If you’re trying to build a business without a social media presence, it’ll probably feel like you’re trying to scale Mount Everest.

To launch any successful business today, you must be on social media. You need it to help you grow your mailing list and get your offer out into the world.

So when Joy Foster sees women quitting social media and never getting their businesses off the ground because of some avoidable mistakes, it leaves her heartbroken and determined to provide a solution.

It’s time to pop in your AirPods!

Here’s why you should tune in

Our chief TechPixie is gift-wrapping 8 years of social media knowledge in a chat covering the mistakes she sees women make, what you should be doing instead, and how you can tap into a proven, tried and tested system that will give you the confidence, knowledge and results on social media you want. 👍🏻👍🏽👍🏾👍🏿

Here’s what to listen out for:

[00:20] This breaks Joy’s heart.

[02:10] Mistake #1: The constant content hampster wheel.

[03:45] Mistake #2: Posting and ghosting.

[05:07] Mistake #3: Your sales are not on social media.

[06:40] Why sales is a numbers game.

[10:26] How Joy started TechPixies without paid advertising.

[11:12] How Joy grew TechPixies using paid advertising.

[14:30] What’s the social media infinity loop?

[23:12]  How the TechPixies self-study programme worked for Amanda and how the life coaching toolkit changed how she did her current day job.

[25:16] How the programme worked for Esme and how she fell in love with the community support.

[28:56] Everything you need to know about our new Social Media Foundations programme.

[31:54] If you've been waiting on a social media course that will impact the rest of your life, this is the moment you've been waiting for.

▶️▶️▶️ So press play and don’t miss the amazing offer Joy has for you, and then share this with someone who’d love to discover a fun, flexible way of using social media like a pro for a fraction of the cost of hiring someone to do it for you.  👍🏻👍🏽👍🏾👍🏿

Find out more about our Social Media Foundations Programme by clicking here.

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💪 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.

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If you’ve ever felt the fear of putting yourself on social media, you’ll totally relate to Kate Bird’s story.

Before TechPixies, Kate wasn’t really on social media and felt hamstrung by an industry where credibility is everything (and you can lose it in a heartbeat). 😨

Intent on creating a movement for change, Kate decided to feel the fear and do it anyway, creating a podcast on decolonising development and a skill-sharing and mutual mentoring programme that’s attracting some incredible feedback.

And it’s all because she said ‘yes’ to getting her message out on social media. 👍🏻👍🏽👍🏾👍🏿

Here’s why you should tune in

Get a motivational kick up the behind to feel the fear and do it anyway, and discover the 6 tips that have kept Kate on track in getting her message out into the world. Discover why Kate reminds Joy of Dame Stephanie Shirley and why 15 minutes a day might be all you need to achieve your dream. 🌈

Here’s what to listen out for:

[01:07] Why Kate decided to join TechPixies

[02:42] Learn why Kate was terrified of using social media to spread her message.

[12:09] 6 tips for getting your voice heard and getting ahead of the game.

[19:51] How TechPixies has helped in Kate’s personal life.

Press play now and share this with someone who might need a reminder to feel the fear and do it anyway. ▶️▶️▶️

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Want to transform your life?

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Sometimes, we just want things to be easy.

Whether it’s pressing option 1, then 3, then 5, then star, then hash, then spending hours on hold waiting to speak to a human or trying to pay for parking via an app that won’t recognise your number plate, tech that’s supposed to help make life easier can feel anything but. 🤯

It’s why TechPixies has been on an eight-year mission to make social media simple.

We’ve got the inside scoop on what works and what doesn’t.

We’ve seen the magic that happens when women nail their social media game.

So we thought it was time to share our 6 super simple strategies for social media success in a podcast full of tips and tricks so good you’ll want to pinch them and implement them right away. 🔥🚀

Here’s why you should tune in
Want to make your social media content strategy more effective or learn the secret to social sales? Or how about the relief of knowing you don’t need to post every day? What’s more, you don’t even have to make notes. We’ve dropped all 6 strategies into a handy guide that you can download and refer back to whenever you need to.

Here’s what to listen out for:

[00:54] Social media stacking and why we love it.

[04:11] Yippee! You don’t need to post every day.

[09:43] Why sales are in the (e)mails.

[15:31] How to create an infinite cycle of content.

[23:22] Follow these 6 Bs for social media success.

[24:43] The power of video content.

Press play now and share this with someone you think needs to know that social media can be – as Orlov the meerkat says – “simples”. ▶️▶️▶️

Grab your guide to our 6 Super Simple Strategies for Social Media Success HERE.

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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.

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If you’ve tried to return to full-time work after having a baby, you’ll know what a struggle the juggle is. Pulled in 50 million different directions, you’re left wondering how long it’ll be before AI can create a clone of yourself so you can be in two places at once. 🤖

Or you feel so much like the walking dead you become one of the 85% of women who leave their jobs after having children. 🤯

But why should you have to walk away from a job you love after having a baby? Especially if you’re not ready to pull on a pair of brave pants to start your own business.

