The latest guest in the Downtown Den podcast is the chief executive officer of FC United Natalie Atkinson. In this candid discussion with Downtown boss, Frank McKenna, Natalie shares her journey into football, the journey of FC United and its community involvement and the progress and future of womens football. For more information on FC United visit https://fc-utd.co.uk/ Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn.

The latest guest in the Downtown Den podcast is the chief executive officer of FC United Natalie Atkinson. In this candid discussion with Downtown boss, Frank McKenna, Natalie shares her journey into football, the journey of FC United and its community involvement and the progress and future of womens football. For more information on FC United visit <a href="https://fc-utd.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://fc-utd.co.uk/</a> Connect with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-atkinson-34218080/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Natalie on LinkedIn</a>.

S2. E9. Winning Women - Natalie Atkinson

Next up on the Downtown Den podcast we have Sophie Gilmore, Managing Director of Hybrid Training Centre. In conversation with Frank McKenna, Sophie discusses her journey from leaving school with no GCSE's to apprentice hairdresser to Hybrid. She is also candid in her struggles with imposter syndrome and her views on how the education system could be altered to benefit the majority of students. For more infomraiton about Hybrid Training Services visit: https://hybridtec.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hybridtechnicalservices/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hybrid-technical-services/

Next up on the Downtown Den podcast we have Sophie Gilmore, Managing Director of Hybrid Training Centre. In conversation with Frank McKenna, Sophie discusses her journey from leaving school with no GCSE's to apprentice hairdresser to Hybrid. She is also candid in her struggles with imposter syndrome and her views on how the education system could be altered to benefit the majority of students. For more infomraiton about Hybrid Training Services visit: <a href="https://hybridtec.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://hybridtec.co.uk/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hybridtechnicalservices/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/hybridtechnicalservices/</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/hybrid-technical-services/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/hybrid-technical-services/</a>

S2. E8. Winning Women - Sophie Gilmore

Rose Marley

In the latest episode of the Downtown Den podcast, we are delighted to have the CEO of Co-operatives UK, Rose Marley join Downtown boss, Frank McKenna. The voice of the UK's co-operative movement, Co-operatives UK empowers and supports co-operative enterprise with specialised knowledge and expertise to grow the co-operative economy and create a fairer society. About Rose Self employed from a young age, Rose cut her teeth in the music business during the ‘Madchester’ era. Inspired by the lack of social mobility in the creative industries, she then turned her focus to social enterprise. Rose was the founding COO of Manchester City Council developments The Sharp Project and Space Studios where she was a founding director of award winning social enterprise SharpFutures. This led to Rose becoming the Social Enterprise Advisor to Greater Manchester Labour and Co operative Mayor, Andy Burnham, and lead for the young person's opportunities card Our Pass. Find out more about Rose at https://www.uk.coop/about-us/meet-team

In the latest episode of the Downtown Den podcast, we are delighted to have the CEO of Co-operatives UK, Rose Marley join Downtown boss, Frank McKenna. The voice of the UK's co-operative movement, Co-operatives UK empowers and supports co-operative enterprise with specialised knowledge and expertise to grow the co-operative economy and create a fairer society. About Rose Self employed from a young age, Rose cut her teeth in the music business during the ‘Madchester’ era. Inspired by the lack of social mobility in the creative industries, she then turned her focus to social enterprise. Rose was the founding COO of Manchester City Council developments The Sharp Project and Space Studios where she was a founding director of award winning social enterprise <a href="https://sharpfutures.org.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SharpFutures</a>. This led to Rose becoming the Social Enterprise Advisor to Greater Manchester Labour and Co operative Mayor, Andy Burnham, and lead for the young person's opportunities card Our Pass. Find out more about Rose at <a href="https://www.uk.coop/about-us/meet-team" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.uk.coop/about-us/meet-team</a>

S2. E7. Winning Women - Rose Marley

FROM JAVELIN THROWER TO PROPERTY INVESTOR – THE STORY OF GOLDIE SAYERS Successful athlete turned businesswoman Goldie Sayer features in the latest Downtown Den podcast. To celebrate the announcement of the inaugural DIB ‘Business of Sport’ conference which will take place at the Emirates Old Trafford at Lancashire Cricket Club on 7th September 2023. Goldie joined us during lockdown to discuss her Javelin throwing exploits that led to an Olympic medal, her influence in sport now, and her new career as a property investor. Well worth a listen, Goldie certainly fits the ‘Winning Women’ title of this season of the Downtown Den. Future guests include Co-op boss Rose Marley, the CEO of FC United Natalie Atkinson, and the chief executive of Birmingham City Council Elaine Bowker.     

