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 Podcast

00:14 Florence Brocklesby's Journey to Founding Bellevue Law

01:37 Launching a Business from a Garden Office

02:49 Challenges and Early Successes

07:14 Building a Flexible and Inclusive Law Firm

15:03 Navigating the Impact of COVID-19

21:21 Supporting Clients and Team Through Difficult Times

25:40 Challenges of Running a Business

26:00 Strategic Planning and Growth

28:02 Balancing Work and Family

31:24 The Importance of Delegation

33:20 Perfectionism vs. Practicality

39:16 Investments and Reflections

43:27 Final Thoughts and Gratitude

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Edited and produced by Jo Glynn-Smith 2025.
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Jo Glynn-Smith is an entrepreneur, professional coach, writer, and speaker from London, she is an expert in career transformation and change.

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