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Paul Marden heads to the AVEA conference in front of a LIVE audience to find out why gift shops are such an important part of the attraction mix. Joining him is Jennifer Kennedy, Retail Consultant, JK Consulting and Michael Dolan, MD of Shamrock Gift Company. They discuss why your gift shop is an integral part of your brand and why it needs to be just as good as the experience you have on offer. This coinsides with the launch of our brand new playbook: ‘The Retail Ready Guide To Going Beyond The Gift Shop', where you can find out exactly how to improve your online offering to take your ecommerce to the next level. Download your FREE copy here:  https://pages.crowdconvert.co.uk/skip-the-queue-playbookBut that's not all. Paul walks the conference floor and speaks to:Susanne Reid, CEO of Christchurch Cathedral Dublin, on how they are celebrating their millennium anniversary - 1000 years!Charles Coyle, Managing Director, Emerald Park, on how they are bringing AI integrations to enhance their booking processesRay Dempsey, General Manager of The Old Jamerson Distillery on how they offering more accessible touring optionsIt's a mega episode and one you'll not want to miss. Skip the Queue is brought to you by Rubber Cheese, a digital agency that builds remarkable systems and websites for attractions that helps them increase their visitor numbers. Your host is Paul Marden.If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue or visit our website SkiptheQueue.fm.If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on LinkedIn. Show references:  Jennifer Kennedy — Founder, JK Consultinghttps://jkconsultingnyc.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-kennedy-aba75712/Michael Dolan — Managing Director, Shamrock Gift Companyhttps://www.shamrockgiftcompany.com/Catherine Toolan — Managing Director, Guinness Storehouse & Global Head of Brand Homes, Diageohttp://diageo.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinetoolan/Máirín Walsh — Operations Manager, Waterford Museumhttps://www.waterfordtreasures.com/Dean Kelly — Photography & Visitor Experience Specialist https://www.wearephotoexperience.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/dean-kelly-1259a316/Charles Coyle — Managing Director, Emerald Parkhttps://www.emeraldpark.ieSusanne Reid — CEO, Christ Church Cathedral Dublinhttp://www.christchurchcathedral.iehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/susannereid/Ray Dempsey — General Manager, Jameson Distilleryhttps://www.jamesonwhiskey.com/en-ie/visit-our-distilleries/jameson-bow-street-distillery-tour/https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-dempsey-37a8665a/ Transcription: Paul Marden: Welcome to Skip the Queue, the podcast that tells the stories behind the world's best attractions and the amazing people that work in them. In today's episode, I'm at the AVEA 2025 conference in Waterford, Ireland, and we're talking about gift shop best practices. With Jennifer Kennedy from JK Consulting, a tourism and retail consultancy. And Jennifer led retail at Guinness Storehouse for more years than she would care to mention, I think. And we're also here with Michael Dolan, MD of Shamrock Gift Company, who has brought along the most amazing array of gift shop merchandise, which I'm sure we'll get into talking a little something about later on. And I've also got an amazing live audience. Say hello, everybody.Everyone: Hello.Paul Marden: There we go. So we always start with icebreaker that I don't prepare the two of you. Now this is probably a very unfair question for the pair of you, actually. What's the quirkiest souvenir you've ever bought? I can think of those little, the ones that you get in Spain are the little pooping santas.Jennifer  Kennedy: I have a thing for Christmas decorations when I go on travel, so for me, there always tends to be something around having a little decoration on my tree every year. That if I've had one or two holidays or I've been away, that has some little thing that comes back that ends up on the tree of Christmas. I have a lovely little lemon from Amalfi that's a Christmas decoration, and so you know, so a little kind of quirky things like that.Paul Marden: Michael, what about you? Michael  Dolan: One of our designers who will remain nameless? She has a thing about poo. So everyone brings her back to some poo relation. Paul Marden: Sadly, there's quite a lot of that around at the moment, isn't there? That's a bit disappointing. First question then, what's the point of a gift shop? If I put that in a more eloquent way, why are gift shops such an important part of the attraction mix?Jennifer  Kennedy: Okay, it was from my point of view, the gift shop in an attraction or a destination is the ultimate touch point that the brand has to leave a lasting memory when visitors go away. So for me, they're intrinsically important in the complete 360 of how your brand shows up— as a destination or an attraction. And without a really good gift shop and really good product to take away from it, you're letting your brand down. And it's an integral piece that people can share. From a marketing point of view, every piece of your own product that's been developed, that's taken away to any part of the world can sit in someone's kitchen. It can be in multiple forms. It can be a fridge magnet. It could be a tea towel. It could be anything. But it's a connection to your brand and the home that they visited when they chose to be wherever they're visiting. So for me, I'm very passionate about the fact that your gift shop should be as good as everything else your experience has to offer. So that's my view on it. Michael  Dolan: Sometimes it's neglected when people create a new visitor attraction. They don't put enough time into the retail element. I think that's changing, and a very good example of that would be Game of Thrones in Banbridge. We worked with them for two years developing the range, but also the shop. So the shop reflects the... I actually think the shop is the best part of the whole experience. But the shop reflects the actual whole experience.  Jennifer  Kennedy: The teaming.Michael  Dolan: The teaming. So you have banners throughout the shop, the music, the lighting, it looks like a dungeon. All the display stands have swords in them, reflecting the theme of the entrance.Jennifer  Kennedy: Yeah, it's a good example of how a brand like that has incorporated the full essence and theme of why they exist into their physical retail space.Paul Marden: They definitely loosened a few pounds out of my pocket. Michael  Dolan: Another good example is Titanic Belfast. So they spent 80 million on that visitor attraction, which was opened in 2012, but they forgot about the shop. So the architect who designed the building designed the shop that looked like something out of the Tate Gallery. Yeah, and we went and said, 'This shop is not functional; it won't work for our type of product.' They said, 'We don't have anything in the budget to redevelop the shop.' So we paid a Dublin architect to redesign the shop. So the shop you have today, that design was paid for by Shamrock Gift Company. And if you've been in the shop, it's all brass, wood, ropes. So it's an integral part of the overall experience. But unfortunately... you can miss the shop on the way out.Paul Marden: Yeah, it is very easy to walk out the building and not engage in the shop itself. It's a bit like a dessert for a meal, isn't it? The meal's not complete if you've not had a dessert. And I think the gift shop experience is a little bit like that. The trip to the experience isn't finished.  If you haven't exited through the gate. Michael  Dolan: But it's the lasting memories that people bring back to the office in New York, put the mug on the table to remind people of when they're in Belfast or Dublin to go to. You know, storehouse or Titanic. So those last impressions are indelibly, you know, set.Paul Marden: So we've already said the positioning of the shop then is super important, how it feels, but product is super important, isn't it? What product you fill into the shop is a make or break experience? How do you go about curating the right product? Michael  Dolan: Most important is authenticity. You know, it has to be relevant to the visitor attraction. So it's not a question of just banging out a few key rings and magnets. So I brought you along some samples there. So we're doing two new ranges, one for Titanic and one for the Royal Yacht Britannia, and they're totally different. But reflect the personality of each attraction.Paul Marden: Absolutely.Michael  Dolan: I mean, a good example, we worked together or collaborated together on many, many projects in Guinness. But we also worked in St. Patrick's Cathedral.Jennifer  Kennedy: Yeah.Michael  Dolan: You were the consultant.Jennifer  Kennedy: Yeah, yeah. So I suppose, again, from the product point of view. Yeah, if you can root product in why the experience exists. So in that example, a cathedral is a great example of how you can create really great product by utilising. Well, the main reason people are there is because this amazing building exists and the historic elements of it. So I suppose to make it real, some examples of products that connected with the audience in that environment are things like a little stone coaster. But the stone coaster is a replica of the floor you're standing on. So I suppose the other balance in attractions is realistic price points and realistic products. So there's no point in creating a range of products that's outside the price point of what your visitors are prepared to pay. So it's that fine balance of creating product that connects with them, which is, I'm using the cathedral as an example because you've got architraves, you've got stained glass windows, you've got stunning tiles. So all the elements of the fabric of that building. Can be utilised to create really beautiful products, but castles, you know, cathedrals, all of those sorts of spaces.Jennifer  Kennedy: When we start talking about product, always we go to, 'why are we here?' And also the storytelling elements. There's some beautiful stories that can, I can give you another really great example of a product that was created for another cathedral, which was... So in cathedral spaces, there's all these stunning doors that run the whole way through, like they're spectacular; they're like pieces of art in their own right. And every one of them has a very unique ornate key that unlocks each door. So one of the products that did one of the cathedrals was we wanted to create a ring of brass keys with replicas of all the keys in the cathedral. But as we were progressing, we forgot at the start— it was like we forgot to tell them to scale them down. They weren't the same size as all the keys in the cathedral. So it was a very intrinsically specific gift to this particular cathedral. And it's been used ever since as kind of the special gift they give to people who come to visit from all over the world. They get quite emotional about this particular gift because it's like this is the actual replica of all the keys to all the doors in the cathedral.Jennifer  Kennedy: So it's a product that's completely born. It can never be replicated anywhere else. And it's completely unique to that particular space. And I think that's the power of, for me, that's what authenticity feels and looks like in these environments. It has to be connected to the fabric of why you exist.Paul Marden: Yeah, so I was at Big Pit in Wales six months ago, I think it was. Museums Wales are redeveloping all of their gift shops and they are going through exactly that process that you're talking about, but bringing it back to the place itself because all, I think, it's six of their museums, the gift shops had much the same set of product. They described it as, you know, you were just walking into a generic Welsh gift shop with the dressed lady.Jennifer  Kennedy: And it's hard— like it really takes an awful lot of work— like it doesn't just happen, like you really have to put a lot of thought and planning into what our product should and could look like. And then, when you've aligned on with the team of people managing and running these businesses, that this is the direction you want to take, then it's the operational element of it. It's about sourcing, MOQs, and price, and all of that stuff that comes into it. Minimum order quantities.Michael  Dolan: That's where we come in. So, you know, we met Jennifer in St. Patrick's and we met Liz then, we met the Dean. So we really sat around and talked about what were the most important elements in the cathedral that we wanted to celebrate in product.Michael  Dolan: And St. Patrick obviously was the obvious number one element. Then they have a harp stained glass window. And then they have a shamrock version of that as well. So they were the three elements that we hit on. You know, it took a year to put those three ranges together. So we would have started out with our concept drawings, which we presented to the team in St. Patrick's. They would have approved them. Then we would have talked to them about the size of the range and what products we were looking at. So then we would have done the artwork for those separate ranges, brought them back in to get them approved, go to sampling, bring the samples back in, then sit down and talk about pricing, minimum order quantities, delivery times.Michael  Dolan: So the sample, you know, so that all goes out to order and then it arrives in about four or five months later into our warehouse. So we carry all the risk. We design everything, we source it, make sure that it's safely made, all the tests are confirmed that the products are good. In conformity with all EU legislation. It'll be in our warehouse and then it's called off the weekly basis. So we carry, we do everything.  So one stop shop. Paul Marden: So the traction isn't even sitting on stock that they've invested in. We know what we're doing and we're quite happy to carry the risk. So one of the things we were talking about just before we started the episode was the challenges of sourcing locally. It's really important, isn't it? But it can be challenging to do that.Jennifer  Kennedy: It can. And, you know, but I would say in recent years, there's a lot more creators and makers have come to the fore after COVID. So in kind of more... Specifically, kind of artisan kind of product types. So things like candles are a great example where, you know, now you can find great candle makers all over Ireland with, you know, small minimum quantity requirements. And also they can bespoke or tailor it to your brand. So if you're a museum or if you're a, again, whatever the nature of your brand is, a national store or whatever, you can have a small batch made. Which lets you have something that has provenance. And here it's Irish made, it's Irish owned. And then there's some, you know, it just it gives you an opportunity.Jennifer  Kennedy: Unfortunately, we're never going to be in a position where we can source everything we want in Ireland. It just isn't realistic. And commercially, it's not viable. As much as you can, you should try and connect with the makers and creators that they are available and see if small batches are available. And they're beautiful to have within your gift store, but they also have to be the balance of other commercial products that will have to be sourced outside of Ireland will also have to play a significant role as well.Máirín Walsh: I think there needs to be a good price point as well. Like, you know, we find that in our museum, that, you know, if something is above 20, 25 euro, the customer has to kind of really think about purchasing it, where if it's 20 euro or under, you know, it's...Michael  Dolan: More of an input item, yeah.Máirín Walsh: Yes, exactly, yeah.Paul Marden: And so when it's over that price point, that's when you need to be sourcing locally again. Máirín Walsh: It's a harder sell. You're kind of maybe explaining a bit more to them and trying to get them to purchase it. You know, they have to think about it.Jennifer  Kennedy: But it's also good for the storytelling elements as well because it helps you engage. So I've often found as well that even train the teams and the customer service. It's actually a lovely space to have, to be able to use it as part of storytelling that we have this locally made or it's made in Cork or wherever it's coming from, that it's Irish made.Máirín Walsh: We have, what have we got? We've kind of got scarves and that and we have local— we had candles a few years ago actually. I think they were made or... up the country or whatever. But anyway, it was at Reginald's Tower and there were different kinds of candles of different attractions around and they really connected with your audience.Michael  Dolan: So 20% of our turnover would be food and all that is made in Ireland. Virtually all of that is sourced locally here in Ireland. And that's a very important part of our overall product portfolio and growing as well.Paul Marden: Is it important to serve different audiences with the right product? So I'm thinking... Making sure that there's pocket money items in there for kids, because often when they come to a museum or attraction, it's their first time they ever get to spend their own money on a transaction. Yeah, that would be their first memory of shopping. So giving them what they need, but at the same time having that 25 euro and over price point. To have a real set piece item is?Jennifer  Kennedy: I would say that's very specific to the brand. Paul Marden: Really? Jennifer  Kennedy: Yes, because some brands can't actually sell products or shouldn't be selling products to children. Paul Marden: Really? I'm looking at the Guinness items at the end of the table.Jennifer  Kennedy: So it depends on the brand. So obviously, in many of the destinations around Ireland, some of them are quite heavily family-oriented. And absolutely in those environments where you've got gardens, playgrounds or theme parks. Absolutely. You have to have that range of product that's very much tailored to young families and children. In other environments, not necessarily. But you still need to have a range that appeals to the masses. Because you will have visitors from all walks of life and with all perspectives. So it's more about having something. I'm going to keep bringing it back to it. It's specific to why this brand is here. And if you can create product within a fair price point, and Mairin is absolutely right. The balance of how much your products cost to the consumer will make or break how your retail performs. And in most destinations, what you're actually aiming to do is basket size. You want them to go away with three, four, five products from you, not necessarily one.Jennifer  Kennedy: Because if you think about it, that's more beneficial for the brand. I mean, most people are buying for gifting purposes. They're bringing things back to multiple people. So, if I'm able to pick up a nice candle and it's eight or 10 euros, well, I might buy three of them if it's a beautiful candle in a nice package. Whereas, if I went in and the only option available to me was a 35-euro candle, I probably might buy that, but I'm only buying one product. And I'm only giving that to either myself or one other person. Whereas, if you can create a range that's a good price, but it's also appealing and very connected to why they came to visit you in the first place, then that's a much more powerful, for the brand point of view, that's a much more... Powerful purchasing options are available to have a basket size that's growing.Michael  Dolan: We worked together in the National Stud in Kildare, so we did a great kids range of stationery, which worked really well. We've just done a new range for the GAA museum, all stationery-related, because they get a lot of kids. Again, we would have collaborated on that.Jennifer  Kennedy: And actually, the natural studs are a really nice example as well, because from even a textile point of view, you can lean into equine as the, so you can do beautiful products with ponies and horses. Yeah. You know, so again, some brands make it very, it's easy to see the path that you can take with product. And then others are, you know, you have to think harder. It's a little bit more challenging. So, and particularly for cultural and heritage sites, then that really has to be grounded in what are the collections, what is on offer in these sites, in these museums, in these heritage sites, and really start to unravel the stories that you can turn into product.Paul Marden: But a product isn't enough, is it?Jennifer  Kennedy: Absolutely not.Paul Marden: Set making, merchandising, storytelling, they all engage the customer, don't they?Jennifer  Kennedy: 100%.Paul Marden: Where have you seen that being done well in Ireland?Michael  Dolan: Get a store is the preeminent example, I would think. I mean, it's a stunning shop. Have you met Catherine too? Paul Marden: No, not yet. Lovely to meet you, Catherine.  Michael  Dolan: Catherine is in charge of getting the stories. Paul Marden: Okay. Any other examples that aren't, maybe, sat at the table? Game of Thrones is a really good example and Titanic.Michael  Dolan: Game of Thrones.  I think Titanic's good. The new shop in Trinity College is very strong, I think. So it's a temporary digital exhibition while they're revamping the library. They've done an excellent job in creating a wonderful new shop, even on a temporary basis.Jennifer  Kennedy: I would say Crowe Park as well. The GAA museum there has undergone a full refurbishment and it's very tailored towards their audience. So they're very, it's high volume, very specific to their... And the look and feel is very much in keeping with the nature of the reason why people go to Crowe Park. I would say the Irish National Asteroid as well. And Colmar Abbey, Cliffs of Moher. We've got some really great offers all over the island of Ireland.Paul Marden: Yeah, absolutely. I was at W5 recently in Belfast and I think that is a brilliant example of what a Science Centre gift shop could be like. Because often there will be the kind of generic stuff that you'll see in any attraction— a notebook with rubber and a pencil— but they also had lots of, there were lots of science-led toys and engineering-led toys, so they had... big Lego section. It was like going into a proper toy shop. It was just a really impressive gift shop that you could imagine engaging a kid.Catherine Toolan: And if I could come in there for an example outside of Ireland, you've got the House of Lego in Billund. I don't know if anybody has been there, but they've got a customised range, which is only available. Really? Yes, and it's so special. They've got a really unique building, so the Lego set is in the shape of the building. They've got their original dock. But the retail store in that space, it's very geared towards children as Lego is, but also imagination play. So they've done a brilliant job on looking at, you know, the texture of their product, the colour of their product. And whilst it's usually geared to children, it's also geared to adult lovers of Lego. So it's beautiful. Huge tech as well. They've incredible RFID wristbands, which you get from your ticket at the beginning of the experience. So all of your photo ops and everything you can download from the RFID wristband. Very cool.Jennifer  Kennedy: Actually, I would say it's probably from a tech point of view, one of the best attractions I've been to in recent years. Like, it's phenomenal. I remember going there the year it opened first because it was fascinating. I have two boys who are absolutely Lego nuts. And I just— we went to the home of LEGO in Billund when it opened that year and I just was blown away. I had never experienced, and I go to experiences everywhere, but I've never, from a tech point of view and a brand engagement perspective, understood the nature, the type of product that they deliver. For me, it's, like I said, I tell everyone to go to Billund. Paul Marden: Really? We've got such amazing jobs, haven't we? However, as you're both talking, I'm thinking you're a bit like me. You don't get to go and enjoy the experience for the experience's own sake because you're looking at what everybody's doing.Jennifer  Kennedy: But can I actually just add to that? There's another one in the Swarovski Crystal in Austria.Paul Marden: Really?Jennifer  Kennedy: That is phenomenal. And in terms of their retail space, it's like, I like a bit of sparkle, so I'm not going to lie. It was like walking into heaven. And their retail offering there is world-class in that store. And the whole brand experience from start to finish, which is what you're always trying to achieve. It's the full 360 of full immersion. You're literally standing inside a giant crystal. It's like being in a dream. Right. A crystal, sparkly dream from start to finish. And then, every year, they partner and collaborate with whoever— designers, musicians, whoever's iconic or, you know, very... present in that year or whatever. And they do these wonderful collaborations and partnerships with artists, designers, you name it.Paul Marden: Sorry, Catherine, there you go.Catherine Toolan: Thank you very much. It's on my list of places to go, but I do know the team there and what they're also doing is looking at the premiumization. So they close their retail store for high net worth individuals to come in and buy unique and special pieces. You know, they use their core experience for the daytime. And we all talk about the challenges. I know, Tom, you talk about this, you know, how do you scale up visitor experience when you're at capacity and still make sure you've a brilliant net promoter score and that the experience of the customer is fantastic. So that is about sweating the acid and you know it's that good, better, best. You know they have something for everybody but they have that halo effect as well.  