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Wicklow BranchNetwork Ireland Wicklow is a business organisation founded in 2016 by Rebecca Harrison, former President of Network Ireland and owner of Fishers of Newtownmountkennedy. The branch has become a thriving hub for businesswomen from a variety of industries and has been growing steadily since its inception. Each month, the branch hosts a coffee morning and a series of evening events, which provide opportunities for members to connect and build meaningful business relationships. This year's theme, "Re-connect," highlights the importance of in-person meetings in fostering business connections, and all of the branch's events in 2023 will be held in person. The members of Network Ireland are a diverse group of women, including entrepreneurs, SME owners, professionals, leaders in indigenous and multinational organizations, non-profits, charities, arts, and the public sector. All events can be found on Eventbrite under Network Ireland Wicklow and on dedicated social media channels. Connect with our branch:
Committee Joanne Costello
President
Xmedia
Wicklow Branch Joanne Costello PresidentXmedia Joanne is a multi award winning fashion stylist and creative director with a wealth of experience in the industry. She received her education in fashion styling at Central St. Martins College of Art & Design in London and has been working in the field since 2011. Her expertise has earned her a position as a fashion presenter on Ireland AM TV, as well as several writing credits for top fashion publications. She has styled high-profile events, shoots, and covers for designers, brands, and celebrities, both domestically and internationally. Joanne was recognized as one of the rising names in the fashion world by RTÉ in 2013, and later featured by European Fashion TV as a "One to Watch" in 2015. She had the honour of styling the Irish Eurovision entry that year and has continued to support emerging Irish musicians by styling their video shoots and TV appearances. Before her career in fashion, Joanne spent over 15 years in corporate management within the High Net Worth Insurance industry. In 2015, she leveraged her extensive experience to launch Xmedia, a full-service end-to-end production agency comprised of a talented collective of Irish-based professionals in the fields of multi-media, photography, videography, styling, and vod/podcast production. Kathrina Shine
Newsletter Co-ordinator
Gallery@No:5 /Palette Knife Productions
Wicklow Branch Kathrina Shine Newsletter Co-ordinatorGallery@No:5 /Palette Knife Productions I joined Network Ireland in 2018 . As an active member I have attended as many events as possible. In 2022 I won the Creative Professional award for the Wicklow Branch and attended the National Conference. In 2023 I joined the Wicklow Branch Committee. Christina Clarkin
Ex Officio & PRO & Social Media Officer
MX3 Marketing Experience Delivered
Wicklow Branch Christina Clarkin Ex Officio & PRO & Social Media OfficerMX3 Marketing Experience Delivered As Director of MX3 Marketing Experience Delivered (www.mx-3.ie), I have the privilege of working with business owners to help them spread their brand message across digital and traditional media by building and implementing smarter marketing strategies. Networking has played a huge role in the development of my business and me as a person over the past number of years. The community spirit, support and tenacity of the members in Wicklow and across Network Ireland as a whole is what attracted me to join in 2017, and it was the best decision I could have made at the time. I knew I was in the right place from the first day I visited the Wicklow branch for an evening event under the stewardship of Louisa Meehan at the time. Since then, I have been delighted to support our Wicklow branch on the committee and I was honoured to be the Wicklow branch President for 2022. I look forward to supporting Joanne Costello in 2023 as EX Officio. Debbie Sudding
Website Officer
The Ultrasound Suite
Wicklow Branch Debbie Sudding Website OfficerThe Ultrasound Suite I have a passion for providing a professional, sympathetic, reassuring and affordable private ultrasound service to my community. The Ultrasound Suite offers a wide variety of medical and maternity ultrasound scans and is based out of 3 GP clinics on the East Coast of Ireland. Louisa Meehan
Sponsorship Officer
Woodview HRM
Wicklow Branch Louisa Meehan Sponsorship OfficerWoodview HRM Director, Woodview HRM; PT Lecturer, UCD & Smurfit Louisa is the owner of Woodview HRM specialising in providing expert Human Resource and Workplace Mediation Solutions to organisations through both consultancy and the training of Leadership skills. Woodview HRM cover all HR needs during the employee lifecycle including HR policies, performance management, managerial development, workplace mediation, and disciplinary issues. In addition, she lecturers in the field of HR and Organisational Behaviour in UCD & Smurfit School of Business. As a strong supporter of women in business Louisa was a founding member of the Network Ireland Wicklow Branch and was the National President of Network Ireland for 2020 supporting the development of professional women. Louisa sits on the board of management for Educate Together Secondary School Wicklow and is Chair for the Lucena (CAHMS) parents & supporters forum. Dawn Leane
Membership Officer
Leane Empower and Leane Leaders
Wicklow Branch Dawn Leane Membership OfficerLeane Empower and Leane Leaders Dawn has been a member of Network Ireland since 2017. She is a former President of Network Ireland Wicklow and current Membership Officer. Dawn has also been an active member of the mentoring panel. In her day job, Dawn supports professional women in navigating their environment, overcoming barriers and obstacles, addressing the unwritten rules and norms of behaviour at work. She speaks and writes on matters of diversity, inclusion and equality. Rachael Davis
Events Officer
Remedy Pilates & Physiotherapy
