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Linda Ervine is a community leader from East Belfast and one of Northern Ireland’s best known advocates for the Irish language.   Linda shares her extraordinary journey, from a turbulent childhood and teenage motherhood to finding faith, purpose, and a voice that’s uniting communities across divides. Growing up in a loyalist area, Linda never imagined she’d one day become a champion for the Irish...

Kevin Traynor is the founder of eComm Live, Ireland’s largest e-commerce conference, and the creator of 353, a premium Irish streetwear brand rooted in culture, community, and sustainability.  Kevin shares his journey from business failure to building one of the most respected e-commerce networks in Ireland and the UK. He shares open insights on margins, profitability, scaling challenges, and why...

Anne Flanagan, from Belfast, had a chance street interview on Model Strangers that turned her into a viral sensation and a late-blooming model in her seventies.  She reveals how photographer Chris Ward’s video (seen by over 43 million) led to photoshoots and runway work with ACA Modelling Agency, an on-stage role with Northern Ireland Opera, and even a Zoom chat with Drew Barrymore.  Straight talk...

Laura Bonner is the founder and CEO of The Muff Liquor Company, an award-winning Irish spirits brand born in Donegal and backed by global investors including Russell Crowe, Ed Sheeran, Jimmy Carr and Ronan Keating. Laura talks openly about the pressure of running an international brand, the impact of rising tariffs and costs, and what it really takes to keep a business alive in uncertain times. Sh...

Emma Heatherington is an international best-selling author whose 17 novels have been translated right across Europe. She has written over 50 educational short films and plays, ghostwriter for Philomena Begley’s autobiography (My Life My Music My Memories, 2017) and Nathan Carter’s life story (Born For The Road). Nathans was a finalist at the Irish Book Awards in 2018. She’s a mum of five and one o...

Kingsley Aikins is the CEO of the Networking Institute and in this highlight he shares why real connections matter more than ever. If the thought of networking fills you with dread, this will change how you think about it. He shares a fresh perspective on what it really takes to build relationships that open doors; in work, in business, and in life. Stepping outside your comfort zone can lead to o...

John Woods is the founder of Linwoods Health Foods, the Northern Irish family business that grew from a small shop in County Armagh into a global health food brand famous for its flaxseed and plant-based blends. At 83, John is semi-retired but still involved in the Linwoods business, bringing the same curiosity and drive that turned a local idea into an international success.  John shares how a he...

Career psychologist Sinéad Brady shares how to successfully navigate a career change, not just a job change. She breaks down the key steps for anyone feeling stuck or unhappy in their current career and provides actionable advice on how to make a lasting, meaningful transition. This highlight episode is perfect for those looking to pivot into a new industry or change career direction entirely. Whe...

Paul McArdle (aka DJ Magiggs) is a wedding and events DJ, host, and MC who turned twenty years of addiction into a story of recovery, family, and hope.  Paul traces the journey from early party pills in Ibiza to cocaine and meth, the New Year’s Day hospital ultimatum to “live or die,” the moment he finally said “I am an addict,” and the daily work it took to rebuild his life. He explains how Narco...

Jack McGarry, Managing Director and co-founder of The Dead Rabbit, one of the world’s most awarded Irish bars, talks about scaling with purpose. Jack shares how he’s expanding The Dead Rabbit to new cities like Austin and Washington, D.C., while staying true to his mission of redefining modern Irish culture in America. Since recording the full episode Jack has expanded successfully. He opens up ab...

Loretta Dignam is the founder of The Menopause Hub, Ireland’s first dedicated, multidisciplinary menopause clinic, and a global advocate for women’s health. Named in the Forbes 50 Over 50 Global List 2025 and winner of the Irish Tatler Woman of the Year Award for Health , Loretta has made it her life’s mission to smash the stigma, make menopause mainstream, and give women the support they deserve....

Gerry Hussey is a renowned performance psychologist, co-founder of 'Soul Space', multiple best-selling author and one of the leading minds when it comes to integrative health and wellness in neuroscience. His episode is one of our most listened to. In this clip Gerry shares how to reprogram your mind for success and open yourself to opportunity. He explains how your thoughts and self-talk shape yo...

