Best Andy Burnham Podcasts (2024)

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Manc 91: Michala Hulme - The Genealogist Who Loves The Bones of Manchester 49:31

14m ago49:31

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‘Girls like me, they just don't do history.’ Dr Michala Hulme is a genealogist and broadcaster connecting people with their family history. In this episode, you’ll learn about the real people from Greater Manchester’s past and how they lived their lives. Michala has an incredible talent for uncovering family trees, and her mission is to mak…

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Manc 90: Jonathan Schofield - The Manc That Walks The Talk 40:41

10d ago40:41

40:41

"The whole city centre's my playground." Take a stroll through Manchester's rich history and it’s vibrant present with Jonathan Schofield, a born and bred Mancunian. From its industrial roots to its modern-day resurgence, Jonathan shares intriguing stories and quotes that capture the essence of Greater Manchester's spirit. Tour Guide and Editor-at-…

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Manc 89: Matty White - Manchester's Food Guy 48:53

24d ago48:53

48:53

Matty is a long-time Manchester resident with an intriguing journey, over his 25 years in the city region he’s become a well-known figure in Manchester's food and drink scene, you may have seen his videos with Manchester’s Finest exploring some of Mnachester’s best food and drink venues. In this episode hear how Maty went from bartending across Man…

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Values That Maketh the Manc, Celebrating 50 years of Greater Manchester 16:24

3M ago16:24

16:24

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Greater Manchester with Lisa Morton as she explores the enduring values that make Mancunians remarkable. This episode of 'We Built This City' brings together stories from past guests like Sharon Latham, Siobhan Johnston and Anna Jameson and others who embody the city's spirit of connectivity, generosity, and resili…

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Manc 88: John Robb - The Punk Writing Manchesters Music History 45:59

3M ago45:59

45:59

Dive into the vibrant world of punk rock, DIY ethos, and the transformative power of music with John Robb an adopted Mancunian who has built a life in the beats and bars of Manchester. John is a prolific writer who was the first to write books on the likes of the Stone Roses and The Charlatans Discover the untold stories behind the city's gritty ri…

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Manc 87: Julie Twist - The City Living Pioneer 41:56

4M ago41:56

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“We look after the community and try to grow Manchester” Julie Twist is a property pioneer who has been helping to shape the city's skyline since 1994. In this episode of "We Built This City," Julie recounts her unexpected leap from supermarket employee to city centre property specialist celebrating 30 years of her company, Julie Twist Properties. …

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Changing the Game for Women in Greater Manchester on International Women's Day 24:27

4M ago24:27

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“All of these formidable women, it’s amazing” To mark International Women’s Day 2024, Lisa Morton is asking some of Greater Manchester’s most inspiring role models what they are both celebrating and campaigning for in 2024. In this special episode of We Built This City, Lisa explores what’s changing for women across boardrooms, classrooms, changing…

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Manc 86: DJ Paulette - The DJ Sharing Peace, Love, Unity and Respect 45:49

5M ago45:49

45:49

“Music is all around us in Manchester. It really is!” Join Host Lisa Morton as one of Manchester Music’s most influential figures DJ Paulette shares stories of breaking barriers and beats in a male-dominated industry, from blagging a lifetime Hacienda membership to spinning records at the city's most iconic venues. In this episode, Paulette reflect…

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Manc 85: Sam Piccione - Building on the Beat of Manchester 41:00

5M ago41:00

41:00

“We couldn’t have picked a better city to build this arena” Dive into the electrifying world of live events with Sam Piccione. Sam is the President International of Oak View Group, the company behind the much-anticipated Co-Op Live Arena. Sam’s work has taken him from the United States to China, London, and now Manchester, where he's helping to cre…

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Manc 84: Yvonne Shelton - The Backing Singer Backing Her Community 41:11

5M ago41:11

41:11

“You can have such a laugh with Manchester artists” Yvonne Shelton’s musical career is as rich and varied as the city itself. Her voice has echoed through the city's vibrant music scene for the past 40 years. She has performed as a backing singer for global stars, provided vocals for some of Manchester’s best-known artists and sang centre stage as …

