BrightIAM

Frankie James is one fabulous female founder. Her roots are in Cardiff, Wales but she visited us in Brighton and found her people.

Ideas Fest is basically Glastonbury for business and I will be taking to the stage alongside Frankie and some huge names this September.

Settle in for a chat with this incredible woman and perhaps we'll all meet in the field this September?

This is BrightIAM

Lou owned a bridal boutique and a gallery before launching HumanKind Studios where movement, wellness and community matters the most. This super shiny and energetic female founder shares her story, the pivots and her top tips for becoming a successful business woman.

This is 🎙️BrightIAM - The Champagne Series 🥂

The Champagne Series is a bold, unfiltered podcast where powerful women come to tell the truth and share their stories - not the polished versions, the real ones. Set in a beautiful, high-energy space, each conversation blends honesty, humour, and depth as we uncover the stories behind the success, the struggles no one saw, and the moments that changed everything.

It’s a celebration of self-expression, resilience, and women who chose to do life on their own terms - with a glass of champagne (or non-alcoholic alternative) in hand and nothing held back. Filmed at The Podcast Room Brighton.

In this episode of the Champagne series sponsored by Everflyht Vineyard 🥂 Bethany Cherish May and Nicky Greer share their friendship, stories and pathways in becoming successful and celebrated female founders. From Tony Robbins in USA to the Women’s Summit in UK – this pair of powerhouse women are shining examples of how fighting through adversity and life can lead to success.

This is 🎙️BrightIAM - The Champagne Series 🥂

The Champagne Series is a bold, unfiltered podcast where powerful women come to tell the truth and share their stories - not the polished versions, the real ones. Set in a beautiful, high-energy space, each conversation blends honesty, humour, and depth as we uncover the stories behind the success, the struggles no one saw, and the moments that changed everything.

It’s a celebration of self-expression, resilience, and women who chose to do life on their own terms - with a glass of champagne (or non-alcoholic alternative) in hand and nothing held back. Filmed at The Podcast Room Brighton

In this episode of the Champagne series sponsored by Everflyht Vineyard 🥂 I’m joined by Christabel, who swaps the host’s chair for the guest seat. Best known for presenting her own podcast and radio shows on Regency Radio, she shares her inspiring journey as an accomplished singer and vocal coach, while offering thoughtful insights into wellbeing, finding your voice, and the realities of being a female founder.

This is 🎙️BrightIAM - The Champagne Series 🥂

The Champagne Series is a bold, unfiltered podcast where powerful women come to tell the truth and share their stories - not the polished versions, the real ones. Set in a beautiful, high-energy space, each conversation blends honesty, humour, and depth as we uncover the stories behind the success, the struggles no one saw, and the moments that changed everything.

It’s a celebration of self-expression, resilience, and women who chose to do life on their own terms - with a glass of champagne (or non-alcoholic alternative) in hand and nothing held back. Filmed at The Podcast Room Brighton.

Dr. Clare Eluka has launched a skin care brand 'Premae', co-created a film festival and practices as a holistic physician. This powerhouse woman has every element you need to shine and succeed. She is a mother, a wife and a wonderful example of a female founder.

Pour a glass, sit back and enjoy a conversation between Lucy Black @lucyblack_official and the wonder of a woman Dr. Clare Eluka BEM.

This is 🎙️BrightIAM - The Champagne Series 🥂

The Champagne Series is a bold, unfiltered podcast where powerful women come to tell the truth and share their stories - not the polished versions, the real ones.

Set in a beautiful, high-energy space, each conversation blends honesty, humour, and depth as we uncover the stories behind the success, the struggles no one saw, and the moments that changed everything.

It’s a celebration of self-expression, resilience, and women who chose to do life on their own terms - with a glass of champagne (or non-alcoholic alternative) in hand and nothing held back.

Filmed at The Podcast Room Brighton  ⁨‪@PodcastRoomBrighton‬

Annie grew her online business on insta - from 0 to over 500,000 followers. This powerhouse woman has developed an app, teaches midlife women how to be strong and look after their bodies and has remained the most gorgeous human throughout her development in business and online.

There are tips on how to grow old and stay strong, stories on starting and plenty of laughs and reminiscing along the way. Meet Annie - I love her, a friend for life and someone I truly admire.

Pour a glass, sit back and enjoy a conversation between Lucy Black @lucyblack_official and the wonder of a woman Annie Murray @anniesfitnesssteyning on insta.

This is 🎙️BrightIAM - The Champagne Series 🥂

The Champagne Series is a bold, unfiltered podcast where powerful women come to tell the truth and share their stories - not the polished versions, the real ones.

Set in a beautiful, high-energy space, each conversation blends honesty, humour, and depth as we uncover the stories behind the success, the struggles no one saw, and the moments that changed everything.

It’s a celebration of self-expression, resilience, and women who chose to do life on their own terms - with a glass of champagne (or non-alcoholic alternative) in hand and nothing held back.