Nathan Anthony is a TV chef, Sunday Times and New York Times best-selling author, and the creator behind Bored of Lunch. He has built a community of over five million followers with his affordable, family-friendly recipes that have been viewed more than a billion times online. Famous for his air fryer recipes and slow cooker recipes, Nathan has turned simple home cooking into a global brand. From...

Pete Boyle is CEO of Argento, Let’s Go Hydro and Let's Go Padel. He went from guerrilla street stalls to 60 stores by breaking the right rules, pivoting before the trend, and paying everyone on time. In this highlight: how to spot a constraint, move to where customers already are, and why reputation is your real credit line. Listen to full episode here - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7C02vuQ0kh...

Carl Frampton MBE is one of Ireland’s greatest boxers; a two-weight world champion and the first man from Northern Ireland to win world titles at super bantamweight and featherweight. Carl talks about growing up in Tiger’s Bay, becoming a world champion, the highs of MGM Las Vegas, and the pain of losing to Leo Santa Cruz. He speaks openly about the breakdown with Barry McGuigan, life after retire...

Marie Gleeson is a former Irish Naval Officer, leadership consultant, and keynote speaker who helps leaders build confidence, adapt to change, and inspire high-performance teams. Marie shares powerful leadership lessons from her military career, from commanding ships in unpredictable seas to making critical decisions under pressure. She reveals how to develop leadership skills that earn trust, sta...

At 15, Shelley Cowan was diagnosed with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), also known as chronic fatigue syndrome, a condition that left her confined to bed for 12 years and using a wheelchair for another decade. Today, she walks with assistance, but her real strength lies in her incredible spirit and unwavering determination. In this episode Shelley takes us back to the beginning: the moment her lif...

Ryan Crown is the founder of Crown Creative, a Belfast-born, globally operating creative agency working with some of the biggest names in hospitality, including The Dead Rabbit, Waldorf Astoria, St. Regis, Marriott and Hilton. In this episode, Ryan shares the bold moves that took him from freelancing as a student to designing award-winning brands and interiors for world-class hotels, restaurants,...

James Martin MBE is an Oscar and BAFTA-winning actor, Mencap ambassador, and an inspiring advocate for people with learning disabilities. Karen Gilgunn is a senior representative of Mencap Northern Ireland, working to promote inclusion, dignity, and opportunities for individuals with learning disabilities. James Martin is the first person with Down Syndrome to win an Oscar. In this episode, they d...

Judith Gillespie CBE is the former Deputy Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and the first woman to hold that rank in Northern Ireland’s policing history. Judith shares her extraordinary leadership journey through the Troubles, the transition from the RUC to PSNI, and the deeply personal experiences that shaped her career, including the darkest days of policing and th...

Elizabeth Oakes is the founder of Pure Reflections, Ireland’s first and only resomarium, which provides water cremation - also known as alkaline hydrolysis or aquamation.  She shares how she introduced water cremation to the Irish funeral industry, offering families a more sustainable, flame-free alternative to traditional cremation and burial. Elizabeth explains how water cremation works, why it’...

Laura Kearney is the founder of Walk In Wardrobe and the creator of Love Laura, a fast-growing fashion brand with a 14,000 sq. ft. HQ, a flagship store in Banbridge, and a loyal social media following of over 345,000.  Laura shares how she turned 10 years of retail experience into a thriving e-commerce and fashion business, built on intuition, obsession, and customer trust. This conversation is pa...

Barbara Scully is an Irish writer, broadcaster, and unapologetic truth-teller who shares why your 50s, 60s, and beyond might just be your most powerful years yet. Barbara opens up about life after menopause, letting go of shame, and redefining purpose and confidence as we age. She talks about facing the collision of ageism and sexism, the freedom that comes with giving fewer f***s, and why older w...

Rory King is the founder of Rory’s Travel Club, one of Ireland’s fastest-growing and most innovative subscription-based businesses. Since launch, he’s built a travel brand that now reaches 200,000+ email subscribers, includes a highly engaged Facebook community of 60,000 members, and runs a WhatsApp channel with over 10,500 active followers - all while growing a personal social media audience of m...

Michael Dorman is a retired pharmacist and undertaker whose steady presence has touched generations in the Coalisland community. For over four decades, Michael stood behind the pharmacy counter offering more than medicine; he offered time, trust, and compassion.  From quietly calling to people’s homes in times of illness to standing beside grieving families as an undertaker, Michael reflects on a...