In this week’s episode of Walking the Walk, guest presenter Kacee Fennelly talks to Drew Cockton, founder of the North West LGBTQ+ Business Awards, and Todd Bennett, chair of TalkTalk’s LGBTQ+ network TalkPride.
Together, they discuss challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community in business and explore how opportunities like these awards are important to continue supporting and shining a light on the achievements and resilience of its members following the pandemic. Small business owner Drew explains the story behind creating the awards and challenges he’s faced as a small business owner - and what TalkTalk’s sponsorship means to them. From TalkTalk’s employee network TalkPride, Todd describes why he was so keen to be a part of the story.
The North West LGBTQ+ Business Awards is taking place on 21 October at Liverpool’s Titanic Hotel, shining a light on the achievements of the LGBTQ+ community in business and commerce. Sponsored by TalkTalk and TalkTalkBusiness. www.lgbtqbusinessawards.com.
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