People of The Pool

Tuesday Media

Welcome to People of The ‘Pool,  the Liverpool Business Podcast that celebrates dynamic change makers who are re-setting the narrative about what this city is and can be. Sophie Wilson, the Founder of PR & Marketing Agency Tuesday Media, is originally from Liverpool, a city known for music, culture, tourism and, of course, football.  Having moved back here during the pandemic after living down South for the best part of two decades, she noticed the huge amount of innovation and entrepreneurship that’s happening in the city region. And this podcast is about championing just that. Join us, every Tuesday, in conversation with the people who have made it their mission to make positive change in this city. 

Episodes

  1. 05/09/2023

    "A Eurovision like no other" Sue Finnegan- People of The Pool Ep 5

    This week is momentous for Liverpool. We’re the host city for the biggest event in the global music calendar. And we’re excited about it. Eurovision fever has gripped everyone in Liverpool City Region – and the UK. In this special edition of People of the Pool, we meet Susan Finnegan, Commercial Director & Head of Eurovision Liverpool 2023 Host City Visitor Experience, Culture Liverpool. In this conversation, Sophie and Sue discuss topics such as:  The moment Sue learned that Liverpool had won the Eurovision bid (and what she did afterwards)How Eurovision will "define us for the next decade" The teams and infrastructure involved in setting up this enormous event, the governance structure and the brightest creative and strategic minds on the project Some of the things that will be on offer - including immersive travel experiencesLiverpool's global brand alignment with TikTokHow Culture Liverpool is engaging the business community and how to promote your services during Eurovision What it means for business and investment in the citySome of the things on offer during the 9-day programmeHow to access the events Liverpool's responsibility to Ukraine, who we are hosting on behalf of In this special edition, Sue also answers questions from our listeners!  Follow Culture Liverpool & Sue here: Twitter:  @CultureLpool and @FinneganSue Instagram: @Culture_Liverpool LinkedIn: @Culture Liverpool and @Susan Finnegan Website: https://www.cultureliverpool.co.uk/ Watch the episode on YouTube here For more on Sue and Culture Liverpool,  go to our website: www.tuesdaymedia.com/peopleofthepool

  2. 04/23/2023

    "Gin, Jam and Merseycider" Vicky Gawith - People of The Pool Ep 2

    Meet the founder of MerseyMade, the unique retail outlet, café and hub showcasing & celebrating local artisans.  In this episode, Sophie meets Vicky Gawith, Founder of Mersey Made - a unique space that brings together creative entrepreneurs in a stimulating, supportive and positive environment, in the heart of the city centre. With a strong ‘Shop Local’ ethos, MerseyMade enables local creatives and artists to be able to showcase and sell their work locally with as few barriers as possible. It also highlights the creative talent that we have on Merseyside.  Alongside, studios, retail and events space, MerseyMade also has a café, open to all.  In this conversation, Sophie and Vicky discuss topics such as:  Vicky’s inspiration for starting MerseyMade - she wanted to make a community hub to support creatives locally to sell their work year-round The eclectic mix of makers that comprise the 100-strong MerseyMade community - experts in everything from gin, to jam, locally-made honey, jewellery, nail art, origami, candlestick makers, ‘Mersey Cider’ and more Other places to buy - including the popup at Liverpool One MerseyMade’s studios, retail space, event space and varied events How she is most proud of MerseyMade being an inclusive and safe space - MerseyMade won the LGBTQ+ Ally award in 2022. Follow Vicky here: Twitter:  @merseymadeuk Instagram: @merseymadeuk LinkedIn: @Merseymade and @Vicky Gawith Watch the episode on YouTube here For more on Vicky  and Merseymade,  go to our website:  www.tuesdaymedia.com/peopleofthepool

  3. 04/22/2023

    “Don’t forget where you came from” Dan Davies- People of The Pool Ep 1

    Meet the successful businessman who has led and funded the remarkable regeneration of his home town, New Brighton taking it from a desolate seaside resort to a thriving artistic, musical community and business ecosystem. In this episode, Sophie sits down with Dan Davies, CEO of Rockpoint Leisure, Founder & Ex CEO of CPL Training Group and Chairman of the Institute of Licensing.  Dan is behind the community-led regeneration of the seaside resort New Brighton in the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral in Merseyside. In this conversation, Sophie and Dan discuss topics such as:  His experience of growing up in New Brighton in Liverpool in the 1980s when the seaside town suffered from the after-effects of decades of underinvestment. The origins of the town New Brighton when James Atherton bought the land and decided to form a New Brighton of the north in the 1830s  New Brighton’s heyday - when it was home to piers, daytrippers, theatres, promenade, ballroom, open-air swimming bathsThe decline of New Brighton with the closure and demolition of amenities “I did something because I was pissed off” Dan’s decision to regenerate the area to preserve the compelling reasons for people to move there. His creation of an ecosystem where people would want to stay and relocate to How he built the UK’s biggest outdoor art gallery by bringing in national and international artists to collaborate with local artists and the community in the creation of street art How Rockpoint opened art galleries, a pub (named after the founder of New Brighton, James Atherton) Developed a vibrant music scene with success stories such as The Mysterines (touring with arctic monkeys) Dream Machine and Razzmatazz, all coming out of the area Working with art and music depts in each of the colleges and schools Dan’s words to the Council “the decisions you make today affect people’s lives for generations to come. You can only sell it once then you’ve lost it. Spending a bit of money upfront makes a huge difference” Follow Dan here: Twitter: @danieldaviesRPL Instagram: @dandavies13 @rockpoint_leisure LinkedIn: @Daniel Davies Watch the episode on YouTube here  For more on Dan and links to his work in New Brighton, go to our website: www.tuesdaymedia.com/peopleofthepool

About

Welcome to People of The ‘Pool,  the Liverpool Business Podcast that celebrates dynamic change makers who are re-setting the narrative about what this city is and can be. Sophie Wilson, the Founder of PR & Marketing Agency Tuesday Media, is originally from Liverpool, a city known for music, culture, tourism and, of course, football.  Having moved back here during the pandemic after living down South for the best part of two decades, she noticed the huge amount of innovation and entrepreneurship that’s happening in the city region. And this podcast is about championing just that. Join us, every Tuesday, in conversation with the people who have made it their mission to make positive change in this city.