Life and Leadership Podcast
In this podcast, host Bobby Kerr talks with some of Ireland's most successful business people and entrepreneurs, travelling the country to hear their stories. It focuses on the personal, human side of building and leading a business. Newstalk is Ireland's national independent talk station for news, sport, and analysis.
Episodes
Episode 8: Entrepreneur Sonya Lennon
Bobby's final guest in this series seamlessly blends business, creativity, and social impact. Her career spans fashion design, media, and advocacy, all rooted in a lifelong love of style and presentation. A familiar face on television, Sonya Lennon has grown the Lennon Courtney label into a household name and has become a leading voice for workplace equality. A champion of women’s empowerment Sony
Episode 6: Property Developer Michael O'Flynn
On this episode Bobby's guest is the Cork based entrepreneur Michael O'Flynn whose decades-long career in property is defined by vision and determination. From modest beginnings, he founded what would become one of Ireland’s biggest and most influential property development companies. As chairman and CEO of the O’Flynn Group, he has overseen major residential, commercial, and industrial
Episode 6: Jennifer Rock, The Skin Nerd
My guest today is an entrepreneur whose name is synonymous with trustworthy skincare expertise. Jennifer Rock, also known as The Skin Nerd, founded her consultation company and the multi-award-winning skincare range Skingredients out of a passion for a science-led, holistic approach to skin health. An educator, author, and leading voice in the beauty industry, she has inspired and helped thousands
Episode 5: The Fabulous Pharmacist, Laura Dowling
This episode's guest is the fabulous Laura Dowling, a pharmacist who has redefined what it means to work in modern healthcare. An entrepreneur, author, podcaster, social-media voice, and passionate women’s health advocate, Laura brings a rare blend of scientific expertise and relatability to her FabÜ brand and its award-winning nutritional supplements. With her signature humour, openness, and com
Episode 4: VITHIT Founder Gary Lavin
In this weeks episode Bobby Kerr talks to an entrepreneur who turned a small idea about healthier drinks into a global beverage brand. As the founder of VitHit, former rugby player Gary Lavin built a multimillion-euro company from the ground up. From driving across the country in the early days to get his drinks onto shop shelves, to scaling into 18 markets worldwide, Gary’s story is a case study
Episode 3: Chef and Restaurateur Neven Maguire
In this episode we’re joined by Ireland’s most beloved culinary voices, renowned chef, and restaurateur Neven Maguire. From his home base at the award-winning MacNean House in Blacklion, Co. Cavan, Neven has not only championed fresh Irish produce and simple, joyful cooking, he has also built a hugely successful business that has become a destination for food lovers across the country. He’s t
Episode 2: Journalist and Entrepreneur Aine Kerr
In this episode Bobby speaks to his namesake journalist and entrepreneur Aine Kerr who has worked at the cutting edge of technology and information. Few people are as impressive as Aine, she was a co-founder of Kinzen, Managing Editor at Storyful and had leadership roles at Spotify and Facebook. In this conversation, she offers a wealth of insights on the realities of start-up life, the art of pi
Episode 1: Life Coach Mark Fennell
Our first guest on the new season of Life and Leadership with Bobby Kerr is Mark Fennell, a high performance life coach, author and motivational speaker. During his 20 years of mentoring, Mark has worked with top global corporations, individuals and teams in changing mindsets and behaviours. He regularly appears on TV networks and radio shows and has a massive Instagram f
Life and Leadership Season 4: Trailer
Welcome to the 4th season of Life and Leadership with entrepreneur and presenter Bobby Kerr where he interviews some of the most successful and inspirational leaders and entrepreneurs of our time. For the next 8 weeks he will sit down with remarkable guests, all trailblazers, and innovators in their field. They share their real stories, hard-earned lessons, and the mindset that keeps them at the t
Episode 8 - Domini and Peaches Kemp
This week on Life and Leadership Bobby talks to the foodie entrepreneurial sisters Domini and Peaches Kemp who founded Itsa Bagel. They discuss their childhood in The Bahamas, running restaurants with Conrad Gallagher and surviving the pandemic.With thanks to Standard Life.
