Kerry Hanaphy: Leading the Way in the Irish Aesthetics Industry

Kerry Hanaphy, renowned as Ireland’s ‘Lip Queen,’ has carved out an impressive career in the aesthetics industry. Starting as a nurse, her journey into aesthetic treatments was driven by a personal connection to laser treatments for her daughter’s birthmark. This experience laid the foundation for her expertise and passion for aesthetic nursing. With three locations…

Roots Kitchen: A Boutique Catering Success in Cork

Donna O’Driscoll, the owner of Roots Kitchen, has transformed her boutique catering company in Cork City into a thriving business by sourcing local ingredients and offering tailored, innovative menus that emphasise simplicity and flavour. Donna notes, “We always come up with fresh new ideas to keep it exciting. We know how to bring out the best flavour…

Enchanting Events: Crafting unforgettable moments in Cork

Helmed by the passionate and experienced Joan, Enchanting Events specialises in bringing a personalised touch to each celebration, ensuring that every event is not just planned but passionately crafted with attention to detail and a deep understanding of your personal narrative. Joan’s journey in the event planning industry began over 14 years ago, evolving from…

Winners Gallery – Villa Maria Women of Vision Awards 2024

CELEBRATIONS FOR AMAZING WOMEN OF VISION WHO WERE HONOURED WITH AN TAOISEACH SIMON HARRIS TD ATTENDING AS SPECIAL GUEST   The Villa Maria Women of Vision Awards 2024 were held on Saturday, May 11th in the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa Little Island, with a capacity audience attending the annual event. Celebrating exceptional women from…

Sile Walsh on Navigating Complexity with Inclusive Leadership

Nominated for the Humanitarian Heroine, Diversity and Inclusion Advocate, and Entrepreneurial Spirit Award categories at the Women of Vision Awards 2024, Sile Walsh is a prominent figure in leadership and organisational development, specialising in the intersection of inclusion, psychological safety, and performance.  With over a decade’s experience working with clients in Ireland and internationally, Sile’s…

Empower Her – A Celebration of Extraordinary Women of Ireland: a limited edition book and exhibition by Linda Hanlon

Linda Hanlon, a retired psychotherapist turned photographer, is set to unveil her debut project “Empower Her” – a collection of photography portraits in a ground-breaking limited edition book and exhibition that captures the essence of female empowerment in modern Ireland. The launch event, in collaboration with the Five Lamps Arts Festival, will take place at the Central…

Nancy Costello: A Trailblazer in the Haircare Industry

  Nancy Costello, the winner of the Hair Entrepreneur category at the Passoã Hair and Beauty Awards 2024, is a leading figure in the Irish hair industry. As the owner of Belle Hair Salon in Galway and the innovator behind The Belle Brush and InvisiBelle Clip in Extensions, Nancy has carved a niche for herself…

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR ASPIRING ENTREPRENEURS TO ATTEND ONE-DAY BOOTCAMP

Start-ups and early-stage entrepreneurs are invited to apply for an immersive one-day event designed to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit in all those with innovative ideas. The NDRC ‘Startup Sprint’ takes place in Republic of Work in Cork City on May 18th. NDRC is the national accelerator program for globally ambitious tech entrepreneurs in Ireland and…