Weekend Breakfast with Alison Curtis

From Holywood to Hollywood! Andrew Smyth from Belfast rose to fame as a finalist in the Great British Bake Off and wowed the judges with his structural marvels. Since then he flexed his skills with Discovery Science, and the BBC and working as a Performance Technologist for for Rolls-Royce. But now, This Northern Irish Cambridge University graduate is back and putting crumbs on seats with his own show. He has combined his two favourite things ‘Baking’ and ‘Engineering’ and created his own show on Netflix all about Bakineering! It’s called ‘Baking Impossible’ and has already appeared in the Netflix Top 5 Most Watched Shows in the US! Andrew spoke to Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast all about his dream come through: [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/10/09125453/ANDREW-SMYTH-BAKING-IMPOSSIBLE-.mp3"][/audio] Have a taste of his brain melting brilliant baking show, 'Baking Impossible' Andrew appearing in GBBO:  

She is officially the self-styled 'Queen Of The Potato'! The humble spud has speaheaded her rocket to Tik Tok superstardom. Now, Poppy O'Toole has a book out. She tells Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast that she is a Michelin trained chef who has worked in many high pressure kitchens and how being in a "very hungry!" family where food was central inspired her online life and love for the humble spud! Her debut cook book 'Poppy Cooks: The Food You Need' is out now. She has 1.8 million followers and growing on TikTok and 174k on Instagram. (check her out below) JUST PRESS PLAY TO HEAR THE INTERVIEW [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/10/07151124/POPPY-O-TOOLE-POTATO-WOMAN.mp3"][/audio]     View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Poppy O’Toole (@poppy_cooks) @poppycooks You’ve found us. Don’t leave… 🥔❤️ #potatotiktok #potatok #potato ♬ original sound - Poppy O’Toole   @poppycooks #duet with @sooziethefoodie I’m here for Halloween potatoes #roastmypotatoes #halloween #potatotiktok ♬ Make appropriate videos to the sound please - (っ◔◡◔)っ

Its fast approaching and always something to look forward to, mid-term break and joining Alison this morning was Travel Editor with the Irish Independent Pól Ó Conghaile. Last week in the Independent weekend magazine there was a list of 25 midterm Halloween breaks and Pól took Alison through some of the best spots. Alison and Pól headed abroad first to find the best places to suggest for a mid term break Cruising in Scotland was one of the highlights!  [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/10/02103140/0210P%25C3%25B3l-2.mp3"][/audio] Pól warned people not to forget to check if their passport is in date or not!!! Top Recommendations - Foreign Holidays Salou in Spain - entry rate is €529 per person for per week this is in 4-star accommodation. Lanzarote - €639 per person for seven nights, this includes flights and the 4-star hotel. Paris - 5-star camping experience close to Disneyland Paris for seven nights in a three bedroom mobile home comes to €500. Top Recommendations - Irish Holidays County Laois - Glamping under the stars for two nights its €399 for a space that sleeps up to six. County Meath - Knightsbrook hotel has a family b&b and pizza package for €450-€550. County Sligo - the Ocean Sand's Hotel has a mid-term offer of two nights for a family of four for €450-€550.   Before overseas travel check restrictions at your destination and on return to Ireland on dfa.ie, gov.ie and reopen.europa.eu   For more from Travel Editor with the Irish Independent Pól Ó Conghaile check out his Instagram and his website.

She is always a hit when she is on the show, full of information we let sink in like a good face cream - it is the Skin Nerd aka Jennifer Rock. Jennifer spoke to Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast all about her 'Less Is More' campaign to combat plastic waste in the beauty industry. Her new reusable beauty products are trying to turn this trend. She reveals the cornerstones of good skin routines. (Don't be a Samantha!) Plus, loads more valuable tips for keeping your skin in fabulous mode. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/09/26133541/JENNIFER-ROCK-THE-SKIN-NERD.mp3"][/audio] People don't see the skin as an organ but as an accessory. We need to look after it. And when it comes to our children we need to teach them a simple gentle routine   Find out more here   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by The Skin Nerd (@theskinnerd)  

Anna Geary knows what it is to lead a team. As Cork Camogie Captain she has won numerous All-Ireland and All-Star medals. She is fully aware of what it takes to be a champion and wants to pass those life skills on to inspire others. And she also knows that fun is fundamental. If you aren't enjoying it then it's not the right environment. She says, "If you make ten mistakes, you should go for eleven. It's about learning in a non-judgemental environment" Weekend breakfast with Alison Curtis spoke to Anna about getting young people into sport, and creating a non--judgemental environment especially for girls, her awesome Instagram (see below) now at over 125k - full of wellbeing wisdom, and also about being part of Team Green with Repak. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/09/25120231/ANNA-GEARY-REPAK-.mp3"][/audio]     View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Anna Geary (@annagcork)     View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Anna Geary (@annagcork)    

Serena Terry aka 'Mammy Banter' is a wonderfully funny woman from Derry who provides so much joy through her Instagram and Tik Tok accounts. Inspired in lockdown by the false filtered life of some Mother's on Instagram, she created her own "real life" character and has now gained more than 155k Instagram followers and 500k on Tik Tok! And she has recently signed on for a book deal with Harper Collins! Weekend Breakfast with Alison Curtis chatted to Serena about getting inspired in Lockdown, the brave step of giving up the day job to concentrate on comedy, how the filtered unreality of Insta motivated her, and how doing the videos really helped her own mental health, plus she tells us all about the fabulous book deal!  JUST PRESS PLAY TO LISTEN TO CHAT  (it includes one of her most famous sketches at the start...the video of which can be seen below) [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/09/18121311/MAMMY-BANTER-SERENA-TERRY.mp3"][/audio]     View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Mammy Banter (@mammybanter)

