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Start Scale SucceedEp 103 - From Fashion to Footwear with Brand Founder Nicki HoyneAfter selling her previous fashion brand, Nicki Hoyne launched her first collection of crossbody camera bags in October 2020 and she followed in 2021 with her footwear collection. Nicki has a wealth of experience in both the footwear and accessories industry, being nominated for multiple awards. That’s why she’s the perfect guest to join Nicole on this episode of Start Scale Succeed to share with you her knowledge through her life story. KEY TAKEAWAYS Nicki thought that her launch in October 2020 couldn’t have been a worse time, but the opposite was true as people were lookin...2023-06-2939 min
Tech Powered LuxuryFootprint of Fun, Individuality and Unapologetic Success: Nicki HoynePersonality driven and sustainability plastered all over the collections, Nicki epitomises the art of leading your own league. From Irish Kilkenny to London, Nicki candidly celebrates her spirit of being different, charting her own course. A larger than classroom student with affinity for magic, business driven Nicki took a deep learning curve with her entrepreneurship course after completing theatre school. Briefly after, Nicki did marketing jobs in London to immerse in the idea of starting her own business. Nicki's footwear brand, 'My Shinning Armour' opened the doors to redolent characters of Nicki's personality: go getter, unabashed love for fashion...2023-04-2559 min
The Bottom Line on KCLR#153: The Bottom Line: Business News of the Week; Insurance & Your Business; Fashion Business; & Sustainable Urban Mobility PlanThis week on The Bottom Line on KCLR, Norah Ryan, Owner & Managing Director of Barrow Training & Consultancy spoke with John about her own business, some of the issues facing small businesses at present as well as to chat through some of the business stories from the week.Seán Manicle of Manicle Property Insurance Claims joined John to discuss business insurance, the importance of ensuring that your property is not under insured, what business owners should look out for when renewing their policies and the common pitfalls that happen for businesses when they are making an insurance c...2023-04-2145 min
Your Mission, Your Message and Your Mindset in BusinessEpisode 52: Fun, fashion and creating a sustainable brand with Nicki HoyneEpisode 52 is here, and I'm so excited to get yet another fab guest on the show - this time it's all about fashion! Kilkenny native Nicki Hoyne started her career with Diageo, Nintendo, Marc Jacobs and Calvin Klein in Dublin, London and Australia. She founded award winning online accessories store, My Shining Armour, in 2014. Nicki combined her love of fashion and innovation to create the Irish success story. She also wanted to learn where products came from and their effects on our planet. She began researching how she could create more meaningful fashion accessories that were still...2021-11-101h 12The Bottom Line on KCLR#066: The Bottom Line - The Week in Business, Fashion, Innovation, Private Cloud Storage & Kilkenny Business Awards 2020Eamon Quinn Business Editor at the Irish Examiner joined John to discuss the top business stories from week. One such story was the global stock markets reaction to Pfizer's announcement regarding their Phase 3 vaccine trial, as investors eye a rebound in global growth for 2021.Nicki Hoyne, Entrepreneur and founder of the award winning online accessory store My Shining Armour, has launched her Nicky Hoyne Collection. The Collection of statement handbags are designed in Ireland and handmade in Spain. Nicki is working on ensuring that her brand becomes a fully sustainable brand with materials being sourced as...2020-11-1443 min
The Hero Podcast44. Aoife Mc Namara - Fashion DesignerLimerick born Aoife Mc Namara is founder of her eponymous sustainable, Irish made fashion label, Aoife Ireland.
After attending a fashion show in her teens, Aoife was bitten by the fashion bug. While her friends went travelling Aoife upped sticks and moved alone to New York to intern with Marc Jacobs and then to Paris. After 6 months of multiple jobs in the fashion capital she returned to Ireland and launched Aoife Ireland in 2019. Flash forward a year she has won multiple awards and her designs have been seen on some of Ireland's most stylish ladies. In this...2020-08-0746 min
The Hero Podcast43. Roisin Lafferty - Interior Architect & DesignerDublin born Roisin Lafferty is CEO of award winning studio, Kingston Lafferty Design. Roisin has become a creative force in interior architecture and design. Her distinctive, innovative and inspiring creations have appeared in Elle Decor and Wallpaper Magazine. She has been recognised by multiple international design awards and is the 2020 president of the Institute of Designers in Ireland. We chat, never having a plan B, continuous innovation and being female in a male dominated industry.
