Getting to Grow

Secrets of Guinness House || The Dynasty That Built Ireland


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What does it really take for a family name to outlive nations, generations, and empires? In this live episode of Getting to Grow, host Zoe Fox sits down with Arthur Edward Guinness — the 4th Earl of Iveagh — to explore the extraordinary 266‑year legacy behind Ireland’s most iconic brand.From one man’s 9,000‑year lease in 1759 to a dynasty that shaped philanthropy, culture, and global brewing, this conversation uncovers the never‑told human stories behind the Guinness name — the triumphs, the losses, and the values that built a brand into a legacy.Arthur opens up about:→ How the Guinness family turned a Dublin brewery into a global symbol→ The battles, both literal and personal, that shaped their fortune→ What it means to preserve heritage while leading in a changing world→ Why legacy matters more than ever in an era obsessed with speed→ The unseen role of the women who kept the Guinness story alive→ How the modern descendants carry tradition, philanthropy, and identity forwardIf you’ve ever wondered how legacy is crafted — not inherited — and what it really means to build something that lasts centuries, this episode pulls back the velvet curtain on one of the most enduring family stories of all time.Connect:Zoe Fox: https://www.instagram.com/gettingtogrow/https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-fox-377033b0/Guinness:https://www.instagram.com/guinness/

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