So it's really cool.Paul Marden: Wow. Thank you. I'm a bit of a geek. I love a bit of technology. What do you think technology is doing to the gift shop experience? Are there new technologies that are coming along that are going to fundamentally change the way the gift shop experience works?Jennifer  Kennedy: I think that's rooted in the overall experience. So I don't think it's a separate piece. I think there's loads of things out there now where you can, you know, virtual mirrors have been around for years and all these other really interesting. The whole gamification piece, if you're in an amazing experience and you're getting prompts and things to move an offer today, but so that's that's been around for quite some time. I'm not sure that it's been fully utilised yet across the board, especially in I would say there's a way to go in how it influences the stores in Ireland in attractions at the moment. There'll be only a handful who I'd say are using technology, mainly digital screens, is what I'm experiencing and seeing generally. And then, if there is a big attraction, some sort of prompts throughout that and how you're communicating digitally through the whole experience to get people back into the retail space. Paul Marden: Yeah, I can imagine using tech to be able to prompt somebody at the quiet times of the gift shop. Michael  Dolan: Yeah, also Guinness now you can order a pint glass with your own message on it in advance. It's ready for you when you finish your tour. You go to a locker and you just open the locker and you walk out with your glass. Catherine Toolan: Could I just say, though, that you just don't open a locker like it's actually lockers? There's a lot of customisation to the lockers because the idea came from the original Parcel Motel. So the locker is actually you key in a code and then when you open the customised locker, there's a Guinness quote inside it and your personalised glass is inside it. And the amount of customers and guests that we get to say, could we lock the door again? We want to actually open it and have that. whole experience so you know that's where I think in you know and one of the questions that would be really interesting to talk about is you know, what about self-scanning and you know, the idea of checkouts that are not having the human connection. Is that a thing that will work when you've got real experiences? I don't know. But we know that the personalisation of the engraved glasses and how we've custom designed the lockers— not to just be set of lockers— has made that difference. So they're very unique, they're colourful, they're very Guinnessified. And of course, the little personal quote that you get when you open the locker from our archives, make that a retail experience that's elevated. Paul Marden: Wow.Jennifer  Kennedy: But I would also say to your point on that, that the actual, the real magic is also in the people, in the destinations, because it's not like gift shops and destinations and experiences. They're not like high street and they shouldn't be. It should be a very different experience that people are having when they've paid to come and participate with you in your destination. So I actually think technology inevitably plays a role and it's a support and it will create lovely quirks and unusual little elements throughout the years.Paul Marden: I think personalisation is great.  Jennifer  Kennedy: And personalisation, absolutely. But the actual, like I would be quite against the idea of automating checkout and payouts in gift shops, in destinations, because for me... That takes away the whole essence of the final touch point is actually whoever's talked to you when you did that transaction and whoever said goodbye or asked how your experience was or did you enjoy yourself? So those you can't you can't replace that with without a human personal touch. So for me, that's intrinsically important, that it has to be retained, that the personal touch is always there for the goodbye.Dean Kelly: I'm very happy that you brought up the human touch. I'm a photo company, I do pictures. And all the time when we're talking to operators, they're like, 'Can we make it self-serve? Can we get rid of the staffing costs?' I'm like, 'I'm a photographer. Photographers take pictures of people. We need each other to engage, react, and put the groups together. No, we don't want the staff costs. But I'm like, it's not about the staff costs. It's about the customer's experience. So all day long, our challenge is, more so in the UK now, because we operate in the UK, and everybody over there is very, we don't want the staff.' And I think, if you lose the staff engagement, especially taking a picture, you lose the memory and you lose the moment. And photographers have a really good job to do, a very interesting job, is where to capture people together. And if you lose that person— touch point of getting the togetherness— You just have people touching the screen, which they might as well be on their phone.Paul Marden: And the photo won't look as good, will it? Anybody could take a photo, but it takes a photographer to make people look like they're engaged and happy and in the moment.Dean Kelly: Yeah, exactly, and a couple of other points that you mentioned— with the brand, personalisation, gamification, all that kind of cool, juicy stuff, all the retail stuff, people going home with the memory, the moment, all that stuff's cool, but nobody mentioned photos until Cashin, you mentioned photos. We've had a long conversation with photos for a long time, and we'll probably be still chatting for another long time as well. But photography is a super, super retail revenue stream. But it's not about the revenue, it's about the moment and the magic. Jennifer  Kennedy: Yeah, you're capturing the magic. Dean Kelly: Capturing it. And fair enough that what you guys do at Shamrock is very interesting because you talk to the operators. You kind of go, 'What gifts are going to work for your visitors?' And you turn that into a product. And that's exactly what we do with all the experiences. We take pictures.Dean Kelly: But what's your demographic saying? What's your price points? What's your brand? What's your message? And let's turn that into a personalised souvenir, put the people in the brand, and let them take it home and engage with it.Paul Marden: So... I think one of the most important things is how you blend the gift shop with the rest of the experience. You were giving a good example of exiting through the gift shop. It's a very important thing, isn't it? But if you put it in the wrong place, you don't get that. How do you blend the gift shop into the experience?Jennifer  Kennedy: Well, I would say I wouldn't call it a blend. For me, the retail element of the brand should be a wow. Like it should be as invaluable, as important as everything else. So my perspective would be get eyes on your retail offering sooner rather than later. Not necessarily that they will participate there and then.Jennifer  Kennedy: The visual and the impact it has on seeing a wow— this looks like an amazing space. This looks like with all these products, but it's also— I was always chasing the wow. I want you to go, wow, this looks amazing. Because, to me, that's when you've engaged someone that they're not leaving until they've gotten in there. It is important that people can potentially move through it at the end. And, you know, it depends on the building. It depends on the structure. You know, a lot of these things are taken out of your hands. You've got to work with what you've got. Jennifer  Kennedy: But you have to work with what you've got, not just to blend it, to make it stand out as exceptional. Because that's actually where the magic really starts. And it doesn't matter what brand that is. The aim should always be that your retail offering is exceptional from every touch point. And it shouldn't be obvious that we've spent millions in creating this wonderful experience. And now you're being shoehorned into the poor relation that was forgotten a little bit and now has ten years later looks a bit ramshackle. And we're trying to figure out why we don't get what we should out of it.Michael  Dolan: And it has to be an integral part of the whole experience.Jennifer  Kennedy: Yeah, and I think for new experiences that are in planning stages, I've seen that more and more in recent years. Now, where I was being called to retrofix or rip out things going, this doesn't work, I'm like, okay, well, we have to retro do this. Now, when people are doing new builds or new investments into new spaces, I'm getting those calls at the planning stages where it's like, we've allocated this amount of space to retail. Do you think that's enough? And I don't think I've ever said yes, ever. At every single turn, I'm like... No, it's not enough. And, you know, what's your anticipated football? Oh, that's the numbers start to play a role in it. But it's not just about that. It's about the future proofing. It's like what happens in five years, 10 years, 15? Because I've been very lucky to work in buildings where it's not easy to figure out where you're going to go next. And particularly heritage sites and cultural heritage. Like I can't go in and knock a hole in the crypt in Christchurch Cathedral. But I need a bigger retail space there.Jennifer  Kennedy: The earlier you start to put retail as a central commercial revenue stream in your business, the more eyes you have on it from the get-go, the more likely it is that it will be successful. Not now, not in five years, not in ten years, but that you're building blocks for this, what can become. Like it should be one of your strongest revenue streams after ticket sales because that's what it can become. But you have to go at it as this is going to be amazing.Catherine Toolan: I think it's important that it's not a hard sell and that's in your face. And, you know, that's where, when you think about the consumer journey, we always think about the behavioural science of the beginning, the middle, and the end. And people remember three things. You know, there's lots of other touch points. But if retail is a really hard sell throughout the experience, I don't think the net promoter score of your overall experience will, you know, come out, especially if you're, you know, and we're not a children's destination. An over 25 adult destination at the Guinness Storehouse and at our alcohol brand homes. But what's really important is that it's authentic, it's really good, and it's highly merchandised, and that it's unique. I think that uniqueness is it— something that you can get that you can't get anywhere else. You know, how do you actually, one of the things that we would have done if we had it again, we would be able to make our retail store available to the domestic audience, to the public without buying a ticket. So, you know, you've got that opportunity if your brand is the right brand that you can have walk-in off the high street, for example.Catherine Toolan: So, you know, there's so many other things that you can think about because that's an extension of your revenue opportunity where you don't have to come in to do the whole experience. And that is a way to connect the domestic audience, which is something I know a lot of the members of the Association, AVEA are trying to do. You know, how do we engage and connect and get repeat visits and and retail is a big opportunity to do that, especially at gifting season.Paul Marden: Yeah, yeah, sustainability is increasingly important to the narrative of the whole retail experience, isn't it? How do you make sure that we're not going about just selling plastic tat that nobody's going to look after?Michael  Dolan: We've made this a core value for Shamrock Gift Company, so we've engaged with a company called Clearstream Solutions, the same company that Guinness Store has. have worked with them. So it's a long-term partnership. So they've measured our carbon footprint from 2019 to 2023. So we've set ourselves the ambitious target of being carbon neutral by 2030.Michael  Dolan: So just some of the elements that we've engaged in. So we put 700 solar panels on our roof as of last summer. All our deliveries in Dublin are done with electric vans, which we've recently purchased. All the lights in the building now are LED. Motion-sensored as well. All the cars are electric or that we've purchased recently, and we've got a gas boiler. So we've also now our shipments from China we're looking at biodiesel. So that's fully sustainable. And we also, where we can't use biodiesel, we're doing carbon offsetting as well.Paul Marden: So a lot of work being done in terms of the cost of CO2 of the transport that you're doing. What about the product itself? How do you make sure that the product itself is inherently something that people are going to treasure and is not a throwaway item?Michael  Dolan: We're using more sustainable materials, so a lot more stone, a lot more wood. Paul Marden: Oh, really? Michael  Dolan: Yeah. Also, it begins with great design. Yeah. So, you know, and obviously working with our retail partners, make sure that the goods are very well designed, very well manufactured. So we're working with some wonderful, well, best in class manufacturers around the world. Absolutely.Jennifer  Kennedy: I think as well, if... you can, and it's becoming easier to do, if you can collaborate with some creators and makers that are actually within your location.Jennifer  Kennedy: Within Ireland, there's a lot more of that happening, which means sourcing is closer to home. But you also have this other economy that's like the underbelly of the craft makers market in Ireland, which is fabulous, which needs to be brought to the fore. So collaborations with brands can also form a very integral part of product development that's close to home and connected to people who are here—people who are actually creating product in Ireland.Paul Marden: This is just instinct, not knowledge at all. But I would imagine that when you're dealing with those local crafters and makers, that they are inherently more sustainable because they're creating things local to you. It's not just the distance that's...Jennifer  Kennedy: Absolutely, but in any instances that I'm aware of that I've been involved with, anyway, even the materials and their mythology, yeah, is all grounded in sustainability and which is fabulous to see. Like, there's more and there's more and more coming all the time.Michael  Dolan: We've got rid of 3 million bags a year. Key rings, mags used to be individually bagged. And now there are 12 key rings in a bag that's biodegradable. That alone is 2 million bags.Paul Marden: It's amazing, isn't it? When you look at something as innocuous as the bag itself that it's packaged in before it's shipped out. You can engineer out of the supply chain quite a lot of unnecessary packaging Michael  Dolan: And likewise, then for the retailer, they don't have to dispose of all that packaging. So it's a lot easier and cleaner to put the product on the shelf. Yes.Paul Marden: Something close to my heart, online retail. Have you seen examples where Irish attractions have extended their gift shop experience online, particularly well?Jennifer  Kennedy: For instance, there are a few examples, but what I was thinking more about on that particular thought was around the nature of the brand again and the product that, in my experience, the brands that can do that successfully tend to have something on offer that's very nostalgic or collectible. Or memorabilia and I think there are some examples in the UK potentially that are where they can be successful online because they have a brand or a product that people are collecting.Paul Marden: Yeah, so one of my clients is Jane Austen House, only about two miles away from where I live. And it blew me away the importance of their online shop to them. They're tiny. I mean, it is a little cottage in the middle of Hampshire, but they have an international audience for their gift shop. And it's because they've got this really, really committed audience of Jane Austen fans who want to buy something from the house. Then everybody talks about the Tank Museum in Dorset.Paul Marden: Who make a fortune selling fluffy tank slippers and all you could possibly imagine memorabilia related to tanks. Because again, it's that collection of highly curated products and this really, really committed audience of people worldwide. Catherine Toolan: The Tank were here last year presenting at the AVEA conference and it was such an incredible story about their success and, you know, how they went from a very small museum with a lot of support from government to COVID to having an incredible retail store, which is now driving their commercial success.Paul Marden: Yeah, absolutely. Nick has done a load of work. Yeah, that leads me nicely onto a note. So listeners, for a long time, Skip the Queue has been totally focused on the podcast. But today we have launched our first playbook. Which is hopefully the first of many. But the playbook that we're launching today is all about how attractions can focus on best practice for gift shop e-commerce. So we work with partners, Rubber Cheese, Navigate, and Stephen Spencer Associates. So Steve and his team has helped us to contribute to some sections to the guide around, how do you curate your product? How do you identify who the audience is? How do you create that collection? The team at Rubber Cheese talk about the mechanics of how do you put it online and then our friends at Navigate help you to figure out what the best way is to get bums on seats. So it was a crackpot idea of mine six months ago to put it together, and it is now huge.Paul Marden: It's packed full of advice, and that's gone live today. So you can go over to skipthequeue.fm and click on the Playbooks link there to go and download that. Thank you. So, Jennifer, Michael, it has been absolutely wonderful to talk to both of you. Thank you to my audience. You've also been fabulous. Well done. And what a packed episode that was. I get the feeling you two quite enjoy gift shops and retailing. You could talk quite a lot about it.Jennifer  Kennedy: I mean, I love it.  Paul Marden: That didn't come over at all. Jennifer  Kennedy: Well, I just think it's such a lovely way of connecting with people and keeping a connection, particularly from a brand point of view. It should be the icing on the cake, you know?Paul Marden: You're not just a market store salesperson, are you?Jennifer  Kennedy: And I thoroughly believe that the most successful ones are because the experiences that they're a part of sow the seeds. They plant the love, the emotion, the energy. All you're really doing is making sure that that magic stays with people when they go away. The brand experience is the piece that's actually got them there in the first place. Paul Marden: Now let's go over to the conference floor to hear from some Irish operators and suppliers.Charles  Coyle: I'm Charles Coyle. I'm the managing director of Emerald Park. We're Ireland's only theme park and zoo. We opened in November 2010, which shows you how naive and foolish we were that we opened a visitor attraction in the middle of winter. Fortunately, we survived it.Paul Marden: But you wouldn't open a visitor attraction in the middle of summer, so give yourself a little bit of a run-up to it. It's not a bad idea.Charles  Coyle: Well, that's true, actually. You know what? I'll say that from now on, that we had the genius to open in the winter. We're open 15 years now, and we have grown from very small, humble aspirations of maybe getting 150,000 people a year to we welcomed 810,000 last year. And we'll probably be in and around the same this year as well.  Paul Marden: Wowzers, that is really impressive. So we are here on the floor. We've already heard some really interesting talks. We've been talking about AI in the most recent one. What can we expect to happen for you in the season coming in?Charles  Coyle: Well, we are hopefully going to be integrating a lot of AI. There's possibly putting in a new booking system and things like that. A lot of that will have AI dynamic pricing, which has got a bad rap recently, but it has been done for years and years in hotels.Paul Marden: Human nature, if you ask people, should I be punished for travelling during the summer holidays and visiting in a park? No, that sounds terrible. Should I be rewarded for visiting during a quiet period? Oh, yes! Yes, I should definitely. It's all about perspective, isn't it? Very much so. And it is how much you don't want to price gouge people. You've got to be really careful. But I do think dynamic pricing has its place.Charles  Coyle: Oh, absolutely. I mean, a perfect example of it is right now, our top price is not going to go any higher, but it'll just be our lower price will be there more constantly, you know, and we'll... Be encouraging people to come in on the Tuesdays and Wednesdays, as you said, rewarding people for coming in at times in which we're not that busy and they're probably going to have a better day as a result.Susanne Reid: Hi, Suzanne Reid here. I'm the CEO at Christchurch Cathedral, Dublin. What are you here to get out of the conference? First and foremost, the conference is a great opportunity every year to... catch up with people that you may only see once a year from all corners of the country and it's also an opportunity to find out what's new and trending within tourism. We've just come from a really energising session on AI and also a very thought-provoking session on crisis management and the dangers of solar panels.Paul Marden: Yes, absolutely. Yeah, the story of We the Curious is definitely an interesting one. So we've just come off the back of the summer season. So how was that for you?Susanne Reid:Summer season started slower than we would have liked this year in 2025, but the two big American football matches were very strong for us in Dublin. Dublin had a reasonable season, I would say, and we're very pleased so far on the 13th of the month at how October is playing out. So hoping for a very strong finish to the year. So coming up to Christmas at Christchurch, we'll have a number of cathedral events. So typically our carol concerts, they tend to sell out throughout the season. Then we have our normal pattern of services and things as well.Paul Marden: I think it's really important, isn't it? You have to think back to this being a place of worship. Yes, it is a visitor attraction. Yes, that's an aside, isn't it? And the reason it is a place of worship.Susanne Reid: I think that's obviously back to what our earlier speaker was talking about today. That's our charitable purpose, the promotion of religion, Christianity. However, you know, Christchurch is one of the most visited attractions in the city.Susanne Reid: Primarily, people do come because it will be there a thousand years in 2028. So there is, you know, the stones speak really. And, you know, one of the sessions I've really benefited from this morning was around accessible tourism. And certainly that's a journey we're on at the cathedral because, you know, a medieval building never designed for access, really. Paul Marden: No, not hugely. Susanne Reid: Not at all. So that's part of our programming and our thinking and our commitment to the city and to those that come to it from our local communities. But also from further afield, that they can come and enjoy the splendour of this sacred space.Paul Marden: I've been thinking long and hard, and been interviewing people, especially people like We The Curious, where they're coming into their 25th anniversary. They were a Millennium Project. I hadn't even thought about interviewing an attraction that was a thousand years old. A genuine millennium project.Susanne Reid: Yeah, so we're working towards that, Paul. And, you know, obviously there's a committee in-house thinking of how we might celebrate that. One of the things that, you know, I know others may have seen elsewhere, but... We've commissioned a Lego builder to build a Lego model of the cathedral. There will obviously be some beautiful music commissioned to surround the celebration of a thousand years of Christchurch at the heart of the city. There'll be a conference. We're also commissioning a new audio tour called the ACE Tour, Adults, Children and Everyone, which will read the cathedral for people who have no sense of what they're looking at when they maybe see a baptismal font, for example. You know, we're really excited about this and we're hoping the city will be celebratory mood with us in 2028.Paul Marden: Well, maybe you can bring me back and I'll come and do an episode and focus on your thousand year anniversary.Susanne Reid: You'd be so welcome.Paul Marden: Oh, wonderful. Thank you, Suzanne.Paul Marden: I am back on the floor. We have wrapped up day one. And I am here with Ray Dempsey from Jameson Distillery. Ray, what's it been like today?Ray  Dempsey: Paul, it's been a great day. I have to say, I always loved the AVEA conference. It brings in such great insights into our industry and into our sector. And it's hosted here in Waterford, a city that I'm a native of. And, you know, seeing it through the eyes of a tourist is just amazing, actually, because normally I fly through here. And I don't have the chance to kind of stop and think, but the overall development of Waterford and the presentation from the Waterford County Council was really, really good. It's fantastic. They have a plan. A plan that really is driving tourism. Waterford, as a tourist destination, whereas before, you passed through Waterford. It was Waterford Crystal's stop and that was it. But they have put so much into the restoration of buildings, the introduction of lovely artisan products, very complimentary to people coming to here, whether it is for a day, a weekend, or a week. Fantastic.Paul Marden: What is it? We're in the middle of October and it's a bit grey and drizzly out there. But let's be fair, the town has been packed. The town has been packed.With coaches outside, so my hotel this morning full of tourists.Ray  Dempsey: Amazing, yeah it's a great hub, a great hub, and they've done so much with the city to enable that, and you see, as you pass down the keys, you know that new bridge there to enable extra traffic coming straight into the heart of the city, it's fantastic. We're all learning from it, and hopefully, bring it all back to our own hometowns.Paul Marden: I think it's been really interesting. We were talking earlier on, before I got the microphone out, saying how it's been a real mixed bag this year across the island of Ireland, hasn't it? So some people really, really busy, some people rubbish year.Ray  Dempsey: Yeah, I mean, I feel privileged the fact that, you know, we haven't seen that in Dublin. So, you know, there's a it's been a very strong year, a little bit after a little bit of a bumpy start in January, February. But, like, for the rest of the year onwards, it's been fantastic. It's been back to back festivals and lots of things, lots of reasons why people come to Dublin. And, of course, with the introduction of the NFL. That's new to us this year. And hopefully, we'll see it for a number of years to come. But they're great builders for organic growth for our visitor numbers. So I'm happy to say that I'm seeing a growth in both revenue and in visitor numbers in the Jameson Distillery. So I'm happy to see that. Now, naturally, I'm going to have to work harder to make sure it happens next year and the year after. But I'm happy to say that the tourism product in Dublin has definitely improved. And Dublin-based visitor attractions are doing well. Paul Marden: Exciting plans for summer 26? Ray  Dempsey: Yes, every year is exciting, Paul. And every year brings a challenge and everything else. But I'm delighted to say that our focus for 2026 really is on building inclusion. So we're looking at language tours.Ray  Dempsey: We're looking at tours for... you know, margins in society. And I think it's a really interesting way for us to be able to embrace accessibility to our story. And also, we have increased our experience repertoire to engage more high-end experiences, not private experiences. More demand for those. Okay. So we're delighted to say that we have the product in order to be able to do that. So that's exciting for us, you know, to be building into 2026. Great. Paul Marden: Thank you so much for joining us. I am the only thing standing in the way of you and a drink at the cocktail reception later on. So I think we should call it quits. Ray  Dempsey: And for sure. Paul Marden: If you enjoyed today's episode, then please like and comment in your podcast app. It really does help others to find us. Today's episode was written by me, Paul Marden, with help from Emily Burrows from Plaster. It was edited by Steve Folland and produced by Wenalyn Dionaldo. See you next week. The 2025 Visitor Attraction Website Survey is now LIVE! Dive into groundbreaking benchmarks for the industryGain a better understanding of how to achieve the highest conversion ratesExplore the "why" behind visitor attraction site performanceLearn the impact of website optimisation and visitor engagement on conversion ratesUncover key steps to enhance user experience for greater conversionsTake the Rubber Cheese Visitor Attraction Website Survey Report

