In this episode Micky Quinn tells his story from a surprise first gig in his hometown to playing Ibiza alongside Stormzy, building influential student nights, launching a podcast and creating a specialty coffee brand. He shares the hard work, loneliness and marketing savvy behind a DJ’s life, plus practical advice for anyone chasing a music career.

Micky also discusses mental health in nightlife, the value of living by example, paying it forward to the next generation, and how persistence, timing and self-belief turned small local shows into international opportunities.

In this episode, Ronan sits down with Jenna Hill — founder of FIA Investments and one of Northern Ireland’s most dynamic business buyers. Jenna reveals how she identifies, acquires, and scales small businesses, often through innovative, low-capital and no-money-down deals.

She shares her bold transition from a career in HR to entrepreneurship, the rapid growth and exit of Chill Gas, and the unexpected challenges of running a bridal boutique — highlighting the grit required to lead across completely different industries.

Jenna opens up about leadership, building resilient teams, and navigating family life following her daughter’s medical diagnosis.

Through it all, she is driven by a mission: to help others learn how to buy and grow businesses while staying anchored in purpose, not just profit.

In this episode, Ciaran May opens up about his remarkable journey—from a working-class upbringing in West Belfast to representing Northern Ireland in powerlifting and founding Natural Resilience. He shares how discipline, consistency, and time shape true high performance—and why embracing vulnerability is one of the greatest strengths a leader can have.

Ciaran explores how nature, community, and shared experiences can help us process grief, build emotional intelligence, and reconnect with what truly matters. He also offers practical leadership lessons—like the importance of finding your “co-pilot”—and simple, powerful resilience practices such as journaling and cold-water immersion.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that strength isn’t about toughness—it’s about authenticity, connection, and showing up every day to do the work.