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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.

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 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.
www.glenvillewalker.com

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

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

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.