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Dive into the realms of recruitment, business, and the diverse career paths individuals can embark on in life. Contact info@10forty for more information if you"d like to be a guest or sponsor the podcast Advertise open jobs or apply for a new role www.10forty.com Hosted by Conor Foster (Recruitment Professional)

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Ep 75 - Baked to Death: Baking the Dream with David...

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2025/10/31

In this episode of the 10Forty Podcast, we sit down with David Judge, founder of standout bakery Baked to Death and finalist in the 2025 Irish Food Awards — a business that’s shaking up the food scene with attitude, creativity, and unapologetically authentic cheese and chocolate biscuit cakes.David shares his journey and the path that led to Baked to Death: from a bold lockdown idea and a refusal to play by the rules, to building a cult following and carving out a unique space in the Irish food

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01:12:06

Ep 74 - The Reinvention of Reverend Dave: Banker, Big...

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2025/10/24

Ep 74 - The Reinvention of Reverend Dave: Banker, Big Four Taxi Driver & CelebrantIn this week's episode, we sit down with Reverend Dave for a conversation about reinvention, purpose and carving out a meaningful second act. Dave began his career in the banking industry, moved into one of the Big Four professional services firms, then once again shifted — driving a taxi and ultimately discovering his calling as a celebrant, officiating weddings and helping people mark the major moments in

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01:04:25

Ep 73 - Law, Life & Manifestation: How Yvonne...

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2025/10/14

Ep 73 - Law, Life & Manifestation: How Yvonne Tchrakian Built Her Dream Careerhttps://lnkd.in/eSgTdE87In this episode of the 10forty Podcast, I sit down with Yvonne Tchrakian — a corporate lawyer, entrepreneur and podcast host whose journey is a powerful mix of ambition, belief, and self-discovery.From growing up in Los Angeles to returning home to Kerry, Yvonne shares how her early experiences shaped her drive to become a solicitor. We talk about her path through law school, completing her

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00:39:12

Ep 72 - Steven Quinlan, PGA Professional: Lessons in...

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2025/10/07

In this week’s episode, we sit down with Steven Quinlan, a PGA Professional with over 11 years’ experience, an accomplished pro golfer, and a dedicated PGA coach. Steven teaches at Newlands Golf Club and Celbridge Golf Range, with an impressive record of 4 Irish Region Wins and 51 PGA Top Tens in Ireland.Steven’s journey is one of true passion and perseverance. From picking up a golf club at 16 and joining a local pub golf society—just for the chance to get out of school once a month—to becoming one

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00:58:44

Ep 71 - Building Bypress: Leadership, Innovation &...

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2025/10/03

In this episode, we sit down with Caitriona Byrne, the CEO of Bypress.She takes us through the story of founding Bypress and reflects on her career in the gaming industry—a journey that’s taken her from Gibraltar to India, Israel and the Netherlands. In the end, the pull of home brought her back to Ireland, where she now lives just five minutes from where she grew up.Having worked with Caitriona and her team, I can say firsthand that the solutions Bypress delivers are truly transformative. Their

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01:18:36

Ep 70 - School Trouble: Transitioning from Soldier to...

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2025/09/24

On this episode of the 10forty Podcast, I sit down with Richy Thrower, the founder of Motion Focus Media. With a background that spans from racing bikes and capturing trackside action to producing professional highlight videos. His first one reached over 20,000 views and raised £5,000 for a local club, Richy has carved out a unique path in media and entrepreneurship.But his story starts much earlier. Expelled from school by Year 9, Richy was escorted back only to sit his GCSEs. Always finding

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01:12:04

Ep 69 - Studying Medicine Abroad Irish Medic in...

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2025/09/18

From teaching English in South Korea, to touring with a band that supported the Foo Fighters, to appearing on reality TV – Neil Smith has lived a life full of twists and turns before finding his calling in medicine. Despite not excelling in his Leaving Cert and briefly studying engineering, he decided to began studying medicine abroad in Bulgaria.In this episode Neil shares his unconventional journey in full. We talk about the realities of studying medicine in Europe, the entry requirements and why

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01:05:13

Ep 68 - Lost in the Graft: Beyond the Driveway

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2025/09/10

Lost in the Graft: More Than Driveways with Trevor Macken from Ashbourne Paving.From upside down to right way up, Trevor’s story is one of resilience, grit, and rebuilding.In this episode, Trevor from Ashbourne Paving opens up about a life that’s been anything but straightforward—showing up to just two Leaving Cert exams, becoming the only person in his school to fail art, and feeling like he wasted two years at school before finding his way onto a factory floor.He talks about losing eight friends,

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01:13:23

Ep 67 - Coding, Gaming & Property: The Rylax Story...

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2025/09/02

This week on the 10forty Podcast, we’re joined by Max Shannon, founder of Rylax and software engineer turned entrepreneur.This conversation is raw, honest, and at times technical, as Max takes us through his journey from growing up “acting the goat” in school to later being diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia, scoring just 220 points in the Leaving Cert, and eventually carving his own path into tech and entrepreneurship.From a young age, Max was fascinated by how things work, building his work ethic on

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01:16:16

Ep 66 - Garda Detective to Olympic Coach: Niall...

