TechPixies is an award-winning CPD Accredited social enterprise helping women to upskill with Social Media, MailChimp and WordPress. Since 2015, we’ve helped hundreds of women return to work, change careers and launch businesses leveraging modern technology.
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DIGITAL COURSE OF THE YEAR
The DigitalWomen Awards in association with Natwest Business and the Federation of Small Businesses celebrate women working in digital and digital business from their amazing community and beyond who are doing the most incredible work in the digital space they operate in, those who are making the right moves and going beyond and above what is usually expected. The awards were open to women working in digital and entrepreneurship and entrants go through a rigorous judging process by their esteemed panel.
2018 Startup of the Year
WINNER
2017 Female Startup of the Year
WINNER
2016 Women’s Champion
HIGHLY COMMENDED
2016/17 ‘Grow it’ Award
WINNER
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📚 We’ve read some brilliant books in the #joybookclub so far this year. Which has been your favourite so far?
📖 In May we are thrilled to welcome Brita Fernandez Schmidt (@britafs), author of Fears to Fierce to book club for an author Q&A on Thursday 13th May at 11am (pop it in your diary now!).
Brita has spent 25 years championing women's rights across the world, nurturing her own fierce and inspiring others to do the same. Her book which is full of both storytelling & practical tools will inspire you to ‘ignite your fierce’ & reach those SMART goals that you are working towards.
📚 Link in bio to sign up to Book Club ☝️
✨ WIN ✨
We have a copy of this brilliant book to give away!
If you’d like to be in with a chance to win:
✨ Like this post and follow @techpixies
✨ Let us know in the comments below what ‘ignites your fierce’ 👇👇👇
🌟 SHARE this post to your stories if your community would like to win a copy of this book & join Joy Book Club.📚
✨ The competition closes this Friday 16th April at 10am and we will draw one winner at random. The winner will be announced on Instagram and contacted directly via social media for address details. UK entries only and this competition is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by Instagram.
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🌟 Do you regularly set aside time just for you? Time to do something that you love - setting aside those chores, that last email (there’s always one more!) or other commitments.
Maybe you love to get outdoors, gardening, painting, exercising, reading, learning, cooking, whatever it is that makes you happy.
🌟 So whilst we take a break from the course this week why don’t you get outside or get creative? Taking time out can often lead to some great ideas - we’d love to know where you find inspiration this week (let us know in the comments 👇)
If you need a nudge in the right direction to down tools and do something for yourself then why don’t you:
👩 Catch up with friends - oh how we’ve missed seeing people in person!
🧘♀️ Get your body moving with @glofitand50fit or @coasthealthandfitness.
🌱 Get green fingered in the garden - check out @katietownsendgardendesign for tips & ideas.
🚶♀️Take some (more!) walks - take a look at @walkthethames or @wideeyedlondon.
🎸 Get Musical - @theawesomeukuleleacademy is a great place to start.
🧶 Maybe you fancy getting crafty - @funkymakers has plenty of ideas.
🧑🍳 Try something new in the kitchen - @florasfoodandkitchen has lots of recipes for you to try.
If you struggle with setting aside regular time to do the things you enjoy you could always join our #tp67daychallenge and set that as your challenge. Check out the challenge hashtag for more information & to see what others have been up to.
And to all those reopening this week after lock-down we hope you have a wonderful week.
🌟 We'd love to know how you spend your ‘you time’? Let us know in the comments👇
#TechPixies #BeBraveAndSparkle
#mondaymotivations #MotivationalMondays #mondaythoughts #selfcarefirst #selfcareroutine #wellnesswarrior #wellnesslifestyle #lifeadvice #womeninspiringwomen #womenempowerwomen #womensupportingwomen #timemanagementtips #timemanagementskills #prioritiesfirst #prioritiseyourself #mentalhealthfitness #femalehealth #womenshealthmatters #healthandwellnesstips #stressawarenessmonth #onlinecommunity #findyourtribe
🌟 Have you got time to share?
We know that our TechPixie community is incredibly supportive of one another, always there with a kind word, advice or skills to share. Could we extend that support & kindness to an organisation in need this year?
The Cornavirus pandemic has left many small businesses & charities struggling, often down to the lack of digital skills, not knowing how to take their offering online or serve their customers digitally, many have had to close or let go of staff.
Luckily for them Sherry Coutu has developed a programme, in partnership with BCG Digital Ventures (@bcgdv) & Founders4Schools (@f4sevents), to connect these businesses & charities with digital experts to offer one to one mentoring, workshops & a resource library all for free!
And TechPixies have recently partnered with this new charity venture, @digitalboost.org.uk.
