Life and Leadership Podcast

On this episode Bobby's guest is the Cork based entrepreneur Michael O'Flynn whose decades-long career in property is defined by vision and determination. From modest beginnings, he founded what would become one of Ireland’s biggest and most influential property development companies.  As chairman and CEO of the O’Flynn Group, he has overseen major residential, commercial, and industrial projects across Ireland and abroad, shaping skylines and transforming neighbourhoods. He weathered one of the toughest eras in Irish property history, to rebuild his business with conviction and tenacity.  He’s also a key policy figure in Ireland's construction sector and an outspoken advocate for meaningful housing reform.

My guest today is an entrepreneur whose name is synonymous with trustworthy skincare expertise. Jennifer Rock, also known as The Skin Nerd, founded her consultation company and the multi-award-winning skincare range Skingredients out of a passion for a science-led, holistic approach to skin health. An educator, author, and leading voice in the beauty industry, she has inspired and helped thousands feel confident in their own skin through her results-driven philosophy.

This episode's guest is the fabulous Laura Dowling, a pharmacist who has redefined what it means to work in modern healthcare. An entrepreneur, author, podcaster, social-media voice, and passionate women’s health advocate, Laura brings a rare blend of scientific expertise and relatability to her FabÜ brand and its award-winning nutritional supplements. With her signature humour, openness, and commitment to helping women live healthier lives, she continues to grow her platform and elevate conversations around female self-care.

In this weeks episode Bobby Kerr talks to an entrepreneur who turned a small idea about healthier drinks into a global beverage brand. As the founder of VitHit, former rugby player Gary Lavin built a multimillion-euro company from the ground up. From driving across the country in the early days to get his drinks onto shop shelves, to scaling into 18 markets worldwide, Gary’s story is a case study in setbacks, resilience, and entrepreneurial instinct.

In this episode we’re joined by Ireland’s most beloved culinary voices, renowned chef, and restaurateur Neven Maguire. From his home base at the award-winning MacNean House in Blacklion, Co. Cavan, Neven has not only championed fresh Irish produce and simple, joyful cooking, he has also built a hugely successful business that has become a destination for food lovers across the country. He’s the author of bestselling cookbooks, the host of hugely popular TV series, and a familiar presence to anyone who’s ever tried to recreate one of his dishes at home. Warm, down-to-earth, and endlessly passionate about good food, Neven has become a trusted guide for cooks of all ages. 

In this episode Bobby speaks to his namesake journalist and entrepreneur Aine Kerr who has worked at the cutting edge of technology and information. Few people are as impressive as Aine, she was a co-founder of Kinzen, Managing Editor at Storyful and had leadership roles at Spotify and Facebook. In this conversation, she offers a wealth of insights on the realities of start-up life, the art of pivoting to realign a business, and the ways her personal values have guided her career and leadership journey.

Our first guest on the new season of Life and Leadership with Bobby Kerr is Mark Fennell, a high performance life coach, author and motivational speaker. During his 20 years of mentoring, Mark has worked with top global corporations, individuals and teams in changing mindsets and behaviours. He regularly appears on TV networks and radio shows and has a massive Instagram following due to his life advice content and carpool conversations. Bobby sat down with Mark in his car to discover how he overcame bullying and anxiety to help countless people conquer self-doubt, and unlock their full potential, both personally and professionally.

Welcome to the 4th season of Life and Leadership with entrepreneur and presenter Bobby Kerr where he interviews some of the most successful and inspirational leaders and entrepreneurs of our time. For the next 8 weeks he will sit down with remarkable guests, all trailblazers, and innovators in their field. They share their real stories, hard-earned lessons, and the mindset that keeps them at the top of their game. Subscribe now on the GoLoud app or whereever you get your podcasts.

This week on Life and Leadership Bobby talks to the foodie entrepreneurial sisters Domini and Peaches Kemp who founded Itsa Bagel. They discuss their childhood in The Bahamas, running restaurants with Conrad Gallagher and surviving the pandemic.With thanks to Standard Life.

This week on Life and Leadership, Bobby Kerr sits down with David McRedmond, the dynamic CEO of An Post. Fresh from the stunning EXO building in Dublin Docklands, David shares insights from his remarkable career journey, including his time at Waterstones, Eircom, and TV3. With a wealth of experience, David discusses the evolving role of An Post in a digital age, the challenges of maintaining a postal service, and the innovative strides the company is making in e-commerce and financial services. Join us for an engaging conversation that navigates the intersection of leadership and transformation in the ever-changing landscape of postal services. With thanks to Standard Life.

This week on Life and Leadership Bobby talks to the mother and daughter behind the huge success that is the National Ploughing Championships, Anna May and Anna Marie McHugh. They discuss running what is the largest outdoor event in Europe, the male-dominated early days of the National Ploughing scene as well as their hopes for agricultural life in the future. With thanks to Standard Life.

On this week's episode Bobby Kerr talks to the tech entrepreneur Ray Nolan who founded Hostelworld which became a huge business before its sale for 500 million dollars. Ray started writing code in his teens and has gone on to start and then sell many more tech companies. He's a straight-talking businessperson who likes to the get the job done with a sense of humour. With thanks to Standard Life

On this week's episode of Life and Leadership Bobby talk to Ryan Tubridy about everything from his childhood, his career and the summer of 2023. Ryan also reflects on the leaders who have inspired him.With thanks to Standard Life.

Anne Heraty is one of Ireland’s most successful business leaders.  She was the first woman in Ireland to head an Irish-listed company, CPL Resources, which went on to become one of the country's most successful companies.  In this week's episode of Life and Leadership, Anne discusses everything from being one of the first tele-sales workers in Ireland to how AI might help recruitment. With thanks to Standard Life.

Bobby's guest this week on Life and Leadership is adventure athlete, speaker and researcher Mark Pollock. Mark recounts his incredible life which saw he become blind at 22 and 12 years later become paraplegic. Yet Mark has completed marathons in the south pole and in deserts. His latest challenge sees him involved in a mission to cure paralysis. With thanks to Standard Life.

Bobby's first guest for the new season of Life and Leadership is entrepreneur and journalist Mark Little. In this episode Mark talks about his early days in RTE and the success of his company Storyful and loads more career highlights and some 'hairy' business moments. With thanks to Standard Life.

The second series of Bobby Kerr's Life and Leadership Podcast with thanks to Sia Partners is available now on the Go Loud app and on Newstalk on Saturday evenings from 7pm.In Episode 8 Bobby's guest is Norman Crowley, Cool Planet founder & group CEO, and serial entrepreneur in the tech, manufacturing, gaming, and climate sectors.

The second series of Bobby Kerr's Life and Leadership podcast with thanks to Sia Partners is available now on the Go Loud app and on Newstalk on Saturday evenings from 7pm. In Episode 7 Bobby's guest is Anna Haugh, Executive Head Chef & owner of Myrtle Restaurant in Chelsea, London.

The second series of Bobby Kerr's Life and Leadership podcast with thanks to Sia Partners is available now on the Go Loud app and on Newstalk on Saturday evenings from 7pm.In Episode 6 Bobby's guest is tech entrepreneur and Manna Drone Delivery CEO, Bobby Healy.

Speaking to Bobby in Dublin's Gibson Hotel for this episode of Life and Leadership Season 2 is Pat McCann, career hotelier and former CEO of the Dalata Hotel Group.The Podcast is available on the Newstalk app powered by Go Loud or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen in on Newstalk on Saturday evening from 7pm.