EMAIL US Exciting News!!! True Intention has been nominated for 2 awards at this year's Irish Pod Awards and I would be so very grateful to get your vote. Thank you so much for listening to the show and it's because of you that this is happening. CLICK THIS LINK and vote for us in the BEST SELF IMPROVEMENT PODCAST Category and the BEST NEW PODCAST Category. Thank you so so much! X Today’s guest is a fellow Kerry native and a true inspiration, it’s Don O’Neill. Don's journey from Ballyheigue in County Kerry to becoming a world-renowned fashion designer in New York City is a true testament to resilience, creativity, and the power of believing in yourself. He’s dressed some of the world’s biggest celebrities, but what stands out most about Don is his commitment to self-discovery, his deep connection to his roots, and his passion for empowering the next generation. From founding his brand Thea to navigating the often overwhelming world of fashion design, Don's story is filled with valuable lessons on self-worth, community support, and the transformative power of positivity. Chapters 00:00 The Journey Begins: From Ballyheigue Beginnings to Fashion Designer 10:34 Finding My Place in Paris 20:03 Creating Thea: A Brand with Purpose 29:57 Navigating Celebrity and Success 36:36 Cultural Reflections: The Irish Psyche and Self-Worth 38:26 Transforming Self-Worth and Community Support 39:21 Empowering Youth Through Self-Discovery 40:40 The Importance of Grounding and Meditation 41:09 Reevaluating Self-Worth and Fulfillment 42:34 Serving Others Through Self-Development 43:33 The Power of Positivity and Law of Attraction 47:19 Collective Responsibility and Global Awareness 50:14 Finding Joy Amidst Global Turmoil 55:46 Self-Care as a Foundation for Helping Others 01:01:00 Trusting the Process of Life 01:10:31 Embracing Abundance and Joy in Everyday Life Key takeaways from today’s episode: 1. The path to success is never linear—embracing the unexpected can lead to beautiful opportunities. 2. Building something meaningful, like Don’s brand Thea, is about more than success—it’s about purpose, storytelling, and connection. 3. The importance of grounding yourself through practices like meditation can’t be overstated, especially in such a fast-paced world. 4. And finally, empowering others, particularly the younger generation, begins with self-care and understanding your own worth. You can connect with Don on Instagram @dononeilldesign to keep following his journey I hope this conversation has inspired you to trust your own journey and embrace the abundance that life has to offer. As always, thank you for listening. If you found value in our discussion, please share it with someone who might need to hear this. Follow and review the podcast on Spotify, Apple podcasts or on whatever platform you use to listen because it really does help so much. If you want to know more about coaching and working with me you can send me a message on Instagram or get me at the email link here in the show notes. I look forward to connecting with you and getting you in the right mindset to achieve your dreams and build that beautiful life you truly want to be living!

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