In this episode of The Natural Resilience Podcast, host Ciaran May sits down with Rory King, founder of Rory’s Travel Club, to uncover how he built one of Ireland’s fastest-growing travel communities — from zero to over one million members.

🎙️ Discover the story behind Rory’s explosive growth, how he turned an idea into a thriving travel movement, and the lessons every founder can take from his journey of resilience, leadership and bold decision-making.

🧭 In this episode: How Rory’s Travel Club started with zero budget and big vision The marketing secrets that fuelled 1M+ members How Rory overcame setbacks and built a loyal community What’s next for Rory’s Travel Club and his mission to reshape travel in Ireland 🔗 Watch, learn and be inspired — whether you’re a founder, entrepreneur or someone chasing your own version of freedom.

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Putting Northern Ireland on the world stage..

Graham Fitzgerald is the COO of the Irish Football Association and was heavily involved in the recent historic boxing fight at Windsor Park where local lad Lewis Crocker became World Champion in his hometown of Belfast. This is a fascinating insight into the power of collaboration between huge organisations, leadership and the positive impact of sport.
We begin a few months out from that historic boxing event in Belfast from early stage negotiations right through to the final bell with Windsor Park illuminated and beamed across the world on TV. We got some phenomenal insights into leadership from Graham before looking into the future and discussing very exciting plans for football in Northern Ireland with the development of state of the art facilities in Galgorm.

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Annette Kelly is the founder of one of Ireland's most recognisable wellbeing brands in Little Penny Thoughts.

In episode 11 of The Natural Resilience Podcast, Annette shares how she went from starting her brand without any of her friends and family knowing as she was afraid of other peoples opinions but she had the courage to embrace her authenticity, her life changed so much for the better. This is the first time Annette has shared her personal story including navigating mental health challenges and a recent ADHD diagnosis.
This episode was recorded live in front of 200 people in The Balmoral Hotel, Belfast. We are back again in November for another live podcast event with another two huge guests in Linda Stinson and Ryan Curtis, tickets are available here - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-na...

Our flagship January event is back in The Europa Hotel, Belfast this January where you can join 300 like minded people for a self development with a difference. This years event is called The Hero's Journey and will show you how to navigate your way to success using your inner compass. Tickets are available here - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-he...

This episode was recorded live in Balmoral Hotel, Belfast in front of 200 people. 
Dr Michael Mc Killop is one of Ireland's most decorated athletes ever with 4 Paralympic gold medals among his impressive haul. 

At a young age Michael's parents were informed that he had cerebral palsy and may never walk, he went on to run for Ireland on the global stage. This is a story that encapsulates one of life's great lessons - Be careful who you take advice from.

In this episode, Michael shares phenomenal insights into the mind of an elite level athlete which he describes as the gold medal mindset.

A very human story, raw as it is inspiring, we hope you enjoy this one as much as I enjoyed recording and as much as the live audience enjoyed listening. On that note, we have another Live Podcast event in Balmoral Hotel, Belfast on the evening of 13th November 2025. Our two guests have been confirmed as Ryan Curtis and Linda Stinson.

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Rhys Mc Kee is an MMA fighter currently fighting around the world in the UFC. His journey to the top has been anything but easy. Perhaps that's what makes him one of the most grounded and humble elite level athletes we have interviewed.

This is without doubt the most in depth insight into the mind of a world class fighter that you will ever hear. The mental preparation, mantras and little techniques used in the run up to a fight, flicking the switch from Rhys the father and husband to Skeletor the warrior that wants to hurt his opponent in the cage.

Hear Rhys talk about picking up aspects of body language from his opponent, to explaining how he processes walking to the cage and the nirvana of tapping into his flow state where he becomes "shark like" in the cage.

It may sound brutal but it is a beautiful description of the peak of human performance in combats sports. A mindset that few can understand.
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Born In Armagh, Sam went on to join the elite, Royal Marine Commandos serving in both Afghanistan and Iraq. A tragic accident involving his best friend despite heroic actions from Sam seen him honoured with a George Cross medal for bravery. Only a handful of recipients of this coveted medal exist around the world.

