Season 2
We invited six empowered women to be featured in our second season. Strong women with a beautiful history to share with our audience.
“Have confidence and belief in yourself. When things are tough, don't give up, just find a different way or path. Be kind, help others, build your network of human connections and surround yourself with positive people.”
Louise O’Conor
Louise O’Conor
Strategic & Innovative Leader,
International Digital Transforming
Louise is a strategic and innovative leader with circa 20 years of international experience digitally transforming and scaling businesses across global markets and multiple industries - from startups to multinationals.
Born in Ireland, Louise has lived and worked in 10 countries, travelled to over 60, speaks six languages, sits on the board of Irish International Business Network (IIBN) and is a mentor for Enterprise Ireland helping companies look for investment and to scale.
“With enough love, passion, hard work and commitment, you can achieve anything. Anyone telling you otherwise is limited by their own beliefs.”
Alexandra Isenegger
Alexandra Isenegger
Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Linkilaw
Alexandra Isenegger is the CEO and co-founder of Linkilaw – the legal platform for startups. While working in a corporate law firm, Alexandra realised that the remarkable inefficiencies in the fee structures and business practices of large firms; created a business need for modern, efficient legal services for startups.
“My cancer diagnosis taught me how to live!
For me, success is happiness.”
Holly Kennedy
Holly Kennedy
Founder & Managing Editor at Happy Magazine
Holly Kennedy is the Founder and Managing Editor of Happy Magazine. She started the magazine two years ago after being diagnosed with breast cancer. The Happy Magazine is already having a significant impact in the health and the happiness area.
Holly is a strong woman who has overcome the difficulties of living with cancer, finding happiness and sharing it with others who need words of comfort and joy every day.
"Don't suppress your core feeling. Write down and share your goals. Learn from others who have been there. Everyone starts at the beginning. Life is short, so focus on living it."
Vanessa Tierney
Vanessa Tierney
Co-Founder & Executive Chairperson at Abodoo
Remote Tech Entrepreneur with expertise in leading global remote teams, co-working, international remote sourcing models in technology.
Vanessa's missions are on creating sustainable solutions for companies using technology which have a positive environmental impact.
Results-driven with experience in setting business strategy, P&L responsibility, building/leading teams, and driving business growth. Primarily focused on revenue creation through online sales channels, strategic partnerships and joint ventures.
“I am proud that I have stayed true to myself. It is possible to combine your 'work' and your passions.”
Hannah Gibson
Hannah Gibson
Artist In Residence at University for Creative Arts
Whilst studying Geology at the University of Edinburgh Hannah became fascinated by the mineralogy and the reactions between various elements, metals and compounds. This led her towards a passion for the alchemy of glass.
Capturing the nostalgic imagery of childhood, exposing hidden narratives, through cast sculptural glass stands at the core of Hannah's work. Passionate about sustainability and recycling, using only 100% recycled glass, and found objects.
“Never box yourself into a field what your degree says. Always proactively explore, expand and reinvigorate yourself.”
Helen Yu
Helen Yu
CEO and Founder of Tigon Advisory
Helen Yu believes growth thrives at the crossroads of #tech and #humanity. As CEO and founder of Tigon Advisory, Ms Yu helps start-up technology founders accelerate growth while creating deeper customer experiences. Described as “a rare combination of intellect, work ethic, and compassion often not found in C-level executives,” Helen has led multibillion-dollar revenue growth and profitability for early-stage start-ups, pre-IPOs and Fortune 500 enterprises - including Oracle, Adobe and Marketo.