Dublin-born but London-based Sara Stokes switched out a rock star lifestyle, touring with the likes of U2, to become an entrepreneur with a unique focus. She heads up Skn To Skn - a purpose-built beauty brand aimed at pregnant women. On this episode of Money Talks, she discusses when she spotted a gap in the market, how she bootstrapped the venture, and what the music industry taught her about management. 




Host: Katie Byrne Guest: Sara Stokes

Dublin-born but London-based Sara Stokes switched out a rock star lifestyle, touring with the likes of U2, to become an entrepreneur with a unique focus. She heads up Skn To Skn - a purpose-built beauty brand aimed at pregnant women. On this episode of Money Talks, she discusses when she spotted a gap in the market, how she bootstrapped the venture, and what the music industry taught her about management.&nbsp;
 
Host: Katie Byrne Guest: Sara Stokes

This is Money Talks  - a podcast from the Irish Independent hosted by Katie Byrne, focused on our relationship with money - from the first time we discovered it right up to how we spend it today. 

Each week, you’ll hear anecdotes, advice, and eyebrow-raising admissions from Katie's guests as they delve into their finances and how it impacts their lives – the good, the bad, and the ugly.

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‘Our date nights are usually at the kitchen table... two laptops and a takeaway’ – Dublin skincare entrepreneur Sara Stokes on bootstrapping her beauty brand and touring with U2 

With people embarking on major life events that little bit later, the idea of taking out a mortgage in your 40s is becoming increasingly common. In fact, Martina Hennessy of Doddl.ie has worked with clients who are a decade older than that. But what are the potential pitfalls, long-term implications and difficulties involved in securing a mortgage in your 40s and beyond?

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Host: Katie Byrne | Guest: Martina Hennessy (Doddl.ie)

The content of this podcast is for information purposes and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation of any investment product

With people embarking on major life events that little bit later, the idea of taking out a mortgage in your 40s is becoming increasingly common. In fact, Martina Hennessy of Doddl.ie has worked with clients who are a decade older than that. But what are the potential pitfalls, long-term implications and difficulties involved in securing a mortgage in your 40s and beyond?
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Host: Katie Byrne | Guest: Martina Hennessy (Doddl.ie)
The content of this podcast is for information purposes and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation of any investment product

‘The art of the possible’ – Martina Hennessy on getting a mortgage over 40

Liz Dwyer is a familiar face to those interested in Ireland’s aesthetic economy, and hers is also a face that’s no stranger to a needle, a nip or tweakment. 
It’s all in pursuit of knowledge for the Future Beauty Show, an annual event co-founded by Dwyer and her sister Nikki. Their goal? To educate Irish consumers on the cost and effectiveness of treatments offered by Ireland’s ever-growing cosmetic industry. 
Host: Katie Byrne | Guest: Liz Dwyer of the Future Beauty Show 
The content of this podcast is for information purposes and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation of any investment product.  

“The forehead doesn’t age on its own”: Liz Dwyer on a holistic approach to Botox budgeting 

Today, Kel Galavan is a popular money coach and author, but 10 years ago, her financial situation was far from perfect. 

 

Having climbed out of negative equity and saved over €27,000 during a no-spend year, Ms Galavan is living proof we can overcome even the most trying financial situations. She also knows a thing or two about investing and the rookie mistakes that beginner investors tend to make. But what is it about our own specific Irish nature that affects our relationship with investing?   

 

Host: Katie Byrne | Guest: Kel Galavan, aka Mrs Smart Money 

 

The content of this podcast is for information purposes and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation of any investment product       

‘Our date nights are usually at the kitchen table... two laptops and a takeaway’ – Dublin skincare entrepreneur Sara Stokes on bootstrapping her beauty brand and touring with U2

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