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09/04/2024

Another day, another podcast recording! Today I had the pleasure of chatting with the incredibly talented illustrator Kerry O'Callaghan in a sun-filled Mix Coworking in Clonakilty. Can't wait for you all to hear her amazing insights and her creative process.

Stay tuned for the release date!

07/03/2024

📚 Happy World Book Day! 🎉

Today, we're celebrating the amazing authors who've shared their creativity and insights on the Cork Creative podcast.

From Caragh Bell-Writer's gripping trilogy to Sandra Maybury of Maybury Marketing's heartwarming family tales, from Susan Lanigan's passionate historical fiction to Leona Forde's hilarious kids' books and Claire Marie Barton - Connecting Through Sound's poignant book of poetry and song, we're grateful to all who've graced our platform with their stories.

Keep inspiring us with your words!

You can listen back to our author's podcasts at corkcreative.ie/episodes.

29/02/2024

I have recorded in many fabulous locations, but this morning was definitely the most comfortable! Thanks to for the very warm welcome, the very relaxing craniosacral therapy taster session and the lovely chat. A very therapeutic work morning! You’ll be able to catch our chat in a few weeks on corkcreative.ie

27/02/2024

“I don’t like limits”

Join us on the latest episode of the Cork Creative podcast as we chat to upholster Laure from Elle Aime Upholstery.

From the bustling streets of Paris to the serene landscapes of rural west Cork, Laure shares her inspiring journey of embracing change and venturing into the unknown.

Discover how she turned the challenges of the pandemic into opportunities through launching her own luxurious home decor range and how she ignited her passion for teaching through the creation of her upholstery workshops. Tune in to hear about the rewards that come from stepping outside your comfort zone and daring to pursue your dreams!

You can listen via our website: https://corkcreative.ie/elle-aime
or wherever you get your podcasts.

23/02/2024

21/02/2024

In this episode we talk to upholsterer Laure from Elle Aime Upholstery about her path into upholstery, the satisfaction she garners from what she does, breaking through limits, making the most of opportunities to expand her services and an unusual encounter with a hen.

You can listen via our website https://corkcreative.ie/elle-aime/
or wherever you get your podcasts

14/02/2024

Not only is it Valentines day, but it is also World Sound Healing Day!

No better excuse to pause and reflect.

Last year, Geraldine Hennessy had the pleasure to experience sound healing first hand when she interviewed sound healer Claire Marie Barton - Connecting Through Sound at her home in the beautiful Long Strand.

You can listen to the episode here (as well as experience a taster sound healing session first hand):
https://www.corkcreative.ie/claire-marie-barton

08/02/2024

“I really love it when you've got one foot in the past and one foot in the future.”

Justin Grounds chats to us on the Cork Creative podcast about his unique musical style that combines classical violin with electronic beats, the trust required for great collaborations and the importance of having venues like DeBarra's Folk Club on his doorstep.

You can listen here via our website: www.corkcreative.ie/justin-grounds or wherever you get your podcasts.

06/02/2024

In this episode we chat to violinist, composer and music producer Justin Grounds about how music is an integral part of his life - going from a cardboard cut-out violin when he was a small child to his present day home studio filled with musical instruments and how he shares that love of music through his community work.

You can listen to the podcast via our website: www.corkcreative.ie/justin-grounds or wherever you get your podcasts.

01/02/2024

In our latest podcast episode, we delve into the fascinating life and musical odyssey of the very talented Justin Grounds.

Justin reflects on key influences that have shaped his musical style, ranging from Mozart & Bach to the electrifying sounds of Jimmy Hendrix. From living in large cities across the globe, we discuss how a small town like Clonakilty has proven to be a rich source of inspiration and how trust is the cornerstone of collaborations.

Beyond his personal journey, we chat about Justin’s involvement in teaching and community projects, advocating for music’s role in the heart of society. In a digital age dominated by social media, Justin shares his thoughts on its role in the music industry, offering a nuanced perspective on its potential and drawbacks.

Tune in now to discover the symphony of a life devoted to music.

https://corkcreative.ie/justin-grounds or wherever you get your podcasts.

16/01/2024

In the latest Cork Creative episode, we chat to seaweed artists Orla and Armand from Farraige West Cork about how amazing seaweed is - from a sustainable food source to its use as a bioplastic. We chat about how they inadvertently became champions for this underrated natural resource and how through their art they aim to reshape perceptions about seaweed.

You can listen to the podcast via our website:
https://corkcreative.ie/farraige
or wherever you get your podcasts

11/01/2024

“Sometimes you just need to say hello to people.”

We chat to Farraigewestcork's Orla and Armand about how the growth of their seaweed art business has also helped them to grow as individuals and pushed them to do things that they would not normally do. We also discuss the importance of the support and advice garnered from local independent craft shops as well as from their family and friends.

You can listen to the podcast here: https://corkcreative.ie/farraige/
or wherever you get your podcasts

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09/01/2024

We're back and are all set for Season 4 of Cork Creative! A new year brings a brand new season of interesting chats to the creatives and business people of Cork.

In this first episode of 2024, we chat to Orla and Armand from Farraigewestcork about seaweed art - about the patience required to turn a piece of nature into a piece of art, the wonders of this multifaceted yet underrated element of our coastal landscapes and the importance of passion, giving things a go and the support of friends and family.

You can listen via our website or wherever you get your podcasts:-
https://corkcreative.ie/farraige/

31/10/2023

“It's lovely to be able to take a project from concept to delivery and be in charge of every aspect”

Stylist Michelle Coughlan chats to us about the different facets of her job from design, photography, editing and content creation and shares with us with some good advice for styling all aspects of our lives. Whether it’s fashion, interiors or personal branding, she’s got you covered.

You can listen via our website: https://corkcreative.ie/michelle-coughlan
or wherever you get your podcasts.

25/10/2023

In this episode we are joined by stylist Michelle Coughlan in the fittingly stylish Mix Coworking in Clonakilty .

We discuss her path to becoming a stylist - from being a fashion loving child to working on projects for internationally renowned brands in the US, her return home to Ireland, the importance of networking, the different facets of her work and her future plans.

You can listen via our website https://corkcreative.ie/michelle-coughlan
or wherever you get your podcasts.

05/10/2023

“It’s literally put your food waste in and let it do its job.”

We chat to Fiona Kelleher from MyGug about their clever but simple solution to food waste, the importance of supporting their customers, the support they in turn receive from agencies like Local Enterprise Office Cork North and West , CorkBic , Cork Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise Ireland and other businesses and receiving recognition for their hard work through awards.

You can listen via our website: https://corkcreative.ie/fiona-kelleher
or wherever you get your podcasts.

03/10/2023

“It is a one way street- this conversation isn't going away and people are looking for solutions”

In the latest Cork Creative episode, we sit down with Fiona Kelleher from MyGug to chat about their egg shaped anaerobic digester, their goal to make it a viable solution to the massive problem of food waste for food businesses and schools and their future plans to bring it to the domestic market.

You can listen via our website: https://corkcreative.ie/fiona-kelleher
or wherever you get your podcasts.

01/10/2023

Happy International Coffee Day! ☕️🎉

Today, we celebrate the magical elixir that fuels our mornings and warms our hearts. Coffee is not just a beverage; it's a global phenomenon that brings people together, ignites creativity, and sparks conversations.

We recently recorded a series dedicated to some of the fabulous coffee roasters in Cork and learnt a lot about the passion that fuels their business.

So if ever there was an excuse to sit down and enjoy a coffee-filled day, today is the day!

You can catch our series at https://corkcreative.ie/coffee-roasters-series/

Badger & Dodo Boutique Coffee Roasters Stone Valley Coffee Roasters Velo Coffee Roasters

27/09/2023

In this episode, we chat to Fiona Kelleher from MyGug about the story behind this Cork based start-up, their new age solution to an age old problem, scaling the product, the importance of local supports, ongoing discussions for governmental incentives and being persistent.

