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31st Mar 2015

10 Incredible Irish Women Making Their Mark In Business In 2015

This is one impressive list.

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One of the highlights of our work here at Her.ie HQ is meeting the incredible women we feature in our weekly Irish Women in Business series. From every industry you can think of, these women of all ages and backgrounds are making their mark in their chosen fields.

We’ve teamed up with An Post Admailer.ie to pick ten Irish women at different stages in their careers who are set to hit it out of the ballpark in the year ahead.

1. Katie Tsouros

Founder of Artfetch, an e-commerce platform which showcases emerging artists from all over the world. The Artfetch team curate and select original content at every price point. Katie is focused on growing the business in 2015, and she will be expanding the company’s database of artists into new and existing regions. You can check out our full interview with Katie here.

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2. Erica Brennan

The owner of two successful Dublin businesses, Erica’s business profile is set to continue to rise in 2015. Founder of The Gym Howth and Network Marketing (a company which coaches people how to develop a business from home with no overheads), Erica heads up both throughout her jam-packed week. You can check out our full interview with Erica here.

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3. Michelle Darmody

The proud owner of two thriving Dublin cafés, Michelle is one of the city’s busiest women. Not only does she run The Cake Café on Camden Street and SLICE in Stoneybatter (which she opened for business last year), Michelle has also released a book (The Cake Café Bake Book), writes a column for The Irish Examiner every weekend and is set to launch her own textile range this year. You can check out our full chat with Michelle here.

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4. Paula Rowan

When Paula started in the business world, she wanted her name to become synonymous with leather gloves, quality and elegance. Paula has achieved just that and a whole lot more with her range of leather goods and gorgeous store in Dublin’s Westbury Mall. With everyone from Kate Moss to Helen Mirren having worn her pieces, Paula’s success will only continue to grow in 2015. Click here to read our interview with Paula.

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5. Irene Trowell

Managing Director of Galway Laser & Skincare Clinic, Irene Trowell is the founder of the first dedicated laser clinic in the west of Ireland. Specialising in treatments including laser hair removal, medical microdermabrasion, glycolic skin peels, photo rejuvenation for broken veins, and laser tattoo removal, Irene’s business is set to continue to develop in 2015. Click here for our full interview with Irene.

 

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6. Rachel Kavanagh

Currently Managing Director at Glossybox UK and Ireland, Rachel has been making waves in the business world for several years having created Rockstar Tan after seeing a niche in the market for an organic self-tanning product. Already in 2015 Rachel has launched a new interactive editorial platform called Beauty Unboxed as well as special collector’s monthly box designs. You can check out our full chat with Rachel here.

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7. Emma O’Rourke

Last year 22 year old Emma founded Cheesín, a gluten free cheese snack company, based in Dublin 11. Inspired by her time spent in Brazil, Emma decided to bring  ‘pao de queijo’ (Brazilian cheese bread) to the Irish market. With plans to have cheesíns available, not just in restaurants but also in stores around Ireland, Emma has grand ambitions for her brand in the year ahead. Click here for our full interview with Emma.

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8. Kate O’Hara

Founder of café and fine foods store Kate’s Kitchen in Sligo along with her sisters Beth and Jane, Kate’s business is very much a family affair. Having bought the property in 2008, Kate has turned the store into a roaring success in the heart of Sligo, stocking everything from luxury bath and body products, to local, national and internationally-sourced fine foods. Click here for our full interview with Kate.

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9. Natasha Lynch 

The founder of Essential French, Natasha has long been recognised as one of the leading innovators in the language education sector. Her consistently forward-thinking approach to using social media and online tools for her business means she has remained on top of her game for the past 18 years. With a study hub for students and a French app in the works, there are exciting times ahead for Natasha and her business in 2015. You can check out our full interview with Natasha here.

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10. Hannah Nolan

Hannah is the brainchild behind Why Weight Ireland, an online weight loss and fitness plan that aims to change the way you think about food. Hannah began her successful business venture after shedding almost half her body weight by taking simple steps that didn’t include unrealistic fad diets and setting herself achievable goals. With a number of high-profile awards under her belt, including ‘Online Startup Business of the Year 2014’ in the Bank of Ireland Startup Awards 2014, Hannah’s success is set to continue in 2015. Our full interview with Hannah is here.

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