Welcome to the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast! In today's episode, we're talking about helping you rise to the next level.Mairin Moore-Cane is a speaker, author, and growth strategist fueling authentic transformation- not just rebounds. Drawing from her journey through chronic illness, high-stakes leadership challenges, and rebuilding herself from the inside out, she equips entrepreneurs and changemakers to convert life's toughest seasons into catalysts for sustainable growth.As the founder of Rooted Rising and the author of a deeply personal guide to resilience and founder becoming, Mairin combines raw honesty with actionable insights. She helps listeners and audiences not merely bounce back, but become stronger, clearer, and more resilient.Whether coaching high-impact entrepreneurs, sharing her story on stages, or guesting on podcasts, Mairin's mission is clear: you're not behind-you're becoming. And real growth isn't just about recovery- it's about rising transformed, prepared for what's next.Connect with Mairin Here: https://www.facebook.com/mairinmoorecanehttps://www.instagram.com/mairinmoorecanehttps://www.linkedin.com/mairinmoorecanewww.mairinmoorecane.comGrab the freebie here: https://rootednotrushed.com/letsrisetogether===================================If you enjoyed this episode, remember to hit the like button and subscribe. Then share this episode with your friends.Thanks for watching the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast. This podcast is part of the Digital Trailblazer family of podcasts. To learn more about Digital Trailblazer and what we do to help entrepreneurs, go to DigitalTrailblazer.com.Are you a coach, consultant, expert, or online course creator? Then we'd love to invite you to our FREE Facebook Group where you can learn the best strategies to land more high-ticket clients and customers. QUICK LINKS: APPLY TO BE FEATURED: https://app.digitaltrailblazer.com/podcast-guest-applicationDIGITAL TRAILBLAZER: https://digitaltrailblazer.com/

