This Mum Loves Tech Episode 26: The Power of Breathwork: Calming Your Mind and Tackling Tech Overwhelm with Kim Brockway

Having a Tech meltdown? Then take a breath.  

In this week's episode of This Mum Loves Tech, I’m joined by breathwork coach Kim Brockway from Wessex Wise Woman.

We talk about how to stay calm before you lose your head over tech that just won’t work, because sometimes it’s completely out of our control anyway. 

In this episode, Kim and I chat about:

🗣️ How breathing techniques can help with tech stress

🗣️ Why slowing down your breath can stop cortisol in its tracks

🗣️ Kim’s journey from book editor to breathwork coach

🗣️ How breathwork helps with menopause, migraines and mum-life chaos

🗣️ Practical ways to stay calm in the middle of a tech tantrum 

Whether you’re about to open your laptop or laptop to tackle a tricky bit of tech, this episode will help you feel a little more grounded before you get started.

Download Kim's free Guide that she mentioned in the episode "Awaken Your Inner Magic" and you'll be sent her 5 breathwork techniques - https://breath.wessexwisewoman.co.uk/awaken-your-inner-magic

Ways to connect with Kim:

Visit Kim's website - https://www.wessexwisewoman.co.uk

Join Kim's Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/breathwork.womens.circle

Connect on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wessexwisewoman/

Connect on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-brockway/

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This Mum Loves Tech Episode 25: What Is a Tech Stack? Tidy Up Your Online Tools To Stop Wasting Time and Money

Ever feel like you're juggling a million tech tools… and not sure what all of them even do?

In this week’s episode, I’m breaking down what a “tech stack” actually is and how, if you’re running an online business, you already have one, even if you don’t realise it.

Whether you're managing client bookings, email marketing, content creation or your website, this episode will help you connect the dots and understand what tools you need working behind the scenes.

I'll also explain:

✅ What a tech stack really means (without the jargon)

✅ Why you might be paying for tools you don’t need

✅ How to streamline and simplify the tech you’re already using

✅ Why your tech stack should feel more like your favourite recipe than something you just threw together

Plus, if you'd like to know more about streamlining the tools you’re using, so you can save time, reduce stress, and stop wasting money, then I have just the thing.

I’ve created a free Time-Saving Tech Checklist.

Inside, you’ll find:

• The essential tools every online business needs.
• How to avoid wasting money on tools you don’t really need.
• My favourite low-cost (or free!) platforms that save time and stress.

👉 Grab your copy here: https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/checklist/

Think of it as your shortcut to building a lean, connected tech stack that supports your business, without the overwhelm.

Discover More With This Mum Loves Tech:

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This Mum Loves Tech Episode 23: Behind the Tech - Birthday Q&A Special To Get Your Tech Questions Answered

It’s my birthday week! 🎉 And to celebrate, I asked the lovely ladies from the This Mum Loves Tech community to send in their top tech questions for this special Ask Me Anything episode, and wow, did they deliver!

Here are the amazing ladies featured in this episode and their brilliant questions:

Dawn - Simply Mind Games

How did you get started in the business you are doing now?

https://www.instagram.com/simplymindgames/

Karen - Intention and Glow

What is one thing you wish everyone knew when starting their business?

https://www.instagram.com/intentionandglow/

Karishma - Art Dubba

What are the tech must-haves for starting a business?

https://www.instagram.com/art_dubba/

Amy - Mindwise

If you were to pick 3 things to tackle first on the tech front what would they be?

http://www.amymoss.co.uk

Rosaleen - Rosaleen Hird Wellbeing 

The easiest techy thing to do that's made the most impact in your business?

www.rosaleenhirdwellbeing.uk 

Charley - Virtual Assistant Whiz

What’s one tech tool or app you couldn’t live without in your business, and why?

https://www.linkedin.com/company/virtual-assistant-whiz/

Kim - Wessex Wise Woman

What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned about handling tech hiccups or unexpected chaos and how do you keep calm and carry on when things go wrong behind the scenes? 

https://wessexwisewoman.co.uk/

Lucy - Lucy McGrath Coach & Yoga

When and how do you find the time to write and schedule your emails with your lovely young family, ie what is the best way you have found to manage your time efficiently?

https://www.instagram.com/lucymcgrath.coach.yoga/

Denise - Gingerfish Design

I’m new to Canva, the folder system is so confusing. How do you organise items so that you can find things? 

http://www.gingerfishdesign.co.uk

Karolyn - Teachers Pay Teachers

What do think is the best platform for your website when you are new to online selling?

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/.../children-cooking...

