Make The Connection

Ireland's Forgotten Generation

I'm giving a voice to Ireland's young people (20s & 30s age group) aka 'The Forgotten Generation' as I'm calling us. In recent studies, we've been named one of the most expensive and lonely countries in Europe and that's evident in the mass emigration of young people from Ireland. I asked a bunch of young people in Ireland and Irish abroad how they were feeling and some the biggest social issues they're all facing include loneliness, feeling like they're missing out on a better life, cost of living crisis, housing crisis and a multitude of emotions. It's a really interesting one, and a bit more of a serious chat but this episode is not about me, it's about how young people are really feeling with the state of Ireland in recent times.  With a huge lack of support or care from the government, it seems we've had to take matters into our own hands if we want things to change... I'd love to hear your feedback - tap here to pop me a message on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/clodascanlon/?hl=en] and we can have the chats about this episode! If you like this episode, it would mean a lot to me if you took 30 secs to give 'Make The Connection' podcast a follow and 5 star rating please. Social media shares are also very much welcomed. As a new Irish podcast, doing these things will help me to reach more people and continue to create episodes. If any brands or companies are interested in sponsoring an episode or season on Make The Connection, please get in touch via email to cloda@orangeobviously.ie

Dublin Season 1, Part 2

2024 is all about romanticising our lives. We're writing the script and we are the main characters, so it's time to step into our Main Character Eras. I'm finding it helpful to ask myself, what would the main character do - what would Carrie Bradshaw, Bridget Jones, Emily Cooper or Rachel Green do? They would try it all, flop, succeed, it doesn't matter once they're willing to try... so why don't we live by that mindset?  So, I'm in Dublin Season 1, Part 2 and romanticising my new life here. This is going to be my open diary to document life in my 20s as a single girlie! I chat through my two BIG personal goals for 2024 and why I'm challenging myself to them.  Aaaand my 2024 dating intentions... it's all ahead of me! I also talk about 3 things I've thought about this past week: I Think I Like This Little Life song gone haywire, The Golden Globes and ditching the whole 'New Year, New Me' bandwagon. I'd love to hear your feedback - tap here to pop me a message on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/clodascanlon/?hl=en] and we can have the chats about this episode! If you like this episode, it would mean a lot to me if you took 30 secs to give 'Make The Connection' podcast a follow and 5 star rating please. Social media shares are also very much welcomed. As a new Irish podcast, doing these things will help me to reach more people and continue to create episodes. If any brands or companies are interested in sponsoring an episode or season on Make The Connection, please get in touch via email to cloda@orangeobviously.ie

5 lessons I learned in 2023 that I'm taking into 2024

It's impossible for me to enter a new year without reflecting on the year that has passed so here are a handful of things I learned in 2023 that I'm absolutely bringing into 2024!! Have you looked back on the past year? Do you want some advice for the year ahead? Hopefully this will be helpful to you and you'll enjoy the podcast episode. The 5 Lessons: * The 'Let Them' theory * If they wanted to they would! * Choosing yourself and prioritising your peace & happiness is always the right answer * Some doors simply cannot open if you don't close others.. * Life is short, what are you genuinely doing with the time that you have? If you enjoyed this episode I would REALLY appreciate your support in following the podcast on Spotify or Apple, giving it 5 stars if you liked it and any social media shares if it resonates. This podcast is a huge part of my purpose and I'd love for it to reach the right people, so thank you. I'd love to hear your feedback - tap here to pop me a message on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/clodascanlon/?hl=en] and we can have the chats about this episode! If you like this episode, it would mean a lot to me if you took 30 secs to give 'Make The Connection' podcast a follow and 5 star rating please. Social media shares are also very much welcomed. As a new Irish podcast, doing these things will help me to reach more people and continue to create episodes. If any brands or companies are interested in sponsoring an episode or season on Make The Connection, please get in touch via email to cloda@orangeobviously.ie

I wasn't growing anymore, so I changed my life!

I'm back, Make The Connection is back and I'm ready to let you in! In this episode, I talk a lot about what I've been dealing with behind the scenes including how I wasn't progressing anymore in my home environment, my relationship break up that I haven't talked about online and my whirlwind move to the big shmoke (Dzublin that is)! I'm excited that I'm really starting to feel like Clóda again and share that with you - I hope you enjoy this episode and the long overdue re-launch of the podcast. Here we goooo! If you enjoyed this episode I would REALLY appreciate your support in following the podcast on Spotify or Apple, giving it 5 stars if you liked it and any social media shares if it resonates. I feel this podcast is a huge part of my purpose and I'd love for it to reach the right people, so thank you. I'd love to hear your feedback - tap here to pop me a message on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/clodascanlon/?hl=en] and we can have the chats about this episode! If you like this episode, it would mean a lot to me if you took 30 secs to give 'Make The Connection' podcast a follow and 5 star rating please. Social media shares are also very much welcomed. As a new Irish podcast, doing these things will help me to reach more people and continue to create episodes. If any brands or companies are interested in sponsoring an episode or season on Make The Connection, please get in touch via email to cloda@orangeobviously.ie

I owe you an explanation... P.S. always trust your gut instinct!

It's been a while and so I feel I owe you an explanation as to why it's taken me so long to put out the next episode. I really appreciate your support and patience while I've been doing lots of introspection. In this episode, I get raw and vulnerable, speaking about mental health, trusting your gut instinct and my optimism for the podcast going forward! I'd love to hear your feedback - tap here to pop me a message on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/clodascanlon/?hl=en] and we can have the chats about this episode! If you like this episode, it would mean a lot to me if you took 30 secs to give 'Make The Connection' podcast a follow and 5 star rating please. Social media shares are also very much welcomed. As a new Irish podcast, doing these things will help me to reach more people and continue to create episodes. If any brands or companies are interested in sponsoring an episode or season on Make The Connection, please get in touch via email to cloda@orangeobviously.ie