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How to Build Confidence When You Feel Stuck in Life | E286
12 May 2026
00:16:38
How to build confidence when self-belief feels out of reach is something a lot of people quietly struggle with. In Dare To Be Brave Podcast Episode 286, Joy Foster breaks down why confidence isn’t something you magically find, it’s something you build through action, clarity, and growth.
A lot of women spend years waiting to feel ready before making changes in their career, relationships, health, or personal growth. But the truth is, confidence rarely comes first. It usually shows up after you’ve done the thing that scared you.
In this episode, Joy Foster, founder of TechPixies helping women build digital skills and confidence, shares 5 practical ways to rebuild confidence, stop drifting through life on autopilot, and start creating a future that actually feels aligned with who you are becoming. From learning new skills and joining supportive communities to creating a vision for your life and taking brave action, this conversation is full of grounded confidence tips you can start using immediately.
If you’ve been feeling stuck, disconnected from yourself, or unsure about your next step, this episode will help you reconnect with what matters and move forward with more clarity and courage.
In this episode:
Why confidence grows after action: not before
The hidden reason so many women stay stuck
How learning something new rewires self belief
Why isolation destroys confidence faster than failure
The difference between living by design or by default
The 5 questions that help you create a powerful vision
Why making decisions builds confidence quickly
A simple 5-minute exercise to take brave action today
Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com
Thanks for listening!
Perimenopause at 41? You’re Not Too Young! | E285
03 Apr 2026
00:20:26
Turning 40 can feel daunting - but what if the real challenge isn’t ageing… it’s the lack of information?
In this episode, I share my personal journey from feeling fearful about turning 40 to navigating early menopause symptoms at 41 - despite being fit, healthy, and running marathons.
From being dismissed by doctors to finally advocating for myself and getting the support I needed, this is an honest and empowering conversation about what really happens in your 40s - and what you can do about it.
If you’ve ever felt “off” and not been taken seriously… this episode is for you.
What We Cover
Why turning 40 felt more emotional than expected
The confidence patterns I saw in women in their 40s
Early menopause symptoms (and how they can be misdiagnosed)
My experience with injury, osteoarthritis, and hidden hormonal changes
Being told I was “too young” for HRT
The importance of self-advocacy in healthcare
Why antidepressants are often prescribed instead of treating the root cause
How education can completely change your experience
Key Takeaways
You are not “too young” to experience menopause symptoms
Symptoms can show up in unexpected ways (not just hot flushes)
You must advocate for yourself - not all doctors will listen
Education is your most powerful tool
Ignoring symptoms won’t make them go away
Resources Mentioned
Dr. Mary Claire Haver – The New Menopause
Dr. Lisa Mosconi – The Menopause Brain
Davina McCall – Menopausing
Laura Lamb – non-HRT support programmes
Your Brave Dare This Week
If you’re in (or approaching) your 40s:
Educate yourself about menopause
Speak to female relatives about their experience
Write down your symptoms
Advocate for yourself at the doctor
If you’re not heard - find a new doctor
Want to transform your life? TechPixies has helped more than 16,000 women return to work, change careers or start a business through its award-winning social media training and life coaching.
Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com
Thanks for listening!
E276｜Bias in the boardroom. Is your weight affecting your pay and career progression? With Napala Pratini
30 Apr 2025
00:23:47
We all know gender inequality exists in the workplace.
But there’s another kind of bias that’s been quietly derailing women’s careers… and it’s time we brought it into the spotlight.
According to Napala Pratini, co-founder of Habitual, a revolutionary digital platform helping people lose weight and reverse type 2 diabetes, studies show that women living with obesity are often seen as ‘less productive, less professional, lacking in self-discipline and less likely to lead’.
Meanwhile, men? They can be overweight and still get a pass to top. 🤯
But there is hope as well as powerful tools for change.
Tune in to hear:
🎧 How society and employers judge women based on weight 🎧 Why weight-loss medication alone isn’t the answer 🎧 How Habitual combines science, behaviour change, and mindset work to support long-term transformation
Here’s what to listen out for:
Here’s what to listen out for:
[00:46] What is Habitual?
[02:53] How does weight affect your career?
[05:53] Where could your weight-loss journey take you?
[07:42] Is weight-loss medication the silver bullet it’s being painted to be?
[11:45] How do you deal with other people’s perception of a ‘new you’?
If you’ve ever felt judged or held back because of your appearance, this episode will validate your experience – and give you the tools to fight back.
Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com
Thanks for listening!
[Episode 186] 5 secrets to getting hired over 50 with Sarah Taylor Phillips
10 May 2023
00:42:45
If you’ve reached midlife and you’ve found that looking for a job is like one of those steady-hand games – you know where you need to go, but charting a path to get there is pretty frustrating (and a shock to the system at times!) – you need the wise words of Sarah Taylor Phillips. 🧭
She’s popped by the Sparkle and Thrive Podcast to reveal her 5 secrets to getting hired over 50, although we think they’re pretty nifty tips, whatever age you might be. 👌🏾
As the founder of Career Voyage, Sarah's here to help you sail through the job search process so that you can get your career path shipshape and make the whole hoorah less of an oar-deal (ok, we promise to step away from the sailing puns 😆).
Here’s why you need to tune in Learn how the crystallised wisdom you have in your 50s (and beyond!) can work in your favour. Hear why your job search should start with YOU, and why, in an age where algorithms rule, your network is your most valuable asset.
Here’s what to listen out for:
[02:24] Discover the first secret to getting hired in midlife.
[04:44] Use the power of knowing what you don’t want.
[06:44] Learn more about secret 2.
[11:15] Are you tapping into secret 3 – mindset magic?
[24:32] Tune in to hear secret 4.
[30:23] It’s time to uncover secret 5.
[34:19] Don’t be afraid to use your connections.
[36:39] Do this if you are volunteering your time.
Given that 80% of jobs aren’t advertised get yourself ahead of the game with the tips Sarah and Joy share in this episode.
Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com
Thanks for listening!
[Episode 185] Dream achieved! What Benita Triffitt did next to create her dream life
03 May 2023
00:40:15
Divorce, single motherhood, cancer diagnosis – that’s a lot by anyone’s standards. 🤯
But as Benita Triffitt says, she was determined ‘not to crumble’. And if this episode is anything to go by, she’s living proof of what happens when you lean into thinking about things differently.
And, wowzers! Benita’s radiating happiness right now. 😊
So how do you get through the obstacles that block your way?
Rewind to episode 156, and you’ll hear Benita talking about how our DreamBuilder® Program helped her on the path to building an interior design business. Not only that, but it also helped to completely change her mindset. So when it came to pivoting her dream, Benita has only gone and smashed it out of the park, returning to the workplace after 21 years (!!!) in a job that couldn’t be more perfect for her.
Here’s why you need to tune in Discover how Benita overcame the challenges of divorce and a cancer diagnosis to go after her dream. Learn more about the DreamBuilder® tools that Benita used to help her move forward and the five-point test you can use to work out if your dream is worth pursuing.
Here’s what to listen out for:
[02:05] Why Benita joined our DreamBuilder® Program.
[09:53] How you overcome the guilt when a dream changes.
[15:00] How Benita dealt with the challenges of divorce and a cancer diagnosis.
[19:46] Which DreamBuilder® tools helped Benita most?
[32:25] How Joy dealt with a potentially tricky diagnosis.
[38:56] Learn the five-point test to help decide if your dream is worth your time, money and effort.
As Benita says, isn’t it time we remembered the child inside us and told ourselves, ‘why not?’ Why not go after your dream job? Why not go after your dream life?
Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com
Thanks for listening!
[Episode 184] How single mum Fern Fuller struck out on her own to develop a thriving business
26 Apr 2023
00:32:53
If you’ve ever suffered from a case of the ‘what ifs’:
😰 What if I can’t find clients?
😰 What if clients don’t pay me?
😰 What if I say the wrong thing online?
This is the episode to plug into your lugholes.
Because we’re on a major ANT squashing mission (don’t worry, no ants were harmed in the making of this episode), courtesy of Fern Fuller.
As a single mum growing her own business, Fern wanted to improve her financial security and make the relationships in her life a priority.
