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• E154: From RUC to PSNI: Judith Gillespie CBE on Leadership, Legacy & Resilience

  Judith Gillespie CBE is the former Deputy Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and the first woman to hold that rank in Northern Ireland’s policing history.Judith shares her extraordinary leadership journey through the Troubles, the transition from the RUC to PSNI, and the deeply personal experiences that shaped her career, including the darkest days of policing and the heavy cost of terrorism. She opens up about leading under fire, championing inclusion in a male-dominated profession, and the balance between motherhood and public duty. This is a deeply human conversation packed with insights on resilience, integrity, institutional transformation, and building public trust.A must-listen for business leaders, entrepreneurs and decision-makers seeking inspiration and clarity in the face of challenge.Links from EpisodeJudith GillespieLinkedInhttps://uk.linkedin.com/in/judith-gillespie-6a9245275 Brought to you in Partnership with Score Apphttps://www.scoreapp.com/ Location Partner for Series 12 - Carrickdale Hotel and Spahttps://www.carrickdale.com/ Use Digg20 to receive 20% off all stays booked for 2025, once booked by the end of September

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• E153: Rethinking Funerals: Water Cremation, Planning Ahead & Eco Alternatives

  Elizabeth Oakes is the founder of Pure Reflections, Ireland’s first and only resomarium, which provides water cremation - also known as alkaline hydrolysis or aquamation. She shares how she introduced water cremation to the Irish funeral industry, offering families a more sustainable, flame-free alternative to traditional cremation and burial.Elizabeth explains how water cremation works, why it’s growing in popularity across the world, and how it can reduce the environmental impact of funerals. She also opens up about working in an unregulated industry, the importance of funeral planning, and why more people in Ireland are now exploring eco-friendly end-of-life options.This conversation is a must-listen for anyone curious about new funeral choices, green burial alternatives, or how to take control of your final wishes.Links from EpisodePure Reflectionshttps://www.purereflections.ie/ Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/purereflectionsire/ Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/purereflectionsire Brought to you in Partnership with McNicholl Caravanshttps://mcnichollcaravans.com/ Location Partner for Series 12 - Carrickdale Hotel and Spahttps://www.carrickdale.com/ Use Digg20 to receive 20% off all stays booked for 2025, once booked by the end of September

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• E152: The Truth About Building a Global Fashion Business: Suppliers, Scaling & Obsession, with Laura Kearney

  Laura Kearney is the founder of Walk In Wardrobe and the creator of Love Laura, a fast-growing fashion brand with a 14,000 sq. ft. HQ, a flagship store in Banbridge, and a loyal social media following of over 345,000. Laura shares how she turned 10 years of retail experience into a thriving e-commerce and fashion business, built on intuition, obsession, and customer trust.This conversation is packed with actionable business advice for entrepreneurs, brand builders, and anyone looking to scale a product-based business.Laura opens up about the behind-the-scenes challenges, from supplier negotiations and factory visits to managing mass production issues, content creation, and live selling. She also shares what makes her brand stand out: deep customer insight, a hands-on approach to design and sizing, and a laser-sharp focus on quality.Whether you're launching your first product or scaling an established business, this episode offers practical, honest insights from someone who’s building a standout brand in a competitive space.Links from EpisodePrevious episode with Laura (Podcast Live)https://open.spotify.com/episode/7JyjKBNUZmnDYPyO1C8pSX?si=JbFCoxerQYWhO7xb-gsTtgThe Walk In Wardrobehttps://walkinwardrobeonline.com/ Laura Kearney - Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/laura.walkinwardrobe/?hl=en Brought to you in Partnership with Score Apphttps://www.scoreapp.com/ Location Partner for Series 12 - Carrickdale Hotel and Spahttps://www.carrickdale.com/ Use Digg20 to receive 20% off all stays booked for 2025, once booked by the end of September

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• E151: Barbara Scully: Why Women Over 50 are Just Getting Started

  Barbara Scully is an Irish writer, broadcaster, and unapologetic truth-teller who shares why your 50s, 60s, and beyond might just be your most powerful years yet.Barbara opens up about life after menopause, letting go of shame, and redefining purpose and confidence as we age. She talks about facing the collision of ageism and sexism, the freedom that comes with giving fewer f***s, and why older women are still so often underestimated. From raising children to writing bestselling books to touring a one-woman comedy show, Barbara’s journey proves that life doesn’t slow down; it gets bolder.This conversation is funny and full of truth. Barbara reminds us that growing older isn’t something to fear;  it’s something to celebrate. If you're navigating midlife, craving honest conversations, and ready to take your power back, this episode is for you.Links from EpisodeBarbara ScullyInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/barbarascully111/?hl=en BookWise Up: Power Wisdom and the Older WomanStandup Dates for BarbaraSEPTEMBER 202512th  - DUBLIN - at Stillgarden Distillery, Inchicore, Dublin 8 (gin and guffaws) at 8pm. 26th - ENNIS, CO CLARE - at Glor Theatre at 8:30pmOCTOBER 202523rd - KILKENNY - at Kilkenny Comedy Club at 8pmNOVEMBER 20256th - DUNDALK, CO LOUTH - at The Tain Arts Centre8th - GALWAY - at The Town Hall TheatreLinks for all tickets will be on her website https://barbarascully.com/shows/Brought to you in Partnership with McNicholl Caravanshttps://mcnichollcaravans.com/ Location Partner for Series 12 - Carrickdale Hotel and Spahttps://www.carrickdale.com/ Use Digg20 to receive 20% off all stays booked for 2025, once booked by the end of September

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• E150: 200k+ Customers Through a Subscription Model: How Rory’s Travel Club Scaled Fast

  Rory King is the founder of Rory’s Travel Club, one of Ireland’s fastest-growing and most innovative subscription-based businesses. Since launch, he’s built a travel brand that now reaches 200,000+ email subscribers, includes a highly engaged Facebook community of 60,000 members, and runs a WhatsApp channel with over 10,500 active followers - all while growing a personal social media audience of more than half a million.In this episode, Rory discusses the business engine behind Rory’s Travel Club. He breaks down why he chose a subscription-based model, how he negotiated exclusive travel deals, and what it really takes to build long-term trust with both partners and customers in a competitive industry.Rory shares the tools, platforms, and processes that have helped him scale fast while staying true to his brand values.Whether you’re thinking of launching a membership-based business, growing an online community, or finding smarter ways to connect with your audience, Rory’s insights offer a clear blueprint. He’s open about the challenges, the mindset required to push through doubt, and the lessons that turned early mistakes into valuable turning points.Links from EpisodeRory’s Travel Clubhttps://rorystravelclub.com/ Brought to you in Partnership with Score Apphttps://www.scoreapp.com/ Location Partner for Series 12 - Carrickdale Hotel and Spahttps://www.carrickdale.com/ Use Digg20 to receive 20% off all stays booked for 2025, once booked by the end of September

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