Geri, an interior designer, shares her journey and insights into the world of interior design. She discusses how her love for design began at a young age, influenced by her father's passion for fine art and antiques. Geri explains how spaces can impact our mood and the importance of intentional design in creating a comfortable and calming environment. She also shares her design process, which involves getting to know the client, gathering inspiration, and creating style boards.

Geri emphasizes the importance of communication and collaboration with clients to bring their vision to life. She shares her favorite parts of the job, including the excitement of starting a new project and seeing the client's reaction when their vision becomes a reality. Geri's own style is a mix of timeless and classic design with a modern twist. Geri discusses her approach to interior design, emphasizing the importance of incorporating natural materials and mixing antiques with modern elements. She advises on bringing personality into a home while maintaining timelessness, suggesting the use of bold colors in easily changeable elements like artwork.

Geri also shares her insights on investing in key elements of a home, such as interior architecture and quality finishes. She highlights the significance of communication and technical knowledge in the design process and encourages designers to balance old and new elements. Geri also talks about her entrepreneurial journey, the challenges she has faced, and the importance of faith and passion. She offers advice for those on a budget, suggesting research, paint, and personal touches to add personality to a home. Geri also discusses the importance of work-life balance and shares her excitement for upcoming projects, including an interior design course and the renovation of her workspace.

Welcome to the Rise Up Podcast, the podcast that delves into the inspiring journeys of women from diverse backgrounds and industries. Join us as we explore the stories of entrepreneurs, business leaders and industry experts who share invaluable life lessons they wish they had known earlier.

Each episode is a deep dive into how these remarkable women navigated career hurdles, embraced risks, and learned from their failures. Through candid conversations, they offer insights, strategies, and pearls of wisdom to empower you on your own career journey.

Tune in and let these incredible stories fuel your ambition and drive you towards your goals, whatever they may be.

Welcome to the Rise Up Podcast, the podcast that delves into the inspiring journeys of women from diverse backgrounds and industries. Join us as we explore the stories of entrepreneurs, business leaders and industry experts who share invaluable life lessons they wish they had known earlier.

Each episode is a deep dive into how these remarkable women navigated career hurdles, embraced risks, and learned from their failures. Through candid conversations, they offer insights, strategies, and pearls of wisdom to empower you on your own career journey.

Tune in and let these incredible stories fuel your ambition and drive you towards your goals, whatever they may be.

Sarah Cunningham joins Susan this week to discuss all things wellbeing, the disconnect between perks and genuine happiness and share advice on how employers can improve employee happiness

This week Susan meets Jennifer Tessler, founding director of Alalaho. Alalaho operate safe psychedelic retreats and meditation retreats and in this episode, Jessica reveals what can be gained from opening up the heart to alternative therapies

This week Susan is joined by Caroline Reidy. Caroline Reidy is the Managing Director of The HR Suite and a HR and Employment Law Expert. Caroline is a former member of the Low Pay Commission and is also an adjudicator in the Work Place Relations Commission. Top trainer and presenter, keynote speaker, expert investigator, mediator, WRC Adjudication Officer and owner of The HR Suite.

In this weeks episode Michelle Ryan opens up about her own career journey, founding The Holistic Leaders and shares her advice on how to become unstuck.

This week Susan is joined ny Lianne Kavanagh who talks about resilience, education, and the pathways to the top

This week Susan is joined by Louise Phelan. Over a storied career, Louise has led some of Ireland's most vibrant and successful teams, sat on the boards of Europe's biggest companies and worked diligently to advocate for women in leadership.

Louise’s leadership achievements have been widely recognised - she is the first woman to receive the Sir Michael Smurfit Business Achievement Award; she is a recipient on two separate occasions of Ireland’s Businesswoman of the Year and was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Philosophy at TUD.