In this episode of the 10Forty Podcast, we sit down with Mary McKenna MBE, a renowned entrepreneur and angel investor dedicated to helping more women launch successful businesses. Mary shares her inspiring journey, from studying fine arts at university, to temping in London, working at an oil company’s customer service desk, and eventually co-founding Learning Pool, a hugely successful bootstrapped business. Mary opens up about the challenges she faced early on, including using her home...

In this inspiring episode of the 10forty podcast, we visit Tom Smyth at his HQ in Belfast to uncover the remarkable journey of a man who has turned adversity into success. Tom shares his experience growing up during the Troubles, starting work at a chip shop at just 10 years old, and his battle with alcoholism and addiction. Now a respected mindset mentor with his Dream Mentoring program for entrepreneurs, as well as a successful property investor and hotelier, Tom opens up about his...

This episode is brought to you by Top Drawer Talent, the Supply Chain & Procurement Recruitment Specialist. Here we go! In this week's episode, Darragh and I sit down with Demi from Demi’s Nails & Beauty to discuss her incredible journey in the beauty industry. Demi shares her experiences navigating school, figuring out her career path, and how she went from doing nails at her parents' house to opening her own salon. We dive into the challenges she faced during COVID, which led...

This episode was brought to you by Top Drawer Talent the Supply Chain & Procurement Professional recruitment specialists! In this special bonus episode of the 10Forty Podcast, we sit down with Wayne Crosbie from The Crosbie Group. Wayne shares his inspiring journey, from working on building sites at a young age and navigating school, to serving his time as an apprentice and eventually starting his own company. He walks us through the early days of his business, how he built it from the...

In this week’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Clare Ryan, CEO of ITUS, a cybersecurity company dedicated to helping small businesses navigate the ever-evolving threat landscape. Clare shares her incredible journey, from growing up in a council estate and selling fruit & veg at the local market to becoming the first in her family to attend university. Clare’s story is full of twists, including a memorable placement year spent in Australia working in an abattoir—while her friend got to...

10Forty Podcast - Season 4, Episode 3: The Journey from PR and Nutrition Communications to CEO: Claire Mac Evilly at the Helm of Airfield Estate This episode was brought to you by Top Drawer Talent the Supply Chain & Procurement recruitment specialist In this week's episode of the 10Forty Podcast, we sit down with Claire Mac Evilly, CEO of Airfield Estate. Claire takes us on her incredible journey, from dreaming of becoming a physiotherapist to earning a BSc in Nutritional Science,...

Season 4 Episode 2 of the 10Forty Podcast! Here we go! In this exciting episode, we're joined by Marta Smullen, a seasoned finance professional and the host of the 'Invisible to Visible' podcast. Marta shares her inspiring journey into the world of finance, beginning with her Bachelor of Science in 2007, followed by a significant career pivot into accountancy. She pursued a postgraduate course, completed a rigorous three-year traineeship, and successfully transitioned from practice into...

Season 4 of the 10Forty Podcast! Here we go! This is an episode packed with wisdom, experience, and actionable advice for anyone interested in or currently pursuing a career in HR We're kicking off this season with an exciting and insightful episode that dives deep into the world of Human Resources. Joining us this season as co-host is Darragh and our incredible guest Alison Hodgson, a top 50 Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and the new HR leader at RSM. In this episode, Alison...

In this episode of the 10forty Podcast, we are joined by Dualta Doherty from the Doherty Group, a renowned expert in the recruitment industry. Dualta runs a rec2rec business, offering recruitment advisory and L&D services for agencies, and is also the co-founder of Angry Chill Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. We delve into Dualta's journey from working in hospitality to becoming a tech recruiter in Australia. His story spans continents as he transitioned to Canada and embraced the life of a...

In this episode of the 10forty Podcast, I am joined by Roy, the owner of Zen Den Coworking & Events in Tenerife. Roy shares his inspiring journey from working as a global account manager for a travel company to being furloughed during COVID-19. Faced with a pivotal moment, he made the bold decision to move to the sunny paradise of Tenerife and start planning events. Today, Roy has built a thriving coworking space and hosts regular meetups and events for digital nomads, remote workers,...

In this week's episode of the 10forty Podcast, I was joined by Sylvia from All Properties Tenerife. Sylvia shares her journey of moving to Tenerife, the process of hiring staff, obtaining an NIE number, and the intricacies of selling and renting property on the beautiful island of Tenerife. We host the podcast at one of Sylvia's stunning apartments in Palm Mar, Tenerife, where her office is based. Tune in for an engaging and informative conversation filled with practical insights and...