She’d also suffered a massive setback with her pension and was fed up with undercharging and over-delivering in her business.
It was time to take action. 💪🏼
[Are you shouting, ‘Oh my word, that’s me too!’ at your screen yet?]
Here’s why you need to tune in Discover how Fern used the longing and discontent she felt to work out what she would love in her life. You’ll also hear how she overcame her fears, how she recovered after losing 75% of her pension, and what she’s achieved since working for herself.
You’ll also see why success is possible for you too.
Here’s what to listen out for:
[00:55] What Fern thought after doing our Vision Workshop.
[05:12] Hear the action steps Fern took towards her dream life.
[08:15] Do Fern’s fears sound familiar?
[11:00] Fern finds her voice.
[16:32] What Fern did when she lost 75% of her pension.
[23:47] Why you need Fern’s list-building lead magnet.
[26:02] Discover Fern’s vision for her future.
Fern is a shining example of what happens when you show up and do the work. And if Fern can do it, you can too.
Oh, and if you’ve got an inbox that you can’t keep on top of, Fern is the Inbox Zero Hero you’ll want on speed dial. Start by grabbing her awesomesauce InboxZero Starter Guide HERE.
Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com
Thanks for listening!
[Episode 183] 5 things you need to do to grow your business. Part 3 with Joy Foster
19 Apr 2023
00:41:21
So you’ve got your social media up and running, a lead magnet in place that’s growing your mailing list. your paid ads are out in the world, and you’re busy networking to build your reputation.
Before you give yourself a high five, there are a couple more steps to go on your business growth strategy, and they’re probably the most crucial. They can also feel like the biggest leap for women who get the ick around sales. But don’t panic! Joy’s got a whole heap of advice about how to make these steps work for you.
Here’s why you need to tune in Discover a simple reframe that will help you get over the ick factor of sales, then be inspired by the kind of offers we make at TechPixies and the KPIs we measure to see what is and isn’t working.
Here’s what to listen out for:
[02:26] Should you boost posts?
[10:24] What is more important: building a course or making an offer?
[11:52] How many people do you need on your mailing list to make an offer?
[12:49] Should you make an offer from the get-go?
[15:46] Selling is serving.
[18:36] What are you doing with the money you’re making?
[21:40] How offers work at TechPixies.
[27:28] What KPIs should you be measuring?
[34:48] Do you have your deliverables and operations sorted?
[37:42] Do you need business coaching?
If you want to go deeper on all this, come and grab the recording of our Business Masterclass HERE.
Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com
Thanks for listening!
[Episode 182] 5 things you need to do to grow your business. Part 2 with Joy Foster
12 Apr 2023
00:19:02
If your head is spinning from all the jobs you have to focus on as a business owner, Joy Foster, our chief TechPixie, is here to try and make your life easier.
Having set up three businesses and discovered what works and what doesn’t, she’s put together her playbook for business growth containing the 5 things you need to focus on to move the needle forward.
Joy’s already covered steps 1 and 2 in the previous episode (catch up here if you missed it), and she’s now shining a spotlight on networking and paid advertising.
Here’s why you need to tune in Calm networking nerves with a brilliant opening line that will help explain who you are and what you do without the waffle, discover whether networking or paid advertising is right for your business and learn why speaking at an event or holding your own online event should be on your to-do list.
Here’s what to listen out for:
[03:15] Is networking right for your business?
[04:26] Which type of networking are you doing?
[06:24] What’s great about paid advertising?
[12:13] If you want to run a national or global business, do this.
[14:05] Do you have an elevator pitch?
[15:08] Why you should create an online event.
Remember that Masterclass Joy mentioned?
It’s FREE, so take action on a proven 5-step plan to grow your business and wave goodbye to putting in maximum effort for minimum return.
Save your seat here and attend LIVE to be gifted Joy’s Measure of Success KPI Cheat Sheet.
Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com
Thanks for listening!
[Episode 181] 5 things you should be doing to grow your business right now. Part 1 with Joy Foster
05 Apr 2023
00:37:54
What are you supposed to be doing to grow your business? 📈
This was the question one of the peeps in our LevelUp Mastermind asked chief TechPixie Joy, and it got her thinking about the action steps every business owner should be taking to move the needle forward in their business.
So if you’ve had your head in your hands over your numbers and wondering how so much effort can produce such little return, chances are you’re focusing on the wrong things. 😰
You need this podcast episode in your life, especially because the 5 steps Joy talks about moved TechPixies forward at a time when many businesses were folding.
Here’s why you need to tune in In the first in this three-part series, you’ll discover the first two things you need to do to grow your business: how to grow your social media following and then move that following onto your mailing list. You’ll also love the DM strategy Joy has to share and the advice she offers on what to do if you have a small mailing list. 👌🏽
Here’s what to listen out for:
[02:49] Why you need social media.
[05:46] How often should you be posting on social media?
[19:33] If you’re not list building, you don’t have a business.
[26:22] How do you move people from social media to your mailing list?
[30:39] A preview of the other 3 steps you need to take to grow your business.
[35:44] What if you only have a small mailing list?
The sales are in the mails, people! But you can’t get potential customers onto your mailing list if you haven’t met them on social media.
Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com
Thanks for listening!
[Episode 180] Do you have a life list? How to start living your best life with Kate Christie
29 Mar 2023
00:27:35
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode touches on the loss of an ex-partner to cancer and includes some swearing (although there’s a good reason for those curse words!).
Why does it often take a major life event to serve as a wake-up call? When we should be doing what we love right here, right now.
When author Kate Christie lost her ex-husband to pancreatic cancer in the space of 11 months, it was a reminder that life is short and there was still so much she wanted to do while she was young enough to do it.
So she drew up a life list and included everything from enjoying life as a digital nomad in Bali to swimming in the sea with her sisters every morning to ensure she was leading a magnificent, audacious, mindful, beautiful, joyful life. 👏🏽
And she’s sharing the framework she’s used to make this happen in her latest book, The Life List: Master Every Moment and Live an Audacious Life.
Here’s why you need to tune in This is the episode you need if you’ve wondered how to start living life to the fullest and want to master every moment. You’ll love hearing what Kate has to say about what’s on her life list right now and why midlife is a catalyst, not a crisis. Remember, don’t wait until it’s too late.
Here’s what to listen out for:
[01:46] Discover the heartbreak that inspired Kate’s latest book.
[06:31] What is a life list?
[08:32] Why you shouldn’t be focused on the end goal.
Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com
Thanks for listening!
[Episode 179] Easily confused words and the mistakes we’ve all made. How to write with confidence with copywriter Sarah Townsend
22 Mar 2023
00:28:31
Ok, confession time.
For more years than we care to admit, we thought a damp squib was a damp squid. 🦑😂
Yep, we confused that oh-so-disappointing firework that fizzles out after a few seconds with the (definitely damp) ocean-dwelling creature – and we bet we weren’t the only ones.
Because the English language can be a confusing mashup of words with similar spellings yet wildly different meanings and misheard sayings that we take as read. If you’ve ever said ‘off your own back’, ‘outer-body experience’ or ‘doggy-dog world’, welcome to the confusables club.
Fortunately, we know just the woman to help us avoid these funny mistakes. Sarah Townsend, the queen of confusables, has published a pocket rocket guide to words we often get wrong, and she’s here to reveal her favourite bits from her book.
Here’s why you need to tune in If you’re unsure whether you should be writing practice or practise 😕, or you’re wondering whether it’s bear with or bare with 😲, you need Sarah’s latest book in your life. In this episode, Sarah chats about why she decided to self-publish The Little Book of Confusables, the easily confused words that make her smile and why success isn’t necessarily measured by the amount of money you make.
Here’s what to listen out for:
[01:00] What inspired Sarah to write her second book?
[04:06] Is it bear or bare with me?
[07:02] Hear Sarah’s favourite confusables.
[12:05] What can publishing a book do for you?
[17:15] What lessons did Sarah learn from self-publishing her first book?
Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com
Thanks for listening!
[Episode 178] How to grow your TikTok following from 0 to nearly 1 million followers? We chat to #skintoker Dr Vanita Rattan
15 Mar 2023
00:41:39
How do you go from 0 to nearly 1 million followers on TikTok in just two years? Well, the good news is that you don’t have to be busting out the dance moves or doing a challenge to get eyeballs on your videos.
