Local Women Magazine Podcast

This month we are talking about two of the biggest hurdles every parent faces, sleep and potty training. Joining Jill Hessin is Susan Wallace from Settled Petals. Susan is a renowned child development expert, baby sleep consultant and potty training consultant.

Jenna Hill meets Grace Bigger from Grace Bigger Academy

Welcome to 'Local Women: The Business Pivots', where we talk to inspiring women in business from across Northern Ireland who have changed direction, taken risks, overcome setbacks, and built something new. Real stories of resilience, reinvention, and what happens when the plan changes. Meet your host - Gayle McVea, Regional Director of The Athena Network in Northern Ireland, where she supports women in business to connect, grow and thrive through meaningful networking and collaboration. Gayle is also a Women’s Leadership Coach and Mentor, passionate about helping women build confidence, lead with impact, and create success on their own terms.

Emma Heaney is joined by Dr Dean St Mart, co-owner of Supplement Needs.   This podcast is sponsored by BTL Aesthetics

Nicole McBride meets our latest Local Women Podcast Host Catriona Channing! Catriona's award-winning hair and beauty salon Blades & Beauty is currently celebrating 10 years in business. Each month Catriona will be bringing us big interviews plus news from the hair and beauty industry!

This month Joanne Salley visits Carlingford! This Podcast is sponsored by That Prize Guy

Local Women Magazine Editor Kim Kelly meets another fabulous Local Woman! This week it's Carolynne Murray from the Shandon Hotel & Spa in Donegal

Parenting can be amazing, but it’s also exhausting — and many parents feel like they have to do it all alone. In this episode, we’ll talk about parental wellbeing, setting boundaries, and why building your ‘village’ is so important. That village isn’t just friends or family — it can include your childcare team. Jill Hessin has seen her team go beyond their duties to support parents during difficult times, and it’s a reminder that parenting doesn’t have to be a solo journey. In this episode, we’ll share practical tips for protecting your wellbeing and making the most of the support around you.

We’re on the red carpet at the Odeon Belfast for the highly anticipated Irish thriller No Ordinary Heist — and we’ve got something special for you. Join Local Women Editor Kim Kelly as she chats to acclaimed actor Eddie Marsan and debut screenwriter Aisling Corristine for an in-depth podcast interview you won’t want to miss. Inspired by the largest cash robbery in UK and Irish history, No Ordinary Heist delivers a gripping, high-stakes story of two ordinary bank employees forced into an extraordinary and dangerous situation — a £26.5 million heist to save their families, while the true masterminds remain hidden. Directed by Colin McIvor (ZOO), and co-written with Aisling Corristine, this powerful thriller blends real-life inspiration with edge-of-your-seat drama. ✨ No Ordinary Heist is in cinemas now! #NoOrdinaryHeist #EddieMarsan #IrishFilm #BelfastPremiere #BehindTheScenes

Jenna Hill meets Nicola & Angela from Cinch

Are you considering an Aesthetic Treatment? The most important thing is the consultation! This month Emma Heaney is joined by Kirsty Taggart from Emerald Medical Aesthetics to talk us through the importance of the consultation!   This podcast is bought to by BTL Aesthetics Ireland Supporting clinics with Aesthetic Solutions

Local Women Magazine Editor Kim Kelly meets Sarah Armstrong from New You Dental. Sarah is also a Mountaineer & about to climb Mount Everest!

Local Women Magazine Editor Kim Kelly is joined by Journalist Jane Hardy, Country Singer Cara McGillion & Complete Homecare 24 CEO Roisin Austin

A true story of resilience & strength on International Women's Day! Local Women Magazine Editor Kim Kelly is joined by Omagh bomb survivor Donna-Marie McGillion & her daughter Cara McGillion

