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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2018 Startup of the Year
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2017 Female Startup of the Year
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2016 Women’s Champion
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2016/17 ‘Grow it’ Award
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Do you ever find yourself putting off tasks because they just feel too daunting or overwhelming to start?
Oh good, not just us then! Yes, even here at TechPixies HQ we have been known to do just that.
However we will let you in on a little secret…
… once started most of these tasks are not half as daunting, overwhelming or time consuming as you may think!
This quote seems rather apt as we start another round of our Social Media Magic course this week and welcome new TechPixies into our community. Do say hello in the comments if you are one of them! 👋
Starting something new can sometimes feel a little bit scary or overwhelming, but this is your Monday reminder that you can do anything you set your mind to.
Start by breaking the bigger task down into smaller, more manageable tasks and then get started on the first one! It’s as simple as that!
Our course is structured so that you can work through it at your own pace, taking one bite sized lesson at a time. Let us know how you get on this week.
🌟 Let’s help each other get started this week. What is that one big, overwhelming task that you need to start this week? Will you? Let us know in the comments below. 👇👇👇
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Memories of the Olympics!!! In 2004 I missed out on the US archery team by just a few slots (6th and they took top 3). I went as a spectator and watched the opening ceremonies with my buddy Johnny. Cried the whole way through it was so emotional.
I spent another 4 years training full time, final ranking of 5th on the US Archery Team, an injury forcing me to effectively drop to the bottom of the list in the Olympic Trials. They took 2 women that year. I got to work in Beijing and came home engaged to my now husband, Tim Foster (Olympic Gold in Sydney 2000).
By 2012, I was married and mother to two beautiful children, I shot my last arrow in Feb 2010 in Italy when I was 8 months pregnant with my first child. I was supposed to work at the games again but a new second baby meant I went again as a spectator.
For every athlete that takes home gold, there are hundreds who just miss out and thousands who gave up years of their life and never even made the team. Even though I never 'made it' as an Olympian, I'm thankful for the experiences it gave me and the foundations in me that it developed for a successful future as an entrepreneur.
#bebraveandsparkle #olympics2021 #techpixies
Are you a problem solver?. We love a good brain teaser at TP HQ. Here’s one to get your teeth stuck into:
Until I am measured,
I am not known.
Yet you miss me
when I have flown.
What am I?
Answers in the comments, please 👇🏻👇🏼👇🏽👇🏾👇🏿
Why you might ask, are we giving you problems to solve? 🙋♀️
Well, it’s all thanks to Sherry Coutu, our inspirational guest on the Sparkle and Thrive Podcast this week.
She defines entrepreneurs as problem solvers. Granted, she’s talking about problems that are slightly bigger than the riddle above, but as she says in this clip, “Entrepreneurs just solve problems, we don’t accept the status quo. So if you don’t accept the status quo, don’t get mad, don’t winge, fix it...Find something you want to fix.”
Finding solutions to problems has seen Sherry become one of the UK’s most successful entrepreneurs. Like Dame Stephanie Shirley @damestephanie_ before her (we’re big fans!!!), Sherry has blazed a trail in tech, founding and then floating a $1 billion (Canadian dollar) company on the London Stock Exchange. 👏🏻👏🏼👏🏽👏🏾👏🏿
Today, she’s an angel investor, philanthropist and is STILL solving problems with her latest initiative, Digital Boost @digitalboost.org.uk
She has played BIG. HUGE, in fact. And it’ll come as no surprise to hear that she’s also inspired our own chief TechPixie. And as @techpixiejoy always says, “The best time to plant an oak tree was 20 years ago; the next best time is now.”
✨ ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE ✨
🎧 Tune in now: 👉TechPixies.com/episode96
Got a problem you need answering? Hop on to Digital Boost and find someone who can help? 👉 digitalboost.org.uk/iwdpartner/techpixies Or, if you want to share your skills to help others, why not volunteer your time? 👉 digitalboost.org.uk/iwdpartner-mentor/techpixies.
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I did NOT want to go on a run.
As I lay on my bed, exhausted beyond the point where even a nap would come easily, I knew what I needed to do.
I knew I did not want to do it, but I knew my body and soul needed it. My brain needed it, my nervous system needed it.
It took me one hour to talk myself into it. A whole hour to get up the courage to get my running clothes on and make my way to the shoe cupboard downstairs.
I decided to listen to a book I love for the second time around, @jamiekernlima’s book ‘Believe it!’
Eventually I found myself on the pavement, being pulled towards the river. As the sun set, I was so thankful I had somehow managed to get myself out the door.
Then something magical happened. As I neared the half way point of my 10k run, I saw a bunny and then another one and then another. Eventually I counted 8 in total that crossed my path.
I believe very strongly in the messages from nature. I was of course curious what this message was telling me as very rarely, if ever, does a rabbit cross my path in Oxford.
Here’s what I found when I looked it up… ‘So, if a rabbit has crossed your path, in most cases it means that you need to make important changes in your life. There is no doubt that if a rabbit crossed your path, it could be a very important omen for you. It means that in the near future you can expect prosperity and abundance.’