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Manc 83: John Hughes - The Creator of Places People Love 42:54

6M ago42:54

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“All good cities don’t turn their back on the river” Dive into the transformational journey of Manchester's urban landscape. John Hughes has been a key player in the city's development for the past 20 years in his role at Ask Real Estate. John started work just days after leaving university in 1997 when the city was still recovering from the IRA bo…

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Special The Mancunian Way In 2024 25:53

6M ago25:53

25:53

“We're finding our feet again as a city.” Lisa Morton is in the process of talking to one hundred born, bred and adopted Mancunians that have been - and are - the building blocks of Greater Manchester. At the start of a new year it’s time to both reflect and look forward. Who’s going to be running the city? What are the events we'll be looking forw…

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Manc 82: Michael Taylor - All Roads Lead To Journalism 41:26

7M ago41:26

41:26

“I just love telling people’s stories” When Michael Taylor left Lancaster for university studies in Manchester, he gained more than a sociology degree - he found a city to call home, a true adopted Manc. Experience 1980s Manchester through Michael's memories of the clubs, relationships and a cultural vibrancy he came to embrace and love. What did M…

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Manc 81: Jennie Johnson MBE - The Entrepreneur Getting Better By The Day 47:29

8M ago47:29

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“I started listing what I needed from a childcare provider” When Jennie Johnson’s childcare plans fell through on a work trip to London, she had a lightbulb moment that led her to create a hugely successful business. Jennie founded the children’s nursery chain Kids Allowed. By the time she sold that business, 20 years later, Kids Allowed was provid…

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Manc 80: Andy Spinoza - The Human Pinball of Manchester 48:26

8M ago48:26

48:26

“I came here with a blank page to be written on” PR mogul Andy Spinoza came to Manchester from London in 1979, drawn by the city’s radical history, its growing music scene and the urge to find a place to “fit”. Lisa Morton finds out how he tried and failed to interview Tony Wilson in a front room in Rusholme’s Moon Grove, what it was like to launch…

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Manc 79: John Henshaw - The Ancoats Actor With Talking Shoes 45:42

9M ago45:42

45:42

“Go out there and create. You've got to do it.” Actor John Henshaw joins Lisa Morton for a conversation in City Tower, which overlooks Manchester city centre. It’s a very different skyline to the one John came to love as a child growing up in Ancoats during the 50’s and 60’s. John, who was one of 14, was born and raised on George Leigh street. He j…

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We Built This City Season 4 - Returns 2nd November 3:24

9M ago3:24

3:24

Who's putting the "great" into Greater Manchester? We Built This City is all about the people, places and relationships that have built the fabric of modern Manchester. Season 4 launches on 2nd November. In this series, host Lisa Morton brings you the remaining 22 of 100 born, bred or adopted Mancs that have impacted the city region.…

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Josh Lewsey: Former rugby star on leadership and aligning investments with life goals 38:48

1y ago38:48

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In the final episode of the series, Gabby is joined by 2003 Rugby World Cup winner Josh Lewsey. The former Army officer and England fullback is now a financial services CEO in Hong Kong, and tells of why he doesn’t like dwelling on the past, who he asked for advice when England came calling, and why he aligns his investments with his personal goals…

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Martine Croxall: BBC News presenter on salary transparency and the gender pay gap 38:01

1y ago38:01

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As one of the most recognisable faces on BBC News, Martine Croxall has covered some of the world’s biggest stories. She has also – briefly – been the story. She and Gabby look back on her first job earning £1.40 an hour, why she’s always tried to avoid being in debt, and how working for the BBC has put her pay and personal views in the spotlight. S…

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Susie Dent: Countdown’s words whizz on achieving financial independence 33:03

1y ago33:03

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Susie Dent has been Queen of Dictionary Corner on Channel 4’s Countdown since 1992, and is a fan favourite on its comedy spin-off, 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. But being on TV was never her plan. Susie tells Gabby about her worst investment, why she doesn’t want money to be a taboo subject for her children, and how Rachel Riley helped her get b…

