Kieran Walsh on how Simpli Baked went from local lunchboxes to supermarket shelves across Europe with their tasty new Wraphouse range.
From your pocket to the world – MojoFest founder Glen Mulcahy is back to talk smartphones, AI, and why mobile storytelling is rewriting the rules of journalism.
Trust us – they’re the best! Paul Heavin from heavins.ie joins us fresh from winning Ireland’s Most Trusted Website to share how this family-run Athlone store is nailing the online game.
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Stressed out? Tullamore’s Reveal Beauty & Wellness has just the thing – Brain Tap, a wellness tech for modern life.
With €2.2 million in innovation projects secured and a brand-new strategy just launched, the Advanced Technologies in Manufacturing cluster is putting the midlands and beyond on the global industry map.
Still unlocking the Midlands after 43 years! Jack Nolan looks back on decades of keys, callouts and keeping the region safe – with a little help from the next generation.
Easter never looked (or tasted) so good! Georgia Quealy from Bon Chocolatiers talks hand-painted eggs, viral pistachio creations, and why Athlone is Ireland’s new chocolate capital.
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Can employers dismiss staff struggling with addiction? We unpack aWRC ruling that’s reshaping how businesses approach alcoholism and misconduct in the workplace with Ciarán O’Mahony, O’Mahony Safety Solutions.
From self-funded startup to €6m turnover – Shane Tobin CEO of TrueWealth.ie shares the highs, the hurdles, and how business owners can extract wealth the smart way.”
Liberation Day, trade tariffs, and a VUCA world – futurist Damien Heary of FutaVista Consultancy helps Irish exporters make sense of global uncertainty and prepare for what’s next.
Fergal Moran of CJ Sheeran on how their new partnership with The Pallet LOOP is transforming waste into value – a game-changing circular economy model for Ireland’s construction industry.
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Episode 62
Cuty Gupta explains how Local Enterprise Office supports like Digital for Business and the Grow Digital Voucher are helping midlands SMEs automate, innovate, and stay competitive in 2025.
Donagh O’Leary of Medicines for Ireland warns that a new EU wastewater directive could cause serious medicine shortages in Ireland – and explains why generic drug makers are challenging it in the European courts.
Breda Colgan from Salutem Advisory & Training shares practical insights on improving workplace safety and compliance, starting with a recent case that highlights key lessons for employers.
David Walsh-Kemmis, the man behind Ballykilcavan Brewery near Stradbally, joins us from Meitheal 2025 to talk tourism, storytelling, and how local producers are showcasing Ireland to the world.
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Gary O’Keefe shares Crewit Resourcing’s expansion into Denmark, the future of global recruitment, and how they’re helping solve Ireland’s labour shortages in sectors like agriculture, construction and transport.
David Savage from BDO explains what Trump’s new tariffs mean for Irish businesses and how to mitigate risks as a potential EU–US trade war looms.
Geraldine Dolan reflects on resilience, community support, and rising costs in hospitality after a fire temporarily closed the much-loved Poppy Fields Café.
Eoghan Preston gives us a flavour of The Make & Mark in Portlaoise, its vibrant entertainment lineup, and the fast-growing hospitality brand behind it – RHK Bars.
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