Anne Byrne’s journey from financial services to garden design entrepreneur is nothing short of inspiring. After years in banking, Anne discovered her true calling through the EMPOWER programme – and the results speak for themselves.
Anne Byrne Garden Designs now creates stunning, affordable garden plans across Ireland. Her weekly gardening column reaches thousands through the Advertiser Group, and she’s become a trusted voice in gardening magazines nationwide.
The programme equipped Anne with essential business communication skills that transformed her natural gardening talent into a sustainable enterprise. From detailed garden plans to paving solutions, Anne now helps homeowners create their dream outdoor spaces.
Anne’s success highlights the EMPOWER programme’s core values:
Starting a business from scratch is lonely,” Anne reflects. “The EMPOWER programme showed me I wasn’t alone.” This community-focused approach sets EMPOWER apart, creating lasting connections between participants.
Today, Anne believes beautiful, affordable gardens should be accessible to everyone – a philosophy that drives her growing business success.