BeBelle Podcast with Sian Horn
Self-Improvement
About
BeBelle is a podcast hosted by Sian Horn that dives into the stories of remarkable people behind their businesses. BeBelle is not a business podcast, it's about uncovering the moments of resilience, creativity and determination that have shaped these entrepreneurs.Sian is dedicated to empowering individuals in all aspects of life and believes in the importance of self-care, which manifests differently for everyone. Guests share their own self-care practices, offering listeners fresh perspectives on nurturing their well-being. Tune in to BeBelle for inspiring stories, actionable advice and thoughtful reflections on what it means to navigate life today.Join the BeBelle...
Episodes
- S7 E5 - Creating Your Own Pathway: Edgar Kirby on Family Trauma, Food Noise & Finding Peace
In this episode of BeBelle Podcast, Edgar Kirby shares his personal journey of overcoming trauma and struggles with food to find peace and purpose. He discusses his experiences with alcoholism in his family, binge eating disorder, and buil…
- S7 E4 - Finding Humour in the Hardest Moments: Lorna Cronin on Miscarriage, Weight Loss & GLP-1
Lorna Cronin joins the BeBelle Podcast to share her personal journey through multiple miscarriages, weight loss, and the use of GLP-1 medication. She speaks candidly about trauma, grief, and how she utilizes humor as a coping mechanism in…
- S7 E3 - Being Brave & Backing Yourself: Geraldine Jones on Loss, Resilience & Building a Brand from the Ground Up
Geraldine Jones shares her experiences growing up, losing her mother, and building Skin Formulas. She discusses resilience, trusting instincts, navigating grief, and finding balance in life and business. The episode also touches on miscarr…
- S7 E2 - From Addiction to “The Mother of All Comebacks”: Brenda Dennehy on Sobriety, Identity & Rebuilding Her Life
In this episode of the BeBelle Podcast, host Sian Horn interviews broadcaster and podcaster Brenda Dennehy about her journey through addiction and recovery. Dennehy discusses her past experiences with substance abuse, her path to sobriety,…
- S7 E1 - Early Onset Parkinson’s, Body Image & Turning Pain Into Purpose with Annmarie O'Connor
In this episode of the BeBelle Podcast, Sian Horn interviews author Annmarie O'Connor about her journey with early onset Parkinson's disease. They discuss the realities of living with a progressive condition, the impact on body image, and…
- S6 E24 - Why I’m Changing the Way I Speak to (and About) Myself - What I learnt from Miriam Hussey
In this minisode of BeBelle Podcast, Sian Horn discusses how her conversation with Miriam Hussey inspired her to change her self-talk. She explores the concept of the mind, body, and soul as a circle and how negative language, such as 'I'v…
- S6 E23 - What Grandad Billy Taught Me: Marriage, Memories & Why Listening Matters
In this minisode, Sian Horn shares reflections on her conversation with Grandad Billy, highlighting lessons about love, marriage, family, kindness, and the importance of listening, inspired by his stories.
- S6 E22 - Why I’ll Always Take My Shoes Off in the Grass - A Reflection on Grounding & Grief with Feebee Foran
This episode of BeBelle Podcast features Sian Horn's reflection on her conversation with Feebee Foran. They discuss how Foran transformed grief into creativity, the grounding effects of nature, and reconnecting with childhood joys to find…
- S6 E21 - She’s the One to Watch: A Reflection on Jenny Johnston O’Neill’s Passion, Purpose & Power
This episode reflects on Jenny Johnston O’Neill’s journey as CEO of Azure, highlighting her marketing vision and unconventional path to leadership. It touches on finding confidence outside traditional schooling and the connection between p…
- S6 E20 - We Need To Talk About This More - What My Chat with Nicole Ryan Brought Up For Me
In this minisode of the BeBelle Podcast, Sian Horn reflects on her conversation with Senator Nicole Ryan, touching upon difficult topics like domestic abuse, addiction, miscarriage, and grief. Horn shares her personal experiences and empha…
- S6 E19 - Why You Don’t Always Need to Stand in the Spotlight - What I Learned from Conor Buckley’s Purposeful Path
This episode features Sian Horn's reflections on her conversation with Conor Buckley, founder of Human Collective. They discuss the importance of allies, collective effort, and legacy in creating lasting change, emphasizing participation o…
- S6 E18 - Learning From Those Who Have Done It Before & Why I Wanted To Chat With Michelle Ryan
This episode features Sian Horn reflecting on her conversation with Michelle Ryan, founder of The Holistic Leaders. They discuss early business conditioning, the concept of hard work, and the importance of rest and self-care in entrepreneu…
