Gemma McGowan is Owner/Operator of The Isla Gladstone in North Liverpool.
Gemma has been an important part of the local economy in the area for two decades and a driving force in the regeneration of the area and promotion of job opportunities for local people. She is a passionate advocate for hospitality as a preferred career choice for young people and works hard to provide the training required to make that happen.

During the podcast, Gemma tells us about the nature of running an events based business and how that has been affected by the Coronavirus crisis. She also spoke about the key strengths of independent business, such as increased personality and character and how to use that to boost your business' success. 

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