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This Mum Loves Tech Episode 42: How Accountability Is the Key to Turning Business Goals Into Action with Toni Addinall

In this episode, I’m joined by Toni Addinall, an accountability strategist who helps small business owners turn goals into action.

We talk about why accountability is often misunderstood, why motivation alone isn’t enough, and how structure, reflection and realistic planning can make all the difference.

In this episode, we chatted about:

✅ Why accountability isn’t about blame or pressure

✅ How to break goals into achievable actions

✅ Why to-do lists often hold us back

✅ How energy and timing affect progress

✅ What real accountability looks like in everyday business life

If you’re setting goals but struggling to follow through, this episode will help you rethink how you approach planning and progress.

And if you’d like ongoing support to get the tech setup to turn your plans into action, you can join the This Mum Loves Tech Membership, where you’ll get weekly support, expert masterclasses and a community of like-minded business owners.

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

Connect with Toni Addinall, Accountability Strategist:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toniaddinallstrategist

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/toni.addinall

Download Toni’s CARE framework: https://toniaddinall.co.uk/caretemplate

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This Mum Loves Tech Episode 41: Why Your Instagram Strategy Needs a 2026 Refresh with Sarah Donoghue

In this episode, I’m chatting with Instagram marketing expert Sarah Donoghue about why so many business owners are feeling frustrated with Instagram right now and what actually needs to change as we head into 2026.

We talked about how Instagram has evolved over the years, why constant platform updates aren’t there to make your life harder, and how small business owners need to know the essential Instagram updates to keep growing their accounts without overwhelm. 

In this episode, we chatted about:

✅ Why Instagram looks so different to how it did a few years ago

✅ Why business owners need a different content strategy to creators

✅ How to stay visible without posting constantly

✅ What to rethink about your Instagram strategy for 2026 

Sarah will also be delivering a masterclass inside the This Mum Loves Tech Membership, where she’ll be breaking down her top Instagram updates for 2026 and showing how to adapt your content strategy in a way that feels realistic, sustainable and effective.

If you don’t want to figure out Instagram (or your tech) on your own in 2026, the membership is there to support you. Inside, you get weekly tech support from me, monthly masterclasses, guest experts and a growing library of practical training to help you move forward with confidence.

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

Connect with Sarah at Muted Tone Media on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mutedtonemedia

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This Mum Loves Tech Episode 40: Avoiding Goal Setting Overwhelm: Creating a business strategy that fits with family life with Jen Lister

In this episode, I’m chatting with Jen Lister, a business strategist who is passionate about helping parents build a dream lifestyle and business that doesn’t require you to be in it 24/7.

Jen has a brilliant way of taking the overwhelm out of planning and making goal-setting feel personal and achievable. 

In this episode, we chatted about:

✅ The "Three Fs"

✅ Why Jen ditched corporate strategy for "parentrepreneurship"

✅ How to create a family vision board (and get your partner on board!)

✅ The power of the "Three Goals" rule to beat shiny object syndrome 

And if Jen’s insights have you ready to get intentional with your plans, get a copy of her Goalgetting Goodies - her complete workbook to clarify and work towards achieving your goals! https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/45476/153645963849762643/share

Connect with Jen at Jen Lister Strategy:

• Website: https://www.jenlister.com

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenlisterstrategy

• LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenlisterstrategy/
  

Ready for Tech Support? If you need tech support right now to help make 2026 your best year yet, the This Mum Loves Tech Membership is officially open year-round! It’s the perfect place to get weekly tech support calls and themed expert masterclasses for just £30/month.

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

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This Mum Loves Tech Episode 39: 2025 Review & 2026 Plans: The Year of Connection

Welcome to the first episode of 2026! In this episode, I’m going solo and taking a moment to rewind and reflect on 2025, which I’ve called my "Year of Creation" and sharing the big, exciting plans I have for This Mum Loves Tech in the year ahead.

I’m sharing about the reality of building a business behind the scenes, the lessons I learned about planning vs. actually doing the work, and why I’m shifting my focus toward human connection and "done with you" support for 2026.

