Show Notes
From Lockdown to Luxury: How Vivian Built One More Thing from Scratch In this inspiring episode of Get Up 10, I sit down with Vivian, the founder and CEO of One More Thing—a luxury flower and homeware brand now stocked in Brown Thomas and Kildare Village. Vivian shares her incredible journey from leaving behind her life in Hong Kong to start anew in Ireland, where she knew no one and had no job, to building a premium brand with loyal customers and international aspirations. We talk about the early struggles, the accidental order that led to her first 60 sales, the power of one Instagram post, and the moment Brown Thomas came calling—just 10 months after she launched. This conversation is packed with wisdom on building a business from the ground up, staying authentic on social media, nurturing team culture, and finding confidence as a creative entrepreneur. Vivian’s story is proof that sometimes, one more thing can change everything.
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I am delighted to welcome Kel Galavan, better known as Mrs Smart Money, back to Get Up 10. Kel famously saved €30,000 in just one year, completely changing her relationship with money. Now she’s helping others take control of their finances and make their money work harder for them. We had a brilliant conversation about why so many women are reluctant to invest, where to start, the mistakes people make with money and why it’s never too late to take control of your financial future. We also chatted about Kel’s own business journey, the lessons she’s learned and what’s next for Mrs Smart Money. As always, plenty of honest conversation, practical advice and a few laughs along the way! If you’ve been thinking about getting smarter with your money, this episode is for you.
More Than Resilience In this episode, I sit down with the brilliant Sonya Moran for a very real conversation about life, business, resilience and what it takes to keep getting back up. We talk about the highs, the difficult moments, the lessons learned along the way and the people and experiences that shape us. Sonya’s story is one of strength, determination and perspective — but what I loved most about this conversation was the honesty. Because success is rarely a straight line. Sometimes it’s simply about getting up one more time than you’ve been knocked down. A great conversation with a great woman.
In this episode of Get Up Ten, I sit down with Xia Mulhall to talk about doing business with China. Originally from China and now working with Irish businesses, Xia brings a unique perspective on importing, exporting and navigating the Chinese market. We talk about the opportunities for Irish businesses, the mistakes companies can make, cultural differences you need to understand and what you should know before importing from or exporting to China. Xia shares practical advice from her own experience helping Irish businesses navigate the process — and gives a fascinating insight into how business really works between Ireland and China. If China is a market you’ve ever considered for your business, this episode is well worth a listen.
In this episode of Get Up Ten, I sit down with Christine Dempsey for a very real conversation about business, resilience and everything that happens along the way. Christine shares her experiences, the lessons she has learned, the challenges she has faced and why sometimes you simply have to back yourself and keep going. There are plenty of laughs, plenty of honesty and some brilliant insights for anyone building a business or navigating their own next chapter. An open, honest conversation with a brilliant woman — and definitely one worth listening to.