Hello Lovelies! And welcome back to another episode of The Illuminare Podcast! Episode 31... what a journey so far. I recently turned 29 and so for this episode, I've decided that I'm going to share with you ''29 Things That I've Leaned in Life so far...''. Some of these are fun, some are interesting, some are thought provoking, but I enjoyed this and I hope that you do too! Have a listen and let me know what you think. . Love Jess x . Instagram: @illuminarexo TikTok: @illuminarexo . . . #Illumi...
Sep 27, 2022•50 min•Ep. 31
Hello Lovelies, and thank you so much for tuning into yet another episode of The Illuminare Podcast! We are at episode number 30 and today, it's just me, myself and I having a quick chat and a catch up about what's been on my mind over the last few weeks. I hope you enjoy the listen, and if you feel like someone needs to hear this, hit that share button and get sending, because this is important! :) . Have a gorgeous day, . Love Jess x
Jun 27, 2022•16 min
Hello beautiful people of the world! How are you all doing lovelies? Here it is, episode 29 of The Illuminare Podcast, and today I am talking all about Body Dysmorphic Disorder and trying to conquer the stigma around it. Some people are still not aware of what this disorder is and how it affects those who struggle from it. I am speaking from my own research and experiences in life, and this is all that qualifies me to do so. I hope you enjoy the listen and learn something from it, and hopefully ...
May 27, 2022•39 min•Ep. 29
Hello Lovelies! Finally, I have gotten to record, edit and release this months episode of The Illuminare Podcast! This is episode 28 and I thought, I can't NOT release the 28th episode on the 28th of April, so I escalated the delays and here we are. This month, I've struggled with what topic to discuss and actually recorded two previous drafts on something slightly different. It's been a tough couple of months in life, with people not accepting changes I have implemented in my own space and so I...
Apr 28, 2022•32 min•Ep. 28
Have you ever seen Lava in your life? No, me neither, but Natasha Murtagh has and her life experiences that she shares with me in this month's episode of The Illuminare Podcast are riveting! I had been looking forward to recording this episode for so long, and once we did it, it well out weighed my expectations. Natasha is not only an incredible journalist and a wonderful friend, she is full of stories which make me want to live my best life, not for social media, but for me. I'd highly encourag...
Apr 03, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 27
Hello Lovelies! In today's episode I speak to the wonderful ladies from The Gold Rush, Rachel Fischer and Rachel Lenny, two incredible women who have come together to bring us the fantastic feeling of being Golden. In this episode we chat about how the girls met, how they came to where they are in life at the moment, and all about The Gold Rush. Retreats, Pop-Ups, One Day Events, it's all in here and it's all extremely Golden! I hope you enjoy the listen, and make sure to show some love to The G...
Feb 28, 2022•59 min•Ep. 26
Hello Lovelies! And welcome back to The Illuminare Podcast! It has been an age since the last episode and I am so excited to be back behind the mic bringing you some good, soulful content. In the first episode of 2022, it's just me. This episode is just a quick opening to the new season that we are in, and I share my plans and goals for 2022 with The Illuminare Podcast. I also speak on something that is very near and dear to my heart, Mental Health and Faith, and how I've managed to cope over th...
Jan 28, 2022•20 min•Ep. 25
Hello Lovelies! Another week, another episode and I am delighted to introduce this beautiful ray of sunshine to The Illuminare platform. This week's guest speaker is Gilly from the Instagram page @gilly_bow_wellness . I asked Gilly onto the show to speak about all things journaling, meditation and yes, SLEEP! . It was an absolute pleasure to talk to this beauty and learn a few tricks which I hope to implement into my own life. And I am sure, that once you give it a listen, you too will want to t...
Aug 23, 2021•47 min•Ep. 24
Hello Lovelies! It is with great honour I bring you this episode, to kick start The Illuminare Podcast again, with the incredible Sea Shepherd Ireland. In this episode I speak to ecowarriors Emma and Alex who are Directors of the Irish charter for Sea Shepherd Global. These guys are pioneering the change we need to make and the change we NEED TO SEE happening in our seas and oceans in order for our beautiful planet to survive. This has been such an eye opening experience for me and I know it wil...
Aug 15, 2021•57 min•Ep. 23
Hello Lovelies! Another episode of The Illuminare Podcast is here and I am so happy to have had Katie Keane on the show. If you don't know her, you need to know her. Katie is such a positive light in this world and she strives to share that vibrancy with others. Katie is a fitness coach but has come a long way through her life to get to where she is today. From having a poor view of her self image, deflecting what she wanted to look like onto others, to now knowing what her body needs and becomi...