Website: https://kingstonlaffertydesign.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/róis%C3%ADn-lafferty-00886317/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...2020-07-2247 min
The Hero PodcastBONUS: REWIND SERIES: Laura Cunningham Magazine Editor & Social Media StarDue to Covid 19 we are not able to bring you new episodes of The Hero Podcast at the moment. Recording virtually brought some challenges and as the premise of The Hero Podcast is sitting down with someone and chatting to them in person I decided to take a few weeks off until I can do that again safely. For now, I am resharing some of the early episodes in a REWIND SERIES. This week we look back one of our most popular episodes, Episode 17 from May 2019 with the incredible Laura Cunningham.
Laura Cunningham has done it all and she's only...2020-07-0845 minThe Hero PodcastBONUS: REWIND SERIES - Niamh O'Donoghue From November 2018 when she was Digital Leader at Image.ie, now she's at British Vogue!!!Due to Covid 19 we are not able to bring you new episodes of The Hero Podcast at the moment. Recording virtually brought some challenges and as the premise of The Hero Podcast is sitting down with someone and chatting to them in person I decided to take a few weeks off until I can do that again safely. For now, I am resharing some of the early episodes in a REWIND SERIES. This week we look back at Episode 7 from November 2018 with the incredible Niamh O Donoghue.
I had watched from afar as she experimented, innovated and w...2020-06-2440 minThe Hero PodcastBONUS: REWIND SERIES - Nadine Reid TV Personality.This week following the death of George Floyd and the global outcry against systematic racism. It is not just a US problem but a global problem. I am working to educate myself to be actively anti-racist and to help dismantle systematic racism. It is important to keep this conversation going and to use our platforms to elevate black voices and to support the Black Lives Matter movement. This week we REWIND to our episode with the incredible Nadine Reid from September 2019.
Nadine Reid is a former celebrity make up artist turned TV, Social Media and Cover Star. Born in Birmingham, w...2020-06-1059 minThe Hero PodcastBONUS REWIND SERIES Michaela O Shaughnessy Social Media Manager at Teen Vogue September 2018Unfortunately due to Covid 19 we are not able to bring you new episodes of The Hero Podcast at the moment. Recording virtually brought some challenges and as the premise of The Hero Podcast is sitting down with someone and chatting to them in person I decided to take a few weeks off until I can do that again safely.
For now, I am resharing some of the early episodes in a REWIND SERIES. This week we look back at Episode 3 with the powerhouse but most importantly sweetheart that is Michaela O Shaughnessy.
Michaela is the Ga...2020-05-2741 minThe Hero Podcast42. Shane Finn - Endurance Athlete, PT, Podcaster, Coach and SpeakerShane Finn is an endurance athlete, personal trainer, podcaster, coach and speaker. In 2017 he ran 24 marathons in 24 days, followed by running and cycling 5,000 km across America in 5 weeks in 2018. To date, he has raised over €250,000 for spina bifida inspired by his best friend and cousin, Mary. Shane has turned his passion for endurance into a business. He uses technology to connect with clients all over the world from the beautiful Dingle in County Kerry. We chat through dropping out of college, why he decided to close his gym and how he maximises the 168 hours we all have in a we...2020-05-131h 05
The Hero Podcast41. Pat Kane Founder Of Sustainability Brand reuziBrazilian born Pat Kane studied Economics and Finance in Rio De Janeiro. She worked across Latin America and the Caribbean for tech multinationals where she met her Irish husband while at Digicel. They now live in Dublin with their 2 boys. After having her first child she saw the amount of waste created by a family household and began to investigate alternatives. Her passion for sustainability flourished into reuzi.ie, a sustainability store and resource. reuzi has grown to a bricks and mortar store in Dublin. We chat sustainability, customer experience and how you can still be chic while consuming more...2020-04-2954 min
The Hero Podcast40. Jill Deering & Gill Henderson Creators of Jill & GillWhen a mutual friend connected illustrator Jill Deering to printmaker Gill Henderson in 2016 they realised their combined talents could create something really special. That initial collaboration evolved into Jill & Gill, a multidisciplinary design studio. Their limited edition collections of fine art, fashion, textiles and design sell out in record time, even getting a shoutout from the iconic, Iris Apfel. We chat through their story, it may appear that everything they touch turns to gold (it kinda does) but behind every success story is one of highs, lows and a lot of hard work.
