In this Episode of Part of the Arts, I’m joined by the endlessly inspiring Éimear O’Neill—actor, writer, wedding singer, drama school founder, and creative firecracker.
We talk about what it really means to wear many hats—juggling 40-hour weeks as a nursing assistant while building a career in the arts, navigating jobs that pay the bills but don’t always fill your cup, and learning how to find joy in the work and the waiting.
From performing at Shakespeare’s Globe to cold water dunks and singing brides down the aisle, Éimear’s story is one of resilience, heart, and real creative graft. We talk about stage fright, confidence, gaps in the market, auditioning in London, creative transition, and the power of empathy—both on stage and off. She also shares why she founded EPIC Acting Academy, and how access to drama and performance spaces has never been more vital for young people.
Whether she’s acting as a finance bro for a commercial or building her own business from the ground up, one thing is certain: Éimear is all heart, and we are so here for it.
🎧 Tune in for a conversation full of humour, hustle, and hard-won wisdom