Podcast appearances and mentions of mary mckenna

The number of people travelling from Ireland to the United States fell by 27 per cent in March when compared to the same month last year, figures show. The trend is the same across many other EU countries, caused by Donald Trump's administration and ongoing trade tensions…To discuss, Andrea is joined by Daniel Mulhall, former Irish Ambassador to US, Patti Shields, Chairperson of Democrats Abroad, Mary McKenna, Tour America and Jenny Maguire, Trinity College SU President and Trans Activist.

In this episode of WestBIC's Enterprising Podcast, Mary Ryan, Deputy CEO of WestBIC sits down with Mary McKenna. Mary is a Donegal-based entrepreneur, angel investor, and co-founder of AwakenHub—a social enterprise dedicated to supporting women founders across Ireland. She is also the Chair of AwakenAngels, Ireland's first and only all-island, women-led investment community.Mary shares her entrepreneurial journey, reflecting on the struggles of raising investment in 2006 and how the investment landscape has evolved. She emphasizes the importance of being ambitious from day one, grasping opportunities, and recognizing that every opportunity is connected to a network.Join us as we discuss investing in female founders, the power of networks, and accelerating action for gender equality ahead of International Women's Day 2025. Plus, don't miss our fun quick-fire round to wrap up the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take a closer look at a new food security initiative in the province and how it fits in with the many other food programs. Host Rachel Cave speaks with advocates Mary McKenna and Jill Van Horne about ensuring equitable access in New Brunswick. 

Send us a Text Message.Produced by Jetbooks, Chartered Accountants Ireland.In Series 7, Episode #054 of the Irish Business Builders podcast, Conor Kearney interviews Mary McKenna, founder and CEO of Tour America and The Travel Suite. Mary shares her entrepreneurial journey, influenced by her father's passion and values, highlighting her resilience through challenges like September 11th, the COVID-19 pandemic, and a near-fatal accident in 2004. She discusses maintaining work-life balance and fostering a culture of empathy. Mary also delves into her methods for creating a customer-focused company culture, emphasizing respect, communication, and addressing customer concerns promptly, ensuring zero complaints.CONNECT WITH CONOR:LinkedInTOUR AMERICA:WebsiteInstagramLinkedInSupport mental health awareness with Brent Pope's “Elephant in the Room” initiative. Join the movement to de-stigmatise mental health conversations in the workplace and beyond. Adopt an elephant sculpture and show your commitment to creating a supportive environment for everyone. Visit www.elephantintheroom.ie to learn more and get involved.

When it comes to backing early stage companies, the people who put money in are often known as the 3 Fs: Friends, family & fools. But there is a category of risk-taking investors called ‘Angel Investors' who take a punt on a business early doors. Joining Joe this morning was Mary McKenna from Awaken Angels is a former entrepreneur herself runs a syndicate of angel investors which is the first of its kind because it's run by and aimed at female investors.

Ireland's first all-island summit for women who founded their own businesses takes place in Co Fermanagh on May 20th-21st. 'SheVentures' will pull together over 200 women founders, investors, entrepreneurs, and their supporters in Ireland, say Awaken Hub, the organisers of the event. The summit offers "unparalleled access to inspiring Irish and international women leaders, including some who have never spoken at an Irish event before," says Awaken Hub chairperson, Mary McKenna. Speakers include Silicon Valley's Ann Hiatt who worked directly for Amazon's Jeff Bezos; Lorna Conn, CEO of Cpl, and entrepreneurs' champion; and Samantha Barry, Global Editorial Director for the Americas at Glamour magazine. Women Founders Summit Mary McKenna says SheVentures offers an "opportunity to hang-out with your tribe of women founders and investors in a friendly and informal setting for a couple of days. But get yourself investor-ready," she advises. "You might even bag an angel investor or two!" The summit is being held in the breathtaking and cosy location of Lusty Beg Island, Fermanagh. Sponsored cabins on the premises will offer Master Classes and discussions on challenging themes like Investment, Sustainability, US Market Entry, Sales, Storytelling and Marketing, and Commercialisation. McKenna says these are an ideal chance to learn from experts at first hand. "She Ventures is not just about offering great speakers. It's about giving participants access to these speakers and experts for informal chats and discussions throughout the two days. It's also about extending women founders' networks of key players, contacts, and investors as they grow their business." The summit is being supported and sponsored by the Shared Island Initiative. Tánaiste Micheál Martin said he was delighted that the Shared Island Civic Society Fund has been able to support the work of Awaken Hub and the SheVentures summit. "The Shared Island Civic Society Fund aims to promote practical cooperation and interaction in civic society on this island and the SheVentures summit is a stellar example of the Fund supporting people to come together and make real connections." The 2-day event is being MC'd by BBC and TG4 presenter Lynette Fay, and other contributors lined up to take part include the Positive Economist Susan Hayes Culleton, and US and global expert on women's access to networks and Venture Capital, Kelly Hoey. There's accommodation on and off the island and boat/bus transport to shuttle participants back and forth. The summit starts at 9AM on Monday 20th, closing at 4PM on Tuesday 21st. You can book tickets online at: http://sheventures.co.uk About AwakenHub Founded in 2020, AwakenHub is a social enterprise dedicated to removing barriers for women founders across the island of Ireland. Its mission is to level up opportunity, access, and connectivity for women founders throughout the Island of Ireland by removing barriers to investment, scale and success and is backed by a community of over 3,000 subscribers. About AwakenAngels Launched in 2023, is the first investor syndicate on the island tailored for women, aiming to democratise angel investing. Highlights of activity first quarter of 2024 AwakenHub/ AwakenAngels hosted their 2nd US St Brigid's Week Trade Mission to NYC & Boston in Feb 2024 specially supported by US Special Envoy to NI, Joe Kennedy III & the Irish & British Consulates Invited and showcased at the week-long events as part of the NI/Irish delegation to Washington Dec in 11-18 March 2024 As part of a consortium bid secured EU core consortium partner, we launched the Women TechEU Call - a €12m Fund for women-led startups in Deep Tech & a call for deep tech experts as EU evaluators In partnership with Global Tech Advocates launched Tech Northern Ireland Advocates and collaborating with Tech Ireland advocates Within 9 months of our AwakenAngels syndicate we have onboarded 50 new women angels across the island of Ireland and counting and closed o...