Website: https://jillandgill.com
Instagram: https://www...2020-04-151h 13The Bottom Line on KCLR#036: The Bottom Line - Tom Molloy, Fáilte Ireland, Entrepreneurs Academy, Talking Shop & Carlow Chamber of CommerceThis week John Purcell, chats to Tom Molloy Director of Public Affairs & Communications at Trinity College Dublin on all things business related amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.A sector that has been heavily impacted by the Coronavirus is the Tourism sector. Regional Development Director with Fáilte Ireland, Paul Keeley spoke with John Purcell to discuss the impact in further detail, to outline the help that is available and also highlight the supports online that are in place for businesses in the tourism industry. https://www.failteireland.ie/Supports/Managing-Business-in-Unprecedented-TimesLorraine Bowen Head of Im...2020-04-0648 min
The Hero Podcast39. Positivity Through Covid 19In light of the Corona Virus Pandemic I decided to share how I am keeping positive in Covid 19. My structured routine is helping me to feel in control and comfortable at this very uncertain time. I share my dad, Michael Hoyne's top 5 tips for businesses dealing with the serious business challenges they now face. I hope I can inspire coping skills to get you through.
If you are a small business owner, worried about the effect of Covid 19 on your business I'm happy to chat on the phone or video chat with you. I do not have all the answers b...2020-04-0127 minThe Bottom Line on KCLR#034: The Bottom Line - John Masterson Psychologist & Columnist, Ian Talbot CEO of Chambers Ireland, Rachael Doyle & Cathaoirleach Peter "Chap" CleereThis week on The Bottom Line, John Purcell talks to regular KCLR guest presenter John Masterson who is a Doctor of Psychology & columnist with Sunday Independent, as well as a communications adviser to businesses. John discusses how people in business can mentally adjust themselves to cope with the enormous challenges businesses have had to face & how they can equip themselves for the future challenges in the midst of the Covid-19 crisis. Ian Talbot, CEO of Chambers Ireland talks to John about the measures that are in place to support businesses in what are unprecedented times for business and...2020-03-2046 min
The Hero Podcast38. Emma Hogan Eyre - Beauty EntrepreneurEmma Hogan Eyre is the owner of award winning, top Irish skin clinic, Eyrebrushed Skin and Beauty Clinic. She excelled in music from a young age and became a music teacher in her early 20's. She loved to teach but not the constraints and challenges of working in schools. Always driven by her passions she turned to makeup artistry and caught the business bug. We talk, taking risks continuing to reinvent her business and the importance of the bottom line.
Website: https://eyrebrushed.ie
Instagram: @emmabeautybizconsultant, @eyrebrushedclinic
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Follow us on Instagram @thehe...2020-03-1858 minThe Bottom Line on KCLR#033: The Bottom Line - Network Kilkenny, Telenostic & Talking ShopThe Bottom Line on KCLR With Sunday 8th March being International Women's Day and with only days left for nominations to be sent in for Network Ireland Business Women of the Year 2020, John chats to Linda Codoul, Vice President of Network Kilkenny to hear more about their organisation and upcoming events.(www.networkireland.ie) Eamonn Power, Chief Technology Officer with Telenostic discusses their latest device which aims to provide rapid results and to be cost effective for all stakeholders. (www.telenostic.com)Talking Shop this week features two new guests: Mag Kirwan of...2020-03-0734 min
The Hero Podcast37. Emma Farrell - CEO of EF Creative Studios Talent AgencyEmma Farrell is a pioneer of Irish Makeup Artistry. The EF Creative Studios founder tells her story of cycling to jobs with her makeup kit on her back (because she couldn't afford a car) to winning the UK & Ireland leg of a global competition to be Creative Director for L'Oréal. She has painted the faces of The Corr's and Eva Longoria, walked the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival and worked with the iconic photographer, Rankin. Her meteoric rise came so fast it took a physical and mental toll forcing her to take a step back, reassess a...2020-03-0457 minThe Bottom Line on KCLR#032: The Bottom Line - fDi Rankings for the South East Region, Solar Energy, Local Enterprise Week 2020 & Talking ShopIn this week’s episode of The Bottom Line on KCLR John Purcell is joined by Alan Quirke, Director of Ireland South East to discuss the recent Financial Times fDi rankings for 2020/21. The rankings showed that Ireland South East is now recognised as a region for the future. We continue to examine the options available for more sustainable living, over the last number of weeks we’ve spoken about electric vehicles, we heard from an award winning green energy solutions company on how they are helping organisations change to their lower carbon footprint and this week we hear...2020-02-2935 minThe Bottom Line on KCLR#031: The Bottom Line - Dubai Duty Free CEO, Talking Shop & Award Winning Green Energy Solutions CompanyAs this week marked 100 days to the start of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open that takes place in Mount Juliet, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny, John Purcell spoke with Colm McLoughlin Executive Vice Chairman & CEO of Dubai Duty Free about his business journey in duty free which began in Shannon to current day where he is responsible for one of the leading airport retailers in the world which employs 6100 staff. Also this week John chats to Daniel Ring, Managing Director of Noel Lawler Green Energy Solutions on their recent win at the prestigious CIBSE (Chartered Institution of Bu...2020-02-2236 min
The Hero Podcast36. Aisling Keenan - Journalist/Content Creator/Creative DirectorAisling Keenan is a Freelance Journalist, Content Creator and Creative Director from Dublin. Her creative eye can be seen right across Irish media from contributing to your favourite magazines and radio shows to the stunning Brown Thomas beauty imagery and on her podcast, Private Education. We talk about losing her dream job, the freelance hustle, imposter syndrome and her latest genius project, Rogue Collective.
