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At 86 years young, Billy is full of stories that stay with you - not just because of what he’s lived through, but how he’s lived through it: with honesty, warmth, humour, and the kind of wisdom you only get from loving and losing deeply. This week on BeBelle, I’m joined by someone truly special and TikTok favourite, Billy Kennedy (aka Grandad Billy).

Billy shares memories of growing up an only child in Drimnagh, falling in love with Carmel, raising six kids, and helping in his granddaughter Aine’s business The Smooth Company – all while staying grounded in kindness and generosity.

This episode is for anyone who loves a good story, a good laugh, and a good reminder that life doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful.

✨ In this episode:
Growing up in 1930s Dublin and building a life from scratch
Falling in love and marrying Carmel – his soulmate of 51 years
Raising six kids and the chaos of family life
Losing his wife and learning how to carry on
His bond with Aine and helping launch The Smooth Company
The power of showing up with love, humour and honesty
Thoughts on forgiveness, longevity, and the meaning of life

You can find The Smooth Company here: http://www.thesmoothcompany.com/ |   / thesmoothcompany__   |   / thesmoothcompany  
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Episode Chapters

00:00 – Intro & why Billy matters
02:10 – Childhood in 1930s Dublin
05:00 – Family history, loss and being an only child
08:30 – Falling in love with Carmel
10:50 – Starting work, raising six kids
13:30 – His bond with Aine & the start of The Smooth Company
15:10 – Carmel’s passing and the loneliness that followed
18:20 – Forgiveness, family and relationship advice
21:30 – Legacy, laughter and life at 84
26:00 – Final reflections & why he’s still hopeful
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