The last time I went for a long run listening to Jamie’s book, which is heavily spiritually guided, I was followed home by a swan.
I looked that up too (of course!).
‘If swan has glided into your path, she will help show you find knew ways of thinking, breathing and going with the flow. She asks that you accept your ability to know what lies ahead. Be sure to pay attention to your feminine intuition, hunches and gut instincts. Remember your inner grace and inner beauty. Let it shine forth for those around you to see.’
In the end, I was so glad I went for the run. The power of Jamie’s story combined with the powerful presence of nature was so worth it.
Today I found myself practically chomping at the bit to go for my run, thankful for the extra boost yesterday gave me.
#bebraveandsparkle #techpixies
What does it take to play big?. We know y’all 💖 the Sparkle and Thrive podcast. But when the Pixies at HQ aren’t diving into our awesome back catalogue, you’ll find us popping in our headphones to tune into the podcasts on our playlist. And, more often than not, Jimmy’s Jobs of the Future is on repeat.
Jimmy McLoughlin, the man behind this brilliant podcast, is a legend here at TechPixes. He’s the man who ensured Theresa May is now the proud owner of a TechPixies’ mug 😆 when he arranged for the former PM to pay a momentous visit to TechPixies back in 2017. 👏🏻👏🏼👏🏽👏🏾👏🏿
As we said, LEGEND! 🦸
And given that when it comes to playing big, it doesn’t get much bigger than running the country, we figured Jimmy would have an insight or two on what it takes to lead and dream big.
So, strap in peeps! This fascinating episodes delves into Jimmy’s time as an adviser to Theresa May, how he started his podcast while being a stay-at-home dad, and why we all need to support the #AskHerToStand @5050parliament campaign.
🗳️ @techpixiejoy for PM (just saying!).
🎧 Watch/listen now 👉 TechPixies.com/episode95
And if you want to start your transformational journey SIGN UP NOW for our Social Media Magic course 👉 https://techpixies.com/socialmediamagic/
☝️But be quick - the cart is only open until tomorrow 10pm.
What would you do if you were PM for the day? Tell us in the comments below. 👇🏻👇🏼👇🏽👇🏾👇🏿
#TechPixies #SparkleAndThrivePodcast #newpodcastepisode #podcastsforwomen #wednesdaywisdom✨ #jobsofthefuture #playingbig #onlinebusinesstips #instagramforbusiness #smallbusinesstips @jimmysjobs
TechPixies was the start of a phenomenal journey.. Meet TechPixie Tracy, @sociallytracy, who joined TechPixies after a break from the workplace raising her children and caring for her mother-in-law.
Tracy knew that in order to return to the workplace she had to update her skills, she never thought this would lead to running her own successful business helping others create video content.
Throughout the TechPixies course Tracy grew in confidence & uncovered her passion for all things video. She worked through the modules & successfully completed the course. Tracy took her new social media skills &, with the support of the TechPixie community & life coaching from @youcomingalive, she launched her own business.⠀
She now helps others create video content, from filming to editing & everything in between, so that they can upskill & master their online presence. Her online courses are always fun & full of so much information to get people creating and editing video content for their social pages using nothing more than the phone they already own. Just ask our TechPixies who have learnt advanced reels skills with Tracy!
“I couldn't have ever envisioned coming this far. But it was Joy (@techpixiejoy) who educated me, supported me and encouraged me to go far further than I ever could have thought possible.”
🌟 An incredible journey Tracy 🎉 We are so proud of all you have already achieved and we always look forward to seeing your next reel! 🎉🥂 We raise a glass to you and celebrate your success with the obligatory @techpixies dance 💃🏽
☝️If, like Tracy, you’d like to upskill in all things social media & uncover your passions then SIGN UP NOW for our transformational course - Social Media Magic 👉 https://techpixies.com/socialmediamagic
☝️But be quick - the cart is only open until Thursday 10pm.
🌟 Where will your journey take you? Let us know your dreams & goals in the comments below. 👇👇👇
#TechPixies #socialmediatraining #socialmediaskills #digitalskills #onlinecourse #womeninbusinessuk #womenfreelancers #digitalskills #workingwomen #workingmumlife #womeninspirewomen #reelstraining #womensupportingwomeninbusiness #startabusiness #smallbizuk
🌟 Do you agree?
And what better place to see this in action than in our TechPixies community where women are supporting each other to achieve incredible things every day!
🌟 By signing up to our Social Media Magic course you will not just update your tech & social media skills, you will be joining an incredible community of women who are there to support you on your journey and cheer you every step of the way.
☝️But don’t just take our word for it, look at what our TechPixies students have to say ☝️
🌟 We had an incredible week in our Social Media Superhero Bootcamp! If you joined us what were your biggest takeaways from the week? Let us know in the comments 👇
🌟 And join us today as we want to celebrate each and everyone of you as you take the next steps towards your goals. Give us a whoop 🙌 or a cheer 🥳 in the comments below 👇 And tag a friend who has supported you on your journey.
☝️ Our transformational course, Social Media Magic is now open for enrolment. Head to the link in our bio where you can sign up. ☝️ Will you join our community this week?
