The Baltic Triangle - Business In The Liverpool City Region

In episode 50 of the Baltic Triangle podcast we hear from Nat Gavin, the man behind the UK's first DAB radio station aimed primarily at people with dementia and their families.

It will be based in Liverpool -well, Everton actually - and will have NO news bulletins...And we'll be hearing from the multi-disciplinary artist Annie-Frost Nicholson who has not one but two works on display in Liverpool - an exhibition in the Baltic Triangle and something called the Fandangoe Discoteca at the Albert Dock.

The Baltic Triangle podcast - hearing from the REAL movers & shakers in the Liverpool City Region

The 49th episode of the Baltic Triangle podcast features two great interviews.

The first, hosted by Mick Ord, explores a new app called Hiyrd, developed by a Liverpool-based company. This app aims to revolutionise job applications and advertisements.

Mick interviews Sam Garlick and Georgia Stanley, the co-founders of Hiyrd, to discuss the app's features and impact.

The second segment, led by Mark Reeson, delves into the community organisation "Philosophy in Pubs."

This initiative, started in Liverpool in 2001, has grown significantly and now includes groups across the UK. It aims to make philosophy accessible to the general public.

Mark interviews Paul Doran, one of the founders, to learn more about the group's inception and activities.

Overall, the podcast combines technological innovation with grassroots community efforts, reflecting diverse interests and contemporary issues.

In Episode 48 of the Baltic Triangle podcast, join hosts Mick Ord and Mark Reeson as they delve into the inspiring journeys of two dynamic women, Angela McKay and Michelle O'Dwyer, whose entrepreneurial spirit is not only driving their award-winning businesses forward into 2024 but also deeply enriching the local communities they serve.

Angela McKay, the Operations Manager at Homebaked Bakery, located right across from Liverpool FC's Anfield Stadium, operates under a social enterprise model. Her dedication is evident in providing high-quality food and creating job opportunities within the community.

Michelle O'Dwyer, the driving force behind Bay Tree Catering and Training Academy, is on the cusp of expansion due to the success of her dual ventures – one for profit and the other not-for-profit. Her business acumen and commitment to community service are paving the way for a promising New Year.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the real-life stories of influential movers and shakers within the Liverpool City Region, offering a unique glimpse into the lives of those who are shaping the future of local business and community engagement.

In the 47th installment of the Baltic Triangle podcast, we immerse ourselves in the flavour's of French gastronomy with a unique Scouse twist.

Join us as we step into the Bootle establishment of entrepreneur Andy Rogers, the recent recipient of a prestigious Gold accolade at the World Charcuterie Awards, further elevating his distinguished collection of accolades.

Additionally, we're treated to the soothing Scouse sounds of Professor Tony Crowley, discussing his latest work, 'Liverpool - A Memoir of Words.' Crowley's book offers an engaging and enlightening examination of the myths surrounding the iconic Liverpool vernacular, exploring its history, evolution, and future.

Tune in for a slice of authentic Merseyside culture, straight from the voices that shape the vibrant landscape of this celebrated city region.

 We hear the remarkable story of Nicola Chan whose Liverpool-based company Waishee Coaching focuses on body confidence, particularly for women.  

There's a fascinating chat with Toxteth-born Anthony Grice is the man behind the award-winning  Swedish-inspired FIKA coffee shops which actively encourage mental well-being as part of their ethos.

In episode 45, there's a definite Ukrainian cultural theme to the podcast.

In the wake of Liverpool's successful staging of the Eurovision Song Contest finals on behalf of Ukraine, we hear from two local community artists whose work reflects the unique cultural links the city now has with that country.

Mick and Mark have been hearing from designer Peter Lloyd  and the community artist Alex Corina - both with fascinating tales to tell."

In Episode 44 we hear from Claire Lewis the CEO of Liverpool-based tech accelerator, Baltic Ventures, whose 5 year mission is to support Northern tech businesses to access angel and venture capital investment without having to go cap in hand to London.

"We're hyper-local, with global ambition", says Claire.

Miles Pearson is the director and co-owner of NBT Offices, which owns properties throughout the city including the Baltic Triangle and Crosby. Miles explains his company's ethos and his view on the future of Liverpool's creative and digital district.

The Baltic Triangle podcast - talking to the REAL movers & shakers in Liverpool City Region.

In this month's Baltic Triangle podcast we're taking a deep dive into cycling and graffiti art in Liverpool City Region.

Bafta-winning  actor and presenter Simon O'Brien is the region's Cycling and Walking  Commissioner who is no stranger to the podcast. We spoke to him 2 1/2  years ago when he first started in the role with the aim of improving  the cycling and walking infrastructure of Liverpool.  His role has  been expanded to include the whole of the city region and he's as  enthusiastic as ever but says we still have a LONG way to go to catch up  with other UK cities - however he's determined that we can do it with  the right political support.

Sean Webster is a  young artist whose work you may well have seen around the Baltic  Triangle area and the city centre but not realised he's behind it.

In  a short space of time , Sean's career has really taken off.  We hear  about his artistic journey, his embrace of NFTs (non-fungible tokens) to  help to support his work and how he sees his career developing.

In this month's Baltic Triangle podcast, we hear about the amazing & diverse work being done by STEC - the Speke Training & Education Centre- which includes nurturing business start-ups & supporting 200 Afghan families living in the area.

