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It was amazing getting to interview the very talented Shauna Fox. Shauna is an artist from Bangor who paints what she calls the “little moments“ that she captures on her iPhone, in particular capturing the diversity and vibrance of the cities she has lived in. Shauna is a very inspiring person who talks about perseverance and positivity. I love getting to interview incredible Irish women who are p...

I have been drinking Grá Matcha every day in 2025 so it was amazing to be able to interview the girl behind this beautiful Irish brand, Grace Fitzpatrick. Grá Matcha is 100% Ceremonial Grade Matcha sourced in Japan. We talk about its health benefits, the inspiration behind the idea and the logistics of running a business. This is just the beginning for Grá and I can't wait to see what's to...

In episode 35 of Laoise Online I speak with hair loss and wig specialist Helena Muldoon, the founder of No.21 Helena’s hair clinic in Omagh. Helena has been in this industry for over 40 years, offering not only guidance and treatment but support to many people over those years. We speak about hair loss- the conditions that can lead to it and the signs to look out for. Helena is fully trained in fi...

In this episode, I interview my beautiful friend Clara who has been documenting her life on Tiktok over the last few months. She has been doing so many exciting things from starting her own running club Front Runners to studying a masters in International Business in Queens. We speak about everything from self love and mental health to our experiences with fortune tellers... Clara has the most ama...

In this episode I speak about my experiences of the symptoms of endometriosis and different ways I deal with it. I chat about trying out the AIP diet and other tips and tricks that have helped me. Endo is something that was taking over my life and becoming debilitating for me. Although I still have symptoms, some of these changes I have made have helped me a lot with the pain and improved my quali...

In this episode, I was grateful to meet and chat to Dave Linton, the founder of Madlug (make a difference luggage). Dave was moved by the words of a young girl who grew up in foster care, who had to move her belongings in a bin bag as she was not provided with a suitcase. He went on to learn that this was a scenario faced by many children in care. With £500 to start with, Dave set up his social en...

Ep.31 Getting to know Lexi MacKeown This episode is coming to you from Bali! I was very lucky to meet and have a conversation with Irish content creator, Lexi MacKeown. We chat about her life growing up attending boarding school and how her love for fashion and art began through being inspired by her mum. She tells me about taking the leap to begin content creating in lockdown and the doors it has...

I was so grateful to interview Ali Syed on this episode of Laoise Online. Ali is a photographer from Karachi in Pakistan who moved to Portadown 14 years ago. He has amassed a huge following on social media for his street photography videos in Belfast where he approaches people, takes their photos and learns their stories. From sharing his move from across the world to telling me the bests stories...

In this episode I chat about confidence and my journey with it. I share some of the things that have helped me along the way- everything from journalling, social media detoxing and revisiting old hobbies. This kind of ep is different for me but so much fun to record and don't worry I'm not trying to become a self help guru now... Laoise x Insta - https://www.instagram.com/laoisetoye/

Welcome back to Laoise Online <3 This episode made me laugh even editing it so I hope that you enjoy it as much as I loved recording it. Thank you to Simon Hennessy for coming on to my pod to chat about his career in comedy and where it all began for him. Simon is an Irish comedian who is known for his Tiktoks. It all began in 2020 when he first started making comedy videos and it's been ta...

ArtsEkta is a social enterprise which celebrates and safeguards multiculturalism in Belfast. It was set up in 2006 by the inspiring Nisha Tandon- Ekta meaning ‘uniting’ in the Indian language. The organisation brings together people from all walks of life to share their culture- from dancing to food. They throw the annual Belfast Mela celebration in Botanic Gardens which is a show case of music, a...

Go raibh maith agat Feargal for chatting about his experiences growing up speaking the Irish Language. Gaeilge is ingrained in the family heritage, Feargal's grandfather set up the Gaelscoil he attended growing up. Feargal and I also attended the same secondary school where he was part of the Irish medium stream. It was really interesting to learn about how immersed Feargal was in Irish from s...

In the 25th episode of Laoise Online I talk to Hannah Maneely. Hannah is a very inspiring individual who tells the story of her diagnosis of Ulcerative Colitis and learning she would need a stoma bag. This has been one of my favourite podcasts, not only did I learn so much about the condition but Hannah is such an eloquent speaker with an amazing mindset on life. Hannah offers tips on looking afte...

