Latest Irish business Podcast Episodes
Season Special: 24 Stories Rewind
24 Stories Podcast - May 04, 2023 04:03 - 59 minutesWe have another season special for you and this time Stephen sat down with producer Elaine who is usually behind the scenes to look back at season two and reflect on some of the amazing stories we heard from our guests, from their career highs, to career lows, from overcoming obstacles and the va...
Season Special: Must Have Skills
24 Stories Podcast - April 27, 2023 04:00 - 23 minutesTo finish season 2, we've brought a special episode to highlight some off the essential skills our guests think are necessary in their industries to succeed. There were some reoccurring themes throughout the season, so we've round up some of the ones that hit the nail on the head. There's certain...
S.2 Ep.24 - Music Promotion & Podcasts with Joe Kelly
24 Stories Podcast - April 13, 2023 07:02 - 1 hourWe finish the second series series of the podcast with music promoter Joe Kelly from The Good Room. Stephen talks to Joe about his extensive career in the music scene in Cork which began in the early 90s at the iconic Sir Henry's, to today hosting the much loved Live at St.Luke's. Joe is a self...
S.2 Ep.23 - Building The Herlihy Centra Group With CBA President Kevin Herlihy
24 Stories Podcast - April 06, 2023 04:00 - 56 minutesPresident of Cork Business Association & co-owner of Herlihy Centra Group Kevin Herlihy is this weeks guest who looks back on the family business when his mother & father opened one of the first Centra's in Ireland to now owning 7 stores across Cork. The Herlihy Centra brand was started in 1980 ...
S.2 Ep.22 - The World of Fine Art with Dr E. Alana James
24 Stories Podcast - March 30, 2023 04:00 - 57 minutesIt's not everyday you can say you've created an artwork for a world renowned musician - but our guest Dr. E. Alana James can who was the creator behind the Zappa quilt! An artist & academic at heart, Alana has built a career combining both much to her success. Alana grew up in Colorado in the US...
S.2 Ep.21 Entertainment & Programming with Cork Opera House CEO Eibhlín Gleeson
24 Stories Podcast - March 23, 2023 05:00 - 1 hourWith music comes great power are the wise words of Cork Opera House CEO Eibhlín Gleeson who gives a behind the scenes insight to the intricate, creative world of entertainment programming. The Cork Opera House is an iconic landmark Leeside with over 160 years in operation, Eileen & the creative ...
S.2 Ep.21 - Theatre & Entertainment with Cork Opera House CEO Eibhlín Gleeson
24 Stories Podcast - March 23, 2023 05:00 - 1 hourWith music comes great power are the wise words of Cork Opera House CEO Eibhlín Gleeson who gives a behind the scenes insight to the intricate, creative world of entertainment programming. The Cork Opera House is an iconic landmark Leeside with over 160 years in operation, Eileen & the creative ...
S.2 Ep.20 - Wedding Planning with Ciara Crossan
24 Stories Podcast - March 16, 2023 05:00 - 1 hourWe get a behind the scenes glimpse into the wedding industry with all it's whistles & bells from the with founder of Wedding Dates Ciara Crossan who for over 15 years, has helped fulfil thousands of people's dream wedding days. From an early age Ciara knew the corporate world wasn't for her & ...
S.2 Ep.19 - Retail & Franchising with Paul Gallagher
24 Stories Podcast - March 09, 2023 05:00 - 1 hourFranchising & building reputable retail brands the the focus of this week with Paul Gallagher, managing partner for Skechers Ireland retail. Since its introduction to the Irish market in 2010, Paul & his partners have been the driving force behind the brand here. Paul has an extensive backgroun...
S.2 Ep.18 - Marketing a Historic Brand with John Crotty
24 Stories Podcast - March 02, 2023 21:17 - 54 minutesTourism branding is the talk of the table today with former CEO of Spike Island John Crotty who today, works with Cork City Council focusing on the economic development of the city alongside the 'We Are Cork' brand that focuses on business in the city with it's ethos to encourage people to live,...