You can listen via our website
https://corkcreative.ie/fiona-kelleher
or wherever you get your podcasts

22/09/2023

Food waste is a massive problem facing us all and something that needs to be addressed.

It was great to recently sit down and chat with Fiona Kelleher from Cork start up MyGug who are tackling this problem head on with their anaerobic digester.

The podcast will be released next week so stay tuned!

https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2023/09/12/a-simple-thing-all-households-can-do-to-help-reduce-emissions/

21/09/2023

A collaboration of creative geniuses!

Today marks the launch of previous guest ADT 's new album, Volume Two, the cover of which was created by another previous guest, Art by Aidan O'Regan. Well done to Alan on another super album 👏.

As part of Clonakilty International Guitar Festival, Alan will be performing a few of his songs in Aidan's gallery on Astna Street in clonakilty. ie so get down there if you can for a bit of music and art.

Get in the mood by listening to their stories on the Cork Creative podcast.

https://corkcreative.ie/alan-tobin/
https://corkcreative.ie/aidan-o-regan/

19/09/2023

“Books are such a magical way to approach an issue with a child”

Fresh from the launch of her new book, children’s author Leona Forde speaks about dealing with all facets of life in a safe and subtle way in her books, the importance of relatability and reflecting modern Ireland in the characters that her books bring to life and of having a strong message for her young readers.

You can listen via our website:
https://corkcreative.ie/leona-forde
or wherever you get your podcasts.

14/09/2023

Milly is back!

Congratulations to Leona Forde on the publication of book two in the Milly McCarthy series, Milly McCarthy and the Irish Dancing Disaster.

We had the pleasure in chatting to Leona in the build up to the release of this book about the the inspiration she garners from her family and professional life, the no-filter honesty of children and the rewards of being a children’s author.

You can listen to the podcast via our website: https://corkcreative.ie/leona-forde/
or wherever you get your podcasts.

12/09/2023

This week sees the release of children’s author Leona Forde 's second book, Milly McCarthy and the Irish Dancing Disaster by Gill Books.

Leona joins us on the latest Cork Creative episode to chat about the turning of a story for her daughter into the publication of a successful first book, her inspirations and writing process, the importance of relatable and diverse characters, and her experiences as an author.

You can listen via our website:-https://corkcreative.ie/leona-forde/
or wherever you get your podcasts.

07/09/2023

Last week, when out for a walk before the back to school madness began, I bumped into one of season one's guests, Nina Cait Gilbert.

We had a lovely little chat about the changes since we had last spoke including the fabulous new rebrand Nina Cait's own business has gone through. It was great to catch up with this understated queen of design!

Her story is an interesting one and well worth a listen. You can find it on our website
https://corkcreative.ie/nina-cait-gilbert
or wherever you get your podcasts.

07/09/2023

Another great afternoon spent chatting to Fiona from .gug about their new start-up. Really interesting story with some serious green credentials.
Thanks to Rachel in for hosting us!

05/09/2023

“Ambition, innovation and quality”

In the latest Cork Creative episode, Suzanne Casey from Velo Coffee Roasters discusses the drive that exists within the whole Velo team to bring small batch, big flavour artisanal coffee into mainstream retail with the mindset that they can always do better.

You can listen via our website: http://corkcreative.ie/velo
or wherever you get your podcasts.

31/08/2023

“Education without alienation”

To close out our Coffee Roasters Series, we chat to Suzanne Casey from Velo Coffee Roasters . We discuss their goal of making specialty coffee more accessible & how there is a coffee for everyone from their crowd-pleasers to their weird yet wonderful unicycles!

You can listen via our website:
http://corkcreative.ie/velo
or wherever you get your podcasts.

29/08/2023

In the final part of our coffee roasting series, we are joined by Suzanne Casey, general manager of Velo Coffee Roasters in the fabulous Iconic Offices in Cork.