In fact, when Dr Vanita Rattan (aka Dr V to her TikTok fans) started, she felt exactly like you probably do right now, with statements like ‘I’m too old’, ‘I’m not pretty enough’, ‘Will anyone want to hear what I’ve got to say?’ playing on Dr V’s mind. But with a carefully mapped out strategy and a few drop-the-mic truth bombs, Dr V set herself on the path to becoming a social media superstar with a global skincare brand to her name.
Here’s why you need to tune in
Discover the secrets behind Dv V’s brilliant ‘buy this, not that’ videos and how you can create a content strategy that will enable you to post regularly without the overwhelm. Get advice on hashtags, winning titles and writing your bio, and hear which analytics you should pay attention to find out what’s working and what’s not.
Here’s what to listen out for:
[02:17] Get analytical about what makes a successful video.
[05:40] Advice for hashtags, titles and your bio.
[10:12] Think of TikTok as part of your funnel.
[14:00] Does this sound familiar?
[16:04] Dr V explains how she creates her ‘buy this, not that’ videos and the power of reaction videos.
Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com
Thanks for listening!
[Episode 177] Inspirational women and dream dinner party guests. Joy Foster celebrates International Women’s Day 2023
08 Mar 2023
00:39:37
We all have women who inspire us. But who would you LOVE to hang out with at your dream dinner party? And which women have had the biggest impact in history?
What advice would you share with your daughter if you were chatting about female empowerment? How would you encourage your son to be an ally? 🤔
These are all questions posed by TechPixie Shrijal Patel, who wanted to turn the tables and put TechPixie Chief Joy Foster in the hot seat this International Women’s Day. And wowzers! It made for a fascinating chat.
Here’s why you need to tune in Joy’s pick for the woman who has been the biggest inspiration to her will come as no surprise to regular listeners of the podcast. But her choice of the most influential woman in history is definitely unexpected. Joy also salutes some unknown female heroes we all owe a debt of gratitude to and dishes on a statistic that might cause steam to come out of your ears. ♀️
Here’s what to listen out for:
[02:02] What makes Joy feel empowered?
[06:23] What message does Joy want to give her daughter and son?
[13:57] Who, dead or alive, would Joy love to meet?
[16:51] Who would Joy invite to a dinner party?
[17:50] Hear Joy’s thoughts on the most influential woman in history.
[24:47[ Learn about the female role models Joy wants to see more of.
[28:41] Who would Joy like to be for a day?
[30:06] Who did Joy aspire to be when she was younger?
[34:18] Has Joy achieved her goals?
Come and discover the women Joy would love to hang out with and be inspired to #EmbraceEquity this #IWD2023.
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For links and resources mentioned in this edition, please visit TechPixies.com
Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com
Thanks for listening!
E275 | In perimenopause or post-menopause? Alison Urquhart asks, Are you getting enough protein?
23 Apr 2025
00:23:19
Feeling like your energy’s on empty? Struggling to climb the stairs without needing a breather? Metabolism slowed to a snail’s pace?
Welcome to the rollercoaster of perimenopause and post-menopause, where hormones go haywire, energy tanks, and your body suddenly seems to be working against you.
But you don’t have to just push through the fatigue, brain fog, and muscle loss any longer.
In this episode of Career Interrupted, women’s health, fitness and wellbeing coach Alison Urquhart reveals her nutrition and strength training strategies that are helping women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond feel stronger, leaner, and more alive than they have in years.
What you’ll discover: ✅ Why women in midlife must lift weights
✅ The magic of protein for fat loss, muscle retention, and hormone balance
✅ Simple, actionable tips to start fuelling your body the right way.
What to listen out for:
[01:24] Feeling like you’ve hit a wall? You’re not alone. [07:49] The #1 reason women over 40 should lift weights [11:07] Exactly how much protein you should be eating in perimenopause [13:27] Easy, protein-packed foods to boost energy and strength [17:03] The best time to eat after a workout to support recovery
So, if you’re wondering how much protein you need and exactly what you should be eating to hit your daily quota, press play on this episode of Career Interrupted and get set to feel stronger, happier and healthier through your 40s, 50s and beyond.
Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com
Thanks for listening!
[Episode 176] The hottest Instagram trends to try in 2023 with Sophie Bradley
01 Mar 2023
00:35:31
What are the best new Instagram trends that you should make the most of in 2023?
Hmm! 😕
We all know that trying to keep up with the changes to the Instagram algorithm is like a game of whack-a-mole. But Adam Mosseri (Insta’s big cheese) helpfully dropped some handy hints earlier this year about what the platform will be focusing on (for the next 2 minutes at least):
🔥Inspiring creativity 🔥Helping people discover new things 🔥Sparking connections
Ok, if you still feel like you’d be better off putting your finger to the wind, we’ve got you! Our Insta ninja Sophie Bradley is here to help guide you through what the above actually means.
Here’s why you need to tune in Come and discover why EVERYONE is in a bit of a huff with Instagram right now, get the gossip on why carousel posts should be part of your content strategy this year, and find out why collaboration is king (or queen! 👑). Sophie also has a fab tip on how to be a scroll stopper that you don’t want to miss.
Here’s what to listen out for: [00:40] Why is everyone upset with Instagram right now?
[10:14] It’s not just about Reels in 2023.
[15:04] See our recent TechPixies strategy on Instagram.
[17:07] A top tip for your captions.
[22:51] Should we be using hashtags?
[25:48] What’s the deal with shopping on Insta?
[28:18] Sophie’s final top tips for using Insta in 2023.
[31:30] The sales are in the (e)mails.
To get all the goss, press play now. ▶️▶️▶️
For details of links and resources mentioned in the episode, go to TechPixies.com
Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com
Thanks for listening!
[Episode 175] Facebook is not dead! The Facebook trends to watch in 2023 with Vee Roberts
22 Feb 2023
00:36:13
What’s big on Facebook in 2023?
Well, according to Vee Roberts, our fab Facebook coach, quite a lot.
There’s new functionality in the Home and Feed tabs, options to serve up news to your most loyal fans first, and Meta has taken a leaf out of Elon Musk’s book and decided to roll out a subscription service for that all-important symbol of social media status – the hallowed blue tick. ✔️
Vee is here to walk you through it all and has some HOT-as-you-like tips you don’t want to miss. 🔥
Here’s why you need to tune in If you’ve ever wanted a Reels strategy that works, want advice on the best software to use to create them, are keen to hear best practice on upping your engagement, or simply want the latest goss on all the hottest happenings in the social media corner of Meta’s universe, this podcast episode is for you.
Here’s what to listen out for:
[03:36] What advice do you have for a Reels strategy on Facebook?
[06:16] Why CapCut is a game changer for video.
[10:11] What about a strategy for Facebook itself? What works?
[21:54] What are the new features on Facebook in 2023?
[27:25] Are you using WhatsApp hack?
[31:23] A workaround for the loss of the live shopping feature.
So for anyone thinking, ‘Pah! Facebook is so 2022’ you might want to think again.
Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com
Thanks for listening!
[Episode 174] Want to learn social media at your own pace? How Amanda Carter made our self-study membership work for her
16 Feb 2023
00:26:37
We’ve all been there. You plan to take some time to prioritise your dreams – launch that side hustle, upskill to go for that higher-paid job – and then life gets in the way. Before you know it, a week becomes a month, and then you’re sat there singing Auld Lang Syne with a sherry in your hand (ok, that might be just us). You vow that THIS is your year… but it’s eat, sleep, repeat.
You know that social media is the key to getting your message out into the world, but how do you learn social media if you’re working full-time or caring for kids or an elderly relative 24/7? If you’re like Amanda Carter, you find a course that fits around you, and you try self-study. And you discover that it’s the best decision you ever made.
Here’s why you need to tune in Get the lowdown on why Amanda chose the self-study route and the top tips on how she made it work for her. Discover how she used her passion for art and her cat to practice what she learnt and why she thinks our strategy module isn’t just for social media, it’s for life. And learn how having access to a community of like-minded women reassured Amanda that she was on the right path.
