In this episode of the Midlife Entrepreneur Podcast, host Jo interviews Florence Brocklesby, a lawyer and the founder of Bellevue Law, a B Corp certified boutique law firm which specialises in workplace law and commercial disputes. Florence discusses her journey from working at large international law firms to creating Bellevue Law from her garden office after struggling to find a firm that accommodated the flexibility she wanted to support her family life. She shares insights into the challenges of starting her own business, building a firm with a flexible and people-first culture, and the impact COVID-19 had on her business model. Florence also touches on the importance of empathy and resilience, the significance of investing in people both professionally and personally, and how personal support systems and fitness play crucial roles in managing her responsibilities. The episode concludes with Florence expressing gratitude towards a trailblazing lawyer who inspired her to start her own firm. 00:00 Introduction to the Midlife Entrepreneur Podcast00:14 Florence Brocklesby's Journey to Founding Bellevue Law01:37 Launching a Business from a Garden Office02:49 Challenges and Early Successes07:14 Building a Flexible and Inclusive Law Firm15:03 Navigating the Impact of COVID-1921:21 Supporting Clients and Team Through Difficult Times25:40 Challenges of Running a Business26:00 Strategic Planning and Growth28:02 Balancing Work and Family31:24 The Importance of Delegation33:20 Perfectionism vs. Practicality39:16 Investments and Reflections43:27 Final Thoughts and GratitudeSupport the showEdited and produced by Jo Glynn-Smith 2025. Recorded at Eight Works Podcast Studios, 1 Dysart Street, London, EC2A 2BXFor bookings: [email protected] Jo Glynn-Smith is an entrepreneur, professional coach, writer, and speaker from London, she is an expert in career transformation and change. Instagram @jojoglynnsmithContact: [email protected] CREDIT Easy Money by REX BANNER licensed by Artlist.ioPHOTOGRAPHY by JONATHAN GLYNN-SMITH www.jonathanglynnsmith.com

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