May 30, 2021•45 min•Ep. 22
Hello Lovelies! And welcome to another episode of The Illuminare Podcast. It is with great pleasure that I bring these moments of raw, unfiltered, real life experiences to your ears. I absolutely love speaking to people about how they have overcome different challenges in life and giving them the opportunity to share their truth. Thank you for joining me on this journey and for giving me this platform to share. . In this episode, I am interviewing the fabulous Clara Hand who is such an inspirati...
May 23, 2021•47 min•Ep. 21
Hello Lovelies! And welcome to another week of The Illuminare Podcast. This interview has been a long time coming, Chanel and I scheduled time to record despite the time zone differences and boy was it so worth it! This conversation enlightened me so much to yet another powerful woman and her story and how her light is changing the world. . If you enjoyed this episode, please feel free to share it with friends who might benefit from it and of course, let us know in the comments on Instagram what...
May 16, 2021•40 min•Ep. 20
Hello Lovelies! And what a treat it is to be back in action with the podcast. This episode has been a long time coming, recorded months ago and unfortunately my laptop decided it was going to give way. Thankfully now, I'm back up and running and here we are... . In this episode, I had the marvelous opportunity to talk to the woman behind 'Brays Barbie', Dee Kelly Dooley. Tune in and hear how it all began with Barbie, what she has accomplished so far and how she has brought such a positive atmosp...
May 09, 2021•35 min•Ep. 19
Hi Lovelies! As always it is my pleasure to bring you a new episode of The Illuminare Podcast, and this week I had the honour of interviewing Joanna from @mayb_etomorrow . Joanna shares her story in an honest and open conversation about a specific time and a specific incident in her life. Speaking about such a difficult situation can be nerve wrecking, but Joanna spoke with such bravery and courageousness, leaving me stunned and feeling empowered by her strength. . As a pre-warning, this episode...
Mar 01, 2021•22 min•Ep. 18
Hello Lovelies! Another Monday, another episode and may I say I am absolutely loving this adventure. Even if only one person listened to my podcast, even if that one person was me, I would still love doing it! Having conversations with such wonderful people has really lifted my spirits and I am so curious to learn more about more people. I love people and I hope you guys are loving hearing their stories and embracing the knowledge that they are sharing also. . In this week's episode, I get to ch...
Feb 22, 2021•25 min
Hello Lovelies! Delighted to bring you another episode filled with meaty topics. In this episode I have the chats with the gorgeous Kassandra Karema about being black and Irish, what it is to be an ally, how the worldly happenings are silent yet deadly contributors to the state of our mental health and of course, Uni Noir! If you haven't heard of Uni Noir as of yet, be sure to check out the work they are doing. Such a wonderful time was had recording this episode and I hope you all enjoy it and ...
Feb 15, 2021•56 min•Ep. 16
Hello Lovelies! And Welcome to The Illuminare Podcast. Today we welcome the very first guest of 2021 , Jessica Brogan. In this episode we discuss eating disorders and how they affect our daily lives, our mental health and how we can fight back and overcome the trauma. The content may be triggering so please bear this in mind as you listen. All and any references to resources will be linked below or tagged on Instagram. If you have an Eating Disorder, please do get in touch with your GP or therap...
Feb 08, 2021•25 min•Ep. 15
Hello Lovelies and welcome back to The Illuminare Podcast! It's 2021 and we are moving forward in strength and excitement for the growth we are going to see in ourselves this year. Are you ready? Instagram: @illuminarexo
Feb 01, 2021•12 min•Ep. 14
Ho ho Hello Lovelies! I had the absolute honour of interviewing Santa and Mrs. Claus just in time for Christmas week! In this interview, we hear about the magic of the North Pole and how wonderful it is. We also get a closer insight to what Mrs. Claus does during her days in the North Pole. There are some very special shout-outs and questions that were sent in by you guys, so make sure to listen in and hear what Santa and Mrs. Claus have to say this Christmas! As always, this episode is sent out...
Dec 21, 2020•21 min•Ep. 13
Hello Lovelies! It is my pleasure to bring this episode to you, sharing good news stories and positive things that happened in our lives during 2020. On the run up to the year end, I thought it might be nice to reflect on the good things rather than wish the entirety of the year away! Although it has been a really tough year for all of us, some of us lost jobs, some lost loved ones, and we all were affected by social distancing, there were some good things to come of 2020! So to end the year on ...
