Broadcasting success demands ruthless selectivity and resilience in managing rejection, but industry veterans make their intentional choices appear effortless.
Lottie Ryan joins the show to discuss the pivotal moments that shaped her career: the seven-minute radio segment that completely transformed her focus from television, the enduring regret of opportunities missed due to bad advice, and how motherhood empowered her to set firm boundaries, eliminating her tolerance for negativity and "energy vampires". This is an honest look at breaking free from professional limitations and standing firm on boundaries despite people-pleasing tendencies.
Lottie Ryan is one of Ireland's best-loved radio and TV personalities, with over 13 years of broadcasting experience at RTÉ 2FM. She is the Dancing with the Stars 2020 champion and has hosted successful podcasts, including the number one Irish parenting podcast Jen and Lottie Do Parenting (with Jennifer Zamparelli). She currently co-hosts the second season of her third podcast, No One Else Will Listen, alongside her sister.
THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT
Theatre childhood shaped performance career dreams
Seven radio minutes changed television focus
Motherhood eliminated tolerance for negativity completely
Turning down television opportunity regret remains
Standing up for yourself finally comfortable
GUEST DETAILS
Lottie Ryan is a radio and TV personality with over 13 years of broadcasting experience at RTÉ 2FM. She is the Dancing with the Stars 2020 champion. She also co-hosted an episode of the show alongside Nicky Byrne.
Lottie currently hosts the second season of her third podcast, No One Else Will Listen, alongside her sister Bonnie. This follows her success co-hosting the number one Irish parenting podcast, Jen and Lottie Do Parenting with Jennifer Zamparelli, which topped Apple and Spotify charts.
Connect with Lottie Ryan:
www.instagram.com/lottieryan1/
HOST INFORMATION
Taran O'Sullivan is the dynamic, authentic, and highly relatable shooting star in Irish media. A familiar and beloved presence on RTÉ 2FM, catch her weekdays on the hit Laura Fox Show. Taran effortlessly connects with audiences through her sharp wit and genuine warmth.
Beyond her significant broadcasting presence, Taran is a distinguished figure on the Irish comedy circuit. Known for her dry, sardonic wit and acutely relatable storytelling, she regularly performs across various comedy clubs and festivals.
Taran’s Contact Details
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taranosullivan7/
QUOTES
I reluctantly agreed to a seven-minute radio slot on 2FM. I walked out and instantly went, "Oh shit, this is it. - Lottie Ryan
Once I had Wolf, I mean, I just didn't put up with bullshit anymore. It was like this whole other person was born. It was like you mess with me, you mess with my son. And I haven't got time for it. - Lottie Ryan
I think I'd be surprised at how much, how comfortable I've become standing up for myself, probably, and probably also how much I kind of want to do different things now. - Lottie Ryan
KEYWORDS:
#IrishBroadcaster #MotherhoodJourney #CareerChoices #SettingBoundaries #RadioTVPersonality
What is Taran's Parallel Universe?
Welcome to Taran's Parallel Universe, where we take one life, shake it slightly and see what could have happened instead!
Join comedian Taran O'Sullivan with personality guests who share moments that changed everything; jobs they didn't take, people they didn't text back and tiny decisions that sent their life in a completely different direction.
It's part comedy, part chaos and part ‘thank God that didn't happen’!
Jump into the multiverse with Taran’s Parallel Universe, every week from 19 Jan 2026.