Stucksville. It’s a place no one wants to be.  But unless you’re super lucky, you’ve probably had a moment in life when you weren’t sure what you should be doing next. ? For Kay Holdsworth, this moment arrived after the emotional rollercoaster of a spell in hospital with her son. And when anxiety took hold, Kay not only felt lost but like she was surviving, not thriving. As Kay says, she was in stucksville – so much so that she’d bought the t-shirt, the shoes and the handbag!!! ? So, how did she turn things around? Here’s why you need to tune in Discover the path Kay followed to reig ..read more

To paraphrase Reese Witherspoon, who started her hugely successful production company in her 40s, you should bet on yourself because you are your own best lottery ticket. ? This is especially true in a job market as volatile as the British weather right now. So when TechPixie Paula Campion Skerry came to us and said she was super keen to show her fellow TV execs exactly how to navigate an industry being disrupted by everything from AI to dwindling ad revenues, we knew heaps of peeps would love hearing what she had to say. So we’ve popped her on the podcast so you can hear her story and pick ..read more

Want to know what it takes to be a successful social media manager? ? When Lucy Johnstone started our Social Media Management Certification programme, she wrote down a number she wanted to earn each month. So we were super chuffed when Lucy started smashing that number out of the park having become an Insta Ninja. Her expert Instagram skills have seen her attract 8 clients to her social media management business,  and the best news is she’s doing it all while STILL maintaining the flexibility she craved to be there for her family. ?? So, what’s the secret of her success, especially si ..read more

Be more Taylor Swift. Good advice for life, right? ? According to our new Insta Ninja Emma Leatham, the princess of pop’s approach to Instagram is something we should all get on board with. Because while trying to keep up with the changes and understand how the platform’s algorithm works can feel like patting your head and rubbing your tummy while hopping on one foot, Tay-Tay’s connection and engagement with her legions of Switfites on Insta is just as important as the content she puts out. ? And when it comes to content in 2024, it’ll come as no surprise to hear that video – whether it’s ..read more

Want to know what’s hot and what’s not on Facebook right now? You need to heed the advice of our social media marketing sage Vee Roberts. Because Meta loves to mix things up, and has already announced a major change to Facebook Groups that is a potential mare for users of third-party apps (such as a scheduling tool, for example). Luckily, Vee has heaps of advice to ensure you can do more in 2024 despite Meta's meddling. Here’s why you need to tune in If you want to know what metrics matter in 2024, fancy a spot of engagement maths so you can work out how well your posts are performing, nee ..read more

Crikey! ? With over 1 billion active users and 20 changes to the platform dropped already this year, we love that LinkedIn is making waves. But if you’re already thinking, ‘I barely have time to wash my hair let alone keep up with LinkedIn’s tinkerings’, we’ve got you covered. Marianne Avery, our very own LinkedIn coach, has done the hard work of deciphering what’s hot and what’s not on LinkedIn in 2024 and has zeroed in on the 5 key trends you need to know. ? She’s even cast an eye over LinkedIn guru Richard van der Blom’s Algorithm Insights Report to bring you top tips for your profile a ..read more

Step away from the cat videos for a minute. ? Because while we all love a good chuckle at cats or kids doing something cute, this podcast episode could be just what you need to grow your YouTube or TikTok channels this year. Yep, we’ve invited Aby Moore, our resident YouTube, TikTok and Social Media Management Certification Coach, back into the hot seat to spill the tea on the biggest YouTube and TikTok trends in 2024. ? And apparently, it’s all about ‘Creative Bravery’ and ‘Unhinged Storytelling’, so strap in my friend. Here’s why you need to tune in Discover the fab new testing tool on Y ..read more

Trying to use social media without a strategy in place is like walking up Ben Nevis in flip-flops. It’s not impossible to make progress, but why would you want to make life difficult for yourself? And where do you start in creating a strategy that works? Especially when the pace of change in social media is quicker than a lizard on hot sand. ? Fortunately, Joy Foster, our chief TechPixie, has decided to rock the mic for one of her famous fly solos this week with an episode that explores your options when it comes to nailing the social media game in 2024. ?? So, take a listen to the golden n ..read more

If there’s anything guaranteed to shake you to the core, it’s divorce. For Tania Ross, it was utterly devasting, ripping away her career as a childminder, her home, and her mental wellbeing. ? Not that you’d know it to look at her today. Tania’s a purple-loving crochet queen who is smashing it out of the park as a copywriter, a peer educator supporting parents with neurodiverse kids AND a mentor for the Department of Education. Listen to Tania speak, and it feels like she could take on the world and win.  ?? After sofa surfing during her divorce and the stress and worry of wondering ho ..read more

If your Oodie or Hug n Snug is crawling to the washing machine because you’ve spent all winter hibernating in it, we’ve got the perfect replacement. Because, drum roll, please… TechPixies has launched its own stylish swag!!! ? ??? Thanks to our pals Jess Christie and Hannah Walker, founders of hand-printed organic clothing brand Northern Brights, you can now get your mitts on a range of sweaters, t-shirts and our personal faves – snuggly cowl neck hoodies – designed exclusively for TechPixies. Not only do Jess and Han LOVE stars as much as we do (you’ll love hearing why they pop a star on th ..read more