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Ireland is absolutely bursting with beauty talent - not just influencers, but serious entrepreneurs building global brands.  

But behind every successful brand is a network, a support system, and people who understand the unique challenges of starting and growing a business in that industry.  

That’s exactly what The Founder Edit is all about.  

It’s a growing community for beauty business owners here in Ireland, creating space for connection, collaboration, and support - and they also host events that bring founders together in real life.  

Valerie is joined by the co-founders, Jess Hurley and Rianna Moore.  

There’s been growing conversation recently about what some are calling a 'quiet revival' of Christianity  among Gen Z.

Figures are suggesting weekly  church attendance among 18-24 year olds has risen significantly in recent years. 

Researchers say it’s being driven by a mix of things - rises in anxiety levels, a search for meaning, a desire for community, and in some case the influence of faith based online content.  

To explore this further, Valerie is joined by Nadine Clerkin from Come As You Are, which is a Catholic community based in county Louth, to get her  perspective on what she’s seeing on the ground.  

Now, we’re moving into a really important conversation - one that isn’t talked about nearly enough. Miscarriage affects so many families, but the emotional impact and the need for proper support is often overlooked. Recently, there’s been a significant change in Northern Ireland, where parents are now entitled to paid leave after a miscarriage - something that doesn’t currently exist here in Ireland, where many grieving parents are left relying on sick leave instead.  

  To help us understand the emotional reality behind this, and what real support should look like, we’re joined by fertility coach Helena Tubridy.

If you have been affected by the issues raised in this interview you can contact Féileacáin the still birth and neonatal death charity on 085 249 6464

Behind every perfect selfie, there’s a reality we don’t always see - and that’s exactly what Shonagh O Sullivan is calling out , at  just 17, she’s already delivered a powerful TEDx talk in Tralee called ‘The Perfect Life of a Teenage Girl’. It takes a raw, honest look at growing up online - the pressure to be perfect, the comparison, and the loneliness that can come with it - and challenges all of us to see beyond the highlight reel. 

It's Between the Sheets, for adults only this evening, because we’re diving into a topic that’s challenging one of the most deeply ingrained ideas about love and relationships - the notion that we’re meant to find one person and stay with them forever.   

 More and more people are starting to question whether that model actually works for everyone, and exploring alternatives that prioritize communication, flexibility, and honesty.   

 Joining us is Leanne Yau, also known as Polyphilia on social media  - a polyamorous relationship educator and content creator who’s helping people better understand ethical non-monogamy, boundaries, and what it really means to build relationships outside traditional expectations.   

Running a small business in Ireland isn’t as straightforward as it might seem -  and that’s exactly what Catriona Holt has been highlighting in her TikTok videos. From breaking down what it really costs to hire staff, to explaining the hidden expenses behind everyday services like getting your nails done, her content has sparked a lot of conversation online.  

 She’s been lifting the lid on the real financial pressures facing small business owners - and why so many are struggling to stay afloat. So we wanted to bring that conversation here to iRadio’s Groupchat.  

iRecommend on iRadios Groupchat - and today’s guest is seriously impressive.  

  Theresa Galvin is an author and college student from Cork who published her first book, Lightning Nerve, at just 16. Since then, she’s released another novel, The Bathhouse, all while balancing her studies.  

  We’re going to be chatting about where her love of writing began, the inspiration behind her fiction, and how she’s navigating creativity in a world where AI is becoming more and more part of the conversation.  

In a world where content creation is often glamorised, the reality behind the screen can be far more complex. From navigating online criticism to building a sustainable career in a small market like Ireland, creators face unique challenges that audiences don’t always see.    

 Today, we’re joined by Rebecca Gallagher, known online as Rebecca Rose Reality on Tiktok, she was on the show previously speaking about her experience with the leaving cert. Today we’re diving into her experience of being a content creator in Ireland, the impact of online behaviour, and why community among creators matters now more than ever.   

We’re joined by Colm Skehan - a strength coach, trainee counsellor, and therapist who’s been sparking important conversations online about men’s mental health. 

 One of his recent TikTok videos, where he spoke about the internal pressure many men place on themselves, drew a lot of attention 

Today, we’re diving deeper into that conversation, exploring the mental challenges men face, the expectations they carry, and why Colm is passionate about helping men break unhealthy cycles through his work with Yana Empower.   

It's time for our Business Spotlight - and today we’re chatting to someone who has seriously blown up in the business world in a very short space of time.   

 Laura Murphy is the founder of Oatco Superfuel, a brand she only started in 2024 - and it’s already in over 800 stores, including Tesco and Aldi, with nearly a million euros in revenue last year alone.   

She’s just been named on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe list, and even had three Dragons fighting to invest in her business.   

 It all started because she wanted a snack that actually tasted good, fuelled her day, and fit into real life - and now it’s turned into a massive success story.