Nathan Carter is an incredibly talented country music star born in Liverpool to Irish parents from County Down. He has carved out an international career since moving to Ireland at eighteen. With over a dozen solo albums, including six Number One hits in Ireland, Nathan’s music, particularly his cover of Bob Dylan’s “Wagon Wheel,” has gained him widespread recognition.

In this episode we dive into Nathan’s journey from his early days in Liverpool to stepping onto the stage as a professional musician, discussing what life was like growing up in a vibrant city, the courage it took to move away from home at such a young age, and the challenges of life on the road.

Nathan shares insight into the pressures of performing, balancing a hectic schedule, the importance of staying connected with his fans and what motivates him to give back.

Nathan talks about his exciting new fashion venture with his clothing brand. We explore why he decided to take this leap and how he’s navigating the challenges of starting something so different from his music career.

Finally, as the brand ambassador for the stunning Lough Erne Resort, Nathan shares what drew him to this role and how he looks after himself personally and professionally.

An inspiring conversation about perseverance, passion, and the journey of an artist who continues to shine both on and off the stage.

Links from Episode

Nathan Carter

Website -

https://www.nathancartermusic.com/ 

Instagram -

https://www.instagram.com/iamnathancarter/?hl=en 

Carter Clothing

Instagram - 

https://www.instagram.com/carter_clothing.ie/ 

Facebook -

https://www.facebook.com/people/Carter-Clothing/61564083726660/ 

Brought to you in Partnership with Linwoods Health Foods

https://linwoodshealthfoods.com/ 

`Lough Erne Resort - `Podcast Location Sponsor

https://www.lougherneresort.com/

Fiona Morgan Coleman is a dedicated Garda, online influencer, businesswoman, wife, and mother of two boys. Growing up as one of ten children in County Tipperary, Fiona pursued her passion for anatomy in Galway before setting off on her travels. 

Life was good until it took an unexpected turn in 2019 when she was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. Through resilience and a positive mindset, Fiona faced her illness head-on, learning to cherish every moment.

She shares her journey to date and the belief that life’s true purpose is happiness. Hear how Fiona’s outlook on life has shaped her journey and continues to inspire those around her.

An episode not to miss!

Links from Episode

Fiona Morgan Coleman Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fionamorgancoleman/?hl=en 

Cancer Support Links:

https://www.mayocancersupport.ie/

https://www.universityofgalway.ie/cancercentre/

https://www.macmillan.org.uk/

Brought to you in Partnership with Linwoods Health Foods

https://linwoodshealthfoods.com/ 

`Lough Erne Resort - Podcast Location Sponsor

https://www.lougherneresort.com/

Mark Wright is an award-winning influential entrepreneur and digital marketing specialist who is widely known for his success in winning BBC’s The Apprentice. After winning Mark went on to find and develop one of the UK’s fastest growing digital marketing agencies, Climb Online, in partnership with Lord Sugar. 

Climb Online is the most successful business founded by an Apprentice winner to date. It is renowned for its disruptive approach to digital marketing, working with household brands to scale growth and generate profit.

His success with Climb Online has led him to source and invest in businesses within the property investment, web development, public relations, hair and beauty and aviation sectors. He has also achieved huge success in these areas. 

At the age of thirty-four, his journey has inspired Entrepreneurs globally, who regularly attend his public speaking engagements and motivational talks both across the UK and overseas. 

In January 2017, Mark secured a prime spot on the Forbes 30 under 30 list, for his continuous impact on and dedication to the business sector and has since won many business awards

In June 2019 Mark launched his very own business conference, CLIMBCON, which welcomed hundreds of Business Owners and aspiring Entrepreneurs to learn from proven business leaders.

In November 2022, he sold Climb Online for a high seven-figure sum to the global digital group, xDNA. Making him the first Apprentice winner to complete a 3rd party exit. 

In November 2023, Mark & his family relocated back to Australia where he now is based out of the Gold Coast, QLD. He is currently managing his worldwide business portfolio and expanding his investments in Australia.

In this episode, Mark shares what life looked like before The Apprentice, during it and what the experience with Lord Sugar has ultimately taught him.

He shares advice about goal setting and how powerful it can be, tips on saving money and why success has nothing to do with money.

Social Media, the positive and negative sides to it were discussed, building a profile and advice on daily time management.

An episode not to miss!

Links from Episode

Mark Wright 

Instagram - 

https://www.instagram.com/mwright_10/ 

LinkedIn -

https://au.linkedin.com/in/mark-wright-1658925a?trk=people-guest_people_search-card 

Brought to you in Partnership with Meagher’s Pharmacy

https://www.meagherspharmacy.ie/ 

In todays Podcast Ruth and Barbara-Anne give us the background to their amazing business Ooh and Aah Cookies.

From the early days of attending Balmoral Show and stalls in Victoria Square to present day where they are sending out hundreds of boxes a week and taking the internet by storm. The struggle of being a business owner and a mum is also addressed but they have now managed to create a good system where everyone is looked after.

They speak about the pandemic and how it has allowed them to put a strategic marketing plan in place which has resulted in their business reaching new heights. The topics of social media, email marketing and content creation are covered and the dynamic duo admits that they have learned a lot of their skills on the job.

Collaborations have been a massive part of their success only because they know how to utilise that type of content in the best way possible.

The future is bright for Ooh and Aah Cookies and I can't wait for you all to hear their business journey.

Check out all the shownotes on:

https://diggmama.com/blogs/the-digg-podcast/learning-as-you-go-is-part-of-the-journey

Rachel Molloy owns Cafe No 47  based in Donaghmore and is preparing to open her second Restaurant/Cafe in Cookstown.

Rachel discusses her journey through life and employment and how she is now embracing her entrepreneurial journey.

The support from her family and friends has been amazing however it is Rachel's fearless attitude and determination which has brought her to where she is today.

The challenges of the pandemic is discussed in detail and how Rachel has navigated through that by adapting her business model for the times we are in.

The power of social media is discussed and how her 4000 followers on Instagram mean so much to her and rightly so.

Check out the show notes:

https://diggmama.com/blogs/the-digg-podcast/feel-the-fear-and-do-it-anyway

Ellen Kavanagh Jones is the Co-Founder of Waxperts Wax, Waxperts and Heire.

In the podcast, Ellen discusses her journey on social media and how she has used social media to grow her business.

Community is so important to Ellen and the waxperts team. She speaks about when Covid hit and how they put their community and their team before the needs of the business.

Ellen talks about building community and how important it is in their overall business model.

How to launch a new product is discussed and the challenges that brought during a pandemic.

Tips for social media are discussed and how you can best utilise the platforms to grow your brand and business.

This is a very straight-talking podcast that will inspire you to build your tribe and always put them first.

Check out the show notes

https://diggmama.com/blogs/the-digg-podcast/the-power-of-brand-values

Jill McDowell is founder of Home At Rose Cottage and Rose Cottage on the Road.

She is an Influencer and Instagram Expert who specialises in creating engaging content and educating businesses how to d the same.

In the podcast we discuss all things Instagram.

How to have your Instagram account visually appealing to encourage new followers:

-Logo

-Bio

-Highlights

-Grid

We also discuss the different types of content that resonate with your audience and how to embrace all of the features.

Particular emphasis is placed on reels and how to use these effectively to grow

following.

This is a jam-packed episode and I know you will learn so much.