Episode 7 - David McRedmond
This week on Life and Leadership, Bobby Kerr sits down with David McRedmond, the dynamic CEO of An Post. Fresh from the stunning EXO building in Dublin Docklands, David shares insights from his remarkable career journey, including his time at Waterstones, Eircom, and TV3.
With a wealth of experience, David discusses the evolving role of An Post in a digital age, the challenges of maintaining a po
Episode 6 - Anna May and Anna Marie McHugh
This week on Life and Leadership Bobby talks to the mother and daughter behind the huge success that is the National Ploughing Championships, Anna May and Anna Marie McHugh. They discuss running what is the largest outdoor event in Europe, the male-dominated early days of the National Ploughing scene as well as their hopes for agricultural life in the future. With thanks to Standard Life.
Episode 5 - Ray Nolan
On this week's episode Bobby Kerr talks to the tech entrepreneur Ray Nolan who founded Hostelworld which became a huge business before its sale for 500 million dollars. Ray started writing code in his teens and has gone on to start and then sell many more tech companies. He's a straight-talking businessperson who likes to the get the job done with a sense of humour. With thanks to Standard Life
Episode 4 - Ryan Tubridy
On this week's episode of Life and Leadership Bobby talk to Ryan Tubridy about everything from his childhood, his career and the summer of 2023. Ryan also reflects on the leaders who have inspired him.With thanks to Standard Life.
Episode 3 - Anne Heraty
Anne Heraty is one of Ireland’s most successful business leaders. She was the first woman in Ireland to head an Irish-listed company, CPL Resources, which went on to become one of the country's most successful companies. In this week's episode of Life and Leadership, Anne discusses everything from being one of the first tele-sales workers in Ireland to how AI might help recru
Episode 2 - Mark Pollock
Bobby's guest this week on Life and Leadership is adventure athlete, speaker and researcher Mark Pollock. Mark recounts his incredible life which saw he become blind at 22 and 12 years later become paraplegic. Yet Mark has completed marathons in the south pole and in deserts. His latest challenge sees him involved in a mission to cure paralysis. With thanks to Standard Life.
Episode 1 - Mark Little
Bobby's first guest for the new season of Life and Leadership is entrepreneur and journalist Mark Little. In this episode Mark talks about his early days in RTE and the success of his company Storyful and loads more career highlights and some 'hairy' business moments. With thanks to Standard Life.
Episode 8: Norman Crowley
The second series of Bobby Kerr's Life and Leadership Podcast with thanks to Sia Partners is available now on the Go Loud app and on Newstalk on Saturday evenings from 7pm.In Episode 8 Bobby's guest is Norman Crowley, Cool Planet founder & group CEO, and serial entrepreneur in the tech, manufacturing, gaming, and climate sectors.
Episode 7: Anna Haugh
The second series of Bobby Kerr's Life and Leadership podcast with thanks to Sia Partners is available now on the Go Loud app and on Newstalk on Saturday evenings from 7pm. In Episode 7 Bobby's guest is Anna Haugh, Executive Head Chef & owner of Myrtle Restaurant in Chelsea, London.
Episode 6: Bobby Healy
The second series of Bobby Kerr's Life and Leadership podcast with thanks to Sia Partners is available now on the Go Loud app and on Newstalk on Saturday evenings from 7pm.In Episode 6 Bobby's guest is tech entrepreneur and Manna Drone Delivery CEO, Bobby Healy.
Episode 5: Pat McCann
Speaking to Bobby in Dublin's Gibson Hotel for this episode of Life and Leadership Season 2 is Pat McCann, career hotelier and former CEO of the Dalata Hotel Group.The Podcast is available on the Newstalk app powered by Go Loud or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen in on Newstalk on Saturday evening from 7pm.
Episode 4: Derval O'Rourke
Bobby's guest for this episode of Life and Leadership Season 2 is entrepreneur and former Olympian, Derval O'Rourke.Bobby met up with Derval in the Mardyke Arena Health & Leisure Centre in Cork where they chatted about her early childhood, her life as an athlete, going into business, and more.