Mary McKenna is the CEO & Founder of Tour America & Cruise Holidays / The Travel Suite, one of Ireland's most successful travel agencies. Founded in her sitting room almost three decades ago, the company has gone from strength to strength, despite a number of setbacks through the years, including the 9/11 attacks, the recession and most recently, the pandemic. In this wide-ranging interview with Róisín Ingle, McKenna reflects on her career journey, her life outside of business and why, nearing 60, she's feeling stronger and happier than ever.In this episode, we also hear from comedian, singer and actor Síomha Hennessy who is performing at this year's Dublin Fringe Festival, with her show The Coil's Lament. It's an hilarious exploration into online dating, isolation and celibacy, told through stand-up and song. Hennessy talks to Ingle about the inspiration behind the show and performs an exclusive song for us: 'It's not love'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

On this week's episode of Inside Business, Director General of the International Air Transport Association, Willie Walsh, and Founder and managing director of Tour America and Cruise Holidays, Mary McKenna, join Ciarán Hancock to discuss where the aviation sector finds itself post-Covid.Has air travel demand fully recovered? Are fares going to continue to rise? And will sustainable aviation fuel be the key to net zero emissions across the sector by 2050? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of Inside Business, Director General of the International Air Transport Association, Willie Walsh, and Founder and managing director of Tour America and Cruise Holidays, Mary McKenna, join Ciarán Hancock to discuss where the aviation sector finds itself post-Covid.Has air travel demand fully recovered? Are fares going to continue to rise? And will sustainable aviation fuel be the key to net zero emissions across the sector by 2050? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A panel of travel agents talk to Bobby about how January 2023 has been strong for their industry, looking at new trends since the pandemic. Customers are willing to spend more on holiday packages, with more people opting for cruises than ever before. Paul Hackett, CEO of ClickandGo.com, John Galligan of John Galligan Travel and Mary McKenna the Managing Director of Tour America all share their opinions.

Fox 4 anchor and reporter Matt Stewart says not so fast, and he has the receipts! In his new book, Unique Eats and Eateries of Kansas City (Reedy Press), you'll not only learn why nearly 90 KC-area eateries decided to open their restaurants in the City of Fountains, but also the stories behind their food. In today's discussion, Matt shares the backstory to this fun book, as well as his works of fiction touching on the sci-fi and mystery genres. Matt is also author of The Walk-On: Inside Northwestern's Rise From Cellar Dweller To Big Ten Champ, chronicling his time as a walk-on on the legendary out-of-nowhere Northwestern Wildcats that went from years in the basement to two Big Ten championships. Finally, Matt shares the story of his wife Chrissy's valiant fight against a rare and aggressive cancer. Unique Eats and Eateries of Kansas City is available wherever books are sold. However, we ask that you purchase your softback copies directly from his website (autographed!) to help him get the maximum royalty per sale, as funds help pay the medical bills. Learn more by watching this excerpt from Fox 4. Visit Matt's website: MattStewartBooks.com. You can buy books, #StewartStrong and KC Foodie t-shirts. Visit Alex's new author website: JAlexanderGreenwood.com. Buy Alex Greenwood's books on Amazon.com or email him to order your autographed copies here or visit https://jalexandergreenwood.com/shop. Original theme music "Mysterious Goings On" by Jamie Green. Want an excellent score for your podcast or website? Contact Jamie at Greenhouse Consulting. Check out Jamie's interview on the show here. Opening and closing announcer: Mary McKenna. Listen to her guest appearance on the show here. You should hire Mary for your voiceover needs. Contact her at mmckennakc(at)gmail.com. This Mysterious Goings On Podcast episode was recorded and mixed at Green Shebeen Studios in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2022, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission. We are an Amazon Associates seller; some of our links may earn us a commission. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/message

Master storyteller and former prosecutor Walter Stephen Geeding launched an award-winning series that takes readers on exciting journeys and wild adventures. His novels blend time travel across the Old West with fantasy and history, and though they may be classified as fiction, they feel as real to Walter as anything else. Perhaps it is because his books (Endless Times series (Volume One: The Path of Kokopelli; Volume Two: Murphy's Diggins) are loosely based on his life escapades as a rebellious young man who explored North America with his best friend after he left home at age 17 with little money and no plans. “I'm a crazy sonofabitch – and that's after I mellowed a bit,” laughs Walter. He is also an accomplished poet. Listen in for a rollicking conversation! Visit his website: WalterStephenGeeding.com Visit the MGO show site: https://mgopod.com/ Visit Alex's new author website: JAlexanderGreenwood.com. Buy Alex Greenwood's books on Amazon.com or email him to order your autographed copies here or visit https://jalexandergreenwood.com/shop. Original theme music "Mysterious Goings On" by Jamie Green. Want an excellent score for your podcast or website? Contact Jamie at Greenhouse Consulting. Check out Jamie's interview on the show here. Opening and closing announcer: Mary McKenna. Listen to her guest appearance on the show here. You should hire Mary for your voiceover needs. Contact her at mmckennakc(at)gmail.com. This Mysterious Goings On Podcast episode was recorded and mixed at Green Shebeen Studios in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2022, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission. We are an Amazon Associates seller; some of our links may earn us a commission. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/message

Dan E. Hendrickson's new novel The Living Legend shows brilliance in creating tension and conflicts in the story. Those who enjoy action and adventure in a military setting will adore this book. In today's discussion, Alex asks Dan how his roots in theology, martial arts, and auto detailing helped inform and drive him to write his crackling series. We also learn why he took a detour from modern-day action to pen Brandy: Ballad of a Pirate Princess, named last year by Online Book Club as its Historical Fiction Book of the Year. Learn more about Dan and his work at his website: DanEHendrickson.com. NOMINATE MGO FOR BEST LITERATURE PODCAST OF THE YEAR: https://crowdultra.com/crowdultrapodcastawards2022.php Here is the link to the show: https://mgopod.com/ Visit Alex's new author website: JAlexanderGreenwood.com. Buy Alex Greenwood's books on Amazon.com or email him to order your autographed copies here or visit https://jalexandergreenwood.com/shop. Original theme music "Mysterious Goings On" by Jamie Green. Want an excellent score for your podcast or website? Contact Jamie at Greenhouse Consulting. Check out Jamie's interview on the show here. Opening and closing announcer: Mary McKenna. Listen to her guest appearance on the show here. You should hire Mary for your voiceover needs. Contact her at mmckennakc(at)gmail.com. This Mysterious Goings On Podcast episode was recorded and mixed at Green Shebeen Studios in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2022, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission. We are an Amazon Associates seller; some of our links may earn us a commission. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/support