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Meet the team behind TechPixies!!
⭐️ Aby - our new head of support and community management
⭐️ Juliet - our resident life coaching in training, scholarship and enrolment support
⭐️ Colby - our video and podcast editor
⭐️ Lisa - our brand manager
⭐️ Sarah - our finances manager
⭐️ Phoebe - our curriculum support manager
⭐️ Angie - our social media manager for LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook as well as coach for Twitter and Facebook
⭐️ Amira - my new fairy God-daughter (the actual daughter of LaShelle, our head of orientation
This is just a small fraction of the amazing team behind the dream of helping women return to work, change careers or start a business leveraging social media.
I am so thankful for their support!!!
Can you guess how many people out our team (now at 18!) we’re #TechPixies themselves?
#bebraveandsparkle
Do what you love. One sleep to go! 🎉 Not that we’re sleeping much right now… we’re like kids on Christmas Eve!!!
We’ve got the bunting out here at TP HQ, because, erm, well, we might have mentioned that...
⭐ the one, the only, the simply brilliant @hollytucker ⭐
is swinging by our Joy Book Club for a live Q&A TOMORROW (scream!) 🤩🤩🤩
We’re in 💖 with Holly’s book, Do What You Love, Love What You Do, and its core message is one that has inspired this week’s podcast episode.
In fact, doing what you love and loving what you do is exactly the philosophy @techpixiejoy tapped into when she started her business journey. And, hold on to your hats because we’re giving you 40 delicious minutes of pure gold from our fab founder on the Sparkle and Thrive podcast this week.
⏰ NEW SERIES KLAXON ⏰
Whoop! We’ve got some incredible guests lined up who’ll be sharing their inspirational stories and top tips on how they’ve played big in business. But, first, it’s Joy and, as usual, she’s on fire! 🔥
You’re gonna wanna tune in to hear why:
✨ to play big you need to play small
✨ you need to tap into the ‘Be, Do, Have’ model
✨ you gotta start hanging out in the room that says ‘What if I could...’
🎧 Watch/listen now 👉 TechPixies.com/episode94
Oh, and if you want to know how you can play big, come and check out our Social Media Superhero Bootcamp happening right now!!! Get social media working for you and your business and come away with a CPD certificate to show off your skills. 👏 You can also go VIP for some invaluable in-depth coaching sessions with Joy and access to full replays of the training sessions (link in bio) ☝🏻☝🏼☝🏽☝🏾☝🏿
On the Bootcamp right now? Give us a shout-out in the comments. 👇👇
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Weekly Tips
[Episode 96] Anything is possible. Sherry Coutu on entrepreneurship, angel investment and playing BIG
21/07/2021
When we were young, our heroes included the likes of Floella Benjamin, Tony Hart, and Long Distance Clara (yes, we know we’re showing our age!). 🚛 For Sherry Coutu, arguably one of the UK’s most successful serial entrepreneurs, she was inspired by someone in a different league: Dame Stephanie ‘Steve’ Shirley. Dame Stephanie showed Sherry…[Episode 95] From Downing Street to Diapers. Playing big in politics and podcasts with Jimmy McLoughlin, a former adviser to Theresa May
13/07/2021
Days don’t get much bigger than when the Prime Minister pops in to say ‘hi’. 👋 Back in 2017, Joy Foster received a call that set in motion one of the most incredible days in the wonderful world of TechPixies. This was the day Theresa May swung by to check out exactly how Joy sprinkles…[Episode 94] Want to know how to play big? Hear how Joy Foster, our fab founder, did it with one simple question
07/07/2021
5, 4, 3, 2, 1, Go! 🚀 Go and get out of your comfort zone 🚀 Go pick up the phone to that client…boss…investor 🚀 Go invest in our Social Media Superhero Bootcamp 😉 We’ve got Mel Robbins to thank for the 5-second rule, and it’s one that Joy, our rather awesome founder, has been…[Episode 93] Don’t let barriers get in your way. How Toni Kent thrived to achieve a freelance life she loves
30/06/2021
There’s a brilliant exercise in this week’s episode that you need to hear (check it out at 30:14). It’s Toni Kent’s version of a TechPixies BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal, in case you’re wondering) and it helped her work out what she REALLY wanted. Today, Toni, our guest on the Sparkle and Thrive Podcast, is…[Episode 92] Where do you go for financial support? Yvonne Greeves, director of Women in Business at NatWest Group, provides some answers
23/06/2021
We can’t lie. Our maths lessons were spent writing ‘hello’ on our calculators and wondering how useful the phrase ‘SOHCAHTOA’ would be in life! But when you’re running a business – as excruciating as this might be (for some people at least) – you have to make friends with your numbers. You need to cosy…[Episode 91] The power of semi-passive income. How Lisa Johnson went from £30K in debt to building a multi-million-pound business in just four years
16/06/2021
Trigger alert: this week’s episode touches on bullying and suicide. If you are affected by any of the issues raised, check out the links below for details of organisations that can offer support. If you prefer, you could also choose to tune in from 09:47 minutes.* Lisa Johnson is proof that you can rewrite your…