Website: https://www.aislingkeenan.com
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/private-education/id1463217827
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aislingmkeenan/
Instagram: @aislingmkeenan, @privateeducationpodcast
Twitte...2020-02-1959 minThe Bottom Line on KCLR#030: The Bottom Line - Local Business Issues & The Economy Post Election and Talking ShopOn this week's episode of The Bottom Line on KCLR John Purcell chats with economist Jim Power for his thoughts on the impact of GE2020 on the economy now and in the future as we wait for the formation of a new government. We also hear from Carlow Chamber of Commerce CEO Brian O'Farrell and Kilkenny Chamber of Commerce CEO John Hurley for local business reaction post-election & to get further insight into what local businesses will want to see from a new government. Our new feature Talking Shop continues this week with John Purcell & Co...2020-02-1537 minThe Bottom Line on KCLR#029: The Bottom Line - Engagement Rings, Wedding Planning & Our Latest Feature Talking ShopOn this week’s episode of The Bottom Line on KCLR John Purcell chats to two local business owners who won awards at the recent 4th Irish Wedding Awards. Tara FitzGerald of Planned by Tara, talks to John about her wedding planning business and how the business has gone from strength to strength since she started it in 2018. www.plannedbytara.ieJohn also chats to Rita Shanahan of Lorimat Jewellers, Kilkenny who for the second year running won Jeweller of the year at the awards. www.vintageengagementrings.ie This week we hear the fir...2020-02-0830 min
The Hero Podcast35. Hannah Saunders - Founder of Hannah Saunders PRDublin born Hannah Saunders is founder of her eponymous agency, Hannah Saunders PR. She cut her teeth in Dublin and New York before starting her London based agency in 2016. In under 4 years she has built a fashion, beauty and lifestyle PR business to rival any long established agency. She has worked with clients like Easilocks, Spotlight Oral Care, Therapie Clinic, Freddy Jeans and Bloom Magic to name but a few. We talk, setting yourself apart, being fearless and how experience will always trump what you study at university.
Website: https://hannahsaunderspr.com
Instagram: @hannahcjsaunders, @hannahsaunderspr
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The Hero Podcast34. Stephanie O’ Quigley - From Interning At Cocoa Brown To Beauty Publicist In New York.Dublin born Stephanie O’Quigley started her blog, which is now called StephanieOQuigley.com, while at college. A chance seating arrangement at a Cocoa Brown event led to an internship and then the role of Marketing Manager at the Irish business phenomenon. As Marissa Carters right hand woman, Stephanie learnt on her feet as the business grew to selling 3 bottles a minute worldwide. At just 21 she attended the Oscars with Cocoa Brown and become an accidental social media star. Then in 2016, Stephanie gave it all up for her dream of living in New York. in one of the toughest citie...2020-01-2253 min
The Hero Podcast33. Fleur Emery - Start Up ExpertFleur Emery is a start-up expert with 15 years’ experience both launching her own product ranges into major retailers and using her success to help other founders achieve. Her client roster includes Pip & Nut, Miso Tasty and Rosa Bloom. She recently spent three years setting up a premium ready meal business and with a product range ready to go, funding in place and interest from supermarkets decided to pull the plug and pivot her career. Fleur has lectured at UCL on Business & Branding, co-hosts the Courier podcast and has a regular column in the magazine. She regularly contributes as a spe...2019-12-2244 min
The Hero Podcast32. Emma Manley - Fashion DesignerFashion Designer, Emma Manley is the founder of her own eponymous label, Manley and Co-Creator of Bloss, a luxury Irish Designer Pop Up. Coming from an entrepreneurial family with a fashion designer mum, Emma always knew she wanted to be a fashion designer and nothing was going to get in her way. She interned in New York and in London with Alexander McQueen before returning to Ireland to launch her brand. We chat about making your own rules, competing by not competing and not taking no for an answer.
