What do you do if you’ve been out of work for a while, especially if your confidence is in freefall because you feel too old for the job market?

Sarah Glassey says she felt like she wasn’t just in a pickle after being out of work for nine months, but “stuck in a whole vat of pickles in a factory”. And with the stress and some major ANTs (automatic negative thoughts) making their presence felt – “I’m too old,” and “I don’t have the right skills” – life was not going Sarah’s way. 😬

So, how did she turn things around?

Here’s why you need to tune in
Sarah didn’t just lean into adding social media skills to her CV to land herself a new job. She discovered a whole heap of tools – including one from a 1980s advert for a chocolate bar and another from the film Cocktail – that have given her back her sense of self-worth and helped her get promoted.

Here’s what to listen out for:

[02:50] The stress of not knowing what to do next.

[06:50] Looking at things differently.

[10:31] What to do when you don’t have all the skills for a job.

[18:34] How do you go after a promotion?

[21:54] Do a skills inventory.

[24:30] How are you talking to yourself?

[27:10] The power of 5,4,3,2,1.

[28:54] Coughlin’s law.

[35:15] Are you too old or not too old yet?

So, if you’re stuck in a rut and don’t know what to do next or want to get back to work in a role you love, this episode is for you. ▶️▶️▶️

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Want to transform your life?

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What have you done recently outside your role as a partner, parent or professional? A guilt-free activity that is purely about having fun and leaves you saying, “I can’t believe I just did that”?

If you’re like most women, chances are you are prioritising everyone but yourself.

But author Eve Rodsky believes that carving out time to explore the gifts, talents and interests that make you you is a necessity if you want to live a happier, more fulfilled life.

But how do you do that, how do you communicate that to those around you, and how do you get over the guilt and shame? 

Here’s why you need to tune in
In this interview from the archives, Eve unpacks what a Unicorn Space is and describes her own failed attempt to find one using a Post-It note during the pandemic. She explores the communication styles of our CEO Joy and her husband Tim to demonstrate how you can have high cognition, low emotion conversations that let you implement boundaries and systems to ensure you have time for what Eve calls ‘daily flourishing’.

Here’s what to listen out for:
[01:00] What is Unicorn Space about?

[04:04] What is a Unicorn Space?

[08:33] The ‘Unavailable’ Post-It note.

[10:33] There is a formula for thriving.

[14:14] What is your communication style?

[21:26] What is your partner’s communication style?

[27:35] How do you communicate with yourself?

[35:09] Is Unicorn Space only for the privileged?

So, what will you do outside your role as a partner, parent or professional? Email us at support@techpixies.com and let us know. ▶️▶️▶️

For details of links and resources mentioned in this episode, visit TechPixies.com

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How do you go from having a paralysing fear of being on camera and hating the thought of being on social media to managing successful social media campaigns, hosting webinars and implementing marketing strategies for clients?

All within 15 months. 😲

Thanks to our trio of transformational training programmes and teaming up with other talented TechPixies, Carolyn Boddington has crushed her crisis of confidence and is now hitting milestone after milestone as a fractional CMO (chief marketing officer).

What’s so incredibly powerful is that Carolyn says she doesn’t recognise the person she was when she started TechPixies. Not only that, but she feels like she’s becoming the person she’s always wanted to be.

Want to know how she did it? 🙋🏼‍♀️

Here’s why you need to tune in

💡 Gain insights: Hear Carolyn’s key takeaways from her training.

💡 Be inspired: Learn how she’s slaying her business goals and working with people she never imagined 15 months ago.

💡 Get top tips: Walk away with essential marketing strategies for your own business.

Here’s what to listen out for:

[01:49] Becoming the person you’ve always wanted to be.

[03:48] The milestones Carolyn’s achieved in just 15 months.

[07:48] Working with other TechPixies and replacing in-house social media teams.

[10:38] Key takeaways from TechPixies’ programmes.

{16:55] What should you be doing to market your business?

[21:44] Who are the coaches in Business Beyond Social?

Whether you’ve been out of work for a while or have suffered a health crisis like Carolyn and are feeling nervous about the path ahead, come and see what’s possible when you put yourself first.

Press play for more now and start your transformation today! ▶️▶️▶️

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Want to transform your life?

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🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.

🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.

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If you’re a woman from an ethnically diverse background and have faced the metaphorical ‘computer says no’ when it comes to your job hunt, you’ll know that the playing field is far from level.

Yes, it’s difficult for women in today’s job market, but it’s especially tough for women who aren’t white, and studies across the board are enough to make you wonder why change is going at a snail’s pace. 🐌

The Fawcett Society’s Sex and Power Index 2022, for example, found that just 8% of the FTSE 100 CEOs are women and none are women of colour. Meanwhile, Runnymede’s Broken Ladders report found that 75% of women of colour have experienced racism at work, and 52% have experienced discrimination in the recruitment process. 🤯

This might be 2022, but we’re a long way off equality and fair play in the workplace.
 
In true TechPixies spirit, however, we’re not ones to look at an issue and not try to find solutions. So we’ve called on a woman we know can help: career coach Padma Knowles. And, as usual, she’s dropping a whole heap of helpful advice.

Here’s why you need to tune in
Discover how AI impacts the recruitment process and hear what you can do to increase the chances of your cover letter and CV getting through the screening process. Learn why you should ask companies questions about their diversity split at your interview and why Xero deserves a shout-out. 🙌🏾

Here’s what to listen out for:

[01:30] You’ll be shocked by this statistic.

[02:47] Padma talks about her experience of having an Indian name.

[03:25] What role does AI play in the employment process?

[05:15] Should you change your name as actors do?

[07:57] How can you increase the chances of your cover letter and CV getting through to the next stage?

[12:39] What can you do if you’re getting interviews by not getting the job?

[15:07] Hear Padma’s final top tip.

🗒️ And if you need some additional help,  head to TechPixies.com where Padma has provided a list of recruitment agencies that specialise in finding work for people from ethnically diverse backgrounds.

🗒️ You can also grab Padma’s handy 7 Essential Steps to Career Success Guide.

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What makes a great entrepreneur? It’s a BIG question for a BIG episode. 🥳🎉🥳

Yep, it’s time to get the bunting out and let off a party popper (or two!) because the TechPixies Sparkle and Thrive Podcast is celebrating its 150th episode with a dream guest. As a woman who blazed a trail for women in tech, she’s one of our heroes, and we’re still squealing with excitement that we got to spend some time with her.

Dame Stephanie ‘Steve’ Shirley needs no introduction. She’s a tech pioneer who has used her wealth to help those with Autism lead long, happy and healthy lives, and at 88, Dame Stephanie is still thinking about what she can achieve next. She’s so not done yet. 🙌🏽

Here’s why you need to tune in
Focusing on her brilliant memoir Let It Go, this episode delves into the meaning of letting things go and why Dame Stephanie has tried to follow this as a guiding principle in her life. We cover kindness in companies and why women, in particular, are needed in the world of tech. We ask whether you can have it all and how you can overcome the challenges that come your way.

And as Dame Stephanie is one of our greatest entrepreneurs, you'll want to tune in at about 17.5 minutes to discover if you identify with any of the entrepreneurial qualities she mentions.

Ready to be blown away?

Here’s what to listen out for:

[00:30] Hear a quick overview of Dame Stephanie’s story.

[04:51] Learn the meaning behind Let It Go.

[11:00} Can you balance it all?

[17:40] What is entrepreneurship?

[22:10] Why is technology so powerful?

[25:46] Dame Stephanie shares her happiest memory.

[28:19] Learn more about Dame Stephanie’s work around Autism.

[32:29] Learn why women need to get into technology.

[34:50] At 88, there’s still more Dame Stephanie wants to achieve.

[36:23] What will kindness do for the workplace?

[38:38] How do you overcome challenges?

📚 If you'd love a signed copy of Let It Go, email lynn@steveshirley.com. All proceeds go to Autistica, the charity Dame Stephanie founded to research and campaign for breakthroughs in Autism.

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Whoa there! If you’ve arrived here without listening to Episode 148, you’ll want to do a Craig David and re-re-wind. Because we’ve got a whole lotta social media superpower action for you to catch up on (and no one should miss seeing Joy in a silky pink cape).

In Part 1, Joy covered the first 3 social media superpowers you need for social media success. In this episode, she’s back with 3 more superpowers (and we’re pretty sure Superman would be proud of these If he’d used social media at the Daily Planet).

We’re talking:
 
🦸 Social media speed and agility

🦸 Market magnetism

🦸 Mailing list magic

Here’s why you need to tune in
If you want to discover how a sunflower can help you work out how social media works in 2022, if you want to hear about the Foster Foundations and Joy’s 6s for social media success, AND if you want to learn how one TechPixie totally smashed it when it came to converting her followers into mailing list subscribers, you know what to do. ▶️▶️▶️

Here’s what to listen out for:

[01:34] How does social media work in 2022?

[05:51] Learn the Foster Foundations for social media success.

[12:01] Discover Joy’s 6s to help you determine what and when to post.

[14:32] Hear what TechPixies is really about.

[20:41] Why the sales are in the mails.