Here’s what to listen out for:
[02:02] Amanda reveals why she wanted to give self-study a go.
[05:55] Hear the side hustle idea that spurred Amanda to want to learn social media.
[08:44] Hear why our Strategy module isn’t just for social media.
[10:27] Learn more about our Life Coaching Toolkit and the structure of our modules.
[15:02] Discover Amanda’s act of kindness.
[16:32] What does Amanda get from being part of the TechPixie community?
[20:09] Amanda’s top tips for making self-study work for her.
[23:16] Why should someone join the Social Media Self-Study Membership?
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.
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[Episode 173] What are the key LinkedIn trends and features in 2023? TechPixies LinkedIn coach Marianne Avery explains all
08 Feb 2023
00:30:32
Wowzers! LinkedIn is levelling up. 📈
Having gone from 40 changes to the platform in 2021 to more than 100 in 2022, LinkedIn is picking up the pace to ensure it’s a fab (and easy-to-use) space to hang out. But with so many updates and new features on the go, we’ll forgive you if you’ve struggled to keep up.
But there’s no need to feel FOMO.
We’ve called on Marianne Avery, our expert LinkedIn coach, to talk through the key features and trends you need to look out for in 2023. 👌🏾
Here’s why you need to tune in Get the goss on all the whizzy new features being added to the company page option. Learn why it’s goodbye Clubhouse and hello LinkedIn when it comes to live and audio events in 2023, and hear how AI could be the game changer you need to generate better copy and ideas for posts. Plus, Marianne reveals an interesting feature to look out for when you’re reaching out to expand your network.
Here’s what to listen out for:
[03:25] LinkedIn is picking up the pace.
[05:01] All the changes on the company page.
[13:23] How could AI change the game?
[16:51] Why LinkedIn Groups is an area to watch.
[18:01] Pay attention to events.
[20:58] Get up to speed with the Services page, LinkedIn Jobs and auto-captions.
[23:37] Discover some recent features you’ll love.
[26:37] Tips for using LinkedIn as a business-to-business platform.
Hit play now for the trends you need to know. ▶️▶️▶️
For links and resources mentioned in this episode, please visit TechPixies.com
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Thanks for listening!
[Episode 172] The YouTube trends you shouldn't ignore in 2023 with TechPixies YouTube coach Aby Moore
01 Feb 2023
00:31:58
If you want to skyrocket your views and watch times on YouTube, you’ve got to keep up with what’s hot and what’s not. So we’ve called on our resident YouTube expert Aby Moore to reveal this year’s biggest YouTube trends to help you stay ahead of the game.
Because with 2.3 billion active users, 62% of whom use YouTube daily, this is a slice of the social media pie you don’t want to miss out on. And while we can’t promise your content will set off a viral craze like KSI and Logan Paul’s Prime drink (no, we don’t get the hysteria either), Aby’s top tips are bound to help you to grow your channel.
Here’s why you need to tune in Discover the biggest trend on YouTube right now and how you can take advantage of it. Hear the surprising trend that will have you running to caption every video on your channel, and learn how you might be able to monetise your channel so that it ticks along while you get back to doing what you do best: slaying life.
Here’s what to listen out for:
[02:26] What’s the biggest trend on YouTube in 2023?
[06:04] Is this the most unexpected YouTube trend ever?
[07:55] Why you need to follow the 8-second rule.
[12:18] Content on YouTube works harder for you.
[13:30] Don’t miss out on the power of Shorts.
[20:23] Manage client accounts with this nifty trick.
[23:28] What’s the difference between Vimeo and YouTube?
Your content works harder on YouTube than anywhere else, so don’t miss out on making the most of the world’s second-largest engine. Hit play now for the trends you need to know. ▶️▶️▶️
For links and resources mentioned in this episode, please visit TechPixies.com
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Thanks for listening!
[Episode 171] From feeling fear to fulfilling your purpose with canine massage practitioner Sarah Darling
18 Jan 2023
00:40:49
Feeling like a ‘tech dinosaur’, nervous about typing a message, afraid of pressing go, worried about getting what you have to say out into the world?
Sound familiar?
It’s incredible the number of women who arrive at TechPixies feeling like their self-worth has just taken a tumble from the penthouse to the basement. What’s more, they wonder if they’re the only person who feels this way.
This was certainly the case for Sarah Darling, who went on an emotional rollercoaster during the pandemic, found TechPixies and underwent an incredible transformation.
Here’s why you need to tune in Discover how Sarah went from taking 20 hours to create one post to learning how to use social media and video to help bring authority to her dog-driven business. Learn how Sarah regained her sense of value and self-worth, and why learning to use social media is important but it’s all about the person you become in the process.
Here’s what to listen out for:
[04:26] How social media has helped Sarah’s canine business.
[06:30] What did Sarah learn from our Social Media Superhero Bootcamp?
[11:32] Sarah discusses her unique video content and how it’s helpful for her work.
[17:40] Sarah finds her self-worth.
[18:53] How Sarah utilised LinkedIn.
[23:48] What changed in Sarah’s personal life?
[33:48] Why Joy still gets coaching.
So press play now and then head off to check out the cutest dogs you’ve ever seen on Sarah’s social media. ▶️▶️▶️
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Thanks for listening!
[Episode 170] Find your voice, discover what you love and feel empowered. How social media can help you
12 Jan 2023
00:10:46
How do you get from where you are now to where you want to be? This is a question we like to provide an answer to at TechPixies. 👏🏽
Because we know that life is too short to be spent not doing work you love, living with the niggling doubt that you should be following another path if only you could work out what that path was.
And after more than 8 years coaching thousands of women, we've seen time and time again that the solution lies in social media.
So this episode is dedicated to the TechPixies transformation machine and the incredible range of opportunities that open up once you have social media skills under your belt. 🚀
Here’s why you need to tune in Hear about the doors students who decided to learn social media to help them return to work, change careers or start a business have opened. Be reassured by the story of a TechPixie who based her entire account on shoes and learn why it’s ok if you’re not sure what you want to use social media for. Because, as Joy reveals in the episode, even she couldn’t predict where she’d be now when she first started TechPiixes… and she’s so glad she took the chance. ✨
Here’s what to listen out for:
[00:23] How can social media help you?
[03:23] Discover the 3 things women at TechPixies use social media for.
[07:59] Hear Joy’s confession.
[08:35] Watch out for Asteroid, Joy’s cat, making an entrance.
If you’re ready to build your digital skill set, watch your confidence rocket and feel excited about your future, check out how TechPixies can help you.
Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com
Thanks for listening!
[Episode 169] Could writing a book help your business? Get published with Sue Sundstrom
11 Jan 2023
00:28:42
Have you ever dreamt of seeing your name in print? 📚
Well, the good news is that you don’t need to be the next Hilary Mantel going for the Booker Prize to get published. With help from our guest in this episode, you can get what you know down on paper and become established as an authority in your niche. Sue Sundstrom wrote her first book when she was 14 years old and then went on to use a book to build a 6-figure-a-year business. She now coaches entrepreneurs, particularly those of faith, to get published and get noticed.
Here’s why you need to tune in Learn the three reasons why you need to write a business book and discover just how easy it is to repurpose your existing content and turn it into your very own page-turner. You’ll also hear how leaders are readers and why you could be missing a trick when it comes to lead generation if you don’t have a book out in the world. ✍🏾
Here’s what to listen out for:
[05:03] Learn about Sue’s first book.
[08:47] Sue gets published.
[12:47] The 3 reasons why you need to write a book.
[17:44] Hear what happens at Joy’s book event.
[26:05] Learn more about Sue’s Book to Business Breakthrough 5-Day Challenge.
Press play now. ▶️▶️▶️
For links and resources mentioned in this episode, including details of Sue's 5-Day Challenge, please visit TechPixies.com
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[Episode 168] Have you made a New Year’s Resolution for 2023? Listen to this
04 Jan 2023
00:16:03
If you’ve made a list of resolutions for the year ahead and they’re already beginning to feel like the post-Christmas clean-up – a bit of a chore – you need this episode in your life.
