The Downtown Den Podcast

Downtown Den Special | Meet The Member | Jade Ainsworth

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

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

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.

Season 4. Episode 5. | Leaders | John Irving

The latest episode in our 'leaders' series hears from CEO at Liverpool John Lennon Airport, John Irving.

In this fascinating discussion with Frank McKenna, John discusses his career from Procter & Gamble to LJLA.

A Geordie through and through, John discusses his role as Finance Director and Newcastle United Football Club and how he was able to separate being a fan with being a director. John also touches on his role at Newcastle International Airport.

From the Covid crisis through to deals with Lufthansa and Jet2, John shares his journey so far and the future of Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

Season 4. Episode 4. | Leaders | Deborah Cadman

In the fourth epsiode of the 'Leaders' series of the Downtown Den podcast, Frank McKenna chats with the chief executive of Birmingham City Council, Deborah Cadman.

Deborah discusses her vaired career, her experiences prior to taking on the chief executive role at Birmingham City Council, the lessons she has learned from leaders and her stint working for Mo Mowlam.

Deborah also shares her thoughts and opinions on how various government structures can change and reform to deliver better services for communities.

Season 4. Episode 3. | Leaders | Martin Williams

In the latest episode of the Downtown Den podcast, Frank McKenna chats with CEO of M & Gaucho Restaurants, Martin Williams.

Martin shares his pathway into hospitality, which began with a foray into acting, and his subsequent rise to head honch at Rare Restaurants.

Martin also shares some tips and advice on what he believes makes a good leader.

Season 4. Episode 2. | Leaders | Yvonne Harrison

As the Linonesses head for a World Cup final (at the time of publishing), Frank Mckenna chats with Chief Executive of Women in Football, Yvonne Harrison.

In an extremely interesting discussion Yvonne discusses how she got involed with Women in Football, her difficulties in being a woman in a male dominated field and the growth of womens football.

Yvonne also offers her leadership advice and what she thinks makes a great leader.

Yvonne willl be speaking at the Business of Sport conference on Thursday 7th September 2023. Book tickets here.

Season 4. Episode 1. | Leaders | Holly Moore

In the first episode of Season Four of the Downtown Den Podcast, DIB boss Frank Mckenna chats with Managing Director of Make Events, Holly Moore.

In a fascinating conversation which looks at Holly's career and personal motivations, they touch on how 'Live Events' coped during and after lockdown, hybrid and virtual events, the struggle of employing the right staff and what the future holds for Holly.

Catch up on old Downtown Den podcasts with Holly Moore below.

https://downtowninbusiness.podbean.com/e/series-2-ep-1-holly-moore/

https://downtowninbusiness.podbean.com/e/ep52-downtown-den-a-frank-conversation-with-holly-moore/

 

Find out more about Holly's podcast 'Anything is Possible' at the below link.

https://makeevents.co.uk/portfolio/anything-is-possible-podcast/

Downtown Den - By Elections July 2023 Reaction

Downtown Den Special.

DIBs political Editor Jim Hancock and Frank McKenna analyse the July 2023 by election results – and find out who were the winners and losers.

Downtown Den Special | Meet The Partner - Sutcliffe

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 boss, Frank McKenna chats with Sean Keyes and Billy Baldwin who are Directors at structural and civil engineers Sutcliffe.

sutcliffe.co.uk