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Dive into the realms of recruitment, business, and the diverse career paths individuals can embark on in life. Contact info@10forty for more information if you'd like to be a guest or sponsor the podcast Advertise open jobs or apply for a new role www.10forty.com Hosted by Conor Foster (Recruitment Professional)

  1. 31 OCT

    Ep 75 - Baked to Death: Baking the Dream with David Judge

    In this episode of the 10Forty Podcast, we sit down with David Judge, founder of standout bakery Baked to Death and finalist in the 2025 Irish Food Awards — a business that’s shaking up the food scene with attitude, creativity, and unapologetically authentic cheese and chocolate biscuit cakes. David shares his journey and the path that led to Baked to Death: from a bold lockdown idea and a refusal to play by the rules, to building a cult following and carving out a unique space in the Irish food world. Drawing on lessons from his market stall beginnings and a typical Dublin upbringing, David brings raw honesty about the grit it takes to run a modern food business. This episode dives deep into brand building, resilience, and what it really takes to stand out in a crowded market. Whether you’re a founder, foodie, or just looking for inspiration to do things your own way — this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Contact David https://www.instagram.com/baked_to_death/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@baked_to_death?lang=en Drop In 353 Ballyfermot Rd, Cherry Orchard, Dublin 10, D10 WN70 This episode is brought to you by Top Drawer Talent — the Supply Chain & Procurement Specialists. HERE WE GO! Are you interested in sharing your career journey on the podcast? Whether you're keen to talk about your path or promote a specific job or career route, we'd love to hear from you. Drop us a line at info@10forty.com — we’ll get the coffees in! ☕ Sponsorships: Want to partner? Reach out to us at info@10forty.com

    55 min

  2. 24 OCT

    Ep 74 - The Reinvention of Reverend Dave: Banker, Big Four Taxi Driver & Celebrant

    Ep 74 - The Reinvention of Reverend Dave: Banker, Big Four Taxi Driver & Celebrant In this week's episode, we sit down with Reverend Dave for a conversation about reinvention, purpose and carving out a meaningful second act. Dave began his career in the banking industry, moved into one of the Big Four professional services firms, then once again shifted — driving a taxi and ultimately discovering his calling as a celebrant, officiating weddings and helping people mark the major moments in life. In this episode, we explore: • The catalyst that made Dave realise banking and big professional services weren’t for him — and how he took the leap into something totally new. • Why he chose to drive a taxi as a transitional chapter: what he learned about people, purpose and listening. • His journey from taxi-driver to celebrant: how he discovered the world of officiating and decided to “marry people for a living.” • An insider’s look into the growing profession of celebrancy: how more people are choosing this path, what training and certification look like (including insights from organisations like FuturFaith), and what it takes to build a thriving celebrant business. • The lessons Dave has taken from his corporate days, the taxi dash and now in his celebrant practice — and how listeners can apply them, whether they’re thinking of a career switch or seeking deeper meaning in what they do. Whether you’re at the start of your career, contemplating a change, or simply curious about the unexplored world of celebrancy, this conversation offers real-life insight, practical take-aways and a dose of boldness to help you reimagine what work can be. Contact Dave https://www.futurfaith.com/apply Moderncelebrancy.ie https://www.linkedin.com/in/reverend-david-cummins-b2671431/ https://www.instagram.com/moderncelebrancy?igsh=djFqbGtmZXV0YXg= This episode is brought to you by Top Drawer Talent — the Supply Chain & Procurement Specialists. HERE WE GO! Are you interested in sharing your career journey on the podcast? Whether you're keen to talk about your path or promote a specific job or career route, we'd love to hear from you. Drop us a line at info@10forty.com — we’ll get the coffees in! ☕ Sponsorships: Want to partner? Reach out to us at info@10forty.com

