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Success doesn’t always start the way the world thinks it does.

@_andrewhulbert’s beginnings look very different to the life he leads today. But behind that journey are the choices he made, the support of his family, and the determination to build something different.

Having built and sold a hugely successful business, Andrew is now stepping into life beyond the traditional markers of success.

And for him, it’s not about Ferraris, gold or watches.

It’s about being able to put his children to bed at night. To do the school run. To have the time to be present for the people who matter most.

Perhaps that’s why family means so much to him today.

Andrew is a man and a half, and I have huge respect and admiration for his willingness to share his experiences, lessons and insights into success with the world.

Because real success isn’t just about what you build. It’s about what you build it for.

This is 🎙️ Middle Ground, from the @brightiampodcast - filmed with my co-host @henryblack_official 🌟

🎙️ A conversation worth listening to - filmed at @podcastroombrighton

Dropping soon on my channel - link 🔗 in bio above 👆

#success #selfmade #businesspodcast #entrepreneur

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87% of male entrepreneurs experience depression. A sobering statistic, and when you understand the highs, lows and relentless pressure of building a business, this isn’t so surprising.

In this brilliant clip from Middle Ground on @brightiampodcast - @_andrewhulbert reflects on what success really means to him.

Not Ferraris. Not expensive watches. But time. Time with the people you love. ❤️

Money can’t buy happiness, but it can buy you time. And that’s a perspective I have huge respect for.

Loved sharing this session with my co-host @henryblack_official . More clips coming soon, with the full episode landing on my channels shortly.

🎙️ Filmed at the awesome @podcastroombrighton #entrepreneurship #success #middleground #selfmade

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Some people you interview. And some people you feel like you’ve known for years.

@_andrewhulbert came as guest of Middle Ground on BrightIAM @brightiampodcast 🎙️ last week with myself and Henry Black, and what started as a podcast conversation very quickly felt like a chat with a mate.

Yes, Andrew has built an incredibly successful business. Yes, his journey, his lessons and his tips for success are seriously inspiring.

But what really came through for me was the man behind all of that.

A bloody good guy.

Someone who is curious, generous, honest and genuinely passionate about people, ideas and what makes life worth getting excited about.

We talked business. We talked success. We talked family. We talked the twists and turns along the way. And we talked about the things that really set Andrew’s soul on fire.

And I left the conversation feeling inspired, energised and wanting to go and build something brilliant.

That’s exactly what #middleground is all about. The path and steps between looking up towards success and then reflecting on having made it.

Real people. Real stories. No bullshit. And the stuff underneath the success that actually matters.

Can’t wait to share the full episode very soon on my channel.

I think you’re going to love this one. ❤️

Filmed at @podcastroombrighton 💛 #millionaire #familyfirst #podcast #businessjourney

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I finally got my red carpet moment 🥂

Obviously @lucyblack_official had something to do with it.

When she told me “dress up, it’s red carpet”, I thought she was being Lucy.

She wasn’t.

Monday night, at Battersea Power Station, in London.
Picture this: the premiere of the film she and her team produced following the 27 people who climbed Kilimanjaro and raised £120,000 for the campaign against bullying.

And I knew what Lucy had done, obviously.

But I don’t think I had quite understood the scale of it until last night.

The film. The stories. The speakers. People being incredibly vulnerable about their own experiences of bullying and why this campaign matters so much to them.

Men and women, HeForShe, all gathered around one cause.

And somewhere in the middle of all of this was Lucy.

An incredible woman who has this ridiculous ability to light up every room she walks into, but also to get people to say yes to things that are bigger than themselves.

27 people said yes to climbing Kilimanjaro.

Together they raised £120,000.

And on Monday, they filled a room at Battersea Power Station with people talking about something most of us have experienced in one form or another, but don’t necessarily talk about.

I’ve lived in London for 15 years and I genuinely can’t remember attending an event at that level that also had that much heart. I said to her “it was Cannes material” ( and I come from Cannes ;)

I looked at Lucy a few times during the evening thinking… do you actually realise what you’ve created?

Very, very proud to call this woman my friend.

And I already know which mountain you’re climbing next…

📸 @gibsonblanc & @alextoftphotography

#bullyingawareness #fempreneurs #womenwholeadwomen #baddass

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If you had to hide a paper clip from the FBI and they had just 24hrs to find it, where would yours go?

