Episodes
![Downtown Den Special | Meet The Partner | Bruntwood SciTech](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/6146226/Downtown_Den_Podcast_iss3iv_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Downtown Den Special | Meet The Partner | Bruntwood SciTech
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Downtown boss Frank McKenna caught up with Rob Valentine, Region Director - Birmingham & West Midlands for Bruntwood SciTech.
Bruntwood SciTech is the country’s leading developer of city-wide innovation ecosystems, and the largest dedicated property platform for the UK knowledge economy. Alongside a 50-year track record in the property industry, Bruntwood SciTech bring a wealth of experience in creating and developing strategic partnerships with UK regional cities, universities and NHS Trusts.
Find out more about Bruntwood SciTech visit their website. bruntwood.co.uk/scitech/
![Downtown Den Special | Meet The Partner | Together](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/6146226/Downtown_Den_Podcast_iss3iv_300x300.jpg)
Friday May 31, 2024
Downtown Den Special | Meet The Partner | Together
Friday May 31, 2024
Friday May 31, 2024
Downtown boss Frank McKenna caught up with Ryan Etchells and Elliot Vure from Together.
Ryan and Elliot share the history of Together, how they have been able to help businesses access money and what they can do for clients.
Find out more about Together and how they can help you access funding on their website. togethermoney.com
![Downtown Den Special | Meet The Partner | Warwick North West](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/6146226/Downtown_Den_Podcast_iss3iv_300x300.jpg)
Tuesday May 07, 2024
Downtown Den Special | Meet The Partner | Warwick North West
Tuesday May 07, 2024
Tuesday May 07, 2024
Downtown boss Frank McKenna caught up with Warwick North West Managing Director, Greg Johnson.
Greg shares a whistle stop history of Warwick and his rise to Managing Director, some of his challenges along the way and his vision for the future, not just for Warwick but the wider business region too.
Find out more about Warwick North West on their website. www.warwicknorthwest.co.uk
![Season 4. Episode 8. | Leaders | Dave Brewitt](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/6146226/Downtown_Den_Podcast_iss3iv_300x300.jpg)
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Season 4. Episode 8. | Leaders | Dave Brewitt
Friday Dec 15, 2023
Friday Dec 15, 2023
As we round out 2023, the latest guest in the Downtown Den 'Leaders' series is Dave Brewitt the Owner and Chief Executive of Hope Street Hotel and Owner of Carpenter Investments.
In a compelling conversation with DIB CEO Frank McKenna, Dave shares his career journey from teaching in Birkenhead to founding one of Liverpool's finest hotels,
From sharing his entrepreneurial tips to plans for the future of Liverpool's accommodation sector, this is a fascinating conversation with one of Liverpool's most innovative entrepreneurs.
![Downtown Den Special | Meet The Member | Crimestoppers](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/6146226/Downtown_Den_Podcast_iss3iv_300x300.jpg)
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Downtown Den Special | Meet The Member | Crimestoppers
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Friday Nov 17, 2023
In this special episode of the Downtown Den podcast, Frank McKenna is joined by Gary Murray, North West Regional Manager for Crimestoppers.
Crimestoppers are an independent charity that gives people the power to speak up and stop crime – 100% anonymously.
In this interview Gary tells us what Crimestoppers is, how it works and why.
Links
Website: crimestoppers-uk.org
![Downtown Den Special | Meet The Partner | Glenville Walker](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/6146226/Downtown_Den_Podcast_iss3iv_300x300.jpg)
Friday Nov 03, 2023
Downtown Den Special | Meet The Partner | Glenville Walker
Friday Nov 03, 2023
Friday Nov 03, 2023
Downtown in Business is fortunate to work in partnership with some of the very best businesses across the country.
We wanted to give you the opportunity of getting to know them a bit better, and we have recorded a series of conversations in the Downtown Den with the personalities behind the brands.
In this episode DIB Director, Chris McKenna chats Denise & Hazel Walker for Glenville Walker. Denise and Hazel tells Chris everything you need to know about Glenville Walker including how the business came about, what they specialise in and all about the recent rebrand.
![Downtown Den Special | Meet The Partner | Steven Hesketh](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/6146226/Downtown_Den_Podcast_iss3iv_300x300.jpg)
Friday Oct 27, 2023
Downtown Den Special | Meet The Partner | Steven Hesketh
Friday Oct 27, 2023
Friday Oct 27, 2023
In this special episode of the Downtown Den podcast, Frank McKenna chats with Steven Hesketh from Savvy Hospitality and his new venture The Hospitality Hero.
Steven tells us all about the upcoming The Art of Hospitality conference taking place on Wednesday 15th November 2023 at Hilton Liverpool City Centre.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-art-of-hospitality-tickets-726755163257
![Downtown Den Special | Meet The Member | Jade Ainsworth](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/6146226/Downtown_Den_Podcast_iss3iv_300x300.jpg)
Friday Sep 29, 2023
Downtown Den Special | Meet The Member | Jade Ainsworth
Friday Sep 29, 2023
Friday Sep 29, 2023
In this special episode of the Downtown Den podcast, Frank McKenna is joined by Liverpool business woman, social media influencer and model Jade Ainsworth.
Talking about her career, Jade discusses her way into the modelling world, her career as a magazine columnist, how she became an online personality in Liverpool, and her infamous appearance on Channel 4 show 'First Dates'.
Links
Website: www.houseofglitzandglamour.co.uk
Instagram: jade_ainsworth
![Season 4. Episode 7. | Leaders | Joanne Roney OBE](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/6146226/Downtown_Den_Podcast_iss3iv_300x300.jpg)
Friday Sep 22, 2023
Season 4. Episode 7. | Leaders | Joanne Roney OBE
Friday Sep 22, 2023
Friday Sep 22, 2023
The latest season of the Downtown Den podcast is all about leaders. In the latest episode Downtown boss Frank McKenna is joined by the chief executive of Manchester City Council, Joanne Roney OBE.
In a fascinating discussion Joanne discusses her career, some of the lessons she has learned throughout her career and her tips and tricks for what she believes makes a good leader.
![Season 4. Episode 6. | Leaders | Luciana Berger](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/6146226/Downtown_Den_Podcast_iss3iv_300x300.jpg)
Friday Sep 15, 2023
Season 4. Episode 6. | Leaders | Luciana Berger
Friday Sep 15, 2023
Friday Sep 15, 2023
The latest season of the Downtown Den podcast is all about leaders. In the latest episode Downtown boss Frank McKenna is joined by former Member of Parliament for Liverpool Wavertree, Luciana Berger.
Discussing a varied career, Luciana reflects on her career working in retail for Disney and in the NHS and what lessons she took from her experiences and finally what led her to a career in politics.