Sparkle and Thrive

There’s a crisis in Fairyland 😰 But never fear because The Wobblies are here to save the day. 😃 These tooth fairies in training are the brainchild of Denise Fishburn and are the realisation of a dream that began 25 years ago. So we’ve invited Denise onto the podcast to reveal how these super fun characters came to be and how they’re now the foundation for an exciting new business. 🙌🏽 Here’s why you need to tune in Denise has gone from feeling dissatisfied in a job and a little lost to rediscovering a passion project she’d put on the back burner. Discover how she’s learned to turn her dream into a business, hear the brilliant story of how The Wobblies came to be, and learn what life is like now that Denise has the confidence and skills to take on the world! Here’s what to listen out for [03:30] Denise puts herself first. [05:40] Denise tries to discover what she really wants to do. [11:08] When a dream you’ve buried for 25 years resurfaces. [14:26] How you validate an idea. [15:33] Saying a big hello to The Wobblies. [18;22] Looking for a sign for the path ahead. [19:31] Doing Couch to 5K. [21:10] The hidden benefit of the Business Beyond Social programme. [22:07] What’s life like now for Denise? ▶️▶️▶️ Look out for The Wooblies launching on Etsy soon, and come and follow in Denise’s footsteps by checking out our training programmes. Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide. For links and resources mentioned in this episode, visit TechPixies.com Want to get in touch? We'd love to hear from you. Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com Thanks for listening!

Stucksville. It’s a place no one wants to be. But unless you’re super lucky, you’ve probably had a moment in life when you weren’t sure what you should be doing next. 😕 For Kay Holdsworth, this moment arrived after the emotional rollercoaster of a spell in hospital with her son. And when anxiety took hold, Kay not only felt lost but like she was surviving, not thriving. As Kay says, she was in stucksville – so much so that she’d bought the t-shirt, the shoes and the handbag!!! 🙈 So, how did she turn things around? Here’s why you need to tune in Discover the path Kay followed to reignite her spark and how she’s now helping other women step off the hamster wheel of life and tap into what matters most. And learn more about Kay’s free webinar, Carpe Diem – Wake Up To What Matters Most, and why she thinks all women deserve to live a life filled with purpose and possibilities. Here’s what to listen out for: [01:14] Kay realises she’s surviving, not thriving [05:32] Discover the number one regret of the dying. [07:07] How do you find your spark? [11:13] Are your big dreams keeping you stuck? [15:56] Are you ready to seize the day? ▶️▶️▶️ Once you’ve hit play, you’ll want to save your spot on Kay’s FREE Carpe Diem webinar on 1 May from 1pm UK time to help you get to the heart of what matters most to you. Save your seat here. Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide. For additional links and resources mentioned in this episode, visit TechPixies.com Want to get in touch? We'd love to hear from you. Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com Thanks for listening!

To paraphrase Reese Witherspoon, who started her hugely successful production company in her 40s, you should bet on yourself because you are your own best lottery ticket. 🎫 This is especially true in a job market as volatile as the British weather right now. So when TechPixie Paula Campion Skerry came to us and said she was super keen to show her fellow TV execs exactly how to navigate an industry being disrupted by everything from AI to dwindling ad revenues, we knew heaps of peeps would love hearing what she had to say. So we’ve popped her on the podcast so you can hear her story and pick up a whole bunch of tips on how you can pivot your career. ↪️ Here’s why you need to tune in Discover how a Success List can help you identify the transferable skills you already have so you can pivot to something new, and learn why a vision is super important when thinking not just about your dream job but the life you’d truly love to live. And don’t miss Joy talking about becoming a pile of goo before you can become something new. 🦋 Here’s what to listen out for: [01:45] How did Paula get into TV? [05:08] TV is changing. [07:06] How do you identify your transferable skills? [10:00] Why it’s important to have a vision. [14:39] You will go through the messy middle. [18:46] Taking action and trusting your intuition. [21:40] Don’t limit your vision. [24:11] Be inspired by Reese Witherspoon. [27:42] Why resilience is key. ▶️▶️▶️ Press play now. Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide. For details of links and resources mentioned in this episode, visit TechPixies.com Want to get in touch? We'd love to hear from you. Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com Thanks for listening!