FROM JAVELIN THROWER TO PROPERTY INVESTOR – THE STORY OF GOLDIE SAYERS Successful athlete turned businesswoman Goldie Sayer features in the latest Downtown Den podcast. To celebrate the announcement of the inaugural DIB ‘<a href="https://downtowninbusiness.com/big-news/2023/02/16/dib-announces-business-of-sport-conference-2023/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Business of Sport</a>’ conference which will take place at the Emirates Old Trafford at Lancashire Cricket Club on 7th September 2023. Goldie joined us during lockdown to discuss her Javelin throwing exploits that led to an Olympic medal, her influence in sport now, and her new career as a property investor. Well worth a listen, Goldie certainly fits the ‘Winning Women’ title of this season of the Downtown Den. Future guests include Co-op boss Rose Marley, the CEO of FC United Natalie Atkinson, and the chief executive of Birmingham City Council Elaine Bowker.

S2. E6. Winning Women - Goldie Sayers

Kate Stewart

This series of the Downtown Den Podcast is all about Winning Women, in the latest episode Downtown boss Frank McKenna speaks with Liverpool business leader, Kate Stewart. In this episode, Kate takes us on a whirlwind journey, from dropping out of school to making her first million by the age of 26. Kate was responsible for the management of the Liverpool Heritage Market and has since gone onto forge a succesful business career in the hospitality sector. Kate also shares her opinion of the education system and why it needs reform and why she created, Vitality Homes, a hugely successful initiative that gives its residents who may be former addicts, prisoners or anyone who has suffered hardship and found themselves on the wrong path, a chance to turn their lives around long-term and become better members of society.   Follow Kate on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrskastewart Follow Kate on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katestewartlife

This series of the Downtown Den Podcast is all about Winning Women, in the latest episode Downtown boss Frank McKenna speaks with Liverpool business leader, Kate Stewart. In this episode, Kate takes us on a whirlwind journey, from dropping out of school to making her first million by the age of 26. Kate was responsible for the management of the Liverpool Heritage Market and has since gone onto forge a succesful business career in the hospitality sector. Kate also shares her opinion of the education system and why it needs reform and why she created, Vitality Homes, a hugely successful initiative that gives its residents who may be former addicts, prisoners or anyone who has suffered hardship and found themselves on the wrong path, a chance to turn their lives around long-term and become better members of society.   Follow Kate on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/mrskastewart" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/mrskastewart</a> Follow Kate on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katestewartlife" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/katestewartlife</a>

S2. E5. Winning Women - Kate Stewart

An underachiever at school, a self-confessed chatterbox, and a little lost as to know what to do with herself, Hayley Palmer reached her mid-twenties and decided she’d quite like to be a television presenter. She now appears on a number of TV programmes and radio shows, and she gets invited to many a red carpet affair as she has become one of the medias leading commentators on all that is happening in the entertainment industry. This is a lively and fascinating conversation with someone whose journey to a career she absolutely loves was navigated by the sheer force of her attitude, determination, and charming personality. Have a listen to Hayley’s story and hear the genuine love and enthusiasm she has for the job she does – a job that, in every way, she created for herself.    Twitter: @presenterhayley Instagram: @hayleypalmer_presenter YouTube: Hayley Palmer Presenter

An underachiever at school, a self-confessed chatterbox, and a little lost as to know what to do with herself, Hayley Palmer reached her mid-twenties and decided she’d quite like to be a television presenter. She now appears on a number of TV programmes and radio shows, and she gets invited to many a red carpet affair as she has become one of the medias leading commentators on all that is happening in the entertainment industry. This is a lively and fascinating conversation with someone whose journey to a career she absolutely loves was navigated by the sheer force of her attitude, determination, and charming personality. Have a listen to Hayley’s story and hear the genuine love and enthusiasm she has for the job she does – a job that, in every way, she created for herself.    Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/presenterhayley" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@presenterhayley</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hayleypalmer_presenter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@hayleypalmer_presenter</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@HayleyPalmerPresenter/featured" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hayley Palmer Presenter</a>

S2. E4. Winning Women - Hayley Palmer

Gillian Keegan

EDUCATION MINISTER IN THE DOWNTOWN DEN Back in 2020, the then junior minister for education, Gillian Keegan, joined us in the Den to talk about her fascinating career journey (she started as an apprentice in Kirkby, a town on the outskirts of Liverpool), her transition into politics, and her passion for improving skills, education, and training in our country. She is now the education minister – and she’ll be one of the keynote speakers at DIBs ‘Change Makers Live’ conference on 2nd March 2023 in Liverpool. Have a listen to what Gillian had to say to us almost three years ago when she was a member of Boris Johnson’s government. Whatever your politics, we think you’ll be impressed.  This is episode three of the Downtown Den’s ‘Winning Women’ series. Enjoy.

