Dare To Be Brave with Joy Foster

How to find yourself again after motherhood, overcome a motherhood identity crisis, and rebuild confidence after having kids is the focus of Dare To Be Brave Podcast Episode 289.Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, "I don't recognise myself anymore?" Have you lost yourself after having kids? Do you feel stuck between being a great mum and wanting something more for yourself?If you're struggling with mom guilt, feeling lost as a mom, or wondering how to find yourself again after motherhood, you're not alone.In Dare To Be Brave Podcast Episode 289, Joy Foster, founder of TechPixies, helping women build digital skills and confidence, explores why so many women experience a motherhood identity crisis and what you can do to reconnect with the person you are beyond motherhood.Motherhood changes everything. Your priorities shift. Your routines change. Your identity evolves. But many women discover that somewhere between school runs, family responsibilities, and caring for everyone else, they've lost touch with themselves.Joy also shares inspiring stories of women who rebuilt their lives after major transitions, including divorce, breast cancer, career changes, and rediscovering purpose later in life.In this episode:★ Have you lost yourself after having kids?★ The motherhood identity crisis nobody talks about★ Why feeling lost as a mom is more common than you think★ The danger of comparing yourself to your pre-baby self★ What Jessica Ennis-Hill learned about confidence after motherhood★ How to reclaim your identity one small step at a time★ Why self-care is not selfish★ How to find yourself again after motherhoodTimestamps:00:00 You are more than a mum01:14 The hidden identity shift of motherhood02:12 Why motherhood changes who you are03:22 Mom guilt and the pressure to be everything04:02 Bonita's story of rebuilding her life04:30 Stop comparing yourself to your old self05:33 The strengths motherhood has given you06:07 Reclaiming your identity after motherhood07:01 Giving yourself permission to dream again07:30 Finding purpose after major life changes08:07 Your Dare To Be Brave challenge08:20 Why reclaiming yourself matters08:39 Design Your Dream Life ChallengeResources:★ Design Your Dream Life Challenge: https://techpixies.com/dlc12 ★ TechPixies: https://techpixies.com★ Quantum Leap Accelerator: https://luminosity-leadership.com★ Social Media Mastery Program: https://techpixies.com/socialmediamasterclass★ Business Mastery Program: https://techpixies.com/businessmasterclass★ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/techpixies/Want to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening! 

Have you ever looked around and felt like everyone else has figured it out except you?If you’ve struggled with self-doubt, felt left behind by technology, questioned your abilities, or wondered whether you’ve missed your chance, this episode is for you.In this episode of the Dare to Be Brave Podcast, Joy Foster explores the science of self-belief, why confidence often dips in midlife, and the daily habits that can help you rebuild confidence at any age.Drawing on neuroscience, personal experience, and practical coaching tools, Joy shares the strategies that helped her rebuild her confidence during one of the most challenging periods of her entrepreneurial journey.You’ll discover why self-belief isn’t something you’re born with—it’s a skill you can develop and strengthen over time.In This Episode You’ll Learn:Why confidence often declines in your 40s and 50sThe impact of negative thinking on your brainHow neuroplasticity allows you to rewire self-doubtThe connection between daily habits and confidenceHow gratitude and vision can transform your mindsetWhy journaling your wins builds self-beliefHow your self-talk shapes your futureWhy doing hard things increases confidenceThe importance of surrounding yourself with people who believe in youThe 5 Daily Habits That Build Self-BeliefStart and end your day with gratitude and visionJournal your winsTalk to yourself like you would your best friendDo one hard thing every daySpend more time with people who believe in youKey TakeawaySelf-belief isn’t a personality trait.It’s a muscle.And like any muscle, it grows stronger when you use it.Every brave action, every positive thought, every small step outside your comfort zone creates evidence that you are capable of more than you think.Brave Dare of the WeekChoose one of the five habits from this episode and commit to practising it every day for the next seven days.Notice what changes.Resources Mentioned21-Day Social Media Confidence ChallengeTechPixies Training ProgrammesDare to Be Brave PodcastConnect with Joy FosterJoy Foster is the founder of TechPixies, a multi-award-winning training company that has helped thousands of women gain digital skills, return to work, change careers, and start businesses. She is also the creator of the Quantum Leap Accelerator, helping ambitious women create success without sacrificing their health, happiness, or relationships.Want to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening! 

How to get unstuck in life, build self confidence, and break negative thinking patterns is the focus of Dare To Be Brave Podcast Episode 287. If you’ve been feeling lost, emotionally flat, or stuck on autopilot, this conversation will help you understand why.In this episode, Joy Foster, founder of TechPixies, helping women build digital skills and confidence, explores the hidden signs that life has quietly become predictable, disconnected, and unfulfilling. Sometimes the hardest part is recognising that nothing is technically “wrong”, but deep down you know something has to change.Joy breaks down why your brain resists change, how negative thought patterns become automatic, and why so many women stay trapped in lives they’ve outgrown. She also shares practical neuroscience-backed strategies to help you stop waiting for permission, challenge the stories keeping you stuck, and start moving forward again.If you’ve been struggling with low self esteem, fear of change, or wondering how to rebuild confidence in midlife, this episode will give you practical ways to take the first step.In this episode: ★ The hidden signs you’re emotionally stuck ★ Why being “busy” can still feel empty ★ How your brain keeps repeating old patterns ★ The neuroscience behind fear of change ★ Why small actions create massive momentum ★ The questions that keep you trapped ★ How to challenge the stories you tell yourself ★ A simple process to start moving forward todayWant to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening! 

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 stuckHow 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 todayWant to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening! 

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 CoverWhy turning 40 felt more emotional than expectedThe confidence patterns I saw in women in their 40sEarly menopause symptoms (and how they can be misdiagnosed)My experience with injury, osteoarthritis, and hidden hormonal changesBeing told I was “too young” for HRTThe importance of self-advocacy in healthcareWhy antidepressants are often prescribed instead of treating the root causeHow education can completely change your experienceKey TakeawaysYou are not “too young” to experience menopause symptomsSymptoms can show up in unexpected ways (not just hot flushes)You must advocate for yourself - not all doctors will listenEducation is your most powerful toolIgnoring symptoms won’t make them go awayResources MentionedDr. Mary Claire Haver – The New MenopauseDr. Lisa Mosconi – The Menopause BrainDavina McCall – MenopausingLaura Lamb – non-HRT support programmesYour Brave Dare This WeekIf you’re in (or approaching) your 40s:Educate yourself about menopauseSpeak to female relatives about their experienceWrite down your symptomsAdvocate for yourself at the doctorIf you’re not heard - find a new doctorWant 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.💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Want to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening! 

I Was Perfectly Safe, So Why Did My Brain React Like I Wasn’t?Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you were completely safe and yet your nervous system behaved as if you weren’t?Your heart is racing. Your thoughts are scattered. For a split second, you freeze.What’s really happening here?According to neuroscience, your brain has been flooded with fight-or-flight chemicals in equal measure, which is why you freeze even though you aren’t in danger.Chances are, when this happens, you’re on the verge of doing something expansive, stepping into a bigger version of yourself and your biology has interpreted that growth as a threat.I see this every single week inside TechPixies.Brilliant, experienced, capable midlife women interpret a nervous system response as a confidence problem.It isn’t.It’s growth.For over a decade, through TechPixies and now the Quantum Leap Accelerator, I’ve worked with thousands of women who want more: more impact, more leadership, more alignment between who they are and how they show up professionally.And almost all of them say some version of the same thing:“I’m not enough.”Yet these are women who have:Raised families and managed householdsLed teams and delivered major projectsNavigated redundancy, illness, divorce, and reinventionKept going when life required resilienceThe issue isn’t capability. It’s perception.We’ve been taught that bravery means fearlessness. That confidence must come first. That leadership requires certainty.But neuroscience tells us something different.Your brain is wired to prefer the familiar. So when you update your CV after ten years out of the workforce, launch your first digital business at 50, or post your thought leadership on LinkedIn for the first time, your nervous system flares.That reaction does not mean “stop.”It means “new.”And new is where transformation lives.Ready to stop interpreting growth as danger?Want to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening! 

