Fail Harder

Emma Jane Purcell chats to people at the top of their game about failure - from their first memory of failure to how they cope with it now. For the final episode of Fail Harder, Emma Jane is joined by Conversations with Friends star Alison Oliver. Alison plays the role of Frances in the show which is now currently streaming on Hulu and BBC iPlayer.  But Alison is not here to talk about success - she's here to talk about failure. Follow Emma Jane on: Instagram @emmajanepurcell Twitter @emmajanepurcell Music: Leah Moore Art: Shane Kelleher

Emma Jane Purcell chats to people at the top of their game about failure - from their first memory of failure to how they cope with it now. On this bonus episode, Emma Jane hands over the podcast to guest host Tom Moran who turns the failure questions on her. Tom is a writer, actor, stand-up and the host of his own podcast Personality Bingo. Follow Emma Jane on: Instagram @emmajanepurcell Twitter @emmajanepurcell Music: Leah Moore Art: Shane Kelleher

Emma Jane Purcell chats to people at the top of their game about failure - from their first memory of failure to how they cope with it now. After recently graduating from drama school, Aggi has already made her TV debut in the BBC drama Ridley Road, where she plays the leading role of Vivien Epstein. She has also worked with Druid, playing the role of Nina in The Seagull, directed by Garry Hynes and is currently filming the lead role of Maud in the feature film Uncle Silas. Aggi is the great-granddaughter of dramatist Sean O'Casey. But Aggi is not here to talk about success - she's here to talk about failure. Follow Emma Jane on: Instagram @emmajanepurcell Twitter @emmajanepurcell Music: Leah Moore Art: Shane Kelleher

Emma Jane Purcell chats to people at the top of their game about failure - from their first memory of failure to how they cope with it now. After fifteen years of chronic heroin addiction, which was so bad he was deemed too much of a risk to detox, Brian has completely turned his life around. He is now a neuro-science lecturer, motivational speaker, life-change strategist and PHD student. He is also the author of the incredible Bonus-Time, a book where he tells his story of surviving the worst and discovering the magic of every day. But Brian is not here to talk about success - he's here to talk about failure. Follow Emma Jane on: Instagram @emmajanepurcell Twitter @emmajanepurcell Music: Leah Moore Art: Shane Kelleher

Emma Jane Purcell chats to people at the top of their game about failure - from their first memory of failure to how they cope with it now. Mia's first role was as a ballet girl in the West End production of Billy Elliot. She then went on to star in numerous T.V. shows including Tracy Beaker Returns, The Dumping Ground and Eastenders. Now as an adult, her career is reaching dizzying heights appearing in films and T.V. shows like The Witcher, The Vampire Academy (due for release next year) and Netflix feature film, Persuasion (due for release next year).  But Mia is not here to talk about success - she's here to talk about failure. Follow Emma Jane on: Instagram @emmajanepurcell Twitter @emmajanepurcell Music: Leah Moore Art: Shane Kelleher

Emma Jane Purcell chats to people at the top of their game about failure - from their first memory of failure to how they cope with it now. Having self-released her debut EP W.I.L.D, Lyra caught the attention of people around the world with her single Emerald - signing with Universal soon after. Since then she has played sold-out headline shows and Electric Picnic, had her music feature on Grey's Anatomy and performed on the U2 album The Joshua Tree. In 2019 her song Falling was nominated for Single of the Year at the RTE choice awards.  But Lyra is not here to talk about success - she's here to talk about failure. Follow Emma Jane on: Instagram @emmajanepurcell Twitter @emmajanepurcell Music: Leah Moore Art: Shane Kelleher

Emma Jane Purcell chats to people at the top of their game about failure - from their first memory of failure to how they cope with it now. Since graduating from DIT Drama, Daryl's career has gone from strength to strength, recently landing a role opposite Emma Thompson in the eagerly awaited movie Good Luck to You, Leo Grande. He joined the cast of Peaky Blinders in 2019 playing the role of Isaiah Jesus and can also be seen in the film Pixie and Amazon Prime's new show The Wheel of Time . This year Daryl was named as one of Screen Daily's Stars of Tomorrow. But Daryl is not here to talk about success - he's here to talk about failure. Follow Emma Jane on: Instagram @emmajanepurcell Twitter @emmajanepurcell Music: Leah Moore Art: Shane Kelleher