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Nick Leeson: The rogue trader who bankrupted Barings on taking risks and asking for help 35:05

1y ago35:05

35:05

The man who brought down Barings Bank in the mid-1990s is Gabby’s guest this week. Nick Leeson racked up and concealed losses of more than £800 million in illegal trades, and looks back on the cultural shift in the financial industry, why he’s not great at saving money, and why he encourages his children to ask for help if they need it. Subscribe t…

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Deborah Meaden: Dragons' Den star on wanting more than money from her investments 32:30

1y ago32:30

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A regular on our screens since 2006 as one of the investors on the BBC’s Dragons’ Den, the entrepreneurial spark was lit in Deborah Meaden from a young age. She tells Gabby how watching her mum meet early struggles head-on inspired her business career, why she doesn’t fear failure, and what she looks for in her investments – in and out of the Den. …

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Lord Sebastian Coe: World Athletics president on making an unlikely living from sport 35:31

1y ago35:31

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In the first episode of series three, Gabby is joined by the president of World Athletics, Lord Sebastian Coe. The former Olympic champion reveals the money struggles he faced early on as athletics turned professional, the challenges of carving out a career away from the track, and how he reflects on the London Olympics more than a decade on from t…

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Manc 78: Anna Jameson - The Broadcaster Making Her Nan Proud 48:00

1+ y ago48:00

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"No one's better than anyone else, everyone's the same" Anna Jameson is the broadcaster who wakes up Greater Manchester as the presenter of BBC Radio Manchester’s breakfast show. She’s also a reporter on North West Tonight and you can hear her on BBC Radio Five Live too. Lisa and Anna discuss how Anna’s late Nan still inspires her, when she’s holdi…

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Special Episode: We’ll Build This City - The Future of Manchester 39:04

1+ y ago39:04

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“Get young people interested and believing they have a voice” This episode of We Built this City is all about the future of Greater Manchester. Lisa Morton sat down with Councillor Garry Bridges and Manchester’s Members of Youth Parliament (MYPs), to talk about what young people need for their future. Over the past 12 months, Manchester has respond…

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New Podcast: Lobster Brain 2:11

1+ y ago2:11

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Lisa Morton has a new podcast. It's called Lobster Brain and it features interviews with highly successful people to find out how they got to the top. Click here to follow the podcast now.By Roland Dransfield

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Manc 77:Divina De Campo - The Queen of Four and a Half Octaves 50:12

1+ y ago50:12

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“The only way we got our rights is by showing solidarity” Divina De Campo is a force to be reckoned with, both on stage and off. They’ve got the ability to sing in 5 different languages and up and down 4.5 octaves - whilst wearing some incredible outfits and heels. Divina has the best laugh in showbiz and there are some real laughs in this conversa…

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Manc 76: Maria Turner - The Scouse Diamond of Manchester 45:12

1+ y ago45:12

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“For me it’s about giving opportunities to others.” Maria Turner is the Client Services Director at Roland Dransfield. She’s recently celebrated 10 years at Roland Dransfield, having worked her way continuously from work experience - straight out of The University of Manchester - all the way to the leadership team. Maria was an integral part of the…

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Manc 75: Davo Howarth - The Artist Here For A Long Time And A Good Time 53:05

2y ago53:05

53:05

“If I’m not an artist, what am I?” Artist Davo Howarth joined Lisa Morton in “Heaven” at Hotel Football for this week's episode. It’s a place that’s very close to Davo’s heart as it overlooks Old Trafford football ground. A born and raised Manc, Davo is an artist who describes his style as “explosive.” In this conversation, you’ll hear how he navig…

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Manc 74: Tony Michaelides - An Alien Of Extraordinary Ability 39:12

2y ago39:12

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Tony Michaelides has been described as a walking, talking, encyclopaedia of music. He’s been described that way for good reason, because he’s worked with everyone from David Bowie, to New Order to Take That. Tony worked in promotions and as a consultant in the music industry. He’s also very well known in Manchester for his time at Piccadilly Radio,…

