50. Neil’s Journey - Banking, Big Tech & Building OCCO Coffee

To celebrate our 50th episode, Laura & Holly are joined by one of Laura’s greatest friends, Neil. They chat about Neil’s fascinating career journey - from loving life working in banking, to roles at Facebook, and now TikTok, all while bringing his dream coffee shop, OCCO Coffee in Warrenpoint, to life. The conversation covers the story behind OCCO, what inspired Neil to open the café, balancing a career in tech with running a business, and plenty of laughs as they reminisce about years of friendship. They also look back at the early days when Laura first started dating Gerrard and share some brilliant memories from nights out together. It’s a relaxed, funny conversation about friendship, taking chances, career changes, and following your passion. ☕ Grab a coffee and enjoy Episode 50!