Because Joy is kicking off a new year of the Sparkle and Thrive podcast with tips on making New Year’s resolutions and why you don’t need to beat yourself up if you fail at them. And as you’ll discover, while it might be 2023, Joy is taking advice from a book published in the 1900s that is as relevant today as it was then. 📚
Here’s why you need to tune in When you’re setting goals and thinking about where you are now and where you want to be, chances are you want something to change in your life. So think about the one action step that you can take and what the bigger vision looks like – this is the advice coming through loud and clear in this episode. You’ll also hear why Joy sets the same resolution over and over again until it’s achieved and why failure is a necessary part of success.
Here’s what to listen out for:
[01:46] Do you set resolutions in the same way as Joy?
[04:52] Discover Joy’s resolution for 2023.
[08:04] Hear about Joy’s special Christmas gift.
[09:48] Tune into this awesome quote.
[11:26] Why it’s ok to let go.
Want to make goals you’ll stick to? Take three hours to ask yourself, ‘who am I here to be and what would I love in my life’ and get a plan in place to achieve your deepest desires with our Vision Workshop. Find out more information by clicking here.
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[Episode 167] Where are you now, where do you want to be, and how are you going to get there? Why you need to look back with gratitude on 2022
28 Dec 2022
00:31:13
How has 2022 been for you?
Don’t worry, we’re not about to set you a Big Fat Quiz of the Year brain teaser, and no, this isn’t a snoozefest year-end round-up. 🥱
Sure, we’re taking a moment to cast an eye over the past year here at TechPixes, but it wouldn’t be TechPixies if we just sat back to reflect. So, we’d love you to do this exercise with us:
Think back over 2022 and write down one thing you’re grateful for and one thing you’re proud of. ✍️
The more specific you can be, the better.
Because something magical happens when you look back (even on a doozy of a situation) with a grateful heart, as Joy, TechPixies’ chief cheerleader, explains in this episode.
Here’s why you need to tune in Come and hear Joy reflecting on what TechPixies has achieved in 2022 and the leadership law she used to power through the challenges. Discover the three levels of gratitude and learn why a grateful heart expects great things. And hear what TechPixies has planned in 2023 to help you assess where you are now, where you want to be and how you can get there.
Here’s what to listen out for:
[02:30] Learn about ‘the messy middle’ TechPixies faced as a company and how we worked through it.
[05:01] This leadership law helped Steve Jobs and will change how you think.
[08:14] Discover the secret to leading a rich life.
[10:42] Joy starts low and goes high with some of the fab wins at TechPixies this year.
[23:30] Hear some crucial questions to ask yourself in 2023.
[28:28] Learn the three levels of gratitude and why you want to aim for the highest level.
Btw, you’ll hear Joy talk about our Partners in Believing Fund.
TechPixes has provided more than £300,000 worth of scholarships to enable women from underrepresented groups and those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds to join our award-winning training programmes.
We’d so appreciate your support with this life-changing work, so come and get involved in the range of events we’re hosting this January – proceeds are going to our Scholarship Fund.
Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com
Thanks for listening!
E274｜How to leave a toxic workplace when you have no plan B with Dr Victoria Stakelum
16 Apr 2025
00:31:33
Would you walk away from a high-paying job…
…with no backup plan, a new baby, and a hefty mortgage on a new house?
This was exactly the situation Dr Victoria Stakelum was faced with when she returned from maternity leave and found the toxic culture she’d worked so hard to transform had returned… in little more than 8 weeks.
Faced with a choice between job security and integrity, Victoria opted to take a big, bold leap into the unknown and resigned.
And she had one of the best years of her life.
Why you should tune in In this episode, you’ll hear how Victoria tapped into a hustle mindset, rewrote her career story, and why she believes curiosity is the ultimate superpower when you have no safety net.
Whether you're stuck in a job that's draining you or dreaming of a life that feels more aligned to who you really are, you need to hear this.
Here's what to listen out for:
[01:17] Dealing with a toxic workplace. [08:36] The surprising gifts of a hustle mentality. [11:21] What no one tells you about going solo. [17:06] The internal obstacles that hold us back. [21:06] Why curiosity can be your compass. [23:35] What it really takes to retrain and reinvent yourself.
Dr Victoria Stakelum’s story is proof that your most terrifying leap in life could lead to your most powerful transformation.
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Thanks for listening!
[Episode 166] How can a brand coach help you? Julia Heffer on building a brand you love
20 Dec 2022
00:25:42
An apple with a bite taken out, two interlocking Cs, and a tick. Thanks to the power of their logos, Apple, Chanel and Nike have become instantly recognisable worldwide brands. But creating a brand that customers identify with is about so much more than a great logo.
Getting your branding right is the key to being visible, memorable and attracting your ideal clients. But where do you start? And if you already have a brand, how do you ensure it reflects you and your business? Fortunately, we know a woman with some answers. 💡
Here’s why you need to tune in As a brand coach, Julia Heffer gives her clients the tools they need to showcase their business at its best. She helps them work out why they do what they do, who they do it for, and what their values are so that they can stop feeling stuck and clearly communicate a message that resonates with their audience. Julia calls it a brand blueprint, and she’s here to share heaps more top tips in this must-listen episode.
Here’s what to listen out for:
[02:27] Should you develop your brand before or after you’ve launched?
[03:56] What is branding?
[09:38] How important is brand photography?
[11:29] How can you get brand coaching from Julia?
[17:39] Why identifying your values is important.
So if you’ve ever felt branding was a little overwhelming, or you’re stuck and need someone to help you unlock your vision, tune into this podcast and then check out Julia’s new brand coaching programme.
Click here to learn more about Julia's exciting new brand coaching programme, Build a Brand You Love. For other links and resources mentioned in this episode, please visit TechPixies.com
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[Episode 165] Coping with grief and loss. Liz Taylor offers advice this Grief Awareness Week
30 Nov 2022
00:33:19
They say there are two certainties in life: death and taxes. Both can be painful, but dealing with grief and loss, especially during the festive season, can be an emotional rollercoaster. It’s why we’re shining a light on Grief Awareness Week (2-8 December), which aims to open up the conversation around bereavement, and are sitting down for a chat with grief recovery specialist Liz Tayor.
As a society, we tend to shy away from talking about the inevitable, wrapping up death in phrases like ‘passed away’, ‘at peace’ or ‘rest in power’. But normalising the conversation around loss of all kinds is Liz’s superpower, and she’s here to provide some tools to help you deal with loss, as well as offer advice on how to support someone going through grief and bereavement.
Here’s why you need to tune in Discover advice on coping with a difficult anniversary, the positive steps you can take to remember someone and continue that bond, and why it’s important to think about whether your funeral is for you or the people you’ve left behind. 🤗
Here’s what to listen out for:
[01:26] How Liz became a grief recovery specialist.
[06:06] Why grief is like an iceberg.
[12:21] How grief feels.
[15:00] Dealing with a difficult anniversary.
[19:11] How to continue the bond with a loved one who has died.
[21:21] Navigating Christmas after loss.
[27:44] Why it’s important to outline what you want at your funeral.
As Liz says, “grief can be devasting, but it can also be enlightening”.
▶️▶️▶️ Press play now.
For links and resources mentioned in this episode, please visit TechPixies.com
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[Bonus Moment] Change how you think about money with this Money Mindset Brain Prime
23 Nov 2022
00:02:03
Try this Money Mindset brain prime and change the way you think about money for the better.
But before you do, you might want to listen to Episode 164.
In it, Joy Foster talks about how important it is for women to become financially independent and how you can put an action plan in place to help you achieve a more secure financial future.
And it all starts with this brain prime. Tune in first thing in the morning and last thing at night when the brain is most plastic for the next 67 days – give it a try!
And if you’d love to go deeper into how you can change your money mindset and move from where you are now to where you want to be with your finances, you need our Money Mindset Masterclass in your life.
It’s a replay of four hours of training divided into two parts and comes with a Money Mindset Workbook and Recommended Reading List. When we ran this Masterclass LIVE, it raised over £500 for our Scholarship Programme, and your support will help us continue to fund social media training for women from lower socioeconomic backgrounds so that they can change their own financial future.🙏🏽
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[Episode 164] Money matters for women. Take control of your money mindset and become financially independent
23 Nov 2022
00:47:01
Raise your hand if you’ve ever said these words:
💰 “Money doesn’t matter that much to me.”