And we visit the Baltic Triangle offices of the innovative Liverpool company, MGISS - the multi-award-winning firm that informs organisations in the smarter use of geospatial data.

The Baltic Triangle podcast speaking to the REAL movers & shakers in Liverpool City Region - with Mick Ord & Mark Reeson.

In episode 35, we speak to Dr Tony Lloyd from the ADHD Foundation who are the  UK’s leading neurodiversity charity, offering a strength-based, lifespan service for the 1 in 5 of us who live with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia and Tourette’s syndrome.

We also speak to Jake Nolan from Space by Liquid who have recently located to the Baltic Triangle to provide a managed canvas for photographers, videographers and exhibitions.

In the latest Baltic Triangle podcast we hear from the young Liverpool house-builder whose vision of a carbon-free future is already seeing the light of day. We also hear from singer Asa Murphy who discovered a talent for writing children's books when lockdown threatened to destroy his singing career.

We meet the Liverpool woman behind a fresh new approach towards helping seasoned drug and alcohol addicts get back on the straight and narrow.....and we hear from the manager of the amazing Other Everyman  in the city centre, where you can watch your favourite movie and eat top notch food at the same time

Guests on the Baltic Triangle podcast this month are the Liverpool children's author Natalie Reeves-Billing whose books include the acclaimed Monster Me series, and Vicky Gawith, the power behind Merseymade - the shop, cafe & artists studios which only sell locally-made products.

Our special guest on the Baltic Triangle podcast #16 is a Baltic Podcast Regular Professor Michael Parkinson from the University of Liverpool. Micheal is one of the country's leading experts in urban regeneration and in particular the Merseyside economy.

We first interviewed Michael last June upon the release of his book, Liverpool - Beyond the  Brink, where he analysed the triumphs and challenges of the local economy - now, of course, made considerably more acute following the coronavirus crisis.

There is probably no academic more knowledgeable about the Merseyside business environment  and so we felt it is important to get his view on where he thinks the local economy might be headed in these troubling times.....and while many of his comments do not paint a rose-tinted picture by any means, he believes there IS light at the end of a long, dark tunnel....as he told Mick Ord and Mark Reeson."

In episode 15 of the Baltic Triangle podcast, our presenters Mick and Mark meet the ex-career criminal from Liverpool who's turned his life around and is now helping to rehabilitate prisoners back into society by finding them worthwhile jobs ….and we hear from the woman behind this year's planned Liverpool Biennial which kicks off in July bringing an explosion of art onto our streets and buildings.

We hear so much about the decline of newspapers that it comes as something of a surprise to hear about a local paper that has just INCREASED its circulation by more than 300%.

But that's the case with The Scotty Press which is published on our doorstep...and in this month's Baltic Triangle podcast we hear from the Editor about the past, present and future of Britain's oldest community newspaper.

And we visit the head of an amazing organisation that does fantastic work to combat loneliness and isolation in our rapidly changing city."

Mick Ord and Mark Reeson meet the Liverpool businesswoman whose idea of Corporate Social Responsibility is to donate 50% (yes FIFTY) of company profits back into the community - which is one of the reasons why she's been shortlisted for the Liverpool Chamber local hero awards...the only woman.

And we also hear from the Baltic entrepreneur who's invented what he says is a game-changing lighting system which he's hoping the NHS will embrace.

In this month's Baltic Triangle podcast Mick Ord meets Robbie Davison the man behind Can Cook - the Liverpool-based fresh food catering company which is fighting food poverty by donating money from every single sale to providing nutritious meals for families in need on Merseyside and beyond.

Robbie is a controversial figure whose views on the way in which ,for example, food banks are organised do not make easy listening. But whether you agree or disagree with him you can't deny his passion and commitment to fighting food poverty."

In this episode Mark Reeson catches up with Francesco Mellina about a new project he's involved in.

A cutting-edge multi-media art show, Modigliani Opera, which celebrates the work of one of the 20th century’s greatest painters, will open for the first time in the UK in Liverpool.

Modigliani Opera is an immersive multi-media show incorporating 360 degree cinema, video screens and virtual reality to explore the work and life of the Italian master, Amedeo Modigliani. The Modigliani Opera exhibition which will run until the end of September will be hosted in a specially adapted gallery space in Bold Street in Liverpool City Centre.

The internationally acclaimed show has recently toured major cities in Italy, and it is the centrepiece of a programme of art events and exhibitions being promoted by the Fondazione Amedeo Modigliani in the city this summer.

In this month's Baltic Triangle podcast we meet the man behind the Liverpool Internet Exchange who made sure that 3/4 million Liverpool fans could access free Wi-Fi during their recent Champions League  homecoming...

He tells us about some exciting projects he's working on and why he believes Liverpool is still lagging behind other cities in terms of  Digital Connectivity -and what should be done about it.

 We'll also be hearing from the local coffee shop entrepreneur Jack Brewitt who has just opened another branch in the city  and how he's looking to spread his wings even further. 

 In our latest Baltic Triangle podcast we hear from the Italian scouser whose photographs of Liverpool's vibrant music scene have been attracting dizzying praise since the 1970's and what the revival of the microfunding network Liverpool Soup means for small businesses and organizations looking to get their great ideas off the ground...