If you feel like you pick up every cold going, regularly get a poor night’s sleep, or experience constant brain fog, you’ll know how much of an energy sap they can be.But what if the secret to no longer feeling like you’re running on empty lies in breast milk? In this episode of Career Interrupted, Joy Foster chats to Stephanie Drax, founder of Leapfrog Remedies, to uncover the story behind the UK’s first dedicated Lactoferrin wellness brand.From a career that began in acting and journalism, you’ll hear how Stephanie leapfrogged a failing business to tap into the science behind this ‘miracle molecule’ and how a psychic predicted it all. [00:45] What lactoferrin actually is.[03:06] How to deal with a pinball career.[05:54] What do you do when you can’t scale your business? [12:20] The unexpected (and slightly spooky) psychic prediction that shaped Stephanie’s future.[17:00} Why you’re more capable than you think – especially when everything falls apart.[20:26] The importance of finding mentors you trust. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or simply curious about the power of tenacity and resilience, this episode is packed with insights and motivation to spur you on your own business journey.  Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide.For links and resources mentioned in this episode, visit TechPixies.comWant to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening! 

What happens when your carefully built career suddenly... crumbles?For Susannah De Jager, who was a hedge fund CEO at 32, it was losing her biggest client at work and realising her role was untenable while watching one of her closest friends die of cancer that upended everything. For Patsy Day, it was crashing her husband’s car after months of bone-crushing burnout that saw her hit the pause button.But after resetting the course of their lives, Susannah and Patsy are now collaborating on a podcast designed for those of us who are trying to navigate a path through the wobbly middle of our careers. Why you should tune inWhether you're facing your own career crisis, feeling stuck and asking yourself, ‘Well, what the heck do I do now?’, or just need proof that incredible women can reinvent themselves at any age, this episode is one you’ll want to press play on. Here’s what to listen out for:[00:47] When everything comes crashing down at once.[03:16] When recruiters dismiss your experience.[07:14] Grieving an identity you’ve lost. [10:53] Bloom where you’re planted.[12:51] Burning out from a job you used to love.[16:53] What to do when you don’t know what you want to do?[20:01] There is so much out there.[22:10] If you’re stuck, try this Mel Robbins-approved trick.👉 Tune in now to hear Susannah and Patsy’s full stories and why the “wobbly middle” might just be the beginning of your best chapter yet.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.comWant to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening! 

Four years ago, Fern Fuller was juggling it all – a single mum with a full-time job as an Executive Assistant, COVID-induced home-schooling chaos, and the curveball that is perimenopause. Cue a moment of complete exhaustion that saw Fern sliding down the wall of her home office thinking, “I just can’t do this anymore.”Fern knew something had to change... then she found TechPixies.Why you should tune inCome and discover how, in just 4 years, Fern has:⭐ Swapped a full-time salary for an income of £77k working 20-25 hours a week. ⭐ Worked with 25+ female founders⭐ Built a client base of companies turning over £250k-£5 million⭐ Created the work-life balance every parent dreams of.And Fern has used her TechPixies training to not only launch her dream business but also create a course that helps other women increase their earning power and level up their skillset, whether they’re a VA, PA, freelance admin professional or would love to become one.Here’s what to listen out for:[02:02] The moment Fern hit breaking point. [05:54] Fern’s greatest fear after leaving her job.  [08:47] “Imagine if it does all work out”.[10:13] Why is Fern launching her EA Accelerator? [13:45] Why Integrators are leaders. So, if you're reading this thinking "I want what Fern has," take a listen and then check out Fern’s website for heaps more resources and start dates of her next course.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.comWant to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening! 

There’s been an explosion in the popularity of collagen supplements over the past few years, and social media feeds are now full of posts from influencers bigging up the benefits.If you’re wondering what all the fuss is about, you’ll probably have turned to Google and come across a dizzying amount of information.But there’s one woman who is determined to cut through the noise after founding Ancient + Brave, a company that has gone from being a kitchen table startup to the highest-scoring B Corp supplement brand in the UK with 100+ employees.Kate Prince is proof of what can happen when you burn the boats and bet on yourself. This episode is perfect for you if:✅ You're stuck in a career that doesn't light you up✅ You're dreaming of starting your own business but fear is holding you back✅ You want to build a mission-driven company that creates real impact✅ You're curious about the wellness industry and collagen supplements. So, listen out for:[00:42] How to embrace change and follow what truly excites you.[04:03] Why you have to burn the boats.[08:34] Why the measure of success is only down to you.[10:50] Can you have it all? [19:17] The wisdom of our ancestors for modern wellness.[22:07] Why is everyone talking about collagen? Hit play NOW and learn from one of the UK’s top B Corp founders about what it means to be resilient, brave, and why you only have to be better than the day before.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.comWant to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening! 

What if 12 emails could completely transform how you think about your future?What if you could wake up and find that the familiar voice that says ‘there has to be more to life than this’ has been replaced by a sense of excitement? Because you realise you finally know where you’re headed and exactly what you need to do to get there.Joy Foster, TechPixies founder & CEO, spent years going from one job to the next before finally finding her passion and purpose.And it wasn’t until she returned from a weekend away learning about a dreambuilding mechanism that could transform her life that she realised there was a totally different way to secure the future of her business. And now Joy wants to share what she learnt on that transformational weekend with you. Here’s what to listen out for:[00:55] This helped Joy deal with her own career interruptions. [01:41] What Joy learned during her jobs as a student.[04:06] Facing workplace discrimination. [06:02] The Olympic dream.[09:39] Redefining a dream.[12:46] Get started on designing your dream life in 12 days.Our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge is designed to give you the jump-start you need to discover how to create the life you'd really love to live.Through 12 carefully crafted emails from Joy, each one building on the last to transform how you think about your future, you’ll enjoy:Daily tips: Each day brings new insights, exercises, and revelations designed to shift your perspective and clarify your path.A mindset meditation when you upgrade: Upgrade your experience with a guided meditation that will help you go deeper into the work and integrate the lessons on a subconscious level.Action steps: This isn't just theory – every day includes actionable steps you can take immediately to start designing your dream life.Whether you're dealing with a recent career setback, feeling stuck in your current situation, or simply ready to take control of your future, 12 days from now, everything could be different. But your dream life won’t design itself. So, tune in now and join our challenge before the doors close: www.techpixies.com/dlc12Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide.For links and resources mentioned in this episode, visit TechPixies.comWant to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening! 

