EPISODE · Apr 12, 2025 · 39 MIN
Dwayne Woods
from Aran Island Discs
Dwayne Woods is a Music Publicist and Artist Manager at Butter Wouldn’t Melt. With nearly 20 years of experience in the music industry, Dwayne has honed his expertise across various fields, including Radio Broadcasting, Journalism, Events, PR, and Artist Management and Development. He currently manages musician and visual artist Meljoann.Dwayne is currently on a break from the music industry for mental health reasons, but admits he misses radio deeply, finding anything related to radio or programming therapeutic. Originally from County Leitrim and now living in Drogheda, Dwayne has been on a journey of sobriety since 2022. He is also a dedicated mental health advocate, activist, and openly talks about living with ADHD.Music has been a life-saving force for Dwayne, helping him through the darkest moments and shaping who he is today. Despite facing significant challenges, including eight months of homelessness, he credits music with giving him the strength to carry on and build his career. Dwayne’s passion for music and mental health advocacy continues to drive him forward, embracing life’s challenges with resilience and courage. Aran Island Discs is an Irish themed podcast hosted by Rossa McDermottEach episode features a guest who is invited to imagine themselves on the Aran Islands—a symbolic place evoking rugged beauty and Irish cultural heritage—and explore the soundtrack of their life. Guests choose songs that have shaped their personal journeys, sparking conversations about key moments, memories, and influences in their life.edited by Peter Rice, and distributed via platforms Acast, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. .Sponsorship [email protected]“Feels like sitting in on a real conversation”#AranIslandDiscs #IrishPodcast #PodcastIreland #IrishStories #MusicAndMemory #LongFormPodcast#IrishCulture#PodcastLife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dwayne Woods is a Music Publicist and Artist Manager at Butter Wouldn’t Melt. With nearly 20 years of experience in the music industry, Dwayne has honed his expertise across various fields, including Radio Broadcasting, Journalism, Events, PR, and Artist Management and Development. He currently manages musician and visual artist Meljoann.Dwayne is currently on a break from the music industry for mental health reasons, but admits he misses radio deeply, finding anything related to radio or programming therapeutic. Originally from County Leitrim and now living in Drogheda, Dwayne has been on a journey of sobriety since 2022. He is also a dedicated mental health advocate, activist, and openly talks about living with ADHD.Music has been a life-saving force for Dwayne, helping him through the darkest moments and shaping who he is today. Despite facing significant challenges, including eight months of homelessness, he credits music with giving him the strength to carry on and build his career. Dwayne’s passion for music and mental health advocacy continues to drive him forward, embracing life’s challenges with resilience and courage. Aran Island Discs is an Irish themed podcast hosted by Rossa McDermottEach episode features a guest who is invited to imagine themselves on the Aran Islands—a symbolic place evoking rugged beauty and Irish cultural heritage—and explore the soundtrack of their life. Guests choose songs that have shaped their personal journeys, sparking conversations about key moments, memories, and influences in their life.edited by Peter Rice, and distributed via platforms Acast, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. .Sponsorship [email protected]“Feels like sitting in on a real conversation”#AranIslandDiscs #IrishPodcast #PodcastIreland #IrishStories #MusicAndMemory #LongFormPodcast#IrishCulture#PodcastLife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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