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Ecosystemic Futures91. Navigating the Cognitive Revolution: What Makes Us Human in an AI WorldAs AI systems approach and potentially surpass human cognitive benchmarks, how do we design hybrid intelligence frameworks that preserve human agency while leveraging artificial cognitive enhancements?In this exploration of human-AI convergence, anthropologist and organizational learning expert Dr. Lollie Mancey presents a framework for the "cognitive revolution,” the fourth transformational shift in human civilization following agricultural, industrial, and digital eras. Drawing from Berkeley's research on the science of awe, Vatican AI policy frameworks, and indigenous knowledge systems, Mancey analyzes how current AI capabilities (GPT-4 operating at Einstein-level IQ) are fundamentally reshaping cognitive labor and so...2025-06-0349 min
An Entrepreneur Like YouAn entrepreneur like ... Máirín MurrayJoin us this month for a wonderful chat with the amazing Máirín Murray
Digital Innovator and Implementor, CEO of Digital Doddle, Co–founder of Tech for Good Dublin, and Founder of Tech FoundHer ! Máirín is a highly creative digital innovator with a passion for creating technical products that produce a positive social impact. She is a TEDx speaker and the co–founder of Tech for Good Dublin – an inclusive community of techies, activists and others which has been growing rapidly since it launched in 2017. Her latest venture : TechFoundHer is an ecosystem supporting women tech founde...2024-06-2652 minAn Entrepreneur Like YouAn Entrepreneur like ... Rosanne LongmoreMeet Rosanne Longmore - CEO of Coroflo. In Ireland 36% of women who stop breastfeeding cite concern regarding low supply as the main reason for discontinuing, in Germany the figure is 95%, and this unique and impactful innovative product is a game changer. From growing up on an army barracks Roseanne learned from her mother that women need financial independence and also that disciple and consistency are key elements to the calculated risk of being a successful entrepreneur. With her 2 co founders they have created a product that is literally changing the world. A gorgeous conversation - do tune in !
2024-05-0453 minAn Entrepreneur Like YouAn Entrepreneur Like ... Mike WilsonWe talked wizardry and all things manifestation and magic in this wonderful episode. Meet Mike Wilson. "Folk want to meet folk" Mike is a passionate community builder and network 'connector' who makes things happen - we follow his story from an obsession with synthesiser music which led to a spot on pirate radio. His spark is "creativity + science." His journey then took him to London where he got into Fintech and Acid House ! Within three years he had married, moved to Asia and another new chapter had begun. Mike brought the first blackberry (device) to Europe ! I loved this...2024-03-1158 minAn Entrepreneur Like YouAn Entrepreneur like ... Rachel GottoA nautically themed podcast and radio show this month - meet Rachel Gotto who 'loves people' and has the most fascinating story. Rachel was born on the boat in West Cork (when her family arrived into Ireland in 1968 on the way to New Zealand) and from there her destiny and love of Ireland was sealed. Rachel's story is one of having faced extreme adversity, enormous healing both physically and mentally, and deep reflection with self awareness. This is an edge of the seat tale - with a trigger warning for those facing trauma. Grab cup of tea and hunker...2024-02-0657 minAn Entrepreneur Like YouAn Entrepreneur like ... Conor SweenyHappy New Year ! Meet Conor Sweeny, founder of DAE Ice cream - cracking start to 2024 - we delve into all sorts of deliciousness together. Conor taught himself to cook at 17 when he went vegetarian which opened a whole new world of opportunity. He began in a small cafe called Thyme out in Dalkey in 2016 and went on to complete a bachelors degree from DIT (now TUD in culinary arts).
During the first lockdown of Covid he was watching Tiger King (with the rest of the world) and eating a tub of plant based ice cream. It was ba...2024-01-1456 minAn Entrepreneur Like YouAn Entrepreneur like ... Niamh ShawTo round off the year this month's podcast explores 'Wonder and Awe!' We chat to Niamh Shaw who believes in 'Dreaming Big' and is on a mission to get to Space. Beyond the technological advancements, space travel offers us a unique perspective—a cosmic viewpoint that fosters a profound sense of interconnectedness and appreciation for our home planet. It's a reminder that, despite our differences, we are all passengers on Earth, hurtling through the cosmos together.
