Going Viral: The Social Media Podcast

This week I'm chatting with the wonderful James Mac, one of Ireland's most exciting makeup artists. After coming in second place on the Netflix/BBC show GlowUp, James has been busy on the road working with the most significant global makeup brands including, YSL, and MAC Cosmetics, and has also been seen partying with the likes of Kate Moss and Yasmin Finney. He talks about finding his true self over time, living with Tourettes and the reality of keeping up a large following online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we hear from the Creative Director of Black and Irish, Amanda Adé about diversity and inclusion online, as well as what being Irish means to her. Amanda talks through growing up in Kildare, the challenges she has faced and her hopes for the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I'm sitting down with one of Ireland's biggest influencers, Charleen Murphy. Charleen chats about her social media journey, her podcast, her friendship with Ellie Kelly, her relationship with Dano and how she is feeling after a challenging year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pj Kirby rose to fame with his best friend Kevin through their podcast “I'm Grand Mam”, since then, this is but one of the many strings to his bow. He is a professional dancer, has modelled for some of the biggest fashion brands including Brown Thomas, H&M and Russell & Bromley, and has just taken his first solo show on the road. I chat with him about his multi-hyphenate career, knowing when to push back when working with brands and what's next on the cards for him, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, I'm excited to have comedian and actor Michael Fry in the hot seat. Michael Fry has gone from strength to strength online in recent years, he has just completed his tour and is gearing up for the Edinburgh Fringe festival this August. He chats through the business of being funny, life on tour and his plans to step into the music industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I'm sitting down with Lynn Hunter, founder of Hunter Communications and The Collaborations Agency, Ireland's leading talent and influencer management company. She dives into the business side of influencer marketing, the relationship between PR and social, and marketing trends to look out for in 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(TW) On this week's episode, I am joined by the founder of Goss.ie Ali Ryan to talk about how she built her media empire, her work in the Irish legal system surrounding intimate image sharing and trolling, and sexism in the workplace. A very important and valuable listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this week's episode, I'm sitting down with fashion content creator Damien Broderick, known for getting dressed on the internet, to hear about how he grew his account from 40k to 1.2 million followers in just 90 days. Damien dives into his early years, his tips and tricks for thumb-stopping content, and how much his life has changed since becoming one of the most followed Irish creators online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I'm DELIGHTED to be joined by the most followed TikToker in the country - and insanely talented - Miriam Mullins. Miriam gives insight into the content creation process, her journey so far, her relationship with her boyfriend Tian and how she has appealed to all ages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome to Going Viral: The Social Media Podcast. I've decided to create a space for open, candid and informative conversations with the people who have made a career within this Industry. Here's a taster for what to expect... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.