Check out the show notes:

https://diggmama.com/blogs/news/using-instagram-effectively-in-business

Sponsored by: Michelle Smith Sugaring

Emma Miller and Joanne Chambers are the dynamic duo known as Dollybird Interiors.

With over 20 years experience between them and numerous awards they are experts in their field and are pushing their business to new heights especially since Covid.

In the podcast Emma speaks about taking risks and how sometimes finance can be the only thing that holds you back.

She discusses the use of the bounce back loan and how they used that to launch and rebrand Dollybird Interiors - opening a huge new premises and employing more staff.

Emma also discusses social media and how she believes it has helped grow brand awareness and in turn increase their turnover.

This is such a straight talking podcast with a business owner who isnt afraid to say exactly how it is. That's what we all need in business, someone to be open and honest.

Check out the shownotes:

https://diggmama.com/blogs/the-digg-podcast/a-pandemic-wont-stop-us-growing-our-business

Aimee Oliver CEO of Bodyfit Mums talks to us about how she founded her face-to-face fitness business which supports mums on their journey with exercise and motherhood.

We discuss how important that face to face contact has been for not only the fitness of her members but also their mental health. When covid hit Aimee was determined she would support her mums no matter what the cost.

Aimee talks us through how she transitioned to the online space and has grown her business phenomenally over the past 18mths where she now has over 500 members joining her online courses from all over the world.

This future is growing at such a fast rate and that is mainly down to the strong Bodyfit Mum community. We discuss how to grow a tribe like this and how to make them the centre of all that you do in business.

This is such a fast-paced, informative, inspiring episode that I know you are all gonna love.

Check out the show notes on:

https://diggmama.com/blogs/news/support-your-community-and-your-business-will-grow

In today’s podcast, I speak to you from a place of reflection. Reflecting on the amazing guests we have just listened to over the last few months and excitement for the guests to come.

I am excited for the businesses that will be pitching to you over the next few months as sponsors of the podcast. Each episode will have a 1-2min pitch from a different business that is sponsoring the podcast. They will speak direct to you, the Digg audience telling you all about why they are the best in their game and how you can reach out to them and find them on social. 

I also include my top 3 tips for businesses as they ease out of lockdown. You are going to want to listen to these. I know they will help you so much. 

Check out the show notes for all the details.

https://diggmama.com/blogs/the-digg-podcast/3-steps-to-help-you-ease-your-business-out-of-lockdown

PR is a buzz word that we all as business owners are familiar with, but what does it really mean? How can it benefit you and your business?

Fiona Brown Communications strips it right back to the basics. We discuss what PR really means on a basic level and how that can be, and should be incorporated into your marketing strategy.

Is there such a thing as bad press? I love Fiona's view on this.

The benefits of having PR as part of your marketing strategy are huge. We discuss on detail exactly how this can help grow brand awareness and ultimately increase revenue in your business.

A huge factor in businesses embracing any kind of PR activity is budget therefore we thrash out ways a business can gain exposure doing simple things before employing a PR consultant to take it to the next level.

This episode is jammed pack with amazing tips for businesses to get started with.

Check out the show notes for all the details:

 https://diggmama.com/blogs/the-digg-podcast/why-is-pr-so-important-for-your-business

Shopify is one of the leading ecommerce platforms in the world. In this podcast Mark Kelso (Shopify Expert) takes us through, step by step, how to get the best return from your shopify store.

We discuss everything from listing a product or service, search engine optimisation and Shopify marketing.

The topic is vast however the points covered in the podcast will help many retailers get some clarity on exactly what is needed to get traffic to your Shopify website.

Check out the Show notes:https://diggmama.com/blogs/the-digg-podcast/getting-the-best-results-from-your-shopify-store

The Galgorm Collection consists of the Galgorm Spa and Golf Resort, The Rabbit Hotel, Fratelli Restaurant, and Cafe Parisian.

On the podcast, Catherine McKernan, Victoria Brown, and Leigh Heggarty speak about the extensive marketing activity of the team and how it takes all the wheels spinning to make the Collection the huge success it is today.

Catherine outlines how the marketing strategy has changed over the past year and the changes that The Galgorm has made in preparation for their customer returning.

Victoria discusses influencer marketing, the strategy which the hotel implements, and the benefits that has had for the business.

She also gives us the inside information on  "The Rabbit" Hotel which opened in 2020 and how challenging that has been during the pandemic.

Leigh gives us some insight into how the golfing market has helped grow the business and how she envisages international travel in the future.

This is a podcast which instils hope and excitement for the future especially in the world of hospitality.

Check out the shownotes

https://diggmama.com/blogs/the-digg-podcast/the-face-of-hospitality-post-covid

Liz O’Hagan is a Community Pharmacist within the esteemed Meaghers Pharmacy Group. With a background in Integrative and Lifestyle Health, Liz plays a pivotal role in the implementation of Pharmacy 360, the latest initiative by Meagher’s Pharmacy Group.

Prior to her current role, Liz pursued her passion for being a ski instructor in Austria. However, her calling to the world of healthcare and making a difference brought her back to Ireland. 

We hear how Liz was not coping well with having lots of ideas and ambition for doing things differently but felt like her job was not allowing her to reach her full potential. Do we stay in a role that doesn’t fulfil us or do we take the leap, take a chance, face the unknown and risk our “good job”? Liz bravely chose the latter and she shares with us the journey of taking risks, stepping outside conventional boundaries, and seizing life-altering opportunities 

Liz explains what integrative health is and what its impending launch at Meagher’s Pharmacy will look like. She provides insights into what customers can expect from this groundbreaking approach.

Furthermore, Liz offers invaluable advice for individuals who harbour ambitions but are hesitant to pursue them due to fear of risk.

Discover how Liz navigated through uncertainties, embraced change and carved her path towards professional fulfilment, offering guidance for those seeking to do the same.

Links from Episode

Liz O’Hagan LinkedIn:

https://ie.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-o-hagan-725ba5257 

Meagher’s Pharmacy: https://www.meagherspharmacy.ie/ 

Brought to you in Partnership with Meagher’s Pharmacy 

https://www.meagherspharmacy.ie/

Tara Grimes Fitness invited me onto her Facebook platform to discuss social media with her business community.

The key points we covered were:

How important is social media for business?

Basic principles for getting started.

How to embrace the platforms and how to deal with negativity?

Creating content that engages with your audience and ultimately results in sales and leads.

Although this wasn't recorded with the Digg Podcast in mind I asked Tara if it would be okay to share the content with my listeners due to there being lots of valuable information discussed. Tara is a great advocate for sharing knowledge and helping other businesses and she agreed.

Listen to the full episode and check out the show notes where all the key points have been recorded for you.

https://diggmama.com/blogs/news/the-basics-for-promoting-business-on-social-media

If ever there was a woman in business determined to make her mark in the community and make a difference in the lives of others it's Oonagh O'Hagan.

In this podcast, Oonagh describes her dream of owning Meaghers Pharmacy and how that dream became a reality in 2001. It has grown into nine pharmacies across Dublin and is now a leading online provider for pharmacy services and products.

The challenges of Covid 19 are discussed and how the team at Meaghers has used this to create a new and better way of staying in touch with their customer.

Virtual pharmacist, online blogs, and influencer marketing are just some of the tools discussed which are used to provide an outstanding service.

