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The Bootcast

Irish Bootstrapper (Eugene Devereux)

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The Bootcast is all about adventure, purpose & mental health. Travel Tales, Adventure Antics and Personal Stories of triumph from guests all around the world. Eugene Devereux, founder of the Irish Bootstrapper brand interviews people on this podcast & video series, with core themes of #MentalHealth, #Adventure and #FindingPurpose. Hopefully you can gain some value from these insights to help you in your own life or at least be entertained. Please leave a review or rating wherever you listen ...
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This is a big milestone for The Bootcast! Episode 50! To celebrate the big five oh, we have a special guest joining us on the show today. A local hero, a titan on the track, a man on a mission to Tokyo, Mr. Marcus Lawler is in the hot seat today. Irish athlete, Marcus recently got the news that he made #TeamIreland just weeks before the big games i…
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*EASTER BONUS Episode* of The Bootcast today! Today, we chat with Reina O'Meara of Comfort Eats. Comfort Eats is a new venture providing your favourite American food snacks right to your door - shipping globally. Tune in to hear Reina's story of overcoming prejudices in America, pursuing her dream job in the movie biz and the excitement of launchin…
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Bringing Series 4 to a close, it's time for another endurance athlete. Telling his story of ultrarunning, mental health and maintaining focus, as well as running around his patio for hours during lockdown! It's Conor O'Keeffe. In this episode, learn about Conor's experience with Ultrarunning Nutrition and hydration Mental Health Thanks so much for …
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It's with great pleasure that we welcome Brazilian woman Liily Muniz to the hot seat this week. In this episode, learn from Liily's story about: - Moving to Ireland - Learning the English language, - Dealing with racism and bullying in school - Overcoming insecurities about herself - Building a modelling career in a competitive industry As always f…
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In this episodes of the show, American David McNeill shares his story of global travel and remote work abroad. Learn about: Experiencing Asia for the first time Moving from the ups n' downs of a Tech career to a life of entrepreneurship Being an American abroad during the Trump term How Expat Empire can help you with your move/life abroad I'd reall…
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In this episode of The Bootcast, Englishman Graham Cullis shares his story of how art saved him from the depths of depression. From travelling around the world, surfing and running concerts, today's guest is now a brilliant artist and ambassador for promoting mental health awareness. Oh and the famous Irish Blindboy Boatclub is a big inspiration fo…
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After the Christmas break, The Bootcast is back with an Irishman, well travelled and with great insights into sports nutrition, Mr. Alan Kenny. In this episode we also delve into the nature of the imposter syndrome that so many of us face when we want to do something new in our lives, be it a job, new sport or lifting more weights at the gym. Learn…
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This week on The Bootcast, we are joined by a special guest, all the way from the US of A. Once dubbed "the female Michael Phelps", Katie Hoff takes to the hot seat. Diving into the relentless chase for gold at the Olympics, and how a serious health condition threatened not only her career but her life taking her in a different direction. In this e…
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This week, a Carlow man takes the seat to talk about his journey into fitness coaching, and what he sees as the failure points of the industry. Why people start or stop coaching and going to the gym varies from person to person. Cian delves into what he sees as the wrong approach in the fitness industry. From group classes, to meaningless goals to …
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In this episode we meet Irishman, Shane Finn, a performance coach and endurance athlete. Focusing mainly on his 24 marathons in 24 days and other personal challenges, you'll learn about: 1) the ups n' downs of endurance sports 2) how an illness can have a profoundly positive effect on our perspective and inspire us to do great things 3) Tips for an…
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This weeks episode, we meet an Irish girl who loves a good long swim...in the sea! Dee Newell has done some amazing sea swims - the English Channel, Antarctica to name but a few and is one of the few females to ever go for the Rangers wing in the Irish Defence Forces. A keen environmentalist too, Dee delves into what it takes to go beyond the comfo…