The journey into the great unknown is not just about conquering new frontiers but about discovering more about ourselves, our pl...2023-11-2658 minAn Entrepreneur Like YouAn Entrepreneur like ... Emma Keogh (Equiere)Fabulous episode of the podcast this month 'An Entrepreneur Like You' aired with Dublin South 93.9 FM. Meet Emma Keogh from Equieire. From an early obsession with horses and many weekends spent mucking out .. she went on to study the relationship between psychology, humans and horses. Realising the undeniable benefits of being around horses Emma knew she had found her tribe. Her path eventually led her to the UCD Innovation Academy where she undertook a Graduate Certificate in Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship with Eileen Diskin and Maurice Knightly. Pivoting, she then researched what people wear to ride horses, and realising...2023-11-0155 minAn Entrepreneur Like YouAn Entrepreneur like ... Ruth Guest Ruth is also an artist, photographer, drummer and Founder of Humans of Dublin.Finding her space in creativity - and detaching art from ego - We talk about life being a flash and a moment in time - and finding the flow state. Ruth's mantra is about harnessing your self knowledge to make an impact, and she has now turned her attention to the cyber world. Creating Sersha - a platform designed to educate and empower families to navigate the online world safely. Children can learn about communication and content online safely to make informed decisions. This will be run through...2023-10-0551 minAn Entrepreneur Like YouAn Entrepreneur like ... Yvonne ReddinThis month we meet the amazing Yvonne Reddin ! She dreamed of being a fashion designer but couldn't draw ! So she took up a career in hairdressing that took her across the globe to Australia but it was the stories she heard that sparked her dreams of being a writer. She came back to Ireland and started a journalism course that was the foundations of where her entrepreneurial journey has now taken her. We talk about being non conformists, taking risks, and about returning to education later in life. Patience and compassion for yourself are key to flourishing and surviving...2023-09-0754 minAn Entrepreneur Like YouAn Entrepreneur Like ... Ciaran O'ConnorIn this month's podcast we meet an inspiring young entrepreneur, Ciaran O'Connor from North Dublin. Ciaran started Soulfood kitchen while still at school running a pop up kitchen from his Ma's place in North Dublin - serving 458 meals at its peak - Ciaran became a trained chef and is now going on to represent Ireland at the Chef Olympics in 2024! Ciaran's Soulfood Oats can be found in cafes everywhere and Centra. Ciaran is a chef, a podcaster and an MMA fighter and an entrepreneur with big dreams - he wants to expand Soulfood Oats into a community based initiative so watch...2023-07-2856 minAn Entrepreneur Like YouAn entrepreneur like ... John BradyThis month's podcast is with the visionary John Brady who created Bowsy.
With such accolades as Winner of Tech Startup of the year; Irish Times Innovation Awards Finalist & Winner 2022 Chambers Ireland Diversity & Inclusion Award they are flying !
John takes us through his journey from living in Jakarta, Indonesia and coming home to Ireland to start his entrepreneurial endeavours - I often wonder are entrepreneurs born or made ? In John's case, it seems he may have been born into it, as he grew up seeing how hard his entrepreneur Father worked.
2023-07-0655 minAn Entrepreneur Like YouAn Entrepreneur like ... Aveline O'SullivanThis month I am delighted to share a roller coaster rip roaring romp of an interview with the amazing Aveline O' Sullivan of 'Bloom in a Box'
We discuss the label 'entrepreneur' and why more of us don't realise thats what we are. Aveline shares her journey (described as being a burning desire) and competition within herself - can we ever be done / happy / content or does the curiosity of the 'next' challenge keep us moving forward?
Always good in a crisis - and feeling she could do anything - she has redefined what it me...2023-06-0858 minAn Entrepreneur Like YouAn Entrepreneur like ... Killian StokesThis month we meet Killian Stokes. From working class bohemian beginnings he developed a 'gra' for the opportunities within the developing sectors. Exploring the inequality of access to fundamental basics, water, food, health, education he merged economics, business and travelling to find his 'ikigai' the one thing that would light him up and enable him to make a difference.