In this episode of the Local Women Magazine podcast with Kiddiwinkles we’re joined by one of our managers  to tackle one of the biggest expenses facing families in Northern Ireland today: childcare. We break down the often-confusing world of financial support, helping you understand and access the help you’re entitled to. We demystify the Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme (NICSS), explain how to make the most of Tax-Free Childcare, and share practical tips on sibling discounts and other ways to reduce your bill. Whether you’re a new parent or have been navigating the system for years, this episode is packed with real, actionable advice to help you save thousands on childcare costs and make your family budget go further.   #LocalWomen #LocalWomenMagazine #NorthernIreland #ChildcareNI #NICSS #TaxFreeChildcare #ChildcareSubsidy #NIFamilies #NIMums #WorkingMums #AffordableChildcare #ChildcareCosts #FamilyFinance #NIParenting #Podcast #NewEpisode

Avril, Operations Manager at BTL Ireland, features on this week's Aesthetics Magazine Podcast, discussing EMSELLA and why it's time to break the stigma around pelvic floor health.

Jenna Hill meets Caroline McKenna from A County Down Under

Dr Ahooran, the medical director of A Aesthetic's and his colleague Nurse Shona chat about what's hot & what's not in 2026

This week Local Women Magazine Editor Kim Kelly is joined by Cara McGillion, Estella McLaughlin & Ariana Smith. This Local Women Magazine Podcast is sponsored by Cathedral Eye Clinic - Northern Ireland’s leading eye specialist

Dr Ahooran the medical director of A Aesthetic's and his colleague Nurse Shona chat about their clinics growth and the role of the BTL machines in their on going success, touching on topics like men in aesthetics   #podcast BTLIreland #EMface #EMsculptneo #BTLTechnologies #EMsella

This month Joanne Salley is in Belfast at the world famous Europa Hotel to meet General Manager Andy McNeill, Conor Owens from Belfast Hidden Tours & Emma Casey from Wee Walks Belfast This Podcast is Sponsored by That Prize Guy

This month Emma Heaney is joined by Shauna Gibson from Fresh Face Aesthetics & Dr Linda Simpson from Fine Line Clinical. This podcast is bought to by BTL Aesthetics Ireland Supporting clinics with Aesthetic Solutions

Sheena Thompson is joined by Lauren Doherty from Matrix Surfaces and Diorite Surfaces, two of Ireland's leading specialists in premium surface solutions for kitchens, bathrooms, commercial interiors and architectural projects. From engineered stone and porcelain to natural surfaces that bring both beauty and durability into everyday spaces, our guest today is at the forefront of how modern interiors are designed, built and finished. We'll be talking about trends, innovation, sustainability, and what really matters when choosing the right surface for a project - whether you're designing a home, a hotel, or a high-traffic commercial space.

In today’s episode, Jill Hessin is tackling a parenting style that’s often misunderstood: gentle parenting. Many people think it means letting children do whatever they want, but that’s far from the truth. We’ll be chatting with Behavioural Specialist Shannon Hollywood to unpack what gentle parenting really is, how boundaries and structure play a key role, and why it can actually make life easier for both parents and children. If you’ve ever felt judged for your parenting choices, this one’s for you!

Interested in EXOMIND or want to learn more? This is one episode you won't want to miss! The Aesthetics Magazine Editor Nicole McBride chats to Grainne Ryan, Business Development Manager for Mental Health and Wellness in Ireland

Want that snatched look with no downtime, no pain and no injectables? Michelle, National Sales Manager at BTL Ireland, joins the Aesthetics Magazine podcast to talk all things EMFACE and why it's one of the most in-demand non-invasive facial treatments

Jenna Hill meets Sharon Twells from The Sugaring Salon

Kim Kelly meets Ruth Collins & Dr Dimple Patel from Solasta Healthcare - Northern Ireland's premier Cataract Surgery provider delivering Excellence in Cataract Care across the Island of Ireland.

This month Emma Heaney is joined by the team at Rejuvenate Anti Ageing Clinic. Check out their website www.rejuvenateni.com This podcast is bought to by BTL Aesthetics Ireland Supporting clinics with Aesthetic Solutions

Denise Watson meets Kimberly Madden from Walsh's Hotel to hear about their Mill Lodges & Linen House as well as the stunning Coastal View in Buncrana.