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For links and resources mentioned in this episode, please visit TechPixies.com

Want to transform your life?

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🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.

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There’s a reason Joy is dressed in her daughter’s pink satin cape for this week’s episode, and it isn’t because she’s off to audition for a role at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
 
At TechPixies, we don’t need a magic wand to turn women into social media superheroes; we give them the tools they need to tap into their superpowers. And in this episode, Joy is taking you through the first 3 superpowers you need to be a social media success:

🦸 Shed your social media invisibility cloak

🦸 Tap into your enhanced future vision

🦸 Fine-tune your network navigation

Here’s why you need to tune in
You’ll hear Joy talking about how important it is to be visible on social media and why we ‘done not perfect’ will become your new life-changing mantra. You’ll learn how to discover your why so you can gain clarity on what you want to use social media for, and you’ll hear about the network matrix, which is perfect for working out which networks you should be on.

Here’s what to listen out for:

[01:09] Are you wearing an invisibility cloak?

[05:37] Discover superpower number 2 and use it to work on your why.

[10:23] Joy reveals the third superpower.

[20:53] What are the different ways to post on social media?

[27:59] What would you love to do on social media?

See you for part 2 next week covering the 3 other social media superpowers.

And remember, our Social Media Summer School is open for enrolment. Our proven step-by-step social media accelerator will give you the tools and strategy you need to create a social media presence that builds your brand and your confidence so that you’re ready to make the impact you want in this world. For more information, head to TechPixies.com

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Want to transform your life?

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🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.

🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.

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You jumped out of bed this morning (ok, if you’re like us, there’s definitely no leaping going on until you’ve had a coffee), and how did you feel about the day ahead? Excited about cracking on with that work project? Or a bit meh about firing up your computer?

We spend too much of our lives at work not to be doing something that lights us up, so if you feel like you’re meant for more and haven’t found your dream job yet, Joy is about to rock your world.

Here’s why you need to tune in
It’s time to stop looking at job descriptions and thinking ‘well, I haven’t got that skill so I’m not going to apply’, and instead start getting in the zone and leaning into a job you would love. And this week’s episode is packed full of practical advice to help you do just that. You’ll be encouraged to think through what you love to do, given tips to help you overcome the blocks that stand in your way, and be able to take a 5-point test to discover if your dream job really is for you.

Here’s what to listen out for:

[03:34] What does the word manifest mean?

[08:05] How does AI impact recruitment?

[14:27] Overcoming the 3 Ds.

[19:58] Get in the right vibrational tone.

[25:14] Do the 5-point test.

[28:45] Why you have to befriend fear.

[29:37] Your network is your net worth.

[37:04] Hear Joy’s manifestation story.

[43:12] Think about how much you love your life.

So, it’s time to ask yourself: what would you love?

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Want to transform your life?

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🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.

🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.

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If you’ve ever felt like you’re facing the same battles in life, again and again, you’ll love this episode of the Sparkle and Thrive Podcast.

Not least because Joy’s mashing up the airwaves with her usual brand of savvy advice and thought-provoking nuggets with one of the most popular peeps in our community, 🌈
In the past, Juliet Addenbrooke has been the first person our students would hear from. A calming voice and a willing ear, who’s always ready to pen a handwritten note on cards made by her kids to welcome newbies to the TechPixies tribe.

Today, she’s our resident life coach, and is on a mission to help women realise that they need to unconditionally love themselves, just as she has through her time at TechPixies.😍

Here’s why you need to tune in

Tune in for guidance on everything from why life is a spiral (and what you can do about it) to working out which values matter to you most (and why this is important). You’ll also love Juliet’s take on celebrating difference and why it represents an opportunity for discovery.

Here’s what to listen out for:

 [07:09] What were the early days of TechPixies like?

[08:52] Juliet discovers her calling.

[12:17] Why life is a spiral.

[15:02] Juliet reveals her greatest learning from her time at TechPixies.

[18:55] Why values matter.

[26:06] How Juliet is helping others transform their own lives.

[28:49] What feeling like an outsider teaches you.

[35:44] How Juliet got to a ‘I can do this’ place with her life coaching.
🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

▶️▶️▶️ Tune in now and drop us a line at support@techpixies.com if you’d love to know how TechPixies can help you and how we support LGBTIQ+, 60+, BAME and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.
 
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Nicci Take has a pretty interesting perspective on business life.
 
She spent 45 years as a man running a business and raising her kids – happily revealing that her role as a father has been the most important job in her life – before embracing her authentic self as a woman. ⚧️ ⚧️

There is so much to unpack in Nicci’s story that this episode will make you laugh, make you think, and give you a truckload of tips on everything from parenting to sales. Because Nicci is both a highly sought-after sales/deals coach and a stand-up comedian, as well as a super successful CEO and entrepreneur (you’d wish you’d had her as your boss, for sure).

Here’s why you need to tune in
Hear how Nicci changed the culture of her business with feminine thinking and why this is the key to successful sales. Learn how you can negotiate with a teenager to tidy their room (yep, it IS possible 🤣), and why TEDSPIE will be the most useful management/coaching technique you’ve heard in ages.

Here’s what to listen out for:

[03:16] Nicci shares a lifelong pain.

[12:19] Nicci talks about her unique perspective on business.

[18:35] Why the future of sales is feminine.

[27:33] Discover Nicci’s most difficult sell (it won’t be what you expect)

[32:23] Why Nicci sees things differently.

[40:35] The power of pulling versus selling.

[42:14] Don’t tell your kids what to do. Give Nicci’s tip a try instead.

[51:17] How to show your support for the LGBTIQ+ community.

[57:52] Why we don’t need more assertive people in business.

[01:02:43] What is TEDSPIE and can it help you as a coach?

And if you’ve thought about adding your pronouns to your social media profiles and emails and haven’t done so yet, you’re about to get a new take on why they’re so important.  🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

▶️▶️▶️ Tune in now.

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Last year, we posted a picture of Lisa, our head of brand, with her wife Jenny on their wedding day. It’s a joyous image, a celebration of the concept that love is love. 💖🏳️‍🌈

(Well, actually, Lisa and Jenny follow the philosophy of love laid down by Xena: Warrior Princess. More on that about 4 minutes into the episode. 🦸‍♀️)

It’s become one of the most popular images on our Facebook feed (whoop! 🌈). But, sadly, Lisa hasn’t always experienced acceptance.

In the week that Dame Kelly Holmes publicly came out as gay, declaring in an interview with the Sunday Mirror that she’d didn’t have role models to look up to growing up and that “school sex education was nothing to do with being gay,” Lisa draws similar parallels in her own experience. And she’s talking about them all in this week’s powerful podcast.
 
Here’s why you need to tune in
In fact, as you’ll discover, the conclusion Lisa drew about her future as she was growing up is pretty heartbreaking. So this Pride Month, we’re also seeking answers to how we can all be better allies to our LGBTIQ+ friends, family members and colleagues. And, as always, Lisa’s advice is on point.

Here’s what to listen out for:
[01:18] Learn the story behind Lisa’s gorgeous wedding dress and ring. 

[04:16] Discover why Zena: Warrior Princess deserves a mention.   

[08:24] Have we made enough progress with LGBTIQ+ rights in the UK? 

[13:50] How can we be better allies to LGBTIQ+ people?   

[15:58] Joy on her Christian faith and thinking differently. 

[19:25] What can you do if you want to tell people about your sexual orientation?

[30:04] Why the future is brighter now.   

▶️▶️▶️ Tune in now and drop us a line at support@techpixies.com if you’d love to know how TechPixies can help you and how we support LGBTIQ+, 60+, BAME and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.   

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Marriage, motherhood and work. You don’t need us to tell you that it can feel like you’re constantly trying to beat the world record for juggling (it’s 11 balls, just so you know).

But if you’re finding the juggle is a struggle and you’d love some help navigating it, this podcast episode is for you. Because Joy has decided to do something a little different this week and record a raw, honest account of the ups and downs of a reality so many peeps can relate to.

Here’s why you need to tune in
You’ll discover the 3 techniques that have helped Joy as an entrepreneur, wife and mother, from brain priming to circle parenting. You’ll also hear the 3 things every human needs to thrive, and you’ll learn about some of the more ‘yikes’ moments in Joy’s past. After listening to this, you’ll never say ‘just a second’ to your kids again.

Here’s what to listen out for:

[02:12] What inspired Joy to become an entrepreneur?

[05:20] Have you experienced the confidence gap?

[12:12] How did Joy navigate parenting and running a business during the pandemic?

[19:36] Discover why life coaching and Neurocoahing™ became such an important part of TechPixies training.

[23:57] Hear why Joy felt like a frozen chicken.

[27:56] What is circle parenting?

[34:09] The growth of flexible working.

[38:58] Joy reveals her #MeToo moment.

If your confidence has ever taken a knock when it comes to motherhood, just know that you are not alone.

▶️▶️▶️ Tune in now and drop us a line at support@techpixies.com if you’d love to know more about how TechPixies social media training can lead you to a flexible career you love.
 