Website: www.manley.ie www.blossintl.com
Instagram: @emmakatemanley @manleystudio @blossireland
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The Hero Podcast31. Black Friday DissectedThis week my good friend Ros Russell joins me to dissect Black Friday, the opportunity, the pitfalls, the alternatives and give some advice on how to navigate it. Ros Russell is global commercial director at United Perfumes, she also runs her own strategic business consultancy, RMR Consult.
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The Hero Podcast30. MaryRose Simpson -Entrepreneur/Designer/AdvocateMaryrose Simpson is the ultimate slashie - Entrepreneur, founder of My Lady Bug, Irelands first period subscription box, Shopify Guru, Graphic Designer and Feminist Advocate. Side Note - She even vent viral on TikTok this summer (the girl who found the guys sunglasses lens at Electric Picnic!!) Maryrose and I met during the incredible Acorns program back in 2016 when we were both in the early days of our businesses. We chat about how her father's passing away at the age of 11 impacted her whole life, how her dream college degree wasn't right for her, starting her business, all things periods...2019-11-101h 09The Bottom Line on KCLR#018: The Bottom Line - Disruptive Innovation at Amplitude,On line accessories & gifting storeThis week on The Bottom Line with KCLR we hear from Kilkenny based entrepreneur Nicki Hoyne of myshiningarmour.com. Nicki chats to John about her online accessories and gifting store. She discusses how and when the business came about, how she got her business featured in some of world’s leading fashion Magazines, as well as, offering some advice for those who may be thinking of starting up their own business. Over the last number of weeks Amplitude the conference on disruptive Innovation and the industries involved have been a feature on the show and this wee...2019-11-0926 min
The Hero Podcast29. Emma Kelly - Elevate PR#30 Emma Kelly - Elevate PR
Emma Kelly is one of Ireland's PR powerhouses She founded her Dublin based PR and Creative Agency, Elevate in 2001. Clients include Charlotte Tilbury, Kildare Village, Universal and Lily O Briens. We chat the reality of PR, Influencer marketing and how trying to predict the future is a thing of the past.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmakelly3/
Website: https://www.elevate.ie
Emma's Instagram: @emmaelevate
Elevate's Instagram: @elevatepr
Elevate's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevatepr
Elevate's Twitter: https://twitter.com/elevatepr
Emma Recommends: Simon Sinek "Start With Why?" https://www.easons.com/start-with-why-simon-sinek-97802419582232019-10-2738 min
The Hero Podcast28. Nadine Reid - TV PersonalityNadine Reid is a celebrity make up artist turned TV, Social Media and Cover Star. Born in Birmingham, with Jamaican roots she now lives in Dublin sharing a home with 94 year old Minnie. I met Nadine in Preen in December 2017. She did my makeup the morning of my TedxTalk when I was so nervous and apprehensive. She let me practice my speech, putting me right at ease. We talked about life, its meaning and the importance of happiness (thats what the TEDxTalk is about). Flash forward a couple of months and when I tried to book Nadine again, to my...2019-10-1357 min
The Hero Podcast27. Jo Browne Founder Of Jo BrowneJo Browne is founder of her eponymous brand, Jo Browne. She always loved solid perfumes and when in 2013 she could no longer find any she decided to make her own. In 2016 she launched her business from her hometown of Hacketstown in Carlow. Since then, the brand has become a multi-award winning success story. Jo tells her story of building her business her way, balancing family life and the demands of a thriving business. She is a lesson in determination, grit and "where there's a will there's a way".
Website: https://jobrowne.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jobrowne_ireland/
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The Hero Podcast26. Grace O’Mahony - Model#26 Grace O'Mahony - Model
Kilkenny gal Grace O'Mahony is one of Irelands top model. A total sweetheart, she is a million miles from the stereotypical model. Case and point, she still works in the family petrol station often selling magazines with her face on the cover. Having suffered with scoliosis in her teens she owns her looks and has worked hard to get where she is today. She tells her story so far and her hopes for whats next.