Filmed at The Podcast Room Brighton  ⁨‪@PodcastRoomBrighton‬

She started her business at her dining room table at 49. Ten years later, she’s built a £40 million empire. But what inspires me most about Maxine Laceby
isn’t just the extraordinary success of Absolute Collagen - it’s who she is
behind it. Fierce. Honest. Grounded. A woman powerfully advocating for others
to rise too.

Pour a glass, sit back and enjoy a conversation between Lucy Black @lucyblack_official and the wonder of a woman Maxine Laceby – sponsored by Everflyht Vineyard

This is 🎙️BrightIAM - The Champagne Series 🥂

The Champagne Series is a bold, unfiltered podcast where powerful women come to tell the truth and share their stories - not the polished versions, the real ones. Set in a beautiful, high-energy space, each conversation blends honesty, humour, and depth as we uncover the stories behind the success, the struggles no one saw, and the moments that changed everything. It’s a celebration of self-expression, resilience, and women who chose to do life on their own terms - with a glass of champagne (or non-alcoholic alternative) in hand and nothing held back. Filmed at The Podcast Room Brighton  ⁨@PodcastRoomBrighton⁩ 

In this episode of The Champagne Series sponsored by Everflyht Vineyard 🥂 Alex Bailey joined me on the #BrightIAM podcast couch and shared insights on her career in organisational psychology. We discussed how her grit and determination was formed in her early career within the male dominated space of finance. Alex built a business whilst bringing two beautiful daughters into the world.

This incredible episode is so valuable for women who have spent years trying to claim their space and their voice.

Pour a glass, sit back and enjoy a conversation between Lucy Black @lucyblack_official and the powerhouse woman who is Alex Bailey.

This is 🎙️BrightIAM - The Champagne Series 🥂 

The Champagne Series is a bold, unfiltered podcast where powerful women
come to tell the truth and share their stories - not the polished versions, the
real ones.

Set in a beautiful, high-energy space, each conversation blends
honesty, humour, and depth as we uncover the stories behind the success, the
struggles no one saw, and the moments that changed everything. It’s a celebration of self-expression, resilience, and women who chose to do life on their own terms - with a glass of champagne (or non-alcoholic alternative) in hand and nothing held back.

Filmed at The Podcast Room Brighton

In this fifth episode of The Champagne Series sponsored by Everflyht Vineyard 🥂 the fabulous @sarahbennettnash - Author of 'More Money, More Life' I and Founder of Ikonology - 'Ikon Lounge' discussed the good girl tax and how being in business isn't all star dust and sunshine.

Sarah shares insights on how women have to work harder to be seen, valued and appreciated in the workplace and also shared ideas on how we can live differently - becoming more visible and productive in all areas of our lives.

Pour a glass, sit back and enjoy a conversation between Lucy Black @lucyblack_official and the brilliant woman who is Sarah Bennett-Nash.

This is 🎙️BrightIAM - The Champagne Series 🥂 

The Champagne Series is a bold, unfiltered podcast where powerful women
come to tell the truth and share their stories - not the polished versions, the
real ones. Set in a beautiful, high-energy space, each conversation blends
honesty, humour, and depth as we uncover the stories behind the success, the
struggles no one saw, and the moments that changed everything.

It’s a celebration of self-expression, resilience, and women who chose to do life on their own terms - with a glass of champagne (or non-alcoholic alternative) in hand and nothing held back.

Filmed at The Podcast Room Brighton

In this fourth episode of The Champagne Series sponsored by Everflyht Vineyard 🥂 Sam Ellis – serial entrepreneur and her beautiful daughter; female founder and wellness enthusiast @georgia.ellis_joined me on #BrightIAM podcast couch.

Sam and her husband run and own @everflyht vineyard in Sussex, our series sponsor – we’ve been sipping the beautiful gold award winning English sparkling wine and so it was time to hear the story behind its creation.

We reflected on the unique challenges facing women who are building a business whilst caring for children and also how coming from an entrepreneurial family can make dreams seem more possible.

From how a vineyard was dreamed up whilst stranded abroad to a new wellbeing centre opening in Sussex soon this light hearted and transparent episode has it all. 

Pour a glass, sit back and enjoy a conversation between Lucy Black @lucyblack_official and mother and daughter duo – Sam and Georgia.

This is 🎙️BrightIAM - The Champagne Series 🥂 

The Champagne Series is a bold, unfiltered podcast where powerful women
come to tell the truth and share their stories - not the polished versions, the
real ones.

Set in a beautiful, high-energy space, each conversation blends
honesty, humour, and depth as we uncover the stories behind the success, the
struggles no one saw, and the moments that changed everything. It’s a celebration of self-expression, resilience, and women who chose to do life on their own terms - with a glass of champagne (or non-alcoholic alternative) in hand and nothing held back.

Filmed at The Podcast Room Brighton