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We bet you’ve been in a situation where you’ve said yes to something only for a whole heap of ‘what ifs’ and ‘shoulds’ to creep in.

But if you say yes and intuitively it feels right, you should (😀) listen to your gut and go for it.
It’s a lesson our chief TechPixie Joy learnt recently, and in this podcast episode, you’ll hear her talking about who she chooses to lean on when the going gets tough or self-doubt surfaces, as well as what you can do to help yourself through similar situations.

Here’s why you need to tune in
Joy wants you to know that you have the power to pick more empowering thoughts. And those thoughts can shift your energy and help you realise that you are more powerful than any situation or circumstance you may find yourself in. This podcast will inspire you to believe that every day in every way, you’re getting better and better.

Here’s what to listen out for:

[00:42] What experience did Joy almost back out of it?

[12:32] Learning lessons from a school poster.

[16:52] Do you have a partner in believing in your life?

[19:13] The importance of the little extras.

[19:58] Are you a person of increase?

[24:36] Getting comfortable in a photoshoot.

[27:20] Why you need to hold true to your vision and not back out.

[29:10] What is a brain prime?

[31:31] How do you move away from negative energy?

[33:42] Hear the powerful phrases Joy added to her brain prime.

[36:59] You can change your mind even if it feels like you can’t change the situation or circumstance.

▶️▶️▶️ Tune in now, and remember that TechPixies is here to support you. So if you’d love to explore some 1:1 coaching with Joy or want to know more about our Social Media Mastery or DreamBuilder® programmes, email support@techpixies.com. We’d be happy to help.
 
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Freedom.

Whether it’s time or financial freedom, we’d all love to live our lives with more free time and money in the bank. 👌🏼

But too many of us are stuck with our noses to the grindstone, thinking a never-ending cycle of eat, sleep, work a gazillion hours, repeat, is the only way to achieve this. 🤯

So we called up Lois Cox, a TechPixie who has created a business that allows her to work flexibly part-time so she can prioritise time with her son to show you that with the right skills in place, running a business doesn’t have to be all-consuming.

Lois is also one of the many women who do our Social Media Management Certification training despite not wanting to be a social media manager. Instead, Lois has used our training to ensure she’s up-to-date with the latest changes to the platforms and has the necessary knowledge to advise her clients on their strategy and sales development. 💪🏽

Here’s why you need to tune in
Learn about the awesomesauce business Lois has created following her 18 years at Tiffany & Co. and the skills she’s picked up through TechPixies. Discover what kept her motivated to complete her Social Media Management Certification CPD report and what tactics she used to get it done. Plus, hear why Lois thinks the value and content from her training is for life.

Here’s what to listen out for:

[04:43] The power of the TechPixies Facebook group.

[08:46] Lois’s Social Media Management Certification (SMMC) journey.

[13:20] What to focus on to complete your SMMC CPD report.

[16:51] How Lois has structured her business.

[18:41] The promise of doing our SMMC training.

[20:20] The circle of inspiration.

[21:20] The value of continuous learning.

If you’ve ever wondered where our social media training could take you, be inspired by Lois’s story. Press play for more now. ▶️▶️▶️

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Social media might be the starting point of our training courses here at TechPixies, but transformation is the result. Through powerful coaching sessions, we see our students’ mindsets change during our training as we help them get to a place where they believe there is a solution to every problem and an answer to every question.

We show them how challenging situations can become a heck of a lot easier when you believe you can get through them. And if there’s one woman who’s been through her fair share of challenges, it’s the Queen.

Here’s why you need to tune in
In this week’s short but mighty podcast, Joy takes you through what it means to be resilient. You’ll hear how resilience is a muscle and how you can build up resilience by following the example set by a woman who has reigned for 70 years. And you’ll also hear why you should believe that every day in every way, life is getting better and better. 

Here’s what to listen out for:

[00:52] Discover Joy’s happy place.

[04:58[ The resilience of a queen

[06:04] The power of brain-based evidence.

[08:04] The definition of resilience.

Don’t start your Platinum Jubilee party or tuck into that Platinum Jubilee Pudding without hitting play on this episode. Tune in now. ▶️▶️▶️

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Want to transform your life?

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🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.

🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.

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Have you listened to Episode 140?

In it, Joy Foster talks about the power of the subconscious and how limiting it can be if you believe you are not worthy, you are not loved or you are not safe.

But there is a technique that if repeated over 67 days has the capacity to change the way you think.

It will be a game-changer for your confidence.

Tune in first thing in the morning and last thing at night when the brain is most plastic and give it a try! 

For more, head to TechPixies.com

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🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.

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Is this you? You’ve gone to post on social media, but you’ve stopped because you felt:

😟 The caption wasn’t quite right

😟 The picture needed tweaking

😟 Worried about what comments you might get

Welcome to the world of ANTs, my friend. 🐜 Those Automatic Negative Thoughts that pop up whenever you go do something that feels out of your comfort zone.

But what if there was a way to replace thoughts like this with thoughts that serve you better? Beliefs that helped you take action rather than slowed your progress.

Here’s why you need to tune in
At TechPixies, we know that learning how to post on social media is all well and good. But it doesn’t mean a thing unless you have the confidence to put yourself out there. So our chief TechPixie Joy decided to dedicate this podcast episode to teaching you a powerful Neurocoaching™ technique that will help you understand that you are worthy.
It’s a technique that really could transform your life. 🦸

Here’s what to listen out for:

[00:33] What is the messy middle?

[05:09] Have you experienced this common block around social media?

[07:53] What is your subconscious saying?

[09:51] Do you feel worthy?

[16:41] The power of faith.

[19:20] What is brain priming?

[23:26] Tune into a brain prime.

[26:37] Hear one student’s story and why you can change your life with TechPixies.

Remember! You are worthy of this life and all the beautiful, amazing things in it. Hit play now. ▶️▶️▶️

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Want to transform your life?

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Do you need help working through the messy middle? 🙋 It’s that moment when you’re working on something – perhaps a goal, your dream, your business or your social media – and you know where you are now and where you want to be, but you’re caught in the messy middle trying to figure out the how.

How do I get to where I want to be?

It’s a position Joy Foster, our chief TechPixie, is in right now. So she’s recorded a podcast episode with a piece of advice that helped her and will change the way you think about the word ‘how’. You’ll want to have a pen and paper ready. ✍️

Here’s why you need to tune in
You’ll hear Joy’s (peaceful) call to arms to encourage more women into tech and why learning social media could be the start of something amazing – just as it has been for TechPixies alumni Tracy Davenport, Michal Kahn and Maria Collins. Learn more about the 7 fundamental principles you need for social media success with handy tips on how you can leverage them. And stay tuned for that mic drop moment about the word ‘how’.

Here’s what to listen out for:

[03:34] What is the messy middle?

[09:20] Tackling gender equality through AI.

[14:19] Why is TechPixies called TechPixies?

[17:37] Learn about Joy’s experience of the messy middle?

[20:54] Know that the how is known.

[23:54] Discover the 7 fundamental principles of social media.

[28:54] Learn how social media can change lives.

[43:03] Growing an engaged following with PomTiddlyPom.

[48:40] The 8th fundamental principle of social media.

[51:59] Hear about the TechPixies PROGRESSION membership.

[57:30] Tune in for 2 lessons on the messy middle.

🎧 Move forwards. Hit play now. ▶️▶️▶️

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Want to transform your life?

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🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.

🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.

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Are you leveraging your social media for maximum impact? That’s the question our chief TechPixie Joy is tackling in this week’s episode of the Sparkle and Thrive podcast. Well, that and a nifty little thing Joy likes to call the Minimum Viable Social Media Posting Plan.

If you’re in business, you’ll already have come across a gazillion buzzwords – CRM, KPI, ROI. You can’t move for them, FYI 😂. But hang around long enough and chances are you’ll come across MVP, aka minimum viable product.

This is the most basic thing you can create to sell that will give you the maximum amount of information on your customers, and according to Joy, you can apply this concept to social media too.

Here’s why you need to tune in
Discover what Joy means by a Minimum Viable Social Media Posting Plan and how it will help you get maximum impact with the minimum amount of content. Learn why you want to be a magnet and not a peacock, and hear about a fun Reel format used by one of our alumni that is super easy to create. 💃

Here’s what to listen out for:

[04:09] Are you a person of increase?

[07:12] How social media boosts confidence.

[08:30] What does it mean to leverage social media?

[10:55] What is the minimum viable social media posting plan?

[16:48] Hear about the different types of Reels.

[19:56] Are you a peacock or a magnet?

[24:06] How often should you post?

[28:14] Learn to batch.

🎧 Learn how to leverage social media. Hit play now. ▶️▶️▶️

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Want to transform your life?

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🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.

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If your feelings about live video are similar to Dracula’s sentiments about sunlight – best avoided – you’re going to want to sit back and tune into this week’s special episode of the Sparkle and Thrive Podcast.

Recorded from Berry, our chief TechPixie’s campervan, parked somewhere just outside Glastonbury, Joy is joined by a woman whose name you’re going to want to remember. Because it won’t be long before the soulful voice of country gospel singer Sophie Rose Simmons is winning accolades at the Country Music Awards. 🎸

This is the story of how one woman found not only her voice but also a whole community only too happy to help her get back in the studio and follow her dreams.

