Next Level You

In this episode of Next Level You, host Toni Addinall is joined by social media strategist and mentor Abigail Mills, founder of Rose and Thistle Social.

Abigail shares her inspiring journey from being a music graduate to an accidental entrepreneur who built a thriving social media business from scratch.

We explore:

• How Abigail went from posting on Instagram for fun to running a successful business

• The tough lessons she learned after her business took a sudden downturn

• Why consistency and visibility are non-negotiable for sustainable growth

• The importance of investing in the right support at the right time

• The future of social media marketing and why personal branding and community matter more than ever

• Practical tips for showing up online in a way that builds trust and drives sales

  
  

  
  

Whether you’re a social media manager, service-based business owner, or early-stage entrepreneur, this conversation is packed with lessons on resilience, strategy, and taking aligned action.

More about Abigail:

Abigail is a social media manager, mentor, and director of Rose & Thistle Social Ltd, a results-driven social media marketing company turning service providers into industry leaders who stand out, sell more and become impossible to ignore on social media. With over five years of experience in the social media industry, Abigail is passionate about sharing her expertise with business owners and marketers. Her collaborative and authentic approach encourages businesses to view social media as a powerful means to attract customers, generate leads, and drive sales by putting people at the forefront of their brand. She creates strategic content that builds trust, boosts your personal brand, and turns followers into buyers, while helping you spend less time online and more time doing the work you love. Abigail's expertise and dedication have been recognised with nominations for multiple business awards, reflecting the impact and success of our work. She is also regularly invited to speaking engagements as a social media marketing expert at universities, podcast features and community events (including Glasgow Caledonian University; Adventures in Marketing 2025; Success On Your Terms Podcast by Natalie Potts; Mother's Meeting (Soho House, London); Alice Benham's UK Book Tour).

The Freelancer Blueprint is my 12 week live programme to help social media managers go from overwhelmed to in control, with clear services, confident pricing, seamless systems and a community that actually gets it. So if you’ve felt stuck somewhere between survival mode and scaling - this is your sign to take action!

https://services.roseandthistlesocial.com/tfb/

Where to find Abigail:

https://www.roseandthistlesocial.com

https://www.instagram.com/roseandthistlesocial

https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigailmills97/

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In this episode, Toni speaks with Law of Attraction and Manifestation Coach Lynsey Forbes, who shares her powerful journey from anxiety in a toxic corporate job to building a fulfilling, aligned life and business.

Lynsey explains how working with the law of attraction, manifestation techniques, and daily mindset practices helped her overcome physical and emotional health struggles, including IBS, anxiety, and disordered eating. She now teaches others how to shift their energy and beliefs to consciously create the life they want.

We explore:
🔹 What manifestation really is (and what it isn’t)
🔹 Dream Day Journaling as a tool to visualise your ideal lifestyle
🔹 The power of self-awareness and mindset in healing and transformation
🔹 Why you don’t need to know how your dream will come true, just how it feels
🔹 Simple daily practices to raise your vibration and attract opportunities

This episode is perfect for anyone interested in personal development, energy alignment, self-healing, or starting their manifestation journey from a place of burnout or feeling stuck.

"I discovered Law of Attraction and Manifestation at a real rockbottom in my life back in 2015 and I used them to completely change my life and I am now helping others do the same" Lynsey Forbes

Connect with Lynsey on Facebook: Quantum Manifesting with Lynsey

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In this episode of Next Level You, I'm joined by the brilliant Jenn Wilson, also known as Irregular Jenn, who brings a completely fresh lens to the idea of consent. Far beyond GDPR or sex education, Jenn explores consent as a daily practice, a way of making aligned choices in life, business, and relationships.

Jenn shares how they help purpose-driven entrepreneurs, creatives, and changemakers build businesses rooted in ethics, boundaries, and self-awareness. Together, we discuss how self-consent, guilt around charging, and internalised “shoulds” are silently running the show, and how to reclaim your agency.

What you’ll learn:

• The four levels of consent (including self, business, and social systems)

• Why resentment is a red flag for misaligned action

• How to run an ethical business without burnout or manipulation

• Jenn’s Consent Compass and how it helps you make sustainable decisions

• What it looks like to practice consent as a mindset, not a transaction

Whether you're a coach, creative, or simply someone trying to do life and business differently, this conversation will open your eyes to what's really driving your decisions and how to take your power back.

