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This Mum Loves Tech Episode 3:

From Corporate Life to Tech Specialist: The Story Behind This Mum Loves Tech and Building a Flexible Business

When I left my career in children’s publishing to focus on my family, I had no idea where the journey would take me. Starting my business wasn’t about tech—it was about finding a flexible way to work around my kids. But through plenty of trial and error, and a pivotal Google and Yahoo authentication update, I discovered how much I could help other mums simplify tech and grow their businesses.

In this episode, I’m sharing the story behind This Mum Loves Tech—the challenges, the wins, and how it’s grown into a supportive space for mums navigating the tech side of running a business.

🎧 Tune in to hear:

✨ Why I left corporate life and how I started my business from scratch.

✨ The ups and downs of balancing family life and entrepreneurship.

✨ How a small email authentication update changed everything for my business.

✨ My passion for helping mums feel confident using tech to grow their businesses.

If you’d like to find out more about TechPixies, the course that kickstarted my online learning journey, you can check them out here: https://techpixies.com/

Want to start email marketing but not sure where to begin?

Grab my FREE guide – Email Made Easy: Your 3-Step Start-Up Guide here: ⁠⁠https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/email-made-easy/⁠⁠

Discover More With This Mum Loves Tech:

1. Register for the FREE monthly masterclasses 👉 https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/masterclass/

2. Ask your questions in the free Facebook group 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/thismumlovestech

3. Get further tech support in the Membership 👉 https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/membership/

This Mum Loves Tech Episode 2:

Discover Google Workspace: The Game-Changer for Your Professional Email

Ready to simplify your business and streamline your tech? In this episode of the This Mum Loves Tech podcast, I’m diving into why a professional email address matters and how Google Workspace can transform the way you work.

✨ Topics covered:

• How a professional email boosts your credibility and brand.
• Why free email accounts might hurt your business.
• The tools Google Workspace offers to help you stay organised and efficient.
• Why a Google account is essential for platforms like Google Analytics, Google My Business, and YouTube.

Setting up a professional email address is one of the steps needed to start email marketing in 2025, want to know the rest?

Grab my FREE guide – Email Marketing Made Easy: Your 3-Step Start-Up Guide here: ⁠https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/email-made-easy/⁠

Discover More With This Mum Loves Tech:

1. Register for the FREE monthly masterclasses 👉 https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/masterclass/

2. Ask your questions in the free Facebook group 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/thismumlovestech

3. Get further tech support in the Membership 👉 https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/membership/

This Mum Loves Tech Episode 1: 5 Key Tech Decisions Every Online Business Owner Needs to Make

Are you ready to set your online business up for success?

In the first episode of the This Mum Loves Tech podcast, I’m diving into the 5 key tech decisions every online business owner should make.

✨ Topics covered:

Why a domain name is your business’s digital home. How a professional email builds trust and credibility. Simplifying your marketing strategy to avoid overwhelm. Tools to streamline bookings and payments.

Plus, I share why I love Google Workspace for connecting all your business tools in one place.

Want to start email marketing but not sure where to begin?

Grab my FREE guide – Email Made Easy: Your 3-Step Start-Up Guide here: ⁠https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/email-made-easy/⁠

Discover More With This Mum Loves Tech:

1. Register for the FREE monthly masterclasses 👉 https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/masterclass/

2. Ask your questions in the free Facebook group 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/thismumlovestech

3. Get further tech support in the Membership 👉 https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/membership/

Welcome to the "This Mum Loves Tech" podcast, hosted by Nicola Walsh. I'm a mum to two crazy boys, and I love tech, so you don't have to.

In each episode, I'll share my top tech tips and essential tools for running your business. I'll also talk to other amazing female business owners who are using tech to help automate, market and sell their products and services.

Come join the ⁠"This Mum Loves Tech" Facebook community⁠

It's the place to go if you have any questions after listening to an episode, or for any tech troubles you're looking for help solving.

You can also ⁠subscribe to the Podcast Newsletter⁠ to be one of the first the hear when a new episode is Live.

Thank you for Listening

Nicola

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Check out the ⁠This Mum Loves Tech website⁠ if you are looking for tech support today!

This Mum Loves Tech Episode 7: My 3 Favourite Tech Tools Every Mum in Business Needs

Ever wondered what tech tools actually make running a business easier?

In this episode of the This Mum Loves Tech podcast, I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes look at the three tech tools I use within my business every single day to stay organised, create content, and connect with my audience. The best part? They’re simple, affordable, and easy to use, even if you hate tech!

