Founder & Family Collective

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Founder & Family is where business meets bedtime stories. Join Declan as he sits down with fellow parent entrepreneurs to talk honestly about spinning those plates, scaling companies whilst raising kids, balancing ambition with family life and finding meaning in all the chaos. Real conversations, laughs and lessons from the people building businesses around their families not instead of them.

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#4 | Chris Suitor | Taking a breath 31.10.2025 1:08:34

Chris joins Declan at the Founders Table where they talk tailoring, business pressure, breath work and an exclusive announcement ! 🎙️ Founder & Family Podcast📍 Recorded in Belfast @ 1620 Audio📅 Episode 4Brought to you in partnership with The Foxes DenGuest- Chris Suitor, Tailor/DJHost- Declan HolmesFollow & ConnectDeclan- @declanholmes08Chris- @chrissuitorgggFounder & Family- @founde...

#3 | The Founder's Table | Fitness, Balance & Legacy Vs Lifestyle 17.10.2025 53:40

In this first instalment of The Founder’s Table, Declan sits down with his business partner Dean McFarland to explore the realities of entrepreneurship. From maintaining fitness and balance to defining what legacy and lifestyle really mean. Honest, reflective, and packed with real-world insight, this episode sets the tone for a new chapter in the Founder and Family Collective podcast. 🎙️ Founder &...

#2 | Caitlyn & Tony Hegarty | Parenting, Partnership & Pressure 03.10.2025 59:12

In this weeks episode Declan sits down with Caitlyn and Tony. They discuss married life, both being successful entrepreneurs and how they balance it all whilst being parents. We dive into how they remain best friends, tips to switch off, the pressures of social media and goals for the future. 🎙️ Founder & Family Podcast📍 Recorded in Belfast @ 1620 Audio📅 Episode 2Brought to you in partnershi...

#1 | Dean McFarland | Juggling life, business and everything in between 19.09.2025 52:44

In this week’s episode, Declan sits down with his long time friend and business partner, Dean. With 20 years of friendship and over a decade building businesses together in the drinks and events industry, the pair reflect on the highs, the hurdles, and the hilarious moments along the way. From late nights at events to early mornings with the kids, Declan and Dean share an honest conversation about...