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Join us each week as we hear the inspirational stories behind the powerhouse businesses that make up the Guaranteed Irish members' network. Guaranteed Irish Stories is sponsored by FBD Insurance, Ireland’s largest homegrown insurer.
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On this week's episode of the Guaranteed Irish Business Podcast, Peter Clancy, CEO of Lough Ree Distillery, chats to us about how they chose the name of their 'Barts' range of spirits, developing Lanesborough into a world-renowned spirits producing town, and being the Licensed Operator for 'Ecospirits' in Ireland.
Learn more at loughreedistillery.com
On this week's episode of the Guaranteed Irish Business Podcast, Owen Keogh, Head of Sustainability in Musgrave Group, discusses the group's wider network of businesses and brands, their new sustainability practices, and the incredible value of Irish food & drink exports, which topped €16.7billion in 2022, and the upcoming Guaranteed Irish Food & Drink Forum Event.
Register to attend Guaranteed Irish Food & Drink Forum Event: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/guaranteed-irish-food-and-drink-event-2023-tickets-486944974527?utm_campaign=2023-05+Prof+Services+Month&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--mWVkqii7OiJ-HMHVP9UNpjspH56D-ptnvlXBFQ06W2wODoPxPYOOQJJn7out6y0XZ4KoW&utm_medium=email&utm_source=hs_email
Learn more at musgravegroup.com/
On this week's Guaranteed Irish Business Podcast, Barry Kerrigan from Kerrigan's Butchers chats to us about their "Foods for Fitness" range, being in business for over 50 years, and their unique range of "Fakeout" meals.
Learn more at https://kerrigans.ie/
On this week's episode of the Guaranteed Irish Business Podcast, Rachel Slevin from Tara Slevin Group chats to us about the importance of maintaining their identity as a family run business, how they sustainably produce products, and how an incredible journey of weight loss has given her a new lease on life and a new approach to managing her business.
Learn more at taraslevingroup.ie
Ahead of their big rebrand and re-opening this week, we sat down with Eimear Sinnott from Emerald Park to discuss their rebranding from 'Tayto Park', their exciting new rides and attractions, and if the 'twisted chips' will still be available after the re-opening.
We have 2 Family Passes to Emerald Park to give away - visit instagram.com/guaranteed_irl to enter
Book your tickets for Emerald Park at emeraldpark.ie
On this week's episode we celebrate International Women's Day with special guest Gillian Harford, Country Director of the 30% Club Ireland.
Gillian chats to us about female leadership, "pinkwashing" and how Ireland are one of only 3 countries to have exceeded the 30% target.
Learn more at 30percentclub.org
On this episode of Guaranteed Irish Stories, Bríd is joined by Marissa Carter, founder of Cocoa Brown, the award-winning Irish beauty brand that changed the game with its 1 Hour Tan Mousse. Also joining the conversation is her husband and business partner, Ronan O’Flaherty.Together, they share the story behind the meteoric rise of Cocoa Brown and the grit it took to survive the bumps along the way.✨ How a surprise endorsement from Kris Jenner catapulted the brand into the global spotlight — and what it meant for Cocoa Brown’s future 🔥 The firestorm of 2019, when the business nearly collapsed overnight 📈 How they’ve fought back, winning back shelf space and consumer trust with quiet determination. Why Marissa is fiercely proud to be part of the Guaranteed Irish community — and how Irish brands lift each other upThis episode is all about resilience, reinvention, and real talk from one of Ireland’s most inspiring female founders
In this very special episode of Guaranteed Irish Stories, Bríd speaks to Dr. Norah Patten — award-winning STEM advocate, aerospace engineer, and Ireland’s future astronaut 🌍🚀.Raised in Co. Mayo with a lifelong obsession with space, Norah’s dream is now becoming a reality: in June 2024, it was announced that she will undertake a commercial spaceflight, making history for Ireland.They discuss:📈 The rapid growth of Ireland’s space sector, including her work at Réaltra — Ireland’s only 100% Irish-owned space electronics company🧪 What astronaut training actually involves, from 4G force simulations to underwater testing and everything in between🌌 Her exciting upcoming mission, and what it means for young people dreaming big in STEMDr. Patten is also this year’s recipient of the Guaranteed Irish Special Recognition Award for her incredible contribution to science, space, and education.This is one small step for Norah… one giant leap for Irish innovation.On the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast we speak to trailblazers from the Guaranteed Irish business community about how their businesses stay competitive in a global marketplace, what it stands for, its contribution to the local community and its support for Irish jobs.