What you’ll learn in this episode:

✅ The all-in-one tool that keeps my emails, files, and meetings in one place (Google Workspace).

✅ The design platform that helps me create professional content without spending hours on it (Canva).

✅ The email marketing tool that allows me to grow my audience and keep in touch with my community (MailerLite).

All three of these tools won’t break the bank, and they genuinely make the day-to-day life of being a mum and business owner easier. If you want to stop feeling overwhelmed by tech and start using tools that actually make a difference in your business, this episode is for you. Plus I've thrown in a few of my favourite tips that you can start using in your own business straight away!

Want to start email marketing but not sure where to begin?

Grab my FREE guide – Email Made Easy: Your 3-Step Start-Up Guide here: ⁠⁠https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/email-made-easy/⁠⁠

If you’d like further support in using these tools, I’ve got you covered!

Inside the This Mum Loves Tech Membership, you’ll find step-by-step masterclasses that walk you through setting up and using my favourite tools Google Workspace, Canva, and MailerLite. These aren’t just generic tutorials you’ll learn exactly how to apply these tools to your business so you can start seeing results straight away.

Join the This Mum Loves Tech Membership today and start using these tools with confidence. 👉 ⁠https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/membership/

Discover More With This Mum Loves Tech:

1. Register for the next FREE monthly masterclasses 👉 ⁠https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/masterclass/⁠

2. Ask your questions in the FREE Facebook group 👉 ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/thismumlovestech⁠

3. Find more This Mum Loves Tech episodes 👉 ⁠https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/podcast/

This Mum Loves Tech Episode 6: Does Your Website Actually Work for Your Business?

Is your website bringing you clients? Or is it just sitting there looking pretty?

Having a website is great but if it’s not bringing in clients, what’s the point? In this episode, I chat with Vicky Etherington, The Website Mentor, about why a website alone isn’t enough and how you can create a simple sales funnel to guide potential clients from discovery to purchase.

In this episode, we discuss:

✅ Why most websites don’t actually convert visitors into customers.

✅ What a sales funnel is and why you need one.

✅ How to make small tweaks that turn your website into a client-winning machine.

✅ The top 3 tools Vicky recommends for websites and funnels.

Whether you’re launching your first website or looking to improve your existing one, this episode is packed with simple, actionable strategies to help you turn your website into a sales-generating asset!

Ways to connect with Vicky:

Check out Vicky’s imperfect page here:The Imperfect Page (this is an affiliate link)

Join her Free Facebook Group-WordPress Happy Community

Want to dive deeper?

Vicky’s full workshop,Funnel Fundamentals, is available exclusively inside theThis Mum Loves Tech Membership. In the workshop, she shares:

• 1. Learn the Basics: Discover how to create a powerful sales funnel from scratch, even if you're a complete beginner.
• 2. Master the Stages: Understand the essential stages of a funnel and how to optimise each one for maximum impact.
• 3. Boost Your Business: Learn practical strategies to attract more leads, build trust, and turn visitors into paying customers.

👉Join the This Mum Loves Tech Membership:https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/membership/

Join the Community:

Connect with like-minded mums in business in theThis Mum Loves Tech Facebook Group. Get tips, join discussions, and access free monthly masterclasses!

👉Join the Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/thismumlovestech

This Mum Loves Tech Episode 5: How ThriveCart Can Transform Your Online Business and Simplify Payments

Are you tired of chasing invoices and waiting for payments to come through?

In this episode of This Mum Loves Tech, I’m diving into why automating payments is a game-changer for online business owners and how ThriveCart can help you get paid faster, increase your sales, and simplify your checkout process.

If you want to stop manually invoicing clients and start automating your payments then this episode is for you!

What You’ll Learn:

✔️ Why manual invoicing slows down your business (and how to fix it).

✔️ How online checkouts increase sales and remove friction for customers.

✔️ The difference between Stripe, PayPal, and ThriveCart—and which is right for you.

✔️ How ThriveCart’s features like split payments, upsells, and a built-in course platform can help you grow your income.

If you are interested in signing up for ThriveCart you can find out more here 👉 https://nwdesignanddigital--checkout.thrivecart.com/thrivecart-standard-account/ (this is an affiliate link)

Discover More With This Mum Loves Tech:

1. Register for the FREE monthly masterclasses 👉 https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/masterclass/

2. Ask your questions in the free Facebook group 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/thismumlovestech

3. Get further tech support in the Membership 👉 https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/membership/

Why Do We Fear Tech? with Michelle Chapman

Feeling stuck with tech? You're not alone! In this episode, I chat with Michelle Chapman from the Elite Academy of Development and Wellbeing about why so many of us fear tech and how to shift our mindset to tackle it with confidence.

