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Guaranteed Irish Business Podcast

Welcome to The Guaranteed Irish Business Podcast, supported by FBD Insurance where each week we speak to leaders of Guaranteed Irish Member Businesses to chat about how they sustain Jobs, Communities and Provenance.

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All members are invited to feature on the podcast.

From the Sumatran jungle to Irish beauty industry trailblazer - The Story Behind the rise of Kinvara Cosmetics

Our guest on this episode of the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast is Joanne Reilly, the founder of Kinvara Skincare,an Irish brand specializing in natural, plant-powered skincare products.Bríd and Joanne discuss:* Why she believes the Irish beauty industry has never been...

Feeding One in Every Three Irish people - The Story Behind Musgrave Group

Our guest on this episode of the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast is Noel Keeley, Musgrave.On this episode, Bríd and Noel discuss: The future of Irish shopping and how population growth will change our shopping habits.Why the wave of health food...

How do we solve the Irish housing crisis? | Ballymore MD, Patrick Phelan

Our guest on this episode of the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast is Pat Phelan, the Managing Director of Ballymore IrelandBríd and Pat discuss:The ways the construction industry can deliver on the need to urgently build more houses.Why there’s a need...

Unlocking the full potential of local supply chains in a turbulent world - The Story Behind KPMG’s Sustainable Futures

Our guest on this episode of the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast is Shane O’Reilly who is the MD of sustainable futures at KPMG Ireland. With over 20 years of experience of the global construction materials market having joined KPMG from...

Creating a powerhouse Irish cosmetics company in 12 years - The Story Behind AYU Cosmetics

Our guest on this episode of the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast is Suzie O’Neill, the owner of AYU cosmetics and a new member of the Board of Guaranteed Irish.On this episode, Bríd and Suzie discuss:*the magic moment when she knew...

‘We’re on the cusp of the next industrial revolution!’ - The Story Behind Viatel Technologies

Our guest on this episode of the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast is Damien McCann Chairman of G.I and CCO of Viatel TechnologiesOn this episode, Bríd and Damien discuss:* Damien’s appointment to Chairperson of the Guaranteed Irish board and his vision...

‘Ireland is Growing up’- How the Irish business landscape has changed with Barbara Scully

Our guest on this episode of the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast is writer, broadcaster and comedian, Barbara Scully. As our 2024 season of podcasts draws to a close we take the time to reflect on some core themes for Irish...

Finding solutions to the Irish Housing Supply Crisis - The Story Behind MyHome.ie

Our guest on this episode of the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast is Joanne Geary, Managing Director of Ireland’s leading home and property portal, MyHome.ie. On this episode, Bríd and Joanne discuss: - Why it’s important to describe what’s happening in...

Scaling fast and maintaining culture in a 100% Remote company - The Story Behind HR Locker

Our guest on this episode of the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast is Crystel Robbins Rynne the Chief Operating Office of HR Locker which is an employee management software application. Crystel explains how HR Locker has embraced CSRD reporting and advises...

From winning All Irelands to winning customers- The Story Behind Procure.ie and their National Sales Manager, Dean Rock

Our guest on this episode of the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast is Dean Rock, the 8-time All Ireland winner who is now the National Sales Manager for Procure.ie - the largest utility broker in the company with over 6000 commercial...

The Cork company who are bringing ‘Eatertainment’ to Ireland - The story behind Perry Street café group

Our guest on this episode of the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast is Paul Coffey and Brian Drinan owners of Cork café group, Perry Street. In this episode, married couple Brian and Paul discuss the pressing need for the Irish government...

The Irish honey pop which has outperformed a steroid - The Story Behind Tonstix

Our guest on this episode of the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast is Sinéad Crowther of Tonstix, which is an Irish honey jelly pop that provides relief for sore throats, colds, hayfever and allergies. In this episode Sinéad explains how recent...

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