Joanne Salley meets Rosalind Mulholland from Ballyscullion Park

Happy New Year! This week Local Women Magazine Editor Kim Kelly is joined by Jane Hardy, Yvonne McIlree & Louise Vance. This Local Women Magazine Podcast is sponsored by Cathedral Eye Clinic - Northern Ireland’s leading eye specialist

It's a festive edition of Keeping An Eye On It from The Harrison Hotel in Belfast! This week Local Women Magazine Editor Kim Kelly is joined by Jane Hardy, Rosemary Jenkinson & Louise Vance. This Local Women Magazine Podcast is sponsored by Cathedral Eye Clinic - Northern Ireland’s leading eye specialist

Local Women Magazine Editor Kim Kelly meets Danielle Polkey, CEO of My Sahara

Jenna Hill meets Robyn Reid from Sweet Robyns

This week Local Women Magazine Editor Kim Kelly is joined by Leesa Harker, Jane Hardy & Joanna Denton This Local Women Magazine Podcast is sponsored by Cathedral Eye Clinic - Northern Ireland’s leading eye specialist

In the first episode of our brand new Travel Podcast, Joanne Salley visits Lough Erne Resort. This Podcast is Sponsored by That Prize Guy

This week Local Women Magazine Editor Kim Kelly is joined by Caroline Curran, Jane Hardy & Teresa Reid This Local Women Magazine Podcast is sponsored by Cathedral Eye Clinic - Northern Ireland’s leading eye specialist

Host Kim Kelly is joined by Dr Bryan Murphy (Cathedral Dermatology Clinic) & Dr Suzanne Clements (Consultant Dermatologist at Belfast City Hospital). In this new podcast series we will be asking the questions you have always wanted to know about skin....no topic is off the cards. In episode 4 - It's all about genital skin conditions

Jenna Hill meets Sarah Corey from Mid Ulster Speech Therapy

Sheena Thompson is joined by Maureen Hamilton from Floor It Letterkenny, an industry leader in timber, solid wood, and laminate flooring. This week, we dive deep into the art of choosing the perfect flooring for your space. Whether you’re renovating, building, or simply dreaming, this episode is packed with valuable knowledge to guide your next design decision.

The NI Cosmetic Medicine Awards are taking place on 29th November & Emma Heaney is chatting to the CMA'S Directors Michelle McTernan & Lesley McGarrity. This podcast is bought to by BTL Aesthetics Ireland Supporting clinics with Aesthetic Solutions

This week Local Women Magazine Editor Kim Kelly is joined by Jane Hardy, Laura Shivers & Sharon Gibson   This Local Women Magazine Podcast is sponsored by Cathedral Eye Clinic - Northern Ireland’s leading eye specialist

This week Emma Heaney is joined by Staci Stewart aka Mama Placenta.   Check out https://www.mamaplacentaremedies.co.uk

Denise Watson meets Kimberly Madden from Walsh's Hotel

On this podcast we are going to help you save money with some advice from Power To Switch NI. Local Women Magazine Editor Kim Kelly is joined in the studio by Aodhan O'Donnell (Power To Switch CEO)

This week Local Women Magazine Editor Kim Kelly is joined by Jane Hardy, Emma Thompson & Kerrie Miles This Local Women Magazine Podcast is sponsored by Cathedral Eye Clinic - Northern Ireland’s leading eye specialist

Emma Heaney is joined by Nicola & Mags from Dermapen Ireland. This podcast is bought to by BTL Aesthetics Ireland Supporting clinics with Aesthetic Solutions

This week Local Women Magazine Editor Kim Kelly is joined by Jane Hardy, Tina Calder & Danielle Polkey

One of Ireland’s most iconic traditional bands, Altan, will mark their 40th anniversary with two very special concerts this October in Derry and Belfast, celebrating a musical legacy that has carried the soul of Donegal’s tradition to the world stage. Kim Kelly meets Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh