Digg Podcast

Sandra Devenney is the General Manager of McElhinneys, one of Ireland’s most iconic fashion retailers, and the driving force behind the ‘Sandra’s Five at Five’ online community. But behind the fashion, leadership and online confidence is a story of bankruptcy, financial hardship and rebuilding when everything fell apart. Sandra speaks honestly about the property crash, frozen bank accounts and wha...

Diona Doherty is a Northern Irish comedian, actress, writer and podcaster, best known for her role as Katya in Derry Girls, her appearance in Blue Lights, and as co-host of the Girls Groupchat Podcast.  An honest conversation about life behind the laughs, from breaking into television and stand up comedy to navigating rejection in the acting industry. Diona shares how she chased her audition for D...

Mark Fennell is a high performance life and business coach, bestselling author and motivational speaker specialising in confidence, mindset, leadership and personal development. A returning guest to the Digg Podcast, for a practical and deeply honest conversation about resilience, self-belief and navigating difficult conversations in work and life. Mark shares his personal story of bullying, how i...

Eddie Doris is a retired primary school teacher and musician, from Cookstown, Co Tyrone, who is living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Diagnosed in his 20s, and now in his mid 50s, Eddie shares what it means to navigate a progressive neurological condition while holding onto identity, purpose, and connection.  Eddie talks about losing his ability to play music, retiring from a teaching career, the i...

Melanie Harrison is the founder of The Harrison Chambers of Distinction, award winning and one of Belfast’s most distinctive 30-room boutique hospitality experiences. Melanie shares her remarkable journey from “accidental hotelier” to creator of a destination brand rooted in storytelling, culture and creativity.  She opens up about the realities of building a business from the ground up: from tran...

Rory McShane is one of Northern Ireland’s most respected solicitors, a man whose 50 year legal career, civil rights activism and deep roots in Newry have shaped generations of families, businesses and communities. Rory talks about building a law practice from nothing, navigating the challenges of Northern Ireland’s past, and the resilience that defines both his life and his hometown of Newry. From...

Linda Stinson is the CEO and founder of Bellamianta and Iconic Bronze, two of Ireland’s leading tanning and beauty brands.  Linda shares the raw, unfiltered story of building a multimillion-pound global business from her garage, navigating partnership challenges, surviving a wedding-day tanning disaster that sparked an idea, and creating products that disrupted a saturated market. She shares how i...

Dr Julie-Ann Walkden courageously shares her domestic abuse survivor story for the very first time in this special episode. Julie-Ann recounts the night her partner violently attacked her, the red flags she missed, how coercive control escalated, and the impact the trauma had on her and her children. Her honest conversation shines a vital light on how abuse happens behind closed doors, even in fam...

Sarah Keogh is one of Ireland’s leading dietitians, with more than 20 years’ experience helping families, workplaces and communities understand food, protect their long-term health and build a better relationship with what’s on their plate. She’s the founder of Eatwell, a consultant dietitian with the Coeliac Society of Ireland, and a trusted voice when it comes to cutting through nutrition noise....

Louise Brogan is a LinkedIn marketing expert who helps B2B firms, coaches, and founders raise their profile, attract leads, and convert followers into clients using LinkedIn.  Louise explains what actually works on LinkedIn today. She talks through the essentials of a strong profile, how to write a headline that gets people clicking, why your company page still matters, and the simple changes that...

Linda Ervine is a community leader from East Belfast and one of Northern Ireland’s best known advocates for the Irish language.   Linda shares her extraordinary journey, from a turbulent childhood and teenage motherhood to finding faith, purpose, and a voice that’s uniting communities across divides. Growing up in a loyalist area, Linda never imagined she’d one day become a champion for the Irish...

Kevin Traynor is the founder of eComm Live, Ireland’s largest e-commerce conference, and the creator of 353, a premium Irish streetwear brand rooted in culture, community, and sustainability.  Kevin shares his journey from business failure to building one of the most respected e-commerce networks in Ireland and the UK. He shares open insights on margins, profitability, scaling challenges, and why...

Anne Flanagan, from Belfast, had a chance street interview on Model Strangers that turned her into a viral sensation and a late-blooming model in her seventies.  She reveals how photographer Chris Ward’s video (seen by over 43 million) led to photoshoots and runway work with ACA Modelling Agency, an on-stage role with Northern Ireland Opera, and even a Zoom chat with Drew Barrymore.  Straight talk...