Season 3 of Fail Harder is brought to you in isolation. Emma Jane Purcell chats to people at the top of their game about failure – from their first memory of failure to how they cope with it now. Aisling gained recognition and won an IFTA award for playing the role of Katie Benedetto in The Fall alongside Jamie Dornan. Since then Aisling has starred in numerous movies and TV shows including The Nightingale, Game of Thrones, I Know This Much Is True and BBC’s most recent adaptation of Black Narcissus. But Aisling is not here to talk about success – she’s here to talk about failure. Follow Emma Jane on;Instagram @emmajanepurcellTwitter @emmajanepurcell Music: Leah Moore Art: Shane Kelleher

Season 3 of Fail Harder is brought to you in isolation. Emma Jane Purcell chats to people at the top of their game about failure – from their first memory of failure to how they cope with it now. Singer-songwriter and actor Sallay Garnett (aka Loah) released her debut EP, This Heart in 2017, followed by an entire EP of remixes in 2018. She also co-wrote the hugely successful song, Someone New with Hozier and has featured on records with artists such as Lisa Hannigan and Kila. In 2019 Loah stared as Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar in the Barbican London and she has multiple TV and film credits to her name. She recently released a brand-new EP, Sweet Sorrow alongside Bantum. But Loah is not here to talk about success – she’s here to talk about failure. Follow Emma Jane on;Instagram @emmajanepurcellTwitter @emmajanepurcell Music: Leah Moore Art: Shane Kelleher

Season 3 of Fail Harder is brought to you in isolation. Emma Jane Purcell chats to people at the top of their game about failure – from their first memory of failure to how they cope with it now. Georgina won the 2015 BAFTA TV award for Best Actress for her role in Murdered by My Boyfriend. Since then she has played leading roles in huge shows such as Black Mirror (Hang The DJ), Krypton and His Dark Materials. Georgina is currently staring in Amazon Prime Video’s new show Soulmates.  But Georgina is not here to talk about success – she’s here to talk about failure. Follow Emma Jane on;Instagram @emmajanepurcellTwitter @emmajanepurcell Music: Leah Moore Art: Shane Kelleher

Season 3 of Fail Harder is brought to you in isolation. Emma Jane Purcell chats to people at the top of their game about failure – from their first memory of failure to how they cope with it now. Louise is the bestselling, award winning author of five novels including Asking For It. The New York Times called Asking For It, ‘Riveting and Essential’ and it won several awards including Book of the Year at the 2015 Irish Book Awards. Louise also hosted the RTE 2 documentary ‘Asking For It, Reality Bites’ and the book was adapted for stage and went on to a sold-out run at the Abbey Theatre. Her latest novel After the Silence recently won Crime Novel of the Year at the An Post Irish Book Awards. But Louise is not here to talk about success – she’s here to talk about failure. Follow Emma Jane on;Instagram @emmajanepurcellTwitter @emmajanepurcell Music: Leah Moore Art: Shane Kelleher

Season 3 of Fail Harder is brought to you in isolation. Emma Jane Purcell chats to people at the top of their game about failure – from their first memory of failure to how they cope with it now. Charlene became a household face and name after staring in RTE’s Pure Mule. Since then she has had leading roles in numerous T.V. shows including Peaky Blinders, Raw, Ripper Street, Single-Handed, Whistleblower and Misfits. Her new show Bloodlands is currently airing on BBC and RTE. Charlene also has a Monte Carlo and IFTA award for acting.  But Charlene is not here to talk about success – she’s here to talk about failure. Follow Emma Jane on;Instagram @emmajanepurcellTwitter @emmajanepurcell Music: Leah Moore Art: Shane Kelleher

Season 2 of Fail Harder is brought to you in isolation. Emma Jane Purcell chats to people at the top of their game about failure - from their first memory of failure to how they cope with it now.   James is a social media influencer, an entrepreneur and a T.V.presenter who rose to prominence in 2015 on snapchat doing Vlogs and parodies. He has since gained a huge online following and has worked as an influencer with many large brands and charities. In 2016 James and his partner William started the food company Currabinny and their first book 'The Currabinny Cookbook' won the Eurospar cookbook of the year award in 2018. James also co-hosted the T.V. show Ireland's Got More Talent.  But James is not here to talk about success - he's here to talk about failure. Follow Emma Jane on Instagram @emmajanepurcell or on  Twitter @emmajanepurcell Editor: Shane Lynam Music: Leah Moore Art: Shane Kelleher

