Hosted by Flux Learning, a digital education company based in West Cork, Ireland, this podcast showcases the exceptional, innovative and imaginative work of those working in enterprise and the creative arts. Subscribe to the podcast. Join the community on Twitter and Instagram Visit https://www.corkcreative.ie for more information.
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Episode 51 Caragh Bell, Author
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In the latest Cork Creative episode, Patrick Kiely revisits the show's first guest, Caragh Bell, to discuss her journey and recent projects. Since her last appearance, Caragh has published another book, Mosaic, and her next, Fortuna, is due out in August. She has also started a school podcast series, the SHSS podcast. She shares her experiences wit…
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Episode 50 Kerry O' Callaghan, Illustrator
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In this episode, we chat to illustrator Kerry O’Callaghan about her journey into children’s illustration, diversity and representation, her collaborative process and gaining confidence in her work.Door Cork Creative
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Episode 49 Sara Devoy, Craniosacral Taster Session
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Cork Creative's Geraldine Hennessy experiences a craniosacral therapy session in the comfort of Sara Devoy's beautiful therapy space. Listen in to how the session unfolds and experience a taster of what a session would be like.Door Cork Creative
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Episode 48 Sara Devoy, Craniosacral Therapist
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In this episode we are joined by craniosacral therapist Sara Devoy. We chat about the benefits of this holistic approach to settling the nervous system and how it can address various physical and emotional issues. Sara shares stories of helping clients navigate challenges and highlights the importance of focusing on the positive aspects of healing …
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Episode 47 Newry Bakry and Caroline Walsh, Cosplayers, Creators, Customisers and West Cork Tuskens
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In this episode, we talk to Nuri Albakri and Caroline Walsh about their creativity, cosplaying, diorama creation and customisations. From growing up in Malaysia to hosting the inaugural Feel the Force festival in Dunmanway, we speak about the importance of community and creativity of West Cork.Door Cork Creative
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Episode 46 Laure Mouniamy, Elle Aime
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In this episode we chat to Laure about her path into upholstery, the satisfaction she garners from what she does, expanding her services, breaking through limits and an unusual encounter with a hen.Door Cork Creative
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Episode 45 Justin Grounds, Violinist, Composer & Music Producer
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In this episode we chat to Justin Grounds about how music has been a constant presence throughout his life, his move to West Cork and becoming embedded into his community, his influences and inspirations and his unique musical style.Door Cork Creative
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Episode 44 Orla Twomey & Armand Tessier, Farraige
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In this episode, we chat to Orla and Armand from Farraige about seaweed art-about the patience required for turning a piece of nature into a piece of art, the wonders of this multifaceted yet underrated element of our coastal landscapes and the importance of passion, giving things a go and the support of friends and family.…
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Episode 43 Michelle Coughlan, Stylist
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In this episode we are joined by stylist Michelle Coughlan. We discuss her path to becoming a stylist from being a fashion loving child to working on projects for internationally renowned brands in the US, her return home to Ireland, the importance of networking, the different facets of her work and her future plans.…
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Episode 42 Fiona Kelleher, MyGug
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In this episode, we chat to MyGug CEO Fiona Kelleher about the story behind this Cork based start-up, their new age solution to an age old problem, scaling the product, the importance of local supports, ongoing discussions for governmental incentives and being persistent.Door Cork Creative
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Episode 41 Leona Forde, Children’s Author
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As her second book launches, children’s author Leona Forde joins us on the Cork Creative podcast to chat about the turning of a story for her daughter into the publication of a successful first book, her inspirations and writing process, the importance of relatable and diverse characters, and her experiences as an author.…
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Episode 40, Suzanne Casey, Velo
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In the final part of our coffee roasting series, we are joined by Suzanne Casey, general manager of Velo Coffee Roasters. In this episode we discuss their growth into mainstream retail, the advantages of a single supplier, embedding their business ethos into all that they do and standing out amongst the crowd.…
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Episode 39, John Boyle & Tom Edwards, Stone Valley
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We chat to John and Tom from Stone Valley Coffee Roasters about their self-taught roasting journey, their desire to lighten up the specialty coffee industry whilst ensuring a high quality product & their customer focused approach to their business.Door Cork Creative
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Killer Instinct: Inside the mind of crime writers
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As part of Skibbereen Arts festival, Caragh Bell chats to Tadgh Coakley, Michelle Dunne, Catherine Kirwan and Amy Cronin in this live literary event. They chat about their creative process, their books and the explosion of the crime genre.Door Cork Creative
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Episode 38, Tony Speight, West Cork Coffee
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In the second part of our coffee roasters series, we chat to West Cork Coffee’s Tony Speight. We discuss how his engineering background helped him turn his hobby into a passion, his sustainable approach to work and life, not wanting to be the next Starbucks and getting lucky.Door Cork Creative
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Episode 37, Brock Lewin, Badger & Dodo
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In the first part of our coffee roasting series, we are joined by Brock Lewin from Badger & Dodo. We discuss the building blocks of one of the first Irish specialty coffee roasters, the development of their product & brand, the importance of getting the basics right, their focus on quality and Brock’s belief that it's best to let the coffee do the …
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Episode 36 Rachel Kelleher, Mix Coworking
