PhorestFM: S10 Launches on February 23rd, 2026

The PhorestFM podcast aired its first episode back in December 2016 with two co-hosts: myself, and Killian Vigna. In retrospect, a bit of a pilot at the time. (clips in the background) If you were to make a parallel with business stages, the first three seasons were… kind of our “startup” years. 

Then came Season 4 in 2020. That’s when the podcast solidified its identity and intent, shaped by the voices of people showing up day in and day out, boldly and authentically for their teams, clients, and communities through the hardships and uncertainty at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. (clips in the background)

We wished Killian the best in his next chapter midway through Season 5 and spent the next couple of seasons exploring what the show’s future might hold. After a reset year of reruns in 2024, we came back with a slightly different approach in Season 9, and one you can expect again going into this year. Episode drops every 2nd week, more bonus and storytelling episodes than ever in one season, live recorded panel discussion episodes, guest co-hosts… I mean, looking back at it all, what a journey we’ve been on together.

But – wait- how rude of me — hi! 

Speaking, your longstanding, resident host, Alex Bélisle-Springer.

What I’m trying to say is, for the past nine seasons, PhorestFM has been steadily putting down roots. Growing slowly, but steadily, like the trees in the Phorest Phorest out in Longford, Ireland. And every episode’s been its own brand of fertiliser, carrying insight, knowledge, lessons, new ideas, and stories. Many, many of those. And from small seeds, the show has grown. Enough to change the landscape. If you’re new here, you can consider yourself officially caught up on the context behind how we got here.

I feel as though my role here is somewhat that of an archivist, facilitating and, as I said in last year’s trailer, inherently building an anthology by and for the industry. And now, we get to say: “Look at what we’ve grown together, and where that allows us to go next.”

So our intent going into S10 is to bring you the energy of the rooms we create and/or find ourselves in this year and make it a season bound by conversations that bring us forward. (light pause)

Whether you’re joining us from the salon floor, the treatment room, the clinic or an industry event, the car park between clients, or the commute home before or after a long day, we’re here to amplify community voices all around the globe. We’re here when you need a spark of inspiration or an extra dose of courage to branch out. When you need a new perspective or someone to listen. Really listen.

Because more than software, we’re on a mission, together with our community, to build a stronger industry. One we’ll always fight to see soar.

Speaking of which… 

The year is 2026, the local time is now, and what’s next… is up to us.

If this feels like your kind of journey—bring a friend with you. Season 10 starts Monday, February 23rd with a Live From the Phorest Summit 2026 bonus episode. Subscribe or follow wherever you get your podcasts. 

Together, we grow.

Or like one would say in Irish…

Le chéile, táimid ag fás