Ep 59 - Kerry Hanaphy: Bold Career Moves to Beauty Mogul

In this week’s episode, we sit down with the one and only Kerry Hanaphy, founder of one of Ireland’s best-known aesthetics clinics. A powerhouse in the industry and a multi-award-winning entrepreneur, Kerry is a true inspiration.

We dive into her incredible journey—from her humble beginnings, getting into school and moving to the UK to train as a nurse, where hands-on experience was part of the job from day one.

We explore: • Her early career and the personal challenges she overcame • The global company that allowed her to work in multiple countries • The turning point: returning to do a training course that opened the door to a side hustle—starting with house calls and a chair in a hair salon in Tallaght, eventually building a network of over 50 salons • The pivotal decision to go full-time as an aesthetic practitioner—one that hinged entirely on securing finance for a new car (!)

We also chat about everything from Botox and “Brotox” to cutting-edge procedures like Morpheus8, lip fillers, and anti-wrinkle injections.

Plus, Kerry shares: • What she looks for when hiring new team members • The exciting expansion of her brand with a brand-new clinic opening in Cork

Kerry is a legend in her space—authentic, driven, and deeply passionate about what she does.

👉 Learn more at kerryhanaphy.com

Follow Kerry on Instagram (Link)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-hanaphy-26611023/

Thanks to the guys in D2 Podcast Studio for putting the edit together.

This episode is brought to you by Top Drawer Talent — the Supply Chain & Procurement Specialists.

HERE WE GO!

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