Instagram @gracefomahony
Bookings: https://1stoption.ie/talent/gracie/
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The Hero Podcast25. Niamh Hogan - Skincare EntrepreneurNiamh Hogan is the owner of multi-award winning, Irish made, natural skincare brand, Holos. A serial entrepreneur, having been a holistic therapist for 15 years, her clients wanted to buy the blended oils she used in her therapy and Holos was born. Niamh has an unshakable belief in her products, proven by winning the coveted "Most Innovative Irish Brand at the 2018 Image Beauty Award. It has been far from an easy ride, Niamh tells her story of building her business, her way, in a highly competitive industry, what winning awards really mean and how she harnesses her fear to propel her...2019-09-0147 min
The Hero Podcast24. Courtney Smith - Fashion StylistCourtney Smith is a Fashion Stylist, Creative Director & Designer. Her online feeds are filled with dreamy outfits, exotic locations and glamourous photoshoots. She is "living the dream" but if you look closely you'll see that Courtney's life is hard work, long hours and being the biggest risk taker in the room. In this episode we talk the business of fashion, taking leaps of faith and how choosing passion projects over a pay cheque is the only way to keep delivering in a creative role.
Instagram: @courtneysmithstyle
Twitter: @cocosmithstyle
Website: https://www.courtneysmith.ie
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneystylist/
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The Hero Podcast23. Jackie Tyrrell - All Star HurlerJackie Tyrrell is a Kilkenny All Star Hurling Superstar. Hurling is an amateur Irish sport played at a professional level. Kilkenny, (specifically the years that Jackie played) has been the most successful team in the history of the sport. He is one of the most hard working people I've ever met, a complete perfectionist, he gives 100% to whatever he is doing. This episode is not about hurling but about hard work, determination and making a commitment to be the best you can be. Now retired from the sport, Jackie tells his stories of the euphoric high of winning, overcoming self...2019-08-0445 min
The Hero Podcast22. Geraldine Jones - Skin Expert & Beauty EntrepreneurGeraldine has taken her passion for skin and turned it into a thriving business Mediskin in Nenagh, Tipperary. Her commitment to expertise and quality has seen incredible success, with the business winning multiple coveted industry and business awards. Not content with an award winning clinic, she has just launched her own cosmeceutical products and had a baby within months of each other. Geraldine is one of the most hard working, driven people I know, she does not settle for less than excellent and her expertise is clearly written all over her face with her own flawless skin.
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The Hero Podcast21. Heidi Higgins - Fashion DesignerHeidi Higgins always wanted to be a fashion designer. Some might say you must be in the fashion capitals of the world to have a thriving fashion label but Heidi has done it her way. She runs her premium fashion label, by her own rules, from her hometown of Portlaoise. From humble beginnings she stuck to her vision of creating high quality, limited quantity, design-led pieces to become one of Irelands shining fashion stars.
Heidi Higgins Boutique 42 Grattan St, Kylekiproe, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32 HR62
Website: https://heidihiggins.com/
Instagram: @heidihiggins
Twitter: @higginsheidi
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidihigginsfashiondesign/
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The Hero Podcast20. Jennie McGinn - Tech Entrepreneur & Digital ExpertJennie McGinn is some woman for one woman. An OG Blogger, Tech Entrepreneur of Prowlster & Opsh, University Lecturer, Brand Specialist, Agency Owner and all round Digital Expert. Jennie was at the forefront of the very new and very unknown world of digital and tech. She has a wealth of experience and wisdom that came from taking risks and experimenting in an evolving industry. Experience, no university can teach and that money can not buy. Her story to date is inspiring, exciting and scary. It hasn't been an easy road but it has been worth it. Enjoy!
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The Hero Podcast19. Niamh Martin Make Up Artist & CEO Of NIMA BrushNiamh Martin finished school at 16, throwing herself into the working world, keen to make money and find her niche. She discovered a passion for makeup and business. Niamh has done her time on counter in the beauty halls of Selfridges & Harrods, been a teacher, a sales rep and everything in between. She tells her story of how she combined her passions to create the award winning Nima Brush, the ups and downs of her career and finding allies in the unlikeliest of place. It hasn't been an easy ride but it has all been worth it.
www.niamhmartin.com
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The Hero Podcast18. - Claudia Gocoul Managing Director at Carter Beauty CosmeticsClaudia Gocoul graduated from DCU with a BA in Journalism in 2014. 2 years later she was fashion editor at Xposé Magazine. Now at 25, she is the Managing Director at Carter Beauty Cosmetics. We chat about how she has come so far in such a short period of time, how hard work, self belief and having to do it all at a fashion magazine gave her transferable skills that have seen Carter Beauty Cosmetics skyrocket in less than a year to international acclaim featuring on Arianna Grande & Kourtney Kardashian.