After a stint in London working for a billionaire hedge fund manager, Sam came home to Northern Ireland to launch Juice Jar. With 7 Juice Jar shops across the UK and Ireland Sam has embraced the entrepreneurial journey with the same gusto as he embraced life - going all in.
This is an inspiring, honest and thought provoking conversation with an incredible human being in Sam Shepard.

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Rob Mc Connell is the CEO of ICC Belfast, Waterfront and Ulster Hall. Two iconic venues in the heart of Belfast that have facilitated some of the largest and most memorable concerts, conferences and sporting events in the recent history of Northern Ireland.

Rob has studied the art of leadership around the world and implemented his own style forged by lessons learned from his humble beginnings on how to get the most from his people for his people.
This is a masterclass on Leadership touching on topics such as navigating change, A.I and how to get a team aligned to your vision.

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Richard Moore was blinded by being shot in the face by a British Soldier when he was 10 years old in his hometown of Derry in 1972. Despite loosing his sight in such a traumatic way Richard returned to school, went on to University, got married and had two children. "I have learned to see life in a different way" Richard held no bitterness towards the soldier that shot him. He eventually met the soldier named Charles in 2006 and the two became friends. Richard also developed a friendship with His Holiness, The Dalai Lama and spoke all over the world on The Power of Forgiveness and Compassion. This is an extraordinary story from an extraordinary man.

Richard is the Founder and Director of an amazing charity called "Children in Crossfire" You can their website here - https://www.childrenincrossfire.org/

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"The bigger the light, the darker the shadow"

In episode 5,  Ciaran sits down with his friend Pat Divilly. Pat is one of Ireland's leading voices on all things wellbeing, coaching and a holistic approach to high performance. Pat is also a breathwork teacher trainer and has just realised his highly anticipated third book, "Shadow Work"

In this episode Pat reveals what shadow-work is, how its an integral way to develop your self awareness and ultimately how you can improve your quality of life by accepting all aspects of self. A phenomenal and thought provoking episode with a true thought -leader on all things wellness.

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In this episode Ciaran sits down with global MMA star, Paul Hughes. Paul reflects on his career to date and how a dark and challenging period coping with a repetitive hand injury helped shaped his incredible mindset and outlook on life that has taken him from his beloved Lavey in County Derry to the World Stage.

This is an incredible insight into the mind of an elite level athlete and a refreshingly grounded approach to success from a young man in his 20's who is fast becoming one of the most exciting athletes in the world.

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On 12th June 2025, in Balmoral Hotel, Belfast we are having our first LIVE Podcast event where Ciaran will interview Dr Michael Mc Killop MBE and Annette Kelly of Little Penny Thoughts live on stage in front of 200 people before an interactive Q and A with from the audience. There are some tickets remaining here - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-natural-resilience-podcast-live-event-tickets-1277988360589?aff=oddtdtcreator

Ciaran sits down with former Ulster and Ireland Rugby legend Andrew Trimble to get an insight into the mindset to compete as an elite level on the world stage.
Andrew reflects on a phenomenal careers which seen him win the 6 Nations with Ireland in 2014 alongside several player of the year awards on top that famous win over the All Blacks in Chicago.
Andrews post-sporting career is as every bit as successful having founded, scaled and sold his sports tech firm Kairos to Teamworks in 2024.
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Ciaran sits down with Mary Peters, a truly remarkable human being who achieved her potential and then spent the rest of her life helping others to do the same.

Mary Peters famously won a gold medal at the 1972 Olympics in Munich. Listen to this fascinating story of the mindset, resilience and determination it took for a young Mary to train in the midst of war and violence on the streets of Belfast before setting up her charity, The Mary Peters Trust, which has went on to help thousands of local athletes in its 50 year formation.

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Episode 1 - Ciaran sits down with Carl Frampton who reflects on his boxing career which led him to become a two-weight world champion and one of Northern Irelands most iconic athletes while looking forward to the future and discussing his exciting plans as part of his entrepreneurial journey with Stablemate Whiskey.

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