Go to College They Said presents: Mairin Meets… A podcast for students, by students. Hosted by Niagara College Broadcasting student Mairin Alao, this season dives into real conversations with special guests about student life, learning, and everything in between.Mairin Meets...Hish!Join Mairin as she chats with NCSAC President, Hish Clifford, about the transition to college, getting involved, regrets, hopes, and all the ways to make the most out of your NC journey.

In this episode, Heather welcomes back Mairin Van Shura from Solivagant Legal for an insightful discussion about the essentials of legal compliance for Myofascial Release (MFR) practitioners. Together, they discuss the importance of having comprehensive website policies, including terms and conditions, privacy policies, and disclaimers, emphasizing how these documents serve as vital legal protections for your business. Mairin shares her expertise on why generic templates or AI-generated documents are insufficient and the potential risks involved in operating without proper legal safeguards. Tune in to learn how to confidently enforce your policies, manage client expectations, and protect your practice from liability.    GUEST INFO — Mairin Van Shura, Business Law Expert and owner of Solivagant Legal | Website | Heather's Affiliate Link to Legal Made Painless | EP. 214 What You Need To Know Legally To Protect Your MFR Business with Lawyer Mairin Van Shura   LINKS AND RESOURCES —

Discover how the principle of iteration can bring clarity and flexibility to homemaking, hospitality, and family routines in this episode of the Simplified Organization Podcast. Mairin, a homeschool mom of seven, shares her journey from military life to building a rooted family culture and how she's learned to adapt and thrive in the midst of change.This conversation offers practical tips for implementing a weekly review, simplifying meal prep, preparing for hospitality, and balancing the demands of a busy household. Mairin's advice highlights the importance of flexibility, reliance on the Lord, and involving the whole family in creating systems that work.If you've ever felt overwhelmed by routines that don't seem to stick or the need to “get it right” the first time, this episode is full of encouraging reminders to start small, adjust as you go, and lean into grace.

Discover how the principle of iteration can bring clarity and flexibility to homemaking, hospitality, and family routines in this episode of the Simplified Organization Podcast. Mairin, a homeschool mom of seven, shares her journey from military life to building a rooted family culture and how she's learned to adapt and thrive in the midst of change.This conversation offers practical tips for implementing a weekly review, simplifying meal prep, preparing for hospitality, and balancing the demands of a busy household. Mairin's advice highlights the importance of flexibility, reliance on the Lord, and involving the whole family in creating systems that work.If you've ever felt overwhelmed by routines that don't seem to stick or the need to “get it right” the first time, this episode is full of encouraging reminders to start small, adjust as you go, and lean into grace.

Discover how the principle of iteration can bring clarity and flexibility to homemaking, hospitality, and family routines in this episode of the Simplified Organization Podcast. Mairin, a homeschool mom of seven, shares her journey from military life to building a rooted family culture and how she's learned to adapt and thrive in the midst of change.This conversation offers practical tips for implementing a weekly review, simplifying meal prep, preparing for hospitality, and balancing the demands of a busy household. Mairin's advice highlights the importance of flexibility, reliance on the Lord, and involving the whole family in creating systems that work.If you've ever felt overwhelmed by routines that don't seem to stick or the need to “get it right” the first time, this episode is full of encouraging reminders to start small, adjust as you go, and lean into grace.

As an MFR therapist, your primary focus is on providing the best care for your clients. However, navigating the legal intricacies of running a practice can be daunting. In our latest podcast episode, Heather has the pleasure of hosting Mairin Van Shura from Solivagant Legal. Mairin is a business law expert, who supports entrepreneurs-from solopreneur start-ups to 8 figure companies-with contracts, business formation, compliance, and brand protection. Listen in as Mairin shares invaluable insights on how to legally safeguard your MFR practice. Mairin's expert advice covers everything from essential website policies and Medicare billing options to the importance of well-drafted contracts and understanding employment classifications. By implementing these legal safeguards, you can focus on what you do best—providing excellent care to your clients—while having the peace of mind that your practice is protected.   Don't miss out on this treasure trove of legal insights. Tune into the episode now and take the first step towards a legally sound and thriving practice.

This week Kadie chats with Dr. Mairin Deith primarily about the ins and outs of simulation models and their applications to ecological questions, but we also cover her career path, current work, and more!    Mairin is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of British Columbia, Canada, working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to assess the impacts of dam operations and hatchery practices on wild salmon in the Pacific Northwest. Originally trained as an ecologist, Mairin's PhD research leveraged satellite-derived data, simulation models, and decision analysis to inform the sustainability of wild meat harvest systems in Southeast Asia. More recently, Mairin focuses on statistical analysis and developing models and software to help inform decision making—this includes models to assess hatchery stocking practices, invasive species removal programs, and downstream dam passage of wild juvenile salmonids. When not working, Mairin enjoys tide-pool walking, hiking, biking, gardening, and overindulging in science fiction.   Main point: It's not shameful to not know something   If you'd like to get in touch with Mairin, you can email her at: m.deith@oceans.ubc.ca   Get in touch with us! The Fisheries Podcast is on most social media platforms: @FisheriesPod Become a Patron of the show: https://www.patreon.com/FisheriesPodcast Buy podcast shirts, hoodies, stickers, and more: https://teespring.com/stores/the-fisheries-podcast-fan-shop Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music. The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers).

Today's local election spotlight is Independent Cllr in the Tipperary Cahir Cashel Municipal District, Mairin McGrath...

Catherine Gray, the host of Invest In Her, interviews Máirín Murray, a tech innovator and ‘woman founder' community champion with extensive knowledge of the start-up ecosystem in Ireland and beyond. She is a TEDx speaker who has led the design and development of numerous award-winning digital products. She is passionate about harnessing tech for positive social impact and co-founded Tech for Good Dublin in 2017 and recently launched TechFoundHer - a 500+ network of women tech founders that aims to unlock the potential of women founders to start, scale and grow tech companies for the benefit of our economy, society and world.     Máirin has an MSC from the Computer Science department at Trinity College Dublin which she completed in 2001 graduating when the dotcom bubble was about to crash! She started her career working in the BBC working first in Belfast and then London as a Sen Digital Producer specialising in digital inclusion and learning platform projects.  Growing up in County Down during ‘The Troubles' influenced her sense that identity and culture is contested and how polarisation of thought and position takes place in any ‘space' of conflict.  She is committed to addressing entrepreneurial inequality and to challenge the structural and cultural bias women  founders face.    TEDx Speaker: https://youtu.be/HTYeb6g4ivY Digital Learning Innovator at Digital Doddle Co-founder at Tech For Good Dublin   www.sheangelinvestors.com  Follow Us On Social Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn  

In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks Part 2http://bit.ly/3SwPnEPEwan McCabe, the eldest, is a warrior determined to vanquish his enemy. Now, with the time ripe for battle, his men are ready and Ewan is poised to take back what is his-until a blue-eyed, raven-haired temptress is thrust upon him. Mairin may be the salvation of Ewan's clan, but for a man who dreams only of revenge, matters of the heart are strange territory to conquer. The illegitimate daughter of the king, Mairin possesses prized property that has made her a pawn-and wary of love. Her worst fears are realized when she is rescued from peril only to be forced into marriage by her charismatic and commanding savior, Ewan McCabe. But her attraction to her ruggedly powerful new husband makes her crave his surprisingly tender touch; her body comes alive under his sensual mastery. And as war draws near, Mairin's strength, spirit, and passion challenge Ewan to conquer his demons-and embrace a love that means more than revenge or land.http://bit.ly/3SwPnEPhttps://bookcastmedia.com

In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Bankshttp://bit.ly/3SwPnEPEwan McCabe, the eldest, is a warrior determined to vanquish his enemy. Now, with the time ripe for battle, his men are ready and Ewan is poised to take back what is his-until a blue-eyed, raven-haired temptress is thrust upon him. Mairin may be the salvation of Ewan's clan, but for a man who dreams only of revenge, matters of the heart are strange territory to conquer. The illegitimate daughter of the king, Mairin possesses prized property that has made her a pawn-and wary of love. Her worst fears are realized when she is rescued from peril only to be forced into marriage by her charismatic and commanding savior, Ewan McCabe. But her attraction to her ruggedly powerful new husband makes her crave his surprisingly tender touch; her body comes alive under his sensual mastery. And as war draws near, Mairin's strength, spirit, and passion challenge Ewan to conquer his demons-and embrace a love that means more than revenge or land.http://bit.ly/3SwPnEPhttps://bookcastmedia.com

In this week's episode, LJ and Rob sit down with Mairin Breault, Founder of Boon Holland, to talk all things Training & Development. The trio sits down to discuss the massive benefits of a consistent training and development department. And discuss things like:

In today's episode, we are joined by Mairin Van Shura. After an unfulfilling decade practicing law and experiencing worsening chronic health conditions as a result, Mairin Van Shura left the corporate rat race in pursuit of a more rewarding, free, purposeful life. She sold her house and 99% of her belongings and moved abroad. Mairin started her business, Solivagant Legal, to help other entrepreneurs easily protect their businesses without the high cost and hassle of hiring a lawyer via DIY contracts templates and other legal resources for their businesses.  Tune in as we dive into all things legal including contracts, trademarks, and so much more.  In this episode, we discuss: [2:08] How Mairin started her business  [6:48] Mairin's thought process behind her decision [12:27] Common legal pitfalls new business owners experience [18:53] Must haves in your legal contracts  [22:58] How to make sure your contracts and website policies are legally sound  [25:35] 3 non negotiable policies that every online business owner with a website needs  [28:18] Advanced legal agreements you will need in place as your scale  [34:26] The importance of trademarking and what that process looks like  [40:56] One thing Mairin wished more people knew about legal in the online space Resources mentioned: Connect with Mairin:  Instagram Website Trademarks Connect with Ninety Five Media: Website  Instagram Join us inside Master Your Marketing

Today's clip is from my live support call within my course 30 Days to Paid. Mairin Van Shura, founder of Solivagant Legal is advising us on freelance contracts and payments. Y ou can find Mairin's legal templates here: https://solivagantlegal.com/?ref=chri...