On a trip to Uganda he discovered the inequalities within the coffee sector and decided to make a difference. In a global industry worth over €100bn euro per year (and every day we drink a mind boggling 2 billion cups of coff...2023-04-3058 min
A Cuppa CoachingEpisode 11 with Dr. Lorraine(Lollie)Mancey from UCD Innovation AcademyIn this episode, I speak to multi-tasker extraordinaire, Dr. Lorraine(Lollie)Mancey! A lecturer & programme director in the innovation academy, an entrepreneur with multiple businesses, a celebrant, a podcaster, a mum and so much more!
After getting a scholarship to a private school at an early age and completing her degree and masters in anthropology, Lollie spent 10 years travelling across 30 different countries. Everything changed at 37, when simultaneously she started her PhD and became pregnant with her daughter.
We talk about her “ikigai” which is all about contribution fuelled by a strong sense of justice and she is passionate about equity in e...2023-04-0237 minAn Entrepreneur Like YouAn Entrepreneur like ... Joe Phelan (aka Alpaca Joe)This month we meet 'Alpaca Joe' - From procurement and pensions to running Ireland's most successful Alpaca farm, Joe Phelan takes us through his journey. From a farming family, he knew traditional farming would give diminishing returns - and he came across the amazing Alpaca. He immediately saw the value within Alpaca farming but prudently researched for 2 years before he made the leap. This decision took him to Peru and he ended up living in Wicklow with 100 Alpacas ! He launched Alpaca trekking with Prosecco and it took off to make him a market leader. With over 10 million views from...2023-03-3054 minAn Entrepreneur Like YouAn Entrepreneur like ... Michelle LawlorJoin us for this month's podcast. It all started with a dream of marrying an Italian man and living on a vineyard ! Michelle Lawlor nailed the (wine) Apprentice and moved from London to Hong Kong and what followed can only be described as a meteoric rise ! She learned how to negotiate living in a different culture and thrive - learning everything she could from those around her - and upon arriving back in Ireland horticultures loss became the vintner's win.
Using all her business experience she saw a gap in the Irish market for wine as nature intended...2023-03-0251 minAn Entrepreneur Like YouAn Entrepreneur like ... Seany McClearyThis month I have the extreme pleasure of chatting to Seany McCleary. A Monaghan native - who started washing cars n painting fences to raise the money to buy sweets in bulk (and re sell at school) with "Gerry Bon Bon" to working in a chip van age 14 -- Seany hustled his way through 'bandit country' all the way to New York; and there has been no stopping him. Learning from everyone along the way he has honed how to stay in his lane and keep solving problems. Inspired by travel and food, he understands how community and transparency is at the h...2023-01-3155 minAn Entrepreneur Like YouAn Entrepreneur like ... Kimberly BrophyWelcome to our first podcast of 2023 ! This month we meet the amazing Kimberly Brophy. Learning 'how to graft' from the family business she started her side hustle called Love Kimberly aged just 22. We dive into how isolating it can be as an entrepreneur, how crazy it can be trying to handle it all - especially when the business succeeds. Kimberly talks us through how her first business took off just from instagram, whilst still working full time. When she wrapped it, she knew there was another business in her. Coming into UCD Innovation Academy she honed an idea for a t...2023-01-0556 minAn Entrepreneur Like YouAn Entrepreneur like ... Rachel Murphy & Jiaqi ZhangMeet Rachel Murphy - from dancer and actress at an early age she always knew she was going to be an entrepreneur. She franchised the family business 'Fit Kids Fit Teens' aged 18 and has gone on to become a successful entrepreneur and educator. Rachel is passionate about experiential learning and embodied learning. She has found what works for her and now practices these divergent styles through her role in the UCD Innovation Academy. Now her dancers perform across Ireland and her business is flying - so of course she took on a Masters and now teaches at UCD ! Living proof that...2022-12-0656 minAn Entrepreneur Like YouAn Entrepreneur like ... Daren KnightJoin us for this month's podcast.
Meet Daren Knight MBA- a real life NINJA!
We had a fascinating conversation from joining the Royal Marines Commando and experiencing every kind of environment : Jungle, desert, mountain, Arctic. Daren has an incredible story and I learned so much. We chat about resilience, teamwork, agility, discipline, and so much more! (Finding out about 'Poo buddies' certainly surprised me!)