EDUCATION MINISTER IN THE DOWNTOWN DEN Back in 2020, the then junior minister for education, Gillian Keegan, joined us in the Den to talk about her fascinating career journey (she started as an apprentice in Kirkby, a town on the outskirts of Liverpool), her transition into politics, and her passion for improving skills, education, and training in our country. She is now the education minister – and she’ll be one of the keynote speakers at DIBs <a href="https://downtowninbusiness.com/awards-and-conferences/changemakerslive/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">‘Change Makers Live’ conference</a> on 2nd March 2023 in Liverpool. Have a listen to what Gillian had to say to us almost three years ago when she was a member of Boris Johnson’s government. Whatever your politics, we think you’ll be impressed.  This is episode three of the Downtown Den’s ‘Winning Women’ series. Enjoy.

S2. E3. Winning Women - Gillian Keegan MP

This series of the Downtown Den Podcast is all about Winning Women, in the second episode Downtown boss Frank McKenna speaks with the Leader of Manchester City Council Bev Craig. Bev discusses her first twelve months as Leader of Manchester City Council, her vision for the future of Manchester, her passion for Manchester United and a little bit about her back story. Follow Bev Craig on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bevcraig

This series of the Downtown Den Podcast is all about Winning Women, in the second episode Downtown boss Frank McKenna speaks with the Leader of Manchester City Council Bev Craig. Bev discusses her first twelve months as Leader of Manchester City Council, her vision for the future of Manchester, her passion for Manchester United and a little bit about her back story. Follow Bev Craig on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/bevcraig" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/bevcraig</a>

S2. E2. Winning Women - Bev Craig

In the first episode of the second series of the Downtown Den podcast, Frank McKenna speaks to Managing Director of Mansell Building Solutions, Angela Mansell. Angela discusses her business journey, challenges in a male dominated sector, the way she has evolved the company and her passion for Greater Manchester and Manchester United Football Club. To find out more information on Mansell Building Solutions visit https://www.mansellbuild.co.uk

In the first episode of the second series of the Downtown Den podcast, Frank McKenna speaks to Managing Director of Mansell Building Solutions, Angela Mansell. Angela discusses her business journey, challenges in a male dominated sector, the way she has evolved the company and her passion for Greater Manchester and Manchester United Football Club. To find out more information on Mansell Building Solutions visit <a href="https://www.mansellbuild.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mansellbuild.co.uk</a>

S2. E1. Winning Women - Angela Mansell

Jim Hancock

In this episode, Downtown boss Frank McKenna chats with our Political Editor Jim Hancock as he takes us on a whirlwind tour of his career covering politics across the UK for over five decades. Jim’s career took him from the pioneering Piccadilly radio in Manchester to the BBC, he’s interviewed several Prime Ministers from Margaret thatcher to Tony Blair, he’s covered numerous party conferences and despite his many years in the business of politics he still has the same enthusiasm for it as he did all those years ago. In this episode Jim discusses: His initial interest in politics His foray into broadcasting The politicians who have impressed him most Why it is important for politics journalists to be party neutral The future of political journalism  Follow Jim on Twitter https://twitter.com/jimhancockuk

In this episode, Downtown boss Frank McKenna chats with our Political Editor Jim Hancock as he takes us on a whirlwind tour of his career covering politics across the UK for over five decades. Jim’s career took him from the pioneering Piccadilly radio in Manchester to the BBC, he’s interviewed several Prime Ministers from Margaret thatcher to Tony Blair, he’s covered numerous party conferences and despite his many years in the business of politics he still has the same enthusiasm for it as he did all those years ago. In this episode Jim discusses: <ul><li>His initial interest in politics</li> <li>His foray into broadcasting</li> <li>The politicians who have impressed him most</li> <li>Why it is important for politics journalists to be party neutral</li> <li>The future of political journalism</li> </ul> Follow Jim on Twitter <a href="http://jimhancockuk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/jimhancockuk</a>

S1. E9. Jim Hancock: A life in politics

The Downtown Den Podcast. In conversation with the leading business personalities from the Downtown network.

