The Highs made them feel like they were taking over the world. The lows made them question everything.

This week Declan sits down with founders of Whytematter staffing solutions Mairead and Kirsty for an honest conversation about growth, resilience, and the reality behind building a business while navigating life’s pressures.

From moments of massive momentum to the fear of losing it all this episode is a raw look at what it truly takes to keep showing up.

A powerful listen for founders, parents, and anyone building something meaningful.

Expect real talk on:

-Growth & scaling challenges

– The emotional highs and lowest moments

– Resilience behind the scenes

– Lessons they wish they knew earlier

Subscribe for bi-weekly conversations on business, parenthood, and becoming the best version of yourself.

Guests: Mairead Moore & Kirsty Ferris founders of WhytematterHost: Declan Holmes

Brought to you in partnership with The Foxes Den

Follow & connect:Declan- @declanholmes08Whytematter- @whytematterFounder & Family- @founderfamilycollectiveThe Foxes Den- @thefoxesdenards Founder & Family PodcastAvailable now on all major platforms

Declan sits down with former Ulster and Ireland international Craig Gilroy for a conversation about gratitude, ambition and life after elite sport.

From growing up at the same school to reflecting on a professional rugby career, Craig speaks openly about being thankful for what he achieved while still holding himself to high standards for what comes next.

They explore the shift from matchday pressure to family life, how fatherhood changed Craig’s perspective on success, and why being “happy it happened” doesn’t mean settling or standing still.

A mix of perspective, humour and honest reflection on what it means to move forward without losing what shaped you.

Guest: Craig Gilroy Ex- Ulster & Ireland Rugby

Host: Declan Holmes

Brought to you in partnership with The Foxes Den

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Craig- @craiggilroy1

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In this episode of the Founder & Family Podcast, Declan sits down with Rebecca Adamson, founder of Bondi Pilates, for an honest conversation about building a wellness brand while navigating motherhood and family life.

Rebecca shares how Bondi Pilates began, whether it started as a passion or a business opportunity, and how discipline, consistency and clear boundaries have helped her scale without losing herself along the way. They discuss the realities of ambition after becoming a parent, the mental load of leadership, and why balance isn’t about perfection, but intention.

A thoughtful and grounded conversation for founders, parents, and anyone trying to grow something meaningful while staying present at home.

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Guest: Rebecca Adamson – Founder, Bondi Pilates

Host: Declan Holmes

Brought to you in partnership with The Foxes Den

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Rebecca- @rebeccaemmaadamson

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.From the intensity of matchday to the quiet responsibility of home life.

In this episode, Declan sits down with Ulster and Ireland centre Stuart McCloskey for an open conversation about elite sport, fatherhood, and the balance between performance and presence.

They talk about the privilege and pressure of professional rugby, how leadership evolves over a career, and how becoming a dad to three boys has reshaped Stuart’s priorities both on and off the pitch. There are honest reflections, a few light stories, and real insight into what it takes to carry responsibility in more than one arena.

A relaxed, thoughtful chat about standards, sacrifice, and knowing where your energy matters most. Oh and who the boys think the next Man U boss will be!

🎙️ Founder & Family Podcast📍 Recorded in Belfast @ 1620 Audio📅 Episode 9Brought to you in partnership with The Foxes DenGuest- Stuart McCloskey, Ulster & Ireland RugbyHost- Declan HolmesFollow & ConnectDeclan- @declanholmes08Stuart- @stuartmc_12Founder & Family- @founderfamilycollective The Foxes Den- @thefoxesdenards

In this Boxing Day special episode Declan sits down with comedian Dave Elliott to talk cycling miles for charity, punchlines and the chaos of Dad life.

Find out the graft behind the funny business, striking a balance with those late nights, are the Arsenal going to win the league and how Dave's surviving Christmas.

🎙️ Founder & Family Podcast📍 Recorded in Belfast @ 1620 Audio📅 Episode 8Brought to you in partnership with The Foxes DenGuest- Dave Elliott, Comedian Host- Declan HolmesFollow & ConnectDeclan- @declanholmes08Dave-  @DaveElliottComedy  Founder & Family- @founderfamilycollective The Foxes Den- @thefoxesdenards

A special episode. A rare conversation.

This week Declan sits down with someone who’s shaped his life more than any guest ever could, his dad, Eamonn Holmes.

Across five decades in broadcasting, he’s interviewed some of the world’s biggest names… but today the roles are reversed.

For the first time, they go behind the curtain of their father–son relationship the early years, the distance, the graft, the sacrifices, the love, and the lessons learned along the way.

They talk fatherhood then vs now, ambition, resilience, generational differences, the reality of being away from home, and what legacy really means.

🎙️ Founder & Family Podcast📍 Recorded in Belfast @ 1620 Audio📅 Episode 7Brought to you in partnership with The Foxes DenGuest- Eamonn Holmes, Broadcaster Host- Declan HolmesFollow & ConnectDeclan- @declanholmes08Eamonn- @eamonnholmes Founder & Family- @founderfamilycollective The Foxes Den- @thefoxesdenards

Chloe joins Declan at the Founders Table. They discuss her buisness, Chloco, and debate self care, what a successful Christmas looks like plus the balance of technology in the modern era.

🎙️ Founder & Family Podcast📍 Recorded in Belfast @ 1620 Audio📅 Episode 6Brought to you in partnership with The Foxes DenGuest- Chloe McAnirn, Owner & Founder Chloco Host- Declan HolmesFollow & ConnectDeclan- @declanholmes08Chloe- @chloco.co.ukFounder & Family- @founderfamilycollective The Foxes Den- @thefoxesdenards

In this weeks episode Declan is joined by Olivia Mulholland, founder of Olivia's Haven, to talk all things business, balance and burnout plus maybe a candle or two.

🎙️ Founder & Family Podcast📍 Recorded in Belfast @ 1620 Audio📅 Episode 5Brought to you in partnership with The Foxes DenGuest- Olivia Mulholland, Founder Olivias Haven Host- Declan HolmesFollow & ConnectDeclan- @declanholmes08Olivia- @olivias_haven Founder & Family- @founderfamilycollective The Foxes Den- @thefoxesdenards

Chris joins Declan at the Founders Table where they talk tailoring, business pressure, breath work and an exclusive announcement !

🎙️ Founder & Family Podcast📍 Recorded in Belfast @ 1620 Audio📅 Episode 4Brought to you in partnership with The Foxes DenGuest- Chris Suitor, Tailor/DJHost- Declan HolmesFollow & ConnectDeclan- @declanholmes08Chris- @chrissuitorgggFounder & Family- @founderfamilycollective The Foxes Den- @thefoxesdenards

In this first instalment of The Founder’s Table, Declan sits down with his business partner Dean McFarland to explore the realities of entrepreneurship. From maintaining fitness and balance to defining what legacy and lifestyle really mean. Honest, reflective, and packed with real-world insight, this episode sets the tone for a new chapter in the Founder and Family Collective podcast.

🎙️ Founder & Family Podcast📍 Recorded in Belfast @ 1620 Audio📅 Episode 3Brought to you in partnership with The Foxes DenGuest- Dean McFarland, Operations Director Nightcap Event GroupHost- Declan HolmesFollow & ConnectDeclan- @declanholmes08Dean- @deanmc88 Nightcap- @nightcapeventgroup Founder & Family- @founderfamilycollective The Foxes Den- @thefoxesdenards