Be Inspired To Be Podcast

In this episode Belinda hears the inspiring story of Patrick Woods, MD of Linwoods. Patrick has worked in the business since a teenager and has a background in food and nutrition having qualified with a degree in Food Nutrition and Health. 

This family business - Linwoods - began over 60 years ago by the Woods family and the company aims to enhance people’s health and wellbeing, helping them feel great everyday by providing sustainable and healthy food. Patrick leads the Linwoods business with a focus on a fostering a positive team culture. 

He is passionate about Sustainability and Innovation within the business and making a positive impact in society. Tune in and be inspired by Patrick’s story!

In this episode Belinda chats to Edwina Flynn- CEO Wood Innovations Ltd.  Edwina is very passionate about health & well being and believes this is key in the workplace. In 2020, she started working with Northern Ireland Chest, Heart and Stroke and implemented the Work Well, Live Well programme as part of the Wood Innovations 5 year growth plan which commenced in January 2021. Edwina loves the outdoors, walking, hiking and running. She is also the Vice-President of Newry Chamber of Commerce, a Mentor with both Women in Business and the Career Ready Programme with St Mary's High School. A busy lady with an inspiring story!

In this episode Belinda meets Aileen Mark, a Business Manager with Riada Resourcing, a recruitment company who have operated for 23 years across Ireland and the UK. Aileen is responsible for managing the recruitment, selection and induction of temporary workers within local Councils. Aileen completed Health Champion training through the Work Well Live Well programme delivered by local charity Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke and funded by the Public Health Agency in 2023 and has a collaborative approach to workplace health alongside 3 other Riada Health Champions. Aileen is passionate about health and wellness, experiencing first-hand the positive effects a sustainable and balanced lifestyle can have on our lives.  

Jeremy is a graduate of Ulster University and the Chief Executive Officer of the multi award winning Eakin Healthcare, a family business with a Global impact. Established in 1974 by Jeremy’s dad Tom, manufacturing and suppling ostomy products and surgical instruments across the world. They acquired Armstrong Medical in late 2020 - a company which manufacture and supply respiratory care equipment to critical and neo natal units. With growth in all markets recently announced, it's an extremely inspiring local business story.

In this week's episode, Belinda is joined by Sharon Nurse. 

The Founder & Host of the Be Inspired To Be podcast Belinda O’Neill shares her personal and professional story, in this extended interview with guest host John Daly… vulnerability, inspiration and emotion.. it has it all. This series is brought to you in Partnership with Armstrong Medical.

Michael is a former Director of football development at the Irish Football Association, with a Masters in Communications from Ulster University and holding many voluntary roles, Michael is passionate about promoting sport, business, climate change and human rights.