For Jess Heagren, who quit a successful corporate career after having kids, that question is one she’s on a mission to solve.

Here’s why you should tune in
From shocking conversations with recruiters to stats that’ll grind your gears, Joy and Jess sit down to chat about how to improve the workplace for working parents. Plus, the work Jess is doing to ensure that women can enjoy Careers After Babies through her employer accreditation scheme will have you cheering from the rooftops.

Here’s what to listen out for:
[04:01] What happened when Jess returned from maternity leave?

[06:00] Jess helps mums looking for part-time flexible work.

[10:04] Joy’s struggle to find well-paid flexible work will resonate.

[16:20] Jess’s conversation with a female recruiter will shock you.

[19:05] What can companies do to keep parents in the workplace?

[23:39] More businesses need to follow in GlaxoSmithKline's footsteps.

[25:04] How can businesses get accredited as a supportive employer for working parents?

Press play now and share with anyone you think needs a helping hand to improve the workplace for working parents. ▶️▶️▶️

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

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.

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Two years ago, seeing a cancer story on TV left Dawn Taylor in tears.

But she is in a much stronger place now.

So much so that she’s ready to share her story and wants others to know it’s possible to sparkle and thrive after a breast cancer diagnosis. ✨

On 1 October 2023, Dawn launched her personal brand photography business and will see out the month by celebrating 5 years clear from breast cancer – whoop! We couldn’t be happier for her. 🙌🏽

Leaning into what she loves has been made possible by a whole heap of determination on Dawn’s part, a sprinkle of TechPixies magic (aka our training) and the support of her fellow TechPixies.

Today, Dawn’s making it possible for women who currently feel a bit awkward in front of the camera to tell their story through some awesome branded photos. She’s even dishing out advice on how best to use those photos on social media. Genius! 

Here’s why you should tune in
Be inspired by Dawn’s passion for her new photography business and discover how she can help you discover your confidence in front of the camera to show off your brand in the best possible light. Plus, continue to Think Pink! Check your breasts regularly and know your normal, because early detection helped save Dawn's life.

Here’s what to listen out for:

[02:44] After being given the all-clear from breast cancer, how do you decide on a direction to go in?

[04:46] How TechPixies helped Dawn lean into what she loves.

[07:14] Dawn changes her mindset to connect with others.

[15:48] What is a lead magnet?

[16:35] Can you describe your ideal client?

[19:30] How Dawn is helping women capture confidence in front of the camera.

Quick favour! 🙏🏾 Please share this episode with someone you love and remember that wherever you are in life right now and whatever you are going through, if you have a dream, it is possible to find a system of support to help you realise it. 🌈

Press play now. ▶️▶️▶️

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

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What do you do when you feel like you’ve lost yourself? 😟

Especially when ill health has kept you out of the workplace for more than a decade and your drive and ambition have been sapped.

Katie Robson is proof that even though prolonged illness can rob you of your sparkle, it can also light a fire of raging desire for life.

And once Katie was well enough, she wasted no time pursuing her dream of running her own business and upskilling the heck out of online learning to help get her mojo back.

The result? Well, my oh my oh my. 🔥

Here’s why you should tune in
Katie went from being scared of Facebook ads to running a business helping course creators and coaches run successful Meta ad campaigns; she went from being in debt to dreaming about being able to donate £1 million. And she went from feeling directionless and stuck to seeing a future filled with exciting opportunities.

Here’s what to listen out for:

[01:49] Why life was tough for Katie before TechPixies.

 [07:11] Katie's thoughts on Facebook Ads might sound familiar.

[12;22] What drove Katie to join the DreamBuilder® Program?

[16:44] What happened when Joy went on Amy Porterfield’s podcast?

[22:22] Hear the amazing transformation Katie has experienced.

[27:27] Discover why Katie has been nominated for a DreamBuilder®  Award.

[29:55] You’ll love hearing how Katie’s Vision Board is helping her win clients.

Katie’s been on a journey of what she calls post-traumatic growth and is thriving.

Press play now and be inspired. ▶️▶️▶️

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Want to transform your life?

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

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

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Imagine as a seven-year-old waving goodbye to everything you knew – your friends, your toys, your dog, your education – to set sail in a wooden-hulled schooner on the pretence of recreating a voyage undertaken by Captain James Cook.

Life at sea might initially sound exciting, exhilarating even. But a dream can quickly become a nightmare when it involves the jeopardy of sailing west to east across the Southern Atlantic and Indian Oceans.

Suzanne Heywood’s childhood wasn’t just extraordinary, it was extraordinarily traumatic. And leafing through the pages of her latest book, Wavewalker: Breaking Free, it’s as if you’re reliving it all with her.

