Best Cork Talks Back Podcasts (2025)

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My Mom Jayne. A film by Mariska Hargitay. Talking with Shaun Chang of The Hill Place Movie and TV Blog. 45:54

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Jayne Mansfield was a Hollywood film star of the late 1950s and early 60s. Her daughter Mariska Hargitay has directed this documentary with a strong personal memoir of her Mother. It can be seen on HBO.

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Jenny Claffey: “Affording something doesn’t mean you have the money in your bank account” 44:30

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Sunday’s Indo Daily is brought to you by one of our sister podcasts; Money Talks, a podcast from the Irish Independent hosted by Katie Byrne, focused on our relationship with money - from the first time we discovered it right up to how we spend it today. Each week, you’ll hear anecdotes, advice, and eyebrow-raising admissions from Katie's guests …

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Nicola Tallant – “The Monk dined on a haloumi burger on our first real face to face’ 43:19

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Today's Indo Daily is brought to you by one of our sister podcasts Under the Grill. Podcaster Nicola Tallant joins Kevin Dundon and Caoimhe Young in the Under the Grill kitchen to chat about her dad’s roast chicken dinner, breaking bread with criminals and why we are fascinated by crime. “I mean there was no coddle or any of this sort of stuff ev…

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Treaty Talk | 336 | A history lesson on football; Masters rise the ranks. Murphy in the middle. #SportLK 58:52

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Treaty Talk | 336 | A history lesson on football; Masters rise the ranks. Murphy in the middle. #SportLK by Sporting LKBy Sporting LK

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4th July 2025 2:12:11

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Major flight disruption, world's most expensive coffee on sale in Cork, and Cork man beats the lotto .

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How George Gibney has run from child abuse allegations for over 30 years 27:09

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For 30 years disgraced former Irish swim coach George Gibney (77) has avoided child abuse allegations, relocating around the United States and refusing to answer questions about his past. On Tuesday he was detained by US marshals on foot of the extradition request, and Gibney now sits in a Florida jail as officials attempt to extradite him to Irela…

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August Sebastiani on Gen Z, Wine Innovation & 100 Years of Sonoma Legacy 48:26

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If you have spent any time at all in the wine trade...even if you have just visited the wine section of your favorite market; you know, have seen and recognize the name Sebastiani. They are one of the original Sonoma county wine families and August is the 4th generation. He makes an interesting point that traditionally in the Italian culture, the f…

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3rd July 2025 2:06:50

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Wheelchair accessibility in the city, coping with OCD for 50 years & Christy puts the lotto rumours to bed.

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The Great Progression 2025 - 2050. Talking with Futurist and Author Peter Leyden. 43:04

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An era of great technological change is unfolding before us which will transform every aspect of our lives sooner than you think.

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Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, ‘Alligator Alcatraz’, Rushmore ambitions and a new Irish envoy 26:24

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US president Donald Trump wants his name on a bill, his face on a mountain and gators guarding the border. And what does the new US ambassador to Ireland have to do with it? Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Gina London and Scott Lucas See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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Armenian-Mexican Fusion with Chef Ara Zada: From Lavash to Laughter| Wine Talks 57:40

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When I told my wife I was interviewing Chef Ara Zada...she was like..."I follow him!""He is great!" She never says that about me. I guess I need to learn how to make "fusion"cuisine with Mediterranean food!. Chef Ara Zada has a storied career and now turned food influencer. We had a blast together. Ara Zada is the kind of guest who makes you wish y…

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Extra: DJ Carey pleads guilty - Kilkenny hurler admits to falsely claiming he had cancer 15:25

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Hurling star DJ Carey has admitted falsely claiming he had cancer and defrauding people into paying him for treatment. The former Kilkenny player (54) pleaded guilty to 10 deception charges when he appeared in Dublin Circuit Criminal Court today. He had been due to stand trial but entered the plea when he was formally arraigned before the court thi…

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2nd July 2025 2:11:51

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Nan gave me more communion money than you! Ken Flynn talks about why the government needs to fund ALL of Cork city, And Hazel Dennehy from Street Angels on where they're located.