In this episode, you’ll hear about: 

✅ Why 2025 was the year of creation and building my offers

✅ The reality of launching a podcast and outsourcing to a VA

✅ My "Monica from Friends" moment: Lessons in planning vs. execution

✅ Why "Done With You" tech support is the ultimate way to empower yourself

✅ Big 2026 plans: Turning 40, my first in-person event, and the first term of Tech School

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Episode 3: My Story – Listen or watch here https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/episode3/
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• Ignite Your Email List (Self-Study) – https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/ignite/
• Find out more about the This Mum Loves Tech In-Person Event (June 30th 2026) – Get on the waitlist to hear more: https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/event/

Ready for Tech Support? If you need tech support right now to help make 2026 your best year yet, the This Mum Loves Tech Membership is officially open year-round! It’s the perfect place to get weekly tech support calls and themed expert masterclasses for just £30/month.

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

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This Mum Loves Tech Episode 38: Website Visibility Made Simple: SEO, Google Analytics & Search Console with Suzy Stanton

In this episode, I’m chatting with Suzy Stanton, SEO copywriter and the creator of Wish Freelance Writing. Suzy has a brilliant way of taking the fear out of SEO and finally making website visibility feel achievable for small business owners.

Suzy explains the real foundations of getting found online, the simple tweaks most businesses are missing, and how tools like Google Analytics and Search Console can help you understand what’s working, without getting lost in the data.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

✅ Why SEO isn’t as complicated as it sounds

✅ The small mistakes that stop great content from being discovered

✅ How Google Analytics and Search Console work together

✅ One simple change Suzy recommends every business owner can make today

✅ The mindset shift every business owner needs around visibility

And if Suzy’s insights have you thinking it’s time to finally get your website and visibility foundations in place, her masterclass Google Analytics & Search Console Simplified is waiting for you inside the This Mum Loves Tech Membership.

It’s the perfect place to get ongoing weekly tech support, instant access to a library of expert-led masterclasses and a community of fellow business owners all on the same journey.

Join the membership for £30/month here 👉 https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/membership/

Connect with Suzy and Wish Freelance Writing:

Website: https://www.wishfreelancewriting.com

Instagram: http://instagram.com/wishwriting1

LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzy-stanton-73215314a/

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This Mum Loves Tech Episode 37: The Truth About SEO: What Google Is Really Looking for on Your Website with Lisa Smith

In this episode, I’m chatting with Lisa Smith from Activ Digital Marketing North Essex. Lisa is a website and SEO specialist with over 16 years of experience helping small businesses get found online.

Lisa breaks down the truth about SEO in the most refreshing, down to earth way. We talk about why SEO is never “done”, why your website needs proper foundations before anything else will work, and what Google is actually looking for when it decides whether to show your website to potential customers.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

✅ The biggest misconceptions business owners have about SEO

✅ Why having a website isn’t enough if Google can’t understand it

✅ What the “foundations” of SEO really are

✅ How search engines choose which websites to show

✅ Why SEO doesn’t have to be complicated when you know what matters

And if this conversation has you realising your own website might be missing the basics, you’re not alone.Lisa delivered an amazing masterclass inside the This Mum Loves Tech Membership called SEO Basics: Because a Website Alone Won’t Get You Found, and you can now watch the full session inside the membership library.

If you’re ready to understand your website properly, improve your SEO and finally feel confident with the tech behind your business, join us inside the membership. It’s £30 per month, cancel anytime, and gives you access to the full training library plus weekly tech support from me.

Join here 👉 https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/membership/

Connect with Lisa and Activ Digital Marketing North Essex:

Website  https://www.activdmnorthessex.com/

LinkedIn:  ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/activwebdunmow/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/EssexWebDesign/  

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This Mum Loves Tech Episode 36: Website Legals Every Online Business Needs. And Why They Actually Matter with Ama Zbarcea

In this episode, I’m chatting with Ama Zbarcea, lawyer and founder of On Your Own Terms. Ama shares her journey from global corporate legal work to empowering small business owners with simple, easy-to-understand contracts and website legals.

We dive into why legals matter, how online business makes you global overnight, and why every business owner deserves clear, plain-English protection.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

✅ Ama’s fascinating journey as a Global Lawyer

✅ Why even tiny online businesses must follow global laws

✅ The legal documents every website needs

✅ Why simple contracts actually reduce legal problems

✅ How Ama’s Template Toolbox make legals feel easy, not scary

Ama will be coming into the This Mum Loves Tech Membership to deliver a masterclass on the Legal Essentials for Online Small Businesses, and we are also running a competition for one lucky member to win their website legals created by Ama for free!

If you'd like to come to Ama's masterclass, enter the competition and get weekly tech support from me, you need to join the membership by midnight Monday, 1st December.