Jenn Barnett turned a life-altering health crisis into a life-affirming career pivot. But a comprehensive survey of 600+ mid-career professional women (those with 10-25 years’ experience), commissioned by Jenn in her role as head of equity, inclusion, and diversity at Grant Thornton UK, has revealed that pivoting your career comes with its own set of challenges.  So while her report found that: 💠 62% of women have considered switching career paths💠 With over 25% aiming to make this change within the next five years💠 And a whopping 77% have taken career breaks during their professional livesWomen face a number of barriers that often prevent them from making career changes. Jenn outlines the top 3 in this episode of the Career Interrupted podcast, but she also highlights a more troubling issue: only 31% of organisations offer opportunities for retraining.So, what’s the solution? Tune in to hear Jenn’s thoughts and what the 600 women she surveyed had to say.And listen out for: [00:48] Dealing with the impact of illness.[06:51] Realising you’re completely different once you’ve got through trauma. [09:28] The mid-career crunch point for women. [11:09] The top 3 barriers women face in pivoting their careers. [12:26] 90% of respondents said this one thing helped reassess their skills. [14:16] The in-demand skills that’ll futureproof your career.[16:10] What can organisations do to close the gender gap? Want to know more?✅ Listen to the full episode✅ Download the full report ✅ Join the conversation in the comments on our socials and tell us what’s holding you back in your career journey.Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide.For all the links and resources mentioned in this episode, visit TechPixies.comWant to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening! 

If you’re neurodiverse…Or know someone who is constantly battling an exhausting cycle of trying to fit in to workplaces that just don’t seem to get them…Or you’re an employer and want to better understand how you create a more inclusive workplace…You need to get Lillie Jamieson and her sister Alex on speed dial. Because after receiving their own diagnoses for ADHD and autism and realising that it was the workplace that needed to change, not them, they created a business helping those with neurodevelopmental differences break through barriers at work. And with just 22% of people with autism in some kind of paid work and research suggesting that up to 50% of managers feel uncomfortable employing anyone with ADHD, change can’t come soon enough. Why you should tune inHear what happened when Lillie and Alex launched their business in lockdown and what Lillie learned about her own communication style. Discover exactly what Send it to Alex does and how it can help you or someone you care about, and learn why sometimes, you’ve got to take a step back to move forward. Here’s what to listen out for:[03:50] Realising you don’t fit into a company. [05:49] Launching a safe space for neurodiverse people during lockdown. [09:30] How do you adapt to different communication styles? [13:58] The shocking stats around autism and employment.[17:10] What studies say about inclusive workplaces.[19:10] When moving forward is actually about taking a step back. If you believe more inclusive, equitable workplaces should already be at the top of the agenda, don’t just tune into this podcast. Spread the word! 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.comWant to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening! 

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 transformationHere’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.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.comWant to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening! 

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 recoverySo, 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.Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide.For links and resources mentioned in this episode, visit TechPixies.comWant to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening! 

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 inIn 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.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.comWant to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening! 

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.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.comWant to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening! 

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). 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.comWant to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening! 

Would a life-changing health diagnosis stop you in your tracks or spur you on to create something extraordinary? For Georgina Colman, being diagnosed with MS has been the catalyst for a business that is making a difference to the lives of disabled people around the UK.And it all started when Georgina made a startling observation while out shopping with her son: she saw discounts everywhere for students, carers and parents, but nothing for those living with a disability. Her solution is Purpl, the UK’s first disability discount site. 🙌🏽Why should you tune in?Discover the impact that Georgina’s diagnosis had and why she has chosen to believe that everything in life happens for a reason. And hear Georgina's ultimate goal for her business and how she is using TikTok to support her mission. Here's what to listen out for:[00:33] How living with a disability impacts daily life. [04:20] The inspiration behind Purpl.[07:47] Done not perfect. [08:51] Why anything is possible. If you're looking for a story of resilience, innovation and hope, this podcast episode is a must-listen. 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.comWant to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening! 

Losing a job once is tough. Losing it twice? That’s an emotional rollercoaster that forces you to dig deep. For Avneet Sachdeva, her redundancies were a challenge, but they also became an opportunity to channel her entrepreneurial spirit. And today, she empowers women to embrace a wealth mindset as a wealth coach (her Insta is jam-packed with clever tips!).What does it mean to be wealthy?But Avneet believes that being wealthy isn’t just about money – it’s about having the confidence and freedom to create the life you want so you can make an impact. If you’re wondering how to start, this episode will help you reframe redundancy and rethink what wealth and success can look like.🎧 Tune in now to hear:[00:43] When career interruptions feel personal. [06:36] The biggest fear of starting again.[09:24] When a side hustle becomes something more.[11:29] Handling rejection. [14:53] Creating wealth mindfully.[15:31] Keep going while keeping yourself going. [22:26] Why changing your calendar can change your life.[25:42:] The power of your intuition in shaping success.👉 If you're ready to take control of your path to financial and career success, hit play now! ▶️▶️▶️ 🎧🎧🎧Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide.For details of links and resources mentioned in this episode, visit TechPixies.comWant to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening! 

What does ‘winning’ mean to you?As a World Champion rower, three-time Olympian and Olympic silver medallist, Cath Bishop spent a decade embedded in a high-performance winning culture.But when Cath transitioned from the world of elite sport into diplomacy, she expected to leave the will to win behind. Instead, she discovered that from classrooms to boardrooms, society is obsessed with winning,And it’s an obsession that is holding us back.We chase trophies, titles, and numbers, believing they define success. But as Cath points out in this episode, we see time and time again that a fleeting moment of glory leaves many feeling unfilled. For Cath, it’s time to embrace a new definition of success, one that prioritises collaboration, long-term growth and real impact. So tune in to hear:[02:54] The importance of learning to adapt.[08:25] Choosing to thrive in the freelance world.[09:57] Finding your USP.[12:15] How an obsession with winning can hold you back. [15:42] How to think differently about winning. [19:07] Have you said this?If you’re curious about how you can redefine winning in your life, press play now. ▶️▶️▶️  Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide.For details of links and resources mentioned in this episode, visit TechPixies.comWant to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening! 

*This podcast episode discusses trauma, which some listeners may find triggering. In 1989, tanks rolled into Tiananmen Square, and the world watched in horror as a brutal moment in history unfolded. But for Philippa Smethurst, who was teaching in China at the time, the impact was more than headline – it was witnessed firsthand in the tear-streaked faces of her students, mourning friends and loved ones lost to the violence.Without realising it, Philippa became a lightning rod for their trauma. Decades later, as a psychotherapist, she continues to help people unpack the hidden wounds they carry. Because trauma isn’t just a moment in time – it’s something that can linger in our bodies, shaping the way we react, trust, and navigate the world.In our latest Career Interrupted podcast episode, Philippa shares powerful insights from her 30 years of experience, breaking down the ways trauma manifests – from fight, flight, freeze, and dissociation to trust issues and brain hijacking. What to listen out for:[01:28] Witnessing a watershed moment in history. [05:50] Dealing with micro traumas.[10:53] The trauma thermometer.[14:46] Develop a noticing brain.[19:38] The stale gingerbread man.  [26:50] Treat yourself as if you matter.What you’ll take away from this episode:✔️ How to recognise trauma responses in yourself and others✔️ The lessons that can come out of dealing with trauma✔️ Practical steps to build resilience and reclaim controlPlus, Philippa shows off her fun visual tools to help you understand trauma in a whole new way (say hello to the ‘stale gingerbread man’!!!) You’ll want to tune in for that alone!🎧 Press play now ▶️▶️▶️Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide.For links and resources mentioned in this episode, please visit TechPixies.comWant to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening! 