Gillian - Learning Vault for Female Small Business

What's one way you've turned your audience into subscribers using Mailerlite/lead magnets?

https://www.thelearningvaultfsb.co.uk

Dawn - DLT Visions

As it's the end of exam season. What advice would you give to your 16 year old self based on your life journey up until now.

https://www.instagram.com/dltvisions/

Thank you for all the brilliant questions, and I hope you enjoy the episode.

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This Mum Loves Tech Episode 23: 5 MailerLite Tips to Make Email Marketing Easier

In this week’s episode, I’m sharing my top 5 MailerLite tips to save you time, simplify your email strategy, and grow your list with confidence all using the free plan in MailerLite.

The tips include:

✅ Where to authenticate your domain (and why it matters)

✅ Setting up your default branding settings

✅ A time-saving MailerLite shortcut: copy to drafts

✅ A smarter way to trigger your automations

✅ The importance of naming forms, groups and automations clearly

Not only do I explain each of these tips I also show you them in action too (So you may want to check out the video version on YouTube too)

Whether you’re just getting started or want to optimise how you use MailerLite, you’ll find loads of useful tips and advice in this practical episode.

Looking for further MailerLite support?

Join me for June's FREE masterclass:

Create Your Landing Page for Free in MailerLite

📅 Thursday 19th June at 1pm

Register the for masterclass here: https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/masterclass/

If you'd like to get some further support with authenticating your domain my Spam to Sales training gives you step-by-step support to ensure your emails land in your subscriber's inboxes where they belong! 👉 https://www.thismumlovestech.co.uk/spam

Discover More With This Mum Loves Tech:

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3. Download FREE Email marketing made easy guide 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/email/

This Mum Loves Tech Episode 22: Website vs Landing Page – What’s Right for Your Business? 

In this episode, I'm breaking down one of the biggest questions small business owners have: Do I need a full website, or is a landing page enough? 

If you're building your online business and not sure where to start, this episode is for you. 

I’ll explain:

✅ What the difference is between a website and a landing page

✅ When you need one vs the other

✅ How to get started without getting overwhelmed

✅ Free and low-cost tools to build your digital presence

✅ Why you don’t need a full website to start your email list or get clients 

Plus, I’ll be telling you all about my FREE live masterclass:⁠

June's FREE Monthly Masterclass is Create Your First Landing Page for Free in MailerLite

🗓 Thursday, 19th June at 1:00 pm

No Website? No Problem.

MailerLite’s free landing page builder means you can create a professional-looking, fully branded landing page for your lead magnet, course or workshop. No coding (or hair-pulling) required. 

👉 Sign up here: https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/masterclass/ and get all the details to join the call on the 19th. 

Discover More With This Mum Loves Tech:

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

2. Download FREE Email marketing made easy guide 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/email/

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This Mum Loves Tech Episode 21: Writing That Sells - Conversion Copy & Confidence with Ella Hoyos

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by conversion copywriter and co-host of the Cracking Copy podcast, Ella Hoyos. She shares how she built her business after taking a career break to raise her family and how she found her confidence again through copywriting and podcasting.

We dive into:

✅ The journey from motherhood to business ownership

✅ What conversion copywriting actually is (and why it’s essential for online businesses)

✅ How to start a podcast with a small budget and zero tech experience

✅ Why AI tools like ChatGPT are brilliant assistants but won’t replace your story

✅ How Ella uses copy, podcasting and AI to grow her brand and connect with her audience

If you’ve ever wondered how to show up more confidently online or use tech like podcasting and AI without losing your voice this episode is for you.

If you are thinking of launching Ella has a brilliant guide on the latest launch trends of 2025 download for free here - https://subscribepage.io/LaunchTrends2025

Ways to connect with Ella:

Visit Ella's website - https://flurrymarketing.com/

Connect on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/flurrymarketing

Connect on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellahoyos/

Listen to Cracking Copy Podcast - https://flurrymarketing.com/podcast

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This Mum Loves Tech Episode 20: Why First Impressions Matter: Styling Your Brand with Personal Stylist Gail Morgan 

In this episode, I’m joined by personal stylist and colour expert Gail Morgan to talk about the power of first impressions and how your style is a key part of your personal branding for your business.

We cover:

✅ Why first impressions matter in business

✅ How your visual style builds (or breaks) trust

✅ The surprising statistics behind appearance and impact

✅ Simple tips to elevate your style, even if you only work online

✅ How to create a confident “style uniform” you love

Whether you’re recording a reel, hopping on Zoom, or showing up at a networking event, how you style yourself matters more than you might think.

Want to discover more?

Gail delivered a brilliant workshop inside the This Mum Loves Tech membership "Your Image & Impact - Creating the right first impression" which covered:

• The Importance of First Impressions
• Personal Brand v Company Brand
• Creating a Capsule Work Wardrobe

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

Want to find out more about Gail's personal styling services?