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In this episode, we return to our Business Supports Series with a chat to Rachel Kelleher from Mix Coworking in Clonakilty. Along with her partner Michael Kote, they have turned a passion project into a successful business. In this episode, we discuss their journey to both Clonakilty and the creation of a coworking space, learnings from the origina…
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Episode 35 Sandra Maybury, Marketing Specialist & Author
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In this episode we speak to marketing specialist, consultant and mentor Sandra Maybury about the reasons behind her decision to write a book about her parents, her exciting yet normal childhood, marketing and getting the basics right along with getting mad notions.Door Cork Creative
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Episode 34 Claire Marie Barton, Sound Healing Taster Session
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A bonus mini sound healing session is where Cork Creative got to experience Claire Marie Barton's sound healing first hand.Door Cork Creative
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Episode 33 Claire Marie Barton, Sound healer, author & musician
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We are joined by sound healer, author and musician Claire Marie Barton who talks to us about her interesting work, how the loss of her first baby became a transformative event for her, the importance of self-expression and taking time out and she imparts some very sage advice. A bonus mini sound healing session is available as another episode where…
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Episode 32 Susan Lanigan, Author
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We discuss with historical fiction author Susan Lanigan how history has a tendency to repeat itself, her writing process and love for history, the challenges of being an author, censorship along with her latest book.Door Cork Creative
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Episode 31 Andy Donoghue, Estate Agent
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In the final part of our Estate Agents Series we chat to Andy Donoghue from Hodnett Forde Property Services about his path into property, the skills needed to be a good estate agent, the cyclical nature of the property market and dealing with that, the emotive nature of what he does and having a thick skin.…
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Episode 30 Martin Kelleher, Estate Agent
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Martin from Martin Kelleher Property Services in Clonakilty chats to us about how a nice car inspired his career choice, the pros and cons of being an independent operator, the importance of realistically portraying a property to its best potential along with the highs and lows of his job.Door Cork Creative
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Episode 29 Majella Galvin, Estate Agent
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In the first part of our Estate Agents Series, we talk to Majella Galvin from DNG Galvin in Bandon. We discuss her path into auctioneering, the importance of marketing, networking and being part of business groups and organisations, trends in the property market, the importance of supporting and educating clients on their property journey and the m…
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Episode 28 Alan Tobin, Musician
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We are joined by musician Alan Tobin, aka ADT to chat about his electronic folk music, the wider music scene and industry, the things & people that inspire him, working with other creative people, his new album & being a lighthouse enthusiast.Door Cork Creative
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Episode 27 Geraldine Hennessy & Patrick Kiely, Cork Creative Hosts
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Cork Creative: the journey so far Cork Creative is approaching its two year anniversary. We have had over 25 guests on the podcast from artists to authors, distillers to declutters and many more interesting characters who have chatted to us about the highs and lows of their journeys to now. With that in mind, we felt it was important for the two ho…
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Episode 26 Martina Flanagan, Artist
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In this episode we are joined by muralist and artist Martina Flanagan. We discuss her path to now-through colleges and jobs & her moment of enlightenment. We speak about her superheroes in woman empowerment, her process, the impact of social media and she shares some sage advice for wannabe artists.Door Cork Creative
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Episode 25 Rita Holding, RH Vintage Interiors
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We are joined by vintage & antique guru Rita Holding of RH vintage Interiors. We discuss the evolution of her hobbyist passion to a business, the great partnership she has with her husband Ian, having a good business head & the wonders and evocative nature of vintage & antique pieces.Door Cork Creative
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Episode 24 Nicola Geary, Artist
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In this episode we are joined by East Cork artist Nicola Geary whose work ranges from clay faces to brightly coloured canvas. A lover of texture and colours, her work is constantly evolving. We chat about her journey from artist to chef and back again, the surge in creativity she has experienced, the importance of her mother, family, creative colla…
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Episode 23 Maura O’ Connell, West Cork Casting Studio
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In this episode, we chat to Maura O’Connell from West Cork Casting Studio. She explains her journey from Social Science Graduate to life-casting & producer of memorial jewellery, the highly emotive element of her work, the touching stories that make her work so special, overcoming her periods of procrastination & self-doubt & learning to take it ea…
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Episode 22 Anne Marie Kingston, White Sage Decluttering
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We chat to professional declutterer Anne Marie Kingston from White Sage Decluttering about how her early life forged her path into decluttering, the lightbulb moment that initiated her business, the multifaceted layers of decluttering, her tips, challenges and future plans.Door Cork Creative
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We speak to interior designer Maura Mackey about turning her part-time hobby into her full-time career, her passion for biophilic design, the importance of function, her design process, the benefits of challenges and how every day is a school day.Door Cork Creative
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Episode 20 Anna Groniecka
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In this episode, we are joined by photographer Anna Groniecka. We discuss Anna’s creative roots, taking the leap into full time photography, the intense nature of her work and going with the flow. Anna also shares some good advice for people starting out in business.Door Cork Creative