Some of the conversations we get into on #middleground 🎙️ is absolutely hilarious. Thanks for bringing the questions and the fun @henryblack_official ❤️

Massive thanks to @aaronknightleyofficial for being a champ and joining us for both sensible business and crazy kooky chats last month.

This is @brightiampodcast 🎙️

Filmed at @podcastroombrighton with the fabulous chaps and vibes 💛 Full episodes dropping on YouTube and all good podcast platforms next month.
#brightiam #motherandson #realtalk #podcast

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What is it like to be a speaker and join the vibe at @ideas_fest ?

It’s incredible.

Two days of magic making and connections, a superbly organised event and honestly the best platform I could have had access to.

Thank you for having me, it’s been epic ✨ - big thank you to @oliverkingsleymedia 🎥

#womeninspiringwomen #femalefounder #womeninbusiness #brightiamstudios #speaker

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Would you rather? ✨ A meeting of minds on ‘Middle Ground’ 🎙️ with @henryblack_official and our lovely family member Jane Bellamy.

@brightiampodcast hosted this wholesome chat at @podcastroombrighton 💛

Does family always need to mean blood and what makes a good marriage anyway? We covered it all in authentic, open and honest fashion with some fun and touching questions from Henry Black throughout ☺️

Full pods dropping end of September on BrightIAM 🎙️

#familypodcast #realtalk #motherandson #podcast

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3 DAYS TIME. 2 TALKS. 1 VERY LOUD MESSAGE. 🔥

I’m taking to the @ideas_fest stage twice on Wednesday.

And neither talk is about playing small.

🌟 PERSONALITY IS THE STRATEGY. BUILT IN PUBLIC
Stop trying to sound like everyone else.
Your personality. Your voice. Your story. Your perspective.

That’s not a liability.
That’s the strategy.

🌟 LIGHTS, CAMERA, FOUNDER
Stop waiting until everything is perfect before you become visible.

Build it. Film it. Share it. Test it. Get it wrong. Change direction. Do it anyway.

Because hiding behind the business isn’t a visibility strategy.

And if your personality isn’t in the room, you probably aren’t either.

Wednesday. Campaign Stage.

Come find me 💥 @brightcausepr | @brightiampodcast

#IdeasFest #BuildInPublic #Visibility #PersonalBrand #Founder

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Let’s be very clear.

Some people will keep pushing your boundaries for as long as you let them.

They’ll test the line.
Then step over it.
Then act surprised when you move the line back.

They’ll mistake your patience for permission.
Your kindness for weakness.
Your silence for acceptance.

And here’s the thing…

They won’t get very far.

Because passionate women eventually reach the point where enough is enough.

We stop explaining.
We stop negotiating with behaviour we know isn’t right.
We stop making ourselves smaller to keep other people comfortable.

And we absolutely stop giving unlimited access and help to people who continually show us they don’t deserve it.

You can call that difficult.

You can call it stubborn.

You can call it ambitious, intimidating, outspoken or “a lot.”

I really don’t care.

I’ve worked too hard to know who I am to start diluting myself because somebody else doesn’t like the boundaries I’ve put in place.

So push if you want.

Test the boundary.

See what happens 🔥

Passionate women don’t settle.

And we definitely don’t take crap 🔥

@gibsonblanc 📸
#womeninbusiness #womeninspiringwomen #boundaries #unapologeticbitch

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It’s Lucy Black ✨

If you don’t already know me, know this:

I’m building brands, businesses and platforms designed to change the world.

Purpose is at the heart of everything I do.
Visibility is my middle name.

From presenting and hosting to campaign building, podcasting, producing and creating ideas that bring people, brands and causes together - I’m here to make things happen.

And now, we’re taking it to the next level.

BrightIAM Studios - coming soon.

A media company built around bold ideas, brilliant people and projects with something meaningful to say.

If you’re looking to partner, collaborate, invest or bring an idea to life, my DMs are open.

Let’s make something matter.

#BrightIAM #PurposeLed #Media #Storytelling #Presenting

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@henryblack_official interviewed the main man @aaronknightleyofficial and asked the questions we all needed to hear.

Massive respect to Aaron for sharing his time and thoughts for our new series #middleground which will drop on all platforms next month.

Filmed at the sensational @podcastroombrighton as part of @brightiampodcast 🎙️

#brightiam #motherandson #realtalk #podcast

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