He became a bodyguard (of course it was all top secret as to who ...) but he does share stories as to working with 'High risk clients' with hypervigilance and a pro...2022-10-2956 minAn Entrepreneur Like YouAn Entrepreneur like ... Melissa HaywardMeet the Queen of Halloween who lives in Ireland's spookiest Halloween House.
This month's podcast is the spooky Halloween Edition.
Halloween originated in County Meath with the Samhain bonfires 2000 years ago to mark the end of the harvest.
A huge celebration, with feasting, fire performances and storytelling - Melissa built upon her love of Hallloween and made her passon into her dream job.
Graduating from the UCD Innovation Academy, Melissa was appointed as Creative Director of the PUCA festival !
We talk all things Halloween, tattoos, hair extensions, pubic wigs...2022-10-0155 minAn Entrepreneur Like YouAn Entrepreneur like ... Margaret HoctorThis month's podcast we meet the unstoppable Margaret Hoctor from Kilmullen Farm in Wicklow, not just lamb but also running a horse livery business, apple juice, seasonal sweetcorn, TV location work and much much more.
In Dublin we say "you don't lick it off the path" and for Margaret it all started with her mother's shop in the 1960s where she saw how authentic interaction is at the heart of a successful business.
From Ireland to Belgravia, working her way up as a nanny in the 1980s she explored her passions, attending exclusive London parties, studyi...2022-08-3153 minAn Entrepreneur Like YouAn Entrepreneur like ... Karen GrehanThis month's podcast we meet the incredible Karen Grehan.
Ever wondered how to build a business and brand whilst raising your kids ?
Karen created a lash business / training academy and brand after a devastating betrayal.
We talk 'everything eyelashes', and how to be a Mompreneur with 5 children and make it all work.
Karen is an award winning Lash educator and now mentoring women to create their own revenue streams and empower themselves.
Truly authentic, confident and marching to the beat of her own drum. A true gem.2022-08-1249 min
An Entrepreneur Like YouEntrepreneurs like ... Barbara Scully and Alana KirkJoin us for A No F*cks given approach with not one but TWO trailblazing feminist authors - New podcast out today !
I had such a blast with Barbara Scully; author of ‘Wise Up: Power, Wisdom, and the Older Woman’ Barbara believes we should 'Embrace Our Inner Crone' and start thinking about what we want to do with our golden time of Post-Menopausal freedom. Her book is a call to the 'Grey Army' to lead the way for the next generations. Her mantra is 'Embrace your Age but Don't be Defined by it'
We also meet the...2022-07-0156 minAn Entrepreneur Like YouAn Entrepreneur like ... Brian DownesThis month I had the privilege of chatting with Brian Downes from 'Performance Nerds'.
An 'intrepid traveller' with a remarkable story - from a career in accountancy in Limerick to doing business in West Africa culminating in many adventures not least getting arrested and finding himself involved in a sting operation in Ghana. Brian talks about how fundamental it is to align your values to what you do, how you spend your time and who you spend your time with. A vibrant speaker with strong entrepreneurial spirit, a love of mountains and a fascinbation with people across the...2022-05-3154 minAn Entrepreneur Like YouAn Entrepreneur like ... Liz GleesonThis month I interviewed Liz Gleeson, a psychotherapist who specialises in grief and loss. We had a beautiful chat about life, changes, fulfilment and purpose. Liz won a Social Impact Award for her company Shapes of Grief; which offers one of the best professional trainings in grief and loss for mental health and behavioural health professionals, delivered by twenty-six of the world’s leading experts in grief and loss. A true maverick in the field of change, do have a listen! 2022-04-0858 minAn Entrepreneur Like YouAn Entrepreneur like ... Jack HealyIn this month's podcast we meet the iconic Jack Healy - a maverick in branding and a real life rockstar ! Originating from West Clare (replete with music, poitin and bags of turf) and moving through NCAD studying viz com, Jack ended up in Italy working with the amazing Massimo Dolcini and thus a love affair with Italy began. Starting with Robert Plant dressed in leather to being Pavarotti's neighbour - we then delve deep into the advertising and branding business where Jack found a home with Saatchi & Saatchi. Moving on to co-found his own advertising agency and into the...2022-03-0358 minAn Entrepreneur Like YouAn Entrepreneur Like ... Loretta DignamHave you dreamed of leaving a corporate career but are worried about taking the leap ? Are you spinning a thousand plates and wondering if life has to be this way ? Then this podcast is for you - Loretta Dignam saw a gap in the market and created Ireland’s First Dedicated Menopause Clinic.
