Best GK Media.ie Podcasts (2024)

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#84 Failure to Success on Social Media - Business Bytes 24:18

8h ago24:18

24:18

In this week’s Business Bytes, host Garry Kelly interviews Valeriya Yusupova, a Swiss entrepreneur based in Madrid who founded an online jewellery business. Valeriya shares her story of starting her venture during the pandemic, facing initial setbacks, and eventually achieving success through perseverance and the strategic use of social media, part…

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#83 Purpose, Balance and Peace through Meditation 1:02:39

1d ago1:02:39

1:02:39

In this week’s episode of 'Garry Talks', host Garry Kelly interviews Kadam Adam Starr, a resident teacher from the Tara Kadampa Meditation Centre in Dublin. Garry and Adam discuss the rising levels of anxiety, stress, and depression in society and emphasise the need for a balance between external achievements and inner well-being. Adam highlights t…

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#82 21st Century Recruiting - Business Bytes 35:29

6d ago35:29

35:29

In this week’s Business Bytes, host Garry Kelly discusses the intricacies of recruiting with expert Craig Brown. They cover the challenges employers face in finding the right candidates, avoiding common hiring mistakes, and the importance of diversity and inclusion. Craig emphasises viewing recruitment as an investment, not an expense, and suggests…

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#81 Loss, Mental Health & Aspirations 1:21:18

9d ago1:21:18

1:21:18

In this week’s episode of 'Garry Talks', host Garry Kelly interviews Meghann Scully - a presenter, broadcaster, journalist, author, and blogger. Meghann shares her journey through the media industry, reflecting on her childhood, the loss of her brother and father, and her passion for the Irish language. She discusses her struggles with grief, menta…

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#80 Successful Business Acquisitions - Business Bytes 28:24

17d ago28:24

28:24

In this week’s Business Bytes, host Garry Kelly chats with business founder Richard Parker, about the favourable conditions for buying businesses amidst economic challenges. Richard discusses how rising interest rates, pandemic aftermath, and potential recession create a "beautiful upheaval" for buyers. Despite high inflation, Richard advises again…

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#79 Gaza, Family, and Fighting for Justice 1:01:26

16d ago1:01:26

1:01:26

In this week’s episode of 'Garry Talks', host Garry Kelly interviews Durgham Mushtaha, an Irish Palestinian who relocated to Ireland as a child, who discusses his efforts to fundraise for his family in Palestine. Durgham reflects on his upbringing amidst the first intifada, the struggles under occupation, and the impact of Israeli military actions …

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#78 Living Below Your Means - Business Bytes 27:55

7M ago27:55

27:55

In this season's final episode of Business Bytes, host Garry Kelly chats with Angela Tipton, who shares her journey with Crohn's disease and how she managed her student debt. Angela discusses her diagnosis at 19, her treatment plan, and the impact of the disease on her life. She also talks about her financial struggles, explaining how she and her f…

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#77 Start Your Startup - Business Bytes 25:54

7M ago25:54

25:54

This week on Business Bytes, host Garry Kelly chats with Chris Joyce, a serial entrepreneur who has founded 24 companies. Chris shares his approach to problem-solving, emphasising the importance of focus and belief in oneself. He introduces his latest venture, Gusher, a platform that helps individuals launch companies without capital or investors, …

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#76 Data is the Future - Business Bytes 25:21

7M ago25:21

25:21

This week on Business Bytes, host Garry Kelly chats with Kevin Hanegan, author of "Turning Data into Wisdom", to discuss the importance of data in decision-making and the need for critical thinking. They explore the concept of data beyond numbers, the role of data in everyday life, and the impact of artificial intelligence on our perception of real…

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#75 Nursing, Death and Life Stories 55:45

7M ago55:45

55:45

In this week’s episode of 'Garry Talks', host Garry Kelly interviews Hilary Neville, a night nurse with over 25 years of experience in community palliative care. Hilary shares her experiences, from her first night on the job to working in a foreign country. She discusses the challenges and rewards of her job, including the emotional toll of working…

