In September 2022, Sarah de Lagarde’s life changed forever when she was tragically run over by two London Tube trains, resulting in the loss of an arm and a leg. Her story is one of extraordinary survival, resilience, and determination—a story you will never forget. In this episode, Sarah shares her journey of adapting to a new normal and how she found strength amidst unimaginable challenges. She also shares the strategies she uses to cope, how her family has navigated these changes, and...

Patrick Woods is the third-generation Managing Director of Linwoods Health Foods, a company shaped by 60 years of visionary leadership under his father, John Woods. What does it take to step into the shoes of a family business while carving out your own path?  In this episode Patrick reflects on the lessons learned from his father, the importance of fostering a collaborative team, and his vision for the next chapter of Linwoods Health foods. Patrick opens up about losing his...

In this deeply moving episode, we speak with Geraldine Mullan, a woman who has turned unimaginable tragedy into a beacon of hope. On the night of August 20, 2020, Geraldine’s life was forever changed when her car plunged into Lough Foyle in County Donegal, taking the lives of her husband John, her son Tomás, and her daughter Amelia. Geraldine was the sole survivor. Since that heartbreaking night, Geraldine has devoted herself to honouring her family’s memory through the Mullan Hope Centre...

Mark Fennell is an esteemed life coach, bestselling author, and mentor to top executives, athletes, and high performers. With over 20 years of experience and frequent appearances on media outlets like the BBC and Virgin Media, Mark is recognised as an expert in psychology, resilience, and peak performance. In this episode, Mark shares the intimate journey of navigating fertility challenges with his partner, offering a rare glimpse into his resilience and growth. We dive deep into...

Geraldine Leyden went from living in complete darkness, fear and anxiety through alcoholism to sharing her experiences with the world through sobriety. On social media, she is known to many as Serenity Ten. Her name is inspired by the Serenity Prayer. She was born on the 10th of the 10th, lives in house number 10, and marks her sobriety anniversary on the 10th of April 2014. As the founder of The Monday Club, she has created a community for women to support each other through life’s...

County Down native, Caroline McKenna’s journey from heartbreak and isolation in Australia to building a thriving online community of nearly half a million followers is nothing short of inspiring. Caroline, a secondary school teacher, moved to Australia just before the pandemic, broke up with her boyfriend, and felt so isolated from family and friends half the world away that she decided to use her social media platforms to document her journey of healing and all that came with it....

Jay Millar is a Belfast barber who openly shares his journey online about grief, addiction and a traumatic childhood.  He is now using his online presence as a way to help others both virtually and in person. He volunteers at a Belfast homeless shelter and hopes that his actions and guidance can help change the lives of others.  In this episode we talk about his traumatic childhood, foster homes and how he dealt with the tragic loss of his only sibling at such a young age. We cover...

Anna Mathur is a mum of three, psychotherapist, bestselling author, and speaker, whose warm, insightful approach to mental well-being has captured the hearts of over 220k followers. Anna’s mission is to take therapy beyond the therapy room, creating lightbulb moments for people across the world through her books, podcast, and social media presence. In this episode, Anna shares her personal journey, uncovering how her life experiences, one of which was losing a sibling, have shaped her...

Nathan Carter is an incredibly talented country music star born in Liverpool to Irish parents from County Down. He has carved out an international career since moving to Ireland at eighteen. With over a dozen solo albums, including six Number One hits in Ireland, Nathan’s music, particularly his cover of Bob Dylan’s “Wagon Wheel,” has gained him widespread recognition. In this episode we dive into Nathan’s journey from his early days in Liverpool to stepping onto the stage as a...

Fiona Morgan Coleman is a dedicated Garda, online influencer, businesswoman, wife, and mother of two boys. Growing up as one of ten children in County Tipperary, Fiona pursued her passion for anatomy in Galway before setting off on her travels.  Life was good until it took an unexpected turn in 2019 when she was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. Through resilience and a positive mindset, Fiona faced her illness head-on, learning to cherish every moment. She shares her journey to...

Trish Hegarty is a former BBC and Irish Times journalist, who now leads Inis Communications, a thriving PR agency celebrating twenty successful years in business. With a client portfolio that includes Donegal County Council, Fáilte Ireland, and many other notable organisations and SMEs, Trish and her team are true leaders in the PR industry. In this episode we explore what PR is and why it’s crucial for your business, the different types of PR and how to choose the right one, how to budget...

Lisa McFarland is the UK and Ireland’s leading relationship coach, esteemed TEDx Speaker, and renowned keynote speaker. With over 30 years of personal experience and a passion for understanding love and human dynamics, Lisa offers unique insights into what makes relationships thrive. Five years ago, Lisa and her husband, who have been together for three decades, sought the help of a relationship coach to navigate their own challenges. This transformative experience inspired Lisa to...

