Limerick born Aoife Mc Namara is founder of her eponymous sustainable, Irish made fashion label, Aoife Ireland. After attending a fashion show in her teens, Aoife was bitten by the fashion bug. While her friends went travelling Aoife upped sticks and moved alone to New York to intern with Marc Jacobs and then to Paris. After 6 months of multiple jobs in the fashion capital she returned to Ireland and launched Aoife Ireland in 2019. Flash forward a year she has won multiple awards and her designs have been seen on some of Ireland's most stylish ladies. In this episode she announces an exciting new venture that is set to bring her label to life. We chat, showing at Paris Fashion Week, sustainability and how lockdown has reminded her what she really wants. Website: https://www.aoifeireland.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoife-mc-namara-59155012a/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aoife_ireland/ & https://www.instagram.com/aoifemcnamarax/ Aoife's Favourite Books: Robin Sharma 5am Club https://www.easons.com/the-5am-club-robin-s-sharma-9780008312831 Phil Knight - Shoe Dog https://www.easons.com/shoe-dog-philip-h-knight-9781471146725 Tamara Mellon - In Her Shoes Ryan Holiday - Any Of His Books Daily Stoic, The Obstacle Is The Way https://www.easons.com/Search?q=Ryan%20holiday Simon Sinek - Start With Why. https://www.easons.com/start-with-why-simon-sinek-9780241958223 Podcast: Wardrobe Crisis with Claire Press Follow Nicki on Instagram @nickihoyne. Please Rate & Review on Apple (we'll love you forever) and Share & Subscribe to see new episodes as they go live.

Dublin born Roisin Lafferty is CEO of award winning studio, Kingston Lafferty Design. Roisin has become a creative force in interior architecture and design. Her distinctive, innovative and inspiring creations have appeared in Elle Decor and Wallpaper Magazine. She has been recognised by multiple international design awards and is the 2020 president of the Institute of Designers in Ireland. We chat, never having a plan B, continuous innovation and being female in a male dominated industry. Website: https://kingstonlaffertydesign.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/róis%C3%ADn-lafferty-00886317/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roisinlaffertykld/ Roisin's Home: https://www.image.ie/interiors/me-and-my-home-interior-designer-roisin-lafferty-31568 Follow Nicki on Instagram @nickihoyne. Please Rate & Review on Apple (we'll love you forever) and Share & Subscribe to see new episodes as they go live. 

Due to Covid 19 we are not able to bring you new episodes of The Hero Podcast at the moment. Recording virtually brought some challenges and as the premise of The Hero Podcast is sitting down with someone and chatting to them in person I decided to take a few weeks off until I can do that again safely. For now, I am resharing some of the early episodes in a REWIND SERIES. This week we look back one of our most popular episodes, Episode 17 from May 2019 with the incredible Laura Cunningham. Laura Cunningham has done it all and she's only getting started. Popstar, Blogger, Award Winning Editor, Tech Entrepreneur, Author, Activist & Social Media Star. She is a seriously talented and accomplished lady. She talks through her career, life and taking a step back to get what she really wants.  Instagram & Twitter: @cunninghamlaura  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-cunningham-42525417/ Please Rate, Review Share & Subscribe on Apple. It would mean the world! If you have any questions or suggestions please email [email protected] or DM me on Instagram @nickihoyne. You can watch my TedxTalk at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-ah09HPIHo

Due to Covid 19 we are not able to bring you new episodes of The Hero Podcast at the moment. Recording virtually brought some challenges and as the premise of The Hero Podcast is sitting down with someone and chatting to them in person I decided to take a few weeks off until I can do that again safely. For now, I am resharing some of the early episodes in a REWIND SERIES. This week we look back at Episode 7 from November 2018 with the incredible Niamh O Donoghue.  I had watched from afar as she experimented, innovated and worked her ass off to the role of Digital Leader at Image Magazine, rumour had it she had approached Image while still at college and insisted they give her a job. Behind her big smile, warmth and colourful style is a story that might break some but has given her the drive and determination to live the life of her dreams. At the start of the episode I talk about how I think she is one to watch, a future Irish icon. She mentions how she gets up every morning and thinks about her future desk at Condé Nast...18 months on guess where she works now?? Yup!  Instagram & Twitter: @niamh_not_neeme  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/niamh-o-donoghue-21b52196 Please Rate, Review Share & Subscribe on Apple. It would mean the world! If you have any questions or suggestions please email [email protected] or DM me on Instagram @nickihoyne.  You can watch my TedxTalk at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-ah09HPIHo

