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Younified

Society EN ↓ 141 episodes

Listen, laugh and learn, on our brand new show ‘Younified’, where we will be meeting people from underrepresented diverse communities around Ireland to hear their stories and perspectives. Hosted by Mamobo Ogoro, with the support of Coimisiún na Mean.

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Latest episode

Nov 6, 2026

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Episodes

'I wanted to get better - but I was addicted to heroin' 10.07.2024

Eileen McHugh, CEO of Hair Together, shares her personal story with Mamobo Ogoro on her struggles with addiction and how she came to create her social enterprise.

Is Queer Housing A Good Idea? 10.07.2024

Would it make you feel more comfortable if you were living with people of the same - or fluid - sexualities? And is queer housing a good idea? Joining Mamobo Ogoro to discuss this are: Eileen Leahy, chair of Aisteach queer housing cooperative, Oisin O’Reilly, CEO of the Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre, TCD MA student Hana Flamm who is researching the history of Dublin's gay bars, and Today FM's Cathal O’Su...

FULL EPISODE: Queer Housing; Hair Together; and The Galpal Collective 10.07.2024

Mamobo Ogoro chats to our panel - Eileen Leahy from Aisteach queer housing cooperative, Oisin O'Reilly from Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre, Hana Flamm, MA student at Trinity College Dublin researching the history of Dublin's gay bars, and Today FM's Cathal O'Sullivan - about whether queer housing is a good idea; we meet Eileen McHugh, CEO of Hair Together, on how her social enterprise helped her overcome...

Why are we drawn to Asian cuisine? 03.07.2024

We head to visit Asia Market in Dublin's city centre to explore their cuisine offerings and the role their heritage plays.

‘Every day feels like a lifetime’ – sleeping in Phoenix Park 03.07.2024

Host Mamobo Ogoro chats to Allen Bobinac from the Lighthouse homeless cafe, who himself was homeless, alongside Aubrey McCarthy from the Tiglin charity, to hear how they are helping those on our streets.

Why is there so much judgement about invisible disabilities? 03.07.2024

In this episode of Younified, Mamobo Ogoro meets Adam Harris from autism charity As I Am and Emily Larkin from Invisible Disability Ireland to hear about the realities of living with an invisible condition.

FULL EPISODE: Invisible Disabilities, Being Homeless, And Exploring The Asia Market 03.07.2024

Adam Harris from autism charity As I Am and Emily Larkin from Invisible Disability Ireland join Mamobo Ogoro in this week's episode of Younified to explore the world of invisible disabilities. Also on the show, Allen Bobinac talks to Mamobo about being formerly homeless, alongside Tiglin founder Aubrey McCarthy. And finally for The Social Scene we take a trip to Dublin's Asia Market.

The Social Scene: The Sanctuary Runners 26.06.2024

Mamobo Ogoro meets the Sanctuary Runners, a running group that encourages Irish residents to run alongside, and in solidarity with, migrants, asylum seekers and refugees. Joining her is Graham Clifford, their Founder and Head of International Development, and Adan Khalif Musa from Somalia.

What's Your Story: Rapper Kkamii Kitana 26.06.2024

To celebrate Pride Month, Mamobo Ogoro chats to trans rapper Kkamii Kitana about her journey.

Is The Travelling Community Misrepresented On Screen? 26.06.2024

Joining Mamobo Ogoro to discuss the depiction of travellers in Irish film and TV are Catherine Joyce, from the Blanchardstown Traveller Development Group, who previously won Person of The Year for her contribution to the progression of Traveller rights; actor Joshua Donoghue and director Ethan Donoghue, also from the travelling community.

FULL EPISODE: Traveller Representation On Screen, Rapper Kkamii Kitana and The Sanctuary Runners 26.06.2024

In this episode, Mamobo Ogoro discusses the depiction of travellers in Irish film and TV, with Catherine Joyce, from the Blanchardstown Traveller Development Group, who previously won Person of The Year for her contribution to the progression of Traveller rights; actor Joshua Donoghue and director Ethan Donoghue, also from the travelling community. To mark Pride Month, we will meet rapper Kkamii K...

The Social Scene: Global Kitchen Kilkenny 19.06.2024

We explore Ireland's cultural diversity through food with the Global Kitchen Kilkenny.

What’s Your Story: Wheelchair User James Cawley 19.06.2024

Mamobo Ogoro is joined by wheelchair user James Cawley to hear how he pursued his dream of a teaching career.

The Heart of the Matter: Leading Changemakers 19.06.2024

Paddy Smyth, Paul Ryder and Briana Fitzsimons join host Mamobo Ogoro to discuss how they have led the way making change in Irish society.

FULL EPISODE: Influencing Change: Who is leading the way? 19.06.2024

In the very first episode of Younified, we’ll be meeting a panel of changemakers - Briana Fitzsimons, Paul Ryder and Paddy Smyth - to hear about how they made their mark on society; we’ll be chatting to wheelchair user James Cawley; and we'll also be speaking about cultural diversity and food with Global Kitchen Kilkenny.

Trailer 12.06.2024

Listen, laugh and learn, on our brand new show ‘Younified’, where we will be meeting people from underrepresented diverse communities around Ireland to hear their stories and perspectives. Hosted by Mamobo Ogoro, with the support of Coimisiún na Mean.

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