My Yellow Brick Road is a new life-makeover series but with a difference – the advice comes from four ordinary people who have each successfully overcome their own issues. Between them Guides; Claire, Greg, Jordan and Noel have battled Alopecia, depression, dyslexia and drug abuse and helped give others strength by talking openly about where they found the strength to do so. They never claim to be experts but, in the series, share their personal stories and what helped them deal with the challenges they faced along their own Yellow Brick Road.
PROGRAMME 1 – LAURA – WEDNESDAY 13 NOVEMBER / RTÉ 2 / 9.30PM
Laura Gahan is 27 years old and grew up in Westmeath but now lives with her family in Ballyfermot, Dublin. She was born with Nail Patella syndrome which means she cannot extend her arms fully and five years ago suffered kidney failure and had to undergo dialysis. Laura is a born fighter and her battling spirit never left her.
After a successful kidney transplant from her brother Glenn, she couldn’t wait to get back on her feet and ‘shout up the road’ about her new kidney. However, her illness and the resulting gap in her employment has meant it’s been difficult for her to get a job – you need experience to get a job and you need a job to get experience as the old adage goes. Although she volunteers and is willing to try almost anything, she needs some help and encouragement so our four guides step in to help Laura take some big steps on her Yellow Brick Road sourcing expert career advice, work experience and helping her prepare for interviews with a new look, nutrition advice and lots of encouragement. But will it be enough to secure her a role she would love?