Starting a writing career amidst the hectic life of a new father working sixty hours weeks in manufacturing is a daunting prospect, yet Lucas Hardwick perseveres and has found success. Join us for a conversation with this new talent from the Midwest who wants to write scripts that will make your eyes go wide with thrills. He loves horror, science fiction, and anything weird. Listen in as we talk about Lucas's work in film criticism, the inspiration he draws from the legendary Joe Bob Briggs, his many screenplay contest accolades, the strategy for growing his writing career, and much more. Learn more about Lucas Hardwick: https://writers.coverfly.com/profile/writer-ad5dbd794-93989 http://lucashardwick.medium.com https://screemag.com/index.php https://webelongdead.co.uk/ https://killershortscontest.com/horror-blog/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/schmucas Listen to One Last Moonbow, our episode about Alex's screenwriting partner, here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/aH1AEPIO5tb NOMINATE MGO FOR BEST LITERATURE PODCAST OF THE YEAR: https://crowdultra.com/crowdultrapodcastawards2022.php Here is the link to the show: https://mgopod.com/ Visit Alex's new author website: JAlexanderGreenwood.com. Buy Alex Greenwood's books on Amazon.com or email him to order your autographed copies here or visit https://jalexandergreenwood.com/shop. Original theme music "Mysterious Goings On" by Jamie Green. Want an excellent score for your podcast or website? Contact Jamie at Greenhouse Consulting. Check out Jamie's interview on the show here. Opening and closing announcer: Mary McKenna. Listen to her guest appearance on the show here. You should hire Mary for your voiceover needs. Contact her at mmckennakc(at)gmail.com. This Mysterious Goings On Podcast episode was recorded and mixed at Green Shebeen Studios in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2022, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission. We are an Amazon Associates seller; some of our links may earn us a commission. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/support

Alex welcomes you to season 10 of MGO. He offers updates on the latest public appearances, his day job, his Covid nightmare and much more! Visit Alex's new author website: JAlexanderGreenwood.com. Buy Alex Greenwood's books on Amazon.com or email him to order your autographed copies here or visit https://mgopod.com/shop. Original theme music "Mysterious Goings On" by Jamie Green. Want your great score for your podcast or website? Contact Jamie at Greenhouse Consulting. Check out Jamie's interview on the show here. Opening and closing announcer: Mary McKenna. Listen to her guest appearance on the show here. You should hire Mary for your voiceover needs. Contact her at mmckennakc(at)gmail.com. This Mysterious Goings On Podcast episode was recorded and mixed at Green Shebeen Studios in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2022, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission. We are an Amazon Associates seller; some of our links may earn us a commission. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/support

This episode dives deep into investment and female entrepreneurship, the disparities between women and men on the island of Ireland when it comes to business investment, starting a business and attitudes to risk. Mary McKenna, the co-founder of AwakenHub, speaks on her unexpected route to entrepreneurship at 43 years of age. Mary and Ultan, the project manager at WestBIC  and HBAN Coordinator for the West & North West of Ireland also discuss how inflation is affecting the investment space, strategies for sourcing investment and the keys to building a sustainable business. Don't miss this! Find out more about AwakenHub here: https://www.awakenhub.com Apply for SheGen 2.0 here: https://www.awakenhub.com/shegenerate2 Applications close 5pm on Friday 9 September 2022.

The role of the travel agent. Overcoming 9/11, recession and Covid impacts on the business. A near death experience in a car accident and the impact of her father's death at a young age. The importance of marketing during a downturn. The founder and chief executive of Tour America, Mary McKenna, joins us.

A group representing major North American airlines has written to Transport Minister Eamon Ryan demanding urgent action after “significant delays” and other issues that have hurt their services to and from the capital. To discuss further this morning Pat was joined on the show by Mary McKenna, MD of Tour America and also Kevin Byrne, Retired Lieutenant Colonel and Airport Safety and Security Auditor.

Born in County Tyrone, Mary McKenna, MBE, has always been drawn to the North West of Ireland. Shortly after being born her family emigrated to Yorkshire where she was brought up. Many “happy school holidays” were spent with their grandmother in Inishowen and a strong connection to Donegal was built. Mary tells us about her career, AwakenHub and the potential being realised by the enterprise within the North West. Now residing in the fishing village of Greencastle, Mary calls the North West her base; “After years of city life in London, it really does feel like heaven.” Starting her professional career as a corporate accountant, Mary left her role to start Derry-based Learning Pool, with her business partner back in 2006. The Learning Pool platform brings online learning to organisations in a collaborative way, with 5.1 million active learners worldwide. “The North West is a great place to start and grow your business”, comments Mary. “The talent coming from our universities (ATU Donegal & Ulster University, Magee) on both sides of the border, the proximity to the EU and UK market, the start-up supports available from both governments, the excellent real estate and the high quality of life that we all enjoy, are the region's key selling points and why I loved scaling my business from here.” Setting up a tech business in the North West is actually very easy according to Mary. “The FDIs are still present but they're less dominant today. Now, the local tech scene is younger, more female, less formal, more global, well-educated, informed and definitely ambitious. A lot of newer founders have lived away from Ireland for a while but are electing to return home, settle down and build a business here.” Since selling her Learning Pool stake in 2014, Mary has focused her career as an angel investor and innovation expert. In 2020, Mary co-founded AwakenHub, along with 4 other women, Clare McGee, Mary Carty, Sinead Crowley and Denise McQuaid. AwakenHub is a community for Irish female founders and it provides a learning and mentoring environment for women who are starting businesses that they intend to scale from day 1. The motivation to create the social enterprise came from the goal of “making strong and successful female role models much more visible to younger females.” Mary explains “Since we started almost 2 years ago 2,000 women have engaged with us and attended our online monthly events. We're currently running Ireland's only cross-border accelerator, SheGenerate, for a cohort of 56 women. We're also about to launch our AwakenAngels investment community for angel investors interested in backing Irish female founders.” These programmes help the All-Ireland network to nurture and develop female founders to help accelerate their business to the next level. The group has recently appointed Mary Ann Pierce as their new Global Diaspora Ambassador, helping to strengthen ties between the social enterprise and diaspora, as well as attracting inward investment into the female founders. Scanning through Mary's LinkedIn, one can see she juggles her work at AwakenHub with many other roles. In 2018, she became an Expert Advisor to the EU Commission on MedTech, EdTech, Pharma, ICT and Advanced Computing. She also enjoys her role as a mentor with the University of Oxford, entrepreneur in residence with Catalyst and non-executive directorship with the Millennium Forum and Mind of My Own, to mention a few! “Only about half of what I do is listed on LinkedIn. I love everything that I'm involved in these days and that makes it less like work and more like fun. Keeping a lot of plates spinning is certainly a challenge but I'm a people person and I love the variety that my wide range of business interests brings me.” Joking at her busy lifestyle, Mary says “years ago when people asked me where my office was, I used to point at my handbag and that hasn't changed!” Her hectic lifestyle and wealth of experience make her the perfect ambassador for entrepr...