Loretta visualised a different future for herself and made it happen, harnessing personal circumstances and physiological change and combining them with a passion for helping women be as healthy as possible as they approach 50 and beyond.
We chat about being in the best sh...2022-02-0855 minAn Entrepreneur Like YouAn Entrepreneur like ... Natalie B ColemanA rip roaring and candid chat with Natalie B Coleman - fashion designer and activist. We discuss what feminism is for... how we change the narrative - the socialisation of genders, as well as period poverty, slow fashion, sheelagh na gigs, sustainability and the curiosity of being human 2022-01-2454 minAn Entrepreneur Like YouAn Entrepreneur like ... Eileen DiskinWith a PhD in flamingos - Eileen Diskin is also known by her colleagues as Dr of Play - championing creativity and innovation at every level. Eileen is the Education Innovation lead in UCD's Innovation Academy and recently designed a fantastic new course in sustainability. With her trusty pooch, Noodle by her side, Eileen takes us on a wonderful journey through the challenges of education, into living an authentic and passionate life from Stateside to Ireland. This is a Christmas story - come join us !2021-12-0356 minAn Entrepreneur Like YouAn Entrepreneur Like ... Aoife LawlerHave you ever dreamed of taking an idea and turning it into millions ?
My podcast guest this month is the unstoppable Aoife Lawler who did just that with the Irish Fairy Door Company - This is a phenomenal interview, authentic, heartfelt and joyful - we discuss magic, giving back, creativity and imposter syndrome as Aoife shares her story with us2021-10-3058 minAn Entrepreneur Like YouAn Entrepreneur Like ...Denis O ReillyAn absolute pleasure to chat with Denis O'Reilly today. Denis is an amazing storyteller, the most generous of spirits and a maverick in his ability to pivot for social change though setting up the Good Grub initiative - a not-for-profit initiative delivering over 75,000 nutritious fruit & veg parcels directly to the families of DEIS school children around Wicklow and Outdoor Spaces - he is a born entrepreneur with a heart of gold.
https://www.goodgrub.ie
https://outdoorspaces.ie2021-10-0458 minAn Entrepreneur Like YouAn Entrepreneur Like .. Deirdre MurphyThis is one episode you will not want to miss - a self made serial entrepreneur that responded to the Covid pandemic in the most original way !
No spoilers - just tune in and be amazed ! Deirdre shows us that anything is impossible with the right amount of hard work and determination
https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdre-murphy-acs/
2021-09-0758 minAn Entrepreneur Like YouAn Entrepreneur Like Melissa CurryMelissa Curry is an extraordinarily creative entrepreneur. With a career spanning decades and many undulations from Paris to Dublin and then a global reach before Covid snatched it away - this is a story you will want to hear. Melissa is a woman with a huge heart and incredible resilience.2021-08-0458 minAn Entrepreneur Like YouAn Entrepreneur Like Wendy StuntOn the first episode of An Entrepreneur Like You, Dr Lollie is joined by Wendy Stunt, serial entrepreneur, winner of Digital Business of the Year 2020 and Entrepreneur of the Year 2019. Director of Go Digicard and ambassador for Dublin Chamber, she chats about how she overcame challenges to turn her passion into her day job.
Keep up-to-date with Wendy by following her on social media - @wendystunt2021-07-0758 min
Petty Little ThingsEp.7 - Dish of the Day: Catfish feat. Kim Woodburn and Dr. LollieToday the girls serve up the dish of the day 'Catfish' as they share some of their own catfish experiences plus some of the listeners stories while joined in studio by Dr. Lorraine "Lollie" Mancey. Plus they get all the goss from TV star Kim Woodburn as she talks these so-called "grubby girls". Grab a snack… This is a juicy one!Follow us online:@PettyLittleThingsPod@VictoriaSecretDublin @Davina.Devine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-03-121h 14