Conversations with the Brains Behind Ireland's Best Companies - Featuring Aine Kilkenny, Co-Founder of Riley

The Engage People Podcast · 2023-09-26

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In this episode of the Engage People podcast, our host Paul McClatchie speaks with Aine Kenny, co-founder of Riley, an Irish business that offers a subscription service for 100% organic cotton period products.

Aine shares the story of how Riley came to be, driven by the founders' own experience of not having access to period products when they needed them. She discusses the company's mission to provide sustainable and accessible products, and their expansion into supplying corporates.

Listen in for valuable insights and key learnings:

Act with passion and speed - Aine and her co-founders swiftly turned their business idea into reality, launching Riley just four months later. Celebrate milestones - Aine emphasizes the importance of celebrating even the smallest wins. Leverage media coverage - Media played a crucial role in raising awareness about Riley.Educate and raise awareness - Aine stresses the significance of education and open conversations about female health. Riley conducts workshops and programs to empower girls and boys, fostering inclusivity and informed discussions about menstruation.Address period poverty - Riley aims to combat period poverty by providing accessible and sustainable products. Collaborative change - Aine believes that breaking taboos and fostering inclusivity in menstruation requires collective effort.

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