The Infinite Creators - Ryan McDaid

From facing homelessness to building a thriving business, Jen Healy shares her powerful journey of transformation. She opens up about battling addiction, trauma, and financial hardship as a single mother — and how discovering she was pregnant became the life-changing catalyst that set her on a new path. Jen talks about overcoming years of scarcity, rewiring her mindset around money, and the profou...

Former Wexford Hurling Captain Diarmuid Lyng opens up in one of the most honest and powerful conversations I've had yet. We dive deep into what it means to be a man in today’s world — the struggles, the silence, the shame, and the strength. Diarmuid speaks about the fear of fatherhood, the weight of responsibility, and the wildness that modern men have forgotten but deeply crave. We explore grief,...

Founder of Junk Kouture: Troy Armour opens up and shares his struggles and wins and ultimately what has got him to where he is today. Troy is a man who built success from the ground up — only to lose everything. What begins as a story of business ambition soon reveals layers of childhood trauma, identity loss, and the silent struggles of life. From surviving a harsh upbringing, being bullied which...

Eoin Sheehan joined me for a raw, honest conversation about how food changed everything in his life. From chasing a career in rugby and studying chemical engineering to accidentally building a meal prep business — it all started with trying to lose weight and cooking a few dinners for friends. We dive into the struggles of starting a business while still in college, burnout, panic attacks, and wha...

What if working harder isn’t the answer? In this episode, I sit down with Ross Culliton, a former Big Four consultant turned entrepreneur, who shares the hard-hitting truths about success, failure, and finding balance. Ross opens up about how he built a business, lost it all, and why that failure became his greatest asset. We dive into the myths around hustle culture, why most people can’t do more...

Sharon, who has been Ryan’s Therapist, Mentor & Guru for years is back for Round No 2. In this deep and powerful conversation, we explore the silent force that holds so many of us back—judgment, fear, and self-doubt. Why do we let fear dictate our lives? Why do we silence ourselves to avoid rejection? And most importantly, how can we break free? Sharon shares her raw and transformative journey...

I welcome one of my good friends, Harry Girvan. An Entrepreneur from Belfast, Founder of Mantis, President of EO, a Husband and Father of 2. Born and Raised in Belfast, we explore his childhood and his story of survival instinct. The complexity of scaling businesses globally, the importance of building a strong team, looking after yourself and the invaluable lessons learned along the way. Explorin...

Gunter Pauli, a renowned Belgian entrepreneur and pioneer of the Blue Economy, discusses the critical importance of sustainability and the urgent need for actionable change. Pauli highlights the flaws in current business models and encourages a shift towards a more holistic, nature-inspired approach. He shares his visionary ideas on organic farming, biodegradable plastics, and interconnected syste...

It's been a while, longer than I expected, but here I am, back behind the mic. In this solo episode, I reflect on my journey with the podcast so far, the break I needed to take, and what brought me back. I talk about the weight of deep conversations, the challenges of balancing business and creativity, and the personal growth that’s shaped my perspective along the way. From changing my podcast set...

Janine Zappini, a powerhouse entrepreneur, took her business from zero to $1 million in just 12 months. This conversation dives deep into the realities of entrepreneurship—from navigating explosive growth and business betrayal to finding the right partners and staying true to your vision. She shares game-changing insights on scaling, overcoming challenges, and building a brand that stands out in a...

I spent 40 days deep in the Amazon jungle, living in silence, in isolation, drinking Ayahuasca, and sitting with everything I’ve been avoiding. But the real story? It’s the man who built this place. Tata Mundo left behind a successful career to create one of the world’s most respected Ayahuasca retreat centers in the world. He didn’t just visit the jungle—he became part of it. This conversation is...

In this captivating episode, Ryan sits down with Conor, a shamanic apprentice and advocate for the revival of the Irish language and culture. From a transformative moment at a teenage party to the profound impact of his journey, Conor shares his story of self-discovery, healing, and connection to the spiritual and cultural roots of Ireland. They delve into breaking down guilt and shame, finding ba...

