Ruairí McKiernan is an award-winning Irish social innovator, campaigner, podcast host, and the author of Hitching for Hope - a Journey into the Heart and Soul of Ireland which is an Irish Times No.1 bestseller. Ruairí previously founded the SpunOut.ie national youth information website, and served 7 years on Ireland's Council of State as one of President Higgins’ appointees. A business graduate and Fulbright scholar, he is also a founding member of the Uplift organisation and numerous other social ventures. He hosts the Love and Courage podcast and the Creative Souls of Clare podcast and contributes regularly to the media. Ruairí is originally from Cootehill, County Cavan and now lives on the west coast of County Clare with his wife Susan Quirke who is a musician and meditation teacher. www.hitchingforhope.com Only Human Podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc and is produced by Evan Balfe 🎤 Until next time, stay well, stay curious. Jack ✌️ #onlyhuman #onlyhumanpodcast