Today's video is a clip from my live support call within my course 30 Days to Paid. Mairin Van Shura, founder of Solivagant Legal is advising us on freelance contracts and payments. You can find Mairin's legal templates here: https://solivagantlegal.com/?ref=christinegomolka

I know, I know, this episode didn't come out on Monday. But doesn't it seem more fitting that it come a day later, after the Labor Day Holiday, and on the particular day that we want to talk about? After all, today's episode focuses solely on Elcano Day, which is celebrated today, September 6, 2022, by Spanish-speaking Basque! So let's dig into what this holiday is and why it's so important! Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES:©2022 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 76Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content  "National Read A Book Day 2022: Things You Should Know" from NationalDaysToday.com "Basque Country Location and Provinces in Europe Map" by Gabriel Trisca, uploaded and modified on Wikimedia Commons May 23, 2014 "Basque" by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica, for Encyclopedia Britannica, on February 19,  2021. Accessed 5 September 2022. "What is the Basque Country?" by Euskal Kazeta "What is the Basque Country?" by admin for The Land Of The Basques website on August 22, 2019  "Basque language" by Rijk, Rudolf P.G. de and Michelena, Luis for Encyclopedia Britannica, on September 2, 2022. Accessed 5 September 2022. Esther Ciganda's Website: Learn Basque & Listen To The Podcast The Immigrant All Around- Basque In Languages "Ferdinand Magellan" by Mitchell, Mairin and Domingues, Francisco Contente for Encyclopedia Britannica, on May 21, 2022. Accessed 6 September 2022. "Ferdinand Magellan" by History.com Editors for History.com, last updated October 22, 2021. Accessed September 5, 2022 "Elcano Day in the Basque Country / September 6, 2022" from AnyDayGuide.com  "Magallanes- Elcano" by Fatima Azmani for SevillaInfo.es on September 5, 2022 "Juan Sebastián de Elcano - Explorer and Ship" uploaded to YouTube on April 8, 2022, by The History Guy: History Deserves to Be Remembered "How Magellan circumnavigated the globe - Ewandro Magalhaes" uploaded to YouTube by TED-Ed on March 30, 2017 "Magellan faces mutiny on the high seas" by Look and Learn on May 16, 2011  Cultural TipNone

Share your thoughts with us (click here)"One of the biggest problems I see is that legal is this specter in everybody's minds, this terrifying, overwhelming thing that they don't wanna think about. So they don't think about it and they push it to the back of their mind. And that can be so dangerous. " - Mairin Van Shura After an unfulfilling decade of practising law and experiencing worsening chronic health conditions as a result, Mairin Van Shura left the corporate rat race in pursuit of a more rewarding, free, purposeful life. She sold her house and 99% of her belongings and moved abroad. Mairin started her business, Solivagant Legal, to help other entrepreneurs easily protect their businesses without the high cost and hassle of hiring a lawyer via DIY contract templates and other legal resources for their businesses. In this episode we get to hear some of Mairins journey and why legal is so important for us Sensitive coaches and changemakers. 00:00 Intro02:20 Mairins journey practicing law for almost 14 years and found it varying degrees of miserable.03:29 “I had no idea what my purpose was, but I just felt like I was not living it and that I was meant for a bigger life.” 05:07 Found her way of practicing law with a free, traveling, lifestyle05:26 Wonderful weather in Croatia 06:54 My entire definition of what success looks like has shifted.08:57 It's a work in progress10:00 How do you see Sensitivity? 11:19 Travelling as a highly sensitive12:38 If you're highly sensitive you cultivate your life around that.12:47 Deep processing very useful in law, taking all that information and making i accessible13:30 Boundaries with written contracts13:48 Why it is critical 16:01 Protecting your boundaries with contracts16:59 Avoid conflicts18:31 The biggest challenge for small business owners with contracts and legal stuff22:07 Can contracts work internationally?23:04 If someone listening to this and they feel that overwhelming fear and kind of stuck the head in the sand and don't wanna look at that, what would you suggest to be like the first step for them?27:22 OutroMairins Instagram @solivagant_legal offers a wealth of resources for business owners.If you're interested in using Mairins contracts, I highly recommend them.  And if you want to create a win-win-win you can use my link: https://solivagantlegal.com/?ref=fridakabo***

On episode THREE HUNDRED FIFTY-NINE of The Purrrcast, Sara and Steven welcome the La Brea Tar Pits' Mairin Balisi & Laura Tewksbury to kick off Saber-Toothed Cat Summer. The Purrrcast, talking to cat people because we can't talk to their cats.Here is a link to Mairin's paper:https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-99853-1 Saber-toothed Summer page:tarpits.org/sabertoothedsummer The Purrrcast is the cat podcast for you and your feline friends. Based in Los Angeles, hosts Sara Iyer and Steven Ray Morris chat with fellow cat enthusiasts about the furry little creatures they love. Not sure how the cats feel about it though. New episodes every Wednesday! Please rate and subscribe in iTunes: https://www.exactlyrightmedia.com/the-purrrcast Email us! thepurrrcast@gmail.com Consider donating to Black Lives Matter: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019 - COVID-19 FAQs - https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/faq.html NEW PURRRCAST MERCH: https://www.exactlyrightmedia.com/shop Elijah McClain details and links to help:Donate to the family's GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/elijah-mcclainSign the Petition: https://www.change.org/p/adams-county-district-attorney-justice-for-elijah-mcclain-88600e12-fb72-41e4-9137-030a1dcaf695 Call city and state officials to demand justice: https://justiceforelijahmcclain.yolasite.com/ Follow Justice For Elijah McClain for updates: https://www.instagram.com/justiceforelijahmcclain/ Follow The Purrrcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThePurrrcaston Instagram: https://instagram.com/thepurrrcast/Please like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePurrrcastFollow Sara Iyer on Twitter: https://twitter.com/saraanjuliiyerFollow Sara Iyer on Instagram: https://instagram.com/saraiyer/Check out Sara Iyer on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/saraiyerListen to Sara's Weezer podcast: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/weezer-has-turned-and-left-us-hereListen to Sara's Don Bluth podcast: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-bluth-the-whole-bluth-and-nothing-but-the-bluthFollow Steven Ray Morris on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StevenRayMorrisCheck out Steven's new podcast, See Jurassic Right: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/see-jurassic-right/id1239538917?mt=2Theme song by Anabot (Analise Nelson) and Dax Schaffer:https://thesaxelnaiad.bandcamp.com/Artwork by Jillian Yoffe: flatratstudio.comPart of the Exactly Right podcast networkSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mairin Wilson talks about the ways that Christy Dawn, a dress company based in Los Angeles, California, is transcending sustainability and seeking to create garments that regenerate land, businesses, and communities from the soil up. Rather than being satisfied with a net-neutral outcome when it comes to their agricultural, manufacturing, and employment practices, Christy Dawn is working towards a positive impact through innovative fundraising campaigns, regenerative farming methods, and high standards for transparency throughout the entire process of making clothes. As the Director of Regenerative Practices at Christy Dawn, Mairin has the privilege of visiting and working alongside farm and textile partners in India who are returning to traditional methods of farming, printing, and dyeing cotton cloth. She loves the way her job allows her to connect with the abundant life present in healthy soil, and is excited to continue working towards increasingly positive outcomes through regenerative practices. Topics Covered: Rethinking Weeds Organic Cotton Regenerative Agriculture and the Fashion Industry Innovative Economic Practices in the Textile Industry The Dangers of Conventional Cotton Block Printing and Natural Dye Traditions Resources Mentioned:  https://open.spotify.com/show/2gR6dKShOfPNlWDIatH85Q (Gardenkeeper Gus) https://oshadi.in/ (Oshadi Collective) https://christydawn.com/pages/farm-to-closet-winter-collection (Christy Dawn's Farm to Closet Collection) Guest Info: Connect with Mairin Wilson and Christy Dawn Website: https://christydawn.com/ (https://christydawn.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christydawn/ (@christydawn) LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mairin-wilson-58155a217/ (Mairin Wilson) Follow Us: https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast (Our Website) @weareladyfarmer on https://www.instagram.com/thegooddirtph/ (Instagram) http://almanac.lady-farmer.com/ (The Lady Farmer ALMANAC) Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.

Mairin Wilson talks about the ways that Christy Dawn, a dress company based in Los Angeles, California, is transcending sustainability and seeking to create garments that regenerate land, businesses, and communities from the soil up. Rather than being satisfied with a net-neutral outcome when it comes to their agricultural, manufacturing, and employment practices, Christy Dawn is working towards a positive impact through innovative fundraising campaigns, regenerative farming methods, and high standards for transparency throughout the entire process of making clothes. As the Director of Regenerative Practices at Christy Dawn, Mairin has the privilege of visiting and working alongside farm and textile partners in India who are returning to traditional methods of farming, printing, and dyeing cotton cloth. She loves the way her job allows her to connect with the abundant life present in healthy soil, and is excited to continue working towards increasingly positive outcomes through regenerative practices. Topics Covered: Rethinking Weeds Organic Cotton Regenerative Agriculture and the Fashion Industry Innovative Economic Practices in the Textile Industry The Dangers of Conventional Cotton Block Printing and Natural Dye Traditions Resources Mentioned:  Gardenkeeper Gus Oshadi Collective Christy Dawn's Farm to Closet Collection Guest Info: Connect with Mairin Wilson and Christy Dawn Website: https://christydawn.com/ Instagram: @christydawn LinkedIn: Mairin Wilson Follow Us: Our Website @weareladyfarmer on Instagram The Lady Farmer ALMANAC Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.

Mairin De Burca joins Ray in studio to talk about a new sculpture at the King's Inns in Dublin to mark an important moment in Irish history

TW: Scalping Mairin Odle is assistant professor of American Studies at the University of Alabama. Her first book, Skin Deep: Tattoos, Scalps, and the Contested Language of Bodies in Early America, is forthcoming from the University of Pennsylvania Press. Her work explores how cross-cultural body modifications in early America remade both physical appearances and ideas about identity. Focusing on indigenous practices of tattooing and scalping, the book traces how these practices were adopted and transformed by colonial powers. Inking of Immunity is made possible by all these humans: Chris Lynn - Executive Producer & Co-host Becci Owens - Associate Producer & Co-host Mike Smetana - Associate Producer & Co-host Kira Yancey - Production Manager & Editor Find us on social media on Facebook (inking.of.immunity), Twitter (@inking_immunity), and Instagram (@inking.of.immunity)

Mairin Petrone currently serves at the Executive Director of the Pittsburgh Irish Festival, Event Operations Manager for the Philadelphia Flower Show, and Development Director for Main Line Parent and Philadelphia Family Magazines. She was previously part of the planning team responsible for some of Pittsburgh's largest public events including Picklesburgh, Light Up Night, the Market Square Farmers Market, and Peoples Gas Holiday Market.Mairin was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA and just recently moved back home from Philadelphia with her wife, Brittny. She received both her BS in Marketing and Leadership/Change Management and Master of Business Administration from Duquesne University.

The Nerds return to the La Brea tar pits, this time to talk carnivores with Mairin Balisi! She studies what the dogs of the tar pits ate throughout their life and discusses dog evolution. 

