This week, our CEO Darren Ryan speaks to Michael Kelly, founder of Grow It Yourself (GIY). GIY is a not for profit social enterprise helping people to grow some of their own food at home, at work, at school and in the community. Michael and Darren chat about the ‘garlic’ bulb moment that started it all, imposter syndrome, and the call to adventure. Enjoy the show This podcast has been produced by Fuzion Communications ..read more

This week, our CEO Darren Ryan chats with Joan Freeman, founder of Pieta House. Pieta provides free therapy to those engaging in self-harm, with suicidal ideation, or bereaved by suicide. Joan and Darren discuss the changing understanding around mental health support, the emergence of ‘Darkness into Light’, and the power of serendipity. Enjoy the show This podcast has been produced by Fuzion Communications.   ..read more

This week, our CEO Darren Ryan speaks to the co-founders of jumpAgrade, David Neville and Pádraic Hogan. jumpAgrade is working to make education accessible to everyone. They speak to Darren about finding purpose, trusting your team and the potential for ‘personalised education and teaching’ in Ireland.  This podcast has been produced by Fuzion Communications ..read more

This week, Darren Ryan, CEO of Social Entrepreneurs Ireland chats with Alex Cooney, CEO and Co-Founder of CyberSafeIreland. CSI started five years ago, with the aim of working towards a world in which children are using technology in a smarter, stronger and safer manner. Alex and Darren chat about the importance of a proactive response in the face of the change, taking all the help you can get as a social entrepreneur, and how starting conversations about digital safety at home are critical for children’s relationship with the internet. Enjoy the show. This podcast has been produced by Fuzion ..read more

This week, Darren Ryan, CEO of Social Entrepreneurs Ireland and John Kearney, founder of Irish Community Rapid Response (ICRR), chat about resilience, the generosity and dedication of volunteer doctors across Ireland and the lives saved by the air ambulance service. Together with his team, John has worked tirelessly to launch Ireland’s first dedicated and charity funded Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) in July last year, all working alongside the fleet of Rapid Response vehicles. Enjoy the show. This podcast has been produced by Fuzion Communications ..read more

This week, Darren Ryan, CEO of Social Entrepreneurs Ireland and Alma Jordan founder of AgriKids chat about the impact of COVID19 on our farming families, her journey as a social entrepreneur and how children are the most impactful voices on farms. AgriKids operated on the belief that by educating and empowering young children, they become farm safety ambassadors and bring the farm safety message home, having a positive impact on their parents, grandparents and extended family.   This podcast has been produced by Fuzion Communications ..read more

“For true inclusion, society needs to conform to the needs of all of its citizens, not just the needs of a typical person”. This week, Darren Ryan, CEO of Social Entrepreneurs Ireland and Caitriona Watters-Crehan, talk about how not everyone’s first language is the spoken word, teaching empathy, and doing the next right thing that’s in front of you. Caitriona is the founder of Prepare Me, which creates resources for children and adults with additional needs for everyday experiences that are often incredibly stressful for them.  Enjoy the Show   This podcast has been produced by Fuzio ..read more

This week, Darren Ryan, CEO of Social Entrepreneurs Ireland talks to Adam Harris, CEO and founder of AsIAm, Ireland’s National Autism Charity, which aims to give a voice and platform to Ireland’s autistic community. They talk about Adam’s experiences growing up and what pushed him to found AsIAm, the sea-change in Ireland, and building towards a connected and inclusive society. Enjoy the show.   This podcast has been produced by Fuzion Communications ..read more

 In this episode, Darren Ryan, CEO of Social Entrepreneurs Ireland speaks with Tammy Darcy, founder of the Shona Project, a platform and movement aiming to educate, empower and inspire Ireland’s young women. They talk about how trauma can be overcome and engaged with, the power of ‘yet’ and why each person’s life always matters. Enjoy the show.   This podcast has been produced by Fuzion Communications.   ..read more

In this episode Darren Ryan, CEO of Social Entrepreneurs Ireland speaks with Barry Sheridan, CEO of The Irish Men’s Sheds Association, the member-based organization which exists to maintain links and share information among the network of Men’s Sheds in Ireland.  They discuss the perfect storm which started sheds in Ireland, how coronavirus is impacting the sheds and the intergenerational future of the programme.   This show has been produced by Fuzion Communications ..read more