In this episode we discuss their growth into mainstream retail, the advantages of a single supplier, embedding their business ethos into all that they do and standing out amongst the crowd.

You can listen via our website https://corkcreative.ie/velo/
or wherever you get your podcasts.

22/08/2023

“It's much easier to train someone to make coffee that it is to train someone to change their personality.”

Given that high quality coffee is the standard for a specialty coffee roaster, John & Tom from Stone Valley Coffee Roasters discuss the importance of the customer experience to their business - from the locals and tourists who they welcome into their coffee shop to the mobile vendors, cafes and restaurants who they supply to.

You can listen via our website: https://corkcreative.ie/stone-valley/
or wherever you get your podcasts.

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In this episode, Laure from Elle Aime Upholstery chats about the challenges she has faced in her upholstery career, from dealing with a hard task master in her apprenticeship through to an interesting encounter with a hen! You can listen via our website: https://corkcreative.ie/elle-aime or wherever you get your podcasts. #fluxlearn #becorkcreative #podcast #creative #UpholsteryExpert #Craftsmanship #elleaimeupholstery #elleaimehomedecor #qualityfurniture #furniture #irishbusiness #upholsterylife #reupholstery #upholsteredfurniture #westcork #clonakilty #upholsteryireland #irishartisan #traditionalupholstery #upholsterylover #upholstery #irishfurniture #bespokefurniture #bespokehome #homestyle #interior #furnituredesign

2024.02.14_Sound Healing

Not only is it Valentines day, but it is also World Sound Healing Day! No better excuse to pause and reflect. Last year, Geraldine Hennessy had the pleasure to experience sound healing first hand when she interviewed sound healer Claire Marie Barton - Connecting Through Sound at her home in the beautiful Long Strand. You can listen to the episode here (as well as experience a taster sound healing session first hand): https://www.corkcreative.ie/claire-marie-barton #fluxlearn #becorkcreative #podcast #creative #WorldSoundHealingDay #SoundHealing #HealingVibrations #Wellness #MindBodySpirit #CelebrateSound

In this episode we chat to violinist, composer and music producer Justin Grounds about how music is an integral part of his life - going from a cardboard cut-out violin when he was a small child to his present day home studio filled with musical instruments and how he shares that love of music through his community work. You can listen to the podcast via our website: www.corkcreative.ie/justin-grounds or wherever you get your podcasts. #music #composer #violinist #musiclover #communitywork #fluxlearn #podcast #becorkcreative

In the latest Cork Creative episode, we chat to seaweed artists Orla and Armand from Farraige about how amazing seaweed is - from a sustainable food source to its use as a bioplastic. We chat about how they inadvertently became champions for this underrated natural resource and how through their art they aim to reshape perceptions about seaweed.

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“It is a one way street- this conversation isn't going away and people are looking for solutions” In the latest Cork Creative episode, we sit down with Fiona Kelleher from MyGug to chat about their egg shaped anaerobic digester, their goal to make it a viable solution to the massive problem of food waste for food businesses and schools and their future plans to bring it to the domestic market. You can listen via our website: https://corkcreative.ie/fiona-kelleher or wherever you get your podcasts. #greensolution #anaerobicdigester #problemsolved #foodwaste #podcast #fluxlearn #greenindustry #sustainable

Coming soon! Flux Learning is a company fuelled by caffeine! We take our coffee seriously so for our forth series, we took the opportunity to broaden our knowledge and learn some insights into the coffee roasting industry in Cork city and county. We meet up with some trail blazers in the coffee roasting scene here in Cork. Brock from Badger & Dodo Boutique Coffee Roasters, Tony from West Cork Coffee, John & Tom from Stone Valley Coffee Roasters & Suzanne from Velo Coffee Roasters talk to us about their business and the buzz around coffee. https://www.corkcreative.ie #coffeeroasters #coffee #coffeelover #newseries #trailblazer #corkcoffee #coffeescene #fluxlearn #becorkcreative