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Joining us today on The Bootcast is outdoors fanatic, and the man behind the marketing of the Hiiker app, Mr. Eoin Hamilton. A tale of dealing with the curveballs of life and hiking across the US, we also get some insight into the great features and benefits of the Hiiker app. Feel free to follow Eoin on Instagram, and check out the Hiiker App! As …
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Welcome back to The Bootcast! Kicking off Series 4 is the story of a man who fell into photography and fell in love with the landscape of it. From travelling the world looking for that perfect shot to creating a unique photo tour experience for his clients, Irishman Bernard Geraghty has been through the ups and downs of life and has seen the Northe…
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Here's a selection of some of the highlights from Series 3 of The Bootcast. The tips, lessons learnt and life advice from all of my various guests, that you too can take on board in your own life to help you overcome your own challenges. From young Irish scouts, to sea stack climbers and the remarkable story of recovered-addicts. And from global CE…
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S3 - E12 | Unique Sea Stackin' with Iain Miller. The final episode of Series 3 brings us up to Donegal, to chat with a Scottish man, mad for the outdoors! Iain is a rock climber, guidebook author and hill walker living, working and playing on the sea cliffs, sea stacks, mountain ranges and uninhabited islands of County Donegal in the Republic of Ir…
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As we approach the end of Series 3 of The Bootcast, what better guest to have on the show than the man who started it all way back in June 2019! Our first ever guest, Mr. Shane Traynor is back! We caught up with Shane recently to get the latest travel tales, a snapshot of life in lockdown in New Zealand and hear some future plans from the young Bri…
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The Bootcast S3 - E10 Voices of America with @jlibran.98 In this episode, we venture to the USA to hear from a talented young man of many voices. Jayden is a puppeteer and voice over artist from Southern California, who recently gained global acclaim with his pursuit of his dream job - to land a voice over role on The Simpsons! Enjoy this funny, in…
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Series 3 - Episode 9. Irish Staycations with Sarah Slattery. In this episode, we catch up on some activities and day trips I took over the past few weekends before our guest Sarah Slattery a.k.a @The_travel_expert takes the hot seat. Sarah has featured on mainstream media like RTE, Today FM, Newstalk and The Irish Independent as a travel expert. Wi…
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Series 3 - Episode 8 of The Bootcast takes the show back on track, with a topical important issue that has been brought to light globally the past two months. Racism. In this episode, we talk with a guy I went to school with, Tobi Omoteso. Tobi is a Nigerian-Irishman with a passion for dance and dance culture. We dive into racism head on, its roots…
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After a Stocktake, The Bootcast is back on track with a slightly different approach. In this solo episode, I talk about why there has been a break in the episodes, what has been happening and give a big thank you to all you listeners, fans and followers. Sometimes we need to remove ourselves from a situation to look at it objectively and to do a st…
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#TheBootcast this week features the remarkable recovery of a man destined for disaster. A heroin addict of 15 years, battling massive anxiety, who reached that miraculous moment to turn his life around. Now a sought after public speaker, PhD candidate and lecturer, who also just launched his book! Delighted to have Mr. Brian Pennie (Change is Possi…
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In this episode, we meet a Change Specialist, Stephen McDonnell. After spending some time in the army, having a "wobble" a couple of years ago himself, to training in the fields of coaching, neuroscience and human development, Stephen drops some great value bombs to help those of you who are struggling. A particularly relevant and valuable episode …
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Int his episode, we hear from Irish Bootstrapper's first sponsee, Mr. Stephen "Stan" Brennan. Stan is a footgolf player from Carlow, Ireland. In this episode we talk about the sport - footgolf, some of the ups n' downs that Stan has had playing the sport. Travel to different countries for tournaments and some solid tips for anyone looking to play t…
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Back on the Travel & Tourism buzz this week, with a Bulgarian businessman, Hristo Yanev. Hristo owns a travel company that sources tailored travel for individuals, couples and small groups, who are looking for a different travel experience. In this episode, we talk about the state of travel now in the COVID19 era, adapting in business, some hidden …
