This Mum Loves Tech

12. The Power of Confidence & Visibility in Growing Your Business with Rachel Bloomfield

Do you struggle to put yourself out there in your business? Want to feel more confident and visible online?

In this episode of This Mum Loves Tech, I chat with Rachel Bloomfield from Your Visability Partner about why confidence and visibility are essential for business growth and how you can start showing up as your true self, without the overwhelm!

We cover:

✅ Simple strategies to increase your visibility (without feeling awkward).

✅ The biggest mindset shifts that help you step into the spotlight.

✅ Why keeping a brag book can boost your confidence and shift your mindset.

✅ How celebrating your wins helps you show up more confidently in business.

Want to dive deeper?

Rachel’s full masterclass, Be Seen, Be Heard, Be YOU!, is available exclusively inside the This Mum Loves Tech Membership. In the workshop, Rachel covered:

• Confidence tips for being seen
• Tips for being heard and sharing your story
• How to stand out as YOU
• A content creation task to help you take action

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

Ways to connect with Rachel:

Rachel also shared details about her new 4-week course, ‘Let’s Get Visible’. You can join the waitlist here – https://subscribepage.io/letsgetvisible

Follow Rachel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourvisibilitypartner/

Visit Rachel's website: https://www.rachelbloomfield.com/

Join the Community:

Connect with like-minded female business owners in the This Mum Loves Tech Facebook Group. Get tips, join discussions, and access free monthly masterclasses!👉Join the Facebook Group: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/thismumlovestech

The 3 Biggest WordPress Myths Explained: Discover If WordPress Is the Right Choice for Your Website

In this episode of This Mum Loves Tech, I'm going to be sharing 3 WordPress Myths That Might Be Holding Your Business Back.

Think WordPress is too expensive, too complicated, or just another version of Wix? I’m busting three of the biggest myths about WordPress, so you can make an informed decision about your website.

What You’ll Learn:

✔️ The difference between WordPress.com and WordPress.org.

✔️ Why WordPress is actually one of the most affordable website options.

✔️ The secret to making WordPress easy to use (hint: it’s all about the theme).

✔️ How to make sure you have full control over your own website.

Want to see WordPress in action? Join my free masterclass: Behind the Scenes of a WordPress Website. I’ll walk you through what’s really involved in keeping a WordPress website updated, and hopefully you'll discover that WordPress in't such a scary platform after all.

Register for this month's FREE WordPress masterclasses here 👉 ⁠⁠https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/masterclass/⁠

Find out more about Hostinger (affiliate link) 👉 https://www.hostinger.co.uk/?REFERRALCODE=1NICOLA42

Discover More With This Mum Loves Tech:

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

2. Join the This Mum Loves Tech Membership for ongoing tech support 👉 ⁠⁠https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/membership/

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How to Create a Clear Business Vision (That Actually Works!) with Lucia Craddock

Do you have a clear vision for your business, or are you just hoping things fall into place?

In this episode, I chat with Lucia Craddock, founder of High Vibe Vision, about how crafting a strong vision can transform your business. But it’s not just about vision boards, it’s about taking aligned action to turn your goals into reality.

In this episode, we discuss:

✅ Why having a vision is a game-changer for business owners.

✅ How to create a vision board that actually works.

✅ The power of aligned action in making your vision a reality.

✅ The biggest mindset shift that can unlock new opportunities.

Whether you’re just starting out or ready to take your business to the next level, this episode is packed with practical strategies to help you create a vision that truly works for you.

Want to discover more about creating your vision?

Lucia’s full workshop, Create a Vision That Is the Foundation to Your Success, is available exclusively inside the This Mum Loves Tech Membership. In the workshop, she shares:

1. Get Clear on Your Vision – Define what success looks like for you and your business.
2. Turn Vision into Action – Learn how to align your daily tasks with your big-picture goals.
3. Manifest with Confidence – Discover mindset shifts that help you attract new opportunities.

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

Ways to connect with Lucia:

Join the High Vibers Hub Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3641175322814833

Follow Lucia on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557846455943

Follow Lucia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highvibe.vision/

Visit Lucia's website: https://highvibevision.co.uk/

Join the Community:

Connect with like-minded female business owners in the This Mum Loves Tech Facebook Group. Get tips, join discussions, and access free monthly masterclasses!

👉Join the Facebook Group:⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/thismumlovestech

5 Time-Saving Canva Tips You Need to Try (Works for all account types!)

Want to level up your Canva designs without paying for Pro?

In this episode of This Mum Loves Tech, I’m doing things a little differently!

I’m walking you step by step through five of my top time-saving Canva tips that work on any version of Canva, whether you're using the free plan, Pro, or Teams. You can follow along and implement them straight away!

Canva is one of my favourite tools, but if you feel like you’re missing some tricks to make life easier, this episode is packed with simple, actionable tips that will transform the way you use Canva.