The legendary Liverpool radio host and entertainer, Pete Price, needs little to no introduction. Known best for his late-night talk show on Liverpool radio station Radio City, his career has spanned 50 years in showbiz, with regular TV appearances and a bestselling autobiography ‘Pete Price – Name Dropper’. Renowned for his larger-than-life personality, in this episode of the Downtown Den, Pete candidly discusses both the highlights and dark times from his life and the lessons he has learnt along the way. Sharing emotional anecdotes from his early life and career, we delve deep and discover how Pete Price became Pete Price. Pete chats to Frank about: His childhood Work ethic Becoming a DJ and his first taste of showbiz Fighting his sexuality Acceptance Reinventing himself His late-night phone in show His father and the Sicilian Mafia  Follow Pete on Instragam:https://www.instagram.com/petecityprice Follow Pete on Twitter:https://twitter.com/PeteCityPrice

The legendary Liverpool radio host and entertainer, Pete Price, needs little to no introduction. Known best for his late-night talk show on Liverpool radio station Radio City, his career has spanned 50 years in showbiz, with regular TV appearances and a bestselling autobiography ‘Pete Price – Name Dropper’. Renowned for his larger-than-life personality, in this episode of the Downtown Den, Pete candidly discusses both the highlights and dark times from his life and the lessons he has learnt along the way. Sharing emotional anecdotes from his early life and career, we delve deep and discover how Pete Price became Pete Price. Pete chats to Frank about: <ul><li>His childhood</li> <li>Work ethic</li> <li>Becoming a DJ and his first taste of showbiz</li> <li>Fighting his sexuality</li> <li>Acceptance</li> <li>Reinventing himself</li> <li>His late-night phone in show</li> <li>His father and the Sicilian Mafia</li> </ul> Follow Pete on Instragam: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/petecityprice" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/petecityprice</a> Follow Pete on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteCityPrice" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/PeteCityPrice</a>

S1.E8. Pete Price: Larger than life

Michael Heseltine

A political giant for more than five decades, the man who many believe to be ‘the best Prime Minister we never had’, Lord Michael Heseltine, joined DIB boss Frank McKenna in the Downtown Den this week. ‘Hezza’, also affectionately referred to as ‘Tarzan’ by Tory activists in the 1970s and 80s, has been at the forefront of public life since 1979 when he was given his first cabinet role by Margaret Thatcher as the Secretary of State for the Environment. He has also served as the Minister for Defence, the Minister for Trade &amp; Industry, and Deputy Prime Minister.     A staunch advocate of the UK remaining in the European Union, Lord Heseltine is President of the European Movement. Despite a general antagonism towards Conservative leaders and politicians, the city of Liverpool have made Heseltine an ‘adopted Scouser’, following his pivotal role in helping to regenerate the city in the early Eighties, when he was given the title ‘Minister for Merseyside’. He was made a Freeman of Liverpool in 2012 and he is still a regular visitor to the city.  In this wide-ranging conversation, the successful entrepreneur and politician discusses his role in Liverpool’s renaissance; his frustrations with Brexit; his time in government; and his vision for the future.  In this fascinating discussion, Lord Heseltine chats to Frank about: His role in the urban regeneration of Liverpool Devolution The overdominance of London Levelling Up Brexit and re-establishing EU relations His impressive political career Highs and lows of governments over the years Local government reorganisation His favourite Prime Minister  The European Movement https://www.europeanmovement.co.uk Follow DIB here: LinkedIn Twitter Instagram YouTube

A political giant for more than five decades, the man who many believe to be ‘the best Prime Minister we never had’, Lord Michael Heseltine, joined DIB boss Frank McKenna in the Downtown Den this week. ‘Hezza’, also affectionately referred to as ‘Tarzan’ by Tory activists in the 1970s and 80s, has been at the forefront of public life since 1979 when he was given his first cabinet role by Margaret Thatcher as the Secretary of State for the Environment. He has also served as the Minister for Defence, the Minister for Trade &amp; Industry, and Deputy Prime Minister.     A staunch advocate of the UK remaining in the European Union, Lord Heseltine is President of the European Movement. Despite a general antagonism towards Conservative leaders and politicians, the city of Liverpool have made Heseltine an ‘adopted Scouser’, following his pivotal role in helping to regenerate the city in the early Eighties, when he was given the title ‘Minister for Merseyside’. He was made a Freeman of Liverpool in 2012 and he is still a regular visitor to the city.  In this wide-ranging conversation, the successful entrepreneur and politician discusses his role in Liverpool’s renaissance; his frustrations with Brexit; his time in government; and his vision for the future.  In this fascinating discussion, Lord Heseltine chats to Frank about: <ul><li>His role in the urban regeneration of Liverpool</li> <li>Devolution</li> <li>The overdominance of London</li> <li>Levelling Up</li> <li>Brexit and re-establishing EU relations</li> <li>His impressive political career</li> <li>Highs and lows of governments over the years</li> <li>Local government reorganisation</li> <li>His favourite Prime Minister</li> </ul> The European Movement <a href="https://www.europeanmovement.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.europeanmovement.co.uk</a> Follow DIB here: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/downtown-in-business/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DowntownBusines" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/downtowninbusiness/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/DowntownBusines" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>