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#74 Fleeing Las Vegas - Business Bytes 34:42

8M ago34:42

34:42

This week on Business Bytes, host Garry Kelly chats with Jason Fareas, the creator of "My Madness Method" podcast. Jason shares his journey from addiction to recovery, his unstable childhood, and his involvement in the drug trade. His situation took a turn for the worse when he moved to Las Vegas to escape his troubles. He encountered violence, inc…

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#73 Photography, Drumming and Fatherhood 50:44

8M ago50:44

50:44

In this week’s episode of 'Garry Talks', host Garry Kelly chats with professional landscape and commercial photographer, Mark Duffy, who shares his experiences and insights. He discusses the effort involved in growing his Instagram following to 48,000 plus followers, his approach to product reviews and content creation, and the misconception that a…

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#72 Financial Freedom - Business Bytes 31:38

8M ago31:38

31:38

This week on Business Bytes, host Garry Kelly chats with Daniel Apke, a serial entrepreneur, e-commerce marketing professional, real estate and land investor, educator, and podcast host. He is the CEO and Co-Founder of Apke Land and Land Investing Online and is passionate about helping others create financial freedom. Having had over 10 businesses …

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#71 Loyalty, Resilience and Purpose 1:01:54

8M ago1:01:54

1:01:54

In this week’s episode of 'Garry Talks', host Garry Kelly chats with Jessica Lavery, the marketing manager for Resilience Healthcare, shares her professional journey and personal experiences. She discusses her early career aspirations, the challenges she faced during the 2008 financial crisis, and her transition into motherhood. Jessica also talks …

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#70 Finding Yourself - Business Bytes 26:28

8M ago26:28

26:28

This week on Business Bytes, host Garry Kelly chats with Kyle Hamilton, a Canadian entrepreneur. They discuss Kyle's early life, including his immersion in the French language and culture, and his initial struggles in France. Kyle shares his journey in the business world, from running a wedding photography business to starting a marketing agency. H…

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#69 Hairdressing, Recession and the Russian Mafia 1:22:32

8M ago1:22:32

1:22:32

In this week’s episode of 'Garry Talks', host Garry Kelly interviews Mike O'Connor, owner of Bellissimo Hair and Beauty Salon. They discuss Mike's journey in the hairdressing industry, starting from the 1980s, and his experiences of opening his own salon. Mike shares his perspectives on business and education, his challenges, and his experiences wi…

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#68 Lessons from World Travels - Business Bytes 28:10

8M ago28:10

28:10

This week on Business Bytes, host Garry Kelly chats with podcaster and world traveller Niall Mackay. Niall talks about moving from Scotland to the United States and Australia for work but eventually ending up with less than one dollar in his bank account and been completely burned out. He talks about finding his dream job in Vietnam and raising mon…

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#67 Music, Tenerife and Sleepy Nuns 56:19

8M ago56:19

56:19

In this podcast episode of Garry Talks, Irish musician Danny Darcy and his mum Nora reminisce about their shared past, discussing Danny's busking days, and his career aspirations. They also talk about childhood memories, the sense of community they experienced, and the changes in society over the years. The conversation also delves into Danny's exp…

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#66 Learning Behind the Bar - Business Bytes 35:28

9M ago35:28

35:28

This week on Business Bytes, host Garry Kelly chats with Neil Rogers author of 'Everything I Needed To Know In Sales I Learned Behind The Bar'. The book discusses his journey from bartending at Tia's & Boston Sail Loft to salesperson, the hospitality industry, struggling through school but finding his way, sales performance and how bartending prepa…

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#65 Theatre, TV and Leadership 1:28:51

9M ago1:28:51

1:28:51

In this episode of Garry Talks, TG4’s Trevor Ó Clochartaigh chats with Garry Kelly about his upbringing in Huddersfield and his connection to the Irish language and culture. Trevor shares his perspective on real leadership and the importance of resilience. He discusses his background in theatre, television production, and politics. They also talk a…

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#64 Essential Skills for Success - Business Bytes 29:38

