People of The Pool
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.
People of The Pool
"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
