MC & Guest Speaker
2021 marked the beginning of an exciting journey for me as an MC, opening numerous doors to engaging experiences. Over the past five years, I've had the privilege of MC'ing and organising the Cookery Demonstrations at the Ballymaloe Festival of Food. Collaborating with talented chefs before their stage demonstrations—gathering recipes, addressing their needs, and ensuring a seamless performance—has been both enjoyable and immensely fulfilling.
Additionally, I have been honoured to MC the Coeliac Society's Annual Gluten Free Roadshow for three years. This event has allowed me to connect with remarkable individuals who share inspiring stories. Understanding the challenges faced by those with gluten intolerance or Coeliac disease has been eye-opening; it highlighted the importance of creating safe dining experiences for them. With 1 in 5 people in Ireland affected by gluten-related issues, I am now committed to deepening my knowledge in this area to better support my clients and their customers.
My experience extends to working with The Associated Craft Butchers of Ireland, where I facilitated an interactive day showcasing exceptional butchery skills through competitive events. The intensity of these competitions truly brings out the best in participants. I also served as a judge for the National Irish Steak Challenge, which celebrated the craftsmanship of craft butchers.
For the past three years, I've had the privilege of selecting four chefs to feature on the Savour Kilkenny Taste Stage, where I also MC'd their demonstrations. Furthermore, I led a Foodpreneurs demonstration in collaboration with LEO Kilkenny, conducting a live cookery demo while discussing business journeys with local food entrepreneurs. This initiative was a resounding success, fostering connections with aspiring food business owners.
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Collaborating with passionate individuals allows me to make a meaningful impact while enjoying great company. If you're looking for an energetic and dedicated MC for your next event, feel free to reach out at tracie@traciedaly.com.
Speaker
Having walked the walk of owning, running, and closing an award-winning cafe I can now talk the talk from a place of compassion, understanding, heartache, and the knowledge that I would do it all over again for the same outcome if given a second chance!
To love and lose can make you or break you!
My experience sent me on a journey to create the woman, advisor, advocate, mentor, and coach that I needed when I sat on my bakery kitchen floor, surrounded by combi ovens, stainless steel, and a broken spirit.
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I now know that that had to happen. It was meant to be that way!
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I achieved outstanding results from that business. I won awards and accolades because we were niche and outstanding. The recession kicked my ass and forced my hand and closing was the best option. I watched my business decline for 6 months. But I made a strategic decision and choice: I left not owing one fekn penny! My suppliers were my priority along with my team and the bank! We left with the same integrity that we started with. My values will always inform my decisions! A gift I take from my late & brilliant father, Malachy Daly.
Mindset is the secret ingredient to success
Getting back up and knowing that my purpose was to teach, educate and inspire allows me to be this brave, outspoken, inspiring 40-something-year-old who is only interested in adding value at every opportunity. I see the merit of that experience and how it fuels my every day- to minimise the pain a small business can have on its owner. This is the sole reason I Coach and Mentor in this space.
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Let's work together to create an honest and open chat about business, hurdles, overcoming challenges, and how brain training for that mindset shift is essential to thriving. Let's inspire your audience to try harder, think differently, and get out of their comfort zone.