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Episode Synopsis
This week, I’m chatting with Sian Conway, an award-winning Dublin-based food writer, TikTok creator, and freelance content queen.
Sian brings her unique perspective on Irish culture, modern food trends, and life as a neurodivergent creator to this conversation.
We chat about:
Navigating Irish identity and building an authentic online presence.
The role of TikTok in self-expression, learning, and discovery in the digital age.
How social media has transformed conversations around Irish culture and current affairs.
Sian’s journey to freelance life and creating Meet Your Maker, her upcoming YouTube series.
The evolution of modern Irish food culture: innovation, challenges, and the best food spots in Dublin.
A candid discussion about her journey with anorexia, orthorexia, and the role veganism played.
What it’s like to be a food writer with a history of eating disorders.
Favourite Dublin food gems and what Ireland’s food scene needs next.
What it truly means to be Irish in today’s world.
If you’re curious about how Irish culture, food, and social media intersect—or if you want to hear from one of Ireland’s freshest creative voices—this episode offers insight, laughs, and plenty of inspiration.
Follow or subscribe to How to be Irish for weekly episodes.
Leave a review to help more people discover the podcast.
Support the podcast on Patreon by donating the price of a coffee—just search How to be Irish.
Social media links:
How to be Irish on Instagram.
Find Sian on Instagram, and TikTok.
Slán go fóill, and I’ll chat to ye next week!
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Irish food cultureTikTok food trendsmodern Irish identityfreelance content creation IrelandDublin food writerSian Conway food writerIrish food scene evolutionIrish culinary identitysocial media and Irish culturebest food spots in Dublin 2025Irish creators on TikTokneurodivergent content creatorIrish food and drink recommendationseating disorder recovery storyveganism to omnivore journeyfreelance life in IrelandMeet Your Maker YouTube seriesIrish influencers online presencenavigating Irish identityinnovations in Irish food scene
Sian brings her unique perspective on Irish culture, modern food trends, and life as a neurodivergent creator to this conversation.
We chat about:
Navigating Irish identity and building an authentic online presence.
The role of TikTok in self-expression, learning, and discovery in the digital age.
How social media has transformed conversations around Irish culture and current affairs.
Sian’s journey to freelance life and creating Meet Your Maker, her upcoming YouTube series.
The evolution of modern Irish food culture: innovation, challenges, and the best food spots in Dublin.
A candid discussion about her journey with anorexia, orthorexia, and the role veganism played.
What it’s like to be a food writer with a history of eating disorders.
Favourite Dublin food gems and what Ireland’s food scene needs next.
What it truly means to be Irish in today’s world.
If you’re curious about how Irish culture, food, and social media intersect—or if you want to hear from one of Ireland’s freshest creative voices—this episode offers insight, laughs, and plenty of inspiration.
Follow or subscribe to How to be Irish for weekly episodes.
Leave a review to help more people discover the podcast.
Support the podcast on Patreon by donating the price of a coffee—just search How to be Irish.
Social media links:
How to be Irish on Instagram.
Find Sian on Instagram, and TikTok.
Slán go fóill, and I’ll chat to ye next week!
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Irish food cultureTikTok food trendsmodern Irish identityfreelance content creation IrelandDublin food writerSian Conway food writerIrish food scene evolutionIrish culinary identitysocial media and Irish culturebest food spots in Dublin 2025Irish creators on TikTokneurodivergent content creatorIrish food and drink recommendationseating disorder recovery storyveganism to omnivore journeyfreelance life in IrelandMeet Your Maker YouTube seriesIrish influencers online presencenavigating Irish identityinnovations in Irish food scene
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