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Episode 19 Arran O Driscoll, Clonakilty Credit Union
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In the fourth part of our Business Supports Series we speak to Arran O’Driscoll , Chair at Clonakilty Credit Union. We chat about the differences between credit unions and banks, the importance to the credit union of building relationships with members and welcoming them in, how credit unions can help business to manage their day to day finances an…
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Episode 18 Peter Walsh, Brookpark Business Centre
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In this episode we speak to Peter Walsh , Chairman of Brookpark Business Centre in Dunmanway. Brookpark is an advanced technology business centre featuring Conference, Training, Board Room, Offices, Co-Working and Hot Desk facilities. Peter tells us the story of how Brookpark came about, what Brookpark can offer local businesses, the importance of …
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Episode 17 Fiona Ryan, The Ludgate Hub
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In the second part of our Business Supports series, we chat to Fiona Ryan, the Start Up & Entrepreneurship Manager in the Ludgate Hub in Skibbereen about her insights for post covid trends for business, how the Ludgate is shaping its own path from those trends and how it facilitates and supports local business and the wider community across the gen…
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Episode 16 Kevin Curran, Local Enterprise Office
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Kevin Curran from the Local Enterprise Office joins us to tell us why the LEO should be the first port of call for any new business and any business that wants to expand. He simplifies business plans, shares what he believes are the biggest mistakes business’ make and discusses the importance of having an online presence-all with a few interesting …
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Episode 15 Géraldine Javoy & Daniel Emerson
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In the fourth part of our Craft Brewers & Distillers Series, husband & wife team Daniel Emerson from Stonewell Cider & Géraldine Javoy from Nohoval Apple Wines educate us on all things apple, the perpetual motion of research & design, maintaining a strong profile, collaboration, sustainability & growing their businesses post-pandemic.…
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Episode 14 Louise Kingston
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Louise Kingston, founder of Inchydoney Candles joins us to discuss the strong coastal influence on her products and brand, a mother’s influence, unexpected sales boosts and a positive development born out of the pandemic.Door Cork Creative
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Episode 13 Séamus Ó Drisceoil
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In the third part of our Craft Brewers & Distillers series, Séamus Ó Drisceoil from Cape Clear Island Distillery chats to us about their goal to have a high quality distinctive gin that reflects Cape Clear Island, the community endeavour that is central to the distillery, the importance of safeguarding the distillery environs & their plans for the …
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Episode 12 Sharon Huggard
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Sharon Huggard, The Style Coach, chats to us about her mission to empower women to find their style signature & to ditch measuring self-worth on the scales, the importance of being authentic, adapting her business and her plans for the year ahead.Door Cork Creative
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Episode 11 Terra Brookins
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In the second part of our Craft Brewers & Distillers Series, we speak to Terra Brookins from West Cork Brewing Company about the importance of their customers to their business, their focus on building that relationship, the collaborative nature of the craft beer industry in Ireland and their exciting plans for 2022.…
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Episode 10 Michel Colaci
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Entrepreneur & content creator Michel Colaci joins us to discuss his ventures in the space of creative digital solutions, child online safety & video production. We also explore his love for vintage camera lenses & how mindfulness influenced & changed his photography & film-making.Door Cork Creative
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Episode 9 - Cork Brewers & Distillers Series - Paul Corbett
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As part of our Craft Brewers & Distillers Series,Paul Corbett, Head Distiller at Clonakilty Distillery joins us for a chat about his path to becoming a master distiller, the science and art of distilling and the joys of working in a smaller sized distillery.Door Cork Creative
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Episode 8 Nina Cáit Gilbert
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In this episode we are joined by designer Nina Cáit Gilbert from Design Bird. We discuss her journey from her dream job in London to setting up her own business whilst juggling family life, the challenges she faces, her love for design, branding and being part of the launch of new fledgling business’.…
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Episode 7 Niamh Morrison
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Niamh Morrison, creator of HEN Jewellery joins us in this episode. A lover of her surroundings, Niamh uses the beautiful West Cork landscape as inspiration for her designs. We discuss the positive & negative impacts of the pandemic, the dramas of the creative process, the constant learning curve & her fetish for hammers.…
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Stephen Hayes is a fine art photographer based in Clonakilty. We chat about his love for the whole photography process, his love/hate relationship with Instagram, evolution of his business, local supports and inspirations and we get the answer to the ultimate question.Door Cork Creative
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Episode 5 Rebecca Connolly
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In this episode, we are joined by Rebecca Connolly, a well-established beautician in Rosscarbery who has recently launched a beautiful apothecary range. We discuss the silver lining of pandemic closures, making the most of local supports, the challenges she faces and the joys of being a beautician.Door Cork Creative
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Episode 4 Louise Bunyan
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Louise Bunyan is Ireland’s leading LinkedIn training expert and is a guru of all things digital marketing. We discuss her interesting career, her pivot to online learning and consultancy, the importance of networking and her plans for the future.Door Cork Creative
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Episode 3 Aoife McLaughlin
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Aoife McLaughlin chats to us about getting the right work-life balance, moving her lino printing hobby into a business and the challenges of being a one-woman sales, marketing, finance and IT department.Door Cork Creative
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