Let’s be honest: most of us want more of it, and most of us want the money we do have to work harder for us.  What if you could download a free app that looked at your current finances and then helped you make a plan to get them to where you want them to be? Enter Elisabeth Prager, the co-founder of Alia Money, the personal trainer you can pop in your pocket that helps you master your money.Because here’s the scary thing: according to the most recent report from the World Economic Forum, it will take 134 years – roughly 5 generations – before women achieve parity with men when it comes to wealth, health, educational attainment and political empowerment. 🤯No one should have to wait that long. But Elisabeth isn’t just here to help you get financially fit. Here’s why you need to tune inElisabeth’s also reveals what happens when you realise you’re in a job you don’t love anymore, the lessons she’s learned from her two career interruptions, why we should all lean into making it up as we go along, and the awesome advice her mum gave her. What to listen out for:[00:39] Why don’t you just quit? [03:07] Dealing with the fear of failure[07:17] The power of freedom and autonomy in your career[09:08] Why you should never live with regret.[12:02] Meet the personal trainer for your finances. So, if you want to get your finances in order, download the Aila App and start closing the gender wealth gap. ▶️▶️▶️  Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide.For links and resources mentioned in this episode, please visit TechPixies.comWant to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening! 

Hands up if you’ve been through any of these:✅ Redundancy✅ Bereavement✅ Divorce✅ Caring for elderly parents✅ Chronic illness✅ Menopause✅ Abuse✅ Raising tricky teenagersChances are, you’ve just ticked a few boxes and maybe you’re still feeling the aftershocks.Here’s the thing: By the time women hit 50, more than half have faced at least five major life upheavals. And let’s be real – these “Horsemen of the Midlife Apocalypse” rarely arrive one at a time. Instead, they create a maelstrom that throws everything off course.That’s exactly what happened to Eleanor Mills. After a dazzling 25-year career at The Times and The Sunday Times, she was made redundant, and it hit like a wrecking ball, completely knocking the stuffing out of her.But with no map and no signposts for what should come next, Eleanor flipped the script. She decided to be the change she wanted to see and created Noon – a thriving community for what Eleanor calls ‘Queenagers’ – women in midlife who are ready to seize the next chapter of growth. Today, she’s on a mission to prove that this stage of life isn’t a crisis; it’s a chrysalisHere's why you should tune inEleanor’s story will definitely hit home – but she’s also bringing the warmth, wisdom and straight-talking advice that can change how you see your future. So, whether you’ve just been sideswiped by change or you’re ready to embrace what’s next, this is an episode to pop on your playlist and return to time and time again. ▶️▶️▶️Key moments to listen out for:[01:21] Creating a map for the next chapter of your life.[05:37] You have more value than you think.[09:21] From redundancy to building a community.[14:55] Eleanor’s advice for senior leaders. [19:39] Why you should paddle your own canoe.[27:58] Joy’s shocking redundancy story.[30:48] A call out to women in positions of power.[35:00] The untapped power of women in midlife right now.🎯 Are you a Queenager looking for your tribe?Join Noon.org.uk and step into your best chapter yet.Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide.For links and resources mentioned in this episode, please visit TechPixies.comWant to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening! 

“People will have negative opinions about you and every single thing you do. Let them.” – Mel RobbinsEveryone is talking about Mel Robbins’ latest book, The Let Them Theory. And trust us when we say you’ll be nodding along to what she has to say.In it, Mel shares her own struggle with promoting herself on social media when she first started as a motivational speaker. Despite having a vision for her business, she hesitated, worried about what her friends and family would think. 😨 She wrote post after post and left them sitting in drafts. 😨 She overthought every caption. 😨 She feared looking arrogant. 😨 She feared people questioning her credibility. It took her two years – TWO YEARS – to finally turn down the volume on her fears and start posting consistently. And this is Mel Robbins we’re talking about!If she felt that way, no wonder so many of us do too.Here’s why you should listen inLike Mel, we believe social media is STILL the number one thing you should be doing to grow your business. But we beg to differ when Mel says that most advice out there about conquering your fears sucks. Because there is a solution, and we teach it right here at TechPixies (and we have done so for the past decade!). Here’s what to listen out for:[04:31] Diving into page 81 of Mel’s book. [06:12] Every business has a formula – follow it. [07:50] The most important thing you've got to do in business to be successful and get paid[09:35] Why Mel Robbins didn't post on social media. [13:38] Are you doing this?[14:51] What’s the solution?It’s time to stop overthinking and start showing up. Press play now to find out how. ▶️▶️▶️  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.comWant to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening! 

Rub your hands together and slowly pull them apart. What do you feel? Warmth? Tingling?  ⚡For Jodi Law, this sensation is energy. And as a transformational energy medicine practitioner, she believes we can tap into the body’s natural energy to take control of our health and wellbeing. It’s an area Jodi leaned into after more than 30 years in acute health care as a senior cardiac nurse. It’s a job that pushed Jodi’s own health to the limits, with the stress manifesting as heart palpitations and fainting spells. 😲“I felt like my soul was dying,” says Jodi of that time in her life. But when Jodi slipped and fractured her kneecap, she knew she couldn’t ignore the signs that her current career path might not be her path any longer and went all-in on her transformational energy medicine practice.And the results for both her and her clients have been super exciting.Here’s why you should listen inIf you’ve got that sinking feeling about your day-to-day grind, don’t ignore it! Be inspired by Jodi’s journey to take action and course correct to the path you should have been on all along. And if you’re curious about energy medicine, Jodi runs through how she helps people and gives a few quick energy exercises she uses in her practice.Here’s what to listen out for: [02:49] Stress, burnout, and keeping your health in check.[06:50] Are you listening to what your body is telling you?[12:51] Developing resilience and putting things into perspective.[15:43] What even is energy medicine? [19:10] Hear one of Jodi's client success stories.[21:48] How does ADHD impact your energy? [24:47] Check out Jodi’s energy-boosting hacks. [27:57] What can you do to ground yourself?Want to see what energy medicine can do for you? Press play now. ▶️▶️▶️  Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide.For details of links and resources mentioned in this episode, visit TechPixies.comWant to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening! 

*Trigger warning: this podcast episode discusses infertility.*Your husband quits his job to help you build the next phase of your business only for the panic of the pandemic to hit just a couple of months later.Your thriving face-to-face career supporting women in their 40s through complex fertility issues needs to pivot…fast…but you’re homeschooling one child while breastfeeding another. And you’re beginning to wonder how you’re going to pay the bills. What would you do?For Naava Carman, necessity was the mother of invention. She quickly realised she could share her knowledge to build a global online training platform for practitioners keen to support women in their fertility journey. And as you’ll hear, Naava’s story shows it’s possible to:➡️ Successfully redefine the roles in marriage to allow for the creation of a business that is joyful for both people.➡️ Navigate down periods and setbacks and come out stronger… if you allow your entrepreneurial brain the freedom to explore ideas.➡️ Get help for complex fertility issues, particularly when you're in your 40sHere’s what to listen out for:[00:58] The panic of wondering how to pay the bills. [04:26] Swapping roles in a marriage + when setbacks become comebacks. [07:24] Navigating the ups and downs of business.[09:28] Holding yourself accountable. [11:02] Advancing support for fertility issues.Ready to learn more? Press play now. ▶️▶️▶️  Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide.For details of links and resources in this episode, please visit TechPixies.comWant to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening! 

Life is rarely a straight line; it’s often more of a doodle full of unexpected twists and squiggles. Just ask Annie Ridout. Her journey – from being ousted from her job while pregnant to creating a thriving, multi-dimensional career as a journalist, author, poet, and entrepreneur – will feel so relatable. After vowing never to be at the mercy of someone else's power to pull the rug from under her, Annie has pivoted and diversified to build a career rooted in her passion for writing while embracing the joys and challenges of motherhood. What’s more, she’s refreshingly honest about the highs and lows she’s experienced along the way. Whether it’s the challenges of creating online courses, navigating the pandemic or homeschooling her neurodivergent child, Annie and I dive into dealing with the pesky ANTS (automatic negative thoughts) that crop up along the way.Here’s what to listen out for:[01:42] Designing a career that works around your life. [05:30] The impact of career interruptions on women.[08:27] Dealing with perceived failure.[12:04] Dealing with the logistics of having a child at home. [15:36] Challenging your perception of a situation. [20:56] Annie’s core lesson from her experiences. [23:36] Seeing challenges as opportunities and taking positive action.[26:28] Cheer up your day with Annie’s poem.Ready to learn more? Press play now. ▶️▶️▶️  Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide.For details of links and resources mentioned in this episode, please visit TechPixies.comWant to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening! 

