BeBelle Podcast with Sian Horn

“I was like, I’ll just start it. Why not?”

This week, I’m joined by Siobhan Lam - founder of April and the Bear and judge on RTÉ’s Home of the Year - for a conversation about creativity, business, motherhood and trusting yourself enough to take the leap.

Siobhan opens up about growing up between London and Kildare, feeling different as a mixed-race child in Ireland, meeting her husband at 17, leaving a banking job she hated, trying acting in London, and eventually building one of Ireland’s most-loved interiors brands after renovating their first fixer-upper home.

We also chat about entrepreneurship, perfectionism, juggling motherhood and business, Home of the Year, remembering Hugh Wallace, and why your home should reflect you - not trends or other people’s opinions.

This conversation is warm, honest, funny and deeply inspiring.

✨ In this episode:
Growing up between London and Kildare
Feeling different as a mixed-race child in Ireland
Leaving a banking career that didn’t feel right
Trying acting in London
Working in fashion buying at Arnotts
Renovating their first home
Starting April and the Bear
Motherhood and entrepreneurship
Joining Home of the Year
Why your home should feel like you
“What’s the worst that can happen?”

You can find Siobhan here: Website | Instagram | April and the Bear IG
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BeBelle is a podcast hosted by Sian Horn that dives into the stories of remarkable people behind their businesses. BeBelle is not a business podcast, it's about uncovering the moments of resilience, creativity and determination that have shaped these entrepreneurs.

Sian is dedicated to empowering individuals in all aspects of life and believes in the importance of self-care, which manifests differently for everyone. Guests share their own self-care practices, offering listeners fresh perspectives on nurturing their well-being. Tune in to BeBelle for inspiring stories, actionable advice and thoughtful reflections on what it means to navigate life today.

Join the BeBelle Community: bebelle.ie | @bebelle_podcast | ​@sian_horn | YouTube
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This episode is brought to you by Skin Formulas, an Irish skincare brand created by skin experts and trusted by thousands of customers and skin clinics. Built on science, results and a deep understanding of skin health, Skin Formulas is designed to help you feel confident in your skin.

Discover more at skinformulas.ie.
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“This is the boldest thing I’ve ever done .”

This week, I’m joined by Laura O’Mahony - and this conversation felt like sitting down with someone who tells the truth about life exactly as it is.

Laura is an actor, comedian, writer, and the host of the award-winning Red Raw Podcast. You might know her from The Young Offenders, Bridget and Eamonn, Republic of Telly, or her regular appearances on RTÉ’s Today - but behind the humour is someone with a huge amount of emotional depth, honesty, and self-awareness.

In this episode, we talk about everything from feeling out of place in college, navigating the entertainment industry, and becoming a mother, to burnout, identity shifts, people pleasing, and the pressure women feel to constantly “do it all.”

Laura speaks so openly about motherhood and how it changed her priorities, her relationship with herself, and even her definition of success. We also talk about social media, loneliness, creativity, ambition, and why learning how to slow down can sometimes be the hardest thing of all.

This conversation is funny, chaotic, vulnerable, and deeply relatable in all the best ways.

✨ In this episode:
Growing up in Cork and always feeling creative
Studying drama and feeling out of place in college
Comedy, acting & finding confidence through performance
Difficult experiences in theatre training
The entertainment industry and rejection
Becoming a mother and identity changes
Burnout, overwhelm & trying to do everything
Starting Instagram during motherhood & loneliness
Social media, connection & community
Learning to slow down and let go of perfectionism
Parenting, pressure & finding joy in ordinary moments
The success of the Red Raw Podcast
Why humour can be both coping mechanism and connection

You can find Laura here: Red Raw Podcast IG | Instagram
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BeBelle is a podcast hosted by Sian Horn that dives into the stories of remarkable people behind their businesses. BeBelle is not a business podcast, it's about uncovering the moments of resilience, creativity and determination that have shaped these entrepreneurs.

Sian is dedicated to empowering individuals in all aspects of life and believes in the importance of self-care, which manifests differently for everyone. Guests share their own self-care practices, offering listeners fresh perspectives on nurturing their well-being. Tune in to BeBelle for inspiring stories, actionable advice and thoughtful reflections on what it means to navigate life today.

Join the BeBelle Community: bebelle.ie | @bebelle_podcast | ​@sian_horn | YouTube
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This episode is brought to you by Skin Formulas, an Irish skincare brand created by skin experts and trusted by thousands of customers and skin clinics. Built on science, results and a deep understanding of skin health, Skin Formulas is designed to help you feel confident in your skin.

Discover more at skinformulas.ie.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“We all want somebody who sees us and loves us.”

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of alcoholism and eating disorders

This week’s episode is such a beautiful reminder that sometimes the people who bring the most joy into the world have had to fight very hard to find it themselves.

I’m joined by Edgar Kirby, and from the moment we sat down, I knew this conversation was going to stay with me.

Edgar opens up about growing up with parents who struggled with alcoholism, and being raised by his older sister from the age of four.

We talk about dance, creativity, food, binge eating disorder, body image, and the pressure so many people feel to constantly “keep going.” Edgar also shares how losing his dance studio during Covid unexpectedly became the beginning of a completely new chapter - one that led him into coaching, social media, and helping thousands of people change their relationship with food and themselves.

What I loved most about this conversation is Edgar’s honesty. He speaks with so much warmth, emotional intelligence, and compassion - not just for others, but finally for himself too.