So, the kids have been given their own bank cards. WOOHOO! There's no stress at all!! Well, that's a lie. It's a natural anxiety but we need to get more comfortable talking family finances with our kids. When it comes to money, responsibility and trust with our children is hugely important. That's the view of parental expert David Coleman. For the last few weeks, Weekend Breakfast with Alison Curtis was delighted to have An Post on board for 'The Money Mate Moment'. 'The Money Mate Moment' It's a new current account for 7-15 year-olds to help prepare your children to learn how to earn, save and spend money. And to help us we have renowned Clinical Psychologist and parental expert David Coleman. He will help us to navigate the importance of childhood financial independence. Each week we chose a different topic and today was listener finance fears. Week 4: Listeners Questions: 'ATM Anxiety' and 'Tips On How To Discuss Family Finances' [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/09/18110704/MONEY-MATE-MOMENT-SEP-18-WITH-INTRO-BEDS.mp3"][/audio]   The Money Mate Moment brought to you by An Post, help prepare your children for financial independence with An Post Money Mate. To learn more about Money Mate click here To listen back to all our Money Mate Moments: 'Giving Independence while staying in control' click here 'Putting Money Aside' click here  'Understanding the value of money' click here   Watch David Coleman advise The Keegan family on how An Post Money Mate can help parents teach their children about responsibility and decision making.  

Izzy Wheels was founded by Irish sisters Ailbhe and Izzy Keane. The idea was inspired by Izzy who was born with Spina Bifida and is paralyzed from her waist down. Izzy has always seen her wheelchair as a symbol of freedom but never felt it expressed her personality. Ailbhe created a range of colourful wheel covers for her sister's chair as her final year project in The National College of Art and Design in 2016. The rest is history! These inspiring super siblings have gone from strength to strength and announced some very exciting news this week. Weekend Breakfast with Alison Curtis caught up with the sisters to find out more about their partnership with Disney: [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/09/12130042/IZZY-WHEELS-.mp3"][/audio] Amazing Izzy Wheel Achievements Izzy Wheels became the first disability fashion brand to collaborate with some of the world's most famous brands. In 2019 they teamed up with Barbie to create a range of designs for a new and inclusive wheelchair Fashionista Doll. In 2020 they created two limited edition wheel cover collections with Japanese pop icon Hello Kitty. Izzy Wheels has been featured in some of the world's top global publications including Vogue, Teen Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Elle, Forbes, Oprah Magazine, It's Nice That, TechCrunch and many more. The brand has won 15 national awards and both sisters were named on Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2018. This Is A Dream Come True   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Izzy Wheels (@izzywheels)

Let's face it. Teaching kids to share some of their hard earned cash can be a tricky task. What you save at an early age is really important to you. There are things you can do to help children understand the benefits of sharing, donating and thinking of others. Money Jars can be an important tool in that journey. 'The Money Mate Moment' So, for the next few weeks, Weekend Breakfast with Alison Curtis is delighted to have An Post on board for 'The Money Mate Moment'. It's a new current account for 7-15 year-olds to help prepare your children to learn how to earn, save and spend money. And to help us we have renowned Clinical Psychologist and parental expert David Coleman. He will help us to navigate the importance of childhood financial independence. Each week we choose a different topic. Week 3: Putting money aside [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/09/11112604/MONEY-MATE-MOMENT-SEP-11-WITH-INTRO-BED.mp3"][/audio] Putting money aside in jars is the start point for understanding about budgeting and learning how to differentiate between necessary purchases and luxury purchases. Saving for something can help children to learn to delay their gratification. Use your discussions with children about their money as a means to explore wider cause related issues – what is important to them and introducing them to ‘if you have enough, why not share a little’ Gifting, sharing and donating some of their money teaches them about good citizenship and care for others.   The Money Mate Moment brought to you by An Post, help prepare your children for financial independence with An Post Money Mate. To learn more about Money Mate click here To listen back to last week's Money Mate Moment on 'Understanding the value of money' click here Watch David Coleman advise The Keegan family on how An Post Money Mate can help parents teach their children about responsibility and decision making.  

Aine Duffy is an innovator! A creative genius! And a horsebox hero! The last 18 months has been devastating for the live music industry. People who rely on the gigs from the musicians to the crew have been left without work.  Only the last week has there been some light in the tunnel ahead. Many had to pivot their livelihoods and one such person was Aine Duffy. The Cork musician had a moment of inspiration and converted a horse box into a moveable live venue! She didn't stop there and has also managed to build her own home for 12 grand! Aine spoke to Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast about her unusual gig venue, her genius new home, and why she had to stop people touching her knob! Just Press Play To Listen [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/09/05122022/AINE-DUFFY-DUFFBOX-.mp3"][/audio] Aine and her amazing tiny home appeared in The Irish Times  Check out her fabulous Instagram:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Aine Duffy (@aineduffymusic)     View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Aine Duffy (@aineduffymusic)