A new name, a refreshed identity, a stronger focus - Voices & Impact with Isla.
Formerly Isla & Friends, we’re excited to introduce Voices & Impact with Isla — a space for real conversations, diverse voices and the issues that matter to our communities and society.
From personal stories and community experiences to social issues, culture, inclusion and the conversations shaping Ireland, the show goes beyond simply talking — we listen, we question, we connect and we explore the impact.
Because every voice matters.
Every story has value.
And every conversation has the potential to create impact.
Join us every Wednesday at 12 noon on www.gocomradio.ie or find us on Radio Garden.
Come with your voice. Leave with a new perspective.
Listen back to all episodes below.
Episode 9 Yolanda Ndlovu 11/11/2026
Yolanda is someone who brings together precision, purpose, and passion. With over five years’ experience in accounting and finance, she has worked across a wide range of sectors — from engineering and pharmaceuticals to retail, construction, and agriculture. But beyond the numbers, she is deeply driven by something bigger.
Episode Edith 10 -28/10/2026
Edith is a PhD researcher in Media and Radio, whose work explores communication, representation, and the role of media in shaping society.
Epidode 9 Susan Thandile Mkhabela - 21/10/2026
Susan is a community development worker, an advocate for equality, and a passionate voice for inclusion and diversity. From her early journey to building a life and impact here in Ireland, Susan has dedicated herself to creating spaces where people feel seen, heard, and valued.
Episode 8 Pauline O'Reilly - 14/10/2026
Paulie is a leader whose journey spans law, politics, and now climate-focused innovation. From serving as a Councillor and Senator to leading as Chair of the Green Party, and now as CEO of the Irish District Energy Association, she has consistently worked at the intersection of policy, people, and progress.
Episode 7 Data Gray - 07/10/2026
Data Gray is a young, ambitious student and passionate content creator with a strong love for photography and videography. As she continues her studies, she is also building her skills and confidence as a content creator, combining her education, creativity, and passion to inspire others.
Episode 6 Ella Swift Redding - 30/09/2026
Ella Swift Redding is the Executive Director of the Lady Gregory-Yeats Autumn Gathering. In this episode, she shares the stories behind on the most captivating literary experiences in the world.
Episode 5, Nora Flaherty - 23/09/2026
Nora uses story not just to tell — but to reveal, to challenge, and to heal. This is the second part of her chat woth Isla.
Episode 4 part 1, Nora Flaherty - 16/09/2026
Nora is a screenwriter, a lecturer, and a storyteller at heart. Nora brings something deeper to this conversation with Isla— her lived journey as a mother, as a woman, and as someone who has navigated complex personal and societal histories with courage and honesty. From reflecting on motherhood and raising a child on the autism spectrum, to confronting Ireland’s past through her personal connection to Bessborough Mother and Baby Home, Nora uses story not just to tell — but to reveal, to challenge, and to heal.
Episode 3, Abdulai Kelly - 09/09/2026
In this episod Isla meets Abdulai Kelly, an award-winning law graduate and human rights advocate. The conversation explores how lived experience shaped his life, why fairness and representation matter in our increasingly digital world, and what must be done to ensure technology protects rather than excludes vulnerable communities.
Episode 2, Catherine Joseph - 02/09/2026
In this episode, Isla meets Catherine Joseph, an Integration Specialist, political commentator, and a strong advocate for ethnic minority communities in Ireland, for a powerful conversation around integration in Ireland, and why speaking up — even when it’s uncomfortable.
Episode 1, Joe Loughnanne - 26/08/2026
In this first episode, @the_islammiyah_radiogal meets @joe.loughnane Underwriter and Community Activist, for a powerful conversation that moves from mental health and suicide prevention to misinformation, racism, and rising social tensions in Galway and beyond.
