Today our guest is the outspoken and iconic Irish folk singer/songwriter Sinead O’Connor. Beth chats to Sinead about how music impacts society, overcoming her challenges and insecurities, why she reverted to Islam and how young people today are influencing the world. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Feedback and ideas for future videos/podcasts are always welcomed! Email theroarcast@bethroars.comSupport the Podcast----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Podcast Episode Highlights: 01.58 - What is Sinead O’Connor’s worst ever job?03.40 - What has driven Sinead? Why does she write?04.38 - Does Sinead agree with an article that says she has a voice of ‘pain and faith’?05.12 - Sinead speaks about the influence of John Lennon’s Death on music07.28 - Heroes appear when the world needs them. Greta Thunberg and how young people find a way to be part of a revolution, even if it’s not through music09.12 - Does Sinead O’Connor care about what other people think about her? And how has that changed as she’s got older?09.49 - Beth Roars asks Sinead if she has advice for young people wanting to enter the music industry12.05 - Does Sinead think certain personality types are attracted to the music industry? 12.45 - Quickfire Round13.48 - Fun Fact14.38 - Beth speaks with Sinead about her decision to revert to Islam16.58 - What does Sinead consider to be her biggest achievement and her greatest challenge18.34 - Has Sinead ever doubted herself? Does she think she’s talented?----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Resources Mentioned:Beth Roars: Website YouTube Instagram Twitter  Facebook Patreon Sinead O’Connor: Website  YouTube   Instagram Twitter    Facebook  The Last Waltz Jimi HendrixKilling Joke, NMEPiers MorganDuran DuranGreta Thunberg, Ayakha MalithafaThat’s Life! with Esther RansenSinead Reverting to IslamLou ReedIsrael Vibration - Brixton Academy - Benjamin ZephaniahA Series of Unfortunate Events - Meryl StreepChicken LickenThis Episode was recorded in December 2019 Early Access to the Podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.