Local Women Magazine Podcast

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A brand new podcast from the team at Local Women Magazine

  1. Sep 30

    Local Women MB Motors Podcast Episode 3

    🚗 Buying Your Next Car Just Got Easier | Local Women Podcast with MB Motors In this episode of the Local Women Podcast, Local Women Magazine Editor Kim Kelly sits down with Malcolm Beattie of MB Motors to talk all things cars — and discover a much easier way to find and buy the car you really want. Malcolm introduces Kim to #SourceIt, MB Motors’ personalised car sourcing service designed to take the stress, endless searching and guesswork out of buying your next vehicle. Simply tell Malcolm what you’re looking for — your preferred make and model, age, mileage, colour and budget — and he’ll use his extensive motor trade network and access to thousands of vehicles to help track down the right car for you. Kim and Malcolm chat about how online car auctions work, what to look out for when buying a used vehicle, setting a realistic budget and why having someone experienced on your side can make such a difference. And MB Motors doesn’t simply source the car. Once purchased, the vehicle is transported to Northern Ireland, brought into the MB Motors workshop for a full vehicle health check and prepared to a high standard before collection or delivery. Finance options are also available. Malcolm even shares the story of one customer who completed the whole process remotely — and met him for the first time when he delivered her new car straight to her door! If searching showrooms and scrolling through endless car adverts isn't your idea of fun, this episode could completely change the way you buy your next car. 🎙️ Featuring: Kim Kelly — Editor, Local Women Magazine Malcolm Beattie — MB Motors 🚘 In this episode: #SourceIt • Buying a used car • Online car auctions • Car sourcing • Vehicle health checks • Finance • Car preparation • Buying a car from home • The changing Northern Ireland motor trade 👍 Enjoyed the conversation? Like the video, subscribe to the Local Women channel and turn on notifications for more Local Women podcasts. #LocalWomen #LocalWomenMagazine #MBMotors #SourceIt #CarBuying #UsedCars #NorthernIreland #CarSourcing #LocalBusiness #Podcast

    Local Women MB Motors Podcast Episode 3
  2. Sep 29

    Local Women: The Business Pivots Episode 4

    🎙️ Local Women: The Business Pivots Podcast Hosted by Gayle McVea | Special Guest: Deirdre Lynskey, ÉISTIM CONSULTING What happens when you stop asking, “What if it goes wrong?” and start asking, “What happens if I don’t?” In this inspiring episode of Local Women: The Business Pivots Podcast, host Gayle McVea sits down with Deirdre Lynskey, executive coach, trainer and founder of ÉISTIM CONSULTING, to talk about career pivots, resilience, taking chances and learning to trust your gut. Deirdre shares the remarkable journey that has taken her from Northampton to Liverpool and ultimately to Northern Ireland — through the challenges of raising three children as a single parent, changing careers, taking on roles that stretched her experience, moving to Belfast alone and eventually taking the leap into self-employment. At the heart of Deirdre’s work is one powerful idea: listening creates the space for change. Today, through ÉISTIM CONSULTING, she uses coaching and training to help people recognise the skills, knowledge and confidence they already have within themselves, while continuing her passion for supporting others in their personal and professional development. In this episode, Gayle and Deirdre explore: ✨ Why you don’t have to tick every box before taking an opportunity ✨ The courage to make a career or life pivot before you feel completely ready ✨ Building resilience through difficult experiences ✨ Starting again in a new city and creating a new community ✨ Moving from employment into entrepreneurship ✨ Choosing work that brings you joy and purpose ✨ The importance of listening to your gut when making big decisions Deirdre leaves us with a brilliant reminder: once you listen to your gut and recognise what feels true for you, you can begin working out the detail and make the decision that is right for you at that point in your life. ▶️ Watch the full episode to hear Deirdre’s story and discover why sometimes the biggest opportunities begin with simply saying yes. 🔔 Subscribe to Local Women for more conversations with inspirational women from across Northern Ireland as they share the pivots, setbacks, lessons and reinventions that have shaped their lives and businesses. #LocalWomen #BusinessPivots #WomenInBusiness #FemaleEntrepreneurs #CareerChange #CareerPivot #ExecutiveCoaching #WomenInLeadership #Entrepreneurship #NorthernIreland #Belfast #BusinessPodcast #PersonalDevelopment #Resilience #ÉistimConsulting