Season 2 of Fail Harder is brought to you in isolation. Emma Jane Purcell chats to people at the top of their game about failure - from their first memory of failure to how they cope with it now.   Chris is known for his portrayal of Jock O'Keefe in the film and T.V. series The Young Offenders for which he won an IFTA award. In 2018 he was cast alongside Aidan Turner in the West End production of The Lieutenant of Inishmore. For this performance he was nominated for An Evening Standard Emerging Talent Award, selected as a BAFTA Breakthrough BRIT and won an Olivier Award. Chris also portrayed Private Bullen in the film 1917.  But Chris is not here to talk about success - he's here to talk about failure. Follow Emma Jane on Instagram @emmajanepurcell or on  Twitter @emmajanepurcell Editor: Shane Lynam Music: Leah Moore Art: Shane Kelleher

Season 2 of Fail Harder is brought to you in isolation. Emma Jane Purcell chats to people at the top of their game about failure - from their first memory of failure to how they cope with it now.   At age 26 Daniella was working as a highly successful presenter, model and influencer when she got totally burned out and decided to quit it all to travel the world. During this time Daniella began writing her first book Jump - a non-fiction memoir which was released in June and has been the number 1 best-seller in the country for the past month. But Daniella is not here to talk about success - she's here to talk about failure. Follow Emma Jane on Instagram @emmajanepurcell or on  Twitter @emmajanepurcell Editor: Shane Lynam Music: Leah Moore Art: Shane Kelleher

Season 2 of Fail Harder is brought to you in isolation. Emma Jane Purcell chats to people at the top of their game about failure - from their first memory of failure to how they cope with it now.   Sophie is the critically acclaimed, best-selling author of Recipes for a Nervous Breakdown and Filter This. She is also a cook and a journalist and has written the weekly column The Domestic in the Sunday Times Life magazine for the last seven years. Sophie also co-hosts three chart topping podcasts and her new book Unfiltered was released in June.   But Sophie is not here to talk about success - she's here to talk about failure. Follow Emma Jane on Instagram @emmajanepurcell or on  Twitter @emmajanepurcell Editor: Shane Lynam Music: Leah Moore Art: Shane Kelleher

Season 2 of Fail Harder is brought to you in isolation. Emma Jane Purcell chats to people at the top of their game about failure - from their first memory of failure to how they cope with it now.   As a stand up comedian, Jarlath has played sold out venues across Ireland, the UK and the rest of the world. In 2013 Jarlath created the hugely successful, multi-award winning podcast series Irishman Abroad where he has interviewed people such as Hozier, Sir Bob Geldof and Sharon Horgan. He has also published two books of illustrations and is an outspoken advocate for Organ Donor awareness after donating a kidney to his brother.  But Jarlath is not here to talk about success - he's here to talk about failure. Follow Emma Jane on Instagram @emmajanepurcell or on  Twitter @emmajanepurcell Editor: Shane Lynam Music: Leah Moore Art: Shane Kelleher

Season 2 of Fail Harder is brought to you in isolation. Emma Jane Purcell chats to people at the top of their game about failure - from their first memory of failure to how they cope with it now.   India recently starred in BBC and Hulu’s hugely successful Normal People playing the role of Peggy. India is also known for playing the role of Katie Kiely in Redrock and has also starred in shows like Krypton, Women On The Verge, Vikings, BBC’s Little Women and Into The Badlands. But India is not here to talk about success - she's here to talk about failure. Follow Emma Jane on Instagram @emmajanepurcell or on  Twitter @emmajanepurcell Editor: Shane Lynam Music: Leah Moore Art: Shane Kelleher

Season 2 of Fail Harder is brought to you in isolation. Emma Jane Purcell chats to people at the top of their game about failure - from their first memory of failure to how they cope with it now.   Caroline Foran is the number 1 international bestselling author of Owning It and The Confidence Kit. Caroline is also a number 1 podcaster, award winning journalist and public speaker. Her third book - NAKED: Ten Truths To Change Your Life - is due for release next year But Caroline is not here to talk about success - she's here to talk about failure. Follow Emma Jane on Instagram @emmajanepurcell or on  Twitter @emmajanepurcell Editor: Shane Lynam Music: Leah Moore Art: Shane Kelleher

Emma Jane Purcell chats to people at the top of their game about failure - from their first memory of failure to how they cope with it now.   Since her recurring role on 'Red Rock' Ann has gone on to play the lead in BBC's 'Death and Nightingales' opposite Jamie Dornan. Ann was nominated for two IFTA awards for her role as Candice in the feature film 'Kissing Candice'. She is currently shooting on Joss Whedon's brand new HBO series 'The Nevers' due for release in 2021 and she will also appear in the leading role in 'Rose Plays Julie' later this year. But Ann is not here to talk about success - she's here to talk about failure. Follow Emma Jane on Instagram @emmajanepurcell or on  Twitter @emmajanepurcell Editor: Shane Lynam Music: Leah Moore Art: Shane Kelleher