Our guest on this episode of Guaranteed Irish Stories is David McRedmond, CEO of An Post, one of Ireland’s largest and most iconic businesses. With over 10,000 employees, An Post has evolved far beyond its origins in mail — now leading the way in parcel delivery, financial services, insurance, and retail.In this thought-provoking conversation, David shares:💼 His definition of leadership, shaped by bold thinkers like Michael O’Leary 🙅 Why he believes government regulation is ‘off the scale’ - and how it’s choking the economy📦 How An Post has transformed into a modern tech company, embracing innovation while staying true to its public missionEach week on the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast, we speak to trailblazers from the Guaranteed Irish business community about how they remain competitive on the global stage while making a meaningful local impact.
Our guest on this episode of the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast is Patrick Murphy, CEO of Codex, a proud Irish business that has been profitable every year since its founding in 1979.In this conversation, Bríd and Patrick chat about:💼 Big ambitions for Codex as it continues to evolve in a competitive market 🧩 A partnership with an Irish autism charity that's helping to reimagine the modern office for neurodivergent employees 👨👦 Lessons from his father, who founded the business and continues to inspire its values todayEach week on the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast, we speak to trailblazers from the Guaranteed Irish business community about how they remain competitive on the global stage while making a meaningful local impact.
Our guest on this episode of the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast is Joanne Reilly, the founder of Kinvara Skincare, an Irish brand specialising in natural, plant-powered skincare products.Bríd and Joanne discuss:Why she believes the Irish beauty industry has never been strongerHer PHD in Elephant conservation that underpins Kinvara Skincare’s eco-friendly missionAnd she has some specific ‘Sophie Morris’ style advice for Irish consumers about ultra-processed skincare productsOn the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast we speak to trailblazers from the Guaranteed Irish business community about how their businesses stay competitive in a global marketplace, what it stands for, its contribution to the local community and its support for Irish jobs.
Our guest on this episode of the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast is Noel Keeley, Musgrave.On this episode, Bríd and Noel discuss: The future of Irish shopping and how population growth will change our shopping habits.Why the wave of health food and wellness products are here to stay.And understanding what the town shop does for the cohesion of the entire local community.On the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast we speak to trailblazers from the Guaranteed Irish business community about how their businesses stay competitive in a global marketplace, what it stands for, its contribution to the local community and its support for Irish jobs.
Our guest on this episode of the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast is Pat Phelan, the Managing Director of Ballymore IrelandBríd and Patrick discuss:The ways the construction industry can deliver on the need to urgently build more houses.Why there’s a need for a reality check for apartment building.And why the biggest challenge facing house building Ireland is LAND.On the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast we speak to trailblazers from the Guaranteed Irish business community about how their businesses stay competitive in a global marketplace, what it stands for, its contribution to the local community and its support for Irish jobs.
Our guest on this episode of the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast is Shane O’Reilly who is the MD of sustainable futures at KPMG Ireland. With over 20 years of experience of the global construction materials market having joined KPMG from CRH, he leads their ESG & Sustainability service line. On this episode, Bríd and Shane discuss:Why Ireland taking a lead on sustainability matters even if others are lagging behind.How there’s a need to clearly explain to Irish businesses why trusting local supply chains is so important.Why it’s vital that sustainability reporting is demystified and made simple for Irish SMBs to fully embrace it.On the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast we speak to trailblazers from the Guaranteed Irish business community about how their businesses stay competitive in a global marketplace, what it stands for, its contribution to the local community and its support for Irish jobs.