Here’s why you need to tune in
Discover how Sophie Rose went from feeling painfully shy and anxious about social media to doing an impromptu live stream at a store in Glastonbury. Discover the lessons she’s learnt on her TechPixies journey and how the community that lights her up inspired her to pen a track for her new EP (it’s a future No.1 – just saying). Turn up the volume for a spot of ANT squashing (no ants were harmed in the making of this podcast, FYI), the power of brain priming and an acapella performance you won’t want to miss.

Here’s what to listen out for:

[05:06] Sophie’s feelings on doing her first live video,

[09:50] What’s the difference between nerves and excitement?

[11:42] Why is live video so important?

[18:43] Discover the power of the TechPixies community.

[26:56] The 3 keys to success.

[29:08] Hear how Sophie is stepping into her power.

[34:07] Learn about the 3 Ds.

[35:39] Discover the difference between will and willpower.

[43:08] How Sophie broke free from the ANTs to write a song with her studio partners.

[46:11] A story about Ted The Viking.

[51:30] Tune in to hear Sophie’s soulful voice.

🎧 Lean into the power within. Hit play now. ▶️▶️▶️

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🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.

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Joy Foster, our chief TechPixie, is a pretty keen sportsperson. She’s married to an Olympic Gold-medal winning rower, so it makes sense she’s into rowing too. And sure enough, Joy has a gold medal from Henley Women’s Regatta to her name.

But Joy will happily tell you that her medal win was a collective effort by her team and her coach. And there isn’t a medallist or trophy-winning sportsperson alive who hasn’t been coached to glory.

So if coaching is the key to success, shouldn’t more of us be doing it? 🤔 Not to win gold medals, but to achieve the success we all want to enjoy in life?

If you need proof of exactly how important coaching can be, you only need to look at the success Anna Badcock is currently enjoying. She arrived at TechPixies, fell in love with our mindset and life coaching, and was inspired to put coaching at the heart of her businesses. Oh, and she snagged herself a social media qualification along the way!

Here’s why you need to tune in
Come and discover why Anna calls coaching life-changing and how she uses it in her businesses. And hear how coaching is vital in helping you work through blocks, so you can move to the next level of success and put a rocket under your results. 🚀

Here’s what to listen out for:

[00:58] Anna describes why she wanted to upskill in social media.

[03:06] How Anna identified a problem and worked out she could help.

[06:01] How to make the most of Facebook ads

[06:42] Hear Anna’s thoughts on our life coaching.

[11:17] Discover the importance of support.

[15:00] Learn how Anna helps people navigate major life changes.

[17:16] The importance of certification in social media.

[20:38] Anna describes her personal transformation.

🎧 Want transformational success in your life? Hit play now. ▶️▶️▶️

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Imagine going all-in on a business, committing full-time, and only six weeks later finding yourself fully booked and having to take on extra help. 😲

For Lee-Anne Brown, our guest on the podcast this week, this was precisely the scenario she found herself in after launching her business, Citrine VA.

Although Lee-Anne happily confesses that she’s not sure how this situation happened, you know she’s a TechPixie when she says, “when you really want something, you kind of put it out there and then it all kind of comes in, and it just happens.”

Lee-Anne thought she’d learn social media to showcase her love of quilting, but diving into our training has enabled her to add another string to her bow as a VA, and now her agency is flying. 🚀

Here’s why you need to tune in
If you’re on the precipice of needing to take on some additional support in your business and need a gentle nudge to do it, this is the episode for you. You’ll hear Lee-Anne and Joy’s thoughts on taking on subcontractors and why being able to prove her experience to clients has been so useful for Lee-Anne. Oh, and look out for Lee-Anne’s top social media tips too.

Here’s what to listen out for:

[01:02] Lee-Anne reveals what she was doing when she joined TechPixies. 

[06:29] Hear Lee-Anne describes how she took on subcontractors.

[08:00] Joy reveals the lesson she learned when running an agency model.

[11:45] Discover what Lee-Anne enjoys most about running her business.

[12:35] Learn about Joy’s theory of change.

[17:09] Hear Lee-Anne’s top social media tips.

🎧 Hit play now. ▶️▶️▶️

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Imagine if Apple had been called Steve Jobs Technology Solutions or Tesla had been named Elon Musk Electric. 😲 No offence to Steve, but we’re not sure Apple would have topped quite as many cool brand lists without its iconic name and branding.

What you call your business and your vision for it is something you want to nail from the start. Will it just be you, or are you going for global domination? (No, we can’t say that without thinking of Dr Evil’s laugh either! 🤣)

It’s a point Rebecca Newenham, our guest on the podcast this week, is here to discuss, along with a whole heap of tips on whether franchising is for you.

Here’s why you need to tune in
If you’re running a business and want to take it to the next level, could franchising be the answer? Tune in for some top tips from Rebecca, who runs a successful virtual assistant agency that she’s scaled through franchising. Alternatively, if you like the idea of running a business but want to tap into a ‘done for you’ system, could becoming a franchisee be the way forward? Press play and find out.  👌🏻

Here’s what to listen out for:

[02:17] Hear how Rebecca was inspired by her mum.

[03:52] Learn about the importance of nailing your business name.

[08:14] Discover why Rebecca went down the franchise route.

[11:31] How does franchising work?

[14:58] Learn about one of the major advantages of the franchise model.

[17:59] Hear why you need to celebrate success along the way.

[20:09] Rebecca reveals the lessons she's learnt.

🎧 Come and discover whether the franchise model is for you. Hit play now. ▶️▶️▶️

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Waking up every day and feeling like you’re making a difference, doing a job you love and working with brilliant clients. It’s the dream, right?

For Sarah Bronnert, this isn’t a dream, it’s her reality. And as you’ll discover in this week’s episode of the Sparkle and Thrive podcast, she’s totally nailed the social media management game.

Here’s why you need to tune in
After losing her job as a music teacher at the start of the pandemic, Sarah pivoted to social media and soon realised the difference she could make by helping other musicians with their social media accounts.   

By combining her passion for music with some top social media skillzzz, today she’s managing the accounts of six clients and calling on the support of three other team members. You’ll find out how this very talented winner of the TechPixies Social Media Service Provider of the Year award set up her agency, how she wins clients, and how she keeps them happy.   

Here’s what to listen out for:

[03:10] Sarah talks about her current work helping musicians with their social media.

[05:04] Sarah reveals how she grew her team.

[08:58] Hear some top social media strategy tips.

[12:30] Discover how TechPixies transformed Sarah’s life.

[18:10] How do you transition from voluntary to paid work?

[21:14] Learn how Sarah won contracts.

[24:26] What’s Sarah’s favourite part of her job?

[27:55] Don’t miss Sarah’s parting advice.

🎧 Curious to discover if running a social media agency is for you? Hit play now. ▶️▶️▶️

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🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.

🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.

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If your relationship with money feels a bit like the Nemesis Reborn ride at Alton Towers, we’ve got something to help you hit the brakes on your financial roller coaster. 🎢

Our chief TechPixie Joy Foster is here with a fly solo episode that offers a few top money tips and tricks usually reserved for participants in our Money Mindset Masterclass. 🧠

And the good news is that if you’ve ever wondered why you struggle with money, or you’re constantly worried about money and the thought of looking at your bank balance gives you the heebie-jeebies, there are some simple steps you can take that will change the way you think about money for the better.

Here’s why you need to tune in
Come and discover why your current thoughts about money might be holding you back from changing your financial situation. Be inspired by how Joy changed her own money story and the valuable lessons she’s learned along the way. Hear why money in the hands of women is such a good thing, and understand why the three levels of gratitude could help you get your finances back on track. 💰

Here’s what to listen out for:

[03:55] What’s your current money mindset story?

[05:42] Does Joy’s money mindset story resonate with you?

[12:05] It’s ok to love money.

[16:58] Why you need to lean into gratitude.

[21:09] Craft your money mindset action plan.

[22:38] Create a money mindset brain prime.

[28:16] Why this is the most powerful move you can make.

[30:16] The story of the Chinese bamboo tree.

It’s time to stop saying "I can't afford that" or "money is the root of all evil” and press play on an episode that’ll change your perspective on how you think about money for good. ▶️▶️▶️

For links and resources mentioned in this episode, please visit TechPixies.com.

To learn more about our Money Mindset Masterclass, visit TechPixies.com/moneymindset

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Have you thought about becoming a social media manager? Perhaps you’ve wondered what it takes to become one. Or maybe you’re just curious to know what an SMM gets up to all day.

Well, we’ve got the insider gossip from TechPixie Maria Collins.

She’s a successful social media manager who says that when she’s not in meetings with her clients, you’ll find her putting the pedal to the metal on her Peloton bike – it’s where she has some of her best content ideas. 🚴‍♀️ But, as you’ll hear, this isn’t the only nugget Maria is revealing about her job.