- S6 E17 - Could Your Story Help Others? What Mark Fennell Taught Me About Choice, Reaction & Healing
Sian Horn shares insights from her conversation with Mark Fennell, discussing how he turned his experiences with bullying into a purpose of helping others. The episode emphasizes the importance of sharing one's story, healing from trauma b…
- S6 E16 - I Lost £100,00 Overnight & Coming Back From Disappointment - Why I Resonated with Audrey Hamilton
Sian Horn discusses her conversation with Audrey Hamilton, focusing on the resilience needed to recover from disappointment and loss. The episode explores personal experiences with business failure and the importance of rebuilding based on…
- S6 E15 - Why I Became the Social Butterfly: School, Sisterhood & Self-Worth - What Tammy Darcy’s Story Brought Up For Me
This minisode features Sian Horn reflecting on her conversation with Tammy Darcy of The Shona Project. They discuss girlhood experiences, bullying, the need to belong, and how early relationships and exclusion shape individuals. The episod…
- S6 E14 - My Experience with GLP-1, Dieting at 12 & Why I Loved My Chat With Paddy Cunningham
Sian Horn shares her personal journey with GLP-1 medication and dieting since childhood, exploring body image, weight stigma, and the distinction between health and size. She discusses her reasons for trying GLP-1, its unexpected mental ef…
- S6 E13 - It Doesn’t Scare Me Anymore & Why Sinéad Kavanagh’s story hit me so deeply
Sian Horn shares personal reflections on her father's death, grief, and the unexpected peace she found, inspired by guest Sinéad Kavanagh. The episode explores themes of family, forgiveness, and self-reconnection.
- S6 E12 - Lighting Up Your Life & Reconnecting With What Matters with Miriam Hussey
Miriam Hussey, an integrative wellness expert, discusses burnout, awareness, healing, and nervous system regulation with Sian Horn on the BeBelle Podcast. The episode explores redefining productivity, self-inquiry, and reconnecting with on…
- S6 E11 - Forgiveness, Family & 51 Years of Love with Ireland’s Grandad Billy Kennedy | The Smooth Company
In the BeBelle Podcast, Sian Horn interviews TikTok favorite Billy Kennedy, also known as Grandad Billy. At 86, Billy shares his life experiences, including his childhood in 1930s Dublin, his 51-year marriage, his bond with his granddaught…
- S6 E10 - The Magic of Weeds: Grief, Grounding, Building Forager & ADHD with Feebee Foran founder of Forager
Feebee Foran discusses founding Forager skincare, a journey that began after she found purpose in grief by reconnecting with nature. The episode covers her personal story, building a brand, and the importance of grounding and mental health.
- S6 E9 - Ambition Without Apology: Bold Moves, Motherhood & Building a Business You Love with Jenny Johnston O’Neill
Jenny Johnston O’Neill, CEO of Azure Communications, shares her journey on the BeBelle Podcast with Sian Horn. They discuss making bold career moves, building a business from home, and balancing entrepreneurship with motherhood.
- S6 E8 - From Silence to Impact: Grief, Growth & Creating Change with Senator Nicole Ryan
Senator Nicole Ryan discusses her experiences with childhood trauma, domestic abuse, and loss, detailing how she transformed personal grief into advocacy for young people through initiatives like Alex's Adventure. The episode explores them…
- S6 E7 - The Power of Subtle Impact: Legacy, Leadership & Building We Are Human Collective with Conor Buckley
Conor Buckley, founder of Human Collective, shares his journey on BeBelle with Sian Horn, discussing how his upbringing influenced his leadership style and the founding of his purpose-driven brand focused on inclusion and reciprocity.
- S6 E6 - Blending Business With Spirituality, Burnout, Honouring the Spaciousness & Loving the No | Michelle Ryan - The Holistic Leaders
Michelle Ryan, founder of The Holistic Leaders, shares her journey from corporate burnout to building a business that integrates spirituality and strategy. The episode explores practical ways to blend business with spirituality, honor spac…
- S6 E5 - Choosing Hope, Breaking Through Fear & Silencing the Inner Critic | Mark Fennell - Life & Business Coach, Bestselling Author & Motivational Speaker
This episode features Mark Fennell, a life and business coach, author, and speaker, discussing his experiences with bullying, anxiety, and burnout. He shares insights on choosing hope, managing the inner critic, and overcoming a low self-w…
- S6 E4 - The Art of Letting Go: Career Pivots, Personal Growth & Doing Business Your Way with Audrey Hamilton
Audrey Hamilton, an actor-turned-artist, shares her journey of career pivots and building her art and apparel businesses with authenticity and joy on BeBelle Podcast with Sian Horn.
