Shelbourne Motors

Brake Time

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Let's have a peek under the bonnet, shall we? Brake Time pumps the brakes on the busy, fascinating lives of our guests, helping them slow down and open up. Hosted by Caroline Willis, Director at Shelbourne Motors - one of Northern Ireland's biggest and best dealer groups - the show shares the unfiltered stories of CEOs, entrepreneurs, experts, and individuals who know their industry as if they had been the authors. It's our hope you'll find some motivation, inspiration, or even just a little time to apply your own brakes.

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Shelley Lowry: Building a talent agency, representing Oscar winners, and Will Smith’s slap! 23.06.2026 1:01:45

For most of us the glamour of Hollywood is some airy far-away dreamland that’s only ever accessible when watching award shows or reality TV. For Shelley Lowry however, it’s her every day. Her journey is one of sheer determination, of a love for performance, and has taken her from the humble streets of Portadown to the golden gates of Beverly Hills. She takes us on that journey telling the tales of...

Garry Best, Property Expert: My advice to anybody buying land or property today 04.05.2026 1:11:37

How do you go from fumbling your way through your first cattle auction… to building a reputation where people trust your judgement on some of their biggest land and property decisions? That’s exactly what we get into with today’s guest, Garry Best of Best Property Services -- a fifth-generation family business with over 130 years behind it. But this isn’t just about legacy. Garry’s worked across e...

Sósanna Ní Dhubháin: There's so much more to Formula 1 you never get to see 27.03.2026 50:37

We know F1 as a sport of glamour, fast paced battles,celebrities, the skill of the drivers, the drama between team principals … as this high-octane bull fight. Among all the clamouring and showmanship, we rarely get to hear from those who, in reality, make it all possible. The unsung heroes of the sport. What’s largely missing from the coverage is just how much teamwork is needed to pull a race to...

Jackie Reid: Taking Deli Lites from 30 to 30 Million Sandwich Sales Per Year 04.02.2026 1:14:01

Entrepreneur and founder JACKIE REID breaks down how Deli Lites went from selling 30 sandwiches to 30 million all over the world, the truth about what it takes to achieve such uncompromising growth, and her ambition to one day see Deli Lites products in New York. JACKIE REID is Founder and Sales director at DeliLites – the Home of Food on the Move. Jackie is responsible for the growth of Deli Lite...

Bridgene Keeley: We’re On A Mission To Change The Perception Of Hospitality 11.12.2025 1:05:11

Serial hotelier Bridgene Keeley reveals how her family wentfrom living above their restaurant to a portfolio of 7 hotels, the Group’s plans for the Armagh City Hotel, how she manages imposter syndrome, and the goal of expanding to Manhattan. Bridgene Keeley is the Sales, Marketing and CommunicationsDirector for the multi-award winning, family-owned McKeever Hotel group. Her people first approach e...

Fred Ward: The Early Days of Shelbourne Motors — Hard Work, Family & Ambition 27.11.2025 41:08

Founder and owner of Shelbourne Motors, FRED WARD, reveals what it took to build the company, his winning days as a rally driver, how he spent time in hospital after an incident with a cow, and the one thing he regrets not doing in his life. Fred Ward, founder of Shelbourne Motors, began his journey as a young entrepreneur with little more than determination, mechanical skill, and a vision for wha...