Here’s why you need to tune in
You’ll discover the speed with which Maria launched her social media management business, and you’ll hear her nifty piece of advice on finding her first paying clients. She also reveals the tips and tricks she uses to manage multiple clients and why mindset is a huge part of being a social media manager.

Here’s what to listen out for:

[02:14] How did Maria get into social media marketing?

[06:55] How do you transition from volunteering to working with paying clients?

[09:29] Why you need to understand your client’s expectations.

[14:14] The power of niching and understanding all the networks.

[20:38] How do you manage multiple clients?

[26:47] Your mindset will help you deal with overwhelm.

🎧 Are you ready to see where social media can take you? If so, hit play now. ▶️▶️▶️

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🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.

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Can a social media network change your life?

“Oh, come on! You’re having a giraffe.🦒 How can social media possibly change my life?” you might think.

But it can, and it does.

We see the power that social media has to change lives every day here at TechPixies, and it’s the same for this week’s guest on the podcast, Mildred Talabi.

She’s a LinkedIn visibility coach who has used LinkedIn to build a business she loves, and she now helps other women to become visible online and use the platform to change their own lives.

Here’s why you need to tune in
Come and hear the best way to get started on LinkedIn, learn how you can overcome your fear of appearing ‘too salesy’ in your posts with Mildred’s simple reframe, and find out if you’re making the most of your banner space.

Here’s what to listen out for:

[01:33] Hear how LinkedIn changed Mildred’s life.

[03:38] Why you need to be visible on social media.

[04:59] What is subconscious reprogramming?

[06:37] What works on LinkedIn?

[10:37] How do you overcome a fear of selling?

[19:38] What’s the best way to get started on LinkedIn?

[23:43] Are you using your banner effectively?

🎧 Hit play and you’ll be shouting ‘yes, soooo true’ to everything she has to say. ▶️▶️▶️

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Are you starting from scratch on social media? If so, you’re gonna wanna take a look at Katie Townsend’s Instagram account @katietownsendgardendesign. 🌱

Her colourful feed is a plant-filled paradise, with green-fingered tips dished out via vids and reels and posts featuring Katie’s cockapoo Snoppy thrown in for good measure.

Gorgeous scroll-stopping imagery ✔️

Useful tips to share ✔️

Adorable pet posts ✔️

One scroll and you’d think Katie had been playing the Insta game for years, right?

Truth is, Katie had only ever dabbled on social media before she joined TechPixies and started her gardening design business. And in just two years, she’s supercharged her social media skills to amass a community of nearly 8,000 peeps. How has she done it?

Here’s why you need to tune in

Whether you have a cute pet or not, 🐶 Katie’s got some great tips for anyone starting out on Instagram. Tune in for a quick overview of what makes a great bio and, once you’ve got your pricing right to get in some help, discover why using Loom could be the key to giving you the time to do more of what you love 💚 and less of what you don’t.

Here’s what to listen out for:

[06:16] Build your know, like and trust factor.

[10:17] Maximising your Instagram bio.

[16:30] How did the life coaching at TechPixies help Katie?

[24:17] Get your pricing right to bring in help.

[29:19] Can you drive content from Pinterest to Instagram?

[33:49} Top tips for smashing it on social media.

So isn’t it time you took a leaf of faith?

🎧 Press play now and it won’t be long before you’ll have followers in spades!!! 😂 ▶️▶️▶️

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If you’ve ever watched hundreds of thousands of rubber ducks floating down the river in a thrill-a-moment duck race, you’ll know we Brits go quackers for rubber ducks. But why settle for a plain yellow duck when you could head to Shop4Ducks and get your mitts on one that looks like Albert Quackstein, sorry, Einstein? 😂

With a business this fun, it’s no wonder Karen Evans and her husband Andy are rocking it on Shopify. Growth has been pretty phenomenal in the past year, and in this week’s podcast, we’re treated to an insight into the incredible results Karen’s seen as a result of upping her game on social media and email.

Here’s why you need to tune in
If you want an impressive display of what it means to know your numbers, this podcast is about to blow you away. 🙌 Karen has got her data down and has used all that number-crunching to make some strategic decisions, such as focusing on returning customers and putting on her brave pants to send her first-ever email newsletter.

As our chief TechPixie @techpixiejoy will tell you, the sales are in the mails but get your social media strategy right, and just like Karen, you could be quoting phenomenal sales stats too. 📈

Here’s what to listen out for:

[04:02] Karen talks about joining TechPixies and what she’s learned.

[05:40] Karen shares her 2021 v. 2020 social media analytics and the incredible growth

[08:16] Discover how Karen overcame her initial fear of sending her first newsletter email and the results of being courageous.

[11:58] Learn about a technique that Karen used to boost sales on Shopify.

[12:34] Karen hones in on her returning customer rate.

[17:40] Hear about Karen’s experience at TechPixies.

[20:06] Learn about Karen’s next move.

It’s time for you to go and delve into your data while we go and tinker with our new TechPixies Shopify store. Expect a whole heap of sparkly swag soon.✨🌟

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We probably all have a love-hate relationship with ads.😀

Some make us nostalgic: remember Tony and Sharon and their love of Nescafé Gold Blend? Or that laundrette moment for Levi’s 501s? Others leave us wondering if we have a creepy stalker following us about who knows more about us than they should.

But one thing’s for certain, if you have something to sell, at some point you’re going to want to tell the world about it. 📣 And where better to shout about it than the place everyone goes to search for whatever it is they want in their life: Google.

Yep, everyone’s favourite search engine has a few nifty tools that can help you turn your followers into (paying) fans. And who better to guide you through them than this week’s podcast guest, Thuha Wright?

Here’s why you need to tune in
Thuha knows Google Ads like the back of her hand and eats data for breakfast, so she’s the perfect person to stop your stressometer rising whenever you hear the word analytics. Pop in those AirPods to get the goss on all the different Google Ads formats, hear the lowdown on bounce rates and be treated to a Google Trends tutorial that is going to totally rock your world.

Here’s what to listen out for:

[06:05] Understanding audience behaviour on your website and how Google Analytics can help.

[10:38] Why do you need Google Analytics?

[11:45] So what is an acceptable bounce rate?

[16:49] Thuha describes the different types of Google ads.

[20:09] Learn what ads to use when.

[22:31] Thuha gives a Google Trends tutorial.

[30:51] Thuha reveals her brave pants moment.

]39:02] Discover which book has influenced Thuha in her business.

You know what to do. ▶️▶️▶️

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If we could bottle Yinka Ewuola’s wisdom we would. And we bet that after listening to this week’s episode, you’ll have so many lightbulbs going off that it’ll feel like the Blackpool Illuminations inside your head. 💡

Because we’re getting back to a topic that we know triggers a whole heap of emotions in women: money – specifically the stories we tell ourselves about money that stand in our way.

So stop for a moment and notice what you’re noticing. 🛑 How do you feel when you see a Ferrari roaring past? Where do your eyes go to on a menu? What do you tell your kids when something is beyond your means? 💰

How you think about money speaks volumes about whether you’re in the mindset to gather wealth to you. That’s the message that comes through loud and clear in this episode, which is packed with so much advice you’ll never want to shy away from your numbers again.

Here’s why you need to tune in
It’s time you started viewing money as a powerful tool, and Yinka has plenty of examples of why doing so is so important. You’ll hear Yinka’s thoughts on the two things you need for success, the three pillars you need to take action when it comes to money, and why getting ‘hella good’ at your numbers is of benefit to everyone, not just you. And you’ll also come away with enough book recommendations to start a library! 📚

Here’s what to listen out for:

[02:21] Learn more about Yinka’s mission and background.

[07:33] Is your pricing fair to you?

[14:00] Why do we fear our numbers?

[16:50] What money stories do you tell yourself?

[19:37] Discover the two things you need for success.

[21:00] Which books and resources does Joy use to manage her money?

[25:43] Does your spending match your values?

[32:52] Joy talks about changing your money mindset with subconscious reprogramming.

[34:50] What does funding a solution look like?

[38:45] Discover the three pillars you need to make money work for you.

It’s time to look at your numbers and start learning to feel proud of them. Because as Yinka says, once you understand that money is a tool to help you fund solutions to problems you care about, you get in a whole different headspace about wanting more of it.

🙌 to that. ▶️ Tune in to the episode now.

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Beyonce might have belted out Run The World (Girls) way back in 2011, but more than 10 years on, and we’re still scratching our heads at the progress being made. 

Because in the UK today, less than 2.9% of venture capital (VC) investment goes to women. If that wasn’t bad enough, less than 0.2% of VC investment ends up in the hands of black founders. Is that steam we see coming out of your ears? 🤯

Fortunately, one man is seeking to redress the balance. Eric Collins is the CEO of Impact X Capital, a VC investment firm that exists to support underrepresented entrepreneurs. And we’ve been lucky enough to grab some time with him to mine Eric for his tops tips on how women and BIPOC founders can go about winning more of the VC funding pot.

If you caught Eric on Channel 4’s The Money Maker, you’ll already be familiar with his incredible advice, and this episode is 37 minutes of podcast gold.

