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title: "Reflecting on the Brightly Brand Launch Event: A Night of Innovation and Inspiration"
description: Join us as we reflect on the Brightly Brand Launch Event, highlighting innovation and preventative healthcare for healthy ageing. Watch the full event recording and explore impactful stories.
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# [Reflecting on the Brightly Brand Launch Event: A Night of Innovation and Inspiration](https://www.agebrightly.co.nz/guides-and-articles/reflecting-on-the-brightly-brand-launch-event-a-night-of-innovation-and-inspiration)

 Written by [Brightly](https://www.agebrightly.co.nz/guides-and-articles/author/brightly) | Feb 25, 2026 12:56:35 AM

Nearly 200 guests joined us to celebrate the official launch of **Brightly**, our geriatrician-led, preventative healthcare service designed to help people live well and age brightly. It was an unforgettable evening — filled with energy, generosity, and a shared belief that growing older can be proactive, supported, and deeply human.

To everyone who attended, supported, partnered, and championed this vision — thank you. Your presence made the night what it was.

### Watch the Full Launch Event Recording

If you couldn’t attend — or would like to revisit the conversations — we’ve made the full Brightly Brand Launch Event recording available.

It’s a powerful overview of why Brightly exists, how our preventative healthcare model works, and what this means for older adults and their families.

### In the Spotlight: Why Brightly Exists

#### Hannah McQueen, Founder & CEO

Brightly Founder and CEO Hannah McQueen shared her journey from personal finance into healthcare — a transition driven by real stories from families navigating complex health challenges without clarity or coordination.

She spoke candidly about the gaps in the current system: late intervention, siloed care, and the emotional toll on families. Brightly was built to respond to that need — offering structured, evidence-based, preventative healthcare designed specifically for older adults.

Her message was clear: ageing is inevitable. Decline doesn’t have to be.

#### Dr Manoj Patel, Chief Medical Officer

Dr Manoj Patel, Brightly’s Chief Medical Officer, brought the clinical lens — outlining what makes Brightly’s model different.

He explained the depth of the Brightly Baseline+™ assessment, the power of multidisciplinary review, and the importance of identifying risk early — before small issues become significant health events. His message reinforced that proactive, geriatrician-led care can dramatically improve quality of life, independence, and long-term outcomes.

For many in the room — including GPs, health professionals, and community leaders — this was a compelling look at what modern preventative care for older adults can and should look like.

### Real Stories, Real Impact

Adding warmth and perspective to the evening, Mark Leishman shared personal reflections and family experiences with ageing. His stories resonated deeply — illustrating the uncertainty many families face and why a coordinated, preventative approach like Brightly matters.

There was laughter, recognition, and more than a few nods of agreement. Because almost everyone in the room could relate.

**Interested in learning more about Brightly?**

Explore our preventative healthcare model or [book your Brightly Baseline+™ assessment today](https://www.agebrightly.co.nz/book-assessment).

Live well. Age Brightly.

### Explore the Photo & Video Gallery

We captured some wonderful moments from the evening — from behind-the-scenes preparation to candid conversations and the vibrant atmosphere created by nearly 200 supporters gathered in one room.

Take a look — you might even spot yourself.

Photo credit: Norrie Montgomery

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