Want to know what it takes to be a successful social media manager? 💡 When Lucy Johnstone started our Social Media Management Certification programme, she wrote down a number she wanted to earn each month. So we were super chuffed when Lucy started smashing that number out of the park having become an Insta Ninja. Her expert Instagram skills have seen her attract 8 clients to her social media management business, and the best news is she’s doing it all while STILL maintaining the flexibility she craved to be there for her family. 🙌🏽 So, what’s the secret of her success, especially since Lucy is a self-confessed introvert and you won’t find her dancing around on Reels? Here’s why you need to tune in Discover how Lucy has built up recurring revenue in her business, and listen in for the nuggets she drops on how she prices her services. You’ll hear her advice for hosting discovery and sales calls and the attitude you need to have that’ll give you the best results. Plus, Lucy’s got some best practice tips for your Instagram bio that you’ll want to follow. Here’s what to listen out for: [01:18] Lucy’s take on social media management [06:13] Why doors open when you put your brave pants on. [08:02] How do you win clients? [12:02] How do you structure your packages? [16:31] How TechPixies helped Lucy on her journey. [19:00] Top tips for discovery and sales calls. [21:21] How do you set and then raise your prices? [25:12] Lucy’s top advice for your Instagram bio. [34:42] Let people get to know you (even if you think it’s boring!) If you’ve ever thought about becoming a social media manager so you can enjoy fun and flexible work, press play now. ▶️▶️▶️ Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide. Want to get in touch? We'd love to hear from you. Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com Thanks for listening!

If you’ve become a parent, you’ll know how tough it can be to juggle a career with the demands of a family. 🤹🏽‍♀️ That’s why we need more women like Louise Webster in the world, who is on a mission to empower women by helping mums find balance and purpose in their lives beyond the school run. It’s a mission that’s taken her to Downing Street and seen her put pen to paper to write a book full of tips for mums looking to reignite their talents in the hours available to them. And its helped her create an online community that has connected thousands of mothers around the globe to opportunities, inspiration and information to empower them to grow both personally and professionally while honouring the job of being a parent. 🙌🏽 Here’s why you need to tune in Discover exactly what Beyondtheschoolrun offers the world and why Louise and Joy believe it’s better to have support when building a business than trying to go it alone. Hear what it means to unlock your ‘element’ or your ‘spark’ and find your flow, and learn more about Joy’s shocking experience in Switzerland. Here’s what to listen out for: [02:50] What is Beyondtheschoolrun? [05:14] Discover how to unlock your 'element' or 'spark'. [13:03] How do you create a financially stable business? [17:31] What building a business will teach you. [22:06] Find out the invaluable lessons that come with entrepreneurship. [24:01] Why you need a support system. [26:54] Joy’s shocking experience in Switzerland. [34:49] Take daily steps. If you want to see how it’s possible to be a parent, do a job, and build a business that changes the world for women, press play now. ▶️▶️▶️ Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide. For links to resources mentioned in this episode, please visit TechPixies.com Want to get in touch? We'd love to hear from you. Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com Thanks for listening!

Be more Taylor Swift. Good advice for life, right? 💯 According to our new Insta Ninja Emma Leatham, the princess of pop’s approach to Instagram is something we should all get on board with. Because while trying to keep up with the changes and understand how the platform’s algorithm works can feel like patting your head and rubbing your tummy while hopping on one foot, Tay-Tay’s connection and engagement with her legions of Switfites on Insta is just as important as the content she puts out. 🔥 And when it comes to content in 2024, it’ll come as no surprise to hear that video – whether it’s Lives, Stories or rocking Reels – is still queen. But Emma is here with top tips on what else is working on the Gram right now. Here’s why you need to tune in Emma kicks off with some advice dished out by Adam Mosseri, Insta’s big cheese on that sticky subject of reach. She also reveals her own top tips on using carousel posts, explores the photo dump trend, and shares her own account so you can see what a great bio looks like. Here’s what to listen out for: [00:56] Introducing Emma, our new Instagram coach. [03:03] These stats will blow your mind. [04:18] A tip from Insta’s head honcho Adam Mosseri. [05:23] What’s working in 2024? [08:08] TechPixies’ best-performing Reel this year. [10:34] Are you doing this? [12:05] The power of carousel posts. [13:42] How do you win clients on Instagram? [17:51] Awesome advice if you’re just starting out. [19:00] What makes a good Instagram bio? [23:23] How Emma managed maternity leave as a social media manager. [25:35] Be more Taylor Swift. To get all the goss, press play now. ▶️▶️▶️ Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide. For details of links and resources mentioned in this episode, please visit TechPixies.com Want to get in touch? We'd love to hear from you. Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com Thanks for listening!

Want to know what’s hot and what’s not on Facebook right now? You need to heed the advice of our social media marketing sage Vee Roberts. Because Meta loves to mix things up, and has already announced a major change to Facebook Groups that is a potential mare for users of third-party apps (such as a scheduling tool, for example). Luckily, Vee has heaps of advice to ensure you can do more in 2024 despite Meta's meddling. Here’s why you need to tune in If you want to know what metrics matter in 2024, fancy a spot of engagement maths so you can work out how well your posts are performing, need advice on paid advertising, or want the lowdown on what’s working on Facebook this year, go and grab a cuppa and settle in. Because this is the episode you’ve been waiting for. Here’s what to listen out for: [00:23] What’s big on Facebook in 2024? [01:50] Getting the lowdown on the changes to Facebook Groups. [04:58] What metrics matter in 2024? [07:18] A top tip for repurposing content. [12:05] Do some engagement maths. [13:26] Effective strategies for paid advertising. [17:24] Insights into what's working on Facebook now. [22:00] How to build your mailing list with Facebook. [25:21] Why you should integrate Facebook into your broader online marketing strategy. Don’t post another thing on Facebook until you’ve listened to this! You know what to do. ▶️▶️▶️ Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide. For links and resources mentioned in this episode, please visit TechPixies.com Want to get in touch? We'd love to hear from you. Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com Thanks for listening!

Crikey! 😲 With over 1 billion active users and 20 changes to the platform dropped already this year, we love that LinkedIn is making waves. But if you’re already thinking, ‘I barely have time to wash my hair let alone keep up with LinkedIn’s tinkerings’, we’ve got you covered. Marianne Avery, our very own LinkedIn coach, has done the hard work of deciphering what’s hot and what’s not on LinkedIn in 2024 and has zeroed in on the 5 key trends you need to know. 🔥 She’s even cast an eye over LinkedIn guru Richard van der Blom’s Algorithm Insights Report to bring you top tips for your profile and posts that are worth their weight in gold. Here’s why you need to tune in Hear how LinkedIn is embracing AI to make your life easier and why authenticity rules in 2024. Know once and for all whether Premium is worth investing in and discover the sweet spot when it comes to the number of characters you should use in posts and the length of your lives and audio content. Here’s what to listen out for: [02:10] Why LinkedIn is continuing to level up. [04:06] AI tools to make a note of. [08:32] Why you need to show your human side. [12:40] Are you embracing live video and LInkedIn’s audio features? [15:13] Check out this new security feature. [17:17] Do you need Premium? And is it worth it? [24:03] Tips from Richard van der Blom’s LinkedIn algorithm report. So, hit play now and level up your LinkedIn with the only trends that matter this year. ▶️▶️▶️ Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide. For details of links and resources mentioned in this episode, please visit TechPixies.com Want to get in touch? We'd love to hear from you. Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com Thanks for listening!

Step away from the cat videos for a minute. 🐱 Because while we all love a good chuckle at cats or kids doing something cute, this podcast episode could be just what you need to grow your YouTube or TikTok channels this year. Yep, we’ve invited Aby Moore, our resident YouTube, TikTok and Social Media Management Certification Coach, back into the hot seat to spill the tea on the biggest YouTube and TikTok trends in 2024. 🚀 And apparently, it’s all about ‘Creative Bravery’ and ‘Unhinged Storytelling’, so strap in my friend. Here’s why you need to tune in Discover the fab new testing tool on YouTube that could be a game-changer for your thumbnails. Learn why authenticity and community are key this year and what this means for your vids. And come away with top YouTube and TikTok tips – such as SEO tools and ways to gain more subscribers – that’ll have you running to your channel dashboards to implement right away. Here’s what to listen out for: [01:45] These stats will blow your mind. [03:47] Are you replicating and repurposing your content? [07:14] The rise of AI on YouTube. [11:02] The trend for authenticity on YouTube. [19:09] Why SEO is important. [22:02] How can you encourage subscriptions? [27:41] What are TikTok’s macro trends in 2024? [42:17] TikTok’s community drive. [45:00] How do you deal with the haters? And here’s something that’ll blow your mind. One billion hours of content is watched daily on YouTube, and of the 5.3 billion internet users worldwide, 23% are on TikTok. 🤯 With that many potential eyeballs, now’s the time to slay your social media strategy. So, hit play now. ▶️▶️▶️ Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide. For details of links and resources mentioned in this episode, please visit TechPixies.com Want to get in touch? We'd love to hear from you. Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com Thanks for listening!

Trying to use social media without a strategy in place is like walking up Ben Nevis in flip-flops. It’s not impossible to make progress, but why would you want to make life difficult for yourself? And where do you start in creating a strategy that works? Especially when the pace of change in social media is quicker than a lizard on hot sand. 🦎 Fortunately, Joy Foster, our chief TechPixie, has decided to rock the mic for one of her famous fly solos this week with an episode that explores your options when it comes to nailing the social media game in 2024. 🙌🏽 So, take a listen to the golden nuggets Joy is dishing out and then decide which avenue is right for you. Here’s why you need to tune in Joy breaks down the various strategies you could follow for social media success in 2024 – from what an organic-only strategy looks like to creating an approach that is a mix of organic social media and paid advertising. Joy also covers viral organic social media, offering up a few top tips if the thought of going viral on TikTok floats your boat (and why it might not be for you if the idea of having to constantly feed the content beast makes you want to run for the hills). 🏃‍♀️ Here’s what to listen out for: [04:03] Joy reveals how an organic-only social media strategy works. [07:05] What is the content infinity loop? [12:34] Discover the power of viral organic content. [17:47] Learn more about a hybrid organic + paid strategy. [23:57] Questions to ask yourself if you want to use social media professionally in 2024. This episode kicks off our favourite series of the year, where we get to ask our expert social media coaches their thoughts on the social media trends to watch in 2024. So hit play now and keep your peepers peeled for next week’s drop. ▶️▶️▶️ For links and resources mentioned in this episode, visit TechPixies.com Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide. Want to get in touch? We'd love to hear from you. Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com Thanks for listening!

If there’s anything guaranteed to shake you to the core, it’s divorce. For Tania Ross, it was utterly devasting, ripping away her career as a childminder, her home, and her mental wellbeing. 💔 Not that you’d know it to look at her today. Tania’s a purple-loving crochet queen who is smashing it out of the park as a copywriter, a peer educator supporting parents with neurodiverse kids AND a mentor for the Department of Education. Listen to Tania speak, and it feels like she could take on the world and win. 💪🏽 After sofa surfing during her divorce and the stress and worry of wondering how she would support herself and her children, Tania has found her sanctuary in her dream home and a cat called Gino. So, how did Tania transform her life? Here’s why you need to tune in Transformation isn’t Amazon Prime, but Tania is proof of what’s possible when you do the work. Hear how she went from grieving for a future she’d no longer have to creating a whole new narrative for the life she wanted. Learn how she stepped into her power to rediscover her confidence and purpose and why this story might just make you cry happy tears (tissues at the ready!). Here’s what to listen out for: [02:18] Tania hits rock bottom. [06:27] The 200% effort rule and what changed for Tania. [13;00] There are happy tears as Tania chats about her incredible transformation. [15:37] Why transformation is not Amazon Prime. [!8:25] You can change your narrative. [20:45] The power of pets and a shout-out to Gino, the cat. [26:20] Feeling overwhelmed? You’ll love this advice. [35:22] With her confidence rocketing, discover what Tania’s up to now. Keen to turn your life around, just like Tania? Press play now. ▶️▶️▶️ For links and resources mentioned in this edition, please visit TechPixies.com Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide. Want to get in touch? We'd love to hear from you. Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com Thanks for listening!

If your Oodie or Hug n Snug is crawling to the washing machine because you’ve spent all winter hibernating in it, we’ve got the perfect replacement. Because, drum roll, please… TechPixies has launched its own stylish swag!!! 🥳 🎉💃🏼 Thanks to our pals Jess Christie and Hannah Walker, founders of hand-printed organic clothing brand Northern Brights, you can now get your mitts on a range of sweaters, t-shirts and our personal faves – snuggly cowl neck hoodies – designed exclusively for TechPixies. Not only do Jess and Han LOVE stars as much as we do (you’ll love hearing why they pop a star on the sleeve of every item they produce), but they were also super keen to help boost our Partners in Believing Fund, which supports women receiving PIP, ESA or Universal Credit, those who are 60+, BAME or are LGBTIQ+, and women with visible or invisible illnesses or disabilities through our training programmes. 🙌🏽 Here’s why you need to tune in Learn more about how the Partners in Believing Fund has supported women through our training in 2022 and 2023, and get busy deciding what TechPixies x Northern Brights loveliness you’ll be adding to your wardrobe. Remember, 5% of every purchase goes to the Partners in Believing Fund. Plus, throughout February, you’ll enjoy 10% off too. 🏃🏽 Here’s what to listen out for: [01:08] Discover why Northern Brights pops a star on all its clothing. [04:20] Joy reveals all about the TechPixies Partners in Believing Fund. [06:48] Get a sneak peek at how TechPixies changed lives in 2022 and 2023. [11:18] Feast your eyes on the fab TechPixies swag. [12:55] How Northern Brights makes clothing with love. [14:54] How the DreamBuilder® programme helped Jess and Hannah with their business. It’s time to use your pounds (£££) for a purpose, so hit play now. ▶️▶️▶️ For links and resources mentioned in this episode, visit TechPixies.com Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide. Want to get in touch? We'd love to hear from you. Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com Thanks for listening!

Some days, wouldn’t it be great to be able to magic up a few extra hours? Especially when the juggle has gone properly Pete Tong, and there’s so much on your to-do list that you barely have time for a cup of tea (sacrilege). Esme Willis can relate. While her freelance role as a graphic designer gives her a degree of flexibility, she’s also running her late parent’s farm and has a gazillion jobs that she can’t just park until another day. So, with time definitely not on her side, how did Esme learn the social media skills she needed to rocket the value she could offer clients? Here’s why you need to tune in Esme arrived at TechPixies wanting to develop social media skills to promote herself as a freelance graphic designer AND add more strings to her bow. Get the lowdown on how she made this happen – despite time not always being on her side – and discover the tips and tricks Esme used to work through the curriculum at her own pace, in her own time. Here’s what to listen out for: [02:27] Why Esme chose the self-study route. [04:11] Esme discovers the power of social media for a good cause. [08:47] Hear Esme’s top tips for making a success of self-study. [10:39] This is why we teach all the social media networks. [14:04] How Esme schedules her time as a self-study student. So, if you don’t think you have the time to learn social media, try working at your own pace with our step-by-step, click-by-click system and take all the time you need. Hit play now. ▶️▶️▶️ To learn more about our Social Media Self-Study Membership, click here. Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide. Want to get in touch? We'd love to hear from you. Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com Thanks for listening!

How do you know when the time is right to do paid advertising? And how do you make a success of paid advertising when you’re ready to take the plunge? 🤷‍♀️ Fern Fuller has been on quite the journey at TechPixies (tune in to hear all her incredible wins), and she’s followed a clear roadmap to get her business ready for paid advertising. And it’s so good we wanted to share it. 🧭 Because no one wants to be flinging cash at Meta and not see results, our chief TechPixie Joy spells out the success path in this podcast episode so you’ll know when the time to do paid advertising is right for you. Here’s why you need to tune in Discover how organic social media helped Fern define who she wanted to serve and how this has helped her with her Meta ads. Follow the roadmap Fern used to get her business for paid advertising and make a success of it. And learn how she got over her fear of putting herself out there. If Fern can do it, you can too! 💪 Here’s what to listen out for: 01:09] Fern recaps her journey with TechPixies. [04:46] How Fern grew her social media reach organically. [06:56] Fern makes an important shift in her business. [14:36] How long did Joy wait to move from organic to paid advertising? [16:23] Why 2023 was a pivotal year for Fern. [17:52] Your roadmap to social media success. [19:11] How Fern combats any fear she feels. [24:55] How can you get to be where Fern is now? Grab the roadmap you need for marketing success by pressing play now. ▶️▶️▶️ Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide. For links and resources mentioned in this episode, please visit TechPixies.com Want to get in touch? We'd love to hear from you. Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com Thanks for listening!

🚫 “I never want to be on social media” 🚫 “I never want to launch a podcast” 🚫 “I never want to run my own business” Kirsty van den Bulk has said all of the above at some point in her life. And yet, after a squiggly career path that’s seen her appear in an advert for Heinz Baked Beans (it’s still out there, apparently), become an actor, work in retail and enjoy top jobs at some major tech firms, Kirsty has done ALL of the above and more. So how has she turned her ‘nevers’ into ‘I could do this forever’? And how has she conquered her fears so she can help others rock their online presence? Here’s why you need to tune in Kirsty drops some major golden nuggets for anyone struggling to feel confident on camera, including a technique she still uses whenever that pesky imposter syndrome pops up. It’s time to take A.I.M. people! You’ll also discover why making a great social media post or video starts at the end and how Kirsty’s ‘magical mistakes’ have made her the successful on-camera coach, podcaster and coach she is today. Here’s what to listen out for: [02:30] Why service is at the heart of Kirsty’s business. [06:29] Kirsty on never giving up [08:58] Allow yourself to make magical mistakes. [12:27] How did Kirsty get comfortable showing up on social media? [19:49] How do you overcome imposter syndrome? [23:16] Making a business from something you never thought you’d do. [29:10] Why you should start at the end for your posts and videos. [35:44] Use SEO to attract the people who need what you have. Oh, and if you notice someone different in the hosting hot seat, that’s Annmarie Miles. She’s our guest host and is a TechPixie who loves Kirsty’s tips and tricks as much as we do. For details of links and resources mentioned, please go to TechPixies.com Want to get in touch? We'd love to hear from you. Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com Thanks for listening!

How do you achieve the life you love when the thing you want most isn’t something you can put a timestamp on? 🤔 This was the question that had Nicola Walsh in a spin. Because all the while she was focused on having another baby, she was putting other things in her life on hold. She needed to shift her mindset, and as one of the first to do our DreamBuilder® Program, she found a whole heap of tools to help. From leaning into questions like ‘What would I love?’ and ‘What one action step can I take today that’ll move me closer to my dream?’ to discovering scaffolding images and the Brave Thinking activation tool, this episode of the Sparkle and Thrive Podcast will resonate if you are looking to expand your family or want to build a business that works around your family. Here’s why you need to tune in Check out how Nicola stepped into her power to set up her own business, the mental shifts she made to get there, and why sometimes you’ve got to take the leap and trust that it’s all going to work out. Here’s what to listen out for: [01:50] What happens when you lean into the question, ‘What would I love?’ [04:33] What can you do right now to help you move forward? [08:22] Nicola creates ‘scaffolding’ images for her dream. [15:39] How Nicola got through the ‘messy middle’ of setting up her own business. [16:38] Try the Brave Thinking Activation Tool. [20:57] Does the number you want to earn feel expansive? [30:30] Why the feeling you have is just as powerful as the visual side of a vision. Enjoy the episode! ▶️▶️▶️ Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide. For links and resources mentioned in this episode, please visit TechPixies.com Want to get in touch? We'd love to hear from you. Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com Thanks for listening!

How do you make money doing something you love? Especially if you’re in an industry in which supposedly ‘only the lucky few’ make the £££. 💰 This was one question Lois Lelland was grappling with when she arrived at TechPixies. But having just recorded and mixed her debut EP, she was also struggling to know how to share it with the world. She thought social media might be the answer, but there was just one problem. Lois’s invisibility cloak was well and truly on, and she felt super uncomfortable putting herself online. And like many women, she’d unwittingly popped a few subconscious blocks around making money and feeling worthy of earning it in her way. But after doing our social media training, Money Mindset Masterclass, and our DreamBuilder® Program, Lois: 1️⃣ Released her EP 2️⃣ Discovered how to make money from music 3️⃣ Learnt how to use social media to promote it She’s pursued her dream, achieved it, and is now onto the next one. Here’s why you need to tune in If you’ve got a dream that you want to pursue and want to know how to achieve it, you’ll love what Lois has to say in this episode. You’ll discover how she changed the narrative she had about money, how Lois got comfortable with social media, and the 3 pillar system she uses to share her content. And you’ll hear why, having achieved one dream, Lois now knows she has a repeatable system she can use to realise the next. Here’s what to listen out for: [00:49] How Lois felt about social media might sound familiar. [02:00] How did Lois find her confidence on social media? [04:48] There is a reason why your vision or dream is not happening. [07:24] How Lois makes money from music. [09:22] How Lois got over her fear of being online. [10:55] Learn more about Lois’s system for getting content out on social media. [12:38] Why Lois is getting crystal clear and super specific on her vision. [16:27] Do what you can with what you have with where you’re at. Lois is super keen to hear your thoughts on Sepia, her EP, so hit download on Bandcamp, Apple Music or Spotify and then DM Lois on Instagram. Even better, use the tracks from the EP in your social media posts and Reels and then share them with Lois. Enjoy the episode! ▶️▶️▶️ Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide. For details of links and resources mentioned in this episode, please visit TechPixies.com Want to get in touch? We'd love to hear from you. Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com Thanks for listening!

Doing something you love and getting paid for it – it’s the dream, isn’t it? 🌈 Catherine Speakman has taken her passion for the hidden corners of her home county of Dorset and her skill as a mapmaker (honed after working as a cartographer for the Ministry of Defence) and has, quite organically, grown a brilliant business. So whether you’re an avid rambler or someone who doesn’t know their moor from their tor, Catherine’s knowledge and storytelling bring the landscape she loves to life. In fact, if you’re fed up with hibernating in your Slanket and crave the fresh air of the outdoors, Catherine’s walks and bike rides offer the perfect excuse to get out and about this winter. 🚶🏽‍♀️🚴🏽 Here’s why you need to tune in Keen for people to explore more than just the iconic Durdle Door, Catherine reveals her favourite Dorset wonders and wanders, including a 3,000-year-old yew tree that is possibly the oldest in the county. Learn more about Catherine’s membership model and how she feels about people who’ve copied her work. And hear her plans for 2024 and why she’s on a mission to boost the local economy by helping people support artisan businesses and watering holes on their strolls. Here’s what to listen out for: [01:04] How Catherine made her passion her business. [05:44] How does Catherine make money? [08:41] Learn more about Catherine’s fab idea for 2024. [13:26] You’ll love this reframe if you discover your work is being copied. [17:07] Why you should enter awards (as long as they’re not paid for!). [24:12] What are some of Catherine’s favourite walks in Dorset? [34:46] AI can’t do what Catherine can do. Catherine puts a whole heap of research into her walks, creating easy-to-read maps that lead to places full of history and hidden gems. So head to Dorset this winter (we know someone with a campervan you can hire!) and make memories to last a lifetime. Enjoy the episode! Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide. For details of links and resources mentioned in this episode, please visit TechPixies.com Want to get in touch? We'd love to hear from you. Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com Thanks for listening!

Pants. Not something you’d imagine might give you the feel-good factor. But for our chief TechPixie Joy and pants champ Sarah Jordan of Y.O.U Underwear, pants should have a purpose. And they should be brave with a touch of sparkle. ✨ We’re always popping on our ‘brave pants’ here at TechPixies. But up until now, they’ve only ever been metaphorical (apart from appearing on a very cool fridge magnet). But when Joy chatted to Sarah on the Sparkle and Thrive podcast a couple of years ago, the seed for a pair of actual brave pants was planted. Well, it's time for a fanfare because Sarah has only gone and granted all our Christmas wishes. Please play and feast your eyes on the starry brilliance Sarah’s created, and you’ll love the YOU Sparkle message she’s popped on the inside as much as we do. 🌟 And if you’re thinking they look like the perfect pressie, know that purchasing them does way more good than simply making someone’s day. Y.O.U Underwear donates two pairs of pants to Smalls for All for every pair sold, an approach that has seen more than 38,000 pairs donated to date and ensured 13,000 girls have been able to attend school. Plus, as the world’s highest-rated B Corp fashion brand, Y.O.U Underwear is showing how you can change the world ethically and sustainably. Here’s why you need to tune in We catch up with Sarah’s amazing wins and discover that is possible to have a profitable business and positively impact the world. You’ll get tips on where you can go for support if you want to start a business of your own, and you’ll hear why Joy and Sarah think having the support of others you can to for advice is vital. Here’s what to listen out for: [01:08] Discover how YOU Underwear is supporting women and girls. [02:57] It’s the big reveal of the Brave YOU Sparkle pants. [07:31] You’ll love Sarah’s business model - it’s incredible. [14:08] What does Y.O.U Underwear’s B Corp Certification mean? [22:18] Learn what it takes to build a business. [30:14] Where can you go for business support? Remember, by supporting a small business producing ethically sourced smalls (or undies, briefs or undercrackers, if you prefer) YOU can make a difference. 🌟 Enjoy the episode! Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide. For links and resources mentioned in this episode, please visit TechPixies.com Want to get in touch? We'd love to hear from you. Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com Thanks for listening!

There’s a reason we call Paula Tadzik ‘Magic Tadzik’. And it isn’t just because whenever there’s a TechPixie in a tech pickle, she’s right there offering a helping hand. It’s because Paula saw redundancy after 17 years in the same job as an opportunity to make her dream of living and working abroad a reality. In fact, her vision was so clear that Paula and her family moved to the exact house she described on a call with her fellow TechPixies… right down to the white walls and the orange roof. We love it when a plan comes together. We also love what Paula did next. As a business coach, Paula’s zone of genius is helping women get unstuck, and she’s put pen to paper to write a book that will help anyone who feels like they’re missing a piece of the puzzle on their road to success. Paula’s pages ask the tough questions to help you determine what that missing puzzle piece might be. But ‘Magic Tadzik’ doesn’t stop there. She’s also put together training for anyone who wants to follow in her footsteps and publish their own book on Amazon. If there’s a problem, yo, she’ll solve it, check out her book so your business evolves with it. 👍🏻👍🏽👍🏾👍🏿 Here’s why you should tune in If you’d love to reframe redundancy as an opportunity, Paula’s story will help. If you want to hear what happens when TechPixies collaborate together, Paula’s story will inspire you. And if you think you’re missing a piece of the puzzle in your business or want to know how to get published, Paula’s book will get you started. Here’s what to listen out for: [00:54] Paula’s vision for her life after redundancy is crystal clear. [03:42] Discover what Paula learnt after trying to help plumbers market themselves. [05:43] What inspired Paula to publish her book? [11:37] Hear what happened when Paula collaborated with a fellow TechPixie. [14:02] Paula asks some ‘horrible’ questions. [19:03] How Paula helps people with their business or tech mares through her membership. [21:15] What does it feel like for Paula to be living her dream? ▶️▶️▶️ Press play now. Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide. For links and resources mentioned in this episode, please visit TechPixies.com Want to get in touch? We'd love to hear from you. Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com Thanks for listening!