Here’s why you need to tune in
From discussing whether the Black Lives Matter protests have done anything to change the playing field to revealing the best way to approach a venture capital investment meeting, Eric dishes out nugget after golden nugget. Tune in, and you’ll hear why you need to create FOMO, what really gets an investor’s attention and what separates a great pitch from one that misses the mark.

Here’s what to listen out for:

[02:04] Hear about the work of Impact X Capital

[04:41] Eric shares his thoughts on the impact of the Black Lives Matter protests.

[08:43] Eric explains why he set up his business in the UK.

[14:12] Discover what Eric looks for in entrepreneurs going for investment.

[19:56] Eric and Joy discuss their top tips when seeking investment.

[27:38] What makes an impressive pitch?

[31:57] Consider the first impression you make on an investor.

[33:56] Discover the businesses Impact X Capital has invested in.

Want more? Us, too!

📚 Join us when we’ll be first in the queue for Eric’s new book We Don’t Need Permission, publishing in September. And in the meantime, ▶️ tune in to the full episode now.

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How many times have you jumped on Google today? A gazillion, we suspect. Because we don’t ‘search’ for anything anymore, do we? We Google it (how did we survive without it? 🤷).

But if you’ve ever tried to get anything to rank in Google, you’ll know that all the SEO tips and tricks you can deploy make the process feel like you’re Harry Potter facing a battle with the Dark Lord.

And while you’re busy battling with ‘white hat’ SEO techniques, 🤯 it’s likely you’ll have forgotten that there’s another search engine and marketing platform that you could be engaging with, one that radiates positivity and is keen to champion small businesses.

Yep, Pinterest is the place to be in 2022 according to our resident Pinterest Pixie Pip Iles. And she’s here to explain how you can make the most of the platform’s latest features. 📌

Here’s why you need to tune in
You’ll learn why shopping on Pinterest has become even easier thanks to the launch of the Shop tab and how you can make the most of it even if you’re the owner of a service-based business. Pip also clears up the confusion around hashtags and reveals the prescheduling tool she’s putting her money behind this year. Plus, you’ll be treated to Pip’s take on what positive psychology can do for you.

Here’s what to listen out for:

[01:51] So what is Pinterest?

[03:38] What’s going to be huge on Pinterest in 2022?

[09:48] How can you use Pinterest to support your other channels?

[12:09] What’s the deal with hashtags?

[17:12] Find out about Idea pins.

[25:44] Learn more about positive psychology.

[31:47] Pip reveals her favourite prescheduling tool.

It’s time to pump out those pins, people! ▶️ Tune in to the full episode now.

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Are you ready to take our LinkedIn Yellow Circle Challenge?

Because Beth Kirk, our LinkedIn legend, is back on the mic with details of all the funky new features LinkedIn is releasing in 2022, including the brilliant new cover story video that creates a gold circle around your profile pic. (And, yes, we totally think it looks like a golden halo too. 😇)

In 30 seconds, you get to tell the world who you are and who you serve and it’s something you can pop off and record right now.

But, hold your horses. 🏇 It’s not the only feature that will help you make LinkedIn work that little bit harder for you.

Here’s why you need to tune in:
Beth’s got the inside goss on everything from LinkedIn’s fab new services page (which is just genius if you’re a freelancer) and how you can make the most of LinkedIn Newsletters to why audio is where it’s at right now. Audio events will send you down a rabbit hole of awesomeness. 👏 You’re welcome!

Here’s what to listen out for:

[04:34] How to make the most of LinkedIn events.

[07:01] What’s the deal with LinkedIn audio events?

[10:36] Discover whether LinkedIn Groups are worthwhile.

[15:17] Use the LinkedIn Newsletter function.

[26:28] How to take advantage of the new personal profile features.

Move over Clubhouse, LinkedIn is coming for you. Tune in now.

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While the tech gurus at Facebook (sorry, Meta!), get busy building the Metaverse, back in the real world of school runs, Zoom meetings and meals in minutes hacks, some of us are still wondering how to make the most of the platform some 1.9 billion users like to engage with Every.Single.Day. 🤯

So we’re tickled pink that we know just the woman to guide us through the hottest happenings on what is still the world’s most popular social media platform (hands up if you thought TikTok would’ve hit the top spot by now? 🙋 Yep, us too!)

Vee Roberts might as well have ‘marketing mogul’ as her middle name because after 26 years and a gazillion awards, Vee’s social media marketing tips are going to blow your socks off. And this episode will show you exactly why we jumped at the chance to snaffle her as our new Facebook coach.

Here’s why you need to tune in
You’ll hear how to get over the fear of going live on Facebook, why you should never ‘post and ghost’, as well as a brilliant chatbot hack you’re going to want to try out as soon as the episode ends. Plus, discover why 2022 is all about livestream shopping events. Simply put, if you want to know what’s what with Facebook in 2022 AND come away with some practical tips you can put into action today, you need to get your finger on the play button pronto.

Here’s what to listen out for:
[01:44] What’s hot on Facebook in 2022? 

[05:41] How do you increase your visibility on Facebook?

[08:49] Vee describes a scenario familiar to anyone starting out on social media.

[16:39] Listen to this great hack for dealing with live comments and questions.

[20:53] Is Facebook still worth bothering with?

[24:23] Why you need an agile marketing mindset.

[28:57] Have you considered a live shopping event?

If you want in on the action, hit play now. 

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Say the word ‘brand’, and what pops into your head? Amazon? Apple? Coca-Cola?
 
How about you and your business? 😱

For TechPixie Julia Heffer, thinking about you and your business as a brand from the outset is the key to success. In fact, building an authentic brand is a business fundamental and goes way beyond a logo and a great-looking social media feed. 

Get your branding right, and you’ll put yourself on the road to saving time, saving money, finding clients more easily, and charging more – all because you’ve understood who you serve, nailed your messaging, and discovered how to stand out from the crowd in the best possible way. 💪🏼

And if you’re scratching your head thinking, ‘well, that sounds lovely, but I haven’t got a clue where to start’, this is the episode for you. 🩷

Here’s why you need to tune in
Discover how Julia can help you get clear on your brand vision so that your messaging becomes crystal clear and you better understand how you can show up and stand out. Learn more about Julia’s path to success as a brand coach and hear why she’s putting together a free Masterclass you don’t want to miss. 

Here’s what to listen out for:

[02:53] How Julia Heffer’s business has evolved.

[06:31] What are the benefits of having a cohesive brand?

[10:21] How could Julia’s Brand Masterclass help you?

[14:07] Why you need trusted advisors in your business.

[17:22] Tangible benefits of Julia’s coaching.

[21:24] Be inspired by the story of bamboo.

If the idea of building a brand has left you feeling like you’d rather pull the duvet over your head and leave it all for another day, this episode is a great place to get over the overwhelm.

Press play now. ▶️▶️▶️

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Oof! Instagram was on a mission last year, wasn’t it? 🔥

2021 might have been the year that saw the world go into meltdown as Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp had a little mishap (cue some hilarious reactions and memes on Twitter 😂), but when Insta wasn’t down and out, it felt like you’d just about get sorted with one feature only for another to arrive two minutes later.

Head. Spin. 🤯

And if you’ve checked out Adam Mosseri’s feed lately (he’s Insta’s big cheese), you’ll have seen that 2022 looks set to be just as action-packed. So who better to guide us through it all than our resident Insta Ninja, Sophie Bradley? 😍

Here’s why you need to tune in
If you want to create marketing magic, grow your community, make connections, and generate content your audience will fall in love with, Sophie’s here with all the gossip on how Instagram is putting you in the driving seat. Discover why Reels are set to be even BIGGER (don’t worry, you can still keep on pointing and jumping!), hear how you’ll be able to collaborate and make money, and learn about some MAJOR changes to Insta’s feed.

Here’s what to listen out for:

[02:47] Find out if Guides are worth bothering with.

[04:19] Discover why you should be taking the lead from Insta’s Adam Mosseri.

[11:06] Hear why 2022 is the advent of creator-led commerce.

[12:46] Are you ready to make some money?

[18:51] What’s the best way to collaborate with others?

[25:59} Find out about the big, big developments coming to the Insta feed this year.

[29:05] And what’s the news with Stories?

So to get ahead of the pack with a content strategy that rocks, this is is an episode you Reely need to tune in to.

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“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbour, catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”
– Mark Twain

Have you ever met anyone who followed their dreams and regretted it? 🤷

Even though the path to achieving their dream might have been long and winding, perhaps even a little bumpy, there are very few people who will tell you that they would change a thing.

Despite knowing this however, despite having evidence that whatever challenges or obstacles those dream chasers faced they STILL got to where they needed to be, why do we find it so tough to move forwards with our dreams and desires?

And how do we overcome the blocks we put in our way?

Here’s why you need to tune in
Joy is rocking the mic with some helpful answers to those BIG questions, making this one heck of an episode to conclude our dreambuilding series. By the time Joy has finished, you’ll come away with a new perspective on fear and failure and enjoy some awesomesauce tips on how to respond when these two f-words swing by to say ‘hi’.

In fact, you’ll discover that fear and failure are prerequisites for achieving great dreams. 😲

And on that bombshell… 

Here’s what to listen out for:

[01:44] Enjoy a quick recap of the 1st key to dreambuilding.