Our guest on this episode of the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast is Suzie O’Neill, the owner of AYU cosmetics and a new member of the Board of Guaranteed Irish.On this episode, Bríd and Suzie discuss:*the magic moment when she knew she’d cracked the formula for the brand’s famous concealer product* AYU’s ownership structure * And there’s even a delve into the profit margin for the cosmetics industry as a whole.On the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast we speak to trailblazers from the Guaranteed Irish business community about how their businesses stay competitive in a global marketplace, what it stands for, its contribution to the local community and its support for Irish jobs.
Our guest on this episode of the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast is Damien McCann Chairman of Guaranteed Irish and CCO of Viatel Technologies.On this episode, Bríd and Damien discuss:* Damien’s appointment to Chairperson of the Guaranteed Irish board and his vision for the network.* The importance of collaboration between indigenous companies and multinational companies to create and maintain a cohesive supply chain.* And why he believes technology has brought us to the cusp of the next industrial revolution. On the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast we speak to trailblazers from the Guaranteed Irish business community about how their businesses stay competitive in a global marketplace, what it stands for, its contribution to the local community and its support for Irish jobs.
Our guest on this episode of the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast is writer, broadcaster and comedian, Barbara Scully.
As our 2024 season of podcasts draws to a close we take the time to reflect on some core themes for Irish business:
How gender politics has shaped the evolution of Irish workplaces
Why it’s vital for businesses to embrace valuable experience
And in the 50th year of Guaranteed Ireland, Barbara and host Bríd O’Connell consider how Ireland has moved on from the days when being world class and being Irish were mutually exclusive.
On the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast we speak to trailblazers from the Guaranteed Irish business community about how their businesses stay competitive in a global marketplace, what it stands for, its contribution to the local community and its support for Irish jobs.
Our guest on this episode of the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast is Joanne Geary, Managing Director of Ireland’s leading home and property portal, MyHome.ie.
On this episode, Bríd and Joanne discuss:
- Why it’s important to describe what’s happening in Irish housing supply as a ‘crisis’
-Why the government actually needs to build 200k houses this year and the ideas that will stimulate increased output by property developers
- Her experience of being a female leader in a male-dominated sector
On the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast we speak to trailblazers from the Guaranteed Irish business community about how their businesses stay competitive in a global marketplace, what it stands for, its contribution to the local community and its support for Irish jobs.
Our guest on this episode of the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast is Crystel Robbins Rynne the Chief Operating Office of HR Locker which is an employee management software application.
Crystel explains how HR Locker has embraced CSRD reporting and advises on how they’ve achieved staff buy-in on it. Crystel tells Bríd about the innovations and ideas they have to maintain and grow culture in a fully remote company. How do you communicate culture to graduates and new starters in this environment? There’s also a discussion about the need for an increased focus on a ‘scale to stay’ model rather than the current ‘scale to sell’ culture that is rife amongst Irish start-ups.
On the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast we speak to trailblazers from the Guaranteed Irish business community about how their businesses stay competitive in a global marketplace, what it stands for, its contribution to the local community and its support for Irish jobs.
Our guest on this episode of the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast is Dean Rock, the 8-time All Ireland winner who is now the National Sales Manager for Procure.ie - the largest utility broker in the company with over 6000 commercial customers.
He tells Bríd about how he has applied the same thirst for incremental improvement that he saw with the Dubs to his business career. He sees the GAA skillset being an ideal basis for success in business. And it’s a key part of Procure’s recruitment strategy as Dean is joined in the company by Cork hurling legend Seán Óg O’hAilpín and Noel Sheehy from Tipperary.
On the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast we speak to trailblazers from the Guaranteed Irish business community about how their businesses stay competitive in a global marketplace, what it stands for, its contribution to the local community and its support for Irish jobs.
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