Extraordinary Women

In the midst of promoting Brooklyn, actress Saoirse Ronan discusses honesty, being a woman in Hollywood and female friendships.

Sinéad Gleeson is the co-founder of The Anti Room, the presenter of The Book Show on RTÉ Radio One, editor of ‘The Long Gaze Back’ and a bit of rockstar.

General Manager of Soppexcca, Fátima discusses how power, confidence and gender equality is vital to the success of a union of 18 coffee co-operatives in northern Nicaragua.

Self-described as a singer, actress and mother, Maria Doyle Kennedy discusses success, family, The Commitments and friendship.

An F-Rated film must be directed and produced by a woman and actresses must have a significant role on-screen. Holly Tarquini is the Director of the Bath Film Festival, the founder of the F-Rating and a feminist.

Singer Paloma Faith discusses Malala Yousafzi, the importance of accreditation and the fusion of fashion and music.

On the eve of FIFA’s Puskás Award, Stephanie talks about being a female ambassador for sport, discipline & skill, and the family that is football.

Lead singer of the Scissor Sisters, Ana Matronic talks about drag culture, the importance of authenticity, marriage equality and staying true to oneself.

Fashion Editor of the Financial Times and previously, Features Editor at Vogue UK, Jo discusses the business of fashion, the art of a gown and her Irish roots.

CEO of ROADS Group and founder of The Lir Academy, Danielle discusses the necessity of continuously challenging yourself, relinquishing power and creativity.

At just twelve, Nicole Turner is the youngest Extraordinary Women interviewee to date but as Ireland’s next Paralympic athlete, she’s someone you must know.

The modern embodiment of Beckett, actress Lisa Dwan discusses Billie Whitelaw, criticism and banishing the stereotypical image of women in theatre.

Master of The National Maternity Hospital, Dr Rhona Mahony narrates the importance of education, embracing vulnerability and the reality of the medical profession.

RTÉ broadcaster and journalist, Áine discusses the changing landscape of news, the art of asking questions and the importance of integrity.

Managing Director of Cara Pharmacies, Ramona talks about being the eldest child, her role as the sole female investor on ‘Dragons’ Den’ and embracing your full potential.

Writer and stylist Jo Linehan discusses being a young person in Ireland, viewing fashion as an art form and challenging the media.

Co-owner and director of MCD, President of the ISPCC, proprietor of the Gaiety Theatre, and Hozier’s manager, Caroline is a definitive extraordinary woman.