[02:29] Hear a reminder of the 2nd key to dreambuilding.

[04:41] Learn how your thoughts become your belief system and what you can do to change thoughts that no longer serve you.

[06:53] How do you deal with the question, ‘what if I fail?’

[08:51] How can you channel your fear positively.

[10:51] Hear why the journey is just as important as the destination.

And that’s a wrap! This is the final episode in our special dreambuilder series.😢 But if you’ve loved it as much as Joy’s loved putting it together, we’ve got some good news.

There’s plenty more top tips and advice on the steps you need to take to help achieve your biggest dream in our FREE Vision Workshop – whoop! Grab your spot in the next Workshop here. 🙌🌈

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In the words of Gabrielle, “dreams can come true.”

But making those dreams come true isn’t about having hope (sorry, Gabrielle); it’s about taking action. And we’ve got just the woman ready and waiting to help you do just that.
Yep, Joy Foster, our Pixie-powered DreamBuilder extraordinaire, is back on the airwaves for part 2 in a nugget-filled podcast series, which aims to help you discover and harness your dreams so that you can create a life that you love living.

And like part 1 (re-rewind if you missed it, ‘cos it’s a cracker!), part 2 is packed full of helpful questions that are going to move you ever closer towards your dream life.

Here’s why you need to tune in
How do you decide if your dream is worthy of your time, effort and energy? What are the three Ds that, contrary to popular opinion, actually mean you’re moving in the right direction of your dream when they show up? Give Joy 13 minutes of your time and you’ll be well on your way to getting the clarity you need to move forwards.

Here’s what to listen out for:

[01:23] Hear this inspirational quote from author Bob Proctor. 

[02:56] Discover the 5-point test that will determine if your dream is right for you.

[07:08] Learn what TechPixies is all about.

[08:18] Tune into this powerful quote from Joy’s mentor, Mary Morrissey.

[09:11] Are you facing the 3 Ds?

How about exploring these nuggets a bit further in a three-hour live workshop? Joy’s Vision Workshop is FREE, and it’s AWESOMESAUCE. Find out more here.

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Where are you right now?

We’re not talking about whether you’re ploughing your way through turkey sandwiches in Oxford, Oban or Ottawa… we want to know where you are in your life right now.
 
Because it’s that time of year when we all sit around watching Jools Holland’s Hootenanny and start thinking about what we’d like our life to look like in 2022.

And if you’re hunting for a bit of guidance, hold on to your (party) hats 🥳, because chief TechPixie Joy Foster is here with a short but oh-so-sweet podcast series that is going to help you make your dreams a reality. 🌈

Here’s why you need to tune in
If you want to stop endlessly chasing your dreams and instead bring them to fruition, Joy has a couple of exercises that will get you buzzing with excitement. ✨ Because this isn’t just about planning for a life you would love in 2022 – this is about you in 2023, 2024 and beyond. This is about focusing on a dream that’s worthy of your time, energy and money and finally unlocking the door to living a life you love. 🗝️

Here’s what to listen out for:

[01:07] You’ll want to do this brilliant exercise. 

[04:00] Hear about the first key to DreamBuilding.

[05:20] Learn why you need to be specific.

[06:24] Joy has another important task for you.

Want more? You’re in luck! Come back and join Joy for part 2 next week!!! 👏 And while you wait, get yourself signed up to our incredible FREE live Vision Workshop and go even deeper on building your dream life.

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The holiday season can mean many things to different people: a Festival of Lights and eating latkes 🕎, sweeping out the old to welcome the new ⛤, Brussels sprouts and bad cracker jokes 🎄.

And while it can be a time of joy, the festivities aren’t always ‘chestnuts roasting on an open fire’ vibes...especially in the face of another wave of COVID-19. So who better to guide us through it than Rev Deb Connor.

She’s popped onto the podcast this week to offer words of wisdom – takeaways that’ll see you through the festive season and beyond.   

Here’s why you need to tune in
If you’ve ever felt compelled to take action, the story of how Rev Deb’s books and paintings come to be will resonate. If this time of year stirs up a whole heap of emotions, Rev Deb has an invitation for us all. And if you find yourself either reflecting on the past year or looking ahead to 2022, Rev Deb and our chief TechPixie Joy have some brilliant suggestions that you can implement right now! 👏

Here’s what to listen out for:

[03:16] Rev Deb explains Daoism.

[05:43] Hear the incredible story of how Rev Deb’s first book came to be.

[12:09] Can you be the presence of love?

[19:35] What can we do to combat loneliness and isolation?

[25:07] The otherworldly experience of being an intuitive artist. 

[28:16] Learning the lesson that we get to choose again.

[33:07] Why did Rev Deb join TechPixies?

[35:19] Why TechPixies does so much more than teach social media.

[40:07] How you can get ready for 2022. 

And if you feel 2021 has whizzed by, remember, as Rev Deb says, you always get to choose again. ❤️

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We’ll always be fans of brands that love stars as much as we do! ⭐ But we’ll become superfans of brands that combine a love of stars with poppin’ colours and rockin’ messages. 💖

We’ve fallen head over heels for PomTiddlyPom and its creators Jess Christie and Han Walker. Because, as you’ll discover when you hit play on this week’s podcast episode, these big-hearted sisters LOVE making people happy.

Whether it’s giving peeps a little boost with a sweatshirt that has Stronger.Than.Ever emblazoned across the front, or making our day here at TechPixies by becoming headline sponsors of our FAB Box Giveaway (congrats to the lucky winners once again 👏), you’re going to love hearing what makes these sisters tick.

Here’s why you need to tune in
From the nod to their dad in their clothing to how they use Instagram to win followers and influence people (including BBC Breakfast’s Dan Walker no less), Jess and Han are building their business their way. And we’re totally here for it. You’ll discover how they started, what’s working for them on social media, and why it’s ok to give stuff away (well, within reason!). 😂

Here’s what to listen out for:

[00:59] How starting a business with one idea can evolve.

[03:50] How family can inspire your business.

[06:20] The power of a strong message.

[10:45] Discover how Jess and Han are using social media.

[15:46] What do we mean by evergreen social media?

[18:21] Starting a product-based business? Hear Jess, Han and Joy discuss the lessons they’ve learnt.

[21:14] How do you attract some celeb attention?

🎁 If you love PomTiddlyPom’s products as much as we do, you’ll be chuffed to learn that Jess and Han are kindly offering a 10% discount when you use the code TECHPIXIES10 online at pomtiddlypom.co.uk. Get those orders in!

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Lockdown 1.0. As we all tried to make sense of the pandemic, we turned to:

💻 Zoom quizzes
🍌 Baking banana bread
🎁 Online courses (hello, TechPixies) and shopping!

And it seems many of us had a sweet tooth too, because TechPixie Teresa Faley saw her letterbox brownie business rocket last year.

And as is so often the case with entrepreneurs who dare to dream, the success of one business has led to the development of another.

Alongside her mum Maria, Teresa is taking on giants Etsy and Notonthehighstreet with the launch of The Letterbox Gift Company, and we’ve got the lowdown on how the pair are making it happen. 👊

Here’s why you need to tune in

You’ll learn how this dynamic duo is building a community of like-minded businesses. You’ll hear about some important decisions Teresa made as a direct result of some customer feedback. Oh, and if you’re stuck for a festive gift, The Letterbox Gift Company will come to your rescue!

Here’s what to listen out for:

[05:18] How do you differentiate yourself in a saturated market?

[13:25] Why you need to tell your story.

[17:54] Just starting out? Network and get feedback.

[22:17] Learn more about the companies involved in The Letterbox Gift Company.

[27:51] How life coaching and shifting your mindset can help your business.

So whether you’re thinking of launching a business selling products or simply want to get on board with Teresa and Maria’s ‘Support and Shop Small’ message, go and hit play on this episode now.

And then go and get your mitts on some of Teresa’s incredible brownies! 😋

🎁 The Letterbox Gift Company is just one of the brilliant businesses that have contributed to our FAB Box Giveaway. Click to win before Noon UK time on Friday, 10 December!

*UK entries only. You’ll find full terms and conditions here.

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It’s beginning to look a lot like…

Ok, so we know some of you out there might not celebrate the festive season 🎄. But this is the time of year we traditionally spread a bit of TechPixies cheer, so we’ve decided to go all out.

Filled with starry swag, our FAB Boxes have been supersized with some awesome donations from our TechPixie community and are ready and waiting to be snapped up by you in our FAB Box Giveaway. ⭐

To celebrate this awesomesauceness, we’ve invited a few of our FAB Box Giveaway contributors to the Sparkle and Thrive Podcast to tell their stories. You’re going to love them!

Here’s what to listen out for:

[01:16] Hear how Annette Shaw found solace in soap making.

[08:30] Anthea Yabsley talks about pivoting to pet portraits and the power of collaboration.

[19:35] Joy reveals the motivation behind the FAB Box Giveaway and what you can win.

[20:03 How Petrina Booth reached her happy place thanks to sewing.

