A lively, humorous and informative chat with brothers Danny and Terry McGivern, founders of the highly-successful company Run my Business, which helps Small to Medium Enterprises with everything from business and operational support to marketing and mentoring.

Having recently bought up the Sport Madness franchise for Ireland both men give great insight into their plans for sports clubs and schools everywhere, when it comes to helping with their operational needs and increasing profits through bespoke fundraising efforts.

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Cormac Venney, Founder & CEO of Hip Psychology chats to host Emer Cleary, Founder & CEO of Emu Ink, about his company which delivers high impact workshops to pupils, parents, and staff of both primary and post-primary schools; with a focus on behaviour, emotion, performance, and wellbeing. 

Hip Psychology has had huge success in the Northern Ireland and is now expanding into ROI, where the company has already held some very-well-received online workshops.

Those prepping for anti-bullying week will find this episode a really helpful one.

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Carolann Copland speaks to host Emer Cleary, Co-Founder of Emu Ink Publishing, and Angela Power, published writer and former Principal of St Oliver Plunkett's reading school in Monkstown, about her career to date, her teaching past, the publishing process and why she set up the CAP Awards - the profits from which go to Aware.

Aware is a charity that is very close to Carolann's heart and she isn't afraid to share experiences - from mental health to physical issues, documenting her coping mechanisms and road to recovery for the benefit of others. 

Hers is a real story of determination, dedication, and appreciation.

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Chairman of Cumann na mBunscol, Áth Cliath, James Hayden talks to Emer Cleary, Co-Founder of Emu Ink Publishing, and Fintan Mc Cutcheon, former primary school principal and currently associate lecturer and published academic in the field of multicultural education, about the organisation he is deeply passionate about.

James, who is a primary school principal with almost two decades of teaching experience behind him, is a keen sportsman who wants all children to have an opportunity to take part in the Cumann na mBunscol an “autonomous National Federation of Primary Schools promoting Gaelic Games.”

An enlightening conversation with plenty of stories and laughs along the way!

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An informative chat with Deirdre Doyle, founder of The Cool Food School which promotes healthy eating in a fun and interactive environment for kids of all ages. Health Coach Deirdre is on a mission to teach children and teenagers about the joys of healthy eating and The Cool Food School has travelled far and wide to do just that.

Deirdre visits schools, preschools, and parties to share the values of eating healthily through a range of fun workshops and camps designed to encourage the development if healthy healthy habits.

“We’re all about encouraging children to enjoy wholesome foods for a happier and healthier life,” she says.

Emer Cleary, Co-Founder of Emu Ink Publishing, with Fintan Mc Cutcheon, former Principal of Balbriggan Educate Together National School and currently associate lecturer and published academic in the field of multicultural education, chat to Deirdre, about her experiences, the challenges as she see them with encouraging healthy eating in children and the solution – for parents and schools everywhere!

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An intriguing chat with former professional footballer Patrick Flynn, who was scouted as a young teen and consequently moved to England with the dream of becoming a first team regular.

Pat first went to Wolverhampton at the age of 16. After 4 years he moved to Torquay United and Kidderminster Harriers before eventually moving home to play League of Ireland football with Shamrock Rovers, St Patrick’s Athletic, Shelbourne and Longford town. Following his retirement he returned to his beloved Rovers as a coach.

Today, Pat has carved out a successful career as a Business Developer for Coca-Cola – but it wasn’t an easy path, considering he left school with no qualifications past Junior Cert and no follow-up education to speak of.

Emer Cleary, Co-Founder of Emu Ink Publishing, with Fintan McCutcheon (former Principal of Balbriggan Educate Together National School and currently associate lecturer and published academic in the field of multicultural education – also an Irish football mega fan!), chat to Patrick, about his experiences, how he felt leaving his home, friends, school and what support he got from the education system as he left and on his return.

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A lively discussion between two ex-primary school principals around children, their reliance on sport and the effect of the pandemic when it was taken away for a lengthy period.

Emer Cleary, Co-Founder of Emu Ink Publishing, chats to Angela Power, (former Principal of St Oliver Plunkett’s reading school in Monkstown, Dublin and member of the National Principals’ Forum) and Fintan Mc Cutcheon (former Principal of Balbriggan Educate Together National School and currently associate lecturer and published academic in the field of multicultural education) about their experiences in schools.

Subjects touched on include the curriculum and sport directives, the physical and mental health effects that a lack of sport has on young children and the efforts by schools to reintroduce various options as soon as possible following the height of the pandemic.

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