Island Influencers

Island Influencer Boakesey Closs, the IXth Manx Bard

Apr 3, 2024

This week’s Island Influencer’s life story is nothing short of jaw-dropping. I am only scratching the surface with this introduction.

Boakesey Closs, the IXth Manx Bard, embodies resilience in every word she weaves. Born amidst unexpected circumstances in London during her mother's return from Nigeria, Boakesey's...

Sinead O’Connor, Head of the Regulatory and Compliance Services team at DQ Advocates, Isle of Man

Mar 20, 2024

The wonderful Sinead O’Connor is my 108th Island Influencer, and she heads the Regulatory and Compliance Services team at DQ Advocates, based in the Isle of Man.

Sinead is a seasoned professional in the compliance sphere, with a career spanning back to the mid-1990s. However, her credentials are not the only thing...

Island Influencer Fiona Fitzpatrick

Mar 6, 2024

Welcome to episode 107 of Island Influencers!

Chatting with Fiona Fitzpatrick, an esteemed International Business Development Consultant, Coach, Facilitator, and Speaker is my absolute privilege.

With a wealth of experience, Fiona specialises in empowering food companies to achieve growth through strategic...

Personal Trainer and Entrepreneur Juan Cheung, Island Influencer

Feb 21, 2024

Join me this week as I chat with Personal Trainer Juan Cheung. Juan's story is deeply rooted in the Isle of Man; he was born in Douglas.

Growing up, his parents ran a successful local Chinese takeaway, instilling a solid work ethic and a sense of achievement in him.

From his experiences in high school sports to...

Island Influencer Andrea Chambers

Feb 7, 2024

This week's Island Influencers conversation is rich with insight and a heartfelt warmth that is undoubtedly going to resonate. I welcome Andrea Chambers, Chief Executive Officer at Isle Listen and Minds Matter.

Andrea, a proud Manx native, shares her journey from nursing, including her time in the special care baby...