Enterprising

About Enterprising

Each episode on the WestBIC podcast we discuss an entrepreneurial topic and delve deeper into what it takes to be a successful startup in Ireland. Featuring guest expert speakers and entrepreneurs with start-ups at various stages who will give their insights and experiences of the startup process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

WestBIC

Category

business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 May 2020

Latest episode

28 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

35 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Jul 2026

   Communicating, Curiosity & Connecting: A Conversation with Evelyn Glynn

   In this episode, Alison McGonagle from WestBIC sits down with Evelyn Mc Glynn, entrepreneur, author, trainer and business coach with a passion for empowering women in business, building strong networks and encouraging a culture of giving across both business and community. Evelyn's own story is one of resilience and reinvention: after 20 years as a stay-at-home mum, she launched her marketing career in her 40s, proof that it's never too late to start and succeed. As owner of evelynmcmarketing.com, she's celebrating 14 years in business, mentoring SMEs to grow, adapt and thrive, and building extensive networks across Donegal and Europe along the way. In this conversation, Evelyn talks openly about starting her journey later in life, tackling imposter syndrome and learning to name your inner critic, and how to navigate marketing trends on a limited budget. She digs into the crucial difference between working in your business versus on it, and why solving a real problem for your customer, with clarity on exactly what you're offering, is at the heart of it all. Evelyn is also the face behind the much-loved Donegal Mammy brand, sharing relatable, humorous and heartfelt takes on everyday life and community. As founder of Donegal Giving, she's built a community-led initiative celebrating the power of giving time, talent and support, including a Transition Year programme that helps young people build confidence and discover their own capacity to give back. This is a conversation about communication, curiosity and connection, and about what's possible when you commit to all three, at any stage of life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   11 May 2026

   From Ideas to Action with Rebecca Lyons

   What does it actually take to scale a small business without burning out, losing focus, or watching another business plan gather dust in a drawer? We recently sat down with Rebecca Lyons, founder of BEXL and creator of The Momentum Map, to get into exactly that. Her advice for overwhelmed founders is refreshingly simple: tackle one thing at a time, and turn off your emails for an hour to actually get the work done. On negotiation, she makes the case for leaving ego at the door, coming prepared, and flipping your mindset to find the win-win. We also got into what scaling without burnout really looks like in practice, not as a slogan, but as a set of choices founders can make day to day. And her one-page Momentum Map cuts through the noise to help founders move from scattered ideas to focused, meaningful action. Rebecca brings over two decades of experience inside scaling businesses, combining deep financial expertise with hands-on operational know-how, and it shows. If you're a founder feeling overwhelmed and drowning in advice, this one is for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   3 Feb 2026

   Navigating AI: Models, Prompts and Decision-Making

   In this episode of WestBIC’s Enterprising Podcast, Greg Heaslip breaks down the practical side of using AI in business. From understanding different AI models to crafting effective prompts using the CLEAR framework, Greg shares actionable insights for entrepreneurs looking to leverage AI tools intelligently. He discusses why human judgement remains essential when working with AI, and explores how start-ups can use AI for customer discovery and market research. Whether you're AI-curious or already experimenting with tools like ChatGPT, this conversation offers grounded advice on making AI work for your business without losing sight of what matters most: your own critical thinking and customer understanding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

9,523

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 24 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

11

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

27

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Guest appearances

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