    1h 12m

  3. 14 OCT

    Ep 73 - Law, Life & Manifestation: How Yvonne Tchrakian Built Her Dream Career

    Ep 73 - Law, Life & Manifestation: How Yvonne Tchrakian Built Her Dream Career https://lnkd.in/eSgTdE87 In this episode of the 10forty Podcast, I sit down with Yvonne Tchrakian — a corporate lawyer, entrepreneur and podcast host whose journey is a powerful mix of ambition, belief, and self-discovery. From growing up in Los Angeles to returning home to Kerry, Yvonne shares how her early experiences shaped her drive to become a solicitor. We talk about her path through law school, completing her master’s, passing the New York Bar and finding her place in Mergers and Acquisitions. Yvonne opens up about pivotal career moments — including an unforgettable boardroom encounter with a high-profile CEO — and what ultimately led her to step away from private practice to explore new opportunities in the industry. We also dive into the story behind her business Pause.Penny, the evolution of her podcast, and how manifestation has become a central theme in both her career and personal life. It’s an inspiring, honest conversation about trusting your path, creating balance, and manifesting the life you want — even when it means taking bold steps into the unknown. Connect with Yvonne • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvonne-tchrakian-64257619/ • Instagram: @yvonnetchrakian_manifest Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/yvonnetchrakian_manifest/?hl=en• Pause.Penny — Business / Brand • Website: https://pausepenny.com/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pause.penny/ • Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/3pA88YNSpYNuqy389ETB0S?si=de4ad31c13ac4889 This episode is brought to you by Top Drawer Talent — the Supply Chain & Procurement Specialists. HERE WE GO! Are you interested in sharing your career journey on the podcast? Whether you're keen to talk about your path or promote a specific job or career route, we'd love to hear from you. Drop us a line at info@10forty.com — we’ll get the coffees in! ☕ Sponsorships: Want to partner? Reach out to us at info@10forty.com

    1h 4m

  4. 7 OCT

    Ep 72 - Steven Quinlan, PGA Professional: Lessons in Golf, Grit and Growth

    In this week’s episode, we sit down with Steven Quinlan, a PGA Professional with over 11 years’ experience, an accomplished pro golfer, and a dedicated PGA coach. Steven teaches at Newlands Golf Club and Celbridge Golf Range, with an impressive record of 4 Irish Region Wins and 51 PGA Top Tens in Ireland. Steven’s journey is one of true passion and perseverance. From picking up a golf club at 16 and joining a local pub golf society—just for the chance to get out of school once a month—to becoming one of the youngest players on his team and earning early wins, his love for the game never faded. After the financial crash in 2009 left him without a job, Steven took a new direction—completing a course in sales, service, and motor mechanics while delivering car parts and working behind a trade counter. But watching friends play golf multiple times a week reignited his drive to make golf his career. That determination led him to study Professional Golf Studies, securing an assistant pro role at Lucan Golf Club. There, he learned the business of golf—sales, fitting, coaching—and was mentored by experienced professionals, honing his skills both as a player and a coach. Today, Steven combines experience, technology, and a deep understanding of the game to help golfers of all levels improve their swing, strategy, and confidence. 📍 Connect with Steven Quinlan: 🔗 LinkedIn: Steven Quinlan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-quinlan-9b608b86/ 📘 Facebook: Steven Quinlan Golf - https://www.facebook.com/Stevenquinlangolf?rdid=sVwYjZrdN27WuwnJ&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1DHxe9oikq%2F# 📸 Instagram: @stevenquinlangolf - https://www.instagram.com/stevenquinlangolf?igsh=NnR2MWFubmQ3YzJ6 ⛳ Book a Lesson: https://stevenquinlan.proagenda.com/agenda 🌐 Website: www.sqgolf.ie This episode is brought to you by Top Drawer Talent — the Supply Chain & Procurement Specialists. HERE WE GO! Are you interested in sharing your career journey on the podcast? Whether you're keen to talk about your path or promote a specific job or career route, we'd love to hear from you. Drop us a line at info@10forty.com — we’ll get the coffees in! ☕ Sponsorships: Want to partner? Reach out to us at info@10forty.com

    39 min

  5. 3 OCT

    Ep 71 - Building Bypress: Leadership, Innovation & Coming Home

    In this episode, we sit down with Caitriona Byrne, the CEO of Bypress. She takes us through the story of founding Bypress and reflects on her career in the gaming industry—a journey that’s taken her from Gibraltar to India, Israel and the Netherlands. In the end, the pull of home brought her back to Ireland, where she now lives just five minutes from where she grew up. Having worked with Caitriona and her team, I can say firsthand that the solutions Bypress delivers are truly transformative. Their commitment is second to none—they treat every client’s business as if it were their own, and the results speak for themselves. Bypress is currently hiring for positions in Sales and Office Administration. If you’re looking to join a company that champions innovation, integrity, and heart, reach out to Caitriona and send over your CV. Connect with Byress Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bypress_solutions?igsh=MWlldGJzMndoMmU3bw== https://www.linkedin.com/in/catrionabyrne Website: https://www.bypress.ie/ This episode is brought to you by Top Drawer Talent — the Supply Chain & Procurement Specialists. HERE WE GO! I Interested in sharing your career journey on the podcast? Whether you're keen to talk about your path or promote a specific job or career route, we'd love to hear from you. Drop us a line at info@10forty.com — we’ll get the coffees in! ☕ Sponsorships: Want to partner? Reach out to us at info@10forty.com

    59 min

  6. 24 SEPT

    Ep 70 - School Trouble: Transitioning from Soldier to Entrepreneur - Richy Thrower

    On this episode of the 10forty Podcast, I sit down with Richy Thrower, the founder of Motion Focus Media. With a background that spans from racing bikes and capturing trackside action to producing professional highlight videos. His first one reached over 20,000 views and raised £5,000 for a local club, Richy has carved out a unique path in media and entrepreneurship. But his story starts much earlier. Expelled from school by Year 9, Richy was escorted back only to sit his GCSEs. Always finding himself in trouble, he was encouraged by his dad to join the army at 16 — a decision that set him on a life-changing journey. We talk about his first day, the lessons learned the hard way and his time serving in the British Army, including being deployed to a war zone at just 18. After five years of service and a medical discharge, Richy faced some of the toughest moments of his life — from hitting the self-destruct button to nearly becoming homeless. We explore the challenges of transitioning out of the army, struggling to find work despite retraining, and the resilience required to rebuild. Richy went on to climb the ranks in security, eventually becoming Operations Director, managing clients, contracts, and staff — all while building his side hustle into Motion Focus Media. Today, he’s creating standout content for businesses, offering insights into outsourcing, marketing and the realities of growing a creative company. We finish with a look at his next big project — a short film designed to help people avoid real-world situations they may encounter, blending his security experience with his creative vision. This is an honest, raw and inspiring conversation about resilience, risk-taking, and reinventing yourself. Contact info https://motionfocusmedia.co.uk/ https://peakpotential.world/ https://www.instagram.com/motionfocusmedia?igsh=MXNtc3gwb3pieGY3eg== https://www.instagram.com/richythrower?igsh=d3FqYzE1b2Y2YXR6 https://www.tiktok.com/@richythrower?_t=ZN-8zzUyu9RGju&_r=1 https://www.tiktok.com/@motionfocusmedia?_t=ZN-8zzV17MSVkM&_r=1 This episode is brought to you by Top Drawer Talent — the Supply Chain & Procurement Specialists HERE WE GO! Interested in sharing your career journey on the podcast? Whether you're keen to talk about your path or promote a specific job or career route, we'd love to hear from you Drop us a line at info@10forty.com — we’ll get the coffees in! ☕ Sponsorships: Want to partner? Reach out to us at info@10forty.com.