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Manc 73: Kyle Walker - The Kid Who Did 50:15

2y ago50:15

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“Hopefully, people see me and think ‘I could do that too’” In this episode, Lisa is joined by Manchester-born and raised Kyle Walker. Kyle is a presenter and reporter for Sky Sports, former host of BBC Radio Manchester’s “The Dead Good Show” and contributor on Football Focus and Match of the Day. Kyle is proud of his roots and is passionate about s…

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Special A City Filled With Pride 25:35

2y ago25:35

25:35

“Continuing a Pride that Manchester can be proud of” This week the city is celebrating Manchester Pride 2022. Across the weekend there will be the annual parade, vigil, parties and a new Human Rights rally in celebration of Manchester’s LQBTQ+ community. This episode shines a light on Manchester Pride: the festival weekend, the people who bring it …

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Special The Students Building This City 29:31

2y ago29:31

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“Manchester is a place where young people come, to find their feet and then fly.” Manchester has hosted graduation ceremonies for thousands of students recently, who have reached the end of their undergraduate and postgraduate studies. It’s a good time to celebrate everything Manchester has to offer its students, from the amazing creative and tech …

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Manc 72: Bev Craig - The Leader Creating A City For Baristas To Barristers 59:25

2y ago59:25

59:25

Bev Craig is the leader of Manchester City Council, a job she describes on her Twitter biog as “running the best city in the world”. She grew up on a council estate just outside Belfast, and it wasn’t the kind of place where you’d be expected to move away and go to university. But as you’ll hear - Bev’s not the kind of person to be pigeonholed. She…

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Manc 71: Emma Goswell - The Proud Storyteller 51:28

2y ago51:28

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Emma Goswell is a broadcaster, podcaster and author who champions the stories of LGBTQ plus people. Her podcast and book, “Coming Out Stories', shines a light on the experiences of 100’s of people of all ages and backgrounds, from all over the world. Emma co-hosted the groundbreaking Gaydio breakfast show in Manchester when the station first went n…

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Manc 70: Will Lees-Jones - A Brewer and a Legacy Builder 52:14

2y ago52:14

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William Lees-Jones took over the family’s brewing company, JW Lees, in 2004 and now owns pubs across the North-West of England and Wales. His forward thinking and proactive approach has earned him a reputation for invoking radical changes within his industry whilst sticking to traditional values and championing the culture that surrounds the local.…

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Platinum Jubilee Special Mancunians For The Greater Good 45:38

2y ago45:38

45:38

"If you can see the poverty in Greater Manchester or anywhere and not act, I'm worried.” - Vikas Shah MBE Ahead of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on Friday 3rd June, we are taking a look back at those, of our guests, who have been recognised for their acts of service to others, to their communities and to causes they hold close to their hearts. Join …

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Alastair Humphreys: Adventurer on becoming a money geek and ‘living like a king’ on £100 a month 38:11

2y ago38:11

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In the final episode of series two, Gabby meets adventurer and author Alastair Humphreys. A National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, Alastair’s many outdoor escapades include cycling round the world, rowing the Atlantic and walking across India, but he has also won acclaim for his pioneering work on the concept of cheaper, simpler, closer-to-hom…

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Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia: Former Virgin Money boss on Branson, banks and top investing tips 40:05

2y ago40:05

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Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia is widely regarded as one of Britain’s most successful bankers but, as she tells Gabby, didn’t always plan a career in finance. Jayne-Anne helped Sir Richard Branson set up Virgin Money and as CEO steered the company through takeovers, a stock market float and eventual sale. She currently chairs the HMRC Board and, in 2020, l…

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Andy Burnham: Mayor of Manchester on financial education in schools and turbulence in the Treasury 32:26

2y ago32:26

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Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham is Gabby’s guest on the pod this week. Andy became the Member of Parliament for Leigh in 2001 and served as both Culture Secretary and Health Secretary under Gordon Brown. Previously, he was Chief Secretary to the Treasury during one of the most turbulent times for the world’s financial markets. In 2017 he l…