S.2 Ep.17 - Building a Family Business to Buying a Football Club with Dermot Usher
24 Stories Podcast - February 23, 2023 05:00 - 1 hourThe proud new owner of Cork City Football Club joins one of their fans Stephen to talk about taking over the club, as City gear up for kick off in their first game of the season. Dermot Usher, an avid League of Ireland fan, bought the club this year fulfilling his goal to get involved in footbal...
S.2 Ep.16 - Acting & Life Behind the Big Screen with Hilary Rose
24 Stories Podcast - February 16, 2023 05:00 - 1 hourWe're rolling out the red carpet for this week's guest who you'll definitely recognise from your TV screens as actor, writer & podcaster Hilary Rose joins Stephen to give an insight to entertainment industry, the necessities to pursue an acting career & life behind the big screens. Hilary's car...
S.2 Ep.15 - Rental Market & Insurance with HomeHak Founder Pat Drinan
24 Stories Podcast - February 09, 2023 05:00 - 59 minutesThe rental market & an insight to the intricacies of insurance are the talking points with HomeHak founder Pat Drinan who founded the business in 2018. HomeHak is an innovative platform designed to connect Letting agents, DIY landlords and homeowners through online profiles when applying for a r...
S.2 Ep.14 - From Journalism to Non-Profit with Sanctuary Runners Founder Graham Clifford
24 Stories Podcast - February 02, 2023 05:00 - 48 minutesWe look into the world of non-profit organisations in this episode with Sanctuary Runners founder Graham Clifford who is also kept busy with Translate Ireland & One Town One Voice where the vision of integration of communities is at its core. His passion for integration, diversity & inclusion st...
S.2 Ep.13 - Marketing & Hospitality with Seamus Leahy of Invite Resorts
24 Stories Podcast - January 26, 2023 05:00 - 1 hourThis week is a deep dive into the world of marketing & it’s safe to say Stephen is in his element as he’s joined by Seamus Leahy of Invite Resorts, who has an extensive career in marketing & the hospitality industry. Seamus's colourful career saw him working for an array big companies throughout...
S.2 Ep.12 - Brand Design & Strategy with Deirdre Corcoran of Chapter
24 Stories Podcast - January 19, 2023 05:00 - 1 hourBrand design & strategy are on the drawing board of this weeks episode as Stephen is joined by Deirdre Corcoran, founder of Chapter. They dive deep into the important role creativity plays in the corporate world & how it intertwines with marketing, branding & creating a clear vision in conveying...
S.2 Ep.11 - Behind The Scenes of The Screen with Vidacademy Founder Judie Russell
24 Stories Podcast - January 12, 2023 05:00 - 1 hourGet a behind the scenes look into life on & behind the screen with videographer, presenter & founder of the Vidacademy Judie Russell who has worked in the industry in over 10 countries & how businesses can benefit from creating simple yet effective video content. While on a worldwide trip, it w...
S.2 Ep.10 - Business Ventures with Culture Co-Working Founder Andrew Whitaker
24 Stories Podcast - January 05, 2023 05:30 - 1 hourGrowing up in a family with a renowned business in Cork meant one thing for Andrew Whitaker - it was inevitable he would join the family business of Johnson & Perrott. The family business has been in operation for over 230 years in multiple industries from hatchery, iron works & the motor indust...
S.2 Ep.9 - The Business of Magic & Mentalism with Liam Sheehan
24 Stories Podcast - December 29, 2022 05:00 - 1 hourWe've a magical episode up our sleeve with magician & mentalist Liam Sheehan who is renowned in Ireland & across the globe for his tricks in the trade. It's not everyday you can say you've entertained Michael Jackson, but Liam can. He is famed for entertaining the king of pop during his stay in ...
S.2 Ep.8 - Sustainable Lesiurewear OceanR with Tom Cotter
24 Stories Podcast - December 22, 2022 05:00 - 1 hourCork sustainable leisurewear OceanR is making waves across the globe creating sustainable products & clothing from ocean waste. The brand founded by Tom Cotter, formerly known as Rashr has been been in the making for 5 years but has grown exponentially on a global basis. From what started init...