- S6 E3 - The Courage to Be Confident: Rebuilding After Trauma, Shame & Self-Doubt with Tammy Darcy founder of The Shona Project
Tammy Darcy, founder of The Shona Project, discusses her personal journey from childhood confidence to navigating trauma, bullying, and early motherhood, ultimately leading to the creation of an organization that empowers girls and boys.
- S6 E2 - Owning Your Story: Confidence, Weight Stigma & Showing Up As You Are with Paddy Cunningham @adoseofpaddy
Paddy Cunningham shares his personal journey on the BeBelle Podcast with Sian Horn, discussing weight stigma, self-worth, and body autonomy. The conversation covers navigating public scrutiny, rebuilding confidence, and the impact of weigh…
- S6 E1 - The Importance of Making Time for Yourself: Motherhood, Grief and Finding Confidence Again – with Sinéad Kavanagh @thebeauttruth
Sinéad Kavanagh shares her experiences with motherhood, thyroid cancer, complicated pregnancies, and grief on the BeBelle Podcast. The conversation explores finding confidence and embracing life's detours, making it relatable for those fee…
- S5 E12 - Identity, Fashion and Finding Your Voice with Brendan Courtney, TV Presenter, Producer & Co founder Lennon Courtney
Brendan Courtney shares his story of reinvention, covering his evolution from an openly gay TV presenter to a fashion label founder and now a screenwriter. He discusses embracing change, the creative hustle, and his aspirations in storytel…
- S5 E11 - Finding Fulfilment, Facing Grief and Creating a Life You Love with Fiona Hayes, FHStyle
Fiona Hayes shares her journey from a family business to building her own brand, discussing how grief, mental health, and early experiences shaped her resilience and approach to life, work, and success.
- S5 E10 - Style, Self-Worth and Speaking Up: ‘Ageing Without Limits’ with fashion stylist, Cathy O’Connor
In this episode of BeBelle Podcast, host Sian Horn interviews fashion stylist and broadcaster Cathy O’Connor. Cathy discusses how her upbringing and experiences as a tour guide shaped her, her journey into television and the fashion indust…
- S5 E9 - From Hair Loss to Healing: Alopecia, Sobriety and Starting Again with Claire Fullam aka Claire Balding, founder of Remi Scalp Care & Trua Clinic
Claire Fullam discusses her experiences with alopecia, motherhood, and sobriety, detailing the founding of her businesses Trua and Remi Scalp Care. The episode highlights her journey of self-prioritization, resilience, and building a brand…
- S5 E8 - Fitness, Freedom and Following Your Own Path with Siobhan O’Hagan co-founder of The Self-Improvement Project
Host Sian Horn interviews Siobhan O’Hagan, co-founder of The Self-Improvement Project, about her transition from a corporate career to becoming a fitness entrepreneur. They discuss defining success, building an online business while travel…
- S5 E7 - From Corporate to Circular Fashion: Taking Risks, Sustainable Style and Building a Business with Happy Days Founder, Rachel Hennessy
Rachel Hennessy discusses her transition from corporate work to founding Happy Days, a sustainable rental fashion brand. She shares insights on entrepreneurship, the challenges of launching a rental fashion business, and the role of influe…
- S5 E6 - Turning Adversity Into Ambition: A Story of Resilience and Success with Goss.ie Founder, Alexandra Ryan
Alexandra Ryan, founder of Goss.ie, discusses overcoming childhood bullying and a diabetes diagnosis, using these challenges as motivation to build Ireland's leading entertainment platform. She also shares insights into navigating the medi…
- S5 E5 - Being Good to Yourself First, “Nope” & The Words That Changed Her Life with Katrina Kelly, Founder of Cut Social & JOICO Europe Educator
This episode of BeBelle Podcast features Katrina Kelly, founder of Cut Social and JOICO Europe Educator. Kelly discusses her journey in the beauty industry, the challenges of running a business, the importance of self-care, and balancing m…
- S5 E4 - Saying Yes to Life: Confidence, Reinvention and Personal Growth with Nadine Reid
Nadine Reid discusses her inspiring journey of resilience and personal growth, detailing her path from Birmingham to becoming a TV presenter in Ireland. The episode explores her career shifts, the importance of confidence, representation,…
- S5 E3 - The Secret Sauce to Success and Embracing Change in Business and Life with Ellen Kavanagh Jones, founder of Your Skin Stuff
This episode features Ellen Kavanagh Jones, founder of Your Skin Stuff, discussing her inspiring journey in the beauty industry. Ellen shares how personal loss shaped her approach to life and work, how she discovered a passion for waxing,…
- S5 E2 - Trusting Yourself, Taking the Leap, and Turning Dreams Into Reality with Joanne Browne, Founder and Creator of Jo Browne Ireland
Joanne Browne shares her entrepreneurial journey, from realizing her potential early on to founding her natural skincare brand, Jo Browne Ireland. She discusses challenges, balancing business with motherhood, and the future of her brand, h…
- S5 E1 - The Power of Persistence: From Young Mum to Stand-Up Star with Irish Comedian Emma Doran
Irish comedian Emma Doran discusses her journey on the BeBelle Podcast, detailing how she navigated challenges as a young single mother to build a career in comedy through persistence and finding her authentic voice.