“In the end, we only regret the chances we didn’t take, the relationships we were afraid to have, and the decisions we waited too long to make.”– Lewis CarrollYou’d think escaping violence in your home country and arriving in the UK with £300 not knowing anyone a soul would be a pretty high-stakes moment for anyone. But for Sue Harper, it was being in a job and feeling like she should be doing something else that were the highest stakes of all. It takes courage to leave a well-paid job you know isn’t right for you and pivot to something you’re passionate about… especially in your 50s and particularly if you want to go it alone. But taking that leap of faith has been well worth it according to Sue.Here’s why you need to tune in 🎧Hear how Sue has gone from being a school teacher and working for a computer software company to running her own successful picture-framing business and teaching others her passion. Discover practical advice on building a business, embracing change, and overcoming the fear of starting over – even later in life. And learn how Sue’s belief in abundance has shaped her choices. Here’s what to listen out for:[04:58] When you need to take a leap of faith.[06:24] Finding work in your 50s.[07:36] Doing work you’re meant to do.[10:20] Take the opportunities that come your way.[11:52] Living with an abundance mindset.[17:45] Focusing on a mailing list. Whether you're contemplating a career change, starting a new business, or simply wondering, ‘What’s next?’ this episode will motivate you to embrace your squiggly career path.Ready to learn more? Press play now. ▶️▶️▶️  Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide.For links and resouces mentioned in this episode, please visit TechPixies.comWant to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening! 

Would you make decisions based on whether you can say yes to joy, peace, connection and ease? And how different might your life be if you did? 🤔Prioritising joy, peace, connection and ease is how Bea Marshall moves through her life now. So whether it’s coffee with a pal or giving a keynote speech, each situation or activity is assessed on whether it ticks all four boxes.Why? Because Bea spent so much of her life feeling like she was failing and didn’t fit into the conventional norms society expects. And it wasn’t until she discovered that both she and her kids were neurodivergent that she realised that she moved through the world differently…and that was ok. Here’s why you need to tune in 🎧Come and discover why Bea feels like her life now has simplicity because of the approach she’s adopted. Learn why she feels she hasn’t had a career until recently and what she says she’s been doing instead. And hear what it means to discover you’re neurodivergent in midlife and where it can take you when you open your mind to the possibilities ahead. Here’s what to listen out for:[00:43] The non-career career.[05:21] Navigating the end of a marriage and a business.[07:47] Feeling like a failure. [09:48] The positive impact of discovering you’re neurodivergent. [13:38] Being exactly who you’re meant to be. [14:25] Saying yes to joy, peace, connection and ease. Ready to learn more? Press play now. ▶️▶️▶️  Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide.For links and resources mentioned in this episode, visit TechPixies.comWant to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening! 

A ‘lifequake’. That’s how Helen Kewell describes the moment she collapsed at work after experiencing burnout. Having been someone who would push through tough situations, someone whose identity was built on doing and achieving, Helen says she felt she was being stripped of her sense of self as her body said no and forced her to just ‘be’.But after feeling like she was disappearing and being forced to hit the pause button, Helen’s new career in psychotherapy has opened up a new opportunity to explore some of the big topics that crop up when we hit midlife… and to smash the perception that midlife is a hurdle to overcome. Here’s why you need to tune in 🎧Hear how Helen tackled burnout, chronic fatigue syndrome and confronting her own mortality, why we need to be conscious of the impact of midlife on our partners and learn why Helen is taking steps now to plan for her next career interruption. Here’s what to listen out for:[01:28] The fallout from burnout.[02:51] When your sense of self is deconstructed overnight.[04:15] What contemplating mortality meant for Helen. [07:21] Life transitions in an underserved audience.[11:14] Men’s perspective on midlife.[15:10] The motto that Helen lives by.[16:49] Why Helen is planning another career interruption. Ready to feel inspired? Press play now. ▶️▶️▶️  If you’ve ever seen midlife as a challenge or a hurdle that needs to be overcome, this is the conversation for you. Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide.For links and resources mentioned in this episode, visit TechPixies.comWant to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening! 

Imagine growing up on a council estate in Manchester, attending a school ranked one of the worst in the UK, with parents who fled their home country to build a new life. From this unlikely starting point, Claire Hoang was encouraged by a teacher to pursue her dream of working in TV, and against the odds, Claire worked her way up to a role as a social media specialist at ITV Studios via the BBC, Dentsu Aegis and Thomas Cook Airlines.She’s here to share the rollercoaster ride that saw her face redundancies, contracts ending unexpectedly and taking time out for maternity leave. It’s a story of how challenges can become opportunities and how a £40 face cream saved the day.Tune in to hear:[00:21] Dive into the twists and turns of Claire’s rollercoaster career journey.[01:14] Discover how Claire pursued her dream career against the odd[02:15]  Claire’s top strategies to stay prepared for unexpected redundancy.[04:52] Why hitting the restart button could be the best career move.[06:59] Hear the powerful takeaway that Claire carries with her.[08:20] The motto that keeps Claire driven and inspired every day.Hit play now and prepare to be inspired! ▶️▶️▶️Love our podcast?Leave a review and grab our Quick Start Podcast Guide. 🎤✨ https://techpixies.com/podcastWant to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening! 

Ever feel like balancing your career, family, and dreams of starting your own business is impossible?  And after struggling to juggle a corporate job with small kids, Erika Robinson made a bold move – she waved her job goodbye to corporate life and launched her own business. But just months after opening Picnic, her children’s play centre, the pandemic hit. 😳Fast forward, and not only is Erika running a successful and growing business, but she's also back in the corporate world, thriving as the UK general manager of Constant Contact. 🏆 How does she manage it all? And what lessons has she learned along the way? Here’s why you need to tune in 🎧Be inspired by a woman who is winning at managing it all – a successful side hustle, fulfilling corporate job, marriage and motherhood – and hear Erika’s advice if you’re looking to do the same. Plus, discover the fab free tool Constant Contact has developed that every business owner looking to generate leads needs.  Here’s what to listen out for:[02:41] The rollercoaster of starting a business during the pandemic.[06:07] How launching a business can actually help boost your corporate career.[08:49] How Constant Contact can take your business to the next level.[12:52] How Erika generated leads in her own business using Constant Contact.[16:54] What lessons has Erika learned while balancing it all?Ready to feel inspired? Press play now. ▶️▶️▶️  Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide.For links and resources mentioned in this episode, please visit TechPixies.comWant to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening! 