S1. E7. Lord Michael Heseltine: The best prime minister we never had

Long-serving chief executive at Warrington Borough Council, Vice Chairman of Rugby Super League Club Warrington Wolves, and early adopter and supporter of Downtown in Business, Prof. Steven Broomhead joins Downtown CEO Frank McKenna in the Downtown Den. In this honest discussion, Steven reflects on his impressive career at the council, “delivering on the ground” and securing funding for regeneration and development schemes that have made a huge impact across the North West region. Furthermore, he gives his realistic insight into the future of local government and shares his passion for Warrington and his role at the Warrington Wolves. DIB CEO Frank McKenna talks to Steven about: Devolution Abolishment of the Northwest Regional Development Agency Steven’s career at Warrington Borough Council Delivering on the ground Public private sector partnerships Council as community business The future of local government Skills agenda Model of governance debates across Northwest counties Warrington Wolves  To follow Steven on twitter, click here. Find out more about Warrington Wolves here. Follow DIB here: LinkedIn Twitter Instagram YouTube Find out more about joining DIB here.

Long-serving chief executive at Warrington Borough Council, Vice Chairman of Rugby Super League Club Warrington Wolves, and early adopter and supporter of Downtown in Business, Prof. Steven Broomhead joins Downtown CEO Frank McKenna in the Downtown Den. In this honest discussion, Steven reflects on his impressive career at the council, “delivering on the ground” and securing funding for regeneration and development schemes that have made a huge impact across the North West region. Furthermore, he gives his realistic insight into the future of local government and shares his passion for Warrington and his role at the Warrington Wolves. DIB CEO Frank McKenna talks to Steven about: <ul><li>Devolution</li> <li>Abolishment of the Northwest Regional Development Agency</li> <li>Steven’s career at Warrington Borough Council</li> <li>Delivering on the ground</li> <li>Public private sector partnerships</li> <li>Council as community business</li> <li>The future of local government</li> <li>Skills agenda</li> <li>Model of governance debates across Northwest counties</li> <li>Warrington Wolves</li> </ul> To follow Steven on twitter, <a href="https://twitter.com/BroomheadSteven" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a>. Find out more about Warrington Wolves <a href="https://warringtonwolves.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Follow DIB here: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/downtown-in-business/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DowntownBusines" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/downtowninbusiness/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/DowntownBusines" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> Find out more about joining DIB <a href="https://downtowninbusiness.com/join/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

S1. E6. Professor Steven Broomhead MBE: Devolution, local government, and the Warrington Wolves

Chrissie Wolfe is an award-winning solicitor, entrepreneur, careers coach and business consultant who has been breaking the boundaries in the professional services sector. Spending the first 7 and a half years of her career as a solicitor at a major law firm, in 2017 Chrissie launched her Youtube channel and brand Law and Broader as a way to improve accessibility to the profession for aspiring lawyers. She has since built up a major following of over 80,000 followers across her social media platforms and is a regular guest lecturer and speaker at national and global events. Chrissie was also crowned ‘Woman of the Year 2019’ at our City of Birmingham Business Awards. In this episode, Chrissie discusses: Being an ‘early adopter’ of social media Personal branding Building an online community Finding content that interests your audience Dealing with ‘trolls’ Gen Z attitude to work and the ‘Great Resignation’ Alternative models to traditional law and consulting Being a Commonwealth Games commentator The Birmingham Experience  Follow Chrissie n: InstagramYouTube TikTok LinkedIn Twitter Follow DIB here: LinkedIn Twitter Instagram YouTube

