BeBelle Podcast with Sian Horn

At 86 years young, Billy is full of stories that stay with you - not just because of what he’s lived through, but how he’s lived through it: with honesty, warmth, humour, and the kind of wisdom you only get from loving and losing deeply. This week on BeBelle , I’m joined by someone truly special and TikTok favourite, Billy Kennedy (aka Grandad Billy ). Billy shares memories of growing up an only c...

When Feebee Foran lost her dad in just 11 days, she didn’t know what to do with the grief so she started digging. Literally. What began as hole-digging in an allotment turned into something much bigger: a reconnection to nature, to herself, and ultimately to a business that would change her life. In this deeply personal episode of BeBelle , Feebee shares the messy, joyful, heartbreak-filled journe...

This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt the pull to do something bigger - even if it doesn’t make sense yet. In this BeBelle episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Jenny Johnston O’Neill, CEO of Azure Communications, marketing strategist, and woman who’s rewriting the rules of what business, ambition and motherhood can look like. Jenny takes us behind the scenes of her journey, from the moment sh...

Trigger warning: This episode includes conversations around domestic abuse, addiction, overdose, miscarriage and grief. Please listen with care. “For the first time in 25 years, I was able to just be seen.” This week on BeBelle, I’m joined by Senator Nicole Ryan - a woman whose story is as brave as it is transformative. In this deeply moving and powerful conversation, Nicole opens up about childho...

Have you ever wondered how your upbringing shapes the leader you become? This week on BeBelle, I’m joined by Conor Buckley, entrepreneur, activist, and founder of Human Collective, for an episode packed with heart, humour and deep insight. Conor opens up about growing up with a powerhouse activist mum, finding his way in business, and the quiet values that shaped who he is today. This is a powerfu...

Have you ever ticked all the boxes and still felt completely disconnected from yourself? This week on BeBelle, I’m joined by Michelle Ryan - founder of The Holistic Leaders - who knows exactly what that feels like. After building a successful corporate career, Michelle hit a wall: burnout, anxiety, and a deep sense of “this can’t be it.” In this warm and wise conversation, Michelle shares how she...

This one’s for anyone who’s ever felt stuck, lost, or afraid to begin again. I sat down with the brilliant Mark Fennell, high‑performance life and business coach, bestselling author, motivational speaker and one of the most grounded voices on confidence and mindset, and we had such an honest, moving chat about fear, hope and that inner critic we all have. Mark opened up about being bullied as a ki...

What if the dream you let go of makes space for the life you were truly meant to live? This week on BeBelle, I’m joined by the brilliant Audrey Hamilton, actor-turned-artist and founder of Audrey Hamilton Art and Audrey Hamilton Apparel, for a heartfelt, funny and inspiring conversation about career pivots, identity, and building something meaningful from scratch. Audrey shares how she went from a...

What gives a girl the courage to stand tall again after life knocks her down? This week on BeBelle, I’m joined by the incredible Tammy Darcy, founder of The Shona Project, who opens up about trauma, resilience, and the power of believing in girls before the world chips away at their confidence. Tammy shares her deeply personal journey from a happy, confident child to a bullied teen navigating fami...

What happens when your biggest struggles become your biggest source of strength? This week on BeBelle, I’m joined by the brilliant Paddy Cunningham, aka @adoseofpaddy, for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about weight, self-worth, and finally letting yourself take up space in your own life. Paddy opens up about everything, from growing up in Sligo and navigating school as “the bigger ki...

This is one of those conversations I’ll never forget. Sinéad Kavanagh joined me for a chat that turned into so much more. We laughed, we cried (I choked up at the end), and we covered everything from growing up in a close Irish family to navigating motherhood, cancer, grief, online life and everything in between. She shares her experience of thyroid cancer and complicated pregnancies, and how she...

Brendan Courtney’s story is a masterclass in reinvention. From being Ireland’s first openly gay TV presenter to launching a fashion label and now writing screenplays and animation, Brendan has never stopped evolving. In this episode, he opens up about his early days growing up in Dublin, his love of London, the grind of the creative hustle, and why he's no longer afraid to chase the projects that...