Susan Hayes Culleton is a Chartered Financial Analyst and is Managing Director of Hayes Culleton Group. She is a six times author, powerful keynote speaker and MC with international credentials and deep financial expertise. Susan acquired the name, "The Positive Economist" many years ago and we will find out why.  Susan is an expert in helping businesses understand and optimise their financial health. From practical tips on improving cash flow and understanding profit margins to...

Shani Taylor is an internationally acclaimed business coach who has shared the stage with A-listers like Elizabeth Hurley and Tommy Hilfiger. Ranked in the top 4% of coaches globally, Shani recently won the prestigious Coach of the Year award at the Women Changing the World Awards, presented by the Duchess of York. We had the pleasure of meeting Shani at the awards, and her story left us absolutely speechless. Shani’s journey is not only powerful and emotional but also incredibly inspiring....

The Muff Liquor Company is inspired by the past and driven by the future. Laura Bonner, CEO and founder of Muff Liquor, continues her grandfather's tradition of making a product born of the land and crafted by hand. Her ambition is to make sure The Muff Liquor Company is a testament to the hardworking values of Philip McClenaghan whose image now rightfully adorns the label of the Muff bottle. Laura and her celebrity investors: Russell Crowe, Ed Sheerhan, Ronan Keating, Jimmy Carr, and Ryan...

Australian sisters, Peace Mitchelle and Katy Garner, founded the Women Changing the World Awards. They believe that when women come together with a collective intention magic happens. ‘The Women Changing The World Awards are a global awards program recognising the work of incredible women making a positive difference in the world across a range of industries and areas including business, sustainability, leadership, health, education, product development, innovation and technology.’ (The...

AwakenHub is a social enterprise that was born out of COVID-19. Their mission is to level up opportunity, access and connectivity for women founders throughout the Island of Ireland by removing barriers to investment, scale and success. With a community of over three thousand, it is the first and only community of women founders across the Island of Ireland. ‘SheVentures is the logical next step bringing together 250+ women founders, investors and their male allies for two days of...

First Minister Michelle O'Neill, is a champion for inclusivity and progress. From her humble beginnings as a councillor to her historic appointment as First Minister, Michelle's journey is both inspiring and enlightening. Michelle first entered elected politics back in 2005 when she was elected as a councillor. In 2007, she was also elected as an MLA and in 2010 became the first female mayor of Dungannon and South Tyrone. In Stormont, Michelle has served as a Minister for Agriculture...

Mark Wright is an award-winning influential entrepreneur and digital marketing specialist who is widely known for his success in winning BBC’s The Apprentice. After winning Mark went on to find and develop one of the UK’s fastest growing digital marketing agencies, Climb Online, in partnership with Lord Sugar.  Climb Online is the most successful business founded by an Apprentice winner to date. It is renowned for its disruptive approach to digital marketing, working with household brands...

Liz O’Hagan is a Community Pharmacist within the esteemed Meaghers Pharmacy Group. With a background in Integrative and Lifestyle Health, Liz plays a pivotal role in the implementation of Pharmacy 360, the latest initiative by Meagher’s Pharmacy Group. Prior to her current role, Liz pursued her passion for being a ski instructor in Austria. However, her calling to the world of healthcare and making a difference brought her back to Ireland.  We hear how Liz was not coping well with...

Georgie Crawford is the Creator of The Good Glow, one of Ireland’s leading health and wellness brands. Through her podcast, book, courses, talks and events, she helps people globally, create the life they have always dreamed of. Georgie started her working life as a Radio Presenter which led her to meet her husband Jamie. They now have two beautiful little girls.  Revolving for years in her job that meant so much to her, is how Georgie describes it, but ultimately she was consumed by...

Orann Coyle is a financial advisor who provides Wealth Management and Financial Planning Advisory services UK-wide for highly complex, high-net-worth clients including intricate investment, pension, trusts and estate planning. In this episode he talks about money mindset, what it is, what to consider, and how to make changes to your money mindset. How our finances should be set up remembering not everyone’s version of financial freedom is the same and not everyone comes from the same...

John Bosco OHagan is the Founder and Group Chairman of the award-winning, bespoke joinery and fit-out business, Specialist Group based in Maghera, Co Derry. They are a family business dedicated to manufacturing, project planning and installation excellence. Specialist Joinery’s first major export was a pub fit-out in Denmark. They were employed as a sub-contractor to the Irish Pub Company to manufacture and fit out a bar in Copenhagen. Learnings from jobs for the Irish Pub Company led to...

Gerry Hussey is a renowned performance psychologist, co-founder of ‘Soul Space’, multiple best-selling author and one of the leading minds when it comes to integrative health and wellness in neuroscience. He has worked with many elite Irish athletes, prepared boxing teams for success at the Olympic Games and Munster rugby players for Heineken Cups. He has also worked with Tipperary GAA and Galway GAA. Gerry’s first book, Awaken Your Power Within went straight to number one on the Irish...