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Can Deliberation Cure the Ills of Democracy ? Talking with author Professor James Fishkin. 53:49

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To reduce the chasm of polarization in American Politics, Professor Fishkin has developed a successful process of Deliberative Polling that he has employed in 160 cases in the US and overseas to great success.

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Claim Nikita Hand was assaulted by ex-partner dramatically dropped by Conor McGregor 20:26

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Lawyers for Conor McGregor dramatically withdrew a bid to introduce new evidence in his civil rape case appeal. Evidence included allegations made by Samantha O'Reilly and Steven Cummins – former neighbours of Ms Nikita Hand. Ms Hand’s counsel John Gordon said his side was in ‘shock’ at the late withdrawal of the fresh evidence application. In her …

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1st July 2025 2:14:04

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Major drug seizure courtmacsherry , holiday nightmares and park it at your Perrell.

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Michelangelo' s Sistine Chapel. The Exhibition. Talking with Martin Biallas. 29:31

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Michelangelo's 34 frescoes in the Sistine Chapel, which he painted in the 16th Century, are considered to be one of the greatest artworks in the Western artistic canon. Martin Biallas, the CEO of SEE Global Entertainment, walks us through the creative genius behind the Exhibition which is currently on display at San Francisco's St. Mary's Cathedral…

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Revisiting Grace Livingstone’s murder, as husband who sued Gardaí over probe into killing dies 23:22

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James Livingstone, who sued An Garda Síochána for branding him a suspect in the murder of his wife Grace Livingstone at their Co Dublin home in 1992, was laid to rest last week. The murder was one of the most high-profile cases of the time because no motive could be found. Today on the Indo Daily, Kevin Doyle speaks to Conor Feehan, News Correspo…

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30th June 2025 2:14:11

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Cork teens come to man's assistance, runaway funds and my robovac nightmare.

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Exposed: How workers are getting sick certs for €25 without seeing a doctor 24:39

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Need a medical certificate to take sick leave from work? It used to be that the only way to get one was an in-person visit to your GP. But in the post-pandemic world, a remote alternative is growing in popularity. But what are the risks? And is it too easily exploited? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Amy Molloy, Darragh Nolan and Maeve McTaggart Se…

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Rob Lipsett: ‘You can spend €20,000 on a bottle of champagne but it’s also easy to live the normal Spanish life’ 42:18

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We are bringing Indo Daily listeners an episode from the Irish Independent’s new lifestyle podcast Money Talks, a show that explores our relationship with money and the impact it has on our lives. On this episode, host Katie Byrne is joined by fitness entrepreneur and influencer Rob Lipsett, who discusses early jobs, the importance of committing to…

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The First and Last King of Haiti: The Rise and Fall of Henry Christophe. Talking with author Marlene Daut 1:02:32

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Henry Christophe was a Haitian revolutionary leader and patriot who fought in the Battle of Savannah against the British. He rose through the ranks of the French Army to become a General. Then went on to be President and subsequently King of the State of Haiti.

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Sex therapist Grace Alice O'Se – How sex in Ireland has lost the ‘shame factor’. 46:46

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Today’s Indo Daily comes from one of our sister podcasts; Under the Grill. The author and sex educator Grace Alice O'Se joins Kevin Dundon and Caoimhe Young to chat about Traffic Light Brownies, her favourite childhood dessert, completed with drizzled chocolate and M&Ms. Grace Alice talks about the relationship between sex and food and how the conv…

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27th June 2025 2:06:19

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My Ai Girlfriend , Robo home take over and cost of living hacks .