10forty Podcast - Season 3, Episode 2 In this episode of the 10forty Podcast, Mark invited us to the The Players Lounge, a popular bar on Las Vistas beach, a favourite spot of mine when I'm on the island. Mark takes us on a journey through his story, from his beginnings as an apprentice mechanic to working at Asda, moving to mainland Spain and living in a caravan with communal showers, and finally settling in Tenerife. Now, he and his partner successfully run The Players Lounge. This...

In the premiere episode of Season 3, we dive into the sun-soaked journey of Daniel, the owner of Tenerife First Excursions, Chill Box and Tenerife First Quads. From his early days of moving to Lanzarote with a girl and quickly becoming a dive instructor to his struggles and successes, Daniel's story is one of resilience and determination. This episode was brought to you by Top Drawer Talent the Supply Chain & Procurement Recruitment Specialists Join us as Daniel shares his unique...

In this episode of the 10 Forty Podcast, we delve into the world of HGV apprenticeships within the Defence Forces. Our guest is Killian, a dedicated member of the Defence Forces with 16 years of experience. Joining the forces at the age of 19, Killian has progressed through the ranks to become a Corporal, serving overseas as a Section Commander in Lebanon and completing the All Arms Standard Course, making him eligible for promotion to Sergeant. Killian’s journey took a new turn when he...

Join us this week on the 10forty Podcast as we dive deep into the world of electrical apprenticeships with Hanley Energy. In Episode 6, we sit down with Jade, an enthusiastic electrical apprentice, and Cormac, the head of talent at Hanley Energy, to explore the intricacies of their apprenticeship program. This episode was brought to you by Top Drawer Talent the Supply Chain & Procurement Recruitment Specialists #AD. This episode covers everything you need to know about starting your...

This episode was brought to you by Top Drawer Talent the Supply Chain & Procurement Recruitment Specialists #AD. In this second part series of episode five, Season 2 of the 10 Forty Podcast, we continue exploring the transformative journey of apprenticeships at Irish Rail. Our guest, John, details his inspiring path from starting as an apprentice fitter after leaving school early, to climbing the ranks within the company. Now a pivotal figure in HR Organisational Development, John...

This episode was brought to you by Top Drawer Talent the Supply Chain & Procurement Recruitment Specialists #AD. In this week’s episode of the 10 Forty Podcast we dive into the world of apprenticeships with Irish Rail. We're excited to host Suzanne, Head of Talent Development, and Conor, Apprenticeship Development Executive at Irish Rail. They bring invaluable insights into Irish Rail's comprehensive apprenticeship offerings, for Heavy Vehicle Mechanics, Fitters, Electricians, and OEM...

Out of the blue career expo takes place on Thursday the 18th of April at 10am This episode was brought to you by top drawer talent the Supply Chain & Procurement recruitment specialist. Enlightening episode, we're joined by Stephen from Out of the Blue Training, where he shares his journey from a Garda to an entrepreneur. Stephen founded Out of the Blue Training with a mission to assist emergency service personnel in transitioning to civilian life. Through his program, he aims to...

I was thrilled to welcome Dean and Dylan, who have both completed their plumbing apprenticeship at Quinn Dowens and Ciara from their HR team for this week’s episode of the 10forty podcast. This episode was brought to you by Top Drawer Talent the Supply Chain & Procurement Recruitment Specialist #AD Quinn Dowens. Known for its robust apprenticeship program and a passionate team of over 100 employees, It's where I took my first steps into the professional world as an apprentice plumber...

S2E3 Under the Hood: Dublin Bus & Bus Éireann HVM Apprenticeships This week's episode of 10forty, features exclusive insights from Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus on their Heavy Vehicle Mechanics (HVM) apprenticeships programmes. This episode was brought to you by Top Drawer Talent the Supply Chain & Procurement Recruitment Specialists #AD. Our guests, David, the Apprenticeship Programme Manager for both Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus, and Ahmed, a freshly qualified HVM, unravel the...

S2E2: Exploring NCI’s Apprenticeship Programs with Darragh Brien Welcome to another engaging episode of the 10forty podcast, where we delve into the world of apprenticeships and the evolving landscape of the workforce. This episode was brought to you by Top Drawer Talent the Supply Chain & Procurement Recruitment Specialists #AD. In this episode, we're joined by Darragh Brien, the Apprenticeship Coordinator at National College of Ireland (NCI), who brings a wealth of knowledge and...

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The Apprenticeship Series – Season 2, Episode 1: A Peek into Dylan Bradshaw Dublin's Hairstylist Apprenticeship Program. This episode was brought to you by Top Drawer Talent the Supply Chain & Procurement Recruitment Specialist. #Ad We sit down with Sean, the Operations Manager, and Sam, a recent graduate of Dylan Bradshaw Dublin's apprenticeship program. With over 60+ awards under their belt, Dylan Bradshaw Dublin is not just a salon; it's a hub of excellence in the hairstyling...

Special thank you to everyone who came in and participated in the conversation. Many thanks Conor