S6E10: Vivienne Sayers O'Callaghan – Irish Instagram Influencer Conquers NYC with Irish Culture & Craic
Vibrant Vivienne Sayers O'Callaghan is an Irish Gen Z entrepreneur, Irish language and culture advocate, and NYC social media influencer rapidly rising to the “top of the heap” as Frank Sinatra croons in “New York, New York.”
Viv mixes lively chronicles of her New York adventures with spoon-sized servings of the Irish language and Irish culture, a formula which has earned her almost 40K Instagram followers while her 153K TikTok followers have given her posts over 2.3M likes!
Originally from rural County Cork, Vivian tells of attending an Irish-language girls' boarding school, her foray into classical music conducting, how much she learned starting her own plant business, her inroads into the New York Irish scene, cultural adjustments she’s made as a young Irish woman in New York, and the surprising response her Irish language content is getting from jaded New Yorkers.
Her energy is infectious and once you catch the bug from listening to this lively episode, follow her antics and adventures on social media and enjoy the ride through Viv’s eyes!
Links
- TikTok: vivienne_in_nyc
- Instagram: vivienne_in_nyc
- Patreon: VivienneInNYC
00:00 - Introduction
03:50 - Vivienne's Carrignavar Origins
05:55 - A Peig Sayers Connection
11:57 - Irish Language Boarding School
17:10 - Music in Vivienne's Life
21:07 - Prickly Plants Lessons
25:41 - Social Media Learnings
29:45 - What a Vivienne TikTok Post Sounds Like
30:53 - Doors Opened by Social Media
34:02 - Self Advocacy NYC vs. Ireland
37:05 - Irish Language NYC Experience
39:59 - The Shift in Irish Language
45:18 - NYC Experiences and Connections
47:51 - Advice in Coming to NYC
50:42 - Seamus Plug
53:19 - John and Martin Recap
54:38 - Credits
Vivienne Sayers O'Callaghan
Social Media Influencer and Irish Language Advocate
Vivienne Sayers O'Callaghan is a dynamic and enterprising young woman originally from Carraghnavar, a small village in Cork, Ireland. She studied classical music, earning a Bachelor of Music in Performance from the Cork School of Music. Alongside her musical endeavors, Vivienne has a pronounced entrepreneurial spirit. She founded Prickly Plants, an e-commerce business selling houseplants across Ireland, which cultivated her skills in social media and digital marketing.
Vivienne moved to New York in 2023 and quickly made her mark on the city's bustling landscape. She channeled her passion for the Irish language and culture into a successful career as a social media influencer, using TikTok and Instagram to share engaging content and promote the Irish language (Gaeilge). With short, energetic videos, Vivienne captivates her growing audience, making Irish culture accessible and appealing to a global audience.
In addition to her social media success, Vivienne has embraced New York's vibrant cultural scene. She is actively involved in the city's Irish community and participates in various cultural activities, furthering her mission to connect people through shared heritage. Vivienne's unique ability to blend her cultural roots with modern digital platforms ensures that she continues to inspire and engage audiences wherever she goes.
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