Chrissie Wolfe is an award-winning solicitor, entrepreneur, careers coach and business consultant who has been breaking the boundaries in the professional services sector. Spending the first 7 and a half years of her career as a solicitor at a major law firm, in 2017 Chrissie launched her Youtube channel and brand Law and Broader as a way to improve accessibility to the profession for aspiring lawyers. She has since built up a major following of over 80,000 followers across her social media platforms and is a regular guest lecturer and speaker at national and global events. Chrissie was also crowned ‘Woman of the Year 2019’ at our City of Birmingham Business Awards. In this episode, Chrissie discusses: <ul><li>Being an ‘early adopter’ of social media</li> <li>Personal branding</li> <li>Building an online community</li> <li>Finding content that interests your audience</li> <li>Dealing with ‘trolls’</li> <li>Gen Z attitude to work and the ‘Great Resignation’</li> <li>Alternative models to traditional law and consulting</li> <li>Being a Commonwealth Games commentator</li> <li>The Birmingham Experience</li> </ul> Follow Chrissie n: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chrissiewolfe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/LawandBroader" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thetiktoklawyer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissie-wolfe-87b47950/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrissieWolfe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> Follow DIB here: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/downtown-in-business/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DowntownBusines" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/downtowninbusiness/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/DowntownBusines" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>

S1. E5. Chrissie Wolfe: Creating a personal brand - from solicitor to social media influencer

Ed James

Ed James is a self-proclaimed lover of people and their stories. Experiencing his first taste for radio at the age of 12, Ed now boasts over 20 years of experience as a Heart Radio presenter. Born in Yorkshire, now an honorary Brummie and one of the city’s biggest ambassadors, he has a passion for all things Birmingham and its community spirit. In this candid discussion, Ed opens up about how his optimism and enthusiasm was tested at dark times in his life, and how he managed to bounce back from tough times, inspiring him to write his book Be More Kid and co-founding the successful HDY Agency. DIB boss Frank McKenna talks to Ed about: Optimism and work ethic Forging a career in radio Being an honorary Brummie Birmingham’s successful leadership Managing a work-life balance and family relationships Bankruptcy and bouncing back The beauty of hindsight Being more kid Finding the right fit for your business  To follow Ed on Instagram, click here. To follow Ed on Twitter, click here. To find out more about HDY Agency, click here.   Follow DIB here: LinkedIn Twitter Instagram YouTube Find out more about joining DIB here.

Ed James is a self-proclaimed lover of people and their stories. Experiencing his first taste for radio at the age of 12, Ed now boasts over 20 years of experience as a Heart Radio presenter. Born in Yorkshire, now an honorary Brummie and one of the city’s biggest ambassadors, he has a passion for all things Birmingham and its community spirit. In this candid discussion, Ed opens up about how his optimism and enthusiasm was tested at dark times in his life, and how he managed to bounce back from tough times, inspiring him to write his book Be More Kid and co-founding the successful HDY Agency. DIB boss Frank McKenna talks to Ed about: <ul><li>Optimism and work ethic</li> <li>Forging a career in radio</li> <li>Being an honorary Brummie</li> <li>Birmingham’s successful leadership</li> <li>Managing a work-life balance and family relationships</li> <li>Bankruptcy and bouncing back</li> <li>The beauty of hindsight</li> <li>Being more kid</li> <li>Finding the right fit for your business</li> </ul> To follow Ed on Instagram, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/__edjames/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a>. To follow Ed on Twitter, <a href="https://twitter.com/edjames_" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a>. To find out more about HDY Agency, <a href="https://www.hdyagency.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a>. Follow DIB here: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/downtown-in-business/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DowntownBusines" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/downtowninbusiness/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/DowntownBusines" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> Find out more about joining DIB <a href="https://downtowninbusiness.com/join/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

S1. E4. Ed James: Optimisim, Enthusiasm and Bouncing Back

Phil Neville

Phil Neville may not be considered to be one of the most naturally gifted footballers of his time – but few would claim to have been more hard working and committed than a man who played for Manchester United and Everton Football Clubs. Whilst at United, he won six Premier League titles, three FA Cups, and a Champions League. He won 59 caps for England, and he captained Everton for the bulk of his eight years at Goodison Park. Phil moved into coaching and was appointed head coach of England women’s team in 2019, leading the ‘Lionesses’ to fourth place at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. He now manages MLS team Inter Miami. He is also the co-owner of Salford City and the innovative Trafford-based University UA92. In this fascinating conversation, Phil explains the huge influence his family have had on his career, shares his tips for team building, and lets the cat out of the bag in terms of his tattoo! DIB boss Frank McKenna talks to Phil about: -Miami and Becks -Family values -The culture of the club -Sir Alex &amp; Manchester United -Leading by example -People, Character, and Recruitment -England -Terry Venables -Missing out of the World Cup -The Lionesses -Winning the treble -Evertonians -Politics -Non-retirement plan  Listen and enjoy one of the most honest and open conversations we have had the privilege of hosting in the Downtown Den. Follow DIB here: LinkedIn Twitter Instagram YouTube Find out more about joining DIB here.