This podcast is one of inspiration as Oonagh uses all her knowledge in business to help other aspiring entrepreneurs. She is my kind of woman.

Check out the shownotes:

https://diggmama.com/blogs/news/oonaghohagan-meagherspharmacy

Life-Changing decisions have been made by so many people over the last year and this has definitely been the case for me.

I have talked briefly on social about the reasons for closing Digg Childrenswear but never exactly got into the finer details that made me close my store.

I believe sharing experiences like this can help others on their journey and it has been a steep learning curve for me in the world of business.

In this episode, I take you through my journey from an inexperienced 24yr old to a present-day 38-year-old with three kids and 12 years of business experience under my belt.

It's been a tough year but as I talk through it on the podcast it helps me process what has happened and I hope it gives others the courage to either keep working hard at their business or give them the strength that's needed to make changes.

Check out all of the show notes on

https://diggmama.com/blogs/news/life-changing-decisions-during-a-pandemic

When your tan goes terribly wrong on your wedding day and you turn that into a million-pound business there has to be someone strong and passionate behind it. That person is Linda Stinson CEO of award-winning tanning brand Bellamianta.

Her background in cosmetics gave her a great starting point when entering the beauty industry but Linda talks in the podcast about the sacrifices she made to launch the business and the hurdles she met along the way. 

Bellamianta was one of the first businesses in Ireland to embrace Influencer Marketing to the full. Linda speaks about a tiered approach when working with influencers and how that has taken her business to new heights.

The need to stay current and be at the forefront of the customer's mind is the driving force behind all of the amazing product launches that Bellamianta is so well known for. Linda describes what it takes to pull something like that off time and time again.

Check out all the shownotes on 

https://diggmama.com/blogs/the-digg-podcast/bellamianta-launching-strong-with-new-products-in-2021

Running a multi-award-winning Digital Agency is no mean feat however Niamh Taylor does it with professionalism, passion, and a no-nonsense attitude.

In this Podcast, Niamh discusses just how she got to be the CEO of a digital Agency. We get insight into the types of clients she works with and what type of work she does for them.

It hasn't always been plain sailing and Niamh chats about major life events such as losing her mum and how that impacted on her new business at the time.

Niamh believes straight talking is the most beneficial way to speak to businesses, especially during these challenging times.

She gives some top tips on what businesses should be focusing on right now in order to keep themselves in front of their target audience.

Niamh talks about her love of social media and the vision behind the Northern Ireland Social Media Awards.

Niamh is a wealth of knowledge and I'm so glad everyone is getting a chance to hear just what it takes to be at the top of your game.

Check out all the show notes:

https://diggmama.com/blogs/the-digg-podcast/it-takes-hard-work-and-resilience-to-survive-in-business

When you are an honest, kind, and humble leader you cultivate a workforce that becomes like your family.

Working at McElhinneys Ballybofey has taught Sales and Business Manager Sandra Devenney so much when it comes to growing a business that is part of the community and also sustainable in the long term.

In this Podcast, Sandra gives us the background as to why McElhinneys is considered a destination store in Ireland and how their online sales have preceded all expectations since Covid 19 hit in March 2020.

We also get an insight into how significantly the Bridal Industry has changed over the last few years and how they as a team, have adapted to that.

Sandra delves deep into Influencer marketing and how they consider their Influencers as part of the team and have so much respect for the light they shine on their business.

Managing a staff of two hundred does not come without its challenges but Sandra opens up on how she manages this in the most effective way which brings out the best in the team.

An insightful and inspirational podcast especially for those in the world of retail.

Check out all the show notes on

https://diggmama.com/blogs/the-digg-podcast/embracing-the-changes-in-retail-in-2021

When you turn your skill of being an amazing content creator into a business exciting opportunities come your way. This is definitely the case for Award-Winning Beauty and Fashion Influencer Ashlee Coburn from Oh So Femme / OSF Designs.

I can't wait to let you all in on Ashlee's top tips for navigating the influencer space and staying true to who you are. She also has amazing advice for business owners wanting to create hard hitting content for their social platforms.

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did and remember to check out the show notes for all of Ashlee's golden nuggets for top Content Creation.

www.diggmama.com/pages/the-digg-podcast

Georgie Crawford is the Creator of The Good Glow, one of Ireland’s leading health and wellness brands. Through her podcast, book, courses, talks and events, she helps people globally, create the life they have always dreamed of.

Georgie started her working life as a Radio Presenter which led her to meet her husband Jamie. They now have two beautiful little girls. 

Revolving for years in her job that meant so much to her, is how Georgie describes it, but ultimately she was consumed by what people thought of her. She didn't know who she was until the worst thing imaginable happened, her cancer diagnosis. 

Georgie discusses the pivotal moment of her cancer diagnosis that led her to reevaluate her priorities, shares valuable insights from her book and also how she found the courage to step away from her dream job to start her own business.

She talks about the importance of setting boundaries in business, combating negative self-talk, and prioritising self-care. Georgie also provides valuable tips for starting a podcast, emphasising its significance for businesses and offers practical advice on equipment and growth strategies.

A journey from being consumed by work to creating a life filled with purpose and fulfilment.

An episode not to miss!

Links from Episode

The Good Glow:

Website

https://www.thegoodglow.ie/ 

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/thegoodglow.ie/ 

Georgie Crawford:

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/georgie.crawford/ 

LinkedIn

https://ie.linkedin.com/in/georgie-crawford-868aa946?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F 

Brought to you in Partnership with Meagher’s Pharmacy 

https://www.meagherspharmacy.ie/ 

Orann Coyle is a financial advisor who provides Wealth Management and Financial Planning Advisory services UK-wide for highly complex, high-net-worth clients including intricate investment, pension, trusts and estate planning.

In this episode he talks about money mindset, what it is, what to consider, and how to make changes to your money mindset. How our finances should be set up remembering not everyone’s version of financial freedom is the same and not everyone comes from the same starting line was discussed.

Orann shares insights into Financial Markets, how that ties into a money mindset and the link between risk and growth.

Tax efficiency, what is being tax efficient and misconceptions around tax avoidance, Tax efficient allowances and Tax efficient products were all discussed.

The big question is, should we be investing in markets or property? Find out what Orann thinks.

Retirement planning was also talked about. Different types of pensions and the misconception between public and private pensions, how they work and why should we have a pension. When we retire, how do we manage our pension and taxes and what happens to our pension after we die? 

It's crucial to note that the content shared by Orann is guidance, not advice. For personalised advice, you are encouraged to reach out to him directly.

Don't miss this episode filled with valuable insights into shaping a positive money mindset and making informed financial decisions.

Links from Episode:

Orann Coyle

LinkedIn - 

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/oranncoyle 

Instagram

https://www.specialist-group.co.uk/ 

Brought to you in Partnership with Meagher’s Pharmacy - 

https://www.meagherspharmacy.ie/ 

John Bosco OHagan is the Founder and Group Chairman of the award-winning, bespoke joinery and fit-out business, Specialist Group based in Maghera, Co Derry. They are a family business dedicated to manufacturing, project planning and installation excellence.

Specialist Joinery’s first major export was a pub fit-out in Denmark. They were employed as a sub-contractor to the Irish Pub Company to manufacture and fit out a bar in Copenhagen. Learnings from jobs for the Irish Pub Company led to them becoming the preferred supplier of pub & hotel fit-out for Murphy Heineken worldwide.