In episode 242, Kestrel welcomes Nishanth Chopra, the founder of Oshadi Collective, to the show, alongside Mairin Wilson, the head of regenerative practices at Christy Dawn. A regenerative farm and textile production community based in Erode, India, Oshadi Collective has been working in partnership with Christy Dawn to develop and release farm-to-closet garments. "It's about connection, connecting to everything you do and having an alternative way of looking at things. Whether it be a relationship with another being or another person or a relationship with the plants or a relationship with any aspect — anything that you interact with in the supply chain. So, when we talk about agriculture, it's about the soil, it's about ecosystems, it's about the biodiversity, it's about the animals. You know, it's not just about *not* adding chemicals — it's about recreating something which we have destroyed for years and years and years." -Nishanth The word regenerative has been popping up in mainstream fashion conversations more regularly over the last year or so – it's been written about in Vogue, Marie Claire, Women's Wear Daily, and more. But a lot of the methods and concepts used in regenerative agriculture are not new at all – they're rooted in circular practices cultivated by Indigenous people over thousands of years. And they are tied to ancient practices for the cultivation of fiber and beyond. Unfortunately, as we see over and over again, the often whitewashed sustainability movement has a reputation of taking ideas or practices from Black and Brown Indigenous communities, without giving credit or acknowledgement, and then finding new ways to repackage and commercialize them. As I observe the word regenerative begin to infiltrate the fashion space, it's key to ask more questions about what this concept actually means to these brands, and what the behind-the-scenes in the supply chain really looks like for them.  On this week's show, we explore some of these ideas with Nishanth of Oshadi Collective and Mairin of Christy Dawn. The two have been working closely over the last two years in a distinct partnership — they have been working to build a new fashion system, one that is hyper-localized and regenerative, and that has now produced farm-to-closet garments. Quotes & links from the conversation: “It's really amazing when you create these regenerative systems and these systems — as Nishanth said, of trust and mutually beneficial relationships — I feel like, although it is a lot of hard work and everyone's doing their part, it feels easy because you're doing your part but then you're also benefiting from it.” -Mairin “With regenerative, you start to have a different outlook and you think them as you, just another version of you. You treat them how you'd treat yourself — anything you interact with like soils, insects, animals, the people you work with — it's a respectful relationship with everything you interact with. That's what regenerative is for me.” -Nishanth “I just really want to make sure I play my part — you know, I can't change the world or you know, I can't change big systems but I can play my part to create something small, and if that kind of leaves an impact, and it can be these ripples it starts. And I can take it to a certain distance — someone after me will take it to a slightly bigger distance hopefully, and it keeps going on. I won't be able to accomplish this in one lifetime — not anyone — because it's been happening for such a long time, but eventually the goal is completely change the system and create a system that is fair, respectful.” -Nishanth Peeling Back The Layers Of The Green Revolution, episode on Art Of Citizenry podcast that has been very helpful to Kestrel when contextualizing some of the history connected to agriculture / fashion in India Green Dreamer episode featuring Nishanth — episode 307 — that Kestrel mentions Follow Oshadi Collective on Instagram > Follow Christy Dawn on Instagram > This week's episode is brought to you by Gem - an app and web platform that brings all online vintage and secondhand clothing and accessories into one search.  Learn more & download the app at Gem.app!

When it comes to starting a new business, we all think of the product, pricing, social media, branding, website... The legal side barely comes to mind. Yet it is essential for every business owners to make sure to be legally compliant. In this episode, our guest Mairin, experienced lawyer, takes us through the good practice to protect your business. THE NO FLUFF SOCIETY Show notes: click here INSTAGRAM: @laetitia.nh & our guest: @solivagant_legal

The Root of the Problem: Regenerative Medicine with Dr. Mairin Jerome

Today’s guest is Mairin Bellack, the Executive Director for the Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District.  This nonprofit is designed to support and implement revitalization of all businesses within the downtown business district. Their goal is to preserve its cultural, historic, tourist and civic interests, while improving business profitability and property values.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's guest is Mairin Bellack, the Executive Director for the Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District.  Mairin discussed this seasons events which are underway in accordance to the CDC guidelines. Some of the events include Downtown Night Out, Summer on the Street, Downtown Cruisin Night, the Toms River Farmers Market, and the Hidden History Trail. Information on how to become a vendor at these events or for a list of restaurants along 53 Main Street in Toms River can be found on the website downtowntomsriver.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode I interview Mairin Van Shura and we get down and dirty talking about the importance of honoring and protecting yourself. Mairin shares her journey with chronic illness and the lessons she learned in honoring herself, and how that took her around the world in the process. if you've ever wondered about living abroad she shares some of her top tips for a success expat life. She also shares the top mistakes she sees business owners make in legally protecting themselves and their businesses and offers some quick, actionable solutions. ABOUT MAIRIN After an unfulfilling decade practicing law and experiencing worsening chronic health conditions as a result, Mairin Van Shura left the corporate rat race in pursuit of a more rewarding, free, purposeful life. She sold her house and 99% of her belongings and moved abroad. Mairin started her business, Solivagant Legal, to help other entrepreneurs easily protect their businesses without the high cost and hassle of hiring an attorney via DIY contracts templates and other legal resources for their businesses. Her informational website and blog sharing her knowledge and experience with hair loss will be published shortly. LINKS FROM EPISODE: Connect with Mairin on Instagram or her website The Ambitious Women's Collective Facebook group Book a free consult to determine if 1:1 coaching with Dr. Dee is right for you and your ambitious goals.

In Episode 10 we chat with Mairin Harding from Mayo Comhairle na nÓg who are running a new fitness initative which will appeal to a lot of Irish teens who are in lockdown

Council “Stroppy” Row – Cllr Mairin McGrath & Cllr AnnMarie Ryan It all kicked off again this week at the meeting of the Tipperary Cashel and Cahir District. A row over a meeting with groups in Tipp town led to one Councillor in tears and another accusing them of being stroppy. Councillor Mairin McGrath and Councillor AnnMarie Ryan spoke to Fran about it this morning.

This week - REAL VAMPIRES, THROAT BABIES, SQUEAK RAP .Become a member of the "Dead On Mafia" by becoming a patron over at - www.patreon.com/generalbanterpodcastSSE TICKETS: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/event/380​...https://uk.manscaped.com​ - USE CODE "GENBANT1" FOR 20% OFF.Flow CBD can be purchased here: https://flowcbdltd.com/?wpam_id=​The General Banter Podcast is a Comedy podcast hosted by Colin Geddis, Creator of Gedzilla Films, and contains ill-informed opinions on news stories, questions from listeners and of ... See More

This week - STEM CELLS, POSITIVITY, FAT GOTHS .Become a member of the "Dead On Mafia" by becoming a patron over at - www.patreon.com/generalbanterpodcastSSE TICKETS: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/event/380​...https://uk.manscaped.com​ - USE CODE "GENBANT1" FOR 20% OFF.Flow CBD can be purchased here: https://flowcbdltd.com/?wpam_id=​The General Banter Podcast is a Comedy podcast hosted by Colin Geddis, Creator of Gedzilla Films, and contains ill-informed opinions on news stories, questions from listeners and of ... See More

This week - JAKE PAUL, FROZEN RUSSIANS, PATREON TIERS.Become a member of the "Dead On Mafia" by becoming a patron over at - www.patreon.com/generalbanterpodcastSSE TICKETS: https://www.ticketmaster.ie/event/380058BADA6009D5https://uk.manscaped.com - USE CODE "GENBANT1" FOR 20% OFF.Flow CBD can be purchased here: https://flowcbdltd.com/?wpam_id=The General Banter Podcast is a Comedy podcast hosted by Colin Geddis, Creator of Gedzilla Films, and contains ill-informed opinions on news stories, questions from listeners and of ... See More

This week - halloween costumes, dating younger, broken legs.Become a member of the "Dead On Mafia" by becoming a patron over at - www.patreon.com/generalbanterpodcasthttps://uk.manscaped.com - USE CODE "GENBANT1" FOR 20% OFF.Flow CBD can be purchased here: https://flowcbdltd.com/?wpam_id=The General Banter Podcast is a Comedy podcast hosted by Colin Geddis, Creator of Gedzilla Films, and contains ill-informed opinions on news stories, questions from listeners and of course general banter.

We talk about a wide range of school-related topics. Virtual learning pods, being anti-racist in educational spaces, and liberal arts core. Plus, a beautiful commemoration from Mairin about teaching.If you want to submit a commemoration or send a question to ask Sarah and Beth, please email hello@pantsuitpoliticsshow.com with "Commemoration" or "Ask Sarah and Beth" in the subject line.Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page, purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), or share the word about our work in your own circles. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for daily news briefs, GIF news threads, and our real time reactions to breaking news. To purchase Pantsuit Politics merchandise, check out our TeePublic store and our branded tumblers available in partnership with Stealth Steel Designs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Ep. 11: Happy Wednesday! If you're looking for some car ride entertainment, this is the episode for you! Today my friend Mairin and I discuss everything you need to know about road tripping... from a truck stop in the middle of Kentucky! Yup. We may or may not have broken down in the middle of Kentucky, but used the downtime to record this episode. It may be a bit noisy, but I think the truck horns and whistles add character. Stay till the end for St. Thomas and St. Martin tips!St. Thomas/St. Martin blog post: https://theabroadblog.com/2020/03/07/caribbean-cruise/

Ep. 7: Happy Wednesday! Today's episode is a special one- it's the beginning of my new Abroad Series! The Abroad Series podcasts will feature a different abroad program/location each episode with someone who studied abroad in that city. The interviews will answer frequently asked questions about the city and give recommendations for what to do during your time abroad there! Today's episode is all about Florence, Italy. I sat down with one of my best friends, Mairin, and reminisced on our semester abroad in Florence, Italy in fall 2017. We provide our best tips and tricks for Florence and exploring Europe, plus share a few fun stories! Florence blog post: https://theabroadblog.com/2019/02/07/studying-abroad-in-florence/My study abroad resource center: https://theabroadblog.com/category/study-abroad-posts/

17/3/2020 - DOG TITS - W/ MAIRIN GEDDISThis is a podcast uploaded from the General Banter Patreon during the first week of Covid19 Lockdown. For more exclusive content follow the link below.Become a member of the "Dead On Mafia" by becoming a patron over at - www.patreon.com/generalbanterpodcastThe General Banter Podcast is a Comedy podcast hosted by Colin Geddis, Creator of Gedzilla Films, and contains ill-informed opinions on news stories, questions from listeners and of course general banter.

17/3/2020 - DOG TITS - W/ MAIRIN GEDDIS This is a podcast uploaded from the General Banter Patreon during the first week of Covid19 Lockdown. For more exclusive content follow the link below. Become a member of the "Dead On Mafia" by becoming a patron over at - www.patreon.com/generalbanterpodcast The General Banter Podcast is a Comedy podcast hosted by Colin Geddis, Creator of Gedzilla Films, and contains ill-informed opinions on news stories, questions from listeners and of course general banter.

This week on the second biggest podcast in the Pacific Northwest behind only the Sasquatch Hunters, Business Over Beer welcomes Mairin and Jason Cane. Together for over 20 years, the Canes have successfully built multiple business together, but when they nearly lost their security business, they fell back on their core values and proved that through positivity and generosity they could overcome whatever challenges came their way.   Guest Beer: 10 Barrel Brewing - Portland, OR Swill, Radler, 4.5% ABV   Angie's Mystery Beer brought to you by Ben's Bottle Shop Heathen Brewing - Vancouver, WA, collaboration with North Jetty Brewing - Seaview, WA Graveyard of the Pacific, Imperial Red Ale, 10% ABV, 65 IBU "Full bodied Imperial Red bursting with aroma and flavor from a hardy dose of Amarillo, Galaxy, Columbus, and Simcoe hops. Citrus sits in the front followed by a hint of passion fruit and floral. Just a touch of earthiness and roast roll over the palate in the malty finish."   Episode Links: Oak & Ivy Events Nationwide Solar Nationwide Security Spilling Beer on Mairin's Boots (Go to 15:30) Business Over Beer Holiday Special   Please Support our Sponsor Ben's Bottle Shop: Have you ever had a party nightmare where your house was turned upside down. Consider booking your next party at Ben's Bottle Shop. They’ve got 20 cooler doors filled with party beverages. And they have parties pretty much nailed down over there. Class reunions. Retirement parties. Anniversaries. Fantasy football drafts. Networking Events. And even WEDDING RECEPTIONS.  Ben's has hosted them all, and more!"  Visit bensbottleshop.com, or call to inquire about booking your next event. And, mention Angie’s Mystery Beer to get a 15% discount on your first to go purchase of 6 items or more.  Ben’s Bottle Shop is centrally located at 8052 East Mill Plain Blvd in Vancouver. Or Visit bensbottleshop.com for more information.  And be sure to tell them business over beer sent you.  Ben’s Bottle Shop, where beers live their best lives.

This week Breifne Earley is joined by Cllr Felim Gurn and Mairin Martin of the Ballinamore Community Council to discuss their delight at their respective regions of Manorhamilton and Ballinamore receiving a total of €3.3m in government funding. The St. Felim’s Junction Project in Ballinamore has been a priority for the community council over the last number of years with an Art School, Digital Hub and youth club resources all part of the overall plan for the new facility at the site of the old narrow gauge railway. The project got the green light with the awarding of this grant last Wednesday. Mairin Martin reminds us about the details of the project and what people in the Ballinamore area can hope to gain from this very initiative. At the same time Manorhamilton were awarded a sum to help with the development of the approach to the north Leitrim town, the town square, a new car park and the development of access to a new 13 acre industrial development facility which is planned to encourage more investment in the area. Felim Gurn, a business owner and a local representative in the town speaks to Breifne about how important continued investment in the county is and how it will take a team effort from the government, the county council, local business and the general population. He spoke about the recent increase in Local Property Tax and how commercial rates will be under the microscope this week in the council budget discussions.

Should innovators kick over the table or just rearrange the things on it? Does it even make sense to regard the question in black and white? TEDx speaker Máirín Murray joined Orla on this episode to share her passion for technical products that produce a positive social impact.Máirín is a tech innovator and ethics evangelist. Previously, she was Senior Digital Content Producer at the BBC. She is a co-founder of Tech for Good. This Ireland-based community of more than 1,750 people showcases projects and technologies that are solving everyday problems and having positive impact on people, communities and the planet.Tech for Good Dublin was a 2018 finalist in the Innovation for Change category of the Irish Red Cross Humanitarian Awards.Learn more about Máirín here and Tech for Good here.We’re proud to partner with Simplecast to bring you our Fireside with Voxgig podcast.To get a weekly dose of public speaking tips, information, videos of great talks, conference news, book reviews and more, sign up to the Voxgig newsletter.View all show notes, links, and more brilliant public speaking resources at voxgig.com.If you like what you hear on Fireside with Voxgig, don’t be shy―tell everyone! Use #firesidewithvoxgig on your social media.

