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In the wilds of Ashford, an extraordinary ritual unfolds. Four bald males, heads glistening in the morning light, gather in perfect formation. They are not here to bicker or battle. They are here... to network. This rare display of unity occurs only once every two months – and this Monday, it returns. Join us at The Marketing Meetup Ashford, where the wonderful Holly 🌱 Tennock of Wilder Work will be sharing insights from nature to nourish your work and your wellbeing. Come for the conversation. Stay for the cranial symmetry. That and Amy Louise Kolsteren will be capturing candid shots of you glorious folk in the wild. And yes, there will be free pizza. A powerful lure, even for the most elusive of creatures. 🍕 Book your ticket now – before the herd moves on. 🔗 Link in the comments. And a HUGE thank you as always to Mersudin Forbes, Your Video Team and The Good Stuff Group

No time to hang around! 💜 Tickets are going fast for Monday's The Marketing Meetup, Ashford. Book now for an evening of not-working, pizzaaaaa and a talk by the wonderful Holly 🌱 Tennock – "Think wilder to grow stronger” – How regenerative thinking can help you grow a more resilient business. 🔗 in the comments Look forward to seeing you there! 💚

If anyone in my network is looking for support with clinical or healthcare transformation, Mark Kenny is your man. I’ve known him since we were scruffy-haired young rapscallions, and I couldn’t recommend a nicer, smarter, or more knowledgeable partner in this space.

At this point in the holiday, the house has gone full Hundred Acre Wood. One child is channeling Eeyore, sighing dramatically on the stairs, refusing toast because it’s “bread-shaped,” The other is in full Tigger mode — on a Haribo high, bouncing off walls, narrating their every move in third person, and wearing pants as a hat. Emotions are… high. At this stage, it’s not about having a plan. All we can do is hold the line. 🍯 Normal business will resume next week. 🐻 Apparently.

Every brand wants to “change the world.” This is the tension between vision and operations. Between waffly brand decks and the person actually shipping the thing... Pooh’s right. Sometimes you've got to start with the honey. 🍯 Brand. With a side of the good stuff. 🐻 Tag someone who needs this in their feed. —————————————————— ☀ The Good Stuff Group ☀ is a brand consultancy here for good people, doing good work, for good reasons.

Went for a 38k hike around the Kent coast with the boys this weekend. Line of the day? “Friendship is having the choice not to hang out with someone, but hanging out with them anyway” Love these guys. 😆✊💛 #MensMentalHealth #ItsGoodToTalk #ItsGoodToWalk

Do you ever miss the good old days? Yeah me too. but one day, we’ll look back and realise these were the good old days. wait... does that mean... Yeh. We just have to take a moment to catch 'em in the act. Cut yourself some slack this summer and give the good stuff a chance to land. 😵‍💫💛 —————————————————— ☀ The Good Stuff Group ☀ is a brand consultancy here for good people, doing good work, for good reasons.

Regenerative thinking, good people and fresh pizza – what more could you want? Holly 🌱 Tennock from Wilder Work gave us a lovingly-delivered reality check about how we live and work. Less grind, more grounding. A (paraphrased) quote from Rebel Farmer Ed that really brought it home for me: “Grow the soil, not the crops.” Because when you’re in the company of curious, kind, brilliant humans – outside, in the sun, with space to think – that’s what it feels like this community is becoming. The trust. The conversations that change how you think. Laughter under string lights. Support that doesn’t need to be asked for. 💜 Massive love to: You wonderful (“better out than in”) lot who braved the wilds of Ashford last night at The Marketing Meetup Holly, for being you and bringing your awesomeness 🌱 Coachworks, for our trusty suntrap and lovely fresh pizza! Your Video Team, forever excellent ✌️ And our all knowing omnipotent sponsor Mersudin Forbes for making it possible! Oh, and of course our hostess with the mostess, Helen Banyard 🙋🏻‍♀️, the keeper of strange GIFs and even stranger analogies… 💩💨 We’re back 28th July. Look forward to seeing you there!