Gary is joined this week by Liam Brown, who moved to the US from Ireland as a child before going back to Ireland at 19 and then re-returning to the US at the age of 21.

They talk about how his love of music and soccer shaped his life early on and how these two passions essentially contributed to a lifestyle that got the better of him.

Liam shares his stories of triumphs, trials and more recently how he uses his experiences to better himself, his young sons, and anyone in his circle who may be struggling.

#crossingthepond #influences #irishabroad #thetowniknowsowell #christymoore #hobokenmusic #jerseycitymusic #openmics #performing #songwriters

We are really grateful to our guests for taking the time to join us this week. Stephen Gilpin and Ross Burbeary both hold the title of Head of Performance Services at their respective professional football clubs in the UK, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Huddersfield Town.

They begin by talking about the impact of Ross’s time in the US in 2016 and more significantly, how they combined to start the Prostate United challenge, raising much needed funds for Prostate Cancer UK since 2018. A disease that statistically claims the life of 1 man every 45 minutes.

They speak of the motivation and inspirations to get their idea off the ground, the support that has developed in their professional community since Prostate United’s inception and ultimately how the October challenge has now evolved into a staple of the Prostate Cancer UK fundraising lineup.

Prostate United Challenge 2024

As mentioned in the episode, your October challenge can be whatever you want it to be, the most important thing is that anyone who’s interested is welcome to get involved.

We will also be rolling out a fundraising team under the banner of Crossing The Pond.

The links to sign up to get involved, donate, or simply get some more information, can be found below:

Sign Up for Prostate United ‘24

https://prostateunited.prostatecanceruk.org/sign-up

Join the CTP Podcast’s fundraising team

https://prostateunited.prostatecanceruk.org/teams/crossing-the-pond-podcast

Email your questions

prostateunited@prostatecanceruk.org

Prostate Cancer UK

www.prostatecanceruk.org

Bob Gibson returns to the CTP microphone this week after helping me get the podcast off the ground all the way back in week one.

We highlight Bob’s story in more detail this week. Starting with the relationship and family challenges that shaped his early years in the US, to the career he has now forged for himself in the organizational strategy and personnel development field.

Bob shares professional practices that he uses to progress himself and his current team, while at the same time recounting all manner of stories that have framed his time in the US, including his journey to LA with his wife and young son.

#crossingthepond #purpose #therapy #expat #parents #development #progress #growth #coaching #staffdevelopment #leedsunited #leedsunitedlosangeles #leedsleedsleeds

This weeks guest moved to the US at the age of five when his family travelled here from northern Spain.

Juan Santamaria talks about growing up in a large immigrant community in Newark, New Jersey. How he ties his heritage into life with his wife and young family and the career experiences to his current role as Vice President and Sporting Director at Cedar Stars Academy in Northern New Jersey, where he has helped build and maintain a program that provides an excellent pathway for youth players to forge a route into college soccer.

#crossingthepond #legacies #traditions #values #familyvalues #immigrants #immigrantfamilies #heritage #Marchoporqueteñoquemarchar

In this week’s episode Gary talks to two brothers-in-law, Michael Freeman from the US and Niall Caldwell from the UK. Discussing how two people from different backgrounds can meet by way of marrying into the same family and develop a bond that supports them in their careers, life and everything in between.

They talk the funny stories, triumphs, and also the challenges they’ve faced over the time, proving that although they grow up 3000 miles away from each other, they can still share the same humor and values that take them through daily life.

#crossingthepond #inlaws #similarities #brothers #extendedfamily

When this week’s guest, Farrah Bourke, first moved to the US from Ireland in 2004. She was voted by peers as the most likely of her four friends to come back within a couple of weeks, after outlasting her friends by nearly 18 years, she returned home to Tipperary in 2023

Gary delves into Farrah’s time spent working in the hospitality industry in New York City, the experiences and challenges from her adventure and what she values more than ever now that she’s returned to Ireland.

#crossingthepondpodcast #crossingthepond #irishabroad #hospitalitymanagement #nycbartenders

Gary’s guest this week is one of his oldest friends from his time in the US . Kevin Lynott began his career as a teacher the UK before a brief stint in Australia led to his arrival in the states in 1997, initially working in the youth sports industry.

He returned back to Ireland in 2022 after a 17 year career in the public education system working at a high school teacher and coach in New Jersey.

Kevin reflects on his time working in the various roles, how the teaching landscape has changed in his many years as an educator, the impacts of his friends and connections and what it took for him to leave it all behind.

#crossingthepond #guidance #irishabroad #expats

Gary has taken his own advice this week and gone on his holidays to the UK and Ireland for a little trip to visit family and friends.

This episode is a little compilation from the first 10 episodes including stories, advice and of course, the quickfire rounds.

Hopefully it'll be a chance to reminisce on past episodes or to those who are new to the podcast, maybe it gives people a chance to go back and catch up on what they may have missed out on so far.

Gary will be back next week with an episode recorded on his travels, but in the meantime, thanks for listening.

Guests in Speaking order:

Andy Ralphs - 'Experience'

Andy Roderick - 'Connection'

Phil Trowler - 'Risk'

Ray Gallagher - 'Reflection'

Jason Grubb - 'Sacrifice'

Gavin Quirk - 'Structure'

Matt Walker - 'Professionalism'

Sue Page - 'Resilience'

Bob Gibson - 'Friendship'

Pat McCarthy - 'Ambition'