Should innovators kick over the table or just rearrange the things on it? Does it even make sense to regard the question in black and white? TEDx speaker Máirín Murray joined Orla on this episode to share her passion for technical products that produce a positive social impact.Máirín is a tech innovator and ethics evangelist. Previously, she was Senior Digital Content Producer at the BBC. She is a co-founder of Tech for Good. This Ireland-based community of more than 1,750 people showcases projects and technologies that are solving everyday problems and having positive impact on people, communities and the planet.Tech for Good Dublin was a 2018 finalist in the Innovation for Change category of the Irish Red Cross Humanitarian Awards.Learn more about Máirín here and Tech for Good here.We're proud to partner with Simplecast to bring you our Fireside with Voxgig podcast.To get a weekly dose of public speaking tips, information, videos of great talks, conference news, book reviews and more, sign up to the Voxgig newsletter.View all show notes, links, and more brilliant public speaking resources at voxgig.com.If you like what you hear on Fireside with Voxgig, don't be shy―tell everyone! Use #firesidewithvoxgig on your social media.

This week we're putting the town of Ballinamore In Focus. Máirín Martin and Ruairi Sullivan join Breifne to discuss the development of the facilities and projects in the town. Chairperson of the Ballinamore Community Council, Máirán Martin chats about the origin of the Area Community Council around Aughawillan, Aughnasheelin, Corraleehan, Drumreilly and Fenagh as well as the town of Ballinamore. After first developing a scenic area at Poll an Easa Waterfall and creating business units on the golf course road, the community council are now looking towards the development of a number of projects within the town, namely the community hall development into the Island Theatre and the creation of a new town centre at the site of the old railway station at St. Felim's. Ruairi Sullivan joins us to talk about the Cavan Leitrim Greenway project which will be building a demonstration stretch from the town towards Aughawillan in a trail which will eventually lead from Ballyconnell to Mohill across the entire region.

Jitan and Mairin interview Rosy Carrick for her upcoming Fringe show Passionate Machine, and have a jolly good time! In the show, Rosy Carrick has to build a time machine – because her future self has already done so and is now stuck 100 years in the past. Her limited knowledge of doing so however means she must summon the help of those in the know when it comes to quantum physics and other sciences to do with time travel to save her future self! Passionate Machine is all about time travel and self determination, and has mad Doctor Who vibes! Passionate Machine premieres September 16th at the Butterfly club and runs until September 22nd. If you want to catch the show, you can do so on the Fringe website here: https://melbournefringe.com.au/event/passionate-machine/ Originally broadcasted Sunday September 15th. Produced and edited by Marcie Di Bartolomeo.

Jitan and Mairin interview Mark Salvestro for his upcoming Fringe show "Will To Be", a one-man show exploring legacy, sexuality, and shame, married with the words of William Shakespeare and music of the 1960s.  You can find the show on the Fringe website via this link:  https://melbournefringe.com.au/event/the-will-to-be Originally broadcasted on Sunday September 1st. Produced and edited by Marcie Di Bartolomeo. Image courtesy of Fringe Festival. 

Mairin Petrone of Pittsburgh Irish Festival joins us to talk about the history and the new location for the festival. Find out more at https://pghirishfest.org Please support the ongoing Kickstarter campaign to Bring Back "Brewed On Grant" with Rob Rogers! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/191794596/bring-back-brewed-on-grant

This week - MOSH THE F*CK OUT. Live tickets available at: SHINE.NET The General Banter Podcast is a Comedy podcast hosted by Colin Geddis, Creator of Gedzilla Films, and contains ill-informed opinions on news stories, questions from listeners and of course general banter. Become a member of the "Dead On Mafia" by becoming a patron over at - www.patreon.com/generalbanterpodcast Leave some comments for the banter/craic, and remember to subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/gedzilla

This week - MOSH THE F*CK OUT.Live tickets available at: SHINE.NETThe General Banter Podcast is a Comedy podcast hosted by Colin Geddis, Creator of Gedzilla Films, and contains ill-informed opinions on news stories, questions from listeners and of course general banter.Become a member of the "Dead On Mafia" by becoming a patron over at - www.patreon.com/generalbanterpodcast Leave some comments for the banter/craic, and remember to subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/gedzilla

This week - MOSH THE F*CK OUT. Live tickets available at: SHINE.NET The General Banter Podcast is a Comedy podcast hosted by Colin Geddis, Creator of Gedzilla Films, and contains ill-informed opinions on news stories, questions from listeners and of course general banter. Become a member of the "Dead On Mafia" by becoming a patron over at - www.patreon.com/generalbanterpodcast Leave some comments for the banter/craic, and remember to subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/gedzilla

This week - GOUT AND ABOUT. Live tickets available at: www.colingeddis.com/buy-tickets The General Banter Podcast is a Comedy podcast hosted by Colin Geddis, Creator of Gedzilla Films, and contains ill-informed opinions on news stories, questions from listeners and of course general banter. Become a member of the "Dead On Mafia" by becoming a patron over at - www.patreon.com/generalbanterpodcast Leave some comments for the banter/craic, and remember to subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/gedzilla

This week - GOUT AND ABOUT.Live tickets available at: www.colingeddis.com/buy-ticketsThe General Banter Podcast is a Comedy podcast hosted by Colin Geddis, Creator of Gedzilla Films, and contains ill-informed opinions on news stories, questions from listeners and of course general banter.Become a member of the "Dead On Mafia" by becoming a patron over at - www.patreon.com/generalbanterpodcast Leave some comments for the banter/craic, and remember to subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/gedzilla

This week - GOUT AND ABOUT. Live tickets available at: www.colingeddis.com/buy-tickets The General Banter Podcast is a Comedy podcast hosted by Colin Geddis, Creator of Gedzilla Films, and contains ill-informed opinions on news stories, questions from listeners and of course general banter. Become a member of the "Dead On Mafia" by becoming a patron over at - www.patreon.com/generalbanterpodcast Leave some comments for the banter/craic, and remember to subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/gedzilla

Mairin is a local RMT and owner of Pomegranate Grove in Guelph, ON. The first clinic of its kind in the Guelph area, Pomegranate will be a haven for new Moms and Moms-to-be to connect with their bodies. We talk about all things prenatal including hormone changes, self-care, mental health, the safety of pregnancy massage as well as postnatal issues including postpartum depression, the benefits of infant massage and dealing with the stress new Moms go through. @thepomegranategrove Book online: Pomegranate Grove #prenatal #postnatal #massagetherapy #infantmassage #maternalmentalhealth #postpartumdepression Join us in my free Facebook group all about gut health & more! https://www.facebook.com/groups/fixyourgutcollective/

Mairin Briody describes herself as ‘an artist living and working on stolen Wadawurrung country in the regional town of Ballarat, Victoria'. She is practicing within her context of motherhood and our current political state of climate change denial. Her work speaks to the hope we can sense in a renewable and thriving future. Maxine sat with Mairin in her studio to discuss her outlook, and how it's expressed through her work. Mairin's show ‘Electric Prisms' runs 17-27 October 2019 with an opening on Saturday the 19th at TooT Artspace, Shop 5, 17-19 Irwell Street St Kilda 3182. Climactic Community Corner — Send us your own message, up to one minute, to play on the show, to @climacticshow on Facebook or hello@climactic.fmForest Conservation Victoria - their Facebook pageVote for the Planet - www.environment.vote Credits: Hazel Fidecaro — Producer Rich Bowden — Editor-in-Chief Mark Spencer — Founder Maxine Bazeley — Host Georgia Sheil — Host Bronwyn Gresham — Host Greg Grassi wrote our theme, check out his work here. Abby Hawkins designed our logo, check out her work here. Liking the show?Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here! Special Guest: Mairin Briody. Support Climactic Links: Australian Wind Alliance Mairin Briody - wind turbines as a rhythm in the landscape - YouTube — Mairin Briody - wind turbines as a rhythm in the landscape Mairin's website See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Maxine interviews regional Victorian painter Mairin Briody, about her beautiful works, and her outlook of finding positivity in the time of climate change.

Mairin Briody describes herself as ‘an artist living and working on stolen Wadawurrung country in the regional town of Ballarat, Victoria'. She is practicing within her context of motherhood and our current political state of climate change denial. Her work speaks to the hope we can sense in a renewable and thriving future. Maxine sat with Mairin in her studio to discuss her outlook, and how it's expressed through her work. Mairin's show ‘Electric Prisms' runs 17-27 October 2019 with an opening on Saturday the 19th at TooT Artspace, Shop 5, 17-19 Irwell Street St Kilda 3182. Climactic Community Corner — Send us your own message, up to one minute, to play on the show, to @climacticshow on Facebook or hello@climactic.fm Forest Conservation Victoria - their Facebook page Vote for the Planet - www.environment.vote Credits: Hazel Fidecaro — Producer Rich Bowden — Editor-in-Chief Mark Spencer — Founder Maxine Bazeley — Host Georgia Sheil — Host Bronwyn Gresham — Host Greg Grassi wrote our theme, check out his work here. Abby Hawkins designed our logo, check out her work here. Liking the show? Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here! Special Guest: Mairin Briody. Support Climactic Links: Australian Wind Alliance Mairin Briody - wind turbines as a rhythm in the landscape - YouTube — Mairin Briody - wind turbines as a rhythm in the landscape Mairin's website Support the show: https://www.climactic.fm/p/support-the-collective/

Mairin Briody describes herself as ‘an artist living and working on stolen Wadawurrung country in the regional town of Ballarat, Victoria'. She is practicing within her context of motherhood and our current political state of climate change denial. Her work speaks to the hope we can sense in a renewable and thriving future. Maxine sat with Mairin in her studio to discuss her outlook, and how it's expressed through her work.Mairin's show ‘Electric Prisms' runs 17-27 October 2019 with an opening on Saturday the 19th at TooT Artspace, Shop 5, 17-19 Irwell Street St Kilda 3182.Climactic Community Corner — Send us your own message, up to one minute, to play on the show, to @climacticshow on Facebook or hello@climactic.fmForest Conservation Victoria - their Facebook pageVote for the Planet - www.environment.voteCredits: Hazel Fidecaro — Producer Rich Bowden — Editor-in-Chief Mark Spencer — Founder Maxine Bazeley — Host Georgia Sheil — Host Bronwyn Gresham — Host Greg Grassi wrote our theme, check out his work here. Abby Hawkins designed our logo, check out her work here. Liking the show?Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts here!Special Guest: Mairin Briody.Support ClimacticLinks: Australian Wind Alliance Mairin Briody - wind turbines as a rhythm in the landscape - YouTube — Mairin Briody - wind turbines as a rhythm in the landscape Mairin's website See /privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We share commemorations from Faith, who is appreciating the rhythm of life as a homesteader, Amy, whose daughter is moving on from in-school physical therapy, and Mairin, who had her life and mindset changed by a diagnosis of Graves Disease. Thanks to our sponsor: Blinkist and Care/Of. Can't get enough of The Nuanced Life? Listen to our recent interview on the Little Faith podcast or come see us interview Senator Maggie Hassan at South Church in Portsmouth, NH on April 6th at 6:30pm.Our book is out! You can purchase it now - for yourself, for friends, for your representative, for your senator, for everyone! To support the show and get access to regular bonus content, visit our Patreon page. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's a Ya Jagoff! Christmas at the Riverplex at Sandcastle for the 28th Annual Irish Festival. Not just because the jagoff pair can celebrate their own Irish roots, but celebrate the highly anticipated festival that includes geneology, Celtic axe throwing, traditional Irish entrees and non-stop powerhouse Celtic music. But wait... the PG's Tony Norman chose to hang out with us too! Music: Cornedbeef and Curry SPONSOR: Total Sports Enterprises is revving up for Steeler season with a black and gold signing before each home game. Expect one of your favorite black and gold grid iron greats at the Mall at Robinson on multiple Saturdays. Visit TSEshop.com for details. Plus, catch TSE Rivers Casino for tailgates that include unique merchandise, giveaways and maybe even a visit from one of our athletes. Be sure to check out TSE where every day is game day. Question of the day: Irish word you mispronounce? If not Irish any word you avoid in fear of saying incorrectly. 6:39: Tony Norman: Tony talks about the Post Gazette's Pittsburgh influence and the importance of the tangible newspaper. We also discuss the changes Pittsburgh has gone through over the past few years, even the dahntahn street naming using landmarks....which was an enigma to this Philly native. 30:30: Mairin Petrone: Our hostess! Mairin explains that the mass production of rain is simply depicting a true scene from Ireland where it rains often! She also discusses what tradition and customs at the Pittsburgh Irish Festival bring to the Irish community and other cultures for that matter in Pittsburgh. 37:15: Sean Stayduhar, Pittsburgh Pucas: Sean talks hurling, the national sport of Ireland, and shows and tells the ball that sometimes soars through the air faster than the speed of a hockey puck. Oh, and he is recruiting! 47:30: Elizabeth Kaminski: Festival Manager for KingView Mead, Wine, Cider. Liz talks about the origins of KingView Mead and how mead differs from other typical alcohols. We also talk about the special Irish Festival mead and KingView's top sellers which we HAD to try to concur. Oh, and we did! SPONSOR: Total Sports Enterprises is revving up for Steeler season with a black and gold signing before each home game. Expect one of your favorite black and gold grid iron greats at the Mall at Robinson on multiple Saturdays. Visit TSEshop.com for details. Plus, catch TSE Rivers Casino for tailgates that include unique merchandise, giveaways and maybe even a visit from one of our athletes. Be sure to check out TSE where every day is game day. Find daily #Jagoffs posts at www.YaJagoff.com NEW LISTENING PLATFORMS * No Longer available IN the Pittsburgh Podcast Network Channel Feed. How to Listen Regularly: All shows are free and available to listen 24/7/365 nationwide. Audio-On-Demand in-your-hand, on smartphone, tablet, laptop and desktop computers. – Available to APPLE users on the iTunes and Podcast app. – Available to ANDROID users on Google Play Music, – Available to ALL users via YaJagoff.com, Stitcher, or tunein * SEARCH: YaJagoff Podcast * iTunes Google Play Music tunein RSS Libsyn The Rivers Edge YaJagoff Website How to Get in Touch With Everyone on Twitter: Total Sports Enterprises @TotalSportsEnt John Chamberlin @YaJagoff Rachael Rennebeck @RachaelRennebe3 Tony Norman: tnorman@post-gazette.com Pittsburgh Hurling Club: @PGHHurling Pittsburgh Irish Festival: @PittsburghIrish KingView Mead: @KingViewMead Cornedbeef and Curry: Facebook Page See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mairin Balisi is back to continue a fantastic chat about her work with fossils over more Saison Noir from Ohana Brewing. It gets a little more philosophical in this portion as we try to figure out life, the universe, and all of it. Music at the end from Wild Nothing with Partners in Motion.

