Solo Powered with Ariana Dunne

In the episode Ariana chats to dream guest Dr Peter McGraw. Peter is a Behavioural Scientist and Professor from the University of Boulder Colorado and the creator of the US podcast 'Solo - A single persons guide to living an extraordinary life'. Peter and Ariana discuss the concept that being single is something that offers many people freedom to live the life they want to lead. We discuss the ide...

In the episode Ariana talks to Pat Kane a sustainability advocate and strategist, a speaker and a writer and the founder of reuzi, Ireland's one-stop shop for sustainably made, reusable goods and an educational hub on all things sustainable living. After leaving her home country of Brazil solo at 18 to pursue a career abroad Pat eventually moved to Ireland and after becoming a mom she embarked on...

In this brilliant episode Ariana chats to the indomitable reality star, disability rights activist and BBC documentary maker Paddy Smyth. We talk about Paddys challenge throughout life, finding love and acceptance for himself as a gay disabled man living with cerebral palsy. Overcoming adversity and grief through the loss of his parents, his desire to be famous, his foray into reality tv as a cont...

In this episode Ariana chats to former RTE broadcaster and radio presenter Louise McSharry. Louise publicly exited the organisation in 2021 after her show was unceremoniously cancelled. But rather than allow the loss of a big radio organisation get in between her and her loyal listeners Louise forged her own solo path and launched her hugely successful weekly news amd entertainment podcast 'C...

In this episode Ariana chats to Yvonne Redden a self published authour. Over lockdown, she interviewed over 37 people in a variety of industries during the pandemic and in 2022 self-published her first book 'Talk Learn Connect' which was a collection of interviews with leaders in business, community & the arts. Yvonne now uses her skills to help other authors on their self publishing journeys....

n this episode, Ariana chats to Lucy Meggeson, the podcaster who fronts her own fantastic series called 'Spinsterhood Reimagined' Lucy describes herself as single, childfree, music-obsessed, river-loving, personal growth crazy, autumn and winter-loving, unapologetically passionate, over-enthusiastic, slightly bonkers, recovering perfectionist, daughter, sister, niece, auntie and friend. She has an...

Have you ever wondered where the saying “fresh as a daisy“ comes from?  If so you have to listen to this enchanting conversation between Ariana and Feebee Foran founder of the fabulous wellness brand Forager. Solo exploration by getting out into nature and embracing the wild and wonderful outdoors that is available to us all. Feebee fills us in on how her business started, overcoming grief, h...

In this hugely inspiring and motivational episode Ariana chats to the indomitable Damian Browne. Damian is an extreme adventurer, peak performance athlete and International keynote speaker hailing from from Galway, Ireland. After playing professional rugby for 16 years most notably with Connaught, Northampton and Leinster where he won club rugby’s biggest prize, The Heineken Cup. Which many might...

In this episode Ariana has the best chats with Heather Condren, founder of the iconic Flowerpop floristry business. Heather has only been a solo'preneur for four years but in that time she has seen her business grow from making bouquets for friends and family at her kitchen table into a renowned floristry business catering to the stars. Heather is a phenomenal business woman with a creative m...

In this hilarious episode Ariana chats with PR Guru Rob Kenny who has launched his own hugely successful PR business RKPR. Rob was brave to leave full-time employment with a major global PR company to pursue his own excellence in business in the pursuit of having more freedom to do the things he loves to do in life. Topics will touch on career to date, what led to his decision, overcomin...

In this episode of Solo Powered we focus on Solo journeys to parenthood. Ariana chats with Clodagh O'Hagan who had a baby on her own, adorable blonde haired blue-eyed Frank. We chronicle her experience with topics touching on why and how she made her decision, reaction of family and friends, fertility treatments, positive and negative experiences, pregnancy, the cost of solo parenthood and the joy...

In this episode Ariana interviews Gordon Hickey who, not only launched his own succesful solo business, Container Coffee, but he also , wrote, produced, directed and starred in two of his own self funded short films which went on to great acclaim in film festivals around the world. He wanted to act, so he created the movies himself in a solo pursuit of his passions. This is an inspiring episo...

In this episiode   Ariana chats with Kelly Shatter who, not only launched her own business, Stoke Improv, but who also produced, wrote, directed and starred in her own solo one woman play called 'The Scratcher'. Kelly also teaches courses and hosts workshops helping others to write and act in solo and mono plays. Kelly is a storyteller, a writer, a theatre director, an actress and a life coac...

In this incredible episode Ariana interviews Conor Clear who has just returned from a Solo adventure to Antarctica. Conor is a broadcaster, actor and celebrant who epitomises what the Solo Powered podcast is all about. Ariana and Conor will discuss his motivation for making such an epic solo travel journey and his experiences along way. Conor also discusses his role in a solo O...

In this launch Episode Ariana introduces herself and explains the premise of the podcast. She discusses what Solo endeavours are all about and talks about the rise in Solo Travel, Solo Parenthood, Solo Passion Pursuits and more. She talks about her own experiences with Solo life, stigmas and untruths around Single life and a discussion around the societal mindset that accompanies doing t...