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Today on the Business Spotlight, we’re talking about entrepreneurship, opportunity, and rethinking the idea that there’s only one ‘right’ path in life.  

  Our guest is Josh Ajayi from County Cavan, he’s founder of the Irish Young Entrepreneur Roadshow and owner of - an initiative focused on showing young people across Ireland that even when things don’t go to plan, there are still real options available.  

  
At a time when Ireland is seeing record dropout rates and growing issues around youth loneliness and disengagement, Josh is taking this conversation directly to communities - including rural Ireland - through a new 12 counties, 12 workshops initiative alongside young Irish entrepreneurs.  

He’s a Claremorris native, a world-record holder, and he’s walked nearly 6,000 kilometres across Europe - completely barefoot.   

 Eamonn Keaveney set off from Istanbul last March and along the way broke the Guinness World Record for the longest barefoot walk, all while raising money and awareness for Friends of the Earth and Jigsaw.   

 He’s now back on Irish soil, on the final stretch home to Mayo, and right now he’s en route from Kerry- still shoeless, still going strong. 

Alright, it’s time for Between the Sheets - where we talk dating, sex, and the stuff everyone’s thinking but no one’s saying out loud.  
Valentines Day is looming but Dating apps have us ghosted, bored, and still single… so what if the problem isn’t us, it’s the apps?  

Joining us now is Samantha Keating, co-founder of Your Friend My Friend, the people behind singles parties and speed dating - and they’re on a mission to get us off the apps and back into real-life flirting.  

Valerie is new to this show, and producer Leah decided that with new jobs, comes new challenges...

She confronts her fears head-on during a wild challenge day! From taking a chilly dip in Salthill to experiencing a dizzying zipline adventure, she dives into uncomfortable territory and gets real about the journeys we all face.

She also had to stand on Shop Street with a sign saying 'I'm having a bad day can I have a hug?'

 What challenges should we put to her next?

Valerie is joined by personal development coach Eoin Maginn, who challenges her to step out of her comfort zone in a truly unique way. Together, they dive into the awkward yet empowering experience of hugging strangers on the streets of Galway, exploring how such moments can break the cycle of fear that holds us back in various aspects of life.

Owen shares insights on why pushing boundaries is crucial for personal growth and offers practical advice on how to shift out of 'maybe land' and into decisive action. They discuss the reactions this social challenge evokes, both positive and negative, and the profound impact these interactions can have on others.

Just over a year ago, Irish twins Brodie and Mirren McFeely launched a passion project from scratch. Fast-forward to now, and their brand Cúpla Designs has dressed CMAT in that now-iconic, custom-made Daniel O’Donnell dress, sold out multiple drops, and built a huge following - all while the pair are still working full-time jobs.  

Cúpla Designs is rooted in Donegal pride, playful Irish humour, and not taking fashion too seriously - and it’s clearly striking a chord.  

Mirren McFeely joins us now for iRadio’s Business Spotlight.  

Live their lifelong dream of being singers and demon hunters – maybe they'd be  What happens when a lifelong dream suddenly feels out of reach - not because you didn’t want it badly enough, but because life got in the way?  

We received a message from a Leaving Cert student who’s always dreamed of becoming a vet. Now, as they’re filling out their CAO, they’re facing the reality that the points might not be there - and moving abroad isn’t an option because they’re a carer for one of their parents.  

It’s a situation so many people can relate to: when a goal you’ve built your identity around no longer feels achievable, how do you let it go without feeling like you’ve failed?  

To help unpack that Valerie joined by careers coach Angela Burke, who’s here to talk about letting go of goals, detaching self-worth from outcomes, and finding new paths when Plan A falls apart.   

Today on iRadio's Groupchat Business Spotlight, we’re excited to highlight a young entrepreneur who is turning purpose into passion. Joining us is Anna O Sullivan one of the co-owners of Nibbed Cacao – a female founded brand rooted in wellness, intention, and the powerful benefits of cacao. We’re excited to talk about her journey, the inspiration behind Nibbed Cacao, and the rising popularity of cacao in Ireland.

Valerie is joined by counsellor and psychotherapist Chloe Callanan from Are you well therapy, whose honest TikTok's about moving home after living in Australia have struck a nerve with young people across Ireland. 

Her experience has sparked huge conversations around emigration, housing, shame, and whether Ireland is actually set up for single young adults to build a life.

We’re opening up a conversation about road safety, accountability, and the long-term impact of a single decision.  Gavin Meenan, who was just 18 when he was involved in a fatal road traffic collision - an experience that changed his life forever.  

In the years that followed, Gavin struggled deeply, but today he uses his story to help others as a men’s mentor and coach. He joins us to speak honestly about consequences, healing, and why he believes young drivers are not invincible.