Fiona Hayes has taken an unconventional path – from her family’s oil business in Limerick to working with Mary Portas and building a brand of her own. Her journey is shaped by resilience, creativity and a deep commitment to growth. In this episode, Fiona opens up about losing her mum, navigating mental health challenges at home, and how those early experiences shaped the way she works, connects an...

Cathy O’Connor’s voice is one that stops you in your tracks – not just because she’s a well-known stylist and broadcaster, but because of the honesty, insight and warmth she brings to everything she does. Cathy’s story is wise, empowering and refreshingly real. If you're navigating change, stepping into a new chapter, or simply need a reminder that you still get to take up space – this one’s for y...

“I deserve to stop” Claire Fullam’s, aka Claire Balding , story is one of strength, transformation and radical honesty. From sudden hair loss in her twenties to navigating motherhood, sobriety and starting a business – Claire has taken some of life’s hardest moments and turned them into something powerful. We also hear how she built her business, Trua, and launched her own product line, Remi – all...

“I think the reason I was feeling uneasy was because I was doing what I felt I should be doing… but when I really stopped to think about it, what I truly wanted was to travel.” In this episode, I sit down with Siobhan O’Hagan, a woman who walked away from a traditional career to create a life that truly fulfills her. From corporate to fitness entrepreneur, Siobhan’s journey is all about trusting y...

I am so excited to bring you this episode with Rachel Hennessy. From working in corporate to launching her own sustainable rental fashion brand, Happy Days, Rachel’s journey is all about embracing change, following your instincts and creating something meaningful. It is one many can relate to - finding yourself in a career that does not quite fit and taking a huge leap of faith. In this episode, R...

“I had to prove that those things hadn’t changed me for the worse - they’ve changed me for the better.”  I’m delighted to sit down with Alexandra Ryan, the visionary founder of Goss.ie, Ireland’s leading entertainment platform. While I knew about her incredible business, I didn’t know much about her personal story - and what a story it is. Alexandra opens up about her childhood struggles, bat...

At BeBelle , we believe in being supportive, positive, and kind - and if there’s one person who embodies all of that, it’s Katrina Kelly. From a young girl growing up in Dublin to a powerhouse in the beauty industry, Katrina’s journey is a testament to resilience, creativity, and the power of believing in yourself. From as early as 15, Katrina knew she wanted to open her own business one day. But...

Nadine Reid is one of those people who lights up a room with her energy, warmth and infectious laugh. But behind the positivity is a story of resilience, bold decisions and embracing change at every turn. Nadine’s inspiring story is a testament to breaking barriers and following your own path. Born in Birmingham, she took an unexpected path, from dreaming of acting to excelling in makeup artistry,...

I’m so excited to share this episode with the incredible Ellen Kavanagh Jones. Her journey hasn’t been straightforward, but that’s what makes it so inspiring. She never planned to work in beauty, yet she’s now a leader in the industry. Through resilience, self-belief and a willingness to embrace change, she built a career she truly loves. Ellen opens up about her early years, the challenges she fa...

Jo Browne’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary, and after listening to our chat, you'll all want to be friends with her! When she was young, she had a deep belief that she was meant to do something special. As she worked, a bigger dream began to take shape - one that combined her love for wellness, sustainability, and innovation. From her garden shed to launching her own natural skincare br...

I’ve been wanting to chat with the incredibly funny and inspiring Emma Doran for some time, and I’m thrilled we got to kick off Season 5 of the BeBelle podcast together. Emma’s story is one of resilience, courage, and determination. From becoming a single mother at a young age to carving out a place for herself in comedy, she shares how she embraced life’s challenges and turned them into a source...

Sometimes people come into your life and bring a little magic, Jennie McGinn is one of those people. In the final episode of season 4, Jennie shares invaluable insights on navigating career transitions, from retail to founding a fashion e-commerce startup and beyond. Her entrepreneurial journey offers powerful lessons on overcoming challenges as a female founder. Jennie's candid reflections on wor...

A trailblazer in the eco-friendly beauty, founder of TanOrganic, Noelle O’Connor is my guest this week. From beginning as a beauty therapist to finding her why with Simon Sinek which led to the creation of the world's first certified organic self-tanning product, Noelle's journey is a testament to resilience and staying true to one's values.  In this episode, we discuss:  How Noelle love...