Highlighting the I in difference
Good morning 👋
How’s your week started off?
When I first started Sweeney’s Blogs back in 2019, I made a promise to myself and to all of you who read the content I share here on the page: to be as open and honest as I can with my writing.
With that in mind, let’s go back to the basics and have an honest chat today.
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Gooood morning 👋
Hope you’re having a fab start to the day!
I want to do something a little different for today’s blog – I want to take you on an adventure. I want to tell a story. The story of the Sweeney family, and a little bit about where we came from, all those years ago.
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Good morning 👋
What’s a life lesson that you’ve been reminded of recently?
I only ask that question, as it’s something that’s been on my mind lately, and I’ll tell you for why, in a little story about how things don’t always go according to plan, but how that is 100% okay. Let’s take a closer look at what I mean.
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Good morning 👋
I hope you’re having a fab start to the day!
Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve started seeing some warmer weather across the UK, and have you seen the difference it has been making to people? We’re going to be taking a look at this in today’s blog, where we get ready for the summer of 2026 ☀️
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Good morning 👋
Who’s one person you’re grateful to have in your life lately?
This Thursday marks a year since I was in Baltimore, the fourth stop of my 2025 US tour. I want to do something a little different for today’s blog, and take a trip down memory lane, taking a look at some of the things I got up to in Baltimore, as it was such a fun day for me.
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Gooood afternoon 👋
How’s your weekend started off?
Here in the UK, it’s the start of the May Bank Holiday weekend, and somehow the sunshine has arrived right on cue. This gave me a lovely idea for a chilled-out blog, which is what we’ll be taking a look at today.
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Good morning 👋
Do you fancy a cup of tea?
It’s a simple question at first glance; however, when you delve a little deeper, there’s a certain beauty and limitless potential in it. This is exactly what we’re going to be taking a look at today, as we explore how tea can create connection, encourage communication, and help people unwind.
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Good afternoon 👋
How’s your weekend started off?
Last weekend, 19 of us from the undefinable community travelled over to Devon for our Spring 2026 Retreat. As is customary on the page, it’s time for a little wrap-up post, taking a look at some of what we got up to this time around 🌻
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Good morning 👋
What’s a photo you’ve got or had taken that always brings a memory to mind?
When I was thinking about what to write today’s blog on, a random idea came to mind – why not talk about photos, how I use them when writing posts and why I’ve started taking more and more of them in recent years. So, that’s exactly what we’re going to do.
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Good morning 👋
A couple of weeks ago, I was in London for the weekend and found that I had Sunday all to myself.
So, I pulled a classic Sweeney and went to Foyles in Charing Cross – where I got a brilliant reminder of why I love working in communications.
What was that reason exactly? Well, that’s exactly what we’re going to be looking at in today’s blog.
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Good afternoon 👋
How’s the week ahead looking for you?
Over the last seven years, I’ve shared a lot about myself and my story. I’ve always liked the idea of “building in public” – creating content that’s shaped around who I am as a real person. As James Sweeney.
However, what does that actually mean? 🤷♂️
That’s exactly what we’re going to be taking a look at today.
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Good afternoon 👋
How’s your weekend looking?
On Wednesday morning, my parents, auntie, uncle and I arrived back in the Swansea valleys after six lovely days in Donegal. We’re going to take a look at some of what we got up to in today’s blog.
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Good morning 👋
How are you doing today?
Throughout my life, I’ve met some really amazing people from all walks of life. I was thinking the other day, and an idea came to my mind – why shouldn’t I start shouting them out more, spreading some extra positivity in the world and reminding great people of the impact they make to so many people’s lives.
Hence, Sweeney’s Spotlight Series was born, which we’ll be taking a look at today.
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Good morning 👋
Hope you’re having a lovely start to the weekend!
When this post goes live, I’m going on a family holiday back to Donegal in Ireland, where the Sweeneys first came from. We’re going to be taking a trip down memory lane in today’s blog, as we bring the Grianan of Aileach back to the page.
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Good morning 🌅
How are you doing today?
I wanted to chat about something a little different, the role of trust, and what it really means in a world where we’re consuming more information than ever before. Having worked in communications for over seven years, it’s a topic I’m very passionate about, and I want to explore it through the blogging lens with you all.
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