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Louise McDonnell, better known as LMD, is a makeup artist, content creator and beauty entrepreneur behind LMD Cosmetics, LMD Beauty and Pearla Bay.

Louise shares the real story behind her success and speaks openly about parts of her life she has never discussed publicly before.

From building her career in makeup and growing a huge social media following, to family pressures, burnout, body image, dieting and realising that food had become a coping mechanism, Louise gives an honest look at what has happened behind the scenes.

She also talks about business growth, showing up online, taking opportunities, knowing your worth and why getting comfortable with being uncomfortable matters.

An honest conversation about beauty, business, social media, motherhood, confidence and everything people don’t always see behind the scenes.

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Louise McDonnell
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/louisemcdonnell_/?hl=en 
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@louisemcdonnell_ 

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Russell Watson is one of the world’s most successful classical singers, with more than seven million albums sold and performances for royalty, presidents and the Pope.

Russell Watson shares how he went from factory night shifts and working men’s clubs in Salford, England, to international success. He opens up about the warning signs that were dismissed as stress, the life changing diagnosis that followed and the moment he realised everything could change.

Russell also talks about surviving serious illness, rebuilding his career, staying grounded through fame and why talent, hard work and trusting your own instincts have kept him at the top for more than 25 years.

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Russell Watson 
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/officialrussellwatson/?hl=en
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Black Paddy (Fabu-D) is one of Ireland’s most recognisable online personalities, a comedian, storyteller and content creator known for travelling through towns across the island, meeting people, sharing laughs and bringing his own energy everywhere he goes.

He shares the story behind Black Paddy, coming to Ireland from Nigeria, building a life here, and becoming a bridge between cultures. He opens up about Irish humour, racism, social media, fatherhood, faith, comedy and the personal battles that shaped the man behind the viral videos.

A funny, honest and powerful conversation about identity, culture, resilience, second chances and why what you give out comes back to you.

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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blackpaddy_official/?hl=en 
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@the_black_paddy?lang=en 
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Karen O’Leary is one of Ireland’s best known family and child law solicitors, senior partner and head of family and child law at Caldwell & Robinson Solicitors.

Karen shares clear, practical advice on divorce, separation, prenups, cohabitation rights and family law in Ireland. She explains the myth of common law marriage, what happens to the family home, pensions, businesses and finances when a relationship breaks down, and why living together does not give you the same legal protection as marriage.

Karen also talks about mediation, protecting your privacy during separation, supporting children through divorce, and why uploading private family law or divorce documents to ChatGPT could get you into serious trouble.

A must listen for anyone going through separation, thinking about divorce, living with a partner, or wanting to understand their legal rights before they need them.

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Caldwell and Robinson Solicitors -  https://www.caldwellrobinson.com/ 

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Stephen McCammon is the Managing Director and owner of Menarys, the historic department store chain with a story that goes back over 103 years.

Stephen shares the story behind Menarys, from its beginnings in Dungannon in 1923 to becoming one of Northern Ireland’s most recognised family retail businesses, now with 25 stores in 2026.

He talks about the ring that reminds him where it all began, growing up during the Troubles, surviving bomb damage, the credit crunch, Covid, and the collapse of Arcadia.

Stephen also opens up about leadership, succession, rebuilding after setbacks, and why Menarys still believes in the high street, community, and the people on the shop floor.

This is a powerful conversation about family business, retail resilience, and what it really takes to keep going when everything around you is changing.

Links from Episode

Menarys Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/menarysofficial/ 
Website - https://menarys.com/ 

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