
Incredible conversations with the Mancunians - born, bred and adopted - who put the heart into Modern Manchester. We Built This City focuses on how these extraordinary Mancunians have built something that impacts lives and the purposeful relationships that have helped steer them, the values that have driven them to do it, and the legacies they plan to leave behind. Celebrate human grit, determinat... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 157 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | CareersBusinessEntrepreneurship | |||

“The city has been my ally; I've never been frightened to make any career changes”
Han Thompson is the Production Executive for BBC’s Morning Live. Her rural roots in the Cotswolds haven't stopped her from finding her place here in Manchester, somet... more
“It’s exciting to be part of the city; we've got so much further to go”
On this episode of Drawn Here Not Born Here from We Built This City, Lisa talks to Joe Manning, Managing Director of MIDAS, Manchester’s inward investment agency.
Joe explains ... more
“Manchester has a DNA, which is very powerful, founded on things that matter in life”
Meet Manc 100.
Michael Ingall is the Chairman and CEO of the property and investment group Allied London.
Michael and his team have always had an incredible unde... more
What makes you fall in love with Manchester and stay for three decades?
Andrew Charnley is the Managing Director of Sancus, a property finance and lending company, and a long-time champion of Manchester. When he joined the business in 2024, he knew ... more
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The fact that this podcast exists, 100 episodes and counting, about Manchesters ambitious progress, is inspiring. Other cities take notes! The fact it’s worth listening to, is because of Lisa’s great charm, humility, and conversation. Love it, it’s makes me miss a place I was lucky to call home for a few years, and some of the folk I met there and call friends too. X
Just started listening to these podcasts over the last few days and there are some amazingly inspirational people who Lisa chats too.
It really shows the Manc spirit and how people love the city, well worth a listen.
The stories told on this wonderful podcast make my heart burst with pride for my home town of Manchester. Amazing people, with a Manchester spirit, doing amazing things in their life, careers and communities.
Some of the people I know of, some I know personally, and some I have never heard of but they all have true human spirit at the heart of what they say and do.
Well done to the team behind this. Love it.
A fantastic podcast series, listening to inspiring people share their stories and hear the passion for Manchester and the North.
Great to listen to during the pandemic. When things may be difficult, the podcast series gives a ‘stirring’ motivation to keep calm and carry on.
Most definitely recommend to others to listen in and take note.
Excellent.
I love this podcast so much xx
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A series focused on Manchester's movers and shakers, spanning business, public leadership, hospitality, culture, and social impact. Conversations highlight city growth, regeneration, and community resilience, with frequent emphasis on collaboration between public, private, and civic sectors, sustainable development, and how Manchester's identity is evolving post-pandemic. Noteworthy patterns include high-profile city leaders, hospitality and real estate figures, safety advocates, and champions of diversity who share concrete lessons on leadership, community engagement, and long-term legacy. The show stands out for its informal yet insightful interview style, grounding big-city change in personal stories and practical strategies that listene... more
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2. Will Lees-Jones
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4. Figen Murray OBE
5. Professor Erinma Bell MBE
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