✨ In this episode:
Being raised by his older sister from age four
Hyper independence and feeling “different” growing up
Finding confidence through dance
Building his own dance school
Covid, losing his studio & starting over
Gaining over 8 stone and struggling with binge eating disorder
Food noise, emotional eating & body image
Why weight struggles are never “just about food”
Social media, coaching & helping others heal
Building a career rooted in purpose and helping people
Burnout, balance & learning to slow down
Why success means nothing without peace

You can find Edgar here: Instagram | TikTok | K30 Programme | Edgar’s Real Life Recipes
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BeBelle is a podcast hosted by Sian Horn that dives into the stories of remarkable people behind their businesses. BeBelle is not a business podcast, it's about uncovering the moments of resilience, creativity and determination that have shaped these entrepreneurs.

Sian is dedicated to empowering individuals in all aspects of life and believes in the importance of self-care, which manifests differently for everyone. Guests share their own self-care practices, offering listeners fresh perspectives on nurturing their well-being. Tune in to BeBelle for inspiring stories, actionable advice and thoughtful reflections on what it means to navigate life today.

Join the BeBelle Community: bebelle.ie | @bebelle_podcast | ​@sian_horn | YouTube
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This episode is brought to you by Skin Formulas, an Irish skincare brand created by skin experts and trusted by thousands of customers and skin clinics. Built on science, results and a deep understanding of skin health, Skin Formulas is designed to help you feel confident in your skin.

Discover more at skinformulas.ie.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“I wasn’t prepared for what happened… no one tells you what it’s really like.”

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of miscarriage, baby loss, trauma, and mental health.

This week I'm joined by Lorna Cronin, known online as @lorzylovey and while you might know her for her humour and relatability, this episode shares the story behind the laughter.

Lorna opens up about her experience of multiple miscarriages, including one deeply traumatic loss that changed everything for her. She speaks so honestly about the loneliness, the shock, and the reality of what women go through, often in silence.

We also talk about her journey with weight, body image, and her experience using GLP-1 medication, and how it’s impacted not just her body, but her mind.

What I loved most about this conversation is Lorna’s ability to hold both truth and humour at the same time, and how she uses comedy not to hide, but to cope.

This episode is raw, real, and incredibly important.

✨ In this episode:
Growing up in Cork and feeling shy as a child
ADHD and understanding herself later in life
Early career, moving to London & homesickness
Meeting her husband and building a life together
Miscarriages and the emotional toll of loss
The trauma of hospital experience
Loneliness, grief, and not feeling understood
Using humour as a coping mechanism
The pressure to “just get on with it”
Her weight journey and body image struggles
GLP-1 and how it changed her mindset
Food noise, emotional eating & breaking patterns
The stigma around weight loss medication
Setting boundaries and starting to put herself first
Social media, community & finding connection online
Confidence vs courage and learning to back herself

You can find Lorna here: Instagram | Facebook | TikTok
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BeBelle is a podcast hosted by Sian Horn that dives into the stories of remarkable people behind their businesses. BeBelle is not a business podcast, it's about uncovering the moments of resilience, creativity and determination that have shaped these entrepreneurs.

Sian is dedicated to empowering individuals in all aspects of life and believes in the importance of self-care, which manifests differently for everyone. Guests share their own self-care practices, offering listeners fresh perspectives on nurturing their well-being. Tune in to BeBelle for inspiring stories, actionable advice and thoughtful reflections on what it means to navigate life today.

Join the BeBelle Community: bebelle.ie | @bebelle_podcast | ​@sian_horn | YouTube
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This episode is brought to you by Skin Formulas, an Irish skincare brand created by skin experts and trusted by thousands of customers and skin clinics. Built on science, results and a deep understanding of skin health, Skin Formulas is designed to help you feel confident in your skin.

Discover more at skinformulas.ie.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sometimes the strongest women are the ones who had no choice but to be.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of grief, miscarriage, and loss of a parent.

This week, I’m joined by Geraldine Jones, founder and CEO of Skin Formulas, but more importantly, a woman whose story is rooted in resilience, courage, and backing herself every step of the way.

From growing up on a dairy farm in Tipperary to losing her mum at just 15, Geraldine shares the life experiences that shaped her work ethic, her drive, and her ability to keep going, even in the hardest moments.

We talk about building a business from the ground up, trusting your instincts, and navigating grief while still showing up. Geraldine also opens up about miscarriage, the pressure of holding everything together, and what it really takes to grow something meaningful – in business and in life.

This conversation is about more than success – it’s about strength, self-belief, and learning how to look after yourself along the way.

✨ In this episode:
Growing up in Tipperary and learning the value of hard work
Losing her mum at 15 and growing up quickly
Finding purpose in making people feel good through beauty
Starting her career early and building confidence
Taking the leap into business and opening her first clinic
Creating Skin Formulas from real client needs
Backing yourself and trusting your instincts in business
The reality of COVID - miscarriage, motherhood & pressure
Pivoting her business and showing up online every day
Building a brand with purpose, values, and community
Why resilience is her greatest strength
Learning to prioritise herself after
Rediscovering joy, fun, and balance

You can find Geraldine here: Instagram | Website | Skin Formulas Instagram

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BeBelle is a podcast hosted by Sian Horn that dives into the stories of remarkable people behind their businesses. BeBelle is not a business podcast, it's about uncovering the moments of resilience, creativity and determination that have shaped these entrepreneurs.

Sian is dedicated to empowering individuals in all aspects of life and believes in the importance of self-care, which manifests differently for everyone. Guests share their own self-care practices, offering listeners fresh perspectives on nurturing their well-being. Tune in to BeBelle for inspiring stories, actionable advice and thoughtful reflections on what it means to navigate life today.

Join the BeBelle Community: bebelle.ie | @bebelle_podcast | ​@sian_horn | YouTube
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This episode is brought to you by Skin Formulas, an Irish skincare brand created by skin experts and trusted by thousands of customers and skin clinics. Built on science, results and a deep understanding of skin health, Skin Formulas is designed to help you feel confident in your skin.

Discover more at skinformulas.ie.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.