Here’s why you should tune in
This is the story of one child’s fight for her education and her future, of being severely injured in a shipwreck in the Indian Ocean, of being abandoned in New Zealand, of getting accepted to Oxford University, and finally breaking free. With thoughts on parenting, resilience and what her childhood experiences have taught her, this is an episode for anyone needing a reminder to keep going. 💪🏾

Here’s what to listen out for:

[03:08] Discover what happens when Suzanne sets sail at the age of 7.

[09:24] Suzanne’s family voyage turns treacherous.

[18:24] Suzanne unpicks why she couldn’t tell someone about her situation.

[23:33] Hear how Suzanne makes a bid for freedom through her education.

[33:10] How Suzanne felt about being back in the UK and her thoughts on parenting.

[40:20] What have her experiences taught Suzanne.

👉🏼 Want to grab a signed copy of Suzanne’s incredible book? Head to our socials @techpixies and tell us your key takeaway from this episode.

Press play now. ▶️▶️▶️

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

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Four years ago, Mildred Talabi was recovering from a month-long stay in hospital having been diagnosed with a brain tumour. And like most major life events, it forced her to take stock… of everything.

Today, Mildred is living life LARGE. 🔥

She runs a hugely successful business teaching women how to create visible and profitable personal brands and businesses through the power of LinkedIn.

And she has an impressive set of work/life boundaries that revolve around working smarter, not harder. Because who doesn’t want a ‘me day’ built into their schedule? Or quality time with their partner in the bank?

Mildred wants other women to show up and take centre stage in their own lives, and this episode is packed with tips on how to do just that. 

Here’s why you should tune in
Jam-packed with advice for life, you’ll hear why you don’t need to decide between working for someone else and working for yourself, why influence and income are the keys to creating impact in this world, what your calendar says about what you value, and why an event is only bad if you say it’s bad.

Here’s what to listen out for:

[01:03] Mildred’s battle with a brain tumour.

[10:30] How Mildred rebuilt her career.

[16:52] Increase your influence to increase your income and impact.

[23:12] How can you stand in your power?

[25:35] Why looking at your calendar will tell you what you value.

[30:21] The importance of boundaries.

[32:22] Nothing is bad unless you say it’s bad.

[37:53] Live life large.

It’s time to stand in your power. 💪🏾

👉🏼 Want to build a profitable and visible business on LinkedIn? Apply here for a VIP Day with Mildred or sign up for her 8-week self-paced course.

Press play now. ▶️▶️▶️

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Want to transform your life?

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

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

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If saying the word bookkeeping is enough to have you diving back under the duvet, or letters like P&L and HMRC bring you out in a cold sweat, you need Emma Middleton in your life.

An an accountant and bookkeeper, she’s a number cruncher – she eats numbers for breakfast and finds finances fun (we know! 😂). But Emma knows that not everyone feels the same, so she’s on a mission to make it super easy for women to tackle this essential element of their business. 🙏🏽

Here’s why you should tune in
Discover a top tip for keeping track of your receipts and the two pieces of software Emma can’t live without. Hear why financial reporting is so much more than simply popping in some numbers and what the reports can tell you, and learn about the monthly financial checklist you’ll want to download asap. 

Here’s what to listen out for:

[01:15] Emma pivots from full-time employment.

[05:56] Top tips for managing your business finances.

[08:15] The 2 pieces of software Emma recommends.

[09:34] What regular reporting can tell you about your business.

[14:59] What TechPixies has done for Emma.

[20:24] Helping neurodiverse women with ADHD.

So, if you’d love to become friends with your finances, this is the podcast episode you need to plug into.

👉🏼 Download Emma’s super helpful monthly financial checklist HERE.

And if you’re neurodiverse or simply need support with your finances, Emma is offering 1:1 sessions offering help and support. Ping her a DM to learn more.

Press play now. ▶️▶️▶️

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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.

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So this is it... the final chapter in our Super Secret Podcast Series is here.

And if you missed any of the other episodes, this is one you'll want to hit play on.

Because I'm recapping the 6 social media superpowers you need for social media success AND covering the 3 mistakes I see people make when it comes to social media.

Here's a teaser of the first mistake (maybe you can relate)...

❗You think you can learn all you need to know about social media on YouTube.

And that's true! But who wants to sift through the 720,000 videos uploaded every day to hunt out the information you need? Especially when you know you're gonna lose SO many hours to funny cat memes. ☝🏽

You'll need to tune in to hear the other two snafus, but be quick! ⌛

Because this episode goes off air on Wednesday 27 September.

🎧 Pop in those AirPods and tune into the Sparkle and Thrive Podcast

Or

👀 Watch it on YouTube or Facebook

And if you want to learn more, you can join our Social Media Management Certification Programme right now.

If you're looking for something that makes social media super simple and easy-to-follow...

Something that comes with a year's access to our curriculum and 18 weeks of LIVE group coaching from a team of social media coaches dedicated to each network...

THIS is for you. 

Want to get in touch? We'd love to hear from you.

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Thanks for listening!