Chris is Associate Professor and Head of the School of Computer Science at University College Dublin (UCD), Ireland. Chris has thirty-five years of experience in algorithm and software design. He has taught and written on the subject for the last sixteen of those years. Check out his book ' Poems That Solve Puzzles: The History and Science of Algorithms ' available on Amazon in Paperback and Kindle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 02, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 64
Jack is not your financial advisor but he is a YouTuber who is passionate about investing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 26, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 63
'We have allowed ourselves to be duped into thinking that everything can be provided for us and that we are going to get by in that way. The real reckoning is really thinking whether this is the best way to live' Dr Bradley Garreyy is an American social and cultural geographer at University College Dublin in Ireland and a writer for the Guardian newspaper in the UK. He describes his research interests as being at the intersections of cultural geography, archaeology and visual methods and writes ...
Sep 21, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 62
"From a lifestyle perspective you probably should be engaging in things that genuinely bring you joy. You don't have to monitize that. It can be something that you do as a hobby that you derive joy from" Paddy Farrell is a Health & fitness coach/writer and owner of Triage Method . At 12 years of age Paddy discovered his passion for Health, Fitness and learning and has never looked back since. Triage Method is an educational and coaching platforms that is empowering individuals through educat...
Sep 07, 2020•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 61
"There is another way of living" This week we are joined by Dave Delaney who is a Programmer at University College Dublin and has been teaching meditation and mindfulness over the past 5 years. He recently launched his own YouTube channel called 'The Mindful Spark' where he will be sharing the practical tips & techniques that have helped him live a more meaningful and enjoyable life. Connect with Dave on YouTube "The Mindful Spark" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 31, 2020•1 hr 41 min
"Going back to asking the question, why do you feel passionate about something first, before you chase it. Why are you chasing it, keep asking the questions as to why your chasing that and wrestle with it" James Fitzgerald is an industry leading educator and fitness coach with over 25 years of experience. He is the Founder of Opex fitness and the winner of the first Crossfit Games. James has dedicated his life to bringing honor to the coaching profession, through OPEX by providing coaches with t...
Aug 24, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 59
"Chasing passion is about having something that you always wanted to do and going for it. Not letting anything get in the way." Rena Sinnot is a Primary teacher and mindfulness coach based in Wexford Ireland. She is passionate about developing mental strategies and enabling her clients to develop a solid mindfulness practice in order to become the best version of themselves. Connect with Rena (@mindberena.coaching) on Instagram & Facebook Time-stamps: 2.30 | Rena's story 4.15 | Interest in p...
Aug 17, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 58
"Building the best quality of life inside, so you could then give it out!" Jamison struggled with Drug addiction and various other challenges throughout his life. After being declined to jobs such as pushing trolleys he felt completely hopeless, reaching his breaking point. He realized that he couldn't live this way any longer and started looking for an alternative way to make an income. Eventually, he worked his way to making 6 figures through Amazon but deep down he knew he wasn't happy. Along...
Aug 10, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 57
"A life with no regrets" Garret Flower is an Irish entrepreneur and innovator. He is the founder of Krust Bakery, ParkPnP and most recently ParkOffice where he and his team are revolutionizing the way we park. Connect with Garret (@garretflower) on Instagram & YouTube: Timestamps: 2.25 | Family history with JFK10.22 | Early childhood15.06 | Recommended books20.50 | Productivity seasons28.41 | Values and decision making31.47 | Do what you love33.34 | Remote working and holidays37.57 | ParkPnP...
Aug 03, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 56
"Finding something that you put all your time into and that you want to put all your time into" Brandon is a professional longboard skater, content creator and marketing professional from Oregon. Sponsored by several brands, he spends his time travelling around the world longboarding and teaching others. In 2017 he served as Vin Diesel's stunt double for the skateboarding scenes in the film xxx: The Return of Xander Cage. Connect with Brandon DesJarlais (@desgnarlais) on Instagram, TikTok, YouTu...
Jul 27, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 55
"Spending as much time as it is practical on something that you derive meaning from" Danny is the founder of Sigma Nutrition and head of content creation for the company. Known for hosting the top-ranked podcast Sigma Nutrition Radio, Danny is also a respected educator in the field. He has spoken at conferences and events all over Europe, United States & Australia. Connect with Danny @dannylennon_sigma on Instagram. Visit sigmanutrition.com for more information. Thank you for checking out th...