I loved recording this episode with Joe O'Neill who is the founder of Irish Creative Collective- a network for Irish Creatives in London. Joe speaks about being inspired by Irish communities during his time in Stockholm and he chats about those who have helped him along the way. Irish Creative Collective began SIAMSA- the first of its kind monthly variety showcase of Irish Creatives based in L...

Welcome back to Laoise Online. <3 In this episode we discuss a topic I am very passionate about- women's health and, in particular, endometriosis and adenomyosis. I speak to Kathleen King, a women's health advocate and medical scientist whose goal is to raise awareness on the chronic illness. Kathleen also has her own podcast DEARG with a host of inspiring guests. DEARG stands for '...

It was an absolute honour to have Siobhan Greene on the podcast! Siobhan is someone I really look up to in the TV industry. Siobhan has co-created some of the biggest shows in the UK like Britain's Got Talent and Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway. She was a former ITV Head of Entertainment Commissioner. She has shown me so much kindness since my move to London. It was so inspiring to h...

Welcome back to my podcast! <3 I'm so grateful to Zack for coming on to shed a light on OCD. It's been really interesting to learn more about the condition, after struggling with it myself. 3% of the population struggle with OCD, therefore there have been many preconceptions in the media as to what it really looks like. Often going hand in hand with anxiety, OCD is a very difficult cond...

In this episode, I chat to Tee Cee Johnson, a producer, presenter and writer. Tee Cee has done it all, from writing her own book at the age of 16, Snow Black, the Seven Rastas and other short stories, to directing and presenting her own documentary Too Autistic for Black, Discovery +. She's a woman in the TV industry I really look up to, I loved learning from her in this episode! <3 thank y...

Since starting my podcast, I’ve only recorded two solo eps and I thought a year and a half later it would be a good time for a life update.  I chat about working on the C4 Scheme, moving to London and then getting my phone stolen ( :\ ) and getting lost in Sweden. An eventful year, I hope you enjoy!! Xxx Insta- https://www.instagram.com/laoisetoye/

I was so happy when the lovely Alicia Baxter reached out to me about designing a logo for my podcast. Alicia is a very talented graphic designer who works for the Appleby Print it Project, an incredible organisation which enables adults with disabilities experience a real work environment in a print/ design company. Alicia created a logo I loved and we chat about how she did it and the software sh...

After an embarrassingly long time, this episode with Zacc is finally up after me losing the footage (!!!) Zacc is the saxophonist and vocalist of the brilliant band- Anna's Number. He chats to me about how they started by busking in Belfast and now have played gigs in the Limelight and Mandela Hall. We talk stage fright, learning an instrument and the logistics of making a band work. Thank you...

I was so delighted to be be joined by journalist Claudia Savage on this episode. Claudia is a journalist and, like me, she is from County Tyrone. Claudia is an inspirational woman who has reported huge moments in Irish history so far like the death of Sinead O'Connor and Biden's visit to Belfast. She also chronicles her adventures as a journalist on Tiktok. We chatted about having the conf...

I'm so grateful to Maeve McLoughlin who joined me on this episode of my podcast. I really look up to Maeve and I learnt so much from her about how content has evolved. Maeve is a Senior Digital Development Executive with Channel 4. Her passion and drive shine through on this episode and I'm so excited to see where her journey takes her next! Thank you so much for coming on Maeve! I hope yo...

In this episode, I am joined by the lovely India Sasha. India is a content creator, TV personality and advocate for disability awareness. India is a true inspiration who is always full of so much positivity every time I meet her. We first met at a Christmas party in Belfast and now here we are covering everything from her rising fame, dealing with hate and what her thoughts were on the Barbie movi...

In this episode I chat to my lovely friend Jack who I met on Who wants to be a Millionaire. He has lived a full life in his 23 years and has worked on some of the biggest shows in the UK- Loose Women, BBC Newsround and Naked Attraction to name a few. We talk about his campaigning for Stammer awareness- which is how he got into media, by speaking up about lack of coverage. It was nice getting him o...