Orlaith Carmody facts for kids

Orlaith Carmody is an Irish businesswoman and author. She is also a news reporter. She started a company called Gavin Duffy and Associates. She did this with her husband, Gavin Duffy. He is known from the TV show Dragons' Den.

Her Career Journey

Orlaith Carmody used to work as a newscaster. She was also a reporter. She worked for radio stations like LMFM and Century Radio.

She was a director at Aerga Productions. There, she earned a special award. This award helped her learn more about leading in the media world.

Orlaith is also a public speaker. She has given talks at special events called TEDx. She spoke at TEDxTallaght in 2013. She also spoke at TEDxDCU in 2015. She shared her ideas at a business meeting in Naples, Italy, in 2014.

Important Roles and Groups

Orlaith Carmody has been part of many important groups. She was on the board of RTÉ. This is Ireland's national broadcaster. She served there from 2010 to 2015.

She also helped Ablevision Ireland. This group supports people with intellectual disabilities. They help them use media and technology.

Orlaith is a founder of the Irish chapter of the International Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO). She was their president from 2014 to 2015. This group helps people who start their own businesses.

She is also the chairperson of Home and Community Care Ireland (HCCI). This group helps people get care in their homes. Orlaith is also a member of other important business groups.

Books She Has Written

Orlaith Carmody is a published author. She has written two books.

• Perform As A Leader: This book was released on 24 September 2015. It helps people learn how to be good leaders.
• Without You, Living With Loss: This book came out on 26 April 2018. It is about dealing with the loss of someone important.