Instagram: @claudiagocoul
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-gocoul-78624748
Twitter: @Gocoul
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The Hero Podcast17. Laura Cunningham Magazine Editor & Social Media Star.Laura Cunningham has done it all and she's only getting started. Popstar, Blogger, Award Winning Editor, Tech Entrepreneur, Author, Activist & Social Media Star. She is a seriously talented and accomplished lady. She talks through her career, life and taking a step back to get what she really wants. Instagram & Twitter: @cunninghamlaura Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-cunningham-42525417/2019-05-1243 min
The Hero Podcast16. Joanne Condon - Furniture Artist & UpcyclerJoanne Condon is a creative force to be reckoned with. She studied Art in Crawford, Cork, intent on being an art teacher but soon found the structure of teaching capped her creativity. Flash forward to 2019, Joanne hosts sell out furniture painting workshops all over Ireland, she is RTE's Today Show upcycle and DIY expert, the DIY columnist for Confetti magazine and all round Instagram gold.
We chat about her journey to where she is today, what drives her, what it's really like to crowdfund, burnout, vision boards and what's next for her limitless creativity.
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The Hero Podcast15. Nicki Hoyne On Solo TravellingThis week I’m chatting about travelling solo how I find it, why I do it, what it’s like, the pro’s & con’s of it and why you should give it a go!
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Contact Nicki @nickihoyne on Instagram or Twitter2019-03-1729 min
The Hero Podcast14. Joan Mulloy Solo Offshore SailerEver heard of Grainne O Malley, the Pirate Queen of Ireland? In the 1500’s she sailed from Ireland up the Thames to meet Queen Elizabeth 1 at Greenwich Palace to persuade her to stop the English from encroaching on Irish nobles. They struck a deal and became firm pen pals. A story that should have held a place in Irish history, instead was deleted from history and her story became nothing more than a myth. In recent years author Anne Chambers had proven the myth true. Joan Mulloy is a descendant of Grainne. She grew up with the stories of her he...2019-03-0434 min
The Hero Podcast13. Stephanie Barry Travel Expert & Blogger @stephmylifeCork native Stephanie Barry completed a degree is BIS in University College Cork and at 23 she moved to London to work in investment banking where she met her now husband, Tim. Steph caught Tim’s travel bug and love of Asia. Every trip away they imagined packing their bags and taking off around the world. About to get married and headed towards putting down roots. It was now or never. They sold their belongings and in April 2016 they left on a one way ticket to Bangkok with no plan beyond their first hotel. At first reluctant to blog Steph decided to...2019-02-2448 minThe Hero Podcast12. Andrea Horan Founder Of Tropical PopicalFrom discovering her love of "the sesh" to 10 years in PR at Thinkhouse to founder & Madam of Tropical Popical, Andrea Horan has some serious human insight. Saoirse Ronan's mention of Tropical Popical on the Ellen Show launched it into the stratosphere and Andrea was constantly asked when Tropical Popical would do "more". Andrea realised that success to her was how she could empower and make people feel. Her authenticity, outlook and passion for the power of the sesh is an interesting and thought provoking listen. Andrea is one woke lady! Have you ever thought about how crucial "the sesh" is...2019-02-0441 min
The Hero Podcast11. Louise Stokes Owner & Designer Of LoulerieLouise Stokes dreamed of working in fashion. After graduating from Trinity College Dublin she interned with Louise Kennedy before moving to NYC where she found herself working with cutting edge jewellery designers like Alexis Bittar. In the fast paced New York jewellery industry, she calls Game Of Thrones for interns, Louise was exposed to the best in the business and learnt everything from picking stones to invoicing. In 2007 she returned to Ireland to open Loulerie, a curated edit of design lead jewellery. Almost immediately she was faced with the economic downturn. She persevered and Loulerie now boasts 2 stores, a thriving...2019-01-2740 min
The Hero Podcast10. Rugile Mikutovskiene Founder Of Ella IconicI sat down with Rugile Mikutovskiene, CEO & Founder Of Ella Iconic known for its stunning CEO Of My Own Life Planner. We chat about her journey so far from City Of London corporate banking to Stationery Start-Up. How passion, perfectionism and never underselling herself has led her to create one of the stationery worlds hottest new brands.
Instagram: @ellaiconic
Website: www.ellaiconic.co.uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rugile-mikutovskiene-78b848212019-01-2042 min
The Hero Podcast9. Julie Cobbe Of Stylefish On Finding BalanceMy childhood friend, Julie Cobbe, creator of Stylefish.ie, tells her story of how a love of fashion and teaching has taken her on a personal journey that has evolved as she has through her 20’s and 30’s from fashion masterclasses in a recession to Dragon’s Den to realising that sometimes success is letting go, making your own rules and that finding balance can be the greatest success of all.