9M ago29:38

29:38

This week on Business Bytes, host Garry Kelly chats with Mark A. Herschberg author of 'The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You'. After teaching for 20 years at MIT's "Career Success Accelerator" class and working as a startup executive, Mark has written a new book focusing on leadership, networking, negotiation, team…

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#63 Modelling, Eating Disorders and Therapy 1:35:00

9M ago1:35:00

1:35:00

Garry Talks is back with an incredible episode featuring former Miss Ireland and model Lynda Duffy who opens up about her journey in the modelling industry, her struggles with an eating disorder, and her transition into her current profession as a Rapid Transformational Therapist (RTT). Host Garry Kelly guides the conversation as Lynda discusses he…

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#62 Talent, Negotiating and Kendrick Lamar 38:53

1y ago38:53

38:53

This week on Garry Talks – host Garry Kelly is joined by Senior Promoter for Vivo Concerti, Carlo Pellegrino. This company is one of the biggest in Italy for producing and promoting concerts and international tours by some of the biggest artists including Kendrick Lamar, Måneskin, Sam Smith, and Lewis Capaldi. Carlo has been involved in the music i…

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#61 Leading People - Business Bytes 6:54

1y ago6:54

6:54

This week on Business Bytes, host Garry Kelly looks back on episode 23 with Director of the All Ireland Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care, Karen Charnley. In this short clip, Karen talks about leadership, management, upskilling and the importance of looking after your staff and the legacy needed when bringing in new team members. - Join Our …

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#60 Training, Growing and Learning 1:18:21

1y ago1:18:21

1:18:21

This week on Garry Talks – host Garry Kelly is joined by founder and CEO of Sports Academy, Tom French. Tom left school in Donegal at an early age but he went on to become one of the top fitness coaches in Ireland working with a number of high performing athletes as well as opening various training academies. He has had stories of success and failu…

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#59 Protect Yourself - Business Bytes 8:50

1y ago8:50

8:50

This week on Business Bytes, host Garry Kelly looks back on episode 33 with Skin and Nutritionist Expert, Alma McGrath, of Med Aesthetics. In this short clip, Alma talks about how easily our skin is damaged by UV light and the importance of protecting your skin from sun damage using the correct creams, sunglasses and clothing. - Join Our Tribe toda…

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#58 Grief, Charity and Community 1:04:05

1y ago1:04:05

1:04:05

This week on Garry Talks – host Garry Kelly is joined by founder of ACT for Meningitis, Siobhan Carroll. The Irish charity was set up in 2011 by Siobhan and Noel Carroll following the tragic loss of their daughter Aoibhe, aged just 4, to Meningitis. In this podcast, Siobhan talks about her journey of grief and loss, but also the importance of educa…

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#57 Listen To Your Customer - Business Bytes 6:12

1+ y ago6:12

6:12

This week on Business Bytes, host Garry Kelly looks back on episode 41 with Sales and Marketing Manager for Galway Races, Sinéad Cassidy. In this short clip, Sinéad talks about engaging, understanding and listening to your customer even on a limited budget so you can keep improving your product or service. - Join Our Tribe today at www.GarryTalks.c…

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#56 Trading, Heritage and Hilton Pens 1:01:44

1+ y ago1:01:44

1:01:44

This week on Garry Talks – host Garry Kelly is joined by the co-owner of Kilkenny Architectural Salvage, Harry Maharaj. In this podcast, Harry talks about studying engineering, working in assets management to learning marketing and taking over his dad's business with his brothers. Over the years he has worked with some of the biggest names in Irish…

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#55 What Awaits Us - Business Bytes 10:12

1+ y ago10:12

10:12

This week on Business Bytes, host Garry Kelly looks back on episode 7 with CEO of Galway Chamber, Kenneth Deery. In this short clip recorded during the first few weeks of the pandemic, Kenny talks about remote working, embracing change and adapting for a more progressive future. - Join Our Tribe today at www.GarryTalks.com - Please follow Garry Tal…

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#54 Weddings, Pancakes and Hacking 1:24:15

