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 specialising in natural, plant-powered skincare products.Bríd and Joanne discuss:Why she believes the Irish beauty industry has never been strongerHer PHD in Elephant conservation that underpins Kinvara Skincare’s eco-friendly missionAnd she has some specific ‘Sophie Morris’ style advice for Irish consumers about ultra-processed skincare productsOn the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast we speak to trailblazers from the Guaranteed Irish business community about how their businesses stay competitive in a global marketplace, what it stands for, its contribution to the local community and its support for Irish jobs.
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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 and wellness products are here to stay.And understanding what the town shop does for the cohesion of the entire local community.On the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast we speak to trailblazers from the Guaranteed Irish business community about how their businesses stay competitive in a global marketplace, what it stands for, its contribution to the local community and its support for Irish jobs.
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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 Patrick discuss:The ways the construction industry can deliver on the need to urgently build more houses.Why there’s a need for a reality check for apartment building.And why the biggest challenge facing house building Ireland is LAND.On the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast we speak to trailblazers from the Guaranteed Irish business community about how their businesses stay competitive in a global marketplace, what it stands for, its contribution to the local community and its support for Irish jobs.
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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 CRH, he leads their ESG & Sustainability service line. On this episode, Bríd and Shane discuss:Why Ireland taking a lead on sustainability matters even if others are lagging behind.How there’s a need to clearly explain to Irish businesses why trusting local supply chains is so important.Why it’s vital that sustainability reporting is demystified and made simple for Irish SMBs to fully embrace it.On the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast we speak to trailblazers from the Guaranteed Irish business community about how their businesses stay competitive in a global marketplace, what it stands for, its contribution to the local community and its support for Irish jobs.
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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 she’d cracked the formula for the brand’s famous concealer product* AYU’s ownership structure * And there’s even a delve into the profit margin for the cosmetics industry as a whole.On the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast we speak to trailblazers from the Guaranteed Irish business community about how their businesses stay competitive in a global marketplace, what it stands for, its contribution to the local community and its support for Irish jobs.
Join us each week as we hear the inspirational stories behind the powerhouse businesses that make up the Guaranteed Irish members' network. Guaranteed Irish Stories is sponsored by FBD Insurance, Ireland’s largest homegrown insurer.
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