What I'll be showing you:

✅ How to ensure your designs are perfectly aligned and look professional.

✅ How to organise your Canva files so you never lose a design again.

✅ A clever search hack to find on-brand stock photos.

✅ The naming tip that makes batch-creating content easier.

✅ How to set up a DIY brand kit (without Canva Pro!).

I’d love to know what you think! Did you enjoy this hands-on episode? Have you tried out any of the tips?

Want More In-Depth Canva Training?

Inside the This Mum Loves Tech membership, you’ll find step-by-step masterclasses on everything from Canva basics to advanced design techniques. Plus, with three live Q&A calls every month, you’ll never be stuck on a tech problem again!

If Canva has been on your “I need to learn this properly” list, the Canva masterclass inside the membership is for you.

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

Discover More With This Mum Loves Tech:

1️⃣ Register for the next FREE monthly masterclasses: ⁠⁠https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/masterclass/⁠⁠

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/

Finding Your Voice Online: Annmarie Miles on Embracing Tech, Growth and Community.

Tech is more than just a tool, it’s a way to connect, grow, and find your voice online.

In this episode, I chat with one of the ladies from the This Mum Loves Tech membership, Annmarie Miles. Annmarie is a writer, podcaster, and radio host who has always embraced tech but discovered that the real power lies in how you use it to build confidence, connect with the right people, and grow in ways you never expected.

What We Cover in This Episode:

✔️ Why learning tech is just the beginning, it’s what you do with it that matters.

✔️ How community plays a huge role in business growth and confidence.

✔️ The self-discovery that comes with stepping outside your comfort zone.

✔️ Knowing when to figure something out yourself vs when to get expert help.

If you’ve been searching for more than just ‘how-to’ guides and want to build confidence in your business, connect with the right people, and find your voice online, this episode is for you!

Ways to connect with Annmarie:

Visit Annmarie's website - www.annmariemiles.co.uk

Connect on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/amowriting

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

Listen to Words Wobbles and Wisdom - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1806177/episodes

Discover more about TechPixies the social media course and community where Annmarie and I first met:

TechPixies website - www.techpixies.com

Connect on Insatgram - https://www.instagram.com/techpixies/

Discover More With This Mum Loves Tech:

1. Register for the next FREE monthly masterclasses 👉 ⁠https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/masterclass/⁠

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

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

This Mum Loves Tech Episode 7: My 3 Favourite Tech Tools Every Mum in Business Needs

Ever wondered what tech tools actually make running a business easier?

In this episode of the This Mum Loves Tech podcast, I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes look at the three tech tools I use within my business every single day to stay organised, create content, and connect with my audience. The best part? They’re simple, affordable, and easy to use, even if you hate tech!

What you’ll learn in this episode:

✅ The all-in-one tool that keeps my emails, files, and meetings in one place (Google Workspace).

✅ The design platform that helps me create professional content without spending hours on it (Canva).

✅ The email marketing tool that allows me to grow my audience and keep in touch with my community (MailerLite).

All three of these tools won’t break the bank, and they genuinely make the day-to-day life of being a mum and business owner easier. If you want to stop feeling overwhelmed by tech and start using tools that actually make a difference in your business, this episode is for you. Plus I've thrown in a few of my favourite tips that you can start using in your own business straight away!

Want to start email marketing but not sure where to begin?

Grab my FREE guide – Email Made Easy: Your 3-Step Start-Up Guide here: ⁠⁠https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/email-made-easy/⁠⁠

If you’d like further support in using these tools, I’ve got you covered!

Inside the This Mum Loves Tech Membership, you’ll find step-by-step masterclasses that walk you through setting up and using my favourite tools Google Workspace, Canva, and MailerLite. These aren’t just generic tutorials you’ll learn exactly how to apply these tools to your business so you can start seeing results straight away.

Join the This Mum Loves Tech Membership today and start using these tools with confidence. 👉 ⁠https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/membership/

Discover More With This Mum Loves Tech:

1. Register for the next FREE monthly masterclasses 👉 ⁠https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/masterclass/⁠

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

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

This Mum Loves Tech Episode 6: Does Your Website Actually Work for Your Business?

Is your website bringing you clients? Or is it just sitting there looking pretty?

Having a website is great but if it’s not bringing in clients, what’s the point? In this episode, I chat with Vicky Etherington, The Website Mentor, about why a website alone isn’t enough and how you can create a simple sales funnel to guide potential clients from discovery to purchase.

In this episode, we discuss:

✅ Why most websites don’t actually convert visitors into customers.

✅ What a sales funnel is and why you need one.

✅ How to make small tweaks that turn your website into a client-winning machine.

✅ The top 3 tools Vicky recommends for websites and funnels.