[41:40] Annmarie Miles builds the suspense with a synopsis of her novel, Gorse Lodge.

[45:23] Natalie Murray chats tombstones (not what you think!) and what motivated her to join TechPixies. 

⏯️⏯️⏯️ Press play now and get your entry in!

🎁 You have until Noon UK time on 10 December to enter to win one of five FAB Boxes in our FAB Box Giveaway. Click to win!

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What are you thankful for? It seems like a simple enough question, doesn’t it? You can probably list several things that you’re grateful for right off the bat:

🙏 Family
🙏 Friends
🙏 Health
🙏 Freedom
🙏 Being out in nature
🙏 Your hairdresser 😏

You get the picture.

But have you ever really thought about being grateful no matter what? That moment when the chips are down, and you’re still able to acknowledge and give thanks for all the good things that are happening in your life?

Here’s why you need to tune in

In this ‘it’s so good, you’ll want to re-rewind it’ episode, our chief TechPixie Joy Foster is giving a mini masterclass on the connection between gratitude and abundance and how you can tap into it. You’ll hear how practicing gratitude, no matter what, can help you unlock the door to abundance... and abundance is just there waiting for you – you just need to look inwards and see it.

Here’s what to listen out for:

[01:58] Learn more about the history of Thanksgiving.

[06:23] Discover the different levels of gratitude.

[09:00] Why you might need to hit the pause button.

[13:14] You need to hear this definition of gratitude.

[20:16] What is the definition of abundance?

[22:38] You have power over your thoughts.

[24:30] Are you experiencing true abundance in your life?

[35:26] Why you need to start noticing what you’re noticing.

Isn’t it time you said goodbye to sitting in a place of lack and moved instead to a life of gratitude and abundance?

HIT PLAY NOW! ⏯️⏯️⏯️

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Isn’t it bad enough that we have to deal with the little voice inside our head (you know the one – the inner critic that can be as savage as the Strictly judges branding a Paso ‘pedestrian’. 💃 Ouch!) without those closest to us adding fuel to the fire? Those innocent, throwaway comments made about our character or personality that we silently adopt as limiting beliefs that then hold us back.

But if you want to hear how our guest on the podcast this week cracked her biggest limiting belief and is now putting all sorts of dreams into action as a result, you need to hit play on this week’s episode. ▶️

Here’s why you need to tune in

Annmarie Miles is a woman on a mission. With the help of TechPixies, she realised that anything was possible if she took action, and she’s now the proud host of her own podcast as well as the owner of a business that helps the tech-shy become tech-savvy. And with TED talks and a speaking career in her sights, her future is looking pretty rosy right now. 🌈

Here’s what to listen out for:

[02:00] Why Annmarie believes there is nothing beyond her reach.

[04:10] Why you need to know what you would really love.

[06:04] Annmarie discusses her biggest limiting belief.

[08:49] The power of gratitude.

[12:04] Annmarie talks about launching her podcast.

[17:09] How Annmarie is helping people with tech and social media.

[20:08] Buy Annmarie a coffee.

[22:36] How does a quantum leap in your life work?

[25:30] What is brain priming?

If you’ve got a dream and that small voice is holding you back, we’ll leave you with this mic-drop moment from our chief TechPixie Joy: “It’s about taking daily action; it’s about making that pursuit happen. But it’s really about believing that the thing that you want is actually possible.” 

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Annmarie is a published author. Check out her latest book Gorse Lodge here.

For links and resources mentioned in this episode, please visit TechPixies.com.

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‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ 🌈

It’s the question every kid gets asked at some point, an invitation to dream about the life you could live – and sometimes, it’s the start of something special.

At 10, Carolyn Hayter was told fashion design could be a route for her creative talents. However, after marrying young and starting a family, buying a house and making it home ignited a passion for interior design. 🏠

And it’s a passion that’s burned brightly for Carolyn for the past 30 years. But making her dream of becoming an interior designer a reality hasn’t been without a few twists and turns along the way.

Here’s why you need to tune in
Carolyn’s story proves that if you want something badly enough, you will find a way to pull on a pair of brave pants and make it work. You’ll hear the steps she took to follow her dream career and how she’s used social media to grow her interior design business. Plus, you’ll also get an insight into how Carolyn charges for her time and the brilliant tool she uses to create everything from moodboards to invoices.

Here’s what to listen out for

[00:44] Carolyn’s dream goes back years.

[02:41] Carolyn puts on her brave pants to follow her dream.

[07:44] How social media has helped Carolyn in her interior design business.

[10:31] The power of networking.

[13:52] How do you grow your mailing list? 

[17:15] Why you have to decide to go for your dream.

[18:26] The biggest benefit of doing TechPixies.

[24:20] How do you charge and invoice for your services?

Whether you want to become an interior designer or just want to be inspired by someone who has made owning their dream business a reality, press play now. ▶️▶️▶️

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Pivot. No, we’re not talking about the one with Ross, Rachel, Chandler and the sofa (comedy gold as far as we’re concerned). We’re talking about the major 180 TechPixie Ceri Gage has done in the past year.

Going from being on Government benefits and living with her parents to having a business with a waiting list and renting a place of her own is pretty good going for someone who admits they were full of self-doubt just over a year ago.

Like many, supply teacher Ceri was hit hard by the pandemic. With schools shut and her furlough at an end, she pondered what to do next. But then tutoring her friends’ kids sparked an idea that would transform Ceri’s life… with a little bit of help from TechPixies, of course.

Here’s why you need to tune in

This is the story of how Ceri saw an opportunity and went for it; how she put a stop to her 60-hour weeks to claim back her weekends; how her business is now giving her the income she had before the pandemic (and how she’s set her sights on earning more!!!). This is the story of how TechPixies helps transform lives.

Here’s what to listen out for:

[01:02] Hear Ceri reveal how she was affected by the pandemic.

[02:46] How a TechPixies scholarship turned Ceri’s life around.

[05:37] How Ceri overcame her fear of raising her prices.

[09:14] Ceri charts a path to financial independence.

[12:04] How Ceri’s lead magnet helped her grow her mailing list.

[20:53] Ceri talks about how she’s growing her business.

[27:56] You will love these final words of wisdom.
 
In the words of this TechPixie, “if you have a dream, just go for it… because if you have a dream and you’re willing to work for it, you will get there.” Tune in to the full episode now!

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What if you could leave your salaried job and know that within six months you could earn your entire yearly salary? Not only that, but you’d do so by doing something you loved with the flexibility to manage your time as you saw fit?

It’s the dream, right?

Julia Heffer, our podcast guest this week, is living that very dream, working for herself as a branding consultant and helping her clients get on brand and stay on brand. But Julia is the first to admit that without TechPixies she might still be in that salaried job, not fulfilling what her heart was telling her to do.

Here’s why you need to tune in:
This episode is the story of how Julia fought the fear and did it anyway, how she found the confidence and courage to strike out on her own, and how Instagram helped her to do it. Julia will even point you in the direction of the lead magnets (aka freebies) she uses to convert her followers into a loyal community. And, trust us, these freebies are so cool – you have to check them out.

Here’s what to listen out for:

[02:56] Julia is advised to play the long game.

[03:56] What stopped Julia from going it alone?

[07:07] Hear what’s changed for Julia now she’s working for herself.

[10:51] Why the language of gratitude is so important. 

[13:06] The power of the TechPixies community. 

[17:26] Julia talks about her plans for the future.

[20:14] Julia reveals her top tips for winning clients through Instagram.

So, what are you waiting for? Is 2022 going to be the year you start living your dream?

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If you’ve ever felt the fear about putting yourself out there on social media, this week’s podcast episode is for you (yay! 👏).

Because Judy Leung, a graduate of our group coaching prograrmme, is proof of what’s possible when you have faith in yourself

Despite being, as Judy says, “about as introverted as you can get”, Judy got into the mindset of ‘feel the fear and do it anyway’, got out there on social media, and made a leap from career break mum to tech entrepreneur. 

In fact, so massively successful has this quantum leap been, that Judy was recently named a finalist in the Entrepreneur of the Year category in this year’s Women in Tech Excellence Awards. #SmashingIt!!! 🎉🙌🍾

Here’s why you need to tune in
You’ll hear what you need to do to make a quantum leap in your life, just like Judy. You’ll also learn more about Judy’s incredible business and why you might want to get on board with it if you’re a start-up entrepreneur. It’s a genius idea! 💡

Here’s what to listen out for:
[00:43] Judy describes her life before TechPixies and where she’s at right now.

[03:10} Hear what you’ll learn in our Quantum Leap free training series.

[04:40] What’s been Judy’s biggest quantum leap?

[06:37] Why your mission has to be greater than your fear of putting yourself out there.

[07:56] You’ll love how Judy views failure.

[11:09] Hear how our group coaching helped Judy and why she loves LinkedIn.

[14:17] Judy goes from business idea to Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

[17:54] Learn more about the tech business Judy co-founded.

So, if you want to know how social media can help you make a massive leap in your life, TUNE IN NOW.

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For links and resources mentioned in this episode, please visit TechPixies.com. 

Want to transform your life?

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🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.

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