Business of Politics to be launched in New Year
01/12/2022
The chief executive and Group chairman of Downtown in Business Frank McKenna, and former MP and political commentator Simon Danczuk will launch a new podcast in 2023.
Lord Michael Heseltine: The best prime minister we never had
25/11/2022
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.
Professor Steven Broomhead MBE: Devolution, local government, and the Warrington Wolves
18/11/2022
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.
Chrissie Wolfe: Creating a personal brand – from solicitor to social media influencer
04/11/2022
Chrissie Wolfe is an award-winning solicitor, entrepreneur, careers coach and business consultant who has been breaking the boundaries in the professional services sector.
Phil Neville: Culture, Values, People – and a tattoo!
21/10/2022
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.
Victoria Brown: From Hair & Beauty to HR and Tech – the Journey of a Female Entrepreneur
14/10/2022
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.
‘Tricky’ Trevor Steven – From Berwick to Marseille: And Becoming A Mental Health Ambassador
07/10/2022
In the first Downtown Den podcast of the new series, DIB chief executive and Group Chairman Frank McKenna is in conversation with Trevor Steven.
Coming soon: A new series of the ‘Downtown Den’ podcast
03/09/2022
The Downtown Den podcast will return in October with an eclectic range of guests talking to our chief executive and group chairman Frank McKenna about their career journey, their highs and lows, their challenges, and their tips for success.
Welcome to series Three of A Frank Conversation with…. The podcast with attitude
13/05/2021
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.
EP.008 – Bob Latchford
21/05/2020
Birmingham City and Everton legend Bob Latchford joined DIB boss Frank McKenna on the Downtown Podcast to talk about his glittering football career in the 1970’s and 80’s when he was one of the greatest goalscorers in the country.
Episode #007 – A Frank Conversation with… Chrissie Wolfe
06/03/2020
The latest episode of the Downtown Podcast hears from Chrissie Wolfe.
Episode #006 – A Frank Conversation with… Paul Cheetham-Karcz
27/02/2020
The latest episode of the Downtown Podcast hears from Paul Cheetham-Karcz.