Dec 14, 2020•19 min•Ep. 12
Hi Lovelies! In this episode, I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Jennifer O'Neill of Just Jen and Matte to Metallic. Jen allowed us into her world in a new way and it was such an honour to get to know the woman behind the content. We discussed topics such as fitness, the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and how there is always light at the end of the tunnel no matter what the situation is that you are facing. We had so much fun recording this episode and I'm already gearing her up for co...
Dec 07, 2020•29 min•Ep. 11
Hello Lovelies! In this new episode of The Illuminare Podcast, I had the incredible opportunity of speaking with Aoibhe Conway, the face behind @lets.mind.our.minds . If you have not already followed Aoibhe on Instagram, this chat that we have will definitely make you want to. In this episode we discuss the importance of being able to say that you are not okay, the critical support you could be giving to another by simply asking them are they okay, and how we want to remove the stigma around Men...
Nov 30, 2020•21 min•Ep. 10
Hello Lovelies! We are all trying our best to support local businesses this year for Christmas, and so I decided that I would do a quick episode of 5 small businesses that I absolutely adore. Christmas is such a special time for lots of reasons, the main one being Jesus' birth, but let us celebrate this year differently, with more kindness in our hearts and appreciation for the small things. With that being said, let's appreciate those small Irish businesses too! Make sure to check out the below...
Nov 23, 2020•19 min•Ep. 9
Hello lovelies! In this episode I discuss a story shared with me by anonymous Jane about her experiences within the workforce as a woman. I have only recently experienced some mistreatment because of my gender and to be quite frank, it sucks! So instead of sitting quiet about it, I've decided to educate myself on feminism, women's rights and how we can continue to improve and move towards equality in the workplace. I hope you enjoy this story, if you have anything to share I would love to hear f...
Nov 16, 2020•28 min•Ep. 8
In this episode, I share something that's been on my heart for quite some time, but couldn't get it down in words. I say I'm a Christian for so many reasons, and sometimes people wonder why? Well, I hope this short and sweet episode helps to shine a light on the reasons why I say it, and the reasons why I am Christian. Thank you God for this space, thank you for making a way... As always, this podcast is sent out to the airwaves with Love... Jess x Instagram: @illuminarexo Facebook: www.facebook...
Nov 09, 2020•11 min•Ep. 7
In this episode, I open up about my testimony and baptism as a Christian. For some of you, this might be the weirdest thing you hear and for others it might be an inspiration to trust in God and allow Him into your lives. This episode is purely me giving God the platform that He deserves for all that He has done in my life. I Love God, with all that I am and my testimony is one story that I am proud to tell. This episode only holds a snippet of what God has done in my life, but I am excited to s...
Nov 02, 2020•32 min•Ep. 6
In this episode, I talk about that tough topic that we all want to brush under the carpet and forget about, Anxiety... It's something we are becoming more aware of in today's current culture, but for some of us we still find it difficult to accept our anxiety and talk about it. I hope this episode helps you to become more aware of those around you who may be suffering with anxiety, and for those of us who do suffer, that you are equipped with a method to approach your anxiety going forward. As a...
Oct 18, 2020•29 min•Ep. 5
Lovelies, it is with great honour and delight that I bring to you this episode where I speak to The Illuminare's Podcast FIRST GUEST SPEAKER! So exciting to have my wonderful Mom on the podcast and just know that her words of encouragement and honesty will bless you all. In this episode we talk about different seasons of life and how we evolve between each one. Mom is a woman of many words when she is calm and relaxed, so sit down with a cuppa and enjoy this episode in a cool, calm and relaxed s...
Oct 11, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 4
This episode comes at a special request from one of Illuminare's followers and listeners. To you, thank you for challenging me, for keeping me on my toes, and for giving me exciting topics to talk about! I hope that this episode enlightens you all to the reality of procrastination and how destructive it can be in our lives. I would love to hear your thoughts on this and you can catch me on Instagram as per the below details. Also a shout out to Lucinda for the amazing planner! Details of Lucinda...
Oct 04, 2020•31 min•Ep. 3
In this episode, I talk about the importance of promises and how they affect our lives every day. I talk about how promises on our lives can lead to a purpose and a plan, and in order to live out our purpose and plan for what's ahead, we need to be true to our promise. I hope you all enjoy and get something from this - I know I definitely felt revitalised to keep going towards the purpose that is set out on my life... Have a listen, share it with a friend, leave some feedback, and as always... e...
Sep 27, 2020•29 min•Ep. 2