S.2 Ep.7 - Content Creator Shauna Doyle
24 Stories Podcast - December 15, 2022 01:19 - 1 hourThis week on the podcast, Stephen is joined by popular Cork based content creator Shauna Doyle who joins us to give an insightful look into the world of online content creation. Shauna originally got into content creation while working as a makeup artist at MAC Cosmetics at Brown Thomas where sh...
S.2 Ep.6 - Perfecting Perfumery With Nora Irwin of ARONA
24 Stories Podcast - December 08, 2022 05:00 - 57 minutesA lifelong love of perfume, blended with passion & perseverance paved the way for Nora Irwin to create ARONA in 2017 after following in the footsteps of her cousin who worked in the fragrance industry in the US. This passion for perfume began over 40 years when her cousin would send home bottles...
S.2 Ep.5 - Politics with Minister Michael McGrath
24 Stories Podcast - December 01, 2022 05:00 - 1 hourMinister for Reform & Public Expenditure Michael McGrath joins us this week to look at his early life growing up in Cork & what eventually led him to take a seat at Dáil Éireann. Micheal grew up in Passage West & shares fond memories with his family, reminiscing on his working days as a caddy o...
S.2 Ep.4 - Cork City Sports & Photography with Tony O'Connell
24 Stories Podcast - November 24, 2022 05:00 - 56 minutesFor over 50 years, Tony O'Connell has been capturing people across Cork & beyond through the lens of his camera from creating memories at weddings, to up close & personal portraits of Lord Mayor's & Taoiseach's & even the Royal Family on their visit to Cork in 2011. Tony set up his photography s...
S.2 Ep.3 - Visit Cork with Seamus Heaney
24 Stories Podcast - November 17, 2022 05:00 - 1 hourIf Cork people are known for anything, it's the instant desire to declare 'I'm from Cork' on first meeting someone & secondly to state you how great Cork is. Our guest is no stranger to this, as Stephen is joined by the Head of Visit Cork Seamus Heaney who has over 30 years experience in the hos...
S.2 Ep.2 - Sales, Skills Training & Writing with Eleanor O'Kelly-Lynch
24 Stories Podcast - November 10, 2022 05:00 - 1 hourSales management, skills training, the importance of customer engagement & writing are the focal point of this weeks episode with founder of Golden Apple Training & author Eleanor O'Kelly-Lynch. A career in sales was never on Eleanor's agenda, initially teaching & writing were her goals. Elean...
S.2 Ep.1 - Evelyn Moynihan CEO of The Kilkenny Group
24 Stories Podcast - November 03, 2022 05:00 - 1 hourWe're back with a brand new series & to kick start the series we're joined with the CEO of The Kilkenny Group Evelyn Moynihan. The Kilkenny Group in over 50 years in operation, it has become an emporium for the finest of Irish craft and design building a strong ethos in supporting local Irish art...
S.2 Ep.1 - Marketing, Branding & Irish Retail with CEO of The Kilkenny Group Evelyn Moynihan
24 Stories Podcast - November 03, 2022 05:00 - 1 hourWe're back with a brand new series & to kick start the series we're joined with the CEO of The Kilkenny Group Evelyn Moynihan. The Kilkenny Group in over 50 years in operation, it has become an emporium for the finest of Irish craft and design building a strong ethos in supporting local Irish ar...
Season Special: Tips For An Individual
24 Stories Podcast - September 15, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutesWith the Irish Podcast Awards coming up, which we're nominated for the Bullseye Award, we thought to bring you a special throwback episode to share some of the useful tips from our guests. As you know, Stephen finishes each episode with two questions for our guests on building a brand. The first ...
Season Special: Tips For A Business
24 Stories Podcast - September 09, 2022 17:33 - 8 minutesWith the Irish Podcast Awards coming up, which we're nominated for the Bullseye Award, we thought to bring you a special throwback episode to share some of the useful tips from our guests. As you know, Stephen finishes each episode with two questions for our guests on building a brand. The first ...