    1h 19m

  7. 18 SEPT

    Ep 69 - Studying Medicine Abroad Irish Medic in Bulgaria - Neil Smith

    From teaching English in South Korea, to touring with a band that supported the Foo Fighters, to appearing on reality TV – Neil Smith has lived a life full of twists and turns before finding his calling in medicine. Despite not excelling in his Leaving Cert and briefly studying engineering, he decided to began studying medicine abroad in Bulgaria. In this episode Neil shares his unconventional journey in full. We talk about the realities of studying medicine in Europe, the entry requirements and why everything is focused around the entrance exam. He also breaks down the cost of living in Varna, the price of an academic year and the fees for the service he provides to guide Irish students through the process. Today, through his page Irish Medic in Bulgaria, Neil not only documents his own story but also helps aspiring doctors from Ireland who are considering studying abroad. His journey is a reminder that success rarely follows a straight line — and that with resilience and resourcefulness, it’s possible to carve out a career path that works for you. Connect with Neil Social Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irishmedicinbulgaria?_t=ZN-8zpgAFmczVm&_r=1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-smith-05415a1b6/ This episode is brought to you by Top Drawer Talent — the Supply Chain & Procurement Specialists HERE WE GO! Interested in sharing your career journey on the podcast? Whether you're keen to talk about your path or promote a specific job or career route, we'd love to hear from you. Drop us a line at info@10forty.com — we’ll get the coffees in! ☕ Sponsorships: Want to partner? Reach out to us at info@10forty.com.

    1h 12m

  8. 10 SEPT

    Ep 68 - Lost in the Graft: Beyond the Driveway

    Lost in the Graft: More Than Driveways with Trevor Macken from Ashbourne Paving. From upside down to right way up, Trevor’s story is one of resilience, grit, and rebuilding. In this episode, Trevor from Ashbourne Paving opens up about a life that’s been anything but straightforward—showing up to just two Leaving Cert exams, becoming the only person in his school to fail art, and feeling like he wasted two years at school before finding his way onto a factory floor. He talks about losing eight friends, four before the age of 21, getting into trouble on construction sites and even ending up in prison—only to be bailed out by his boss (with the bail money taken out of his wages). By 25, Trevor decided to go out on his own, starting small with just two lads and growing his crew through sheer work ethic, persistence, and lessons learned the hard way. We get into the highs and lows: scaling from 2 to 36 men, losing everything, then fighting his way back. He shares how mistakes—even sending his team to the wrong site—helped push his business forward, and why it takes 10 years to truly learn a trade or trust a crew. But Trevor’s story isn’t just about paving. It’s about mental health, addiction, and change. He speaks candidly about hitting rock bottom, going through treatment in Thailand and Wexford, and setting up his own mental health group and Cocaine Anonymous meetings to help others every week. We also dive into: • Building a paving business in the age of social media (and dealing with the hate). • Firing staff, second chances, and setting boundaries. • Why doesn’t he travel more than an hour for work and take bookings months in advance? • Trial and error with suppliers, business ventures outside paving, and his love of nice things. • Whether he should start his own paving school. Trevor’s journey is raw, real, and full of lessons—about graft, setbacks, redemption, and becoming a man when it’s easier to stay a child. • Website: Ashbourne Paving | Paving, Porcelain Tiles & Artificial Grass – Their main site showcases services, project galleries, and contact info. https://ashbournepaving.ie/ • Instagram: @ashbournepavingltd – Active account with reels and posts featuring paving projects, behind-the-scenes footage, and family-run business highlights. https://www.instagram.com/ashbournepavingltd/?hl=en&utm_source=chatgpt.com • Facebook: Ashbourne Paving Ltd – Company page with project showcases, customer feedback, and video posts from Trevor and the team. https://www.facebook.com/ashbourne.paving/?utm_source=chatgpt.com This episode is brought to you by Top Drawer Talent — the Supply Chain & Procurement Specialists. HERE WE GO! I Interested in sharing your career journey on the podcast? Whether you're keen to talk about your path or promote a specific job or career route, we'd love to hear from you. Drop us a line at info@10forty.com — we’ll get the coffees in! ☕ Sponsorships: Want to partner? Reach out to us at info@10forty.com.

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Dive into the realms of recruitment, business, and the diverse career paths individuals can embark on in life. Contact info@10forty for more information if you'd like to be a guest or sponsor the podcast Advertise open jobs or apply for a new role www.10forty.com Hosted by Conor Foster (Recruitment Professional)

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  • Creator
    10forty
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    80
  • Rating
    Explicit
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