Author Lynette M. Burrows returns to talk about her latest novel, finished in a time of loss. She also discusses how she uses real places as settings for her series and her approach to telling stories of parallel realities. Listen to her first appearance on the show in 2020 here. Author page on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Lynette-M-Burrows/e/B07GBHRFW7 Website: https://lynettemburrows.com Author page on BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/lynette-m-burrows Goodreads page; https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18283099.Lynette_M_Burrows If I Should Die pre-order: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09Z8XDGDH Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/if-i-should-die-lynette-m-burrows/1141407137?ean=2940161152324 Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/if-i-should-die-26 Books2Read: https://books2read.com/IfIShouldDie (has links to Kindle, nook, Kobo, and a few others) Alex's post on Writers in the Storm is here. Order PILATE'S FAITH: https://amzn.to/3DWhyos. Buy Alex Greenwood's books on Amazon.com. Opening and closing announcer: Mary McKenna. Listen to her guest appearance on the show here. You should hire Mary for your voiceover needs. Contact her at mmckennakc(at)gmail.com. Original outro theme music "Mysterious Goings On" by Jamie Green. Want your own cool score for your podcast or website? Contact Jamie at Greenhouse Consulting. Check out Jamie's interview on the show here. This episode of the Mysterious Goings On Podcast was recorded and mixed at Green Shebeen Studios in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2022, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/support

John Gilstrap is the New York Times bestselling author of award-winning action novels including the Jonathan Grave Thrillers and the Victoria Emerson series. A master of action-driven suspense, he's touted as one of the most accomplished thriller writers on the planet and his books have been translated into more than 20 languages. Today, he and Alex discuss his latest book, the post-apocalyptic thriller BLUE FIRE, his take on birthing books--and perhaps even birthing a baby or two in an ambulance. Listen in for a fun conversation! He is the recipient of an International Thriller Writers' Award for Against All Enemies and a two-time ITW Award finalist. He also won the ALA Alex Award for Nathan's Run, which was optioned for film by Warner Bros. Visit his website at JohnGilstrap.com and be sure to check out his YouTube Channel for tips for writers and much more. Order PILATE'S FAITH: https://amzn.to/3DWhyos. Buy Alex Greenwood's books on Amazon.com. Opening and closing announcer: Mary McKenna. Listen to her guest appearance on the show here. You should hire Mary for your voiceover needs. Contact her at mmckennakc(at)gmail.com. Original outro theme music "Mysterious Goings On" by Jamie Green. Want your own cool score for your podcast or website? Contact Jamie at Greenhouse Consulting. Check out Jamie's interview on the show here. This episode of the Mysterious Goings On Podcast was recorded and mixed at Green Shebeen Studios in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2022, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/support

Sonia Iris Lozada returns to share news about her latest poetry collection, her acting career, and more! Lozada is a poet and performer fascinated with perceptions of time, history, dreams, psychology, and the metaphysical. Most of all, she is fascinated by interesting people, and it shows. Guests on her podcast, Poetic Resurrection, rave about her warmth, intelligent conversation, and genuine concern for what they have to say. Listen to her first appearance on the show here. Buy the book: Poetic Resurrection Chica and the Man Connect: Homepage Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn Order PILATE'S FAITH: https://amzn.to/3DWhyos. Buy Alex Greenwood's books on Amazon.com. Opening and closing announcer: Mary McKenna. Listen to her guest appearance on the show here. You should hire Mary for your voiceover needs. Contact her at mmckennakc(at)gmail.com. Original outro theme music "Mysterious Goings On" by Jamie Green. Want your own cool score for your podcast or website? Contact Jamie at Greenhouse Consulting. Check out Jamie's interview on the show here. This episode of the Mysterious Goings On Podcast was recorded and mixed at Green Shebeen Studios in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2022, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/support

Fans of Tom Clancy, thrillers, and the Alaskan frontier will be thrilled to meet today's guest, Marc Cameron. The New York Times bestselling author's Jericho Quinn Thriller Series debuted in 2011. Since then, he's written eight Quinn novels and four Arliss Cutter novels featuring a deputy US marshal based in Alaska--including COLD SNAP, which debuts the day of this show's airing, April 26, 2022. Marc is the author of five Tom Clancy - Jack Ryan Sr. novels for the Tom Clancy estate, including the most recent, 'Shadow of the Dragon' and 'Chain of Command.' Marc spent nearly thirty years in law enforcement, as a retired Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal. His books are replete with knowledge, experiences, and the mystique of tracking fugitives, solving crimes, and living with adventure. Today, he shares his views on Alaskan "Nordic Noir," Tom Clancy, his thrillers, Westerns--and some great advice for writers. This is a don't miss episode, friends--listen in! Buy COLD SNAP here. Visit his website: MarcCameronBooks.com. Order PILATE'S FAITH: https://amzn.to/3DWhyos. Buy Alex Greenwood's books on Amazon.com. Opening and closing announcer: Mary McKenna. Listen to her guest appearance on the show here. You should hire Mary for your voiceover needs. Contact her at mmckennakc(at)gmail.com. Original outro theme music "Mysterious Goings On" by Jamie Green. Want your own cool score for your podcast or website? Contact Jamie at Greenhouse Consulting. Check out Jamie's interview on the show here. This episode of the Mysterious Goings On Podcast was recorded and mixed at Green Shebeen Studios in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2022, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/support

In this episode, we are joined by previous guest author Ed Davis, who visited Kansas City as part of his whistle-stop book tour, and Alex was there to greet him! Today, previous guest author Ed Davis visited Kansas City as part of his whistle-stop book tour, and Alex was there to greet him! Listen in for a quick chat with Ed at Afterword Tavern & Shelves! Then, stick around as Alex updates us on what's happening now and what's next now that the John Pilate mystery series is "put to bed." Listen in! Listen to Ed Davis' first studio interview on MGO here. Buy the book on Amazon here. Visit his website: EdDavisbooks.com. Order PILATE'S FAITH: https://amzn.to/3DWhyos. Buy Alex Greenwood's books on Amazon.com. Opening and closing announcer: Mary McKenna. Listen to her guest appearance on the show here. You should hire Mary for your voiceover needs. Contact her at mmckennakc(at)gmail.com. Original outro theme music "Mysterious Goings On" by Jamie Green. Want your own cool score for your podcast or website? Contact Jamie at Greenhouse Consulting. Check out Jamie's interview on the show here. This episode of the Mysterious Goings On Podcast was recorded and mixed at Green Shebeen Studios in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2022, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/support

When Benjamin Gilmer first took his job as a physician at a clinic in rural NC, he had no idea it would lead him to discover one man's tragedy and uncover a nationwide mental health crisis. His debut book, THE OTHER DR. GILMER: Two Men, a Murder, and an Unlikely Fight for Justice takes us on a gripping journey through Benjamin Gilmer's unwilling entry into a harrowing janiform existence, literally taking the place of another physician, Dr. Vince Gilmer (no relation) who had committed a monstrous act. "What I thought—from the beginning, was that this book is a true-life, page-turning story of a man who committed an unspeakable crime—and the man who wanted desperately to understand why. What I learned after was that the book was not just about the two Dr. Gilmers—it's about us and how we treat the most vulnerable among us in our prison system and our health system. What initially began as a journey to understand his predecessor turned into Benjamin Gilmer's life's mission, advocating for prison and social justice reform and speaking up for those who cannot speak for themselves." -- Alex Greenwood, Host But don't take our word for it. Listen in as we meet one of the two Dr. Gilmers: Benjamin Gilmer. Website: BenjaminGilmer.com * This American Life episode may be found here. Buy The Book here. Order PILATE'S FAITH: https://amzn.to/3DWhyos. Buy Alex Greenwood's books on Amazon.com. Opening and closing announcer: Mary McKenna. Listen to her guest appearance on the show here. You should hire Mary for your voiceover needs. Contact her at mmckennakc(at)gmail.com. Original outro theme music "Mysterious Goings On" by Jamie Green. Want your own cool score for your podcast or website? Contact Jamie at Greenhouse Consulting. Check out Jamie's interview on the show here. This episode of the Mysterious Goings On Podcast was recorded and mixed at Green Shebeen Studios in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2022, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/support