Wicklow Branch Rachael Davis Events OfficerRemedy Pilates & Physiotherapy My name is Rachael Davis and I run a healthcare practice called Remedy, helping to sustain physical health and reduce the impact of pain and pathology through Pilates and Rehabilitation. Demand for healing, with an opening to guide the gap between physical, mental and emotional health, a new brand called Repower was created. Supporting sincere interest in sustaining wholesome mind and body health using 3 simple steps - Rethink mind and body, Restore movement and function, Recharge vitality, all leading to true fulfillment. With an honors degree in Rehabilitation Therapy and as a Clinical Exercise Therapist the next step to support the mindset needed for wholesome health was to train as a Mind-Body Performance Coach. Combining these skills, the intention is to unlock what really matters, moving mind and body forward in life, work, sport, career and relationships. The experience working alongside senior citizens, casual fitness enthusiasts, professional athletes in the UK and Ireland, as well as in hospitals and multi-approach health studios in Australia has given insight into the diverse needs and demands of life's ages and stages. Working with Katie Taylor on her journey to Olympic Gold was a highlight in understanding the commitment that a champion performance needs. Getting to know Katie on a personal and professional level it is evident how important healthy habits, resilience and robustness are in achieving valuable goals. Being human and not wanting to train some days, discipline is the secret that leads to continued success. Big wins are important. Equally important are the little wins every day. Working with the Move 4 Parkinson's association and senior citizen community, it is evident that the goals of being independent and able to put your socks on, is completely priceless. Listening to stories of how people of all ages overcome both mind and body obstacles is heart warming and has become my why. Proud to be a committee member of Network Ireland encouraging business women to reach goals in healthy and wholesome ways. Having won business awards for innovative thinking in health and wellbeing in 2018, 2019 and 2020 keeps motivation and drive high. Being in love with work and the desire to help people thrive, it is ultra important to step away to recharge. A Mum to active boys and our dog Buster, time put into movement and mindset, personal development, present in the Wicklow hills hiking and mountain biking, playing for the local basketball team, and finally becoming an early bird instead of a night owl are some of my bespoke tools for health, happiness, purpose and meaning. To connect with me email rachael@remedypilates.ie To browse what we do Instagram Remedy Facebook Remedy Remedy Pilates Website Anne TarpeyMcNally
Events Officer
Pretty Woman Boutique
Wicklow Branch Anne TarpeyMcNally Events OfficerPretty Woman Boutique Proud owner of Pretty Woman Boutique based in Main Street, Greystones. 9 years opened this July, offering contemporary and edgy fashion at affordable prices to ladies far and wide. We pride ourselves in Customer Service, offering advice and styling to our customers. Watch out for our daily posts on Instagram & Facebook for your fashion fix on New Arrivals & Styling tips. Prettywomangreystones.ie is our online shop where you can peruse at your leisure. You are what you wear! Jean Evans
Membership Officer
NetworkMe
Wicklow Branch Jean Evans Membership OfficerNetworkMe NetworkMe offers training, speaking, facilitation, mentoring and coaching on all areas of networking. As someone who has networked both at corporate and career level, to networking in the SME community, Jean shares unique insights into networking from the perspective of a shy introvert. Jean Evans is an expert on all things networking which is why she founded NetworkMe. It is her passion, and one that is borne out of experience and plenty of trial and error, mistakes and mishaps. Through her blogs, podcast and social media channels, Jean shares tips, tricks, hacks and ideas on how to become an effective networker in business and in professional life. She firmly believes that if all business owners and ambitious professionals learn to network successfully that they will grow in confidence, both personally and professionally. And with growing confidence, businesses will excel, flourish and it will be a rising tide effect. Most things in business can be outsourced. The one thing that can’t be outsourced is learning how to connect with other people and how to build strategic, effective and solid relationships. Jean is also a qualified DiSC Facilitator. ww.networkingjean.ie Niamh Comber
Secretary
DNG
Wicklow Branch Niamh Comber SecretaryDNG Niamh is head of franchising at DNG (Douglas Newman Good) working with over 65 franchise offices around Ireland! She has run and coordinated many training programmes and believes in upskilling and continual professional development. Niamh empowers her franchise business owners to take control of their businesses by implementing proven procedures, technology & industry standards and streamlining processes. Niamh is hugely passionate about helping clients build progressive, sustainable and profitable businesses and has been working in the estate agency industry for almost 20 years. Niamh is a Registered Valuer and an associate member of the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland - SCSI, the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors - RICS and the Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers - IPAV. Niamh joined Network Ireland in 2021 and is delighted to be involved as a secretary of NI Wicklow in 2022. NI has helped me develop strategies and processes for certain aspects of my business and I am proud to be a member of NI.Niamh is also a mentor to women in business through Agents Together and the SCSI Mentorship Program and a non-executive board member of CWVC, a committee volunteer of The Wicklow Hospice gardening team and member of Wicklow Rotary Club. Emma McKernan
Treasurer
McKernan & Co.Chartered Acc
Wicklow Branch Emma McKernan TreasurerMcKernan & Co.Chartered Acc Principal Accountant at McKernan and Co. Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors. |