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2025/08/26

In this episode, we sit down with Niall O’Carroll, a former Garda detective who made the transition to becoming a sports psychologist and performance coach, working with 27 Olympic champions across Canada, the UK, and Japan.Niall shares insights from both sides of his career—what policing taught him about resilience, communication, and emotional intelligence, and how those lessons shaped his approach to coaching elite athletes and business leaders.We discuss:The fine margins between winning and

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01:42:31

Ep 65 - No Setlist, No Safety Net: John Gibbons’ DJ...

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2025/08/19

This week on the 10forty Podcast we’re joined by DJ John Gibbons.We explore John’s journey from starting out as a rock star to becoming one of Ireland’s most recognisable DJs. His path was far from traditional—he’s never worked a conventional job, instead throwing himself fully into music from a young age. From his first gigs at 15 to club bookings at 16, John shares what it really takes to make it as a DJ and how instinct, patience, and resilience have shaped his career.John talks us through his

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01:06:33

Ep 64 - Ireland to Dubai: Big Moves in Life & Property

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2025/08/13

In this week’s episode, we sit down with Emma-Louise Stephenson to dive into her incredible journey — from growing up in Ireland to building a thriving business in Dubai.Emma shares what drove her to relocate, explaining how she felt she had reached her potential in Ireland and was ready for a new challenge. She’s now on a mission to empower entrepreneurs and investors with the knowledge they need to buy property in Dubai.We rewind to her school days, where she had to work hard to pass her exams as

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01:13:43

Ep 63 - Having a Goo at The €50 Startup Goosey Goo

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2025/08/04

This week on the 10forty Podcast, we sit down with Sean, the founder of Goosey Goo, to hear his raw and powerful story — one that’s filled with grit, honesty, heartbreak, and hope.Sean takes us on a journey from his school days and early career choices, through dropping out of college, landing his first job, and chasing a better position with more money and a coveted half-day Friday — only to be hit with unexpected health issues and life-changing news: a baby on the way.From there, things got even

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Ep 62 - The Leaving Cert CEO – Donnchadh O Mahony

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2025/07/29

This week on the 10forty podcast, we sit down with Donnchadh O Mahony – a man of many hats: schoolteacher, guidance counsellor, EdTech entrepreneur, podcast host, social media educator, media contributor, and columnist. He’s also the voice behind the hugely popular Leaving Cert Guidance podcast.Donnchadh brings his motto “Think it. Choose it. Live it.” into every conversation – and this one is no different.With over a decade of experience in education – first in an all-boys school, then in an

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Ep 61 - Pro Football Decisions, Setbacks & Comebacks:...

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2025/07/22

In this week’s episode of 10forty, we caught up with former professional footballer Mark O’Brien over Teams to talk through his incredible career journey — from grassroots football in Dublin to the highs and lows of life as a pro in the UK, and the remarkable resilience it took to return to the pitch after undergoing not one, but two open heart surgeries.We dive into:• Mark’s early love for the game, from kicking a ball as a kid to his first session with Cherry Orchard.• Being scouted at a young age

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01:05:22

Ep 60 - Sipping Tea & Talking Retail: Melissa Moore...

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2025/07/15

This Week on the 10forty Podcast: A Deep Dive into the World of Retail with Melissa MooreIn this week’s episode, we sit down with Melissa Moore at D2 Podcast Studio to chat all things retail — from career journeys and industry insights to the power of podcasting.Melissa is the host of the award-winning Retail Tea Break Podcast, a retail consultant, and a lecturer in sales and retail apprenticeships. Her career began with a summer job at Laura Ashley, and took her from studying Theatre Arts

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01:14:00

Ep 59 - Kerry Hanaphy: Bold Career Moves to Beauty Mogul

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2025/07/08

In this week’s episode, we sit down with the one and only Kerry Hanaphy, founder of one of Ireland’s best-known aesthetics clinics. A powerhouse in the industry and a multi-award-winning entrepreneur, Kerry is a true inspiration.We dive into her incredible journey—from her humble beginnings, getting into school and moving to the UK to train as a nurse, where hands-on experience was part of the job from day one.We explore:• Her early career and the personal challenges she overcame• The global company

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01:14:01

Ep 58 - Cables to Conversations: Stephen & Keith’s...

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2025/07/01

This Week on the 10forty Podcast: Keith & Stephen from Insights – The Stripped Back PodcastIn this week's episode, we sit down with Keith and Stephen — electricians by day and podcasters by night — and the creators of Insights: The Stripped Back Podcast. With over nine seasons recorded and several sponsors already backing them, the lads are making waves in the world of trades-based content.We dive into their journeys into the electrical trade, how their experiences in school shaped them, and

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01:14:40

Ep 57 - County Player to CEO: Joey Boland on...

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2025/06/24

This week on the 10forty podcast we’re joined by Joey Boland, former Dublin senior hurler and CEO of Sports Physio Ireland, for a wide-ranging and inspiring conversation.Joey shares his journey through second-level education, including the decision to resit his Leaving Certificate after breaking his leg — a major setback that ultimately shaped his resilience and drive. He talks about the early days of his sporting life, from being dropped off at trial games alone to travelling the country with his

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Ep 56 - Liberties Legend: Fran the Jeweller Family,...

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2025/06/17

This week on the 10forty Podcast, we're joined by Fran Massey, better known as Fran the Jeweller from The Cut Price Jewellers.In this episode, Fran takes us on a journey through his life and career—from collecting scrap metal as a kid, to studying subjects he wasn’t too fond of in school, to getting his first break in the jewellery trade. We hear about his early days selling antiques in the Iveagh Markets, the tight-knit Liberties community, and how those formative years shaped the businessman

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