Over the past thirty-five years, they have served customers and delivered major projects in many countries including Germany, France, Spain, Italy, USA, Japan and even to diverse places such as Almaty in Kazakhstan.

Their largest project to date was £15 million with Citigroup.

John Bosco started Specialist Group thirty six years ago in 1988 at the mature age of 41. He made the bold decision to give up his employment of 15 years and start his own business. Having worked his way up with his former employer as a shop floor operative and progressing through the business to the level of General Manager, there was nothing more left for John Bosco to achieve. So, he wanted to serve the industry in a better way and start up a business of his own.

In this episode, John Bosco imparts a wealth of advice and wisdom drawn from his extensive experience in building a business from the ground up. In his own words, "My life is full of hard stories in business.”

Discover the significance of cultivating robust networks, fostering relationships, building formidable teams, and ultimately, how to carve a distinctive niche in a bustling marketplace.

An episode not to miss!

Links from Episode:

Specialist Group - https://www.specialist-group.co.uk/ 

Brought to you in Partnership with Meagher’s Pharmacy - 

https://www.meagherspharmacy.ie/ 

Gerry Hussey is a renowned performance psychologist, co-founder of ‘Soul Space’, multiple best-selling author and one of the leading minds when it comes to integrative health and wellness in neuroscience.

He has worked with many elite Irish athletes, prepared boxing teams for success at the Olympic Games and Munster rugby players for Heineken Cups. He has also worked with Tipperary GAA and Galway GAA.

Gerry’s first book, Awaken Your Power Within went straight to number one on the Irish bestseller list and stayed in the top 10 for more than sixteen weeks. 

Gerry has said that people have begun to ask what is it all about. What is my life about?

In this episode, Gerry talks about his journey to where he is now, starting when he was a teenager suffering from depression with two suicide attempts before he was fourteen. 

He shares advice on how to overcome negative self-talk and how to make the shift from a restrictive mindset to a growth mindset. He talks about opening your mind to opportunity, how to do it and the benefits of doing it.

Overcoming fear, knockbacks, and rejection are all part of business and life, Gerry shares advice on how to deal with them all. 

He also talks about leadership, what makes a good leader and how to become that good leader. The importance of looking after ourselves holistically to perform at our best and how the workplace can support their employees with this was also discussed.

An episode not to miss!

Links from Episode:

Gerry Hussey

Instagram -

https://www.instagram.com/gerry_hussey/?hl=en

LinkedIn - 

https://ie.linkedin.com/in/gerrysoulspace 

Soul Space Website - 

https://soulspace.ie/ 

Brought to you in Partnership with Meagher’s Pharmacy -

https://www.meagherspharmacy.ie/ 

Michelle Blake is director of Sales and Marketing at the renowned Dylan Hotel. She knows exactly what it takes to stand out and give that 5-star experience. Michelle has committed to training her team and travelling the world promoting Dublin’s only 5-star boutique hotel.

In this episode, Michelle shares what makes the Dylan Hotel so unique and why it was important to support Irish within the renovation and the running of the hotel, giving examples of how other businesses could embrace similar ways.

Providing a personalised experience is so important for the Dylan Hotel. Michelle explains how they do this and shares tips on how to step outside the box when it comes to experiences, including small affordable ideas.

Each touch point is so important for a guest to feel an overall sense of a 5-star experience therefore Michelle explains how they achieve this and what other people in the industry could be doing to make sure they too are looking at it holistically.

Community relations are fundamental to the Dylan Hotel. Michelle shares examples of how they grow these relationships and how others could incorporate similar in their business. 

She also gives insights into how technology has changed things within the hotel and how they have embraced the overall use of technology.

This conversation will enable you to implement practical solutions in your business and leave your guests and customers wanting to return again soon. 

Find out more about Dylan 

https://www.dylan.ie/dylan-hotel-dublin-for-uk-visitors.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiAtaOtBhCwARIsAN_x-3IJrXos1pIzRqu8BKnkpmD8GVpWd-8NP5Y3jDaoKsE6RcDgy6wrFXYaAlhmEALw_wcB

Brought to you in partnership with Meaghers Pharmacy 

https://www.meagherspharmacy.ie/ 

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Daniel Davey is a performance nutritionist and performance director working in professional sports and business. He is the Author of the best-selling books; ‘Eat Up, Raise Your Game and Eat Up, The Next Level. Daniel is also the co-creator of a collagen supplement with Kinetica Sport. 

Daniel founded the platform daveynutrition in 2014, an online business which is based on education, webinars, consultations, events and commercial partners in the food and supplement space. The aim of the business is to be recognised as a worldwide leader in the space of performance, health and nutrition. Daveynutrition has over 178,000 followers across four social media platforms but most notably has 140,000 Instagram followers.

Over the past decade, Daniel has worked with the Dublin Senior football team and Leinster Rugby team. He was a part of the Dublin backroom team that won a record six All-Ireland titles in a row and the Leinster Rugby backroom team that won four straight PRO fourteen titles and the Champions Cup in 2018. 

In 2022 Daniel decided to commit to his own business full time and moved on from professional sport. However, he still works as a consultant to athletes in various sports. 

His purpose is simple, helping people find the winning moments in sport and life.

In this episode, Daniel shares insights into the early days, the grind, the hustle and working with top sports teams, Dublin GAA and Leinster Rugby.

He discusses his business endeavours, notably, how that journey evolved, his subsequent learnings and how he navigated the external noise.

With a social media following of nearly 180,000, Daniel shares tips for business owners on how to grow organically and strategies on how to move past a lack of confidence online.

As the theme of Series 8 is, ”Thriving in Business and Life,"  Daniel shares the basic things we need to be doing when it comes to nutrition, to make sure we can cope with daily tasks and ultimately perform at our best.

An episode not to miss!

Links from Episode

Davey Nutrition:

Website -  https://www.daveynutrition.com/

Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/daveynutrition/?hl=en

Daniel Davey:

LinkedIn - https://ie.linkedin.com/in/daniel-davey-8326a839 

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Sinéad Brady is a mother, partner, sister, daughter, friend, professional, author, lifelong learner and a deep thinker. Mum to four children and proud wife to Alan, together they live in County Cavan in Ireland. 

She works globally as a speaker, a workplace consultant and an advocate of workplace equality. In 2023 she became a Best Selling author with her book, Total Reset.

Sinéad admits that she isn’t always successful in managing the ‘and’s’ in her life, but she always does her best. Practising what she preaches, her weekly ritual includes Tactical Thursday, which she discusses in this episode, and checking in with her Support Circle. 

Sinéad is driven to make work a happier & kinder place. A place where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, flourish and progress through human connection.

As a returning guest on the podcast, Sinéad, in this episode, focuses on career change. Many people in workplaces today want to change, don’t like their job, and want to take a step away but don’t for many reasons. 

With so many job families available today there is such a diverse range of options and opportunities. Therefore Sinéad talks through the steps to take when making the change, what to consider, how to cope with negative comments, identifying transferable skills and much more.

If you are thinking of changing your career but don’t know what to and how, then this episode is for you.