"Wear the shoes, buy the tickets, do the stuff, make the memories."This isn't just a catchy mantra for Michelle Betts – it’s the philosophy that has carried her through life’s biggest decisions, including two major career breaks. Following a decade at the same company, Michelle dared to take the leap and start her own social media consultancy. And after being named ‘The Most Influential Woman on Social Media in the UK’, she’s proof that bold moves can lead to incredible success.🎧 Why you should tune inIf you’re dreaming of becoming your own boss but can’t seem to find the courage to hit "send" on that resignation letter, Michelle’s story is exactly the inspiration you need. She opens up about the fears she’s faced, how she overcame them, and the unexpected moments – such as a celebrity encounter – that have fueled her journey.What to listen out for:Here’s what to listen out for:[03:01] What’s the greatest fear around taking a career break? [05:30] Michelle’s social media successes and Zoopla’s Property Power 100 List.  [08:10] How Michelle started her social media consultancy. [11:04] What fears and doubts arise when starting a business and how do you overcome them?[14:26] Hear about a celebrity meet-up and how it inspired Michelle’s novel. [16:09] Why Michelle called her business By Jove Media. [17:31] The motto Michelle lives by. Could social media open the door to a flexible career you’ve been looking for? If you want to strike out on your own, Michelle’s story is for you. Press play now. ▶️▶️▶️  Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide.For links and resources mentioned in this episode, please visit TechPixies.comWant to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening! 

It’s Q4 of 2024, and we’re in the golden quarter! 💛It’s when peeps like to flash their cash thanks to events such as Diwali, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Christmas, making it a prime time for both product- and service-based businesses alike. But because it’s so easy to get stuck in the daily grind working in your business – particularly during peak periods –  this episode is perfectly timed to remind you to work on your business too, especially if you want to look beyond Q4 and make 2025 the year you slay your business goals. If you haven’t got a clue where to start or the thought of planning for next month, let alone next year, sends you running for the hills, we’ve got your back. 💪🏽Business strategist Charelle Griffith is here to help you plan like a pro.Here’s why you need to tune in 🎧Discover the vital step you’ve got to take if you want your plans to be effective, what KPIs you need to track so you can see what is and isn’t working (and what KPIs are if you’re scratching your head), plus the strategies you can implement to set you up for success in 2025. Here’s what to listen out for:[00:59] Why you need an annual plan for your business.[06:06] What planning software should you use? [08:21] Are you making offers at the best time for your customers or clients?[12:33] Are you working out the actual number of days you have available to work? [16:54] Why you need to capture wins along the way. [20:37] What KPIs should you be recording?[30:55] Don’t wait until 1 January 2025 to get started. 🚀 Ready to get set for 2025? Check out Charelle’s blueprint for business success now. Enjoy! ▶️▶️▶️Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide.For details of links and resources mentioned in this episode, please visit TechPixies.comWant to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening! 

Have you ever faced redundancy? It’s one of those moments that can feel like the rug is being pulled out from under you, but it can also open up a whole world of new possibilities! For Anna Ison, leaving a job she loved after 20 years became a gateway to a whole new, exciting chapter – working as a social media manager from the comfort of home. 💻✨But what’s life really like as a social media manager? How does Anna juggle clients, craft engaging content, and help businesses thrive?🎧 Why you need to listen If you’ve ever considered taking the plunge into life as a social media manager, now’s your chance to get the lowdown! Anna shares her journey, plus insider tips on what it takes to succeed in this flexible, fast-paced career. From mastering video content to AI secrets, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. 🔥0:00 How Anna’s social media journey began.3:07 The most common social media challenges businesses face (and how Anna solves them like a pro!).4:31 What content is working for businesses right now? 6:37 Nervous about going on camera? Hear top tricks to help you shine on video. 8:39 A sneak peek into Anna’s Instagram Business Masterclass.13:23 Is social media management the career for you? Anna spills the beans.15:12 Anna and Joy’s thoughts on AI & ChatGPT and how you can leverage them for content magic. 🤖✨🚀 Ready to revamp your career? Tune in to get the tools, tips, and motivation to make the leap into social media management. Enjoy! ▶️▶️▶️Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide.For details of links and resources mentioned in this episode, please visit TechPixies.comWant to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening! 

There was a time when requesting to work from home (WFH) was like asking for the moon. But once the pandemic hit and working from home became a necessity, we said hello to a diary full of Zoom meetings and saw nooks and crannies of our home become our workspace (thank you garden shed). Of course, working from home has become the norm for women as they juggle work around illness, childcare or looking after an elderly parent, but one woman is intent on making the homeworking experience a whole lot better. ✨Louise Goss created The Homeworker, a digital platform and printed magazine, after her career was interrupted, first by emigrating to Australia and then again by returning to the UK and having children. And because she couldn’t find a job that worked around her kids, she created her own. 👩‍💻So, how has she made this a success? Here’s why you need to tune in 🎧In this episode, we tap into Louise’s expertise as a former broadcast journalist to gain top tips on camera confidence (because no one needs to be looking up your nose in a Zoom meeting!!!), and we also hear how Louise has monetised her magazine to create a revenue stream and a community of loyal fans. Here’s what to listen out for:[02:21] How emigrating to Australia sparked a business idea.[06:53] Working from home is not shirking from home.[11:30] Realising an idea. [16;40] Top tips for being confident on camera.[26;52] How to monetise a magazine. Don’t take another Zoom meeting without popping in your AirPods for this. Enjoy! ▶️▶️▶️Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide.For links and resources mentioned in this episode, please visit TechPixies.comWant to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening! 

“I looked around and found that in the increasing busyness of life, people were, while being in almost constant communication, losing connection with others.”– Amita DinmoreDo you have a powerful vision brewing? A dream that’s been percolating away for ages?  When Amita Dinmore was inspired to trade in her teaching career for a bigger purpose – opening a community café in Hazelwood, Derbyshire – her vision wasn’t just her own. It was exactly what the local Parish Council had been dreaming of, too.With no prior business experience, Amita turned her passion into reality. Today, her café isn’t just a place to grab a coffee—it’s a safe haven for the lonely, a supporter of local artisans, and a hub where people of all ages come together to volunteer and find purpose.Here’s why you need to tune inAmita shares tips, advice, and lessons from her journey. Whether you're dreaming of starting a café, launching a community space, or simply chasing your own dream, you won’t want to miss this one. Here’s what to listen out for:[04:42] Do you truly value yourself?[05:32] What helped Amita set up the café?[08:25] Hard-earned lessons from building a community hub.[11:14] Why writing down your vision changes everything.[13:54] What to do (and avoid) if you want to create a successful café or community space.[14:44] What’s next for The Well-Kitchen? Got a dream you’d love to achieve? Are you ready to do what you can with what you have and trust that it’s all going to work out? ▶️▶️▶️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.comWant to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening! 

Whether you're a knitting ninja or a paintbrush prodigy, YouTube is THE place to share your creativity! But how do you turn your creative skills into a thriving channel? 🧶✨Meet Anya Johnson, a crochet queen building a YouTube channel to supplement her income while she makes time to look after her grandchild. From her colourful ‘Granie’ Squares to her cosy, rainbow-bright Confidence Cardigan, Anya’s channel is a go-to for vibrant inspiration and crafty know-how. But she’s not just sharing her art – she’s building a business and creating a community. 🚀And having proved that she can master YouTube, Anya has taken on tech challenge after tech challenge by launching her own crochet course and self-publishing a book on Amazon (whoop!). Here’s what to listen out for:[02:28] The power of YouTube for creative crafters and makers.  [06:06] Do this to get comfortable on camera.[07:41] Self-publishing on Amazon. [08:30] Creating a fun Confidence Cardigan. [09:44] The Sunflower Effect.[20;39] How to make Shorts work for YOU.So, if you’re still procrastinating about starting a YouTube channel and want to follow in Anya’s creative footsteps, press play now. ▶️▶️▶️Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide.For links and resources mentioned in this episode, please visit TechPixies.comWant to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening! 