💰 “It’s not about the money.” Maybe you grew up in a house where your parents said ‘money doesn’t grow on trees’ or ‘save your pennies for a rainy day’, or perhaps money wasn’t really mentioned at all. What you hear, think and feel about money is your money story, which, if you’re like most women, might need a rewrite.
In fact, if you want to earn more and enjoy a more secure financial future, this podcast will help you think differently about money. Because when you start to shift your mindset, great things happen not just for you but for the wider world too. Find out why when you hit play. ▶️▶️▶️
Here’s why you need to tune in Discover why it’s important for women to achieve financial independence and how this is possible for you too. Hear how you can pursue your passion AND create a healthy income, and tune into Joy’s Money Mindset Brain Prime to help you rethink how you view and speak about money.
Here’s what to listen out for:
[04:07] How your experience of money shapes your perspective of it.
[08:34] Why women are fighting expectations going back millennia.
[17:27] What money story are you telling yourself?
[24:45] How to put a money action plan in place.
[27:45] Learn more about creating a brain prime.
[29:58] Why it’s important to make a decision to be financially independent.
[37:53] What to do if you’re working for free.
[41:57] Tune into the money mindset brain prime.
[42:56] Discover Joy’s plans for when she turns a healthy profit.
If you’d love to go deeper into how you can change your money mindset and move from where you are now to where you want to be with your finances, you need our Money Mindset Masterclass in your life. It’s a replay of four hours of training divided into two parts and comes with a Money Mindset Workbook and Recommended Reading List that will show you how to put a plan of action in place to help you achieve a more financially secure future.
When we ran this Money Mindset Masterclass LIVE, it raised over £500 for our Scholarship Programme. Your support will help us continue to fund social media training for women from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.🙏🏽
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
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[Episode 163] Your menopause questions answered by advanced nurse practitioner and menopause expert Eileen Munson
16 Nov 2022
00:51:07
If you find yourself at the top of the stairs wondering what you’ve gone up them for or you’re struggling to introduce friends you’ve known for years at a party, don’t worry! You don’t need to call Hercule Poirot to crack the case of the missing ‘little grey cells’. It’s simply the menopause doing what the menopause does best: creating havoc. 🤯
But if knowledge is power, one woman is determined to ensure you’re armed with the information you need to make the translation from pre to peri to postmenopause as smooth as possible.
Yep, menopause specialist Eileen Munson is here to give you the medical perspective on how you can look after yourself through menopause with top tips and advice you’ll want to follow. 👀
Here’s why you need to tune in Discover why menopause is actually just one day and why you need to track your periods to work out when you can fire the ‘no more periods’ party poppers. Hear about the different types of HRT as well as products you could be using to help manage the vaginal changes experienced during midlife. Plus, you’ll be given a list of health markers you’ll want your GP to test in your Well Woman Check.
Here’s what to listen out for:
[06:39] Why you should record the date of your periods.
[08:02] Contraception is important in perimenopause.
[15:52] How do you know what’s going on if you don’t have periods?
[20:10] What are the different types of HRT?
[27:22] An important note about body identical HRT.
[33:57] Look after your vagina.
[43:43] Ask for a Well Woman Check.
Don’t forget to head to the Menopause Lounge Wales to join Eileen’s private Facebook Group and download the documents you need to chart your signs and symptoms. Go to your GP armed with the information you need to get the treatment you want.
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Thanks for listening!
[Episode 162] How does your diet affect menopause? Top tips from nutrition coach Julia Tyrer
09 Nov 2022
00:45:43
Rewind 20 years for a moment. ⏪
Britney and Justin broke up, everyone was talking about the Atkins diet, and a study dropped that would taint the perception of HRT for years to come.
In fact, the scare it caused continues to be felt today, with plenty of women putting hormone replacement therapy on the ‘not for me’ pile. If that’s you, this week’s podcast guest is not here to try and persuade you to do anything that’s not right for you.
Julia Tyrer is here to arm you with advice that she’s found has worked for her and her clients, covering everything from what body identical HRT is, what foods you should be eating during menopause, and why every woman needs to sign a very important petition.
Here’s why you need to tune in Maybe you’ve hit menopause and you’re wondering why the exercise regime you’ve always followed is no longer working. Maybe you’re worried about how the symptoms of menopause might affect your performance at work, or maybe you just need to hear Joy and Julia having a giggle about how much time they’ve spent talking about horse wee! This episode is jam-packed with info. 😏
Here’s what to listen out for:
[05:38] How do you combat menopausal symptoms through nutrition?
[08:20] Why you need to sign the petition.
[13:45] If menopause is an individual journey, how should you tackle it?
[23:23] What’s the deal with HRT?
[32:42] What does body identical HRT mean?
[36:29] Which foods contain phytoestrogens?
[42:42] The importance of natural light in menopause.
Aside from pressing play on this episode, the most important action you can take today is to go and sign the petition Julia mentions. Helping to make menopause a protected characteristic will ensure that employers make reasonable adjustments for women with symptoms and help protect women’s jobs in midlife. 🏃🏃🏃
Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com
Thanks for listening!
[Episode 161] Food, fitness and the menopause with personal trainer Andy Galway
02 Nov 2022
00:27:21
Menopause.
Until recently, it felt like it was brushed under the carpet.
Sure, another drenching from night sweats and the befuddlement of brain fog might have been mentioned among friends, but it has been conveniently filed under ‘women’s problems’ by pretty much everyone else.
But like a hot flash, menopause is finally creeping up to the top of the agenda (shout-out to Dr Louise Newson and Davina McCall for their awareness-raising campaigns👏🏼).
So it’ll come as no surprise that getting tips and advice on what can be a tricky time of life has been one of the most requested topics for us to discuss on the Sparkle and Thrive Podcast.
That’s why we’re parking the social media chat this week and handing over the mic to Andy Galway, a personal trainer and mentor who has worked with heaps of clients going through the midlife hormonal rollercoaster. 🎢
Here’s why you need to tune in If you’d love to know how healthy eating and exercise can help you manage your menopausal symptoms, want to work out what foods are best and what you should be reaching for when you’re feeling peckish, or how a nifty two-minute rule can help, this is the episode for you. It’s nothing but sensible, actionable advice. 💪🏾
Here’s what to listen out for:
[03:41] What are the side effects of menopause and what can do about them?
[04:56] What are the right foods to eat?
[06:42] Why is breakfast the most important meal of the day?
[10:46] Use exercise to lift your mood.
[15:01] Discover the two-minute rule.
[17:52] Why you should be outside.
[21:52] Move more for you.
▶️▶️▶️ Press play now.
Andy is offering a 20% discount on her brilliant coaching to listeners. Send her a DM on her socials to learn more.
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[Episode 160] How to create - and launch - your next online offer
26 Oct 2022
00:37:40
The online marketplace has made it waaaay easier to share your product or service with the world. But whether you’re selling yoga mats (namaste) or your services as a coach (yay!), you want to make sure you stand out from the crowd.
Need a helping hand? It doesn’t matter if you’re sticking on a pair of brave pants and diving your first launch or your 500th, there is a formula to online launches that has been used by practically every successful product and course creator you can think of.
It’s a formula Joy Foster used to take TechPixies from a face-to-face business serving 12 women to one that has reached more than 14,000 women. In fact, Joy loves this system so much she’s using this episode of the podcast to reveal how it helped her and, in turn, how it can help you. 🙏🏽
Here’s why you need to tune in We don’t recommend anything here at TechPixies that we haven’t tried out first, and Jeff Walker’s Product Launch Formula® (PLF) is one of our favourite systems. Press play to hear how Joy followed Jeff’s step-by-step pre-launch content strategy to shape the content of our Social Media Superhero Bootcamp and learn how PLF® could work in your business.
Here’s what to listen out for:
[03:29] Hear the mistakes Joy made with her first webinar.
[06:22] What is Product Launch Formula®?
[10:04] Tune into the first part of Jeff’s pre-launch content strategy.