In this special crossover episode with our sister podcast, PR After Hours, we meet best-selling author and Leadership Consultant, Devora Zack, whose latest book—The Cactus and Snowflake at Work: How the Logical and Sensitive Can Thrive Side by Side (Berrett-Koehler; Nov 02, 2021) --answers the question: can people with fundamentally different ways of thinking and engaging with the world work together? The answer is yes! Zack says the best use of our energy is to focus on our own reactions and perceptions rather than try to “fix” other people. The book helps readers learn where they are on the Thinker (“Cactus”)/Feeler (“Snowflake”) spectrum. She includes real-life scenarios that show how to nurture one's nature while successfully connecting with those on the other side. As always, Zack fearlessly and entertainingly dispels myths, squashes stereotypes, and transforms perceived liabilities into strengths. Listen in for a spirited conversation--and can you guess? Is Alex a cactus or a snowflake? Also by Devora Zack: Networking for People Who Hate Networking, Second Edition: A Field Guide for Introverts, the Overwhelmed, and the Underconnected Subscribe to PR After Hours here. Check out the Kirkus Review of PILATE'S FAITH, Alex's latest: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/j-alexander-greenwood/pilates-faith/ Order PILATE'S FAITH: https://amzn.to/3DWhyos. Buy Alex Greenwood's books on Amazon.com. Opening and closing announcer: Mary McKenna. Listen to her guest appearance on the show here. You should hire Mary for your voiceover needs. Contact her at mmckennakc(at)gmail.com. Original outro theme music "Mysterious Goings On" by Jamie Green. Want your own cool score for your podcast or website? Contact Jamie at Greenhouse Consulting. Check out Jamie's interview on the show here. This episode of the Mysterious Goings On Podcast was recorded and mixed at Green Shebeen Studios in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2022, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission. We are an Amazon Associates seller, some of our links may earn us a commission. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/support

New Zealand-based historical mystery author (Of Gold & Blood series) and podcaster on The Joys of Binge Reading show Jenny Wheeler joins us for a fun chat about her popular books, her approach to writing, and her podcast. Listen in! Visit her website: JennyWheeler.biz. Buy her books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Is88mX. Check out the Kirkus Review of PILATE'S FAITH, Alex's latest: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/j-alexander-greenwood/pilates-faith/Order PILATE'S FAITH: https://amzn.to/3DWhyos. Buy Alex Greenwood's books on Amazon.com. Opening and closing announcer: Mary McKenna. Listen to her guest appearance on the show here. You should hire Mary for your voiceover needs. Contact her at mmckennakc(at)gmail.com. Original outro theme music "Mysterious Goings On" by Jamie Green. Want your own cool score for your podcast or website? Contact Jamie at Greenhouse Consulting. Check out Jamie's interview on the show here. This episode of the Mysterious Goings On Podcast was recorded and mixed at Green Shebeen Studios in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2022, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission. We are an Amazon Associates seller, some of our links may earn us a commission. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/support

Almost sixty years after her tragic death, the enigmatic Marilyn Monroe is more popular than ever (14+ million Facebook fans and counting), but the truth behind her tragic and untimely passing remains a fascinating mystery. The popular "Marilyn: Behind the Icon" dramatic podcast series produced by LifeBites Global portrays Monroe up close and personal with a dramatic storyline featuring narration, dramatic acting, and commentary by a mental health expert. Today, producer Nina Boski joins us to discuss this groundbreaking program, as well as discussing Monroe's mental health struggles and how it relates to us, even today. Learn more and check out the show at Behindtheicon.com. Check out the Kirkus Review of PILATE'S FAITH, Alex's latest: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/j-alexander-greenwood/pilates-faith/Order PILATE'S FAITH: https://amzn.to/3DWhyos. Buy Alex Greenwood's books on Amazon.com. Opening and closing announcer: Mary McKenna. You should hire Mary for your voiceover needs. Contact her at mmckennakc(at)gmail.com. Opening and closing announcer: Mary McKenna. Listen to her guest appearance on the show here. You should hire Mary for your voiceover needs. Contact her at mmckennakc(at)gmail.com. Original outro theme music "Mysterious Goings On" by Jamie Green. Want your own cool score for your podcast or website? Contact Jamie at Greenhouse Consulting. Check out Jamie's interview on the show here. This episode of the Mysterious Goings On Podcast was recorded and mixed at Green Shebeen Studios in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2022, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission. We are an Amazon Associates seller, some of our links may earn us a commission. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/support

Before the current boom in “van life” and nomadic living, author Ed Davis rode the rails – hopping boxcars and freight trains – from Reno to Vancouver, through the Sierras and up and down the Golden State. As a young man, he lived on $5 a day, worked as a carny, and even slept under the same bridge Kerouac once did. Living as a part-time hobo, he and his friends - the “knights of the road” - experienced a world that no longer exists. Those treks across the country eventually led Ed to become a successful businessman, a champion discus thrower, and a loving husband to his wife, Jan, who on occasion had even hopped the trains with him. From this uniquely American experience, Davis brings us his latest novel The Last Professional (January 25, 2022 – Artemesia Publishing), a compelling story of two men linked by a yearning to explore and experience a simpler way of living. In the vein of Kerouac and London, Davis paints a rich tapestry of life on the move where adventure is truly just a freight car away. Listen in! Buy the book here. Visit his website: EdDavisbooks.com. Check out the Kirkus Review of PILATE'S FAITH, Alex's latest: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/j-alexander-greenwood/pilates-faith/ Order PILATE'S FAITH: https://amzn.to/3DWhyos. Buy Alex Greenwood's books on Amazon.com. Opening and closing announcer: Mary McKenna. You should hire Mary for your voiceover needs. Contact her at mmckennakc(at)gmail.com. Opening and closing announcer: Mary McKenna. Listen to her guest appearance on the show here. You should hire Mary for your voiceover needs. Contact her at mmckennakc(at)gmail.com. Original outro theme music "Mysterious Goings On" by Jamie Green. Want your own cool score for your podcast or website? Contact Jamie at Greenhouse Consulting. Check out Jamie's interview on the show here. This episode of the Mysterious Goings On Podcast was recorded and mixed at Green Shebeen Studios in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2022, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission. We are an Amazon Associates seller, some of our links may earn us a commission. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/support