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She Is Bringing Back The Emotion Of Wine. Meet Stephanie Morton-Small 51:15

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I forgot her exuberance, energy, and love of wine and music. I'm so glad I had the chance to remember. The wine world needs more Stephanie Morton-Smalls; she helps us keep our eye on the ball. If you’ve ever wondered why some wines taste better when paired with heartfelt stories or Adele ballads, “Wine Talks” with Stephanie Morton Small and Paul Ka…

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Talk to Joe: Liveline’s most jaw-dropping moments 22:57

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This Friday, the nation has one last chance to talk to Joe. After almost three decades, Joe Duffy is set to hang up the iconic Liveline microphone. From fiery on-air clashes, to moving personal stories, the RTÉ radio show often sparked conversations that led to real societal change. But who will replace the iconic presenter? And what are Liveline’s…

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26th June 2025 2:12:07

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John Foskett talks mental health and addiction, Greg Canty on Donald Trump and Andrew Tate's online presence & swimming safety this Summer.

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Why the IRFU is buying swathes of luxury D4 property 19:11

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Why is the IRFU playing landlord in Dublin’s most expensive postcode? Despite recently calling time on its rugby sevens team, it appears that Ireland's rugby union has been snapping up luxury Dublin houses to some dismay of local residents, who fear they are trying to grow the footprint of the Aviva stadium. So what exactly is the IFU doing? Host: …

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Treaty Talk | 335 | Football history; Hurling heartbreak; Disappointment for the ladies #SportLK 1:33:39

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Tom and Matt are joined by Josh Ryan and Peter Nash to chat football; Masters and Wheelchair updates too.By Sporting LK

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Nature's Genius: Evolution's lessons for a Changing World. Talking with author David Farrier. 44:20

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Life has found ways to adapt on Earth for almost 4 billion years. Climate change, industrial pollution and diseases pose new and additional burdens on all forms of life. Yet adaptation continues all around us.

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25th June 2025 2:06:18

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88 year old facing eviction, Trevor who witnessed a lady nearly being crushed by her car, and Sinn Fein's Tomas Gould on our housing crisis!

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Protests, foam-parties and a MAGA guest list: Jeff Bezos's controversial $10m wedding 19:16

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With a historical 16th-century city becoming the backdrop for a foam party on their yacht, you'd be forgiven for thinking that Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez have taken the old blessing of “something old, something new” to heart. So who are the couple “borrowing” Venice for their wedding, who's on the guest-list and why are locals in Venice protesti…

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Prosecco? Try Lo-Secco. Meet the brand stratigest and Founder, Monika Elling. 50:44

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I keep an eye on this girl. She makes this happen. As a college athlete, mom and wine brand manager, Monika is always "shaking the tree."I am inspisred by her tenacity and I am impressed with her no-nonsense approach to branding wine. Monika Elling doesn’t just swirl her wine—she stirs the conversation and upends what you thought you knew about wha…

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24th June 2025 2:15:30

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Rouge builders , Air India disaster remembered , and we do a deep dive into crime in Cork.

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Sunny Jacobs - Victim complex or a complex victim? 22:29

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When 78-year-old Sonia ‘Sunny’ Jacobs, along with her carer Kevin Kelly (31) died in a house fire at the Connemara home she called her “sanctuary", it seemed like a tragically ironic end for a celebrated activist. But Jacobs was no stranger to life's juxtapositions. The well-liked and peaceful woman spent five years on death row in the US before he…

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Extra: Trump’s Gamble - Striking Iran, backing Israel and raising the stakes 13:54

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Donald Trump has rolled the dice striking Iran’s nuclear sites in what looks like his boldest show of support for Israel yet. It’s a move that could ignite a regional firestorm and potentially set a worrying precedent in how countries engage in conflict. Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East Correspondent with The Economist joins Tabitha Monahan to discuss …

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23rd June 2025 2:09:22

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40th Anniversary of the Air India disaster; we remember those buried in Mahon, lollypop person of the year Ger Gleeson, and burnout from parenting.