What do you do if you’ve been out of work for a while, especially if your confidence is in freefall because you feel too old for the job market? Sarah Glassey says she felt like she wasn’t just in a pickle after being out of work for nine months, but “stuck in a whole vat of pickles in a factory”. And with the stress and some major ANTs (automatic negative thoughts) making their presence felt – “I’m too old,” and “I don’t have the right skills” – life was not going Sarah’s way. 😬So, how did she turn things around? Here’s why you need to tune inSarah didn’t just lean into adding social media skills to her CV to land herself a new job. She discovered a whole heap of tools – including one from a 1980s advert for a chocolate bar and another from the film Cocktail – that have given her back her sense of self-worth and helped her get promoted. Here’s what to listen out for:[02:50] The stress of not knowing what to do next.[06:50] Looking at things differently. [10:31] What to do when you don’t have all the skills for a job. [18:34] How do you go after a promotion? [21:54] Do a skills inventory. [24:30] How are you talking to yourself? [27:10] The power of 5,4,3,2,1.[28:54] Coughlin’s law. [35:15] Are you too old or not too old yet? So, if you’re stuck in a rut and don’t know what to do next or want to get back to work in a role you love, this episode is for you. ▶️▶️▶️Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide.For details of links and resources mentioned in this episode, please visit TechPixies.comWant to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening! 

What have you done recently outside your role as a partner, parent or professional? A guilt-free activity that is purely about having fun and leaves you saying, “I can’t believe I just did that”?If you’re like most women, chances are you are prioritising everyone but yourself. But author Eve Rodsky believes that carving out time to explore the gifts, talents and interests that make you you is a necessity if you want to live a happier, more fulfilled life.But how do you do that, how do you communicate that to those around you, and how do you get over the guilt and shame?  Here’s why you need to tune inIn this interview from the archives, Eve unpacks what a Unicorn Space is and describes her own failed attempt to find one using a Post-It note during the pandemic. She explores the communication styles of our CEO Joy and her husband Tim to demonstrate how you can have high cognition, low emotion conversations that let you implement boundaries and systems to ensure you have time for what Eve calls ‘daily flourishing’.Here’s what to listen out for:[01:00] What is Unicorn Space about? [04:04] What is a Unicorn Space?[08:33] The ‘Unavailable’ Post-It note.[10:33] There is a formula for thriving. [14:14] What is your communication style? [21:26] What is your partner’s communication style? [27:35] How do you communicate with yourself? [35:09] Is Unicorn Space only for the privileged? So, what will you do outside your role as a partner, parent or professional? Email us at [email protected] and let us know. ▶️▶️▶️For details of links and resources mentioned in this episode, visit TechPixies.comLove our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide.Want to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening! 

⭐ Trigger warning: this episode touches on domestic abuse. If you are affected by any of the issues raised, head to TechPixies.com for details of organisations that can offer support. How do you build a business when you can’t put your face or name online? That was the reality for Mimi Glenn, who, having escaped domestic abuse, was found every time she was resettled and tried to go for a new job or re-establish her business. Mimi realised she needed a business that wouldn't be disrupted if she needed to move. And thanks to the skills she gained through her training at TechPixies, she now runs a thriving digital marketing consultancy business.  But when you can’t put your face or even your real name out into the world for fear of being found again, how do you engage with clients and build a reputable brand?Here’s why you need to tune inMimi joins Joy for a brave discussion about the steps she took to protect her safety while running her business, how the TechPixies community has provided her with a safe, supportive space to reaffirm her skills, and how she’s structured her business. Plus, hear about the incredible charity Mimi is creating for those who have experienced domestic and sexual abuse and need help to set up their businesses safely online. Here’s what to listen out for:[02:44] How do you build a business without being visible online?[06:41] How do you post on social media when you don’t want to be visible? [10:21] How have you structured your business? [14:09] If you’re working for free, do this. [22:49} Always have a contract in place.[26:30] The impact of TechPixies. [31:01] Support Mimi’s charity for women looking for support after domestic abuse. There’s so much to take away from this episode, so press play now and be inspired. ▶️▶️▶️Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide.Want to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening! 

Redundancy, death of a parent, separation and divorce. 🫨If you were faced with all three in the space of a year, would you dive back under the duvet and retreat from the world, or would you hit the reset button? For Kathryn Conway, life’s lemons offered a chance to reassess the path she was walking through life, and it led her to the door of TechPixies. Drawn to the caring sense of community and the effervescence of founder Joy Foster, this is the story of how a journey that started with upskilling in social media led to Kathryn becoming TechPixies’ copywriter and funnel builder, getting to see the inside of a business she is passionate about.   Here’s why you need to tune inFrom Kathryn’s favourite TechPixies ‘Joyisms’ to how the life-changing DreamBuilder® Program helped her process her divorce, this episode is a testament to the strength found in the shared experiences of a supportive community and the power of ‘this or something greater still’. Here’s what to listen out for:[02:08] TechPixies finds you when you need it most.[05:47] Keep your eyes on your own boat.[13:03] How Kathryn got her job at TechPixies. [19:12] Being allowed to thrive. [27:39] Learning to forgive through the DreamBuilder® Program.[31:10] This or something greater still.[35:41] Trusting your gut instinct.If you’re feeling stuck about the direction you should take next in life or need a reminder of what’s possible when you simply say yes to investing in yourself, this is the episode for you. Press play now ▶️▶️▶️Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide.For links to resources mentioned in this episode, please visit TechPixies.comWant to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening! 

“We don’t wait until all our teeth have fallen out to go to the dentist. So why do we wait until we’re in crisis to deal with our mental health?” 🤷This is just one of the brilliant nuggets dropped by Kathryn Cettina, who jumped onto the Sparkle and Thrive Podcast to chat about MYNDUP, a platform that aims to ensure mental health care and wellbeing in the workplace is proactive, not just reactive. Because for too long employees have waited until they’re in crisis to seek help, and once they reach out, they often discover they’re not at the right level of crisis to warrant treatment. 🤯Here’s why you need to tune inLearn how MYNDUP is plugging a gap in the market for timely care across a range of specialisms delivered by qualified professionals. Hear about the criteria you need to meet to become a MYNDUP coach or therapist and start spreading the word to your HR department or pals in workplaces around the globe.  Here’s what to listen out for:[00:55] What is MYNDUP?[02:01] The health crisis that sparked the need for MYNDUP. [04:52] Removing barriers to mental health care.[09:10] Is it possible to become a MYNDUP coach? [13:52] What can you get help with on the app?To learn more, press play now ▶️▶️▶️Let’s spread the word and make mental health care accessible for everyone!Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide.Want to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening! 

You need to pull on a pair of brave pants if you’re serious about making some major shifts in your life. But once you’ve got some tools in your locker, those shifts needn’t be as scary as you first imagine. Just ask Clare Learoyd. 💪Forced to pivot from a plan for face-to-face to online Pilates classes as the Pandemic took hold, Clare Learoyd has gone from feeling afraid of social media to a complete shift in mindset about what she’s capable of. 🧘Clare says making micro changes and their ripple effect has enabled her to go after her dream job with the RNLI and create an online business that means she won’t be having to ‘hook her knickers her foot to get them on when she’s 90’. 😂Here’s why you need to tune inHear how TechPixies has helped Clare change her life and how the mindset tips and tricks she’s picked up benefit not just Clare but her daughter, too. Plus, discover what happens when you get out of autopilot and start creating a vision and practising daily gratitude.Here’s what to listen out for:[00:45] The words you use matter.[03:22] The power of pilates for pelvic floor.[05:18] The history of pilates. [10:31] Feeling afraid of social media. [12:27] Getting to where you want to be. [15:54] Landing the dream job. [18:06] The Brave Thinking Activation Tool. [21:57] Don’t worry about the how.[23:28] Write a gratitude journal.And if you’re keen to improve your health and wellbeing, Clare’s online Pilates classes could be just what you’re looking for. Press play now and sign up to her classes here. ▶️▶️▶️Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide.For details of resources and links mentioned in this episode, please visit TechPixies.comWant to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening! 