Jul 20, 2020•1 hr 42 min•Season 1Ep. 54
"Find whatever it is that is your hobby and make that your job" Sean McGarrity, the director of Elite Fitness & Performance Academy has been instructing students at his academies in Blackrock since 2011. He has built Elite into the greatest provider of courses for the fitness industry with graduates being commended in gyms all over the country. Visit elitefpa.ie to learn more. Connect with Sean (@seanmcgarrity) on Instagram , LinkedIn : Thank you for checking out the Podcast, enjoy! Timestam...
Jul 12, 2020•1 hr 51 min•Season 1Ep. 53
"It's a willingness to go after what you want regardless of any obstacle or preconception that you may have" Devan Hughes is the founder & CEO of Buymie, an Irish based grocery delivery service that allows users to have their groceries delivered to their door in as little as one hour. Connect with Devan (@devanhughes) on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn: Thank you for checking out the Podcast, enjoy! TimeStamps: 3.27 | Introduction7.30 | Employee vs Employer12.45 | Getting experience to do so...
Jul 06, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 52
"Organizing your life in a way that allows you the true freedom to chase the passions that you find the most important" Jason is a commercial pilot, Entrepreneur, Investor and a TikTok Star. He is the owner of the leading flight school in the US 'FLTACADEMY'. Follow his adventures @jasontodolist on TikTok, Instagram & YouTube. If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I would really appreciate if you would consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts / iTunes . This will help the podcast g...
Jun 29, 2020•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 51
1 Year of Podcasting! Thank you to everyone who has listened and supported the podcast, I'm super grateful for the support I received over the past year, really means a lot. To mark the occasion I have created a mashup of all my favourite moments from the podcast. Time-stamps: 1.39 | #2 Brendan O'Dowd 4.25 | #3 Eoghan Keegan 13.52 | #4 Kate Byrne 18.29 | #5 Ciaran Fox 23.19 | #6 Mattress Mick 24.29 | #7 David Owens 26.32 | #8 Jack Spencer 29.52 | #9 Kyle Mullen31.27 | #10 Daniele Di Tofano 33.10...
Jun 22, 2020•2 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Michele Graglia is a former model, Ultra marathon runner, author and fitness coach. He is the first person to win both the coldest and hottest races on the planet. He set the Guinness World Record for the fastest crossing of the Atacama Desert in Chile of 1000km! Connect with Michele on Instagram @mickeygraglia If your enjoying the podcast, would you consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts / iTunes This will really help the podcast grow and convince hard to get guests. For show notes p...
Jun 15, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Shane Ryan is an American born swimmer who competes internationally for Ireland. He competed in the 2016 Olympics where he swam in the 100-meter backstroke. In 2018 he made history by becoming Ireland's first medalist in the World Championships where he got a Bronze in the 50-meter backstroke. He also won a Bronze in the 2018 & 2019 European championships where he competed in the 50-meter backstroke. In this episode, we talk about his training routine, nutrition, mindset, visualisation, COVI...
Jun 08, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Teresa was initially pursuing Teaching and while she was in her 3rd year of University, she decided that it wasn't the path she wanted to take and so she dropped out of university & bought a van. She converted that van into a mobile home and joined the van life movement. Her two biggest passions are Snowboarding & Kiteboarding. And that's exactly how she lives her life, doing these two things pretty much on a daily basis while travelling the world in complete freedom while she does it. F...
Jun 01, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Dan is a certified Wim Hof Method Instructor & the owner of 'Subramanya Yoga Centre'. After suffering from chronic back pain, Depression and Anxiety, Dan left his job at a Fortune 500 company and worked in a Yoga Ashram until he healed his back pain, depression and anxiety. He then opened up his own Yoga and Meditation centre. After experiencing some personal issues and the grief that he was experiencing due to his dad passing away he discovered the Wim Hof Method. Dan went on to train with ...
May 25, 2020•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 46
After being diagnosed with Sudden Death Syndrome at the age of 18, Mark Maxwell was forced to embark on a journey of self-discovery that challenged his values and priorities in life. He is the founder of Grad Life - A service that helps young people find their ideal career. Find out more about Mark and what he's up to on his website: mrgradlife.com GradLife on Instagram @gradlife If your enjoying the podcast, would you consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts / iTunes . This will really...