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Who remembers that phrase "SHOW ME THE MONEY?" The Jerry Maguire movie starring Tom Cruise. Well it's with great pleasure and gratitude to have my next guest on the show. David Meltzer. A man who has worn and still wears many hats in life. A Dad and husband first. A CEO and Investor. An Author and Mentor. Podcast Host and Philanthropist. David form…
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Kicking off Series 3 of The Bootcast, we have a young Irishman in the hot seat. Adam Ó Ceallaigh, a keen outdoors and adventure enthusiast gives us some insight into various adventures, dealing with loss and some of the life lessons being a scout has taught him. Tune in and enjoy. If you like it please show your support and SUBSCRIBE! Your review o…
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Irish Bootstrapper interviews Amanda Kendle, a self-employed Australian who runs the Thoughtful Travel Podcast and Blog NotABallerina.com. We talk about the life lessons learned from travel, the Australian bushfires, favourite places in the world and some good book recommendations. Tune in and enjoy! Audio here >>> link.chtbl.com/sor5o7As Go follow…
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In this fitting episode, Irish Bootstrapper interviews Brian Bateson of climbit.ie on his life as a mountaineering and rock climbing instructor, mental challenges and how the current COVID_19 pandemic is really affecting him and his business. Go follow @brian_bateson and check out his website climbit.ie for info on mountain skills, rock climbing co…
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In this 1 hour long episode, we hear from Rúairí McNicholas, an Irishman based near Bangkok, running his own web design business. After trying a few different career paths, Rúairí (or Rory) settled on web work and setup his own business with a friend & partner. We talk Thai culture, travel challenges and tips n tricks for living a balanced life, es…
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Pod here > link.chtbl.com/sor5o7As Episode 8 - Series 2 | Solo Travel with Efia Sulter. We meet Efia Sulter (@effyshowslife), an amazing lady, who overcame adversity, with a passion for solo travel. Efia has also just written her own book!We talk overcoming trauma, travel safety, encountering racism and dealing with mental health. Listen here >>> l…
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*SPECIAL GUEST feature* Absolutely delighted, honoured and excited to have today's guest in the hot seat! A man who is no stranger to extreme adventure, an ex-bomb disposal for the British forces, speed skydiver, stuntman on blockbuster movies, TV presenter on numerous shows and the possibly the coolest Dad! Please welcome Mr. Andy Torbet to The Bo…
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Irish Bootstrapper interviews Barbara Fraile about her modern nomadic life, art & sculpture, a silent 2 week retreat in Thailand and some epic journeys around the world. Barbara is also writing a book at the moment, all about "money". Enjoy! Spotify link here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2TlRPFKhIYmvpal3g0XCxD Apple Podcast link here: https://pod…
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S2 - E5 In this episode we meet Kealan Delaney, a Carlow man leading a successful global telco company, which means a lot of travel and dealing with challenging situations. From working their way through the recession and finding new markets to giving back to local communities near project sites, we learn more about some of the problems of the worl…
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From working in Australia and the US, to travelling through New Zealand, today's guest is an Irish man who needed to rejuvenate himself, and in the process found himself setting up a thriving guesthouse in Sri Lanka with friends. We dive into some exciting travel tales from the past, life in Sri Lanka and the activities near by the amazing Happy Ba…
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The Bootcast | SE2 -E3 | Shielding the Ups n' Downs of the Global Music Biz with Brian Sheil (Christmas Bumper Special 1 hour show!) In this bumper 1 hour Christmas special we move towards the music biz to discuss the ups and downs of making it as a music producer, in Ireland and globally, with Brian Sheil, from Carlow, Ireland. Enjoy Episode #3 of…
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In this 2nd Episode of Series 2 of The Bootcast, Irish Bootstrapper interviews Harrison Ward (@Fellfoodie on Instagram) about falling with depression and addiction to getting back up and out into the open mountains, learning new skills and being happier and healthier on his sobering journey since that faithful day back in June 2016. Enjoy this one …