Virginia Fontaine fought continually for recognition—as a woman, a photographer, an art curator, and, perhaps most importantly, a liaison between beleaguered German artists and the outside world. Through journals, letters, and photographs, she recorded her uniquely intimate perspective on this period, amid an ever-changing constellation of artists and friends. Her daughter, Claudia Chidester joins us to talk about her new book about this remarkable woman, Trusted Eye: Post–World War II Adventures of a Fearless Art Advocate. Fontaine documented her life from a young age: her struggles at Yale Art School, her year as a newlywed in the British Virgin Islands, and her employment in a munitions factory. Later, she helped the Jewish underground in Europe; traveled with gallerists throughout Germany, Switzerland, and France; tangled with the Monuments Men; and experienced the international reach of Senator Joseph McCarthy's anti-communist pursuits. Listen to this riveting discussion about a fascinating woman brought to life in a magnificent coffee table book. Learn more about Virginia Fontaine and take a peek inside the book at Fontaine.org. Buy the book here. Check out the Kirkus Review of PILATE'S FAITH, Alex's latest: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/j-alexander-greenwood/pilates-faith/ Order PILATE'S FAITH: https://amzn.to/3DWhyos. Buy Alex Greenwood's books on Amazon.com. Opening and closing announcer: Mary McKenna. You should hire Mary for your voiceover needs. Contact her at mmckennakc(at)gmail.com. Opening and closing announcer: Mary McKenna. Listen to her guest appearance on the show here. You should hire Mary for your voiceover needs. Contact her at mmckennakc(at)gmail.com. Original outro theme music "Mysterious Goings On" by Jamie Green. Want your own cool score for your podcast or website? Contact Jamie at Greenhouse Consulting. Check out Jamie's interview on the show here. This episode of the Mysterious Goings On Podcast was recorded and mixed at Green Shebeen Studios in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2022, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission. We are an Amazon Associates seller, some of our links may earn us a commission. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/support

Mary McKenna is a maverick. She is a travel boss who has never sold a holiday. Learn her contrarian strategies in this week's masterclass with one of Ireland's best entrepreneurs.  Find out how Mary guided her business, Tour America, through natural disaster, terrorist attacks & now a pandemic. Mary shares the full story of how she has grown a company that spans continents and decades with incredible success.  Visit my partner Sage: https://bit.ly/3rIhmEx  

A writer since the age of ten, Joann Keder wrote her first novel at twelve, but always convinced herself she wasn't good enough, smart enough, etc. In addition, she had a real lack of a "core" or sense of self her entire life. Part of that confusion was due to being an adoptee who didn't fit in with her family or the small town where she grew up. Consequently, she went through several bouts of depression, both large and small. In mid-life though, she took a leap and earned her master's degree in creative writing, not as a career path but to prove she could do it. Fast forward to today, and Joann has written eight novels (two are award-winners) and has several more planned. Listen in today to hear the frank, inspirational story of a person who found her lifeline in writing. Don't miss it! Visit her website JoannKeder.com. Email her at jkederauthor(at)gmail.com. Buy the Pepperville Stories series. Buy her other books here. Check out the Kirkus Review of PILATE'S FAITH, Alex's latest: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/j-alexander-greenwood/pilates-faith/ Order PILATE'S FAITH: https://amzn.to/3DWhyos. Buy Alex Greenwood's books on Amazon.com. Opening and closing announcer: Mary McKenna. You should hire Mary for your voiceover needs. Contact her at mmckennakc(at)gmail.com. Opening and closing announcer: Mary McKenna. Listen to her guest appearance on the show here. You should hire Mary for your voiceover needs. Contact her at mmckennakc(at)gmail.com. Original outro theme music "Mysterious Goings On" by Jamie Green. Want your own cool score for your podcast or website? Contact Jamie at Greenhouse Consulting. Check out Jamie's interview on the show here. This episode of the Mysterious Goings On Podcast was recorded and mixed at Green Shebeen Studios in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2022, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission. We are an Amazon Associates seller, some of our links may earn us a commission. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/support

Thirty-five years ago, James Gilbert's book was named a notable book of the year by The New York Times. That was for a book on history by the noted historian. Now he is at it again, this time with a suspenseful thriller that reveals a murder mystery that will keep readers guessing – and on the edge of their seats. Murder at the Olympiad, his fourth novel and 16th book, is the second of a series with Amanda Pennyworth as an amateur detective. “I enjoy not only writing about history, but creating whole new worlds in my books,” says Gilbert. “I especially liked drawing Amanda out of nothing.” Join us as we welcome Gilbert back to Mysterious Goings On! Listen to his first appearance here. Visit his website here. Buy Murder at the Olympiad. Buy Zona Romantica. Buy Tales of Little Egypt. Check out the Kirkus Review of PILATE'S FAITH, Alex's latest: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/j-alexander-greenwood/pilates-faith/ Order PILATE'S FAITH: https://amzn.to/3DWhyos. Buy Alex Greenwood's books on Amazon.com. Opening and closing announcer: Mary McKenna. You should hire Mary for your voiceover needs. Contact her at mmckennakc(at)gmail.com. Opening and closing announcer: Mary McKenna. Listen to her guest appearance on the show here. You should hire Mary for your voiceover needs. Contact her at mmckennakc(at)gmail.com. Original outro theme music "Mysterious Goings On" by Jamie Green. Want your own cool score for your podcast or website? Contact Jamie at Greenhouse Consulting. Check out Jamie's interview on the show here. This episode of the Mysterious Goings On Podcast was recorded and mixed at Green Shebeen Studios in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2022, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission. We are an Amazon Associates seller, some of our links may earn us a commission. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/support

Join us for a fun conversation with the talented Priyanka Lalwani. She composes music for film and TV, most recently for a new Bollywood film. Today she shares her story, how Bollywood films are unique, what goes into scoring a film, as well as marketing tips during the pandemic. Trust us, Priyanka sounds great--listen in! Learn more: Priyankalalwanimusic.com. Learn more about her marketing services for creatives: PrecisePersona.com. "Subscribe to her Youtube Channel" here. Stream/Listen/Checkout the whole album here. Buy Alex a cup of coffee here: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/support Follow Mysterious Goings On wherever you get your podcasts or go to MGOPod.com and sign up for our email newsletter. Check out the Kirkus Review of PILATE'S FAITH, Alex's latest: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/j-alexander-greenwood/pilates-faith/ Order PILATE'S FAITH: https://amzn.to/3DWhyos. Buy Alex Greenwood's books on Amazon.com. Opening and closing announcer: Mary McKenna. Listen to her guest appearance on the show here. You should hire Mary for your voiceover needs. Contact her at mmckennakc(at)gmail.com. Original outro theme music "Mysterious Goings On" by Jamie Green. Want your own cool score for your podcast or website? Contact Jamie at Greenhouse Consulting. Check out Jamie's interview on the show here. This episode of the Mysterious Goings On Podcast was recorded and mixed at Green Shebeen Studios in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright 2022, all rights reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission. We are an Amazon Associates seller, some of our links may earn us a commission. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/j-alexander-greenwood/support