Download Gail's FREE "Your Style Blueprint": https://gailmorganstyle.com/style-blueprint/

If you are interested in a Virtual Colour Analysis, then take a look at https://gailmorganstyle.com/virtual-colour-analysis/

And Gail has very generously created a discount code exclusive for listeners of The Mum Loves Tech podcast, use the code VCA30 at the checkout (20% discount/£30 off a Virtual colour analysis - valid until the end of May 2025)

Visit Gail's website: https://gailmorganstyle.com

Connect with Gail on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gailmorgan11/

This Mum Loves Tech Episode 19: The Best Tool to Automate Client Bookings. TidyCal vs Calendly

In this week’s episode, I’m diving into the time-saving power of automated booking systems and why I recently switched from Calendly to TidyCal for my own business.

If you're still booking client calls through endless DMs or emailing back-and-forth, this episode is for you. Automating your client bookings saves time, protects your schedule, and gives your clients a professional experience from the very first click.

And before you think “this sounds complicated,” I promise, once it’s set up, it does all the work for you.

In this episode I'll cover:

✅ What an automated booking system actually is and how it works

✅ Why I switched from Calendly to TidyCal (and haven’t looked back!)

✅ The booking types you can set up inside TidyCal (not just Zoom calls!)

✅ How connecting your digital calendar and video platform creates a seamless system

✅ How TidyCal helps you protect your time, automate reminders, and even upsell other offers

Plus, I’ll tell you how you can join me live for a free step-by-step training:

Join my FREE masterclass: Tidy Up Your Time with TidyCal

🗓 Thursday 22nd May at 1:00pm

💬 I’ll walk you through how to set up your own booking system from scratch!

👉 Register here: https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/masterclass/

If you’re ready to take control of your time, streamline your bookings, and finally stop living in your inbox, this episode is for you.

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This Mum Loves Tech Episode 18: What is Domain Authentication? How to Keep Your Emails Out of Spam in 2025

In this week's episode, I'm breaking down everything small business owners need to know about domain authentication, including what SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records are and why they matter more than ever in 2025.

These seemingly innocent arrangements of letters can be the difference between your carefully crafted emails landing in your subscriber's inbox or not.

Before you switch off because this sounds too techie… trust me, this is one of the most important things you can do to make sure your emails actually reach your audience.

I’ll explain:
✅ Why Google, Yahoo and now Microsoft have introduced stricter email rules.
✅ What domain authentication actually means (without the jargon).
✅ How to set up SPF, DKIM and DMARC so your emails land in inboxes, not spam folders.
✅ Why 'info@' email addresses are getting flagged and what to do instead.
✅ How my own emails and clients’ deliverability improved after sorting this out.

Plus, I’ll tell you about two resources that can help:
💌 Download my FREE Email Marketing Made Easy: 3-Step Start-Up Guide - https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/email/
Looking for step-by-step support with your domain authentication? Get my Spam to Sales Training for £27 - https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/spam/ (please note the price has increased since the recording of this episode)

If you’re using MailerLite, Google Workspace, or just want your emails to actually get opened, this episode is for you!

Discover More With This Mum Loves Tech:

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This Mum Loves Tech Episode 17: Starting Email Marketing Without the Tech Overwhelm: Sarah’s Story

Starting an email list can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to figure it all out by yourself.

In this episode, I chat with Sarah Donoghue from MutedTone Media about:

✅ Why the tech side of email marketing kept her stuck for months.

✅ How getting step-by-step support finally helped her get started.

✅ The role of accountability and asking questions in moving forward faster.

✅ How building an email list is growing the ways she can connect with her audience.

"I could have figured it out eventually, but I’d still be sitting here months later trying to work it all out on my own." – Sarah Donoghue

If you’ve been thinking about starting your email list but feel overwhelmed by the tech, this episode will show you it’s absolutely possible, with the right support.

Want to follow in Sarah’s footsteps?

My Launch Your Lead Magnet Using MailerLite course is now open for enrolment!

Inside the course, you’ll get the exact step-by-step support you need to:- Set up your MailerLite account the right way

- Create a lead magnet that your audience actually wants

- Build a welcome sequence that nurtures new subscribers

- Start growing your list without the tech overwhelm

We kick off on Sunday 12th May, and places are limited to keep the group small and supportive.👉 Find out more and grab your spot here: https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/course/

Connect with Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mutedtonemedia/

Get Sarah's Hashtags & Keywords Simplified guide here

Discover More With This Mum Loves Tech:

1️⃣ Download the FREE Email Marketing Made Easy Guide: https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/email-made-easy/

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

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