Mairin Balisi recently finished her PhD from UCLA in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, and she now works as a field school coordinator at the La Brea Tar Pits. Not only is she very knowledgable about things like Dire Wolves and Sabertooth Tigers, she’s also just a very enjoyable person to chat with. She stops by … Continue reading 151 – Prehistoric Dogs with Mairin Balisi pt. 1

Summary: The Jagoff duo headed to the Clemente Bridge for the 4th annual Picklesburgh celebration of all things pickles.  From bacon coated delights to juice drinking contests and even some pickle-flavored whiskey, this event never disappoints.  We chatted with Leigh White of Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership about the progression of the green scene, as well as Mairin Petrone of the other green scene: The Pittsburgh Irish Festival.  Episode Music: The Screaming Orphans,  Sponsor: Total Sports Enterprises loves summer. Mainly because the athletes never take a vacation in store at the Mall at Robinson or online at tseshop.com The choices from signed baseballs and mini helmets to pucks and seatbacks live on through summer—and through TSE auctions.  Check out our auction opportunities for golf outings and other summer festivities to benefit your charity.  Visit tseshop.com. Question of the Day: When eating pickles and the juice dribbles, do you use a napkin, shirt, or back of the hand to wipe away?    1:00 Opening:What was on the blog last week? Lots of Pgh celebs cruising in a car with us jagoffs for a cause. GET YOUR GREEN READY: The YaJagoff podcast doesn't want to leave listeners green with envy as we prepare for the Irish Festival THIS September at the Riverplex at Sandcastle. Enjoy custom and tradition at its finest while listening to national and local Irish performers including a visit from international sensations, The Screaming Orphans. Plus, eat, drink, shop, dance and do some Ancient Celtic Axe Throwing as we celebrate the Pittsburgh Irish Festival. Visit pghirishfestival.org for details and ticket information. Best part- you don't have to be Irish to have fun at the Festival.  6:06 Mairin Petrone:  Mairin steps away from the Pittsburgh Irish Festival tent serving bacon, cheese and hotdog pickles to talk about the staples at the Irish Festival in September like geneology, crafting and great Irish food as well as new options like axe throwing and a visit from the Pukas. Plus, expect the pickle at the Irish Festival! 18:27 Leigh White: As soon as the PDP began the festivities on Friday, a crowd of folks stormed the bridge to get a taste of Picklesburgh, an estimated 75K pickleheads that is. While Leigh proudly owns the pickle frenzy, she explains that it is not a trend since many downtown restaurants serve the pickle in unique ways year round.  18:27 The Screaming Orphans: Originally recorded at last year's Pittsburgh Irish Festival. The ladies are hysterical as they attempt some Pittsburghese! Get their music! SPONSOR: Total Sports Enterprises loves summer. Mainly because the athletes never take a vacation in store at the Mall at Robinson or online at tseshop.com The choices from signed baseballs and mini helmets to pucks and seatbacks live on through summer—and through TSE auctions.  Check out our auction opportunities for golf outings and other summer festivities to benefit your charity.  Visit tseshop.com Find daily #Jagoffs posts at www.YaJagoff.com    NEW LISTENING PLATFORMS  Proud to announce a new listening platform on The Rivers Edge!  How to Listen Regularly:  All shows are free and available to listen 24/7/365 nationwide. Audio-On-Demand in-your-hand, on smartphone, tablet, laptop and desktop computers. – Available to APPLE users on the iTunes and Podcast app.  – Available to ANDROID users on Google Play Music,  – Available to ALL users via YaJagoff.com, Stitcher, or tunein   * SEARCH: YaJagoff Podcast * iTunes Google Play Music tunein RSS Libsyn YaJagoff Website  Thanks, To: Production: Hannah Lapiska, follow her on IG @hjlapiska  How to Follow Everyone: Total Sports Enterprises @TotalSportsEnt John Chamberlin @YaJagoff Rachael Rennebeck @RachaelRennebe3Screaming Orphans @ScreamingOrphansPittsburgh Irish Festival @PittsburghIrishPittsburgh Downtown Partnership @DowntownPitt See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedian Dave Elliott ponders all things weird! This week Dave discusses Colin and Mairin's wedding, country etiquette, the sexiest man alive, May Day collusion and chicken olives!

Mairin is on the show all the time now. Chris offers some updates on the city's big labour struggles. We talk about how cool it is that Peter Munk died and speculate on what all the new offshore drilling will mean. Graeme checks in with diamond villain Ron Basal and his mission to evict low income people in Parc Ex.    We have a Patreon now: www.patreon.com/dogisland69

Content warning: we discuss sexual harassment and assault pretty frankly in the second half of the episode. It's two weeks in a row and this time it is Andrew, Mairin, Hugh and Chris. We're talking about coffee, cleaning and worker's fighting back. Smiling Goat's baristas are fighting back against an awful boss, unionized cleaners are taking it to racists bosses and Andrew is reminiscing about that time he cleaned up other people's poop and wet newspaper. Then we talk about sexual harassment and assault in the service industry and try to think our way through what real justice would look like.  Also due to overwhelming demand we are launching a Patreon, if you like what we're doing and want more of it you can check it out.   Allison Saunders and Jacob Boon on Two if by Sea Karen Foster: Employee Abuse is a Structural Problem Alex Press: #MeToo Must Avoid "Carceral Feminism"   --------- Events: A Plan For Everyone Town Hall on Pharmacare Capitalism, Colonialism and Northern Pulp

Performance and Wellness Coach Marin Smit joins us on Cue To Cue today! I am a huge advocate of Mentors and Coaches. Almost everything that I am most proud of  I have accomplished in my life can be connected to someone who could help me see my blind spots, prioritize my goals and push me towards my vision. As creatives and performers, we are usually quite comfortable with the idea of coaching because it is often the way we hone our skill set. It astounds me to see how many creatives do not seek coaching outside of honing their creative skills. There is no clear path for most of us as we navigate our way through the creative lifestyle and having a coach can be a game changer and the key to designing a creative life that you desire.   Mairin has a love not only for coaching but for creatives. Mairin is passionate, loving and always bettering herself and is dedicated to helping performers to live a creatively fulfilled life. She knows the unique challenges and emotions that come up for performers, having been a professional actor and director herself, and is able to connect intimately and give guidance that is tailored specifically to the lifestyle and goals of creatives.   “ Coaching is an act of love. You can’t coach people unless you love them.” - Eddie Robinson     In this episode:   What the benefits are of having a coach as an artist. The one simple thing that we can start doing as artists to stay grounded in our most challenging moments Why we need to start validating ourselves so we can shape our own career paths How to manage the peaks and valleys of the creative lifestyle The importance of marking transitions in your life and career   Try Audible!     Get your FREE 30-day trial and your First book free using the link below! http://www.audibletrial.com/cuetocue   A little about Mairin: Mairin Smit is a Performance & Wellness Coach, yoga & meditation instructor, and founder of Five Winds – Performance & Wellness Coaching. She is passionate about helping performers achieve vitality, balance, and personal wellness throughout their performing careers.    Mairin coaches performers using body & movement based methods and meditation techniques to help them prepare for and recover from the stress and intensity of performing. She also works with performers in need of a refresh to find focus and precision in their performing careers.    Her clients in include actors, dancers, musicians, athletes and leaders & changemakers who spend significant time presenting in front of audiences. She has led workshops on yoga for performing, performance preparation and post-performance recovery at Canadian Stage, Toronto Fringe Festival, Hillside Festival, Ankh Yoga and Peel District School Board.    Mairin is the author of the Five Winds Blog, where she writes about performance & wellness, and offers tips and ideas on how to stay balanced and healthy while living the life of a performer. Her writing on performance & wellness has been featured in Intermission Magazine and Elephant Journal. She is currently writing an e-book on post-performance recovery.    Mairin holds an HBA in Theatre Performance from the University of Toronto. She is a certified yoga instructor in Hatha, Restorative, Yin and Chakra yoga and a Mindfulness meditation teacher. She served for 7 years as the Artistic Director of Glasswater Theatre, a Toronto, ON-based independent theatre company committed to fostering new methods of performance creation and exploring the intersection between reality and theatricality. She has worked in Toronto and abroad as an actor, director, and arts administrator.   Mairin is currently based in Toronto, ON where she coaches performers in person, and online throughout the world. Follow Mairin   Facebook: @fivewindsperformance   Instagram: @mairinsmit Website: fivewinds.ca      www.thisischelseajohnson.com  

No Hugh this week but don't worry our friend Mairin is helping hold down the fort. Can we compare the teachers strike in West Virgina to the ongoing labour disputes between Nova Scotia teachers and the province? Why is anti-union sentiment so prevalent in Nova Scotia? Why do all these campus free speech assholes love defending Nazis so much? All these questions and more will be answered for you.   Check out Alberta Advantage: https://soundcloud.com/albertaadvantage   More about the food blackberries: https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Blackberry   Desmond Cole Back in the Star: https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/2018/02/28/black-advocates-must-put-cause-ahead-of-career.html      

This week we talk to the Ambassador of Venezuela to South Africa, Ms Mairin Josefina Moreno-Merida. We discuss a few of the responsibilities in her current role, and the more significant collaborations in the continent with particular emphasis on education, from primary to tertiary level; and the mining sector to contribute to the development of individuals for economic prosperity. Ambassador Moreno-Merida highlights some of Venezuela’s gender equality successes, including the country’s pro-women legislation which is designed to protect women, the mandatory child care facilities in government ministries, generous maternity benefits, and the establishment of a Ministry for Women. We draw attention the necessity of support structures and enablers to help women achieve their goals. Tune in for more… 2017-08-31 WOMANITY AMB VENEZUELA DR A MALKA.jpg — JPG (373.0 KB)

Ep. 53 - We talk about weekends on the lake with friends, getting hit with beer cans, nudity in front of friends, bachelor parties in Montreal, lying to the border patrol, love/hate relationship with golf, hot tubs vs. boats, Hooters wings and fried pickles, BobKat house hunting, volunteering to fight aliens, sperm count dropping, enlarged prostates and sperm counts, Usher letting it burn, and Netflix recommendations! Big Shout out to all the listeners who engaged on instagram live! - Mairin, Stacey, Josh, Ellen, Tricia, Jenna, Carlos, Panda, Rissa #TheDOGFathers #Montreal #BachelorParties #Hooters #Aliens #SpermCount #ShareLikeListen #iTunes #GooglePlay #SOTW - Sam Hunt - Body Like A Back 

Are you an aspiring writer? Curious about getting published? Interested in what's involved in a freelance writing career? In Episode 84 of The Mom Hour, Meagan and Sarah take a question from listener Mairin and share our own experiences on getting published in magazines and online over the last several years. Enjoy!

Interview with Mairin - Felicità Supper Club by Felicità Supper Club

Mairin Barrett talks to StoneCast on sheet 9 at the Saint Paul Curling Club. Mairin talks about her Junior Curling Team (1:38) and coach (5:17), cribbage and tough shots at the Rugg Spiel (7:08), Key Club (13:00), her birthday and favorite brooms(16:51), marching in Hawaii (18:09), and favorite curlers (19m30s). At one point (22:52s), Mairin turns the tables on us.

www.colingeddis.com for further tour dates, or follow me on facebook and twitter. This episode features a brief appaerence from Mairin! follow her on instagram at @mo.belle - Gedzilla Tees at www.colingeddis.com - The Colin Geddis Show Podcast. Includes Colin's General banter and thoughts on the news stories of the week. Follow me sure, @COLINGEDDIS. Leave some comments for the banter/craic, and remember to subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/gedzilla

www.colingeddis.com for further tour dates, or follow me on facebook and twitter. This episode features a brief appaerence from Mairin! follow her on instagram at @mo.belle - Gedzilla Tees at www.colingeddis.com - The Colin Geddis Show Podcast. Includes Colin's General banter and thoughts on the news stories of the week. Follow me sure, @COLINGEDDIS. Leave some comments for the banter/craic, and remember to subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/gedzilla

Dr Mairin Ni Cheallaigh (UCD). Divers good plottes devised - urban gardens in seventeenth-century Ireland.