Phil Neville may not be considered to be one of the most naturally gifted footballers of his time – but few would claim to have been more hard working and committed than a man who played for Manchester United and Everton Football Clubs. Whilst at United, he won six Premier League titles, three FA Cups, and a Champions League. He won 59 caps for England, and he captained Everton for the bulk of his eight years at Goodison Park. Phil moved into coaching and was appointed head coach of England women’s team in 2019, leading the ‘Lionesses’ to fourth place at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. He now manages MLS team Inter Miami. He is also the co-owner of Salford City and the innovative Trafford-based University UA92. In this fascinating conversation, Phil explains the huge influence his family have had on his career, shares his tips for team building, and lets the cat out of the bag in terms of his tattoo! DIB boss Frank McKenna talks to Phil about: -Miami and Becks -Family values -The culture of the club -Sir Alex &amp; Manchester United -Leading by example -People, Character, and Recruitment -England -Terry Venables -Missing out of the World Cup -The Lionesses -Winning the treble -Evertonians -Politics -Non-retirement plan  Listen and enjoy one of the most honest and open conversations we have had the privilege of hosting in the Downtown Den. Follow DIB here: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/downtown-in-business/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DowntownBusines" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/downtowninbusiness/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/DowntownBusines" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> Find out more about joining DIB <a href="https://downtowninbusiness.com/join/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

S1. E3. Phil Neville: Culture, Values, People - and a tattoo!

Victoria Brown

Victoria Brown set up her first business when she was just 17. She has gone on to become the owner of multiple businesses, including leading HR consultancy company HPC, award winning tech business oneHR, and property investment company Viridis. In this fascinating insight into the thinking of an entrepreneurial mindset, Victoria takes us through her journey of teaching PT sessions in church halls, owning and eventually selling a hair and beauty salon, building a successful HR consultancy, launching an online brand, and striking the right work/life balance. DIB boss Frank McKenna talks to Victoria about: -Hair, Beauty, and Fitness -HR -Business Culture -Building a Team, Building a Business -Having a Business Coach and Accountability -Selling a Business -Social Media Influence -Making a Difference -Kids -Learning to Live Dangerously     To find out more about the HPC and DIB partnership, click here. To follow Victoria on Instagram, click here. To follow Victoria on Twitter, click here. Twitter To find out more about High Performance Consultancy, click here. To find out more about oneHR, click here. Follow DIB here: LinkedIn Twitter Instagram YouTube This episode was sponsored by Moore Media https://www.jaynemooremedia.com

Victoria Brown set up her first business when she was just 17. She has gone on to become the owner of multiple businesses, including leading HR consultancy company HPC, award winning tech business oneHR, and property investment company Viridis. In this fascinating insight into the thinking of an entrepreneurial mindset, Victoria takes us through her journey of teaching PT sessions in church halls, owning and eventually selling a hair and beauty salon, building a successful HR consultancy, launching an online brand, and striking the right work/life balance. DIB boss Frank McKenna talks to Victoria about: -Hair, Beauty, and Fitness -HR -Business Culture -Building a Team, Building a Business -Having a Business Coach and Accountability -Selling a Business -Social Media Influence -Making a Difference -Kids -Learning to Live Dangerously     To find out more about the HPC and DIB partnership, click <a href="https://downtowninbusiness.com/dibs-new-member-benefit-from-onehr-software/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. To follow Victoria on Instagram, click <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ladybosshr/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. To follow Victoria on Twitter, click <a href="https://twitter.com/ladybosshr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Twitter To find out more about High Performance Consultancy, click <a href="https://www.highperformanceconsultancy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. To find out more about oneHR, click <a href="https://www.onehrsoftware.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Follow DIB here: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/downtown-in-business/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DowntownBusines" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/downtowninbusiness/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/DowntownBusines" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> This episode was sponsored by Moore Media <a href="https://www.jaynemooremedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.jaynemooremedia.com</a>

S1. E2. Victoria Brown: From Hair & Beauty to HR and Tech – the Journey of a Female Entrepreneur

