Founder & Family Collective
Episodes
#16 | Kate Nicholl | From School to Stormont
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What’s it actually like to go from school corridors… to Stormont?In this episode of the Founder & Family Collective, I sit down with Kate Nich...
#15 | Elanna & Paddy - Pearl Beauty | Falling in Love & Building a Beauty Empire
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is about more than business.Before Pearl Beauty, there was a relationship.Before the growth, the pressure, and the brand there was just t...
#14 | Gary McIldowney | The Slim's Healthy Kitchen Story- Business, Food & Family
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Founder & Family Collective Podcast, Declan sits down with Gary McIldowney, the founder behind Slim’s Healthy Kitchen.Gar...
#13 | Pete Snodden | Passion, Parenting and longevity
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most people know Pete Snodden as the voice waking the country up each morning on the Cool FM Breakfast Show.But staying at the top for decades doesn’...
#12 Whytematter | The Highs, The lows & still showing up
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Highs made them feel like they were taking over the world. The lows made them question everything.This week Declan sits down with founders of Whyt...
#11 | Craig Gilroy | Gratitude, High Standards & Fatherhood
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Declan sits down with former Ulster and Ireland international Craig Gilroy for a conversation about gratitude, ambition and life after elite sport.Fro...
#10 | Rebecca Adamson | Pilates, Passion & Presence
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Founder & Family Podcast, Declan sits down with Rebecca Adamson, founder of Bondi Pilates, for an honest conversation about...
#9 | Stuart McCloskey | More than Matchday
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
.From the intensity of matchday to the quiet responsibility of home life.In this episode, Declan sits down with Ulster and Ireland centre Stuart McClo...
#8 | Dave Elliott | Pedals, Punchlines & Parenting
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Boxing Day special episode Declan sits down with comedian Dave Elliott to talk cycling miles for charity, punchlines and the chaos of Dad life...
#7 | Eamonn Holmes | Father & Son
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A special episode. A rare conversation.This week Declan sits down with someone who’s shaped his life more than any guest ever could, his dad, Eamonn...
#6 | Chloe McAnirn | Complexions, Christmas & Calm in the chaos
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chloe joins Declan at the Founders Table. They discuss her buisness, Chloco, and debate self care, what a successful Christmas looks like plus the bal...
#5 | Olivia Mulholland | Creativity, purpose & balance
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode Declan is joined by Olivia Mulholland, founder of Olivia's Haven, to talk all things business, balance and burnout plus mayb...
#4 | Chris Suitor | Taking a breath
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris joins Declan at the Founders Table where they talk tailoring, business pressure, breath work and an exclusive announcement !
#3 | The Founder's Table | Fitness, Balance & Legacy Vs Lifestyle
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this first instalment of The Founder’s Table, Declan sits down with his business partner Dean McFarland to explore the realities of entrepreneurs...
#2 | Caitlyn & Tony Hegarty | Parenting, Partnership & Pressure
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode Declan sits down with Caitlyn and Tony. They discuss married life, both being successful entrepreneurs and how they balance it a...
#1 | Dean McFarland | Juggling life, business and everything in between
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, Declan sits down with his long time friend and business partner, Dean. With 20 years of friendship and over a decade buildin...