An Entrepreneur Like You

Hosted by Lorraine Mancey

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The journey of the entrepreneur is one of peaks and troughs, a world where failures are just opportunities to start again and become new learning experiences. This podcast will explore the world of the Irish entrepreneur, and engage with people making a difference. They’ll tell their stories, of how they got started, of what keeps them going, of betrayals, intrigue, surprises and setbacks. Dr Lorraine Mancey, or Lollie, as she prefers to be known, will chat to people, who are just like you, who found their passion and made it their business.

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June 26, 202452 min

An entrepreneur like ... Máirín Murray

Join us this month for a wonderful chat with the amazing Máirín Murray Digital Innovator and Implementor, CEO of Digital Doddle, Co–founder of Tech for Good Dublin, and Founder of Tech FoundHer ! Máirín is a highly creative digital innovator with a passion for creating technical products that produce a positive social impact. She is a TEDx speaker and the co–founder of Tech for Good Dublin – an inclusive community of techies, activists and others which has been growing rapidly since it launched in 2017. Her latest venture : TechFoundHer is an ecosystem supporting women tech founders – current and future. We are on a mission to ensure women are using tech to create a new and better world. She has ambition targets to increase the number of women starting and leading tech companies. TechFoundHer began in Dublin in 2020 and while based in Ireland we are a global network. Everyone is welcome! Máirín has a keen interest in the ethical dimensions of technical innovations, particularly AI, and recently participated in the 100 Plus Brilliant Women in AI and Ethics gathering at Oxford University. She loves to connect people and is a keen supporter of startups focusing on social impact and been mentor, judge and participant at a number of hackathons. Máirín has particular expertise in developing educational digital campaigns, games, apps, animations, videos and ecourses, and has worked across the health, education and not–for–profit sectors. She has an MSC in Multimedia Systems from Trinity College Dublin and is a certified in Data Science, UX Design and project management. As a Senior Digital Content Producer at the BBC, she headed up the digital team for a UK wide youth inclusion service, BLAST. She is an enthusiastic and dynamic leader who is highly collaborative and has founded her own digital learning studio – Digital Doddle www.digitaldoddle.com. Watch this space - Tech Found Her is a revolution !

May 4, 202453 min

An Entrepreneur like ... Rosanne Longmore

Meet Rosanne Longmore - CEO of Coroflo. In Ireland 36% of women who stop breastfeeding cite concern regarding low supply as the main reason for discontinuing, in Germany the figure is 95%, and this unique and impactful innovative product is a game changer. From growing up on an army barracks Roseanne learned from her mother that women need financial independence and also that disciple and consistency are key elements to the calculated risk of being a successful entrepreneur. With her 2 co founders they have created a product that is literally changing the world. A gorgeous conversation - do tune in ! .

March 11, 202458 min

An Entrepreneur Like ... Mike Wilson

We talked wizardry and all things manifestation and magic in this wonderful episode. Meet Mike Wilson. "Folk want to meet folk" Mike is a passionate community builder and network 'connector' who makes things happen - we follow his story from an obsession with synthesiser music which led to a spot on pirate radio. His spark is "creativity + science." His journey then took him to London where he got into Fintech and Acid House ! Within three years he had married, moved to Asia and another new chapter had begun. Mike brought the first blackberry (device) to Europe ! I loved this chat - tune in and sit back n enjoy. A pure gem.

February 6, 202457 min

An Entrepreneur like ... Rachel Gotto

A nautically themed podcast and radio show this month - meet Rachel Gotto who 'loves people' and has the most fascinating story. Rachel was born on the boat in West Cork (when her family arrived into Ireland in 1968 on the way to New Zealand) and from there her destiny and love of Ireland was sealed. Rachel's story is one of having faced extreme adversity, enormous healing both physically and mentally, and deep reflection with self awareness. This is an edge of the seat tale - with a trigger warning for those facing trauma. Grab cup of tea and hunker down - and let us take you on the most transformative journey and beyond.

January 14, 202456 min

An Entrepreneur like ... Conor Sweeny

Happy New Year ! Meet Conor Sweeny, founder of DAE Ice cream - cracking start to 2024 - we delve into all sorts of deliciousness together. Conor taught himself to cook at 17 when he went vegetarian which opened a whole new world of opportunity. He began in a small cafe called Thyme out in Dalkey in 2016 and went on to complete a bachelors degree from DIT (now TUD in culinary arts). During the first lockdown of Covid he was watching Tiger King (with the rest of the world) and eating a tub of plant based ice cream. It was bad. Very bad. He thought to himself that he could do better. So it began. From there he has built a veritable empire of ice cream treats and is on the verge of a very exciting expansion. Tune in and lick your lips to this gorgeous tale of an (almost accidental) ice cream entrepreneur !

November 26, 202358 min

An Entrepreneur like ... Niamh Shaw

To round off the year this month's podcast explores 'Wonder and Awe!' We chat to Niamh Shaw who believes in 'Dreaming Big' and is on a mission to get to Space. Beyond the technological advancements, space travel offers us a unique perspective—a cosmic viewpoint that fosters a profound sense of interconnectedness and appreciation for our home planet. It's a reminder that, despite our differences, we are all passengers on Earth, hurtling through the cosmos together. The journey into the great unknown is not just about conquering new frontiers but about discovering more about ourselves, our place in the universe, and the infinite possibilities that await. Join me in celebrating the wonder of space travel and the collective human spirit that propels us towards the stars. Together, let's inspire future generations to reach even greater heights and make the cosmos not just a destination but a home for humanity's unyielding curiosity and exploration. This episode concludes with a piece of spoken word by the amazing Edie Rose O'Brien. #SpaceExploration #CosmicJourney #InfinitePossibilities #FutureFrontiers #AstronomyAdventures

November 1, 202355 min

An Entrepreneur like ... Emma Keogh (Equiere)

Fabulous episode of the podcast this month 'An Entrepreneur Like You' aired with Dublin South 93.9 FM. Meet Emma Keogh from Equieire. From an early obsession with horses and many weekends spent mucking out .. she went on to study the relationship between psychology, humans and horses. Realising the undeniable benefits of being around horses Emma knew she had found her tribe. Her path eventually led her to the UCD Innovation Academy where she undertook a Graduate Certificate in Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship with Eileen Diskin and Maurice Knightly. Pivoting, she then researched what people wear to ride horses, and realising that this industry hadn't ever been 'disrupted' and that the traditional breeches and jodhpurs could be reimagined to be modern, comfortable, durable and ethical. Super chats, energetic and informative. Do tune in ! https://equieire.com/ #founder, #equestrian, #sportstech, #sustainablestyle, and #equestrianbusiness

October 5, 202351 min

An Entrepreneur like ... Ruth Guest

Ruth is also an artist, photographer, drummer and Founder of Humans of Dublin.Finding her space in creativity - and detaching art from ego - We talk about life being a flash and a moment in time - and finding the flow state. Ruth's mantra is about harnessing your self knowledge to make an impact, and she has now turned her attention to the cyber world. Creating Sersha - a platform designed to educate and empower families to navigate the online world safely. Children can learn about communication and content online safely to make informed decisions. This will be run through a social media simulator presenting them with controlled risks. Drawing on cyber security and exploring how we interact with technology .. She has a unique offering to create impact in a vastly changing digital world. Tune in !

September 7, 202354 min

An Entrepreneur like ... Yvonne Reddin

This month we meet the amazing Yvonne Reddin ! She dreamed of being a fashion designer but couldn't draw ! So she took up a career in hairdressing that took her across the globe to Australia but it was the stories she heard that sparked her dreams of being a writer. She came back to Ireland and started a journalism course that was the foundations of where her entrepreneurial journey has now taken her. We talk about being non conformists, taking risks, and about returning to education later in life. Patience and compassion for yourself are key to flourishing and surviving the undulations that life can hand you. Yvonne is honest and authentic throughout. She has published a book, "Talk, Learn, Connect" and is now a published Journalist and Content Creator and Writer. She is also a speaker at International Dublin Writer's Festival 2023. Tune in and listen to a wonderful storyteller !

July 28, 202356 min

An Entrepreneur Like ... Ciaran O'Connor

In this month's podcast we meet an inspiring young entrepreneur, Ciaran O'Connor from North Dublin. Ciaran started Soulfood kitchen while still at school running a pop up kitchen from his Ma's place in North Dublin - serving 458 meals at its peak - Ciaran became a trained chef and is now going on to represent Ireland at the Chef Olympics in 2024! Ciaran's Soulfood Oats can be found in cafes everywhere and Centra. Ciaran is a chef, a podcaster and an MMA fighter and an entrepreneur with big dreams - he wants to expand Soulfood Oats into a community based initiative so watch this space. I have no doubt he will change the world. Shout out to Chad Byrne and Chef CollabInstagram: Soulfood_Dublin Podcast: Soul Talk Dublin