The Essential List: April Hogan
There's no doubt about it, April is a true dragon through and through. In addition to having successfully taken on the responsibility of being the Head of New Business at the Here Be Dragons lair, she's also a fearless leader — and she keeps on slaying the game. All. The. Time. 👏
Now, April reveals all of the things that keep her motivated and inspired... and, let us tell you, she's certainly got a taste for the extraordinary.
From workplace essentials to dream projects to preferred leisure activities, this is April Hogan's essential list.
Lifestyle
o Place of birth: Dublin
o Hometown: Shankill, Co. Dublin
o Staycation: Two Counties Farm, Gillingham
o Vacation: As long as it has a beach I’m happy
o Pet: Dog (or horse if I’m being really honest)
o Place of work: Here Be Dragons
o Place of workout: Canal for running, Psycle for everything else
o Side project: Opening and running a pub with my mates, which will probably never happen
o Mode of transport: Walking
o Bonus travel essential: The TikTok Ryanair bag
Culture
o Artist: My aunty Catherine
o Musician: Beyoncé
o Film: When Harry met Sally
o Series: Girls
o Commercial: Anything by Guinness
o Music video: Beyonce, Formation
o Video game: Aladdin on Sega Mega Drive
o Board game: Monopoly
o Book: Wuthering Heights
o Podcast: My Therapist Ghosted Me
o Newspaper (off or online): The Guardian
o Magazine: Vogue
o Bonus culture essential: The Hugh Lane Gallery, Dublin
Food and Drink
o Breakfast: Eggs, always eggs
o Restaurant: Rochelle Canteen or Noble Rot
o Cheap bite: Pizza for under a tenner at Commercial Tavern
o Working lunch: Sadly it's probably Pret
o Favourite dish: Anything potato based
o Signature dish: As above
o Snack: Peanut butter on a spoon
o Guilty pleasure: Dairy Milk (but specifically the one from Ireland)
o Bar: Army & Navy, Stoke Newington
o Booze: Guinness obviously (!)
o Not booze: Lemon San Pellegrino
Kit
o Phone: iPhone, usually with a smashed screen
o Computer: Mac
o TV: My friend’s very old one
o Pen / pencil: Not fussy
o Where you document an idea: Notebook
o Casual clothing: Jeans, jeans, jeans
o Smart clothing: No chance
o Footwear: Trainers or docs
o Watch: Apple
o App: Citymapper
o Favourite social media feed: Instagram
o Morning grooming / makeup essential: Never leave the house without wearing SPF 50