We all want to spend time doing the things we love most. But commitments – job, family, home – often keep us rooted in the same daily grind.For Helen Baker, who’s chosen to go after her ultimate dream of having the time freedom to sail around the world with her partner aboard a yacht, this podcast episode reveals the steps Helen’s taken to make this dream a reality faster than she thought possible. ⛵From mindset shifts and creating a marketing consultancy business that allows her to work with clients anywhere she can find an internet connection to fixing up a boat that will become her floating home from home, Helen is well on the way to achieving the vision she crafted for her life. 🌈Here’s why you need to tune inCome and hear the work that Helen is doing to ensure she and her partner are sipping Champagne in the sun on their yacht asap, and why creating scaffolding images and surrounding herself with Partners in Believing are key. And discover how Helen is using the techniques she’s learnt in our DreamBuilder® Program to help her clients realise their dreams. Here’s what to listen out for:[00:54] Making a mindset shift.[03:26] Creating more time freedom. [08:04] When stepping back is a good thing. [10:59] Collapsing time. [14:10] How to weather the storms of life. [19:36] Do you have Partners in Believing? [21:23] Working in an area you’re passionate about. [28:16] Don’t let people say you can’t do it. Helen is proof that that doing the work works. So, what dreams would you love to make a reality? Press play and find out what’s possible. ▶️▶️▶️Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide.For details of links and resources mentioned in this episode, please visit TechPixies.comWant to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening! 

A car park full of sticky notes? Say what? 🤔You’ll have to tune in to find out exactly what our guest Helz Jones means by this, but let’s just say that it’s a genius trick for capturing dreams and goals. Because if you’re anything like Helz, once you get cracking on a vision for your life, you’ll find that ideas designed to help make your dream a reality will pop up by the truckload. Three years after creating her vision, Helz has become a bravery and empowerment coach with a love of open-water swimming. And after moving to Australia and getting married in Hawaii, Helz is literally living her dream. 🌈Here’s why you need to tune inIf you like a podcast episode packed with motivational tips and tricks, press play now because Joy and Helz are dropping one inspirational nugget after another. From concepts like body doubling and taking daily action steps to the big 3 and why your calendar is one of the most transformational tools in your locker, you’ll love the energy and enthusiasm Joy and Helz create. Here’s what to listen out for:[02:39] Focus on a vision for your life. [03:22] What is the time machine? [06:54] Do you feel loved, safe and valued? [11:46] Realising you’re a co-creator in your life.[14:28] Why your calendar is a transformational tool.[21:13] The power of the Big 3.[23:02] Why you need to create a car park. So, for nothing but good vibes, you know what to do! ▶️▶️▶️Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide.For links and resources mentioned in this episode, please visit TechPixies.comWant to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening! 

‘What do I do next?’ 🤷🏽‍♀️If you’ve ever been made redundant or taken a career break, you’ll know how never-wracking it can feel to yourself back out there. Because if you’re anything like Gillian Brayshaw, you’ll have sat on your sofa, your confidence shot to pieces, with all the ANTs (automatic negative thoughts) running riot in your mind. 🐜But we have just the thing to help you regain the confidence to get back out there.Our Social Media Superhero Bootcamp has helped Gillian get visible online, thrive in a community of like-minded women and, in a big old whoop, whoop moment, find flexible work she loves. 🙌🏽Here’s why you need to tune inCome and hear what it’s really like to be part of one of our Bootcamps and how the snowball effect of taking one step after another helped Gillian land a job she loves. Learn how crafting a vision of your future and the power of yet can help you and why showing up and doing something for yourself could be all you need to start the next exciting chapter of your life. Here’s what to listen out for:[02:22] The Brave Thinking Activation Tool.[04:32] What do you learn on the Social Media Superhero Bootcamp? [10:27] Getting involved in the Bootcamp community. [13:06] ‘I wanted to do something for me’.[14:26] Don’t ask for permission; ask for this instead. [18:22] Making yourself visible on social media opens doors.Whether you want to return to work, change careers or start a business, join our free Bootcamp and discover the 6 social media superhero powers that’ll help you get visible online and make the connections you need to open doors. Press play now! ▶️▶️▶️Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide.For details of links and resources mentioned in this episode, visit TechPixies.comWant to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening! 

What if the world was full of kinder workplaces? 🤗Companies that didn’t just pop #BeKind posts on social media but actually followed a framework that created work cultures based on community, connection and inclusivity?Becs Crosby is on a mission to help companies do just that and is carving out a successful business for herself in the process. And she’s doing it all from a ‘shoffice’ (a shed/office) at the bottom of her parent’s garden. Here’s why you need to tune inCome and discover how Becs has nailed her brand, created a website, designed a lead magnet, grown her mailing list, and won new clients, all within 12 months. Find out why she thinks our Business Beyond Social Programme is as easy as A, B, C, and how Joy’s 5-minute Power Move helped Becs take action. And learn more about how Becs is helping to banish those Sunday night work blues.Here’s what to listen out for:[03:10] What could you achieve in just one year with the right support? [07:02] How do you grow your mailing list? [08:54] Make a 5-minute power move.[13:06] What does kindness in the workplace look like? [15:30] The KIND framework. [20:48] The concept of the compassionate self.Whether you’re hoping to create your own dream business just like Becs or want to call Becs up to help your company understand what kindness in the workplace really looks like, press play now! ▶️▶️▶️Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide.For details of links and resources mentioned in this episode, please visit TechPixies.comWant to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening! 

How do you go from having a paralysing fear of being on camera and hating the thought of being on social media to managing successful social media campaigns, hosting webinars and implementing marketing strategies for clients?All within 15 months. 😲Thanks to our trio of transformational training programmes and teaming up with other talented TechPixies, Carolyn Boddington has crushed her crisis of confidence and is now hitting milestone after milestone as a fractional CMO (chief marketing officer). What’s so incredibly powerful is that Carolyn says she doesn’t recognise the person she was when she started TechPixies. Not only that, but she feels like she’s becoming the person she’s always wanted to be. Want to know how she did it? 🙋🏼‍♀️Here’s why you need to tune in💡 Gain insights: Hear Carolyn’s key takeaways from her training.💡 Be inspired: Learn how she’s slaying her business goals and working with people she never imagined 15 months ago.💡 Get top tips: Walk away with essential marketing strategies for your own business.Here’s what to listen out for:[01:49] Becoming the person you’ve always wanted to be. [03:48] The milestones Carolyn’s achieved in just 15 months.[07:48] Working with other TechPixies and replacing in-house social media teams.[10:38] Key takeaways from TechPixies’ programmes. {16:55] What should you be doing to market your business?[21:44] Who are the coaches in Business Beyond Social? Whether you’ve been out of work for a while or have suffered a health crisis like Carolyn and are feeling nervous about the path ahead, come and see what’s possible when you put yourself first. Press play for more now and start your transformation today! ▶️▶️▶️Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide.For details of links and resources mentioned in this episode, please visit TechPixies.comWant to transform your life?  💪 Discover how to leverage social media with our 21 Day Social Media Confidence Challenge. 🚀 Take your social media to the next level by watching our Social Media Masterclass.🌈 Enjoy a super quick shift in your mindset with our 12 Day Design Your Dream Life Challenge.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line  at [email protected] Thanks for listening!