{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Knot","title":"Kirsty Hulse, Founder of Confidence Live. \"The things that make me stand out. I got from Stoke\"","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3081,"description":"Can you build a successful business while staying true to your roots, even when the world tells you that your background doesn’t fit the mould of a successful entrepreneur? Kirsty Hulse, founder of Confidence Live and expert in digital marketing certainly thinks so. Kirsty has embraced her roots as a superpower that authentically fuels her confidence. \nIn this episode, we dive into Kirsty’s journey from her working-class upbringing in Stoke-on-Trent to becoming a trailblazer in the digital marketing world. Growing up in a small city but with big dreams, Kirsty faced the challenges that many people from working class areas face — the stigma of her accent, her background, her life experiences and not fitting in—but she turned these obstacles into fuel for her career.\nKirsty shares how she navigated the journey of building a business while grappling with feelings of imposter syndrome and societal expectations. We discuss her life in London and California. Her search for home. We talk about why she's building Europe's biggest confidence event in Stoke-on-Trent.\nIn this episode, we explore:Kirsty’s personal story of overcoming classism and imposter syndromeThe challenges of building a business while staying true to your rootsHow embracing your authentic self can become your strongest assetWhy she believes businesses can thrive outside of major cities like LondonThe importance of community and support in a non-urban settingHow working-class values shaped Kirsty’s business approach and philosophyThe role of vulnerability and honesty in building a successful brandIf you’ve ever felt like your background or accent held you back from pursuing your dreams, this episode will inspire you to embrace your story and use it to fuel your entrepreneurial journey. Plus, you’ll get practical insights into building a business on your own terms.\nLinks:Confidence LiveKirsty HulseThe Knot NewsThe Knot Life","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/xpipfIHA69ctwL9TjK99yxbFnvz3x9uVu77UC--aGYc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jYmVl/NDBkYTgzNzNiNzAz/NzhjOTdhYjAxNzkx/MDk4Yi5QTkc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}