More about Jenn:

Jenn Wilson ( they/them) helps purpose-driven people harness their personal capacity to make a meaningful impact in the world. In life, relationships or business, Jenn invites you to reject “normal” and be more irregular. Jenn is a values-led strategist, facilitator, activist and artist - and the founder of the International Day of Consent. Their work is rooted inqueer and neurodivergent lived experience, knowledge and action, and a fierce belief in the power of personal rebellion for collective social change

Connect with Jenn:https://bemore.irregular.org.uk/everything

https://www.facebook.com/jennwilsonirregular

https://www.tiktok.com/@irregularjenn

https://www.instagram.com/irregularjenn

Jenn's 'Irregular Membership' opens between 13th - 20th July. You can find the details here:

https://bemore.irregular.org.uk/membership

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In this incredible episode of Next Level You, I sit down with H Arlo-Harris (they/them), an inspirational mindset coach, to explore identity, self-acceptance, and how to reconnect withjoy on your own terms.

We talk about:

• What it means to reclaim your identity afteryears of masking
• How high achievement can become a form ofself-detachment
• The cost of performing versus truly living
• Why feeling “too much” or “not enough” is oftentied to outdated beliefs
• Reclaiming the word “selfish” and how that canbe the first step back to self-connection

H shares their personal journey with powerfulhonesty; from pressure and perfectionism to clarity and choice.

We talk about what it means to be fully yourself, to choose joy over performance, and to let all parts of you belong.

H helps people unlock their power through the power of their identity, and to unapologetically own the fuck out of who they are.

Listen and enjoy and if you get the opportunity to listen to H speak live, take tissues because when they speak, they speak directly to your soul and it is powerful AF!

About H:

H is a transformational coach who helps people to recognise the power of owning their identity. H shares how stepping into your identity skyrockets your business and personal life.

Follow H on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/h.arloharris

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In this episode of Next Level You, I’m joined by Katie and Danny Bloomfield, husband and wife, business partners, and parents of six, for a really honest conversation about what it means to live a wealthy life.

We explore how wealth goes far beyond money. It’s about mindset, health, relationships, clarity, and creating a life that feels good to wake up to.

Katie and Danny share how they stay intentional in all areas of life, even when it’s full and messy, and the five pillars that guide how they live, lead, and support others.

About Katie & Danny:

Danny and Katie Bloomfield are a powerhouse entrepreneurial duo from Ipswich, Suffolk. As property experts, public speakers, radio hosts and founders of Bloomfields - a leading personal development and mentoring company - they are known for helping ambitious individuals create more wealth, deeper relationships and lives that truly thrive.

With a combined background in high-level performance coaching, NLP, trauma-informed mentoring and business strategy, Danny and Katie bring both heart and expertise to their work.

As Directors of an £8 million property portfolio, they understand what it takes to scale successfully, without sacrificing what matters most. Their journey includes navigating divorce, raising a blended family of six and building a life of purpose and partnership. They now guide others to do the same - to bloom in business and in life.

At Bloomfields, they’re best known for helping clients build real wealth and meaningful relationships while staying fully present for the life they’re building it for. Their message is simple but powerful: You can have the business and the world - without giving up your family, your health or your freedom.

Blending sharp strategy with deep human connection, the Bloomfields work with entrepreneurs who want it all - and refuse to compromise.

Connect with Katie & Danny:

• Instagram:
  @danny_and_katie_bloomfield
  @_katie_bloomfield_@danny_bloomfield_
  

• Facebook:
  DKB Homes LtdKatie BloomfieldDanny BloomfieldBloomLounge Group

🌐 https://bloomfields.life/

You can download Your Wealthy Life Playbook, here: https://bloomfields.life/your-wealthy-life-playbook

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In this episode of Next Level You, host Toni Addinall is joined by social media strategist Jona Hysa to talk about how small business owners can build a strong online presence without burning out or overcomplicating things.

Jona shares her journey from working in compliance to running her own marketing consultancy, helping entrepreneurs show up online, attract the right clients, and grow their brand through simple, consistent content strategy.