This week following the death of George Floyd and the global outcry against systematic racism. It is not just a US problem but a global problem. I am working to educate myself  to be actively anti-racist and to help dismantle systematic racism. It is important to keep this conversation going and to use our platforms to elevate black voices and to support the Black Lives Matter movement. This week we REWIND to our episode with the incredible Nadine Reid from September 2019. Nadine Reid is a former celebrity make up artist turned TV, Social Media and Cover Star. Born in Birmingham, with Jamaican roots she now lives in Dublin sharing a home with 94 year old Minnie. I met Nadine in Preen in December 2017. She did my makeup the morning of my TedxTalk when I was so nervous and apprehensive. She let me practice my speech, putting me right at ease. We talked about life, its meaning and the importance of happiness (thats what the TEDxTalk is about). Flash forward a couple of months and when I tried to book Nadine again, she was no longer doing makeup. Soon after she popped up as an Xposé's presenter and on the cover of magazines. Nadine tells her story of picking her wildest dreams and making them happen, how her mothers illness made her stop, slow down and make changes that have led her to new dreams. Nadine discussed being a black woman in a predominately white Ireland and how she stays connected to her black roots. Nadine is a lesson in the power of positive thinking, manifestation and self belief. Since we recorded this episode Virgin Media announced the end of Irelands much loved, Xposé but Nadine was already manifesting new opportunities, being announced as Tatler Magazines Woman Of The Year In Entertainment and staring in the Olympia Christmas Panto Cinderella.  www.nadinereid.com  Instagram: @nadinereid  #blackgirlmagic https://www.elderhomeshare.ie  Please rate, review & subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.  Follow Nicki on Instagram: @nickihoyne Nicki's TedxTalk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-ah09HPIHo

Unfortunately due to Covid 19 we are not able to bring you new episodes of The Hero Podcast at the moment. Recording virtually brought some challenges and as the premise of The Hero Podcast is sitting down with someone and chatting to them in person I decided to take a few weeks off until I can do that again safely.  For now, I am resharing some of the early episodes in a REWIND SERIES. This week we look back at Episode 3 with the powerhouse but most importantly sweetheart that is Michaela O Shaughnessy.  Michaela is the Galway Gal taking New York by storm. She arrived in New York after college, landing not one, not two but three dream jobs working at MTV, Teen Vogue and now at Instagram. We recorded this episode in September 2018 in the Condé Nast Offices in One World Trade Centre in New York City where she was then Social Media Manager at Teen Vogue. We chat, Anna Wintour, Kylie Jenner, The Met Ball and what it's really like to work at the most prestigious publishing house in the world.  Instagram: @lifeofaladybear Linkdin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaela-o-shaughnessy-206a1a9b/ Please Rate & Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Share this episode with someone who would enjoy it and Subscribe to the podcast wherever you get your podcasts Wishing you and your family are safe and well at this time. 

Shane Finn is an endurance athlete, personal trainer, podcaster, coach and speaker. In 2017 he ran 24 marathons in 24 days, followed by running and cycling 5,000 km across America in 5 weeks in 2018. To date, he has raised over €250,000 for spina bifida inspired by his best friend and cousin, Mary. Shane has turned his passion for endurance into a business. He uses technology to connect with clients all over the world from the beautiful Dingle in County Kerry. We chat through dropping out of college, why he decided to close his gym and how he maximises the 168 hours we all have in a week. Website: https://www.shanefinn.com Podcast: https://www.shanefinn.com/podcast Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/shanefinnfitness/ Twitter/Instagram: @_shanefinn Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-finn-0b553aa4/ TedxTalk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFC2l_Kvhp8 If you have any questions or suggestions please email [email protected] or DM me on Instagram @nickihoyne. You can watch my TedxTalk athttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-ah09HPIHo  Please Rate, Review Share & Subscribe on Apple. It would mean the world!

Brazilian born Pat Kane studied Economics and Finance in Rio De Janeiro. She worked across Latin America and the Caribbean for tech multinationals where she met her Irish husband while at Digicel. They now live in Dublin with their 2 boys. After having her first child she saw the amount of waste created by a family household and began to investigate alternatives. Her passion for sustainability flourished into reuzi.ie, a sustainability store and resource. reuzi has grown to a bricks and mortar store in Dublin. We chat sustainability, customer experience and how you can still be chic while consuming more responsibly. Website: https://reuzi.ie Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciamacieira/ & https://www.linkedin.com/reuzi/ Instagram: @iampatkane, @reuzi.ie  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reuzi.ie

When a mutual friend connected illustrator Jill Deering to printmaker Gill Henderson in 2016 they realised their combined talents could create something really special. That initial collaboration evolved into Jill & Gill, a multidisciplinary design studio. Their limited edition collections of fine art, fashion, textiles and design sell out in record time, even getting a shoutout from the iconic, Iris Apfel. We chat through their story, it may appear that everything they touch turns to gold (it kinda does) but behind every success story is one of highs, lows and a lot of hard work. Website: https://jillandgill.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillandgill/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jillandgill Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jillandgill/

In light of the Corona Virus Pandemic I decided to share how I am keeping positive in Covid 19. My structured routine is helping me to feel in control and comfortable at this very uncertain time. I share my dad, Michael Hoyne's top 5 tips for businesses dealing with the serious business challenges they now face.  I hope I can inspire coping skills to get you through. If you are a small business owner, worried about the effect of Covid 19 on your business I'm happy to chat on the phone or video chat with you. I do not have all the answers but a problem shared is a problem halved. We can bounce ideas, problem solve, talk strategy & contingency planning. Email me at: [email protected] Please Rate, Review & Subscribe wherever you get your Podcasts. Follow us on Instagram @theheropodcast & Nicki's Instagram @nickihoyne