marconi, the father of wireless, which became her home and then her business, Claire shares her colourful story as well as having a big conversation about happy beans and sad beans. Enjoy the show.. This show has been produced by , a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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Amanda - When East meets West
09/24/2023
Amanda - When East meets West
I discovered an eclectic treasure trove of a shop called ‘’ in the beautiful town of Schull in West Cork. When I chatted with the owner, , I discovered the most fascinating person who has had a life and career with the most interesting twists and turns. She left her little village in Norfolk in England after she told her parents at just nine years of age that it was time to move on, and she has never looked back! Enjoy the show.. This show has been produced by , a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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John Fitzgerald at the Crossroads
09/20/2023
John Fitzgerald at the Crossroads
On today’s podcast I chat with future careers and workplace expert, , the founder of . John, the author of “” and host of “The Chord” podcast chats about his life and career as well as all things work. We spend huge chunks of our lives at work so we owe it to ourselves to get the most from this precious time. Enjoy the show This show has been produced by , a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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John Smith, Nano Nagle and Cork hurling!
09/07/2023
John Smith, Nano Nagle and Cork hurling!
On a beautiful summer's afternoon I chatted with , the new CEO of about his new role, his career to date and what drives him. John is as passionate about social justice as he is about hurling and he explains to me why this new role is the perfect fit for him. We chatted about Nano Nagle Place, what is on offer in this very special centre and his plans for the future. Enjoy the show This show has been produced by , a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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Michael and the Road to Recovery
08/28/2023
Michael and the Road to Recovery
Welcome back to part two of my conversation, , one of the really good guys. In part one we heard about Michael’s early life, his career, and how he tried his best to keep financial pressure a secret, while he desperately tried to find a solution. Michael had a breakdown, he tried to take his own life and in this episode he talks about his road to recovery and much more. Enjoy the show.. This show has been produced by , a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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Michael and The Veil of Secrecy
08/27/2023
Michael and The Veil of Secrecy
On today’s podcast I chatted with my friend, , one of the really good guys. Michael shares his story and without giving too much of this away in advance, it is all about the pressure of keeping secrets totally to yourself and our limited ability to soak up this pressure. We had our chat outside at the coffee dock at the back of the Kingsley Hotel, sipping on our coffees and watching the River Lee flow by - please excuse the sounds of outdoor life/ Enjoy the show.. This show has been produced by , a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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The Stag ..
08/11/2023
The Stag ..
12 brave men left Ireland on a very special mission to Porto with a very daunting task to complete - preparing for his marriage to next month. 12 brave men returned with the mission complete - we gathered some martial advice from these wise men for Brendan to carefully follow, we had fun, we made new friends and we all learnt a few things from this trip away. Enjoy the show.. This show has been produced by , a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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Magda O’Driscoll - The artist who fell in love with Crookhaven and a fisherman!
08/04/2023
Magda O’Driscoll - The artist who fell in love with Crookhaven and a fisherman!
On today’s podcast I chatted with Magda O’Driscoll from Poland, who has very much made Crookhaven her home since coming here 18 years ago to take up a summer job. 18 years later, this talented artist, photographer and craftsperson, has her own business, , is married to Jimmy a local fisherman and she must be one of the best ambassadors for this special corner of West Cork. We chatted about how she ended up here, her huge passion for this place and the extreme pain she suffers if she can’t capture a great picture when she sees it. Enjoy the show.. This show has been produced by , a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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From auctioneering to opening your own Zoo with Brigid Collins
07/22/2023
From auctioneering to opening your own Zoo with Brigid Collins
On today’s podcast I chat with Brigid Collins of and . 12 years ago when their auctioneering business had slowed down due to the recession, her husband Denis suggested they start an open farm to hopefully supplement their income. 10 years ago that open farm opened to the public and this extended to a mini zoo gradually as exotic animals were added to the mix. In 2018 they further expanded the business by installing glamping pods on the site We chatted about the challenges of opening such an unusual business, the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, the challenging Covid years and how to manage stress in a family business. Enjoy the show! This show has been produced by , a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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Katie Krimitsos, founder of the Women’s Meditation Network says you can be a great parent and a great business person at the same time
07/09/2023
Katie Krimitsos, founder of the Women’s Meditation Network says you can be a great parent and a great business person at the same time
On today’s podcast I chat with , who is based in Tampa Florida in the USA. Katie has had an eventful career and as well as being a busy mum, she is also the founder of the where she creates many different “love notes” to women. Having a second baby and a determination to be a great mum as well as a great business person guided her to this business, which with some careful planning has allowed her to achieve both. Is this too much for every parent to strive for? Enjoy the show This show has been produced by , a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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“The most difficult thing is being ok being different” says wheelchair bound Johnny Quaid
06/26/2023
“The most difficult thing is being ok being different” says wheelchair bound Johnny Quaid
In part two of this two part podcast chats about getting on with his “Life Part two” as a young wheelchair bound man. He dug deep.went back to school, joined the Global Volunteers in Greece for a month and he found work. He chats about the difficulties that people with disabilities face, the attitude of people towards him, and his wheelchair basketball career that satisfies the competitive spirit that still burns deeply inside him. “The most difficult thing is being ok being different," he says. Johnny can’t believe how much he has achieved and how lucky he is. Johnny Quaid is an incredible person. Enjoy the show This show has been produced by , a Marketing, PR, Graphic Design and Digital Marketing Agency in Ireland with offices in Dublin and Cork. by Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests:
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