Together, they explore:

• How to overcome fear of visibility (especially if you’re not confident on camera or feel unsure about your voice or accent)

• What stops people from posting on social media and how to move through it

• Jona’s go-to framework: Strategy, Structure, and Consistency

• How to turn one idea into multiple pieces of content

• Why visibility matters for lead generation and business growth

More about Jona:

Jona is a social media strategist helping you get visible and attract clients with her 3-step digital marketing framework – Strategy, Structure and Consistency. She supports those who don’t have a time-poor issue, but feel overwhelmed, invisible or unsure how to grow with a structured marketing framework.

Connect with Jona:

www.linkedin.com/in/time4pa

www.instagram.com/jona.hysa_digital

Join Jona on June 26th: Mastermind | Time4PA

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In this inspiring episode of Next Level You, I’m joined by Kellie, a podcast manager and social media strategist who supports female entrepreneurs in showing up confidently online.

We talk about:

• How she transitioned from nanny to business owner

• Why podcasting is a powerful tool for marketing and visibility

• How to use social media content strategically to grow your business

• The biggest mistakes new podcasters make

• Real talk about confidence, imposter syndrome, and consistency

  
  

Whether you're a new entrepreneur, considering launching a podcast, or want to improve your content strategy, this episode is packed with actionable tips and uplifting advice.

More about Kellie, in her own words:

"I’m a podcast and social media manager, who’s all about turning your ideas into scroll stopping content with personality. I run on coffee, bubbly creativity and a whole lot of strategy, oh and a lot of laughter. Whether it’s podcasting, posting, or planning, I help business owners get visible in a way that actually feels like them."

Where you can find Kellie:

Instagram: "https://www.instagram.com/thesocialashton/"

Download Kellie's Podcasters Power Pack here:

https://thesocialashton.myflodesk.com/hcvogoa3yd

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In this latest episode of Next Level You, Toni is joined by (soon to be Dr!) Jo Ellard ,a career strategist, academic, and researcher with a passion for helping people move beyond the limitations of their background.

Jo shares her incredible journey of completing an eight-year doctoral degree while working full time and raising a family, and the mindset and systems that helped her stay the course.

They dive into the importance of career clarity, the unseen impact of our relationships and resources, and how reflexivity can be a game-changer when navigating career transitions or starting a business.

Expect practical advice for graduates and their parents, grounded research insights, and candid reflections on making bold moves in life and work.

About Jo:

Jo Ellard is a lecturer, researcher, and career strategist who helps people take purposeful steps toward meaningful personal and professional growth.

Her academic work explores how limited resources andlife context can constrain our ability to progress—while her research highlights the transformative power of connecting emotionally to our possible selves in unlocking clarity and direction.

Now building her own consultancy, Jo supports university students and graduates in navigating transitions with confidence.

Her work blends academic insight, lived experience, and practical strategy to empower individuals to align who they are with what they do—so they can move forward with intention, not just ambition.

Where to connect with Jo:

TikTok : joellardcareers

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jo-ellard-careers

Instagram: @joellardcareers

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Goal setting isn't a nice to have or a stuffy corporate practice, it is a critical part of success, growth and making more money in your business.

If you are not setting goals, you are leaving money on the table and in this episode I explore why that's true and some of the reasons you may be getting in your own way when it comes to goal setting.

I talk about

👉 Fear of success

👉 Fear of failure

👉 Lack of clarity on what you want

👉 Uncertainty around how to set and track goals

And give you some tips on what you can do to move forward, set actionable goals and create the plan you need to achieve them.

If you need help getting clarity on what you want and setting the goals you need to achieve it, then get in touch via DM, I have something that will help!

Enjoy the episode!

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Life happens and sometimes, no matter how structured your habits are or how well you’ve planned your week, everything gets thrown off track.

In this episode of Next Level You, I’m sharing simple, practical steps to help you reset and take meaningful action when your plan goes out the window.

I talk you through the steps you can take to take back control of your time and your endless to do list.

• The power of a brain dump

• How to use the Urgent/Important Matrix to prioritise with clarity

• Why a “mini to-do list” can shift your momentum

• How to align your tasks with the right energy and timing

• The importance of daily reflection and flexibility in planning

  
  

If your week or month has been disrupted and you’re not sure how to get back into action, this episode will give you the structure and the motivation to get going again.

Contact me via my socials, if you would like a copy of the simple planning template I use each week to identify my 3 key priorities and plan my week around them.

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