    Local Women: The Business Pivots Episode 4
  3. Sep 23

    Local Women Podcast - Oonagh McErlane from Giggle & Grow

    In this episode of the Local Women Podcast, Kim Kelly meets Oonagh McErlane, the mum behind Giggle & Grow – a welcoming new play café created for little ones and the grown-ups who need somewhere to connect, chat and enjoy a decent cup of coffee! Oonagh shares the story behind launching Giggle & Grow while pregnant with her second child – opening the doors just weeks before giving birth. She explains how her own experience of motherhood, maternity leave and postnatal depression inspired her to create the kind of community space she wished had been available to her. Kim and Oonagh chat honestly about the isolation that can come with having a baby, the importance of getting out of the house and meeting other parents, and why sometimes simply hearing another mum say, “I’ve been there too,” can make all the difference. We also take a look inside Giggle & Grow, with its changing role-play areas, soft play, newborn-friendly spaces and café – all designed to encourage traditional, screen-free play while giving parents a comfortable place to sit, talk and build friendships. And, of course, Kim wants to know what’s next for Oonagh and whether another Giggle & Grow could one day be on the cards! It’s a warm, funny and refreshingly honest conversation about motherhood, mental health, friendship, community and starting a business with a newborn in tow. 🎙️ Local Women Podcast Hosted by Kim Kelly 👍 Like the episode if you enjoyed it 💬 Tell us your thoughts in the comments 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with inspiring local women #LocalWomenPodcast #KimKelly #GiggleAndGrow #OonaghMcErlane #Motherhood #PostnatalMentalHealth #MumLife #Parenting #WomenInBusiness #LocalBusiness #Community

    Local Women Podcast - Oonagh McErlane from Giggle & Grow
  4. Sep 17

    Local Women Podcast - Women's Health & Well Being Event Podcast

    In this episode of the Local Women Podcast, we’re talking all things women’s health, wellbeing, confidence and self-care with Michelle from Newry, ahead of her Women’s Health & Wellbeing event at the Canal Court Hotel on 27th September. Life can be a lot. We’re mums, daughters, sisters, partners, carers and everything in between — and sometimes looking after ourselves ends up at the bottom of the list. Michelle joins us to talk about creating a space where women of all ages can come together, reset, learn and have a bit of craic along the way. We chat about: ✨ Women’s health and the importance of making time for yourself ✨ Menopause and gut health ✨ Stress, the nervous system and wellbeing ✨ Hair loss, thinning hair, wigs and hair systems ✨ Relationships, break-ups, trauma and rebuilding your life ✨ Hypnotherapy, confidence and learning to set boundaries ✨ Self-esteem and finally learning to say “no” ✨ Michelle’s own alcohol-free journey and her experience with addiction ✨ Why women need more honest conversations about the things we’re going through Michelle also introduces some of the inspiring women who will be sharing their knowledge and personal experiences at her upcoming event. This is a warm, honest conversation about the realities women face — and a reminder that sometimes we all need a little reset. 🎧 Listen to the full episode and join the conversation. If you enjoy the Local Women Podcast, like, subscribe and share this episode with another woman who needs to hear it.   #LocalWomenPodcast #WomensHealth #WomensWellbeing #Menopause #GutHealth #HairLoss #MentalWellbeing #SelfCare #WomensWellness #Newry #NorthernIreland #WomenSupportingWomen

    Local Women Podcast - Women's Health & Well Being Event Podcast

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A brand new podcast from the team at Local Women Magazine