Laura Bonner is the founder and CEO of The Muff Liquor Company, an award-winning Irish spirits brand born in Donegal and backed by global investors including Russell Crowe, Ed Sheeran, Jimmy Carr and Ronan Keating. Laura talks openly about the pressure of running an international brand, the impact of rising tariffs and costs, and what it really takes to keep a business alive in uncertain times. Sh...

Emma Heatherington is an international best-selling author whose 17 novels have been translated right across Europe. She has written over 50 educational short films and plays, ghostwriter for Philomena Begley’s autobiography (My Life My Music My Memories, 2017) and Nathan Carter’s life story (Born For The Road). Nathans was a finalist at the Irish Book Awards in 2018. She’s a mum of five and one o...

Kingsley Aikins is the CEO of the Networking Institute and in this highlight he shares why real connections matter more than ever. If the thought of networking fills you with dread, this will change how you think about it. He shares a fresh perspective on what it really takes to build relationships that open doors; in work, in business, and in life. Stepping outside your comfort zone can lead to o...

John Woods is the founder of Linwoods Health Foods, the Northern Irish family business that grew from a small shop in County Armagh into a global health food brand famous for its flaxseed and plant-based blends. At 83, John is semi-retired but still involved in the Linwoods business, bringing the same curiosity and drive that turned a local idea into an international success.  John shares how a he...

Career psychologist Sinéad Brady shares how to successfully navigate a career change, not just a job change. She breaks down the key steps for anyone feeling stuck or unhappy in their current career and provides actionable advice on how to make a lasting, meaningful transition. This highlight episode is perfect for those looking to pivot into a new industry or change career direction entirely. Whe...

Paul McArdle (aka DJ Magiggs) is a wedding and events DJ, host, and MC who turned twenty years of addiction into a story of recovery, family, and hope.  Paul traces the journey from early party pills in Ibiza to cocaine and meth, the New Year’s Day hospital ultimatum to “live or die,” the moment he finally said “I am an addict,” and the daily work it took to rebuild his life. He explains how Narco...

Jack McGarry, Managing Director and co-founder of The Dead Rabbit, one of the world’s most awarded Irish bars, talks about scaling with purpose. Jack shares how he’s expanding The Dead Rabbit to new cities like Austin and Washington, D.C., while staying true to his mission of redefining modern Irish culture in America. Since recording the full episode Jack has expanded successfully. He opens up ab...

Loretta Dignam is the founder of The Menopause Hub, Ireland’s first dedicated, multidisciplinary menopause clinic, and a global advocate for women’s health. Named in the Forbes 50 Over 50 Global List 2025 and winner of the Irish Tatler Woman of the Year Award for Health , Loretta has made it her life’s mission to smash the stigma, make menopause mainstream, and give women the support they deserve....

Gerry Hussey is a renowned performance psychologist, co-founder of 'Soul Space', multiple best-selling author and one of the leading minds when it comes to integrative health and wellness in neuroscience. His episode is one of our most listened to. In this clip Gerry shares how to reprogram your mind for success and open yourself to opportunity. He explains how your thoughts and self-talk shape yo...

Nathan Anthony is a TV chef, Sunday Times and New York Times best-selling author, and the creator behind Bored of Lunch. He has built a community of over five million followers with his affordable, family-friendly recipes that have been viewed more than a billion times online. Famous for his air fryer recipes and slow cooker recipes, Nathan has turned simple home cooking into a global brand. From...

Pete Boyle is CEO of Argento, Let’s Go Hydro and Let's Go Padel. He went from guerrilla street stalls to 60 stores by breaking the right rules, pivoting before the trend, and paying everyone on time. In this highlight: how to spot a constraint, move to where customers already are, and why reputation is your real credit line. Listen to full episode here - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7C02vuQ0kh...

Carl Frampton MBE is one of Ireland’s greatest boxers; a two-weight world champion and the first man from Northern Ireland to win world titles at super bantamweight and featherweight. Carl talks about growing up in Tiger’s Bay, becoming a world champion, the highs of MGM Las Vegas, and the pain of losing to Leo Santa Cruz. He speaks openly about the breakdown with Barry McGuigan, life after retire...