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Manc 69: Figen Murray - The Mum Putting Forgiveness First 1:00:31

2y ago1:00:31

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“I’m going to publicly forgive the terrorist who killed Martyn, because anger breeds anger and hate breeds hate - somebody needs to break the cycle.” Figen Murray practises kindness and teaches resilience in an effort to build a safer, united community in which people trust and respect each other. After losing her son, Martyn, in the Manchester Are…

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Sarah Willingham: Former Dragon on investing and letting her kids control the holiday budget 34:59

2y ago34:59

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Sarah Willingham originally planned a career in finance before making her fortune in food. Growing up in Stoke, the entrepreneur and former Dragon on the BBC's Dragons’ Den started her first paper round at the age of 11, then took her first steps in the restaurant trade aged just 13. From there she went on to work for Pizza Express and Planet Holly…

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Manc 68: Bob Riley - The Visionary Violinist Challenging Tradition. 49:18

2y ago49:18

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“For us it’s all about the future, it’s about laying down the foundations with new composers and new communities that we can make a difference in, in the future.” Bob Riley came from the “cow pats of East Yorkshire” to the “hustle and bustle of Manchester” after his talents on the violin secured him a place at the Royal Northern College of Music. H…

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Greg Jackson: Octopus Energy founder on being cut off and tackling the energy crisis 38:34

2y ago38:34

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Greg Jackson is the founder and chief executive of Octopus Energy, one of the UK's fastest-growing energy companies. Before building Octopus, which is now valued at more than a billion pounds, Greg enjoyed a hugely successful career in the world of digital start-ups as both an investor and manager. He's also been a member of Greenpeace since the ag…

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Alastair Campbell: Political strategist on his financial fears and life inside Downing Street 35:57

2y ago35:57

35:57

Series 2 kicks off with Gabby Logan speaking to author, political strategist and podcaster Alastair Campbell. Having started out as a journalist, Alastair is best known for his six-year stint as former British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s director of communications, previously serving as his press secretary while in Opposition. Despite returning bri…

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Manc 67: Scott Thomas - The Manc Who Is Learning As He Goes 54:34

2y ago54:34

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“It was that dark moment that powered me forward - that year I went on to achieve things I never thought were possible.” Scott Thomas, owner of Social PR, Food4Thoughts and his own personal brand, knows the struggle of beating your demons and overcoming difficult times. The desire to reach his full potential has driven him to continually work on hi…

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Manc 66: Sally MacDonald - The Manc With A Foot In The Past And The Future 36:22

2+ y ago36:22

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“It’s about creating a new generation of Mancs who believe they can do anything” Can a museum do exactly that? Sally MacDonald is the Director of the Science and Industry Museum, and that’s her aim. Sally learnt about the importance of looking and storytelling through objects, after attending an art class at Manchester Museum as a child. Her passio…

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Manc 65: Alan Keegan - The Voice Of Old Trafford 51:34

2+ y ago51:34

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“I'm living the dream - Manchester United fan, boy and man” What’s it like to live your dream? Alan Keegan is otherwise known as “The Voice of Old Trafford”, where he’s the corporate MC and matchday compere. Alan’s family came to Manchester from the west of Ireland in the late 50’s. They settled in Chorlton Upon Medlock, where his mum ran a shop, w…

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Manc 64: Dom McGregor - The Fearless Adventurer 53:27

2+ y ago53:27

53:27

“So much of social media was a gold rush” At 28 Dominic McGregor has already sold his first very successful business Social Chain which he co-founded with Dragon Steven Barlett, Dom has now moved into the world of investments with Fearless Adventures. He says he knows what it's like to start a company and face the business world for the first time …

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Winning versus Personal Best - Abigail Irozuru - Ep 6 24:08

2+ y ago24:08

24:08

British Athlete, GB Olympian, motivational speaker, businesswoman and coach - these are just a few of the words used to describe our guest this week - Abigail Irozuru. She catches up with Armoghan on balancing athletics with Law and how she prepares to achieve her personal best.By PwC

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