Finding Strength in Struggle | Sean's Story

Welcome to what is a special bonus podcast episode, that focus' on the interesting and inspirational life journey of Cosmos Founder, and Managing Director, Sean Dirrane.

This special episode has been created in partnership with our valued partners and friends at GHWY. GHWY are part of the national Uni Connect programme, who, like us, work to improve the outcomes of young people across the country.

Originally created to support young people currently faced with challenges in their personal and educational lives, in this episode Sean will cover a range of topics related to his personal journey, including his background in the care system, personal life challenges faced during his upbringing, his experiences and progress through education, right through to setting up Cosmos Engagement.

Although slightly different to our usual episodes, we hope that Sean's journey may inspire you. And if nothing else, shed light on why Cosmos has a passion for improving the lives of young people, regardless of their background.

As always, we hope you enjoy the episode.

Summary
In this episode, Sean Dirrane shares his inspiring journey from a challenging upbringing in the care system to becoming a successful entrepreneur and advocate for social mobility. He discusses the adversities he faced, the importance of education, and how resilience has shaped his life. Sean emphasises the value of authenticity, lifelong learning, and the need to find purpose in one's work. His story serves as a beacon of hope for young people navigating their own struggles, encouraging them to embrace their differences and trust the process of life.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction to Sean's Journey
02:48 - Early Life and Challenges
05:56 - Transition’s in Education and to Foster Care
09:11 - The Impact of Family Dynamics
12:00 - Navigating School and Social Challenges
14:52 - Finding Resilience in Adversity
21:02 - Reflections on Family and Relationships
23:54 - Advice for Young People Facing Adversity
35:42 - Transformative Power of Adversity
39:04 - The Journey Through Education
45:32 - Navigating Higher Education and Career Choices
53:00 - Finding Purpose in Work
01:01:55 - Building a Business with Values

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