We are hoping that you, our fabulous TechPixies community, will be generous with your time, put your skills to the test & volunteer as a mentor.
Digital Boost will aim to match you with an organisation that you are passionate about, & you can help them thrive. By signing up you will also get the opportunity to connect with a network of experts from top companies in tech, consulting & finance - @google have already pledged staff time.
Digital Boost are looking for experts in digital marketing, content strategy, Facebook Ads, SEO, email marketing, design, branding, website development and more…
If everyone in our community signed up & donated just 1 hour a week we would contribute 31,200 hours in 12 months!
You can register via TechPixies using the link in our bio ☝️
Could you spare some of your time to help an organisation in need & share some of your TechPixies knowledge (or another area of your expertise)?
#TechPixies #BeBraveAndSparkle
#communityofwomen #onlinecommunity #socialmediatraining #skillsfortomorrow #digitalboost #beamentor #mentorprogram #volunteeropportunities #digitalexperts #womeninspirewomen #workingwomen #smallbizuk #smallbusinessuk #smallbusinessadvice #smallbusinesscoach #ukcharity #digitalskills #instagramtraining #womeninbusinessrock #womenfreelancers
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✨🌟Are you ready for some Social Media Magic? 🌟✨
Would you like to transform your life in just 90 days?
☝️ Then head to the link in our bio where you can sign up to our transformational course - Social Media Magic. ☝️
But don’t just take our word for it, look at what our TechPixie students have to say ☝️
🌟 We had an incredible week in our Social Media Superhero Bootcamp! We were thrilled to have each and everyone of you who joined us there. What was your biggest takeaway from the week? Let us know in the comments 👇
It’s no coincidence that this week’s life coaching topic on our Social Media Magic Course is reflection as we come to the end of our latest six week round of learning.
It is so important to take time to reflect, so that you can review and acknowledge your progress (& if you’ve been actively partaking in our Bootcamp or studying on our Social Media Magic course you will have #wins to share, so please do!👇).
Take a moment to reflect on your last week/month/quarter and celebrate the progress you have made. These regular reflections and celebrations build confidence and enable you to review and reassess your goals.
🌟TechPixies, what do you now know (about yourself or social media) that you didn’t before you became a TechPixie? 👇
#TechPixies #BeBraveAndSparkle
🌟 Are you looking to change careers, return to work or start a business that is flexible around your family?
Lucy (@ljohnstonesocial) joined the TechPixies community in September and has gone on to launch her own social media agency specialising in helping other mums succeed with their online businesses.
Prior to joining TechPixies, Lucy left a long-term career as she knew she needed a change after having her children. In July 2020 she started working on a business idea that would be flexible around childcare. However she was overwhelmed with the large amount of (often conflicting) information she was finding online.
“I just didn’t know where to start. That’s when I came across TechPixies. I signed up for their Social Media Magic course in September and haven’t looked back!”
Lucy is now a Social Media Coach and Manager offering coaching on branding, content creation, platform management, auditing platforms & leveraging the power of Social Media through organic strategies.
“TechPixies have provided me with so much more than amazing training. One of the biggest hurdles there is in becoming a business owner is having the right mindset to keep going, and this is something that TechPixies prioritise. If it hadn’t been for TechPixies, I would not be where I am today. Thank you everyone at TechPixies - you've helped me to change my life.”
🌟 Amazing work Lucy! 🎉 We are thrilled that you joined our TechPixies community & are donning those brave pants daily and thriving! 🥂 We raise a glass to you & celebrate your success with the obligatory @techpixies dance 💃🏽
🌟 Like Lucy have you ever struggled with knowing where to start? Maybe TechPixies could help you gain some clarity and uncover your superpowers? Let us know in the comments below 👇
#TechPixies #BeBraveAndSparkle
Have you ever felt like a tech dinosaur or a social media imposter?
⚡ Do you want to uncover your superpowers and start your journey to becoming a Social Media Superhero in just 7 days? ⚡
Then join our Social Media Superhero Bootcamp starting tomorrow.
Perhaps you are looking to return to work, change careers, start a business or learn how to use social media effectively for your own business.
Whatever you are looking to achieve with TechPixies you will not be doing it alone. We have a thriving community of women who have enhanced their knowledge, skills and confidence so that they can take the next steps to move forward closer to their goals. And you can too!
This week our TechPixies life coaching focus is ‘Take Action’. Yes, our students will be talking about getting started and taking the next steps to ensure they are moving ever closer to their goals. And you can do that too!
Sometimes the hardest part is getting started, take that first step today to move you closer to your goal just like Jane (@janehydephotography), Padma (@careersuccessbydesign), Marianne (@sociallymaz), Carol (@coolwooldesign), Clare (@coasthealthandfitness), Charlotte (@funkymakers), Gloria (@glofitand50fit), Carolyn (@langdonhyde) and many, many more!