Episode 3: Denise Kenny Byrne
Bobby's guest for this episode of Life and Leadership Season 2 is Denise Kenny Byrne, Co-Founder alongside her husband Ciaran of Irish wellness brand, The Head Plan.Bobby met up with Denise in Baldoyle Library, where she spent a lot of her youth to chat about her life and the business
Episode 2: Devin Toner
Bobby's guest for this episode of Life and Leadership Season 2 is former Leinster and Ireland International, Devin Toner. Having retired from his rugby career, Devin has moved into the financial world with Fairstone and is also an investor in O Brother Brewing. Bobby sat down with Devin on the grounds of Castleknock College where both are past pupils.
Episode 1: Brody Sweeney
Bobby's guest for the inaugural episode of Life and Leadership Season 2 is Brody Sweeney, the founder of O'Briens Sandwich Bars and Camile Thai Kitchen. Join Bobby Kerr to delve deeper into the lives and insights of the most successful and influential business leaders of our time in this Newstalk Original podcast.
Life and Leadership - Season 2 Teaser
Life and Leadership returns for Season 2 soon! Join Bobby Kerr to delve deeper into the lives and insights of the most successful and influential business leaders of our time in this Newstalk Original podcast.Brought to you by Sia Partners.
Episode 8: Colm Lyon
Bobby's guest for this episode is a Fintech entrepreneur who sold his payment processing startup for over one hundred million euro. After 14 years in Ulster Bank, Colm Lyon risked it all to go out on his own and at one stage, his company was processing over twenty-five billion euro worldwide. He now owns a digital account business called Fire.com, invests in early startups and more.
Episode 7: Louise Phelan
Louise Phelan is an executive powerhouse. She has done it all in the corporate world. Born into a family of 17 in county Laois, Louise is best known for her role as Vice President of PayPal, where she set up a base for the company in County Louth, creating 1000 jobs. She now mentors others, sits on the board of Ryanair and enjoys life in her luxury apartment in the exclusive Lansdowne Place in Dub
Episode 6: Pat Phelan
Pat Phelan has had a life less ordinary. From working as a butcher in the English Market to completing a multi-million-dollar deal in The States, he has an amazing story to tell. From a mobile roaming start-up to a fraud prevention success story and now a hugely popular cosmetic treatment chain, he has always followed his entrepreneurial instinct. Bobby sat down with Pat in his Sisu clinic on Oliv
Episode 5: Bernard Brogan
Bernard Brogan is best known for his countless appearances in a Dublin Football shirt. He is part of a Dublin GAA dynasty and holds 7 All Ireland medals, but he’s not just a success on the pitch, he is a big success in the business world too. His PepTalk company has just landed a major investment in the U.S. Bobby sat down in Bernard’s Club Gym in St Oliver Plunkett’s GAA Club to talk Life and Lea
Episode 4: Sean Gallagher
Seán Gallagher is a successful businessman, two time presidential candidate and former Dragon on Dragon's Den. Bobby sat down with Seán to talk life and leadership and to revisit that controversial presidential debate in 2011.
Episode 3: Rosanna Davison
Former Miss World Rosanna Davison has had the most extraordinary life. From being crowned Miss Ireland to doing a cover shoot with Playboy, she is now one of Ireland's most popular social media influencers. In this open and honest interview with Bobby Kerr, she talks about growing up with a very famous father, her very successful career, fertility struggles, becoming a nutritional therapist, leade
Episode 2: Pat McDonagh
Pat McDonagh opened his first fast food restaurant in Galway back in 1978. He has since gone on to open over 100 Supermac's restaurants across Ireland and also owns a hotel chain as well as motorway plazas. Pat talks to Bobby Kerr about his early days as a teacher, his entry in to business, his low points and regrets, the occasions where his opinions got him in to trouble, his leadership style, hi
Episode 1: Aimee Connolly
At just 30 years of age, Aimee Connolly has had incredible success in the cosmetics industry with her Sculpted by Aimee product range. Bobby sat down with Aimee in her Grafton Street store to talk Life and Leadership.
Trailer
Welcome to Life and Leadership, where Bobby Kerr explores the lives of some of the most successful Irish business leaders and entrepreneurs of our time. Join Bobby as he journeys around the country to learn about the human side of business.