In this episode, we discuss:

✅ The stages of learning tech (and why struggling is normal).

✅ How your mindset impacts your progress.

✅ Practical strategies to overcome overwhelm.

✅ Why confidence comes from practice, not perfection.

Whether you’re a tech beginner or looking to overcome mental blocks, this episode is packed with insights to help you grow your skills and business.

Ways to connect with Michelle:

Download Michelle's free e-book - Five ways to stop doubting yourself and thrive!

Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn here

Check out the Elite Partnership website here 

Michelle has also offered an amazing deal on her new ‘Performance Without Anxiety programme’  - Use the coupon ‘lovinglife’ to get this course for just £49 till the end of February 2025!

Want to dive deeper?

Michelle’s full workshop, How to Clear Tech Overwhelm and Go from Fear to Focus, is available exclusively in the This Mum Loves Tech Membership.

In the workshop, Michelle shared:

Join the This Mum Loves Tech Membership 👉 https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/membership/

Join the Community: Connect with like-minded mums in business in the This Mum Loves Tech Facebook Group. Get tips, join discussions, and access free monthly masterclasses!

Join the Facebook Group 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/thismumlovestech

How to Create a Clear Business Vision (That Actually Works!) with Lucia Craddock

Do you have a clear vision for your business, or are you just hoping things fall into place?

In this episode, I chat with Lucia Craddock, founder of High Vibe Vision, about how crafting a strong vision can transform your business. But it’s not just about vision boards, it’s about taking aligned action to turn your goals into reality.

In this episode, we discuss:

✅ Why having a vision is a game-changer for business owners.

✅ How to create a vision board that actually works.

✅ The power of aligned action in making your vision a reality.

✅ The biggest mindset shift that can unlock new opportunities.

Whether you’re just starting out or ready to take your business to the next level, this episode is packed with practical strategies to help you create a vision that truly works for you.

Want to discover more about creating your vision?

Lucia’s full workshop, Create a Vision That Is the Foundation to Your Success, is available exclusively inside the This Mum Loves Tech Membership. In the workshop, she shares:

1. Get Clear on Your Vision – Define what success looks like for you and your business.
2. Turn Vision into Action – Learn how to align your daily tasks with your big-picture goals.
3. Manifest with Confidence – Discover mindset shifts that help you attract new opportunities.

👉 Join the This Mum Loves Tech Membership: ⁠https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/membership/⁠

Ways to connect with Lucia:

Join the High Vibers Hub Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3641175322814833

Follow Lucia on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557846455943

Follow Lucia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highvibe.vision/

Visit Lucia's website: https://highvibevision.co.uk/

Join the Community:

Connect with like-minded female business owners in the This Mum Loves Tech Facebook Group. Get tips, join discussions, and access free monthly masterclasses!

👉Join the Facebook Group:⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/thismumlovestech

5 Time-Saving Canva Tips You Need to Try (Works for all account types!)

Want to level up your Canva designs without paying for Pro?

In this episode of This Mum Loves Tech, I’m doing things a little differently!

I’m walking you step by step through five of my top time-saving Canva tips that work on any version of Canva, whether you're using the free plan, Pro, or Teams. You can follow along and implement them straight away!

Canva is one of my favourite tools, but if you feel like you’re missing some tricks to make life easier, this episode is packed with simple, actionable tips that will transform the way you use Canva.

What I'll be showing you:

✅ How to ensure your designs are perfectly aligned and look professional.

✅ How to organise your Canva files so you never lose a design again.

✅ A clever search hack to find on-brand stock photos.

✅ The naming tip that makes batch-creating content easier.

✅ How to set up a DIY brand kit (without Canva Pro!).

I’d love to know what you think! Did you enjoy this hands-on episode? Have you tried out any of the tips?

Want More In-Depth Canva Training?

Inside the This Mum Loves Tech membership, you’ll find step-by-step masterclasses on everything from Canva basics to advanced design techniques. Plus, with three live Q&A calls every month, you’ll never be stuck on a tech problem again!

If Canva has been on your “I need to learn this properly” list, the Canva masterclass inside the membership is for you.

👉 Find out more here: https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/membership

Discover More With This Mum Loves Tech:

1️⃣ Register for the next FREE monthly masterclasses: ⁠⁠https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/masterclass/⁠⁠

2️⃣ Ask your questions in the FREE Facebook group: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/thismumlovestech

⁠⁠3️⃣ Find more This Mum Loves Tech episodes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/podcast/