Join us each week as we hear the inspirational stories behind the powerhouse businesses that make up the Guaranteed Irish members' network. Guaranteed Irish Stories is sponsored by FBD Insurance, Ireland’s largest homegrown insurer.
Bootstraps & bridal bling: The story behind One Dame Lane
In this episode of Guaranteed Irish Stories, Bríd chats to Lyndsey Cavanagh, the founder of One Dame Lane - a beautifully curated jewellery brand known for its bridal collections, bespoke designs, and a loyal following online and in-store in Blackrock and Greystones.
Lyndsey shares the story of how she bootstrapped the business with just €25,000, often making jewellery on-site - with her 5-year-old daughter by her side, charming customers and helping seal the deal 💕
Together, they chat about:
💚 Sustainability as a core brand ethos, with every piece designed to last 🇪🇸 The flamboyance of Spanish women and how they inspired Lyndsey to celebrate boldness in Irish style 📦 The joy of small wins — and how one kind word from a stranger helped fuel her for six months 🛍️ Growing a retail business with heart, where personalised service, beautiful design, and word-of-mouth magic combine
This is a story of grit, elegance, and entrepreneurial spirit - and a reminder that sometimes, all it takes is belief, boldness, and a little sparkle.
On the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast we speak to trailblazers from the Guaranteed Irish business community about how their businesses stay competitive in a global marketplace, what it stands for, its contribution to the local community and its support for Irish jobs.
3 Nov 2025
From cliff edge to comeback: The story behind Cocoa Brown
On this episode of Guaranteed Irish Stories, Bríd is joined by Marissa Carter, founder of Cocoa Brown, the award-winning Irish beauty brand that changed the game with its 1 Hour Tan Mousse. Also joining the conversation is her husband and business partner, Ronan O’Flaherty.
Together, they share the story behind the meteoric rise of Cocoa Brown and the grit it took to survive the bumps along the way.
✨ How a surprise endorsement from Kris Jenner catapulted the brand into the global spotlight — and what it meant for Cocoa Brown’s future 🔥 The firestorm of 2019, when the business nearly collapsed overnight 📈 How they’ve fought back, winning back shelf space and consumer trust with quiet determination. Why Marissa is fiercely proud to be part of the Guaranteed Irish community — and how Irish brands lift each other up
This episode is all about resilience, reinvention, and real talk from one of Ireland’s most inspiring female founders
6 Oct 2025
Reaching for the stars: The story behind Dr. Norah Patten’s mission to space
In this very special episode of Guaranteed Irish Stories, Bríd speaks to Dr. Norah Patten — award-winning STEM advocate, aerospace engineer, and Ireland’s future astronaut 🌍🚀.
Raised in Co. Mayo with a lifelong obsession with space, Norah’s dream is now becoming a reality: in June 2024, it was announced that she will undertake a commercial spaceflight, making history for Ireland.
They discuss:
📈 The rapid growth of Ireland’s space sector, including her work at Réaltra — Ireland’s only 100% Irish-owned space electronics company
🧪 What astronaut training actually involves, from 4G force simulations to underwater testing and everything in between
🌌 Her exciting upcoming mission, and what it means for young people dreaming big in STEM
Dr. Patten is also this year’s recipient of the Guaranteed Irish Special Recognition Award for her incredible contribution to science, space, and education.
This is one small step for Norah… one giant leap for Irish innovation.
On the Guaranteed Irish Stories podcast we speak to trailblazers from the Guaranteed Irish business community about how their businesses stay competitive in a global marketplace, what it stands for, its contribution to the local community and its support for Irish jobs.
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317,572
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4.7 / 5
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Podcast Authority Score: 79 / 100
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94
YouTube
82
Engagement
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