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Ep 73 - Law, Life & Manifestation: How Yvonne Tchrakian Built Her Dream Career https://lnkd.in/eSgTdE87 In this episode of the 10forty Podcast, I sit down with Yvonne Tchrakian — a corporate lawyer, entrepreneur and podcast host whose journey is a powerful mix of ambition, belief, and self-discovery. From growing up in Los Angeles to returning home to Kerry, Yvonne shares how her early experie...

In this week’s episode, we sit down with Steven Quinlan, a PGA Professional with over 11 years’ experience , an accomplished pro golfer, and a dedicated PGA coach . Steven teaches at Newlands Golf Club and Celbridge Golf Range , with an impressive record of 4 Irish Region Wins and 51 PGA Top Tens in Ireland. Steven’s journey is one of true passion and perseverance. From picking up a golf club at 1...

In this episode, we sit down with Caitriona Byrne , the CEO of Bypress. She takes us through the story of founding Bypress and reflects on her career in the gaming industry—a journey that’s taken her from Gibraltar to India, Israel and the Netherlands. In the end, the pull of home brought her back to Ireland, where she now lives just five minutes from where she grew up. Having worked with Caitrion...

On this episode of the 10forty Podcast, I sit down with Richy Thrower, the founder of Motion Focus Media. With a background that spans from racing bikes and capturing trackside action to producing professional highlight videos. His first one reached over 20,000 views and raised £5,000 for a local club, Richy has carved out a unique path in media and entrepreneurship. But his story starts much earl...

From teaching English in South Korea, to touring with a band that supported the Foo Fighters, to appearing on reality TV – Neil Smith has lived a life full of twists and turns before finding his calling in medicine. Despite not excelling in his Leaving Cert and briefly studying engineering, he decided to began studying medicine abroad in Bulgaria. In this episode Neil shares his unconventional jou...

Lost in the Graft: More Than Driveways with Trevor Macken from Ashbourne Paving. From upside down to right way up, Trevor’s story is one of resilience, grit, and rebuilding. In this episode, Trevor from Ashbourne Paving opens up about a life that’s been anything but straightforward—showing up to just two Leaving Cert exams, becoming the only person in his school to fail art, and feeling like he wa...

This week on the 10forty Podcast, we’re joined by Max Shannon, founder of Rylax and software engineer turned entrepreneur. This conversation is raw, honest, and at times technical, as Max takes us through his journey from growing up “acting the goat” in school to later being diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia, scoring just 220 points in the Leaving Cert, and eventually carving his own path into tech...

In this episode, we sit down with Niall O’Carroll , a former Garda detective who made the transition to becoming a sports psychologist and performance coach, working with 27 Olympic champions across Canada, the UK, and Japan. Niall shares insights from both sides of his career—what policing taught him about resilience, communication, and emotional intelligence, and how those lessons shaped his app...

This week on the 10forty Podcast we’re joined by DJ John Gibbons . We explore John’s journey from starting out as a rock star to becoming one of Ireland’s most recognisable DJs. His path was far from traditional—he’s never worked a conventional job, instead throwing himself fully into music from a young age. From his first gigs at 15 to club bookings at 16, John shares what it really takes to make...

In this week’s episode, we sit down with Emma-Louise Stephenson to dive into her incredible journey — from growing up in Ireland to building a thriving business in Dubai. Emma shares what drove her to relocate, explaining how she felt she had reached her potential in Ireland and was ready for a new challenge. She’s now on a mission to empower entrepreneurs and investors with the knowledge they nee...

This week on the 10forty Podcast, we sit down with Sean, the founder of Goosey Goo, to hear his raw and powerful story — one that’s filled with grit, honesty, heartbreak, and hope. Sean takes us on a journey from his school days and early career choices, through dropping out of college, landing his first job, and chasing a better position with more money and a coveted half-day Friday — only to be...

This week on the 10forty podcast, we sit down with Donnchadh O Mahony – a man of many hats: schoolteacher, guidance counsellor, EdTech entrepreneur, podcast host, social media educator, media contributor, and columnist. He’s also the voice behind the hugely popular Leaving Cert Guidance podcast. Donnchadh brings his motto “Think it. Choose it. Live it.” into every conversation – and this one is no...

In this week’s episode of 10forty, we caught up with former professional footballer Mark O’Brien over Teams to talk through his incredible career journey — from grassroots football in Dublin to the highs and lows of life as a pro in the UK, and the remarkable resilience it took to return to the pitch after undergoing not one, but two open heart surgeries. We dive into: • Mark’s early love for the...

This Week on the 10forty Podcast: A Deep Dive into the World of Retail with Melissa Moore In this week’s episode, we sit down with Melissa Moore at D2 Podcast Studio to chat all things retail — from career journeys and industry insights to the power of podcasting. Melissa is the host of the award-winning Retail Tea Break Podcast, a retail consultant, and a lecturer in sales and retail apprenticesh...

In this week’s episode, we sit down with the one and only Kerry Hanaphy , founder of one of Ireland’s best-known aesthetics clinics. A powerhouse in the industry and a multi-award-winning entrepreneur, Kerry is a true inspiration. We dive into her incredible journey—from her humble beginnings, getting into school and moving to the UK to train as a nurse, where hands-on experience was part of the j...

This Week on the 10forty Podcast: Keith & Stephen from Insights – The Stripped Back Podcast In this week's episode, we sit down with Keith and Stephen — electricians by day and podcasters by night — and the creators of Insights: The Stripped Back Podcast. With over nine seasons recorded and several sponsors already backing them, the lads are making waves in the world of trades-based conten...

This week on the 10forty podcast we’re joined by Joey Boland , former Dublin senior hurler and CEO of Sports Physio Ireland, for a wide-ranging and inspiring conversation. Joey shares his journey through second-level education, including the decision to resit his Leaving Certificate after breaking his leg — a major setback that ultimately shaped his resilience and drive. He talks about the early d...

This week on the 10forty Podcast, we're joined by Fran Massey, better known as Fran the Jeweller from The Cut Price Jewellers. In this episode, Fran takes us on a journey through his life and career—from collecting scrap metal as a kid, to studying subjects he wasn’t too fond of in school, to getting his first break in the jewellery trade. We hear about his early days selling antiques in the I...

In this week’s episode, we sit down with Leonard Hanna — or as many know him, Coach Lenny — the co-founder of Fitlinks Fitness. We trace Lenny’s journey from his early days working the markets in Fairyhouse, through his academic path, his time as an apprentice tiler and how his passion for fitness led him to become a qualified PTI (Physical Training Instructor). Lenny shares how he got his first j...

In this week’s episode, we sit down with Kevin and Jota from Dublin Ink at D2 Studios to hear all about their journey into the world of tattooing. Both artists took very different paths into the industry — Kevin studied art in college, while Jota jumped straight into hands-on experience. We explore their unique routes, what they look for in a tattoo apprentice, the importance of building a strong...

This week on the 10forty Podcast, we head to D2 Studios to sit down with Gary Fox, host of The Entrepreneur Experiment podcast, to dive into the fascinating story behind one of Ireland’s most prolific interviewers of founders. Gary shares his journey from studying in college to working his first job in a phone shop, transitioning into the corporate world, and even spending time as a freelance phot...

This week on the 10forty Podcast, we sit down with Susie Kilcoyne to explore her journey through business, beauty, and bold career moves. We chat through her early academic life, how she thrived in Transition Year with a business project that sparked her entrepreneurial spirit, and how she figured out her next steps after leaving school. From her first job in the shoe department at Brown Thomas to...

This week on the 10forty Podcast, we sit down with Keith Grant from Keith Grant Master Butchers for a no-nonsense, behind-the-scenes look at the life of a modern-day butcher. Keith shares his journey from growing up around sheep and knowing college wasn’t for him, to choosing between becoming a butcher, a baker, or an undertaker. He talks us through his first job in his brother’s shop, learning th...

🎙️ 10Forty Podcast – Episode with Denise McQuaid In this week’s episode of the 10Forty Podcast, we sit down with Denise McQuaid , co-founder of Awaken Angels , to talk about her incredible and varied career journey. From pulling pints in a pub to watching The Devil Wears Prada one too many times, Denise shares how her early experiences shaped her ambitions. She walks us through her move into publi...

This week on the 10forty Podcast, we’re joined by Claire and Siobhan from The Grafton Barber for a two-part episode exploring the world of barbering and education In Part 1 , Claire walks us through her journey—from working Saturdays in a local salon to becoming a successful barber turned entrepreneur with over 17 years of industry experience. She shares what she looks for when hiring barbers toda...