[16:17] Discover why showing a transformation is important.
[20:30] The third step is revealed.
[21:46] Hear the biggest mistake Joy sees people make with social media.
[34:56] The final step – how to make your offer.
▶️▶️▶️ Press play now.
For links and resources mentioned in this episode, please visit TechPixies.com
*TechPixies is proud to be an affiliate partner of Jeff Walker and his Product Launch Formula®. If you decide to go on and make a purchase from Jeff, TechPixies will receive a commission.
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Thanks for listening!
[Episode 159] Finding your voice and going viral on TikTok with Grace Mekomou
13 Oct 2022
00:32:03
Who do you rely on for support?
You know those moments when the self-doubt is creeping in and you’d rather do anything than post on social media?
As humans, we can let the voice in our heads talk us out of anything. But when you’ve got hundreds of peeps cheering you on, it’s way more difficult to beat yourself up about a situation. So when Grace Mekomou had her own ‘arghhhh’ moment in her hair business recently (you’ll learn more in this week’s podcast0, her fellow TechPixies were there with words of encouragement.
Now, Grace knows that the sky might be full of stars, but they can all shine, and her own star can be the twinkliest of them all.
Here’s why you need to tune in
Discover how our community of TechPixies made Grace’s training possible and how Grace is running with the opportunity she’s been given. Learn how this Gen-Zer put her fear of TikTok aside to launch a channel that’s already enjoying videos that go viral, and how the story of Madam C.J. Walker has inspired her.
Here’s what to listen out for:
[01:32] Grace on not feeling fulfilled but realising there is always something to learn.
[03:52] The power of support and not giving up.
[10:55] Going viral on TikTok.
[16:34] Do what you can with what you have with where you’re at.
[19;01] The power of support and quotes you need to hear.
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Thanks for listening!
[Episode 158] We don’t need permission. A manifesto for underrepresented entrepreneurs with Eric Collins
05 Oct 2022
01:01:02
Whenever we have the opportunity to spend time with Eric Collins, it’s always GOLD.
So when the venture capitalist and champion of underrepresented entrepreneurs rocked up at the Joy Book Club to discuss his new book We Don’t Need Permission: How Black Business Can Change Our World, we knew the chat was going to be one we would want to share on the podcast.
But, wow! This episode is EPIC.
The experiences and stories Eric shares about his past and background, including the Tuskegee syphilis trials and the Greensboro lunch counter sit-in, could not be more relevant given it’s Black History Month right now. And the reasons why he decided to write his book as a manifesto for underrrepresented entrepreneurs will have you wanting to knock on the door of government and ask why more isn’t being done. It’s powerful stuff.
Here’s why you need to tune in Discover the shocking statistics for investment in businesses run by women and people of colour and learn more about the kind of businesses Eric and his team at Impact X invest in. You’ll be called to think bigger about your business or idea and hear Eric dishing out advice to two very lucky TechPixies.
Here’s what to listen out for:
[03:07] Why does Eric invest in underrepresented groups?
[05:05] Eric delves into black history.
[08:40] Why Eric wrote a manifesto, not a memoir.
[14:32] Hear the stories of Madam C. J. Walker and Reginald Lewis
[23:39] Advice to bear in mind when pitching to a venture capitalist.
[40:52] How do you get a ‘yes’ from an investor?
[43:13] TechPixie Chinyelu Eneda shares her business idea.
[51:53] TechPixie Claudia Murray gets advice on her business idea.
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Thanks for listening!
E273｜Struggling with heavy, painful periods? Anna Maxwell has the solution
09 Apr 2025
00:27:52
Heavy, painful periods: the £8.4 billion problem nobody was solving.
You’ve seen the ads – smiling women skipping through their ‘time of the month’ like it’s no big deal.
But if you live with heavy, painful periods, you know the truth is anything but. Crippling pain, constant leaks and anxiety about leaving the house without a change of clothes.
And it’s not just your body and emotions taking a hit – your wallet feels it too, from the endless sanitary products to the lost workdays. In fact, periods cost the economy a staggering £8.4 billion every year.
Enough is enough – and Anna Maxwell agrees.
In this episode, you’ll hear how Anna decided to stop waiting around for change. After leading the charge to bring the first over-the-counter contraceptive pill to market, her company, Maxwellia, is now tackling one of women’s most overlooked health issues: heavy periods.
Why should you tune in? You’ll hear how Anna’s breakthrough medications are making it easier than ever to manage debilitating periods without a prescription. Plus, you’ll find out the pivotal moment that set her on this mission – it’s a story that will leave you fired up and encourage every woman to stop suffering in silence.
Here's what to listen out for: [00:31] Ditching the 9-to-5 to travel the world and finding a new path.
[04:20] How investing in yourself can open doors you never imagined.
[12:40] The most significant revolution in women’s health in 60 years.
[15:14] The £8.4 billion problem no one’s talking about.
[16:31] Real solutions for period pain and heavy bleeding.
[20:07] The fight to keep girls in sport.
[23:21] Why ‘never give up’ isn’t just a cliché.
If heavy, painful periods are part of your life or someone you love is dealing with them, this episode is a must-listen.
Tune in now and discover how a simple chat with your pharmacist could change everything.
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Thanks for listening!
[Episode 157] Dr Clare Seymour on promoting diversity awareness through music and how TechPixies helped her do it
27 Sep 2022
00:31:40
‘You don’t know what you don’t know’ is a phrase we often hear at Techpixies.
And it’s because you might come through our door wanting to raise your profile through social media, but what you actually need is:
🤔 A mindset that will give you the confidence to use the tech skills we teach
🤔 A network of support that believes in what you’re doing and wants to help you achieve your goals
🤔 Virtual chats and coffees sessions.
You won’t know how important these are until you have them.
This was precisely the case for Dr Clare Seymour. She joined us wanting to learn social media to help promote the songs she’d created for 3 to 7-year-olds. Now, she’s about to launch not 1 but 2 online courses that are set to impact lives for the better (despite not knowing online courses were even a thing before joining Techpixies!).
Here’s why you need to tune in If you’re sitting on an idea that you’d love to get out into the world, this episode is for you. Clare is a woman who confesses she knew ‘absolutely nothing’ about social media before joining TechPixies and is now an online course creator who is doing incredibly valuable work promoting diversity awareness through music. It’s a story of what happens when you stick on a pair of brave pants and reach out to others for support.
Here’s what to listen out for:
[04:21] Hear how Clare started her social media journey by doing just one thing.
[06:12} You deserve support if you are willing to accept it.
[08;25] What is Musicbuds?
[11:18] How Black Lives Matter impacted Clare’s business.
[15:24] How Clare called on the support of her fellow TechPixies.
[22:31] The story of the snail and the tortoise.
[27:01] Whatever age you are, you can change your life.
Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com
Thanks for listening!
[Episode 156] How do you build your dream life? Benita Triffitt on discovering how to make her dream a reality
21 Sep 2022
00:41:18
Benita Triffitt arrived at TechPixies wanting to learn social media and channel her fear of it into fun. But she soon discovered that upskilling in social media was only part of the puzzle in helping her thrive again. 🙌🏾
It’s been in our DreamBuilder® Program that Benita has made some major wins, and after looking at her health and welling, love and relationships, vocation and creative expression and time and money freedom, she’s worked out what she would love and has got clarity on her business idea.
Here’s why you need to tune in
Dream building might sound like an airy-fairy concept, but Benita says she’s never been on a course or programme that she’s loved so much. And that’s because it’s designed to help you understand who you are, what you want in your life and who you want to be in the world. According to Benita, it’s a cuddle you deserve. 🤗
Here’s what to listen out for:
[01:05] What brought Benita to TechPixies?
[07:22] What can a business do to survive the economic crisis?
[12:12] What is the DreamBuilder® Program all about?
[24:42] You have control over what you think.
[34:40] Who is your white bikini straw hat Joy?
If you’ve ever had your life turned upside down or needed a little clarity on where you’re going, our DreamBuilder® Program is for you. 🌈
Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com
Thanks for listening!
