004 | The people and stories that make Birmingham great

Become a Brumbassador and carry on the conversation. -- What makes Birmingham great? According to two of the city’s best-known champions, it’s the people and their stories. In this episode of Brumbassadors: Why Birmingham Means Business, Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce chief executive Henrietta Brealey is joined by Anita Bhalla and PJ Ellis. Anita’s career has taken her from award-winning journalist, broadcaster and BBC leader to one of Birmingham’s most influential civic champions. She chairs B:Music - the company that operates both the Town Hall and Symphony Hall - and Birmingham City University. PJ has had a varied career as a lawyer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, broadcaster and event host. He is currently a presenter on BBC Radio WM, chair of the Lord Mayor of Birmingham's Charity and co-creator of the Wit+Grit Podcast. In this episode: Anita's role in founding the BBC Asian Network PJ's philanthropic work - including co-founding LoveBrum Why Birmingham is “like a comfortable aunt” and how to sum up the city’s culture Hidden heroes and the Brummies who inspired them What they'd change about the city if they had a magic wand A taste test of the Brummie bacon cake from B:Eats at Symphony Hall -- More from Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce Sign up to the Greater Birmingham Business News daily newsletter. Follow on LinkedIn and Instagram. More from STEAMhouse Visit the STEAMhouse website. Follow on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook.