Design Resilience: From Founding to Falling with Anita Brightley-Hodges

Time & Motion Podcast with Lee Stevens

In this captivating episode, I delve into the extraordinary life journey of Anita Brightley Hodges. From fleeing China to Hong Kong with her mother fleeing as a refugee to building a successful design agency, navigating the challenges of being a working mum in the 80s, experiencing the devastating loss of her business during the Global Financial Crisis, and ultimately starting a family events business, Anita shares her remarkable story of resilience, determination, and unwavering spirit.

Episode Highlights:

1. Escaping Conflict: Anita's Journey as a Refugee
   • Anita recounts her mothers escape from a war-torn region and the challenges faced as a refugee.
   • How her experiences as a refugee shaped her perspective and influenced her entrepreneurial drive.
2. Founding a Design Agency: Nurturing Creativity and Building a Brand
   • The inspiring story behind Anita's decision to start a design agency.
   • Overcoming obstacles and establishing a successful business in a competitive industry.
   • Insights into her creative process and her vision for the agency.
3. Balancing Motherhood and Career: Pioneering Working Mums in the 80s/ 90s
   • The unique challenges Anita faced as a working mum.
   • Strategies for balancing family responsibilities and professional ambitions.
   • The importance of creating a supportive work environment for working parents.
4. Weathering the Storm: Losing a Business in the Global Financial Crisis
   • Anita's firsthand experience of the devastating impact of the Global Financial Crisis on her design agency.
   • Coping with the loss, learning from failure, and finding the strength to move forward.
5. Family Business Ventures: Building a New Chapter
   • How Anita and her family regrouped and started a family events business.
   • The dynamics of working with loved ones and the joys and challenges it brings.
   • Lessons learned from transitioning into a new business venture and the rewards it offers.

Conclusion:
Anita Brightly Hodges' life journey is an incredible testament to the human spirit's resilience and the power of perseverance. Join us for an inspiring conversation as we explore Anita's experiences, her entrepreneurial endeavors, the triumphs, the setbacks, and the ultimate success of building a thriving family events business. Get ready to be motivated and uplifted by Anita's remarkable story of strength and determination.

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