Mark Coyle, captain of Shelbourne FC, to explores the highs, lows, and pivotal moments of his football career. Mark shares his journey from playing in his garden as a child to winning the League of Ireland and leading his team under the guidance of Damien Duff. They dive into the importance of discipline, self-belief, and overcoming setbacks, while reflecting on the mental and physical challenges...

In this raw and inspiring episode, Ryan McDaid sits down with Sharon Fitzmaurice, his therapist of many years, to explore her extraordinary journey of healing and transformation. Sharon courageously shares her story of surviving childhood sexual abuse, confronting the shame and fear that held her captive, and finding the strength to rebuild her life. Through vulnerability and profound insight, she...

Orann Coyle is a Financial adviser and wants to help you become wealthy and financially secure so that you can live an abundant life. Orann breaks down how you can start small, build and acquire over long term. We talk about mindset, discipline and the sacrifices required that will enable you to achieve your goals that will set you free from living week to week. Find Orann on Instagram @oranncoyle...

Jennifer Doherty lost her eyesight at the age of 9 months. She opens up about the challenges she faced growing up, education, how she never felt sorry for herself & living an independent live. We discuss her new hobby, hiking, and how it has transformed her life by climbing Mount Everest and soon Kilamanjaro. She is full of wisdom and knowledge. She is inspiring and such a down to earth human....

Geraldine Mullan lost her husband John and 2 Kids Tomas 14, Amelia 6 in August of 2020 in an unfortunate car accident on a stormy night in Muff, Donegal where their car left the road and entered a high tide in the river Foyle. Geraldine was the only survivor and is now living her life without her loved ones. We discuss Geraldine’s life before the accident, the precious memories, dealing with the g...

Inspiring Entrepreneur Orla O’Hagan is the founder of “Orla Vera”accessories. A fashion graduate and an award winning designer she landed her dream job in London only to lose it to Covid. She saw this as an opportunity to believe in her ability and to trust her skillset to create bags with a sustainable impact. In this episode we discuss the highs and lows, the lessons learned and what it takes to...

Ruth McGilligan has been doing deep work for years. Through her own trauma and life experiences it has led her on a journey back to herself, a journey of healing and reclaiming her power. Ruth now holds space for men only and also women, with her own community called “Wombynhood '' which is centered around enabling women to connect to the most sacred part of who they are, to help women connect to...

Seamus Fox is a man of knowledge, a Personal Trainer, Breathwork Instructor, Life Coach, Body Building Champ and Ted Speaker. Having no goals as a youngster with numerous arrests he decided he had enough and something needed to change. It was through that transformation that led him down the path of prioritizing what he valued in life and he hasn’t looked back since. Seamus runs his own gym, works...

Donate: https://gofund.me/e3f57c55 Danny Quigley was 19 when he lost his father to suicide which turned his world upside down. Danny opens up about the day he lost his father to suicide, the days and years that followed. His father, Colm was an accomplished triathlete and was showing Danny the ropes before he passed. Danny has now dedicated his life to creating more awareness and support around me...

Nicole struggled with her mental health from a kid. She never understood why she cried herself to sleep at night even though she had a loving family and was a high achiever. Her view on how depressed people were was completely different to how she was so she put on a brave face everyday. This lead her to nearly jumping off one of Ireland Tallest bridges as she felt that her place in this world was...

Laura Bonner, The Founder and CEO of The Muff Liquor Company from Greencastle Donegal is a motivated and dedicated woman on a mission to build one of the most successful companies in the beverage industry. Through her never ending hustling and belief she has continued to win award after award whilst luring the likes of Russell Crowe and Ed Sheeran as investors. I dive deep into her journey, her st...

Darren Long is a cousin and a good friend of mine. He had goals and dreams of building a business from a young age but was hit with a huge shock with his first venture when everything crumbled and was taken away from him. Not one to let that get the better of him he used that as fuel to drive him forward and build a recruitment company that is going international and expand into the property indus...

Patsy McGonagle is one of the most decorated managers to ever come out of Ireland across all sports. Having taken an interest in athletics as a teen when it was heavily judged he seen it as an opportunity to bring the sport to his community. This lead him to starting his own athletics club, Finn Valley AC, he became Irelands manager at 5 Olympics Games along with countless World and European event...