- S4 E12 - Unconventional Career Moves, Building a Personal Brand, and Thriving Amidst Uncertainty with Jennie McGinn
Jennie McGinn shares insights on career transitions, building a personal brand, and the realities of entrepreneurship, including challenges for female founders and balancing ambition with lifestyle.
- S4 E11 - Resilience in Business, Finding Your ‘Why’ and Staying True to Personal Values with Noelle O’Connor, Founder of Tan Organic
Noelle O’Connor, founder of TanOrganic, discusses her entrepreneurial journey, from beauty therapist to creating the world's first certified organic self-tanning product. The episode covers overcoming challenges, finding her
- S4 E10 - Balancing Health, Business and Family: Empowering Women Through Their Hair with Founder of CurlyCo, Denise Walsh
Denise Walsh, founder of CurlyCo, discusses her 27-year career in the hair industry, including launching CurlyCo, managing salons, and balancing entrepreneurship with health challenges and family life. The episode explores her entrepreneur…
- S4 E9 - Navigating Life Personally and Professionally: From Young Mum to Business Founder with Jennifer Rock, aka The Skin Nerd
Jennifer Rock discusses her entrepreneurial journey, including the challenges of building two businesses, balancing motherhood, and the importance of self-care. The episode covers her experiences in the beauty industry, the transition to s…
- S4 E8 - Managing Motherhood and Career, Mindset and Gratitude with The Irish Queen of Sustainability, Pat Kane
Pat Kane discusses her journey from Rio de Janeiro to Ireland, transitioning from a corporate career to founding sustainable businesses while balancing motherhood. She highlights the influence of her upbringing, the importance of gratitude…
- S4 E7 - Building a Business with Purpose and The Meaning of Success with Oonagh O’Hagan, Owner & Managing Director of Meaghear’s Pharmacy Group
Oonagh O’Hagan, Owner & Managing Director of Meagher’s Pharmacy Group, discusses her journey building a business with purpose and joy. She shares insights on her upbringing, career turning points, self-care, and her personal definition of…
- S4 E6 - The Importance of Answering When Opportunities Knock - Managing Marriage, Parenting and Running a Business Together with Sonia Deasy, Co-Founder of Pestle & Mortar
Sonia Deasy, co-founder of Pestle & Mortar, discusses her entrepreneurial path, including lessons from past businesses and managing a company with her husband while raising five children. She emphasizes living a happy life and answering op…
- S4 E5 - How the Stories We Tell Ourselves Manifest with Yoga Teacher and candidate on The Apprentice 2024, Maura Rath
In this episode of BeBelle Podcast, Sian Horn interviews Maura Rath, a yoga teacher and recent candidate on The Apprentice 2024. They discuss how self-talk influences manifestation, the skills needed for entrepreneurship, and Maura's trans…
- S4 E4 - Cultural Identity and Personal Growth, From Makeup Artist to Life Coach and Reiki Practitioner with Judy Wong
Judy Wong discusses her transition from makeup artist to Life Coach and Reiki Practitioner, sharing insights on personal growth, confidence challenges for female founders, and self-care practices. She reflects on her experiences growing up…