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Founder & Family Collective

Founder & Family Collective
Entrepreneurship
Northern Ireland
Belfast
Acquisition
Ivy & Gold
Family Business
Chloco
Social Media
White Noise
Olivia's Haven
Beauty Salon
Ciara Daly Makeup
Branding
Pearl Beauty Cosmetics
Bondi Pilates
Oasis Travel
Belfast, United Kingdom
Stand-Up Comedy
Gigs and Touring
Fatherhood

Founder & Family is where business meets bedtime stories. Join Declan as he sits down with fellow parent entrepreneurs to talk honestly about spinning those plates, scaling companies whilst raising kids, balancing ambition with family life and finding meaning in all the chaos. Real conversations, laughs and lessons from the people building businesses around their families not instead of them.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes22Founded10 months ago
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One thing really stuck with me after this conversation with Conor: say yes, then work it out.

It’s a mindset that’s opened doors throughout his career, created opportunities he never expected and shaped the life he’s built today.

We also chat about... more

A few weeks ago, Ciara and I bumped into each other in a corridor for the first time.A few weeks later, we’re sitting down for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had on Founder & Family.From the outside, Ciara had achieved many of the things ... more

What if the best business to start... already exists?In this episode, I sit down with entrepreneur Jenna Hill to explore a path that most aspiring founders never seriously consider: acquiring an existing business instead of building one from the grou... more

This week I sit down with Laura Smyth from White Noise for a conversation around business, branding, family and stepping into something you never fully planned for.

Laura talks about taking over the family business from her dad, balancing leadership... more

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Recent Guests

Conor Hogan
Food blogger, radio/TV contributor, and educator
Food Blogger / Media
Episode: #22 | Conor Hogan | Say Yes. Work It Out Later.
Ciara Daly
Founder of Ciara Daly Makeup; organizer of Happy Fest; wellness advocate
Ciara Daly Makeup / Happy Fest
Episode: #21 | Ciara Daly | I Thought Success Would Feel Different
Jenna Hill
Entrepreneur and investor focusing on acquiring and running multiple businesses in Northern Ireland
Self-employed / entrepreneur
Episode: #20 | Jenna Hill | The Business Shortcut Nobody Talks About
Laura Smyth
Director at White Noise (creative agency)
White Noise
Episode: #19 | Laura Smyth | Designing Brands, Business & Balance
Kate Nicholl
Politician, MLA and former Lord Mayor of Belfast
Alliance Party
Episode: #16 | Kate Nicholl | From School to Stormont
Gary McIldowney
Entrepreneur behind Slim's Kitchen, Freshly Prepped, and related ventures
Slim's Kitchen / Output Expresso / Freshly Prepped
Episode: #14 | Gary McIldowney | The Slim's Healthy Kitchen Story- Business, Food & Family
Pete Snodden
Radio DJ and breakfast show host
Cool FM Belfast
Episode: #13 | Pete Snodden | Passion, Parenting and longevity
Craig Gilroy
Former Ulster & Ireland rugby star
Ulster Rugby, Ireland Rugby
Episode: #11 | Craig Gilroy | Gratitude, High Standards & Fatherhood
Rebecca Adamson
Founder of Bondi Pilates
Bondi Pilates
Episode: #10 | Rebecca Adamson | Pilates, Passion & Presence

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Declan
Host of Founder & Family Collective, focused on interviewing parent entrepreneurs and sharing lessons on balancing business growth with family life.

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#4 | Chris Suitor | Taking a breath
Q: What tools have helped you manage the pressures of running multiple ventures and being a dad?
Breathwork, meditation, sleep hygiene, and setting boundaries with social media; these tools helped reduce anxiety and improve focus and energy.
#3 | The Founder's Table | Fitness, Balance & Legacy Vs Lifestyle
Q: What sparked your health transformation, and what kept you going through the tough parts?
Dean explains a period of personal dissatisfaction that led to a long-term plan, emphasizing accountability, a trained routine, and the idea that lasting change requires consistent effort and facing hard truths.
#3 | The Founder's Table | Fitness, Balance & Legacy Vs Lifestyle
Q: How do you fit health and fitness into a busy schedule, and why is it important for balancing business and family?
They discuss choosing flexible, integrated routines (e.g., lunchtime gym sessions), prioritizing consistency over intensity, and using accountability and family support to maintain progress.
#11 | Craig Gilroy | Gratitude, High Standards & Fatherhood
Q: Was retirement your decision or a forced hand?
It was a forced hand from Ulster due to financial and structural changes; he preferred to keep playing but accepted the reality and began planning the next chapter.
#14 | Gary McIldowney | The Slim's Healthy Kitchen Story- Business, Food & Family
Q: What do you want your kids to take away from your story and what you're building now?
That happiness and doing their best in whatever they pursue matters most, and that leadership and family come first, with a balanced approach to ambitions and life.

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What is Founder & Family Collective about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A business-focused, family-first interview series that spotlights founders who run growth-oriented companies while juggling parenting and household responsibilities. Episodes center on resilience, pivoting toward purpose, and balancing ambition with family life, with guests ranging from beauty founders and agency leaders to travel entrepreneurs, fitness studio owners, and athletes transitioning to post-sport life. Listeners can expect actionable lessons on scaling with a family, leadership culture, and maintaining personal well-being, along with candid stories about cash flow, pivots, and the realities of building brands in family contexts. Notable throughlines include using family dynamics as a growth driver, embracing flexible work, and p... more

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2. Ciara Daly
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7. Pete Snodden
8. Craig Gilroy

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