Trevor Steven

How does a shy lad from the small town of Berwick-Upon-Tweed end up becoming one of the most successful footballers of his generation? In the first Downtown Den podcast of the new series, DIB chief executive and Group Chairman Frank McKenna is in conversation with Trevor Steven. Through the Eighties and Nineties Trevor played for Burnley, Everton, Glasgow Rangers, and Marseille. He also represented England, winning 36 full caps, and competing in the 1986 and 1990 World Cup Finals. In his club career he won two English League Championships, an FA Cup and a European Cup Winners Cup; seven Scottish Premier League titles, and three Scottish League Cups; and a French Ligue 1 championship. He is now a mental health ambassador for Causeway Technologies. In this fascinating discussion, Trevor talks: Berwick Rangers Burnley and cleaning Martin Dobson’s boots Scoring the winner at the Stretford End at the age of 16 Everton, Howard Kendall, and resilience Turning down Sir Alex Ferguson and Manchester United Glasgow Rangers and moving abroad Mental health        To find out more about the Causeway/DIB mental health campaign go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s73qRXrtwbQ https://causeway.com/mentalhealth https://www.causeway.com Trevor’s Instagram is @trevorsteven7 Trevor’s Twitter account is trevorsteven63 Follow DIB here: LinkedIn Twitter Instagram YouTube This episode was sponsored by Moore Media https://www.jaynemooremedia.com

How does a shy lad from the small town of Berwick-Upon-Tweed end up becoming one of the most successful footballers of his generation? In the first Downtown Den podcast of the new series, DIB chief executive and Group Chairman Frank McKenna is in conversation with Trevor Steven. Through the Eighties and Nineties Trevor played for Burnley, Everton, Glasgow Rangers, and Marseille. He also represented England, winning 36 full caps, and competing in the 1986 and 1990 World Cup Finals. In his club career he won two English League Championships, an FA Cup and a European Cup Winners Cup; seven Scottish Premier League titles, and three Scottish League Cups; and a French Ligue 1 championship. He is now a mental health ambassador for Causeway Technologies. In this fascinating discussion, Trevor talks: <ul><li>Berwick Rangers</li> <li>Burnley and cleaning Martin Dobson’s boots</li> <li>Scoring the winner at the Stretford End at the age of 16</li> <li>Everton, Howard Kendall, and resilience</li> <li>Turning down Sir Alex Ferguson and Manchester United</li> <li>Glasgow Rangers and moving abroad</li> <li>Mental health      </li> </ul> To find out more about the Causeway/DIB mental health campaign go to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s73qRXrtwbQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s73qRXrtwbQ</a> <a href="https://causeway.com/mentalhealth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://causeway.com/mentalhealth</a> <a href="https://www.causeway.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.causeway.com</a> Trevor’s Instagram is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/trevorsteven7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@trevorsteven7</a> Trevor’s Twitter account is <a href="https://twitter.com/trevorsteven63" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">trevorsteven63</a> Follow DIB here: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/downtown-in-business/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DowntownBusines" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/downtowninbusiness/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/DowntownBusines" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a> This episode was sponsored by Moore Media <a href="https://www.jaynemooremedia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.jaynemooremedia.com</a>

S1. E1. ’Tricky’ Trevor Steven: From Berwick to Marseille: And Becoming A Mental Health Ambassador

As we get set to return to ‘live’ events, we could think of no better guest to launch our new  podcast series than Thom Hetherington, the chief executive of Holden Media and a huge influencer and advocate for the Hospitality and events industry. In this fascinating discussion, Thom talks about his career journey, which has included two redundancies, two economic crashes and a near death experience. Despite these challenges, his business is in good shape and his passion for live events, bars, restaurants, Manchester, and the North shines through in his contribution here. For an optimistic view of the future, for some key business lessons, and for some great stories, A Frank Conversation with Thom Hetherington is well worth a listen.      

As we get set to return to ‘live’ events, we could think of no better guest to launch our new  podcast series than Thom Hetherington, the chief executive of Holden Media and a huge influencer and advocate for the Hospitality and events industry. In this fascinating discussion, Thom talks about his career journey, which has included two redundancies, two economic crashes and a near death experience. Despite these challenges, his business is in good shape and his passion for live events, bars, restaurants, Manchester, and the North shines through in his contribution here. For an optimistic view of the future, for some key business lessons, and for some great stories, A Frank Conversation with Thom Hetherington is well worth a listen.

Hospitality Special - Thom Hetherington

From the 10 year old starting work in a fish and chip shop in Belfast to the successful entrepreneur and author of ‘Fear Less’, in this weeks Downtown Podcast we hear from Founder of International apartment buildings, Dream Apartments, Tom Smyth. Tom joined Downtown in Business CEO, Frank McKenna to discuss all things business from struggling to start out to the international success Dream Apartments is today.

From the 10 year old starting work in a fish and chip shop in Belfast to the successful entrepreneur and author of ‘Fear Less’, in this weeks Downtown Podcast we hear from Founder of International apartment buildings, Dream Apartments, Tom Smyth. Tom joined Downtown in Business CEO, Frank McKenna to discuss all things business from struggling to start out to the international success Dream Apartments is today.

Series 2 - Ep. 7 - Tom Smyth

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