Instagram: @Julie_cobbe
www.stylefish.ie
Information on her next course:
http://stylefish.ie/diploma-in-personal-styling/personal-stylist-training-cost-dates/2019-01-1346 min
The Hero Podcast8. Leah Haines Of Net-A-Porter - If You Don’t Ask You Don’t GetAt 24, Leah Haines has a stellar career in luxury fashion. From Erdem to Simone Rocha, ASOS and now at Net A Porter she knows the inner workings of the fashion industry from packing boxes to presenting a collection to top fashion buyers. From Birr in Offaly she studied Fashion Design at Limerick School Of Art & Design. At 20 and in her 3rd year she spent the summer interning in London and realised that she had the skills to stay and get a job. Shes been in London ever since. The key to her success; “If you don’t ask, you don’t get”...2018-12-0242 min
The Hero Podcast7. Niamh O’Donoghue Digital Leader At Image Magazine Is One To WatchIf you don’t know who Niamh O’Donoghue is you need to stop and pay attention. I’ve watched from afar as she has experimented, innovated and worked her ass off to get where she is today. Currently the Digital Leader at Image Publications, she’s been part of its metamorphosis from fashion magazine to media powerhouse and she’s only getting started. Behind her big smile, warmth and colourful style is a story that might break some but has given her the drive and determination to live the life of her dreams. She has her sights set firmly on world d...2018-11-2637 min
The Hero Podcast6. Jane Asple Founder Of Emma By JaneJane Asple always wanted to work in fashion retail and set her sights on her dream job as a fashion buyer. Travelling the world as a London based buyer for Primark she was living her dream. The funny thing about achieving your dreams is they are then stepping stones to bigger dreams. She gave up the dream job to chase a wilder dream of having her own fashion brand. She moved back to Ireland to launch Emma By Jane. Her jewellery designs have appeared in British Vogue and are firm favourites amongst Irelands most fashionable ladies. We chat about her...2018-11-1854 min
The Hero Podcast5. Lorna Ruane: From Bookies Clerk To The Big SpaceshipLorna Ruane is my favourite high achiever. The oldest girl in a family of 10, in her teens she worked as the clerk in her fathers bookies training her brain to work like a computer. We met on Snapchat and have become real life mates who spend hours chatting about anything and everything whenever I’m in NYC. Listen in on one of our mega chats where we talk about the reality of a PHD, even with a fun topic like fashion marketing, living and working in New York City, branding and how she came to work at Big Spaceship with Yo...2018-11-1151 min
The Hero Podcast4. Nicki Hoyne Top Tips On How To Start A BusinessOne of the most common questions I get asked is, I have an idea but how do I start a business? This episode is a quick chat through my tips on how to take that leap and begin. From to do lists to business plans, networking and the 3 things I wish I knew then that I know now. Let me know what you think, what you got from it or if you have any questions DM me on Instagram @theheropodcast or @nickihoyne. I would love you to subscribe rate and review. Nicki :)2018-10-1418 min
The Hero Podcast3 .Michaela O’Shaughnessy Teen Vogue’s Social Media ManagerIn this episode I’m joined by Michaela O’ Shaughnessy, the Galway Gal taking New York by storm. She arrived in New York after college, landing not one but two dream jobs working at MTV and now as the Social Media Manager at Teen Vogue. She invited me to One World Trade Center to chat, Anna Wintour, Kylie Jenner, The Met Ball and what it's really like to work at the most prestigious publishing house in the world. Follow Michaela on Instagram @lifeofaladybear and Linkdin https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaela-o-shaughnessy-206a1a9b/2018-09-3037 min
The Hero Podcast2. Ros Russell RMR Consult - Meet My MentorEpisode 2 featuring one of my besties and mentor, Ros Russell. Ros has over 15 years of international experience in luxury brand building and commercial strategy with brands such as, Burberry, Selfridge’s and Luxottica . She has been a massive influence on My Shining Armour and is a great sounding board for strategy and executing a best in class brand. Ros Russell at LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ros-russell-0467257/ ros.russell@hotmail.com Instagram: @rosrussell12018-09-0241 min
The Hero Podcast1. Nicki Hoyne - Why I’m PodcastingHorray for Episode 1 Of The Hero Podcast. To kick off let’s start with Who am I (Nicki Hoyne)? Why have I started podcasting? and who’s the Hero? I’d love to hear your feedback and questions so DM us on Instagram @theheropodcast or see what I’m up to @nickihoyne. My Tedxtalk: https://youtu.be/I-ah09HPIHo2018-08-0736 min