Links from Episode

Sinéad Brady:

LinkedIn

https://ie.linkedin.com/in/sineadthecareerpsychologist 

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/thecareerpsychologist/ 

Website - A Career to Love

https://www.acareertolove.com/ 

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Previous episode with Sinéad - E82: Switching Off is Vital for Success

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6LJjM7WJyHwPjsxUUxOyXe?si=jtm4g477QYiT4Ksa1QoCRQ 

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Kingsley Aikins is the former chairman of the multi-million euro lending platform Linked Finance and past president of the Worldwide Ireland Funds. Throughout his extensive career, he has come to appreciate the power of Networking and sees it as the ‘glue’ that makes everything happen.

Having written extensively on topics such as Diaspora, Philanthropy and Networking, he has developed a range of online training programmes to impart valuable skills in these domains and is currently the CEO of The Networking Institute.

Notably, Kingsley has trained individuals in public speaking, gracing prestigious platforms like TEDx and the Pendulum Summit. He was awarded a CBE for his work on British-Irish relations.

In this episode Kingsley delves into the intricacies of networking - unravelling its meaning, exploring its importance and offering practical advice on building a supportive network.

Discover strategies to effectively communicate your message and gain insights on initiating connections, especially for those facing challenges in opening doors.

Thriving in business and life is the theme for this series therefore Kingsley ends his conversation by sharing what he does to help him lead a happy fulfilled life.

An episode that promises to equip you with valuable insights into effective networking.

Links from Episode

Kingsley Aikins LinkedIn: 

https://ie.linkedin.com/in/kingsleyaikins 

The Networking Institute:

https://thenetworkinginstitute.com/ 

The Digg Podcast is brought to you in Partnership with Meaghers Pharmacy

https://www.meagherspharmacy.ie/ 

Trish Hegarty is a former BBC and Irish Times journalist, who now leads Inis Communications, a thriving PR agency celebrating twenty successful years in business. With a client portfolio that includes Donegal County Council, Fáilte Ireland, and many other notable organisations and SMEs, Trish and her team are true leaders in the PR industry.

In this episode we explore what PR is and why it’s crucial for your business, the different types of PR and how to choose the right one, how to budget for PR, and some insider tips on free PR opportunities you might be overlooking. Trish also shares expert advice on launching or rebranding your product or service, discusses emerging trends in PR, and offers valuable career tips for women looking to return to work or pivot their careers.

Trish’s insights are invaluable, especially as Inis Communications is the first Donegal agency to be shortlisted for a national PR award. 

Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or just curious about the world of public relations, this conversation will equip you with the knowledge you need to elevate your brand and reach your target audience.

Links from Episode

Inis Communications:

https://iniscommunications.com/ 

Trish Hegarty

LinkedIn - https://ie.linkedin.com/in/trishhegarty?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F 

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Fintru are the core partner of The Talent Hub University of Ulster.

Fintru believe in nurturing talent and embracing future leaders to join their business and help them move through different positions to gain as much experience as possible.

They support The Talent Hub in helping give students experience in pitching, networking and so much more.

This conversation with Greg gives a little insight into the importance which Fintru puts on looking after their staff, their brand values and how to stand out in an interview setting.

Find out more about Fintru

https://www.fintru.com/

Find out more about The Talent Hub and The Department of Global Business and Enterprise based in Derry/LDerry

https://www.ulster.ac.uk/courses?query=&f.Campus|campus=Derry~Londonderry&f.School|school=Department%20of%20Global%20Business%20and%20Enterprise

Belfast native, Jack McGarry, is Managing Partner of The Dead Rabbit, Manhattan, New York. It is one of the world’s most awarded and globally recognised pubs, winning eight Tales of the Cocktail awards and five World’s 50 Best Bars awards, including World’s Best Bar twice.

Opening in 2013 with a bold vision to be the world’s best, Jack reflects on his journey, his struggle with alcohol and what his recovery taught him.

He emphasises the pivotal role of self-belief in achieving “one of the best bars” globally and shares unique insights into the recruitment process with a no-nonsense approach.

With plans of expansion to New Orleans, Texas and beyond, Jack discusses the importance of breaking Irish cultural misconceptions, therefore bringing the representation of what Irish culture is today.

Exploring the concept of the ‘Irish Exit’ and the launch of ‘That’s Deadly,’ Jack sheds light on his brand’s deep dive. He talks about the importance of collaborations, navigating business partnerships and how to scale.

Jack ends the episode discussing the role of AI in the future of hospitality.

An episode not to miss!

Links from Episode

The Dead Rabbit: https://thedeadrabbit.com/ 

LinkedIn Job Description: 

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jack-mcgarry-961494227_the-dead-rabbit-austin-hiring-general-manager-activity-7113195871860596736-sRmS?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios 

Books Mentioned:

‘Grit’ by Angela Duckworth 

‘Mindset’ by Dr Carol 

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Chupi Sweetman, CEO of Chupi, an Irish luxury jewellery brand with a global reach, leads a team of fifty and boasts a community of over two hundred and fifty thousand worldwide. Recognised by the Irish Times as one of Ireland’s most loved brands, Chupi has recently unveiled its impressive four and a half thousand square foot flagship store in Dublin. 

With less than 2% of venture capital going to female founders, she shares valuable insights on pitching a brand to investors and successfully securing a 3.75 million investment for expansion.

From her early days as a designer at Topshop to the pivotal moment when she followed her passion for jewellery, Chupi reflects on the journey. The episode delves into the startup challenges she encountered and how she navigated them, emphasising the significance of ‘why’ over ‘what’, and the role of vision and values.

Chupi advocates for change, asserting that sticking to the status quo yields predictable results. She candidly shares how she found the courage to pivot and transform her business model into the world of luxury jewellery.

An episode not to miss!

Find out more about Chupi

https://www.chupi.com/ 

The Digg Podcast is brought to you in Partnership with Nightowl https://www.nightowlni.com/ 

Check out our other guests:

https://www.diggforsuccess.com/ 

Caroline O’Neill, host of the Digg Podcast, takes us on her transformative journey from Occupational Therapist to the visionary creator behind the renowned Digg brand, encompassing Digg for Success, The Digg Podcast, Digg Mama, and Digg Deep for Kids.

Throughout her remarkable eighteen-year journey, Caroline’s resilience and reinvention have been pivotal. 

In this episode, she imparts invaluable insights on recognising the need for change in your business, embracing authenticity in the realm of social media, effectively handling online negativity, upholding the significance of brand values, harnessing the power of AI for business growth, and offering a glimpse into the promising future of the ever-expanding Digg brand.

An episode not to miss.

To find out more about Caroline check out:

Caroline O’Neill LinkedIn -

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/carolineoneilldigg 

Digg Mama Instagram - 

https://www.instagram.com/diggmama/ 

Digg for Success Instagram -

https://www.instagram.com/diggforsuccess/ 

Digg for Success Website - 

https://www.diggforsuccess.com/ 

Grainne Kelly, a celebrated entrepreneur with multiple awards to her name, serves as the CEO and mastermind behind Bubblebum UK Ltd, the pioneering creator of the world’s first inflatable car booster seat. Established in December 2009, Bubblebum has successfully extended its reach to twenty seven countries, securing placement with major retailers like Walmart, Amazon, Halfords, John Lewis, and Target.

Grainne, a mother of two, embarked on the journey of inventing Bubblebum to address her personal dilemma. Frequent travel between Ireland and England exposed her to the inconvenience of lugging around traditional, bulky booster seats on aeroplanes due to car rental companies’ inability to provide them for her children. Remarkably, she transformed her concept into a market-ready product in just nine short months.

