The Downtown Den Podcast

EP.30 - Downtown Den: Christina Wadlow

Christina Wadlow, Head of Sales and Account Management at Western Union Business Solutions is the latest guest in the #DowntownDen.

In Conversation with Downtown CEO, Frank McKenna, Christina shares amongst other topics, how Western Union Business Solutions are helping their customers during these times and how they can help other businesses going forward.

EP.29 - Downtown Den: Laura Shoaf

Downtown Birmingham chairman Paul Cadman was joined in the #DowntownDen by Managing Director of Transport for West Midlands, Laura Shoaf.

Laura shared several insights into how TfWM are dealing with the current crisis and what their plan is for post-lockdown.

EP.28 - Downtown Den: Gemma McGowan

Downtown CEO, Frank McKenna caught up with the Owner of The Isla Gladstone Conservatory, Gemma McGowan.

In this discussion, Gemma shares her thoughts and experiences during the COVID-19 lockdown.

EP.27 - Downtown Den: Dr Ben Sinclair

Dr Ben Sinclair joined Paul Cadman, Birmingham chair in the #DowntownDen talking business and practical health advice.

EP.26 - Downtown Den: Female Entrepreneur Power Panel (ft. Christian Wolfe, Kim Leary, Sarah Grace and Jenny Loynton)

Downtown in Business Birmingham was due to host an exclusive event to celebrate the achievements of Brummie women in business; Female Entrepreneur Power Panel at the beautiful Gino D’Acampo Restaurant. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and following government guidelines, the event was postponed.

However, Downtown in Business welcomed the panel of successful businesswoman (Christian Wolfe of Law and Broader, Kim Leary of Squibble, Sarah Grace of Kate & Co and Jenny Loynton of Loynton & Co Solicitors) to the Downtown Den. We heard topics from our panel discussing their entrepreneurial journeys, corporate triumphs and what the impact of the pandemic has been on their businesses.

EP.25 - Downtown Den: The Business of Football (ft. Chris Brady and Andy McIntyre)

Downtown Chief Executive, Frank McKenna was joined in the #DowntownDen by the author of Carlo Ancelotti’s book ‘The Quiet Revolution’ Chris Brady and Andy McIntyre, the Managing Director of leading sporting executive training company VSI.

They discussed the way the ‘beautiful game’ has handled the Coronavirus crisis, the financial implications for clubs and what happens next.

Downtown in Business is pleased to work in partnership with VSI to provide executive sport/sporting director networking opportunities and events in the North-West.

EP.24 - Downtown Den: Dougal Paver

One of the North’s leading property PR specialists DOUGAL PAVER popped into the #DowntownDen to discuss the plight of the self-employed, the construction sector and a bit of footy with Frank McKenna.

EP.23 - Downtown Den: Mark Williams

We caught up with Mark Williams from Western Union Business Solutions to talk the economy, cyber security and what post #Covid19 might look like for business.

Have a listen and for a more in-depth analysis listen to WUBS webinar HERE.

EP.22 - Downtown Den: Wes Streeting MP

​London Labour MP Wes Streeting visited the #DowntownDen on Tuesday 7th April to give his reaction to the party's leadership election and to offer his thoughts on how Labour can start to become a credible electoral force once again following its crushing defeat at the General Election in December.

EP.21 - Downtown Den: Stephen Young

Downtown CEO Frank McKenna chats with Executive Director of Growth, Environment, Transport & Community Services at Lancashire County Council, Stephen Young.