Emma Jane Purcell chats to people at the top of their game about failure - from their first memory of failure to how they cope with it now.   Marcus is considered one of Ireland's top D.J's. -  recently headlining the Heineken stage at Electric Picnic and featuring on the cover of Hot Press magazine. Marcus is a self made man and is also known as a successful chef, comedian, bingo loco extraordinaire and he runs his own club nights. In February Marcus co-opened  Anti Social Dublin which is fast becoming the city's most popular bar. But Marcus is not here to talk about success - he's here to talk about failure. Follow Emma Jane on Instagram @emmajanepurcell or on  Twitter @emmajanepurcell Editor: Shane Lynam Music: Leah Moore Art: Shane Kelleher

Emma Jane Purcell chats to people at the top of their game about failure - from their first memory of failure to how they cope with it now.   Pat Divilly is an author, speaker and high performance coach who helps people reach new levels of purpose and fulfillment through movement and mindset. Pat has emerged as one of Ireland's top speakers in the area of personal development and is invited to give talks around the world. Between 2012 and 2017 over 20,000 clients went through Pat's online training course. Pat has also climbed some of the worlds highest mountains and organized groups who raised over €250,000 for charity.  But Pat is not here to talk about success - he's here to talk about failure. Follow Emma Jane on Instagram @emmajanepurcell or on  Twitter @emmajanepurcell Editor: Shane Lynam Music: Leah Moore Art: Shane Kelleher

Emma Jane Purcell chats to people at the top of their game about failure - from their first memory of failure to how they cope with it now.   Since arriving in Dublin almost a decade ago Tara Stewart has established herself as a force to be reckoned with on the creative scene in Ireland. Tara has made a huge name for herself as a DJ and as a radio presenter - landing her very own show on RTE's 2FM. Recently Tara started her hugely successful RTE podcast 'Dirty Laundry' and she is known as the queen of all things sustainable fashion.  But Tara is not here to talk about success - she's here to talk about failure. Follow Emma Jane on Instagram @emmajanepurcell or on  Twitter @emmajanepurcell Editor: Shane Lynam Music: Leah Moore Art: Shane Kelleher

Emma Jane Purcell chats to people at the top of their game about failure - from their first memory of failure to how they cope with it now.  At age fifteen Zacc moved to New Zealand to dance with Parris Goebel's world renowned dance crew 'The Royal Family'. He has since gone on to choreograph, teach and dance around the world performing for countless top artists. He was also a finalist in season one of 'Ireland's Got Talent'. Zacc has opened the hugely successful 'Fly Dance Studio' with his sister Kerrie. But Zacc is not here to talk about success - he's here to talk about failure.   Follow Emma Jane on Instagram @emmajanepurcell or on  Twitter @emmajanepurcell Editor: Shane Lynam Music: Leah Moore Art: Shane Kelleher

Emma Jane Purcell chats to people at the top of their game about failure - from their first memory of failure to how they cope with it now. Since graduating from the Lir, Paul has been cast in leading roles in some of Ireland's biggest theatre productions. Paul will play the role of Connell in the much anticipated BBC Three and Hulu series 'Normal People' directed by Lenny Abrahmson, due for release in Spring 2020. Paul can currently be seen on stage in 'The Lieutenant of Inishmore' which is running in The Gaiety Theatre Dublin until mid March. But Paul is not here to talk about success - he's here to talk about failure. Follow Emma Jane on Instagram @emmajanepurcell Twitter @emmajanepurcell Editor: Shane Lynam Music: Leah Moore Art: Shane Kelleher

Emma Jane Purcell chats to people at the top of their game about failure - from their first memory of failure to how they cope with it now. Rory O'Neill aka Panti Bliss is Ireland's most famous drag queen and self-styled accidental activist. Panti has written and performed hit theatre shows and is the landlady of Pantibar. She was the forerunner in Ireland's yes campaign for gay marriage and took to the stage of the National Theatre with a speech that became an international sensation and has been compared to some of the great speeches in the English language. A documentary about Panti called 'The Queen of Ireland' was also released in recent years.  But Rory is not here to talk about success - he's here to talk about failure. Follow Emma Jane on Instagram @emmajanepurcell or on Twitter @emmajanepur.    Editor - Shane Lynam  Music - Leah Moore Art - Shane Kelleher 

Emma Jane Purcell chats to people at the top of their game about failure – from their first memory of failure to how they cope with it now. A preview of what's to come this season.