In the early days of her business, Grainne, along with her husband and two sons, relocated from their home in Northern Ireland to the United States. She openly shares her experiences of navigating the challenges of those early days, particularly the delicate balance of family life and entrepreneurship.

This episode delves into the rollercoaster ride of Bubblebum’s rapid growth, exploring the highs and lows. Grainne reflects on the courage it takes to make pivotal decisions and to pull things back when your gut tells you to. 

An episode not to miss!

Find out more about Bubblebum 

https://bubblebum.co/

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Laura Bonner, the CEO and Founder of The Muff Liquor Company, has a remarkable journey in the business world. Her achievements include winning the Business All Star in 2018, being recognised as the Ulster Business Woman of the Year in 2019 and making it to the Industry Era’s list of the top 10 most inspiring CEOs in 2021. In 2023, she was honoured as the Handcrafted Spirits Business Leader.

While these accolades speak volumes, Laura’s story is one of humble beginnings that ignites a spark of inspiration for anyone striving for success through hard work and determination.

Laura shares her journey, detailing her unwavering passion and determination to introduce her product to those who would embrace the brand, some of whom would become investors in Muff Liquor.

What sets her apart is her ability to secure investments from notable personalities such as Russell Crowe, Ronan Keating, Ed Sheeran, and Jimmy Carr. 

This episode delves into her strategies for achieving this feat and explores why settling for second place is never an option in her world.

An episode not to miss!

Find out more about Muff liquor 

https://www.themuffliquorcompany.com/

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In 2019, Caroline O’Neill and Niamh Taylor established the Northern Ireland Social Media Awards. The recent third ceremony, held a few weeks ago, enjoyed remarkable success, sparking significant curiosity about the intricacies of organising such an event.

The following seven guests, from seven different businesses, who contributed to the successful awards ceremony this year, share their top tips for event planning.

Jamie McMinnis - Mad Colour

Jamie is Managing Director at Mad Colour, a company that brings your ideas to life when it comes to design, print, manufacture & installation. 

NISMA worked with Mad Colour on their photo backdrops, dressing the entrance area of the room with signage and props, table menus, branding on the stage and their specially commissioned finalist certificates with a difference.

Website: https://www.madcolour.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coloursofmad/ 

Oisin O’Brien - Visual Specdrum Studio

Oisin and his team worked with NISMA and in collaboration with BNL productions on the lighting element for the awards. If you were there you would know how amazing the visuals were!

Visual Spectrum Studio is in a league of their own. If you visit their website you will see the vast range of work that they do. There are videos on there that will blow your mind. They mostly do large sale Tourist Projection Mapping. 

Website: https://www.visualspectrum.studio/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visualspectrumstudio/ 

Nick Hutchinson - BNL Productions

Nick is Managing Director of BNL Productions which specialises in film, live streaming and events. 

NISMA have worked with BNL productions since 2019 and Caroline has also worked with them on this very podcast and on her Digg Mama events. 

Neither NIMSA nor Caroline has ever had a request or an idea that hasn’t been explored and executed in some format. They are simply incredible at what they do.

Website: https://www.bnlproductions.co.uk/ 

Nick mentioned the following links - 

https://www.read.ai/  

https://www.magicplan.app/ 

https://amzn.eu/d/3fa4cpT   

Chris Rooney - Champagne Memories 

Chris is the Managing Director of Champagne Memories. He and his team worked with NISMA on the styling element of their event and they blew them away with their ideas first and foremost and then, the finished look was more than they could ever have hoped for. 

Website: https://champagnememories.co.uk/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/champagne_memories_events/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D 

Bradley Henderson - Bradley Shoots

Bradley is the Director of Bradley Shoots and as photography for NISMA is vital it was important that they hired an excellent photographer who would produce the content they needed. 

When you run an event you need great images to be able to market your event after and also be able to use those images for promotion for your next event. 

Website: https://www.bradleyshoots.com/about 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradleyshoots_/ 

Martin Booth - Corner Bakery

Martin is Managing Director at Corner Bakery which is based in Mid Ulster and supplies products to over one hundred stores throughout NI. 

NISMA couldn’t run an event without partners and they certainly couldn't do it without a title partner. For the past two years, they have been very lucky and privileged to have Corner Bakery as their title partner.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cornerbakeryni/?hl=en 

@cornerbakeryni on all social media platforms

Steve Simpson - YEOODJ

YEOODJ are fast becoming Ireland's most sought after DJ crew with Live Sax, Percussion and the love of good music.

Steve has been part of NISMA for the past two years and they literally love every single thing about how he works the event. He gets them and their vibe, which is so important. 

Website: https://yeoodj.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yeoo.dj/?hl=en 

Brought to you in Partnership with https://nisocialmediaawards.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nisocialmedia/ 

Brian McEniff is a name synonymous with excellence in the hospitality industry. His legacy continues to shine brightly through the McEniff Group Hotels which consists of six hotels across Ireland: Skylon Hotel (Dublin), Sligo Southern Hotel, Great Northern Hotel (Bundoran), Yeats Hotel, (Rosses Point), Westport Woods Hotel, Holyrood Hotel (Bundoran).

With a career spanning decades, Brian has established himself as a visionary leader, a passionate hotelier and a committed community advocate.

Born with a passion for providing exceptional service, Brian's journey in the world of hospitality began at a very young age.

He shares insights into his training in Canada back in the 1960s and all the skills he learned along the way but how his heart was always in Donegal. 

We hear about the struggles of the hospitality industry through the years but how he wasn’t afraid to take risks and work hard to make his vision a reality. 

Brian discusses the recession and Covid and how his family means everything to him. 

An episode not to miss!

To find out more about The McEniff Group of Hotels check out: https://www.brianmceniffhotels.com/

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Oonagh O’Hagan is the Owner and Managing Director at Meagher’s Pharmacy Group which has nine stores across various neighbourhoods in Dublin and an online store that ships to over seventy countries worldwide. They have been named as one of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies, by Deloitte, for the ninth consecutive year and have reached the platinum standard for the third year in a row.

Outside of Meagher’s Pharmacy Group, Oonagh is Managing Director of Symprove Ireland and a board member of Retail Excellence Ireland. She mentors women in the world of work through the Going for Growth Programme and is continuously championing people in business by giving them a platform, always being supportive with such actionable advice.

In this episode, Oonagh shares her growth journey from where it all started to how she established nine stores and a thriving online store with a clear vision and purpose in mind.

She shares tips on implementing social media strategies, collaborations, customer service, staff management and team building.

With growth comes added stress and worries. Oonagh discusses what she does to maintain a healthy balance.

An episode not to miss.

Links from Episode:

Oonagh O’Hagan Instagram - 

https://www.instagram.com/oonaghohag/

Meagher’s Pharmacy -

https://www.meagherspharmacy.ie/ 

The Digg Podcast Episode on AI - E85: AI for Efficiency: Meghan Semple, Performance Marketing Director, Digital24 

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Niall McKenna is the Chef Proprietor at Waterman House, Belfast, which is the latest addition to the James Street restaurant group he founded in 2003.