Join today 👉 https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/membership/

Plus, join during Black Friday week and get 50% off and join for just £15 for your first month using the code BLACKFRIDAY15.

Connect with Ama and On Your Own Terms:

Sign up for the Legally Legit DIGITAL PRODUCT CHECKLIST here: https://onyourownterms.net/freebie-legally-legit-digital-product-checklist/

Visit Ama's website: https://onyourownterms.net

(This is an affiliate link if you purchase Ama’s templates through my link, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.) 

Follow Ama on:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/on_your_own_terms_

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doitonyourownterms

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This Mum Loves Tech Episode 35: Teaching Kids Tech Skills Without Screens – How Unplugged Tots is Preparing the Next Generation with Hannah Hagon

In this episode, I’m joined by Hannah Hagon, founder of Unplugged Tots, which introduces children to screen-free computer coding.

We had a brilliant chat about how we can prepare our future problem solvers and computer coders by teaching essential tech skills through play, without relying on screens.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅ How a family day out inspired Unplugged Tots

✅ What computational thinking is (and how to teach it through play)

✅ How simple activities can encourage logical thinking and problem-solving from a young age

✅ Why screen-free doesn’t mean anti-tech, it’s about using technology intentionally

We also talked about Hannah’s new book Unplugged Tots, published by Raspberry Pi, which is full of practical ideas that make learning fun and creative using things you already have at home, all while building essential cognitive skills.

Get your copy of Unplugged Tots here

Connect with Hannah and find out more about Unplugged Tots:

Website: https://www.unpluggedtots.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unplugged-tots/

Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/UnpluggedTots

Facebook: http://instagram.com/unpluggedtots

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This Mum Loves Tech Episode 34: From Perfectionism to Progress – Confidence, Mindset, and Making Social Media Work for You with Joy Foster, TechPixies

In this episode, I’m joined by Joy Foster, founder of TechPixies, for an inspiring conversation about confidence, visibility, and overcoming perfectionism in business.

Joy is an award-winning founder who has helped thousands of women transform not only their digital skills but their mindset too. Together, we explore what holds so many women back from showing up online and the practical steps you can take to start building confidence and consistency in your business.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅ Why confidence and mindset are the real keys to business growth

✅ How learning new tech skills can help you “take off the invisibility cloak” and be seen

✅ The mindset shifts that help you move past perfectionism and take action

✅ How to reframe failure as learning and build resilience as you grow

✅ Why protecting your time and energy matters for sustainable success

If you’ve ever held yourself back because things didn’t feel perfect, or doubted whether you’re “good enough” to put yourself out there, this episode will give you the clarity, courage, and confidence to move forward.

Connect with Joy Foster and TechPixies:

Sign up for the free TechPixie Social Media Masterclass: https://techpixies.com/socialmediamasterclass

Visit the TechPixie website: https://techpixies.com

Follow TechPixies on:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techpixies/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TechPixies

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/techpixies/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@techpixies

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This Mum Loves Tech Episode 33: Seeing the Bigger Picture – Managing Stress, Tech Overwhelm and Business Growth with Lou May

In this episode, I’m chatting with Lou May, therapist and founder of The Bigger Picture Therapy. Lou shares her journey from burnout to balance, what really sits behind stress and anxiety, and how learning the right tech helped her run a smoother, more sustainable business.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

✅ Lou’s personal story of recovery and rebuilding

✅ How she helps clients get to the root cause of stress

✅ Practical ideas for creating more calm in busy seasons

✅ Why understanding your tech saves time, money and stress

And if Lou’s story has you thinking it’s time to finally understand your own tech and set things up properly, that’s exactly what I help you do inside Ignite Your Email List. 

It’s my step-by-step course that helps you:

💌 Build your email marketing foundations the right way

🧩 Understand how all the pieces fit together

✨ Feel confident setting up your lead magnet, automations, and emails without the tech overwhelm

If you’re ready to finally take control of your tech and set up your email list with confidence, join Ignite Your Email List today. 

Doors close tonight at midnight (Friday, 31st October 2025), so this is your last chance to join the VIP Live Experience and get the bonuses, membership access, and 1:1 support included. 

Find out more and join the course here - https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/ignite/

Ways to connect with Lou:

Download Lou's free guide "Hot Mess to Morning Success" today - https://thebiggerpicturetherapy.com/guide/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebiggerpicturetherapy/

Visit Lou's website - https://thebiggerpicturetherapy.com/

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