[Episode 155] How writing a vision statement helped Rubyna Sheikh land her dream job
13 Sep 2022
00:27:04
If you’ve got a woo-woo-ometer, the mere mention of words like ‘vision statement’, ‘holding space’ or ‘DreamBuilding’ may have the needle heading for the red zone.
But what if we told you that focusing on what you would love and making it a reality isn’t just pie-in-the-sky thinking?
Take Rubyna Sheikh. She arrived at TechPixies not perplexed by what getting clarity on her future meant, but she kept an open mind, leaned on the support of her fellow TechPixies and got to work mapping out her future by writing a vision statement. And the results have been pretty amazing.
Here’s why you need to tune in Learn how Rubyna landed not just her dream job but exactly the job she mapped out in her vision statement. 😲 You’ll hear the steps she took to make it a reality despite not having any experience in the industry she chose, and you’ll discover the TechPixie power tools she used to make it happen.
Here’s what to listen out for:
[01:09] How Rubyna weighed up her options about what to do next.
[05:20] Using the Brave Thinking Activation Tool.
[06:06] How to overcome the challenges when going for your dream job.
[10:00] Developing a vision statement to get the job you love.
[14:48] Isn’t this all a bit woo-woo?
[17:25] Rubyna sheds her invisibility cloak.
[19:49] What was the game-changer for Rubyna.
As Rubyna says in the episode, she wants you to know that with the support of others, doing what you love is possible for you too. 🤗
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Thanks for listening!
[Episode 154] From a 17-year career break to a dream job in tech. How Toni Whitney did it
07 Sep 2022
00:30:26
For many women, life often gets in the way. You can be motoring along in a career, and then kids arrive, or looking after an elderly parent takes over, or illness interrupts your flow. And before you know it, a few years out of a career you loved stretches into more than a decade.
Then one day, you realise that you want to do something for yourself, but even just the thought of getting back to what you love feels like you’re about to climb a sheer rock face without a safety rope. 😱
So how do you get over this fear and take action?
Toni Whitney was in exactly this position when she joined TechPixies, and while it might have taken her a couple of attempts to get across the finish line, she did the work, grabbed the courage and is now back in her dream job and loving life. 💪🏽
Here’s why you need to tune in Discover the steps Toni took to get back into a career she left behind some 17 years ago. Learn how social media helped Toni get to where she wanted to be and how TechPixies helped her grab the confidence to reach out to a contact who would help her achieve her goal. And why it isn’t just Toni who is all the better for doing what she loves.
Here’s what to listen out for:
[02:22] When life gets in the way.
[03:46] Sharing an emotional first day
[08:02] Leveraging social media to make wins for a charity.
[10:01] How Toni uses social media in her current tech job.
[13:53] Leaning on the support in the TechPixies community.
[19:10] Using the 3-second rule.
[24:28] Learn about the brave thinking activation tool.
Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com
Thanks for listening!
[Episode 153] From cleaning to copywriting. How Fiona Sinclair changed careers and overcame negative energy with TechPixies
31 Aug 2022
00:25:05
“Warning! This could seriously change your life.”
This is the line Fiona Sinclair comes out with when asked about her TechPixies’ experience, and we love it so much we think we might just pinch it as our new slogan. 😂
Because Fiona’s life has had quite the turnaround.
She hasn’t just hung up her cleaning cloths to pursue a career as a copywriter; she’s also replaced a lifetime of internal negative chatter and self-doubt with soaring confidence and gratitude. 🙏🏻🙏🏼🙏🏽🙏🏾🙏🏿
You’re going to love her story.
Here’s why you need to tune in If you want to discover what a scene from Forrest Gump can teach you about life’s struggles or what an experiment with apples reveals about the impact of negative talk, you’ll want to get stuck into this episode right now. And if you ever looked for a sign of what path you should take in life, just listen to what Fiona has to say about a trip to do her food shop. 🧭
Here’s what to listen out for:
[05:26] Fiona receives a sign for her path ahead.
[06:39] Lessons from Forrest Gump.
[10:19] Overcoming negative self-talk.
[11:29] The good v bad apple experiment.
[14:12] Why TechPixies doesn’t just teach social media.
[18:11] What it means when we say the language of abundance is the language of gratitude.
[20:19] Fiona contributes to Davina McCall’s new book.
Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com
Thanks for listening!
[Episode 152] Getting your dream job in digital and turning up the volume on underrepresented voices in the workplace with Sharon Jones
23 Aug 2022
00:37:07
How did a pair of Nikes help Sharon Jones get her foot in the door of her first job? And how did that lead to her current role as head of digital innovation at The King’s Fund?
If you’re looking for some advice on a career in digital and the steps you need to take to make it happen, you’ll want to carve out some time to listen to this episode. Because while you could fire off a gazillion CVs in a scattergun approach, Sharon and Joy have a bag full of job search hacks that will make better use of your time.
And if you’re from an underrepresented group, this episode is really going to resonate.
Here’s why you need to tune in If you’re not getting interviews or the job you want, you’ll hear tips on what you can do to change things up. If you’re facing barriers as an underrepresented voice, you’ll discover how you can turn up the volume and find organisations that can help you. And because we all have a responsibility to encourage diversity and inclusivity in our workplaces, learn what you can do to help ensure that EVERYONE has a sense of belonging.
Here’s what to listen out for:
[00:56] You’ll love hearing how Sharon got her first job in TV.
[07:35] Consider these factors when checking out prospective employers.
[09:09] How can you get ahead?
[11:54] Find allies and become an ally to underrepresented voices.
[13:33] How can you get the skills you need for a role in digital?
[18:28] Doing a job with impact.
[20:58] What does it take to get a dream job?
[29:04] Does digital help or perpetuate existing biases?
Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com
Thanks for listening!
[Episode 151] Top job hunting tips for women from ethnically diverse backgrounds with careers coach Padma Knowles
16 Aug 2022
00:16:26
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.
Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com
Thanks for listening!
[Episode 150] What makes a great entrepreneur and other words of wisdom from Dame Stephanie Shirley
09 Aug 2022
00:45:22
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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Thanks for listening!
[Episode 149] How do you tap into your social media superpowers? Part 2 with Joy Foster
26 Jul 2022
00:26:36
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.
Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com
Thanks for listening!
[Episode 148] Are you tapping into your social media superpowers? Part 1 with Joy Foster
22 Jul 2022
00:34:15
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
Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com
Thanks for listening!
E272｜What’s it like to pitch on Dragons’ Den? Eco-friendly cleaning pioneer Laura Harnett reveals all
02 Apr 2025
00:15:34
If you think it’s too late to reinvent yourself and turn the seed of a business idea into something that can make an impact, Laura Harnett’s story is one for you.
After setting up Seep, an eco-friendly cleaning tools business that has sold (among other things) more than a million plastic-free, 100% compostable sponge scourers, Laura went on Dragons’ Den and won investment from the Dragons she came in to impress.
Now, this eco-conscious entrepreneur has a hotline to Deborah Meaden and Trinny Woodall that Laura is using to help her build an empire. 🔥
So tune in to hear:
✨ How finding a lump in her breast while in the shower one morning changed everything for Laura..
✨ Laura’s nerve-wracking Dragons' Den experience (and what you DON'T see on TV!).
✨ Some shocking stats about the gender gap in private equity investment and why we all need to support female-founded businesses.
Here’s what to listen out for:
[01:11] Receiving a life-changing diagnosis. [04:01] Having a big idea and taking risks. [05:47] What’s it like to pitch on Dragons’ Den? [09:44] The motto any entrepreneur needs to live by. [11:10] Looking for investment? This stat might shock you. [12:49] Don’t miss this awesome discount.
So press that play button and then hop onto Seep’s website to use your 20% discount code mentioned in the episode (valid until the end of April 2025).
Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com
Thanks for listening!
[Episode 147] How do you manifest your dream job? Joy Foster on doing what you love in life
12 Jul 2022
00:46:04
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?
Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com
Thanks for listening!
[Episode 146] Life is a spiral with lessons to learn. How Juliet Addenbrooke found her true purpose through TechPixies
05 Jul 2022
00:43:54
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.
Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com
Thanks for listening!
[Episode 145] Nicci Take shares sales coaching tips, parenting tips and her story as a transwoman
28 Jun 2022
01:13:29
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. 🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