Niall has been in the kitchen since he was fourteen years old. He worked in London for 12 years, training with the best in the industry. He has opened multiple restaurants in Belfast and has been recognised for food and service excellence by the Michelin Guide, the Waitrose Food Guide, Food & Wine Magazine and the prestigious Georgina Campbell Awards. 

Since 2019 Niall has embarked on his biggest project to date, Waterman House, consisting of a Cookery School, event spaces, tasting rooms and a restaurant.

In 2014 Niall launched his own Chef Apprenticeship scheme, dedicating time, energy and passion to passing on his knowledge and skills to a new generation of future cooks. This Apprenticeship is for 16-24-year-olds and is in collaboration with Belfast Met. 

Niall has featured in many local Television programmes from Great British Menu, winning the opportunity to cook for Prince Charles and Camilla, alongside a weekly recipe column in The Irish News. 

First and foremost Niall is about the people. The people who come into his restaurant, the people who work in his restaurant and the people of Belfast. 

In this episode he shares his learnings from his time in London and how he has incorporated them into his businesses. Mentors have helped him immensely over the years therefore he shares who they are and gives tips on how to seek mentors out.

Niall isn’t afraid of change or moving from something that isn't working so he shares tips on how not to be a busy fool. With his apprenticeship running for nearly ten years, Niall talks about why he started it, what’s involved and its benefits. He ends the conversation with what he thinks the future of hospitality looks like.

An episode all about evolving to survive. One not to miss!

To find out more about Niall and what he does, you can visit the following links:

LinkedIn -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/niall-mckenna-b497356b/?originalSubdomain=uk  Waterman House -  https://www.waterman.house/  James St & Co -  https://www.jamesst.co.uk/  Apprenticeship Programme -  https://www.waterman.house/pages/apprenticeship-programme 

The Digg Podcast is brought to you in partnership with: https://timelycareers.com/ 

Check out all our other guests at: https://www.diggforsuccess.com/

Lisa McFarland is the UK and Ireland’s leading relationship coach, esteemed TEDx Speaker, and renowned keynote speaker. With over 30 years of personal experience and a passion for understanding love and human dynamics, Lisa offers unique insights into what makes relationships thrive.

Five years ago, Lisa and her husband, who have been together for three decades, sought the help of a relationship coach to navigate their own challenges. This transformative experience inspired Lisa to combine her personal journey with her life coaching diploma to empower others. Today, she helps individuals and couples across the UK and Ireland foster more positive and fulfilling relationships.

In this episode, Lisa shares her expertise on nurturing and enhancing the relationships that matter most.

Learn practical strategies to prioritise and nurture your relationships amid work and daily life pressures. Gain valuable insights on preventing arguments from escalating and maintaining a harmonious connection with your partner. Explore ways to foster a more positive relationship with your children, especially during busy evenings with homework and other activities.

Understand the importance of self-care in becoming a better partner and the key practices you can implement in your daily routine.

Whether you’re navigating the complexities of a long-term relationship, striving to improve communication, or simply seeking to strengthen your connections with loved ones, this episode offers practical advice and inspiration to help you succeed.

Links from Episode

Lisa McFarland:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/relationship.coaching.ni/?hl=en 

Website - https://relationshipcoachni.com/ 

Brought to you in Partnership with Timely Careers

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Inspiring, Connecting and Enabling Ambitious Leaders of SMEs to Scale with Purpose is a recurring headline for Brendan McGurgan online.

Brendan was group managing director and finance director at CDE Global for seventeen years, which had 700 staff and a revenue of one hundred million pounds.

He is now the co-founder and director of Simple Scaling, co-author of the Amazon bestseller- Simple Scaling, regular keynote speaker and host of the acclaimed ScaleX Insider Podcast. 

He has coached businesses all over Ireland and the UK and beyond to scale their business and reach heights they could only have dreamed of. Brendan says his clients have the ambition to scale but are stuck, have fallen out of love with their business, lack the belief in themselves and the know-how to scale.

In this episode, Brendan explains the difference between growing and scaling and what scaling should look like in a business, sharing tips on scaling and the importance of purpose and vision. 

With his ScaleX Summit fast approaching, he explains its purpose and shares how he managed to secure the world famous businessman, investor and podcaster Steven Bartlett, Diary of a CEO as a guest speaker.

If you need advice on scaling your business to new heights, this episode is for you!

To find out more about Brendan check out Simple Scaling Website:

https://simplescaling.com/ 

Simple Scaling Book:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Simple-Scaling-Proven-Principles-Business/dp/1544525893/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2N93GHNIQWGAL&keywords=simple+scaling&qid=1695656432&sprefix=simple+scaling%2Caps%2C136&sr=8-1 

ScaleX Summit 10% Discount for The Digg Podcast listeners: Use the Code SCALEXDIGG 

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Brendan McDowell owns the global beauty brand BPerfect which is stocked in over two thousand stores all over the UK and Ireland. His business has increased by 71% since last year with six flagship stores and plans for ten more, launching in Dubai before October and a new range coming in Primark and Pennys.

One of his products is the best selling product on the Aer lingus airlines.

He is also the Co-Founder of award winning hair care brand, Voduz.

Brendan never stands still in business but he doesn’t claim to know it all. In this episode, he talks about where he got inspiration and drive to start a business, how influencer marketing and embracing Tiktok shop has dramatically changed his business and dealing with the challenges of managing a fast growing team.

One not to miss!

Links from Episode:

Brendan - https://www.tiktok.com/@bperfectbrendan

BPerfect - https://www.bperfectcosmetics.com/

The Digg Podcast is brought to you in Partnership with

https://timelycareers.com/

Check out all our other guests at: https://www.diggforsuccess.com/

Meghan Semple is the Performance Marketing Director at the award winning, Belfast based digital marketing agency, Digital 24. 

She leads a team of specialists, driving comprehensive performance marketing strategies across many different industries around the world.
Meghan is a leader in the digital field.

In this episode, Meghan deeply dives into the various AI tools she has tried and tested. Some of these have radically changed the way she works.

Links from episode:

OpenAI/ChatGPT - https://openai.com/

Bard - https://bard.google.com/

CopyAI - https://www.copy.ai/ 

ReadAI - https://www.read.ai/ 

Headlime - https://headlime.com/

To find out more about Meghan, visit Digital24 website: 

https://www.digitaltwentyfour.com/ 

The Digg Podcast is brought to you in Partnership with 

https://timelycareers.com/ 

Check out all our other guests at: 

https://www.diggforsuccess.com/ 

Sarah Travers, the former BBC news journalist and TV presenter, is now the co-founder and director of Bespoke Communications, a leading training and professional development company serving the UK and Ireland.

Over her seventeen years in the newsroom, she covered high profile stories throughout the Northern Ireland peace process, key events like the London 2012 Paralympics and BBC Children in Need. 

Sarah currently hosts events nationwide including two podcasts, The Public Eye Podcast and The Lens Podcast for Business In The Community.

She is passionate about communication and helping leaders communicate effectively to their relevant target audiences no matter what the subject area may be. 

In this episode Sarah talks about how she managed family life and a busy high profile career. She shares why she made the move to UTV, life as a freelancer, transferring skills, how her current business came to be and advice on how to have confidence in work and in life. Sarah ends the episode talking about the future of communication and what she thinks it might look like. 

