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Des Keenan is the founder of Kildress Plumbing Supplies (Which he has since retired from) and a lifelong community leader who has spent decades building not just a successful business, but a legacy of service, generosity, and connection.

Des shares the story behind one of Ireland’s best known showrooms, revealing the simple but powerful principles that drove his success, from putting customers first to building relationships that last generations. But his impact goes far beyond business.

Now in his 80s and living with Parkinson’s, Des reflects on a life shaped by hard work, humility, and an unwavering commitment to helping others. From raising hundreds of thousands for charity to bringing communities together during difficult times, his story is rooted in resilience, purpose, and leadership.

This episode is packed with timeless lessons on business, community, mindset, and what it really means to live a meaningful life.

If you’re interested in entrepreneurship, leadership, customer service, or inspiring real life stories, this conversation with Des Keenan is one you won’t want to miss.

Links from Episode

Healing Your Life with Aisling (Des' Daughter):
https://www.instagram.com/healingyourlifewithaisling/

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Laura Nolan Horgan is the founder of The LNH Edit, a creative collection of slow fashion and homeware brand known for its beautiful block-printed table linens, pyjamas and home pieces sold worldwide. Before launching LNH Edit, Laura spent 11 years in her family’s fashion business, Fran & Jane, helping grow it to 24 stores and more than 250 staff before the recession forced its closure.

Laura talks about entrepreneurship, starting a business after setbacks, and building a global brand online. She also opens up about discovering she carried the BRCA1 cancer gene while pregnant, the preventative surgeries that followed, and why sharing her story has helped so many women.

Laura also shares honest insights about collaborating with Vogue Williams, running an e-commerce business, balancing motherhood and work, and why growing a brand slowly can sometimes be the best strategy.

Links from Episode

Laura Nolan Horgan
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lauranolanhorgan/reels/ 

LNH Edit
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lnh_edit/ 
Website
https://lnhedit.com/ 

Book:
Understanding BRCA by Clarissa Foster
Amazon Link to book - https://amzn.eu/d/01vHVvXw 

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The Women in Business Awards at the Crowne Plaza Belfast is always one of the most inspiring evenings in the Northern Ireland business calendar. It’s a celebration of the remarkable women who are shaping our workplaces, our organisations and our industries every single day: from emerging leaders and rising stars to senior executives, innovators and entrepreneurs.

We spoke with a selection of the winners:

Mentor of the Year | Maria Moreno Diez, Fibrus - Sponsored by Version 1

Small Business of the Year | Olga McAteer, McAteer Solutions Ltd - Sponsored by Wilson Nesbitt

Apprentice of the year | Seána Maginn | Water Solutions Ireland Ltd - Sponsored by VANRATH

Innovation in Business Award – Corporate Winner | Anne-Marie Norton, Direct Medics - Sponsored by Belfast Harbour

Advancing Diversity & Inclusion Champion Award – Individual Winner | Diane Davis, Minority Recognition Awards NI - Sponsored by Queen’s Business School

Transformational Leader of the Year – Corporate Winner | Melissa Cochrane, Business Services Organisation (BSO) - Sponsored by IQ&Co

Young Businesswoman of the Year – Entrepreneur Winner | Jennifer Smyth, Jenn’s Gym - Sponsored by Direct Medics Healthcare Recruitment

Businesswoman of the Year | Mairead Mackle Tarasis Enterprises - Sponsored by Virgin Media O2 Business

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https://www.womeninbusinessni.com/home

Sandra Wilson is a fashion lover, lifestyle inspiration and the mother of TV Presenter and Podcaster Vogue Williams, and entrepreneur Amber Wilson. At 73, she has become known for her bold style, colourful outfits and refreshing attitude to ageing, encouraging women to stop saving their ‘good clothes’ and start enjoying life now.

Sandra talks about confidence as you get older, fashion over 70 and why women should wear what they love, whether that’s leather trousers, a bikini or a statement hat to the supermarket.

She also shares stories from her life working as an Aer Lingus air hostess, raising four children, navigating separation, and finding love again with her husband, Neil.

Friendships and socialising as we get older, staying active through golf and walking, and how women can embrace ageing with confidence, style and a sense of fun are all discussed.

This is an honest, funny and uplifting conversation about ageing well, confidence for women and living life fully at any age.

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Sandra Wilson
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sandrawilson3614/?hl=en 

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Lisa Colhoun is a widow, mum and the voice behind One Small Step, where she shares her journey through grief, healing and rebuilding life after loss.

Lisa speaks about losing her husband Christopher suddenly at just 33, leaving her with two baby daughters and a life she never imagined navigating alone. She shares the trauma of that day, the reality of young widowhood, and what grief truly feels like behind closed doors.

She talks about coping with bereavement, parenting through heartbreak, cognitive behavioural therapy, running a marathon in his memory, and the small daily steps that helped her survive. Lisa also opens up about finding love again, blending families, and learning that happiness after loss is possible.

An honest conversation about grief, resilience, hope and rebuilding life after tragedy.

Links from Episode

Lisa Colhoun
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/one_small_step23/?hl=en 

Support Services:

Anam Cara - Supporting Parents after Bereavement 
https://anamcara.ie/ 
Cruse - Bereavement Support
https://www.cruse.org.uk/ 

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