Claire Brock is joined by Niall Collin TD, Daniel McConnell, Kingston Mills, Suzanne Connelly, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Martin Marjoram, Stella Butler, Mary McKenna, and Noel Cunningham. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

2.00" This story is nothing short of extraordinary. And it's real.Jason Lynch, COO of startup Equal1, based at NovaUCD. Their business is quantum computing and if, in the next two years, they achieve their targets, we may have quantum computers as laptops. And, if you don't know anything about quantum computers, all you do need to know is that they are MILLIONS of times more powerful than what's sitting on your desk today. Jason explains how 'the band got back together' to form this exceptionally exciting small company that may be about to revolutionise personal computing. The team is vastly experienced, sporting PhD and Professor badges, so there's nothing flaky about them. They've also been scrutinised by some serious investors including Atlantic Bridge, btov Industrial Technologies, 808 Ventures and Enterprise Ireland, who have pitched €10 million at the company to date. Jason explains what their expansion plans are (they're hiring) and over the course of the interview the true magnitude of this project is revealed. We may be looking at something akin to a new Apple. In Ireland. Really. They're already in talks with IBM.Not surprising so that Jason's 'hire in a heartbbeat' is the Woz, Stephen Wozniak, co-founder of Apple.25.00" Mary McKenna, founder of Tour AmericaWe had invited Mary on to That Great Business Show to tell us how she and her company keep winning any 'best managed' awards available, and have done so for many years now. But that invitation was sent before President Biden announced the opening of the US borders, allowing your business to start the necessary travel to sell your goods and services to the world's largest economy. So, opportunistically, we decided to ask US born Mary, who has made a highly-successful career from 'selling America' to tell us her many top tips on how to best to travel, where to find the best airline deals (not necessarily booking directly!), using Revolut to save up to 2.5% every time you buy something, upgrading your hotel for $20, the benefits of various airport loyalty schemes...and so much more. And of course we asked her about winning those awards and also, the elephant in the room, what it was like not to have ANY BUSINESS AT ALL for the last year and a half. Top listen. Mary's 'hire in a heartbeat'? Journalist, panellist, barrister and Tour America video maker, Aileen Hickey. Find out why. 51.00" Marc O'Dwyer and Catherine Lockhart, Big Red CloudTeamGBS likes FREE so when Big Red Cloud offered free gifts to TeamGBS listeners who choose to use their services then, naturally, we had to have them on. Marc and Catherine explain how your business can get free transaction costs on your first €5,000 value of business done, if you use their new Square integration and if you are a first time buyer of their accounting software then you'll also be getting a free tablet. All because Big Red Cloud backs TeamGBS.And, of course, being That Great Business Show we also head down a couple of rabbit holes, such as what it takes to be an Iron Man, the wonders of IADT College in Dublin, tips for women to climb the greasy corporate pole, and so much more.Listen and save your business money.Marc's 'hire in a heartbeat' is John Purdy, non-executive chair at ErgoCatherine backed a woman, choosing Marissa Carter, founder of Cocoa Brown Tan, as her 'hire in a heartbeat'.That Great Business Show is proudly sponsored by www.DeFactoShave.com - the world's best shaving oil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All week Bobby and the Down to Business team were in Killarney at the annual EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO Retreat where finalists heard from speakers from across the world of politics, business, and sport. Partner lead of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year, Roger Wallace joined Bobby to chat about how the retreat aims to support, inform, and challenge entrepreneurs through inspirational talks from international, political, and thought leaders. Alastair Campbell, former press secretary to former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, joined Bobby to discuss, among other things, the possible winter of discontent facing the UK, where and when we might see the light at the end of the tunnel with Brexit, and his long-standing relationship with Ireland. Brody Sweeney, the founder of Camile Thai Kitchen, Brian O'Sullivan of Zeus Packaging, and Mary McKenna, founder of Tour America on why resilience is the key to being a successful entrepreneur. Rosaline Blair of AMS chatted to Bobby about her life and journey through business. High-Performance Advisor, Gary Keegan, on why sport and business are very similar. Listen and subscribe to Down to Business with Bobby Kerr on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.    Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

It's good news for those of you who are California dreamin'... There are only a few weeks to go now before Irish tourists can jet off to the USA on their holidays.   Mary McKenna from Tour America, joined Kieran live on the show as we broadcasted from Kilarney with EOY Ireland... The Hard Shoulder Listen and subscribe to The Hard Shoulder on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

THAT GREAT BUSINESS SHOW EPISODE 54, AWAKEN HUB SPECIAL, BONUS ISSUE, posting on 25th September 2021AwakenHub founders, Sinead Crowley, Mary McKenna, Mary Carty and Clare McGee, join Conall O Morain to talk all things AwakenHub, a not-for profit /social enterprise that already has 1,200 members, was founded in 2020 and aims to support and amplify women founders across the island of Ireland. Their next event is on 28th of September at 5pm Irish Time, as they launch the AwakenHub SheGenerate accelerator light. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Rana el Kaliouby Author of Girl Decoded Interview by Mary Carty Introduction Hello everyone. I'm Mary Carty and I'm here today to interview a pioneer in AI technology with Irish Tech News. I'm so excited and honoured to talk to Dr Rana el Kaliouby. Rana has been working on making computers and our interactions with them more human for 20 years. In other words, Computers have plenty of IQ, what if they had EQ? She holds a BA from the American University in Cairo, A PhD from Cambridge, and worked at MIT Media Lab where she spun out her company Affectiva in 2009, thereby creating a whole new technology category of Artificial Emotional Intelligence. Rana is a Forbes Top 50 Women in Tech and a Young Global Leader with the World Economic Forum Her fascinating memoir, Girl Decoded, my quest to make technology emotionally intelligent and change the way we interact forever will be published by Penguin Business Books in April. Pre order it now. QUESTIONS The thing that impressed me the most reading your book, is your drive. Against all odds you were going to build this AI, where does this drive come from? What are the advantages of leading with empathy, vulnerability, and kindness? How can we encourage leaders to forge this path, not command and control, win at all costs? I was struck by how much you had to "defeminize" your language around emotions in the early days with investors and funders. How do we find ways not to gender, products, services, and software and help investors and the wider community understand the benefits to society? Finding investment for a startup is hugely challenging, especially for women. Turning down a government contract at a crucial time for the business must have been a difficult decision. Can you tell me a bit about that? What more can we do as consumers to build better, more ethical AI? What's next for you? About the Author Dr Rana El Kaliouby holds a BA from the American University in Ciaro, A PhD from Cambridge, and worked at MIT Media Lab where she spun out her company Affectiva in 2009, creating a whole new technology category of Artificial Emotional Intelligence. She is a Forbes Top 50 Women in Tech and a Young Global Leader with the World Economic Forum. Her memoir Girl Decoded, my quest to make technology emotionally intelligent and change the way we interact forever will be published by Penguin Business Books in April. Find Rana on Twitter https://twitter.com/kaliouby Affectiva https://www.affectiva.com/ Mary Carty Bio Mary Carty is a serial entrepreneur with a background in the arts, education and technology. She is Director of Wilson & Keys working with an international client base. Mary sits on the Board of Science Gallery International and Branar Téatar do Pháistí. Over lockdown, she established AwakenHub, a community to support female founders from the Island of Ireland and her diaspora, with Mary McKenna, Clare McGee and Sinead Crowley. Find Mary on Twitter https://twitter.com/marycarty Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/marycarty/ Wilson and Keys http://www.wilsonkeys.com/ AwakenHub https://www.awakenhub.com/