To find out more about Sarah, visit her website:  https://bespokecomms.net/ 

Book Sarah Referenced - Susan Jeffers ‘Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway’

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Today on The Digg Podcast I am speaking to you about how I have used the business clinic series over the past few weeks to help me become more efficient in my business and happier in my life. I still have a lot of work to do but I have made small changes to help all because of the expert guests over the past few weeks. 

Here is a link to the episodes which have helped me 

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-digg-podcast/episodes/E77-How-to-be-more-efficient-in-your-business-Amy-Smith--Vamos-Admin-e25jgfs

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-digg-podcast/episodes/E78-5-Basics-for-Account-Keeping-for-all-Business-Owners-with-The-Lady-Accountant-e25nk67

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-digg-podcast/episodes/E79-Basic-Canva-Tips-to-help-you-create-better-graphics-for-your-business-with-Mairead-McKibben-Crossbox-Marketing-e267a2a

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-digg-podcast/episodes/E80-Funding-and-Mentoring-Available-for-Businesses-Brigid-Duggan--Owner--Founder-of-BD-Consultancy-e26bnps

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-digg-podcast/episodes/E82-Switching-Off-is-Vital-for-Success-Sinad-Brady--The-Career-Psychologist-e26ppek

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Sinéad Brady is a mother, partner, sister, daughter, friend, professional, author, lifelong learner and a deep thinker. Mum to four children and proud wife to Alan, together they live in County Cavan in Ireland.

Sinéad works globally as a speaker, a workplace consultant, and an advocate of workplace equality. She isn’t always successful in managing the ‘and’s’ in her life, but she always does her best. Practising what she preaches her weekly ritual includes Tactical Thursday and checking in with her Support Circle.

Sinéad is driven to make work a happier & kinder place. A place where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, flourish and progress through human connection.

In this episode, Sinéad talks about the culture we all live in that encourages us to live to work as this is how we have been trained since entering the school system at four years of age.

Sinéad shares great tips on switching off from work and creating habits that help train our mind on how to recognise “time off.” If you struggle with switching off from work, this episode is for you.

She referenced two videos to help with the world of work - linked below:

Harvard Office Space - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdOfIz-Rtb8

Tactical Thursday - https://www.acareertolove.com/blog/tactical-thursday-%20key%20to%20career%20success

To find out more about Sinead visit her website on https://www.acareertolove.com/

Or follow on social media @thecareerpsychologist

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In this episode of The Digg Podcast we discuss the entrepreneurial journey and the challenges that go along with that. We also discuss the rewards and benefits of being self employed. 

This episode is brought to you in partnership with GoFor It so there will be lots of advice and inspiration for others who may be listening who have an idea about starting a business. 

Go For It Entrepreneurs:

Melanie Harrison, Founder of The Harrison Chambers of Distinction

Melanie Harrison is a Belfast Entrepreneur who opened The Harrison Chambers of Distinction back in 2021 thanks to the help of the Go For It programme. Melanie credits her love of travel for the decision to open her own hotel as it was when she returned home from travelling that she realised what a great place Belfast is and therefore wanted to tell the stories of the city and its people. The Harrison Chambers of Distinction are restored, landmark Victorian merchants’ residences dating from 1879 and have been designed to serve the culturally curious traveller.

https://www.chambersofdistinction.com/

John McCourt, Founder of Big Phat Beard

John McCourt is an entrepreneur from Newtownabbey who launched his business Big Phat Beard back in 2020. Having been made redundant from the local automotive industry, John decided to turn his hobby of creating his own beard oils and balms into his own range of premium quality beard care products for passionate beardsmen across the United Kingdom and Ireland. Big Phat Beard offers a selection of premium beard oils and beard balms in a variety of scents all made with natural ingredients and no artificial additives, as well as a range of branded merchandise including t-shirts,beanie-hats and trucker caps

https://www.bigphatbeard.com/

Ryan Tracey, Founder of Duff Land

Ryan Tracey is a former children’s entertainer and Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist who launched his successful soft play area business, Duff Land in 2022 thanks to help from the Go For It programme.

Duff Land is an acronym for Dream Up Fantastic Fun and was developed after years of Ryan working as a children’s entertainer. The decision to start Duff Land was based on a choice; to follow his passion and become a business owner or continue his path in employment.

https://www.dufflandni.co.uk/

Maia White, Founder of The Ticket Bakehouse

Maia White is a young baker and entrepreneur from Cullybackey who turned her passion for cakes and coffee into a thriving local café called The Ticket Bakehouse thanks to the help from the Go For It programme. Opened in 2022, Maia has always had passion for food, and knew she wanted to work within the culinary space. At only 22, Maia has created a popular local café located at Cullybackey train station which offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, freshly ground coffee, and delicious baked goods.

@theticketbakehouse on social media

Go For It Business Advisor - Caolan Campbell

Caolan Campbell is an experienced Business Advisor who manages the Go For It Programme for Enterprise North West and has a passion for new business start-up and business growth. Caolan provides an insight into how the Go For It programme can help would-be entrepreneurs learn the strategies, tactics and tips to help turn a business dream into a reality.

https://www.goforitni.com/

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Brigid Duggan is a multiple award winner and a woman that strives for perfection every time. She is a powerhouse in the business world with a wealth of experience, a 100% success rate and a down to earth approach that puts business owners at ease. 

Brigid and her team help with business planning, grant funding, sales, market research, human resources, finance and payroll. 

Many businesses today aren’t aware of the help available. They haven’t got the skills in all the areas needed to succeed in business so they must access help and expertise. But where do they start?

Brigid outlines all the key places a business owner can go for help and support. They need to be accessing these resources as they can really help the growth of their business. 

• Council Areas
  
• Enterprise Ireland
  
• Intertrade Ireland
  
• Innovate Us & Skills Focus
  
• Rural Business Development
  

Click the link below to access in-depth notes on each key area of support:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QgX7kIf_B7gqvQKOQUK8XNAgGFcbJnz4/view?usp=sharing 

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https://www.instagram.com/bdconsultancy_/?hl=en 

Website:  https://www.bdconsultancy.co/ 

The Digg Podcast is brought to you in Partnership with:

 https://wildandfreeoutdoors.com/ 

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Mairead McKibbin Founder of Crossbox Marketing and Northern Ireland’s Social Media Marketer of the Year 2022. 

Crossbox Marketing is a Digital Marketing Agency based in Newcastle County Down that specialises in Social media management and Content creation. 

Crossbox has created content for social media platforms that has reached over 20 million views in the last year and has skyrocketed the growth of local businesses. 

Content creation is not ‘one size fits all’ but Canva is most definitely a design platform that ticks all the boxes. Join Mairead as she chats to us about how to make Canva work for your business, raise your awareness, build your community” 

On the Podcast today we will cover 

- Setting up your Brand Kit on Canva, keeping your brand logos, colours and fonts in the same place and why it’s important to have cohesive branding for your business on socials. You can also use this to generate your very own branded presentation template for meetings/workshops etc 

- Saving time by using the Bulk create tool. I’ve an example of teachers printing certificates for kids but you can also use it for wedding invites, vouchers etc 

- Background remover is a massive one for me especially for logos, or even stock images 

- Canva Doc’s - using Magic write to help with your copy writing or help generate some ideas for your content planning 

- Simple ways to make video content for social media platforms using Canva 

To find out more about Mairead's Course then visit her website 

https://www.crossboxmarketing.co.uk/

And follow her on social media @crossboxmarketing for lots of free advice and education