1+ y ago1:24:15

1:24:15

This week on Garry Talks – host Garry Kelly is joined by the amazing cook and podcaster, Sarah Butler. In this podcast, Sarah talks about working for herself from an early age, running her own business after college as a graphic designer, the difficulties she faced during the pandemic, having her Instagram account of 10,000 followers hacked, her th…

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#53 How To Be Ready For Change - Business Bytes 7:01

1+ y ago7:01

7:01

This week on Business Bytes, host Garry Kelly looks back on episode 10 with business owner Gill Carroll. In this short clip, Gill talks about the importance of knowing your core values, making calculated risks, being a leader and preparing for various financial challenges. - Join Our Tribe today at www.GarryTalks.com - Please follow Garry Talks on …

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#52 Gut Health, Cancer and Sole Trading 1:10:07

1+ y ago1:10:07

1:10:07

This week on Garry Talks – host Garry Kelly is joined by Nutritional Therapist, Virginia Ziulu. In this podcast, Virgina talks about moving from Italy to Ireland as a teenager to work as an Au Pair, then working in nutrition, being diagnosed with cancer when she was pregnant with her first child, setting up her own business during the pandemic, dea…

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#51 Make Time Out A Habit - Business Bytes 8:13

1+ y ago8:13

8:13

This week on Business Bytes, host Garry Kelly looks back on episode 21 with retail consultant Louise Lally. In this short episode, Louise talks about the importance of changing your environment and taking time out from your business to focus on the business and where you want your business to grow, and that an accountability partner can help you wi…

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#50 Wisdom, Compassion and Nutella 1:17:53

1+ y ago1:17:53

1:17:53

This week on Garry Talks – host Garry Kelly is joined by International teacher of meditation and Buddhism, Kadam Adam Starr. In this podcast, Adam talks about leaving Ireland to become the director of a global media company in London, giving it all up to pursue a life of meditation, defining what stress is and how we can take control of it, the pow…

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#49 Life is Failure and Success - Business Bytes 6:52

1+ y ago6:52

6:52

This week on Business Bytes, host Garry Kelly looks back on episode 17 with John Power of Aerogen. In this short episode, John talks about finding a passion that helps others, not being afraid to take calculated risks, and understanding that there are no shortcuts to success. - Join Our Tribe today at www.GarryTalks.com - Please follow Garry Talks …

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#48 Marketing, Motherhood and Presidency 1:01:20

1+ y ago1:01:20

1:01:20

This week on Garry Talks – host Garry Kelly is joined by the wonderful, Eveanna Ryan, Group Marketing & Innovation Manager at the Connacht Hospitality Group In this podcast, Eveanna talks about the 11 brands that she manages with her team. How Marketing has changed in the past two years and now needs to be streamlined. She talks about balancing the…

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#47 Balancing Business Needs - Business Bytes 10:18

1+ y ago10:18

10:18

This week on Business Bytes, host Garry Kelly looks back on episode 37 with Emilie Keogh of Keogh Accountancy Group. Here Emilie talks about supporting your employees but also safeguarding your business by protecting your cashflow and keeping a tight hold on your debtors. - Join Our Tribe today at www.GarryTalks.com - Please follow Garry Talks on I…

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#46 Sea Swimming, Setting Standards and Going Solo 1:06:53

1+ y ago1:06:53

1:06:53

This week on Garry Talks – host Garry Kelly is joined by the award-winning TV Chef Martin O’ Donnell of Blackrock Cottage in Salthill, Galway. In this podcast, Martin talks about growing up in a fishing village where he found his love for real food, the reason he left a 15 year residency at a boutique hotel to start a new business, and he also give…

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#45 Building your Online Persona - Business Bytes 8:20

1+ y ago8:20

8:20

This week on Business Bytes, host Garry Kelly looks back on episode 9 with Marketing Expert, Kieran O' Malley. Kieran talks about becoming a blogger or influencer, engaging with your audience, utilising hashtags for building a community, and finding out what you love and sharing that passion or perspective online. - Join Our Tribe today at www.Garr…

