Insight: The Stripped Back Podcast

Join Stephen Buckley and Keith Buckley on their award-winning podcast where on The Overload Segment, the lads are joined by apprentice electrician, graphic designer and FAI football coach Lena Baldock. In this engaging conversation, Lina shares her journey as a young female electrician navigating the challenges of a male-dominated industry. From her school experiences and the decision to pursue a trade, to her recognition as a finalist in the Screwfix Apprentice of the Year, Lena's story is one of resilience, empowerment, and passion. She discusses the importance of mental health, community service, and her aspirations in graphic design and business, all while emphasizing the need for authenticity and support in both trades and sports.

On the Product Of The Week Segment, the lads discuss a fire suppression device from Maus, that is a game changer for distribution boards and offers extra safety and time for occupants of the buildings where they are installed within.

On the special guest interview segment, Stephen and Keith are joined by Shane Doherty to discuss the origins and journey of his business Little Red Sauces, a hot sauce company inspired by family traditions and a passion for cooking. They delve into the challenges of navigating the food industry, including regulations and sourcing ingredients, while emphasizing the importance of inclusivity in their products.

The interview segways midway into a taste testing segment that champions both the BBQ Sauce and Louisiana Sauce available in the market from Little Red Sauces, inviting Keith's apprentices and the Robus security guard into the studio to try out the sauces on some freshly cooked wings, where everybody gives their review.

After the tasting, Stephen and Keith continue the chat with Shane and they discuss the key milestones in his business journey, including participation in the Super Value Food Academy and the significance of community support and insights into the taste testing process and the importance of feedback from friends and family. They discuss the balance between personal life and business commitments, emphasizing the need for community building and brand awareness. The conversation concludes with reflections on the joy of their work and a light-hearted song choice.

Check out Lena on Instagram @lena.baldock.

Check out Shane on Instagram @littleredsauces.

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Join Stephen Buckley and Keith Delahan on their award winning podcast where on this episode they welcome fellow electrician Ricky Byrne from Byrne Electrical Ltd back onto The Overload Segment to talk all things AM2's. They take a walk through the exam process and delve into Ricky's comprehensive step by step guide. The conversation also highlights the importance of creating an open door situation for mature learners to get into the electrical game and how the stigma around the word apprentice could be hampering that. On the special guest interview segment, Callum takes us back to his childhood and his desire to learn how to play the drums from an early age. He highlights the demands that are involved within the music industry and how it can have adverse mental and physical health effects on you if not managed correctly. The conversation takes us through his journey from playing drums on the back of a flatbed truck to touring the world and a Main Stage performance at Electric Picnic. They talk about his Eurovision experience, representing his country and how important it is to salvage the positives from the event. Callum is keen to share his knowledge with the next generation of music lovers and talks about his venture into teaching. To learn more about the guests, head over to Instagram @byrneelectricalltd and @calmcadam. To learn more about the podcast, head over to @insightthestrippedbackpodcast and press on the bio link.