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A full-time travel blogging career is difficult to make a reality. But our next guest is on that mission now with her blog and social media profiles. Hiking is what Becky does best and loves nothing more than being out on the mountains. Would you please welcome our first guest on Series 2 of The Bootcast, Becky Angell (A.K.A. Becky The Traveller).…
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The final episode of Series 1 of The Bootcast brings us Steffi Singh, the Irishwanderer! Steffi is a well-travelled Irish girl, married in India, who changed her lifestyle and mindset towards travel and cultural difference. Steffi started her own blog, irishwanderer.ie. Enjoy the last episode in this series before we take a break and gear up for Se…
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In this episode, we meet two American ladies, traveling the world while running their coaching business 100% online, showing us that the Digital Nomad life is very doable and that it truly is never too late to do something in life. Through their transformational coaching and teachings of the "Three Principles", Judy Voruz and Joy Elohim Voruz of Wi…
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THE BOOTCAST - Episode #10 takes us down the river with Clifford Reid of boattrips.ie. A love for the outdoors mixed with an entrepreneurial spirit gave birth to this brilliant boating venture by Cliff, running trips on the river Nore in Kilkenny and the Barrow in Carlow. Tune in to hear today's story! Follow the rest of The Bootcast on irishbootst…
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Keeping it Irish, Episode #9 opens up the world of Adventure yet again with tales from a smart young Irish man who loves the adventure and life on the wild side! The well-traveled Wexford man shares some of the most harrowing travel experiences that really epitomize his lifestyle and attitude to life...exciting stuff! Tune in to hear from Dylan Goo…
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In episode #8 of The Bootcast we go back to an Irish man on a mission to set 2 world records for the longest drive/ride on ice! Gary Ó Keeffe, a well-travelled, experienced motorcyclist and expedition enthusiast tells us all about his life on the wild side, including his latest endeavours which simply sound crazy, to say the least. Overcoming his o…
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Episode #7 is finally here! The Bootcast is all about Adventure, Travel, Challenges and the Great Outdoors. Ticking all of those 4 boxes, it's with great pleasure, respect and appreciation to bring you today's special guest. A man on a mission to conquer all seven of the world's highest peaks. An accomplished former professional athlete and success…
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Episode #6 of The Bootcast is here! Today, we hear from Tess Strömberg, who works online and lives from her van while she travels the world. From the challenges of starting to work for yourself to cutting out costs as you travel, tune in to learn from VanLifer Tess. To follow Tess' Journey and check out her businesses, go to @vanlifertess on Insta,…
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Episode #5 of The Bootcast brings an online business owner, Emma McClenaghan to the mic, to talk about her challenges with the digital nomad life and working for oneself. Emma runs a digital marketing agency from Northern Ireland and loves to travel, I caught up with Emma in Chiang Mai Thailand! Follow Emma's journey on Instagram: entrepreneur_emma…
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In Episode #4, we meet Niamh Breen, an Irish Girl Gone Travelling. Unlike some of our other guests, Niamh has a fulltime job back home. So how does she do all of this travel?? Tune in to find out! If you like listening, please Like and Share my Videos here and the Podcast versions which are available on iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud, Stitcher, iHeart…
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Welcome to The Bootcast Video series/podcast where we bring you Travel & Adventure from around the world. In Episode #3, we meet Irene Ciuci of DowntoEarthRetreat.com and Founder of BamStraw.co. Irene is a full-time entrepreneur and digital nomad, running her ventures from wherever she goes. Have a listen to her story! You can learn more about Iren…
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Welcome to another episode of The Bootcast, bringing you Travel Tales, Adventure Antics and Spectacular Stories from around the world. Today, I introduce a guest by the name of Chris Boyd, with a different take on the Travel theme, with his website whynottotravel.com. Hailing from the US of A, been travelling for eight years and now based in Vietna…
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In our debut Episode of The Bootcast, we meet Shane Traynor from the UK, who dropped everything one day and booked a one-way ticket to travel the world. Some great insights into motivation, challenges and great opportunities that global travel brings to oneself. You can follow Shane's journey on his website, www.thealrighttraveller.com or on his In…
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