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Everyday Business podcast with Aidan Donnelly

Episode 55 with Una Herlihy and Rebekah Brooks, The Indie List

26th June, 2025

We are delighted to bring you the 55th episode of the podcast series 'Everyday Business with Aidan Donnelly' with guests Úna Herlihy and Rebekah Brooks, The Indie List.

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This podcast brings you insightful conversation between Aidan Donnelly and entrepreneurs and business owners/management with their own unique story to tell. A new episode of the series will be released biweekly. You can listen to 'Everyday Business with Aidan Donnelly' via any of your usual podcast providers.

About Úna Herlihy and Rebekah Brooks

In the shifting landscape of modern work, freelancing has become a global movement. While digital marketplaces connecting businesses with freelance talent are emerging worldwide, Ireland has its own distinctive answer: The Indie List.

Born during the uncertainty of the 2020 pandemic, what founders Úna Herlihy and Peter McPartlin created, has grown into a sophisticated talent platform hosting over 1,500 marketing freelancers that has channelled more than €5M directly to independent professionals across Ireland.

The Indie List has now entered an exciting new chapter with a refreshed leadership team. Úna Herlihy continues as co-founder and CEO, but is joined by Rebekah Brooks as Managing Director, bringing new energy and vision to the company's ambitious plans.

Úna Herlihy is a marketing strategist, entrepreneur, and champion of independent talent. With a career spanning over three decades across agency and consultancy roles, she has helped countless businesses successfully navigate the evolving marketing landscape.

Rebekah Brooks is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience, having founded three successful businesses spanning SaaS and marketing agencies. Her entrepreneurial mindset and growth-focused approach make her the ideal leader to guide The Indie List through its next phase of expansion.

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The participants in this podcast have done so for the purpose of sharing their own individual business experiences. Some are clients of Davy and some are not. They have not received a gratuity or other payment for their time in making the Podcast. The views expressed throughout are their own.

WARNING: The information in this Podcast is not a recommendation or investment research. It does not purport to be financial advice. You should speak to your advisor, in the context of your own personal circumstances, prior to making any financial or investment decision.