Whether you’re launching your first website or looking to improve your existing one, this episode is packed with simple, actionable strategies to help you turn your website into a sales-generating asset!

Ways to connect with Vicky:

Check out Vicky’s imperfect page here:The Imperfect Page (this is an affiliate link)

Join her Free Facebook Group-WordPress Happy Community

Want to dive deeper?

Vicky’s full workshop,Funnel Fundamentals, is available exclusively inside theThis Mum Loves Tech Membership. In the workshop, she shares:

• 1. Learn the Basics: Discover how to create a powerful sales funnel from scratch, even if you're a complete beginner.
• 2. Master the Stages: Understand the essential stages of a funnel and how to optimise each one for maximum impact.
• 3. Boost Your Business: Learn practical strategies to attract more leads, build trust, and turn visitors into paying customers.

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

Join the Community:

Connect with like-minded mums in business in theThis Mum Loves Tech Facebook Group. Get tips, join discussions, and access free monthly masterclasses!

👉Join the Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/thismumlovestech

This Mum Loves Tech Episode 5: How ThriveCart Can Transform Your Online Business and Simplify Payments

Are you tired of chasing invoices and waiting for payments to come through?

In this episode of This Mum Loves Tech, I’m diving into why automating payments is a game-changer for online business owners and how ThriveCart can help you get paid faster, increase your sales, and simplify your checkout process.

If you want to stop manually invoicing clients and start automating your payments then this episode is for you!

What You’ll Learn:

✔️ Why manual invoicing slows down your business (and how to fix it).

✔️ How online checkouts increase sales and remove friction for customers.

✔️ The difference between Stripe, PayPal, and ThriveCart—and which is right for you.

✔️ How ThriveCart’s features like split payments, upsells, and a built-in course platform can help you grow your income.

If you are interested in signing up for ThriveCart you can find out more here 👉 https://nwdesignanddigital--checkout.thrivecart.com/thrivecart-standard-account/ (this is an affiliate link)

Discover More With This Mum Loves Tech:

1. Register for the FREE monthly masterclasses 👉 https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/masterclass/

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

3. Get further tech support in the Membership 👉 https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/membership/

Why Do We Fear Tech? with Michelle Chapman

Feeling stuck with tech? You're not alone! In this episode, I chat with Michelle Chapman from the Elite Academy of Development and Wellbeing about why so many of us fear tech and how to shift our mindset to tackle it with confidence.

In this episode, we discuss:

✅ The stages of learning tech (and why struggling is normal).

✅ How your mindset impacts your progress.

✅ Practical strategies to overcome overwhelm.

✅ Why confidence comes from practice, not perfection.

Whether you’re a tech beginner or looking to overcome mental blocks, this episode is packed with insights to help you grow your skills and business.

Ways to connect with Michelle:

Download Michelle's free e-book - Five ways to stop doubting yourself and thrive!

Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn here

Check out the Elite Partnership website here 

Michelle has also offered an amazing deal on her new ‘Performance Without Anxiety programme’  - Use the coupon ‘lovinglife’ to get this course for just £49 till the end of February 2025!

Want to dive deeper?

Michelle’s full workshop, How to Clear Tech Overwhelm and Go from Fear to Focus, is available exclusively in the This Mum Loves Tech Membership.

In the workshop, Michelle shared:

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

Join the Community: Connect with like-minded mums in business in the This Mum Loves Tech Facebook Group. Get tips, join discussions, and access free monthly masterclasses!

Join the Facebook Group 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/thismumlovestech

This Mum Loves Tech Episode 3:

From Corporate Life to Tech Specialist: The Story Behind This Mum Loves Tech and Building a Flexible Business

When I left my career in children’s publishing to focus on my family, I had no idea where the journey would take me. Starting my business wasn’t about tech—it was about finding a flexible way to work around my kids. But through plenty of trial and error, and a pivotal Google and Yahoo authentication update, I discovered how much I could help other mums simplify tech and grow their businesses.

In this episode, I’m sharing the story behind This Mum Loves Tech—the challenges, the wins, and how it’s grown into a supportive space for mums navigating the tech side of running a business.

🎧 Tune in to hear:

✨ Why I left corporate life and how I started my business from scratch.

✨ The ups and downs of balancing family life and entrepreneurship.

✨ How a small email authentication update changed everything for my business.

✨ My passion for helping mums feel confident using tech to grow their businesses.

If you’d like to find out more about TechPixies, the course that kickstarted my online learning journey, you can check them out here: https://techpixies.com/

Want to start email marketing but not sure where to begin?

Grab my FREE guide – Email Made Easy: Your 3-Step Start-Up Guide here: ⁠⁠https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/email-made-easy/⁠⁠

Discover More With This Mum Loves Tech:

1. Register for the FREE monthly masterclasses 👉 https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/masterclass/

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

3. Get further tech support in the Membership 👉 https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/membership/