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West Cork and the Wreckage: Ireland’s role in the 1985 Air India disaster 27:21

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On June 23, 1985, Air India Flight 182 vanished off the Irish coast – killing 329 people in what would become the deadliest terror attack in aviation history before 9/11. Forty years on, we revisit the haunting Irish response, the trauma of those who recovered the bodies, and ask: are we any closer to the truth? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Terr…

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Noraid: The IRA and Sinn Féin’s American funding wing - where all those dollars went 27:17

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Buckets in bars, banquets in ballrooms – Noraid raised millions for the republican cause. But was it for families of prisoners… or for buying guns? Today’s Indo Daily podcast comes from our sister podcast The BelTel. Host: Ciarán Dunbar Guest: Kevin Brannigan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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10 year Moratorium on State Regulation of Artificial Intelligence. Talking with Justin Hendrix. 28:29

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The Big Beautiful Bill contains AI legislation that would preclude all states from regulating AI for 10 years. Any existing laws would be paused for 10 years. Such action could decimate consumer protections. But AI fans argue that having 50 states each legislating their own rules would hamstring AI development putting the US at a competitive disadv…

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20th June 2025 2:06:02

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Clifford's on Shandon Street, the luckiest shop in Ireland? Sailing with Marco Pierre White & neighbours from hell!

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Election promises under scrutiny: The Government’s six-month report card 26:18

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Six months into the new Government, and all seems to be oddly quiet in the world of Irish politics. Yes, we’ve had the furore over the Regional Independent Group’s support for the Coalition, Verona Murphy’s survival of no-confidence and the ruckus that followed Michael Lowry’s memorable two-finger salute. But since the dust settled on all the “ruai…

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If You Can Sell Coke, Can You Sell Wine? Courtney O'Brien Explains. 55:35

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Sometimes when you speak to a consultant, you get consultant gobeldy gook. I can't tell you how many consultants I hired along the way at the WIne of the Month Club, but suffice it to say, most did not perform as expected. Why? Because selling wine is different than anything else in the world. Courtney O'Brien is different. She knows wine, she know…

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19th of June 2025 2:05:14

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Neighbours from hell, burn out in working mums, and is a lottery win a blessing or curse?

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‘Tattle Life’ exposed: When gossip ends in court 24:13

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Neil and Donna Sands took on gossip site Tattle Life - and won. Today we ask why is this landmark libel payout sending shockwaves through the online influencer world? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Neil Sands See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Irish Independent

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Accountability in Politics: Is there such a thing ? Talking with Lura Forcum 41:31

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Independent voters are a growing slice of the American electorate: They swung to Trump in 2024 and 2016 and Biden in 2020. The Independent Center focuses on these voters who are fiscally responsible, socially tolerant and free to choose the best options for themselves, their families and communities.…

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Treaty Talk | 334 | Dublin (x2), Sligo and Tipp - massive weekend for the Green and White. 1:42:53

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Treaty Talk | 334 | Dublin (x2), Sligo and Tipp - massive weekend for the Green and White. by Sporting LKBy Sporting LK

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Extra: ‘It was absolute chaos’ - Kneecap’s Mo Chara appears in court over terror charge 15:20

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It was pandemonium in London on Wednesday morning as Kneecap’s Mo Chara appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court. Hundreds turned out to support the rapper, Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, as he entered court – having arrived in a mocked up RUC landover. The west Belfast rapper is charged with a terror offence over the alleged display of a Hezbollah flag at a…

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18th June 2025 2:02:16

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Organ donation opt out act & what would you do with €250 million?

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Admittedly Lazy Until She Found Wine And Hospitality. Meet Master Somm Stefanie Hehn 55:55

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The Master Sommelier is a commitment to hospitality. So it makes you wonder what a young girl, who admittedly called herself lazy, would take on such a commitment. As life would have it, the challenges became clear to Stefanie Hehn, and each ladder rung became the next challenge. And I get it. I love hospitality. Here is her story on getting to the…