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Sarah Ellis, co-author of the no.1 Sunday Times Business Bestseller 'The Squiggly Career', and co-founder of Amazing If.

The Irish rugby legend now has a busy and varied post-playing career that includes two businesses, investment, insurance and writing. Áine finds out how he juggles it all.

Constantine Andriopoulos, author of 'Purposeful Curiosity: The Power of Asking the Right Questions at the Right Time', gives his five top tips to help you stay on your curiosity journey.

The former teacher who's now a comedian, content creator and viral star tells Áine about her squiggly career.

The theme of today's programme is family businesses and we start with Izzy Wheels, a firm that has grown from a Galway bedroom to a global concern. Sisters Ailbhe and Izzy Keane talk to Áine.

John McGrane, Executive Director of the Family Business Network, and Peter Robbins, Associate Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at DCU Business School, discuss the role of family businesses in Irish life.

Brian Lally went to Appleby Jewellers in Dublin which is now run by the third generation of the family.

TV and radio producer Eoin Sweeney takes us through some famous family businesses on screen including Succession, The Sopranos and The Bear.

'It's never too late and you're never too old' is the mantra of today's show. Áine speaks to Eleanor Mills, author of 'Much More to Come: Lessons on the Mayhem and Magnificence of Midlife'.

Virva Salmivaara is Assistant Professor at Audencia Business School in Nantes and has been carrying out research on Older Entrepreneurs.

One of the biggest challenges for older founders has been garnering investment for their ventures. Áine speaks to Katerina Stroponati who is the founder of the new investment firm, Brilliant Minds.

Lollie Mancey is Programme Director of UCD's Innovation Academy while Dr. Mary Pyle learned the cello at 60, and completed her PhD aged 84.

AI Ambassador Patricia Scanlon gives her verdict on five common myths about artificial intelligence.

Paul Mozur, Global Tech Correspondent with the New York Times, explores whether 'killer robots' are still a futuristic idea, or a part of modern warfare.

Madhumita Murgia, AI Editor at the Financial Times, explains how the technology is all around us in our daily lives even if we don't notice it.

Brian Lally reports on how AI is affecting the arts and then we hear reaction from Aisling Murray, co-founder of Beta Festival.

Maryrose Lyons, founder of the Institute of AI Studies, explains how people can learn more about the rising technology.

Andrew, AJ and Natasha from the National Youth Assembly of Ireland join Áine to discuss the biggest opportunities and challenges they are working on.

21-year-old Abbey Maher is a full-time taxi driver while 20-year-old Kate Hanley is an apprentice electrician. They spoke with Brian Lally.

19-year-old Latisha McCrudden has won numerous awards already, most recently the Access Champion of the Year and First Year Student of the Year.

Patch is a free summer programme where young people get to work on 'impactful projects and creative business ideas'. Áine paid a visit to the project.

Áine speaks to 13-year-old Cara Darmody outside the Taoiseach's department as she continues to campaign for improved autism services.

Aíne is joined by Geraldine Grennan, mother of Grainne Walsh, Annalise Murphy, Rob Heffernan, Sinead Galvin and Nora Stapleton for an Olympic special.

Aíne is joined by Geraldine Grennan, mother of Grainne Walsh, Annalise Murphy, Rob Heffernan, Sinead Galvin and Nora Stapleton for an Olympic special.

CEO & Founder of Cocoa Brown Tan & Carter Beauty Cosmetics Marissa Carter discusses her difficult few years throughout the pandemic launching products through pandemic and how she's now hit the reset button!

Entrepreneur & Angel Investor Mary McKenna discusses her business 'Awaken Angels' which enables young or up & coming female entrepreneurs to advertise their company or invest themselves in women-led businesses, and how it is difficult for women to get jobs in such a tough industry.

Business Consultant & Author Adrienne Bellehumeur discusses her book 'The 24 Hour Rule and Other Secrets for Smarter Organizations', which entails her six proven steps of how documentation can become a team's new superpower.

Director of Partnerships for FoodCloud, Sheenagh Ford speaks on how food waste is damaging the planet and how her company FoodCloud is combatting it by trying to stop sufficient and perfectly good food from going in the bin!

Executive Coach Michael Urtuzuástegui Melcher talks about his book 'Your Invisible Network', touching on how to build allies working in a remote world and his tips on how to navigate making connections!

Irish professional golfer, Leona Maguire weighs in on the positive support Women's sport in Ireland have been receiving in recent months. Leona shares how she stays motivated and positive throughout the highs and lows of her career.

Author, Coach, Speaker, NED and Facilitator, Catherine Baker chats with Aine about the importance of discipline and sticking to your principals in the world of coaching and sport.

KeepAppy founder & wellbeing advocate, Aimee Carton brings us along her journey from starting a company from a hospital bed to selling said company, all in a 5 year period.

We hear from various business founders that took advantage of their Local Enterprise Offices.

Author & Founder of Haddon Coaching, Ed Haddon touches on some of the material found in his book, The Modern Maverick and how to use that material in your life to take control of your goals.

Grainne Mullins of Grá Chocolates & Aisling Byrne of NU Wardrobe chat with Aine about getting their business' on the road making the 30 Under 30 Forbes list!

Autor, Karen Dillon explains why the small stuff can mount up and how to fix it when she talks about Micro-stress with Aine.

Dr Janine and Dr Ken Van Someren talk to Aine about the Wellbeing Advantage, helping employees so businesses realise enhanced performance and productivity.

Why almost all big projects are over budget, Oxford University Professor, Bent Flyvbjerg explains all with fascinating examples.

Ciara Mageean has broken numerous Irish records and won medals at European Championships and Commonwealth Games.. ..She chatted to Reignite from the training camp where she is preparing for the World Championships in Budapest next month joined by founder of HerSport Niamh Tallon & Peachylean owner Sharon Keegan on women in sport.

Futurist Tamara Carleton author of Moonshots chats with Aine about topics found in her book.

James Fahy and Ciara Walsh founders for JustTip taking Ireland by storm speak about their journey so far.

Morra Aarons-Mele, mental health podcaster brings us through some tips that may help your mental health when looking to achieve in life.