May 18, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Day Christensen is the founder of the Day1Yoga Method and a level II authorized ashtanga teacher. After suffering through persistent back pain, she went on a journey to learn everything she could about the issue. As a result, she recognized that the system of learning yoga asanas can be improved: groups of asanas should be given according to each student’s current and developing postural needs. “The how” being the Mysore Method of one on one instruction where each person in the room is able to w...
May 11, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Keith Barry is a world-renowned mentalist, magician and subconscious mind specialist. He has appeared on the Ellen DeGeneres Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live and 'Conan. His TED talk has over 10 million views. His powerful skills have been demonstrated in over forty international TV shows his latest one being 'The Keith Barry Experience'. In this episode, we discuss mind coaching, virtual seminars, what hypnosis really is, the importance of finding your passion and much more... Find out more about Keith ...
May 04, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Part 2: Dara O'Kearney , is an International ultra runner , professional poker player, author and co-host of The Chip Race Podcast . He is sponsored by Unibet Poker and has a reputation as the best poker satellite specialist in the game. If your enjoying the podcast, would you consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts / iTunes . This will really help the podcast grow and convince hard to get guests. For show notes past episodes, please visit chasingpassionpodcast.com Follow Dom @domsniez...
Apr 27, 2020•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Part 1: Dara O'Kearney , is an International ultra runner , professional poker player, author and co-host of The Chip Race Podcast . He is sponsored by Unibet Poker and has a reputation as the best poker satellite specialist in the game. Thank you for listening and I hope you enjoy the episode. If your enjoying the podcast, would you consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts / iTunes . This will really help the podcast grow and convince hard to get guests. For show notes past episodes, p...
Apr 27, 2020•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Bobby Healy is the CEO & Founder of Manna Drone Delivery. Manna is an Irish based company that is revolutionizing the way food and medical supplies are delivered, capable of making deliveries in as little as 3 minutes. The company partnered up with Just Eat and had plans of launching in March 2020, delivering food to UCD. Due to COVID-19 circumstances, the company is now focused on delivering essential medical supplies to the most vulnerable regions of Ireland. You can find out more Bobby an...
Apr 20, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Luke Mackey is the co-founder of the app Bamboo. Bamboo allows users to pre-order food/drinks from local businesses and collect it whenever it's ready. "It's an app for busy people" Connect with Luke on:-Twitter: @Luke_Mackey-Instagram: @mrlukemackey If your enjoying the podcast, would you consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts / iTunes . This will really help the podcast grow and convince hard to get guests. For show notes past episodes, please visit chasingpassionpodcast.com Follow ...
Apr 13, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 39
In this episode we are joined by Sky Cowans. She is an LA based video creator who became fascniated by Health ever since she was little. She began her career as a content creator in Buzfeed, then went onto work with a UK based biotechnology company fitnessgenes and has also worked with the YouTube star JoeyGraceffa Her YouTube channel ' Sky Life ' explores the world of health & wellness where she tries all sort's of experiments and trends such as Green Juice, Gut Health, Biohacking and even ...
Apr 06, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 38
In This week's episode we are joined by Kingsley Aikins who is the founder and CEO of The Networking Institute, which is a Dublin based organisation whose mission is to help individuals and organisations achieve their goals through Networking. He is a recognized expert on the topic and has written and spoken extensively on the benefits of Networking and how to get better at it. He has run workshops and developed online and offline training programmes in the areas of Networking, Public Speaking, ...
Mar 30, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 37
In this episode we are joined by David Cleary. Who is working as a full time Digital Entrepreneur and Vegan personal trainer who's businesses revolves around veganism. He is the co-founder of Vegan Health Hub which provide vegan based products to it's client such as meal plans, books. In this episode we talk about what it's like to work as a digital nomad, Vegan advice , we also talk about the challenges, benefits and work-hours related to such a career along with many other topics. If your enjo...
Mar 23, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 36
In this episode we are joined by Alex Lohier. Alex is currently working as a financial services consultant in PWC. He is also the Deputy Editor of The UCD College Tribune, which is Ireland's only financially independent student-run newspaper. His previous experience lies in finance and marketing in numerous SME's and start-ups. He is also on the board of Irish Graduates Network, which is a platform on which Irish graduate business professionals and entrepreneurs, meet to form business relationsh...
Mar 16, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 35