✨ Our Social Media Superhero Bootcamp starts TOMORROW, Monday March 22nd. Join us! Link in bio to sign up.☝️
✨ TechPixies what would you say to anyone thinking about signing up? Should they join us? ✨
#TechPixies #BeBraveAndSparkle
Have you had to pivot your business offering this last year?
Paula from @pentopeg has.
Pen to Peg is a Fashion Design Consultancy offering garment design & development services to companies that don’t have their own design and technical teams. She also designs & supplies branded promotional products supporting brands from concept to delivery. Indeed, it is Paula you need to thank for the fabulous TechPixie facemasks, headscarves and hankies that she designed and produced for our FAB boxes!
Pen to Peg began as a side-hustle for Paula back in 2016 alongside her work as a corporatewear designer. Towards the end of 2019 she decided to venture out on her own full time and so Pen to Peg was born. However, as for so many, the 2020 coronavirus lockdown saw Paula’s dream business suddenly disappear as the need for corporatewear, workwear and branded garments vanished as everyone was staying at home (in their pj’s & activewear!).
Luckily for Paula (& us!) it was at this time that she came across TechPixies and, as someone who was always keen to learn, develop and grow, she saw an opportunity to add a new string to her bow. She had always wanted to learn how to leverage Social Media for her business and now, not only is she doing that phenomenally well for @pentopeg (go & check out her fabulous puzzle feed - you can certainly see her eye for design coming through!), but she is also offering Social Media Services to others in the design world.
“Techpixies has given me the confidence to follow my dream and set my own business up. Coaching has helped me with self doubt. Taking control of my future and opening up doors by having social media management as an added skill has definitely given me an added string to my creative bow!”
🌟 We have loved being part of your journey Paula and we will be keeping our eyes on the next pieces of your puzzle grid. 🥂 We raise a glass to you and celebrate your success with the obligatory @techpixies dance 💃🏽
What TechPixie products would you like to see Paula designing next? 👇
#TechPixies #BeBraveAndSparkle
🌷 🌸 Happy Mother’s Day! 🌸 🌷
Another year brings another lockdown Mothers Day where many of us are still unable to see our families in person which can make this day emotional for us all. We hope that this year some of you may have been able to go for a nice walk with your mum or meet for a natter ‘on a park bench’! Whatever you have done today, we hope that it has been a happy day.
We know this day can be hard for some, especially those of you who have lost your mothers, or who haven't been able to have children, but we want you to know that we are sending you all virtual hugs.
And to all you wonderful mothers in our community we hope that you have been thoroughly spoiled today (especially those who have started this year on homeschooling duty!)
What are you up to this evening? Have you got your feet up, relaxing, ready for another supercharged week next week? Or are you sat down planning out your week and goals (did any of you buy the @fullfocusplanner after last week's post?)? We always love to hear from our community, let us know in the comments below 👇👇👇
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#mothersday2021 #happymotheringsunday #mothersdayideas #mothersdaycelebration #mothersdaycelebrations #sundaymood #communityofwomen #findyourtribe #onlinecommunity #mumpreneuruk #thismumcan #mumsinbiz #mumlifeuk #mumbloggeruk #workforwhatyouwant #enjoythelittlethings #workingmumlife #mumsofinstagram #mumover40 #mumsinbiz
Don’t know your sales funnels from your lead magnets? Your email automations from your filters? Then you need to get in touch with TechPixie Amy @amygreenvirtualassistant
Amy supports female CEOs with email management systems, campaigns & strategies and she is a whizz when it comes to collating the metrics needed to make informed decisions about your marketing efforts.
Amy is a military wife & after spending seven years at home with her children, she was desperate to return to work, but she wanted to find something flexible to fit around her family. In the summer of 2019 she decided to become a Virtual Assistant. It was slow at first, but at the start of 2020 Amy joined TechPixies & she began to find her flow.
“Techpixies started this whole journey off for me. They made me believe that I could achieve something, just for me. They provided me with skills and information from a practical point of view, but also a mindset and hunger to learn that has enabled me to grow as a person & make decisions in my business that have meant I now contribute to my family income and have work that fits in with family life.”
🌟 Amazing work Amy! 🎉 We are thrilled that you joined our TechPixies community & are donning those brave pants daily! 🥂 We raise a glass to you & celebrate your success with the obligatory @techpixies dance 💃🏽
Give us a 💻 in the comments if you could do with some help with your emails.👇 And who else, like Amy, feels they have to wear their brave pants daily? 👇
#TechPixies #BeBraveAndSparkle
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