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#44 Models, Influencers and McDonald’s 1:30:18

1+ y ago1:30:18

1:30:18

This week Garry is joined by Mandy Maher - the owner of Catwalk Model Agency, The Platform, and a TV Stylist on Virgin Media’s Ireland AM. In this podcast, Mandy talks about trying to start a career in modelling as a teenager, leaving college to pursue her dreams, the pressures of the fashion industry, building a family of models, the massive effec…

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#43 10 Steps To Success - Business Bytes 9:09

1+ y ago9:09

9:09

This week on Business Bytes, host Garry Kelly looks back on episode 15 with Irish entrepreneur Rory Prendergast. Rory talks about the concept of his self-help book, The Game Changer Formula, explaining 10 simple daily habits to help you achieve predictable success for you, your family, and your business. - Join Our Tribe today at www.GarryTalks.com…

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#42 Passion, Gin and Big News 1:05:57

1+ y ago1:05:57

1:05:57

This week on Garry Talks – host Garry Kelly is joined by entrepreneur and marketing campaign manager Alan Clarke. Alan has worked in a variety of roles over the past two decades most notably as a radio presenter, video producer, influencer, podcaster, gin producer and more recently the founder of clothing line Northern Hemisphere. In this podcast A…

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#41 Ambition, Empowerment and the Galway Races 56:32

1+ y ago56:32

56:32

This week on Garry Talks – host Garry Kelly is joined by Sinéad Cassidy – the Sales and Marketing Manager for Galway Races. Sinéad has worked as a Marketing Manager for a number of companies over the years including Supermacs and The G Hotel, but her love for horses and marketing goes all the way back to her childhood. In this podcast she talks abo…

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#40 How to set your goals - Business Bytes 10:59

1+ y ago10:59

10:59

In this week's Business Bytes podcast here on Garry Talks, host Garry Kelly talks about the importance of time and reflecting on 2022, before deciding on your BIG Goals for 2023. He also talks about the process of turning those goals into small measurable actions that you are regularly focusing on throughout the year to ensure you achieve those imp…

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#39 Google, Marketing and New Beginnings 51:13

1+ y ago51:13

51:13

This week on Garry Talks – host Garry Kelly is joined by marketing expert Maricka Burke-Keogh who is Technical Marketing Lead at Centripetal. Maricka has worked for a number of agencies including Atomic, Google, Enerit, Altocloud and Genesys. In this podcast she talks about changes happening in the tech world, what soft skills helped her career, ac…

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#38 Designing your Customer Profiles - Business Bytes 6:10

1+ y ago6:10

6:10

In this week's Business Bytes podcast here on Garry Talks, host Garry Kelly talks about the benefits of creating customer profiles for each of your products or services. Customers are the lifeline of all businesses and knowing who you want to attract and retain is essential in driving your business forward. By designing these profiles you will ulti…

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#37 Value, Family & Adapting 36:54

1+ y ago36:54

36:54

This week on Garry Talks – host Garry Kelly is joined by Emilie Keogh who is a Director at Keogh Accountancy Group in Galway. Emilie gives great financial tips and also talks about the importance of understanding your client’s business, what sectors in the Irish economy are performing well at the moment, she talks about finding value in yourself, l…

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#36 Meaningful Work - Business Bytes 5:13

1+ y ago5:13

5:13

In this week's Business Bytes podcast here on Garry Talks, host Garry Kelly talks about the importance of finding purpose and having a meaningful job. As The Great Recession rocked many industries in 2021, the exodus continues and has now reached the technology sector. Twitter staff quit in droves following Elon Musk's work ultimatum with only 7% b…

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#35 Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Time Zones 50:52

1+ y ago50:52

50:52

This week on Garry Talks – host Garry Kelly is joined by Ruairi McNicholas who is Head of the Web Design team at GK Media. Ruairi talks about the changes in web design over the past three years, the benefits of being a digital nomad, living abroad in Thailand, the growing threats in cybersecurity, how to minimise the risks of being hacked, managing…

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