Mary McKenna trained as a historian and lawyer, but gave it up to be a Navy wife. Now she writes around raising children and moving from coast to coast.Mary has been telling stories since she could talk. She writes because she can't not write. An early love of fairy tales brought her to fantasy, where she writes most of her own stories. Lady of Ravensmere is book 1 in the series, released in November 2020, and she is writing book 2, Lady of the North. In addition to writing she plays the harp and studies Irish, loves college football and bleeds pinstripe during baseball season.In this interview Mary shares that the research has been so important and that being a trained historian has helped with the focus of getting the details correct. Visit Mary's website https://mary-mckenna.comFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/marymckennaw...Twitter: https://twitter.com/marymckenna_02Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/marymckenna_...*Copyright owned by Online For Authors*Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/onlineauthors)

Great interview with force of nature Mary McKenna, co-founder of @AwakenHub, Irish entrepreneur, pollinator, people collector, blogger, MC, connector, non exec, cheerleader, friend, investor, mentor, mentee See more on here blog here https://kickingassets.co.uk/about/ Mary is a technology entrepreneur & these days angel investor. She co-founded wildly successful online learning company Learning Pool in 2006 on the back of a long local government career and a spell as a Silicon Valley dotcommer. She exited the company in May 2014 in order to get back into startup land. She is interested in helping start & grow indigenous Irish & British tech companies and especially in working with young and female entrepreneurs. One of Said Business School's (University of Oxford) Resident Experts, an Entrepreneur in Residence at Catalyst Inc (formerly the Northern Ireland Science Park) and a trustee of CAST (the Centre for Acceleration of Social Technology). She loves the arts and have been a non executive director on the board of Derry's Millennium Forum & Theatre for many years. I'm also a trustee of the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE). On the London board of the Irish International Business Network and proud member of the Global Irish Network. In the 2014 New Year's Honours she was awarded the MBE by HM the Queen for services to digital technology, innovation and learning - which you have to admit is pretty darned cool. Right now interested in talking to people about non exec positions in tech startups or scaleups and happy to speak at relevant events or write articles for publication on any of her specialist topics - how to build a kick ass network, how to scale your startup, how to build a digital business, how to build a company with a great culture She has sat at Buzz Aldrin's feet & listened to his stories, disco danced with Leonard Cohen at Coachella and joined Robert Plant in singing gospel songs with Wanda Jackson at Pappy & Harriet's in the Californian desert. Follow me on Twitter at @mmarymckenna

During this episode of Fantastic Female Fridays, we're going to focus on a sector that has been very hard by COVID19 restrictions namely travel. The jaw-dropping decline in passenger travel revenue and long-term expectations for this industry have sent waves through the stock market.I've invited Mary McKenna, CEO, Tour America on to the show this week to talk about the future of travel. Does every travel-related company need to reconsider its entire strategy, or does she think things will pendulum swing back to normal? Personally, I will then analyze some stocks in the sector as well as take your questions in this action-packed session.Every episode of Fantastic Female Fridays is an opportunity for you to get your questions answered, learn from other people who chat live throughout and embrace the supportive environment where we focus on women and investing.

On this episode of Strategy Sheroes I’m joined by Mary McKenna. Mary is a tech entrepreneur, angel investor and was co-founder of the hugely successful e-learning company Learning Pool, where she was also my boss. She is one of the entrepreneurs in residence at the University of Oxford and is currently kickstarting new female founder network AwakenHub. Mary was awarded an MBE in 2014 for her services to Digital Technology, Innovation and Learning. We chat about: Mary's move from accountancy to becoming a tech entrepreneur and investor Her investment criteria The skills needed to be successful in business Mary's advice for female founders, and why she feels it's so important to pay it forward Links to some of the stuff we chatted about AwakenHub female founder network Mary shares more business, and networking advice on her Kicking Assets blog Follow Mary on Twitter @MMaryMcKenna

Over the past few months we've spoken to many businesspeople in different sectors about their struggles to adapt and survive in the Covid-19 economy. Today we revisit some of them a few months after we first heard from them, to see how things are going. They are: restauranteur JP McMahon, hotelier Des O'Dowd and travel agent Mary McKenna. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over the past few months we've spoken to many businesspeople in different sectors about their struggles to adapt and survive in the Covid-19 economy. Today we revisit some of them a few months after we first heard from them, to see how things are going. They are: restauranteur JP McMahon, hotelier Des O'Dowd and travel agent Mary McKenna.

Mary McKenna is an Irish technology entrepreneur and angel investor.  In this interview, we chat about the many chapters in Mary's career that have made her an in-demand Startup advisor around the world. We also discuss the amazing opportunities that can present themselves when you default to saying 'yes' rather than 'no.' Mary co-founded online learning company Learning Pool in Derry in 2006 and sold the business in 2014 so that she could return to working with earlier stage startups and scaleups.  Mary is one of the Entrepreneurs in Residence at the University of Oxford, a member of the NI MATRIX panel, an advisor to several governments and an EU Horizon 2020 innovation judge.  Mary was awarded an MBE by Her Majesty the Queen in the 2014 New Year’s Honours for services to digital technology, innovation and learning.

Today we hear from two seasoned entrepreneurs in two different industries about how they are dealing with the fallout from Covid-19 and the opportunities that will hopefully begin to arise as the economy begins to reopen. How does this compare to past disruptions they have experienced, and what lessons can be applied to this new situation? Rachel Doyle founded Wicklow garden centre Arboretum in 1977 and the family business has since expanded with another store in Carlow. Mary McKenna is one of the country's leading tour operators, of Tour America and Cruise Holidays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we hear from two seasoned entrepreneurs in two different industries about how they are dealing with the fallout from Covid-19 and the opportunities that will hopefully begin to arise as the economy begins to reopen. How does this compare to past disruptions they have experienced, and what lessons can be applied to this new situation? Rachel Doyle founded Wicklow garden centre Arboretum in 1977 and the family business has since expanded with another store in Carlow. Mary McKenna is one of the country's leading tour operators, of Tour America and Cruise Holidays.