This Mum Loves Tech

Nicola Walsh
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Hi, I'm Nicola Walsh and welcome to the "This Mum Loves Tech" podcast. I'm passionate about empowering female entrepreneurs to overcome the tech obstacles that can stop you from growing your online business. In each episode I'll be sharing my top tech tips and essential tools that can help you with running your business. I'll also be talking to other amazing female business owners who are using tech to help automate, market and sell their products and services. Don't forget to check the show notes for any useful links and resources that have been mentioned.

  1. 46. Sales and Mindset Strategy: Making Selling Feel Easy with Lisa Yelland

    9 Jun

    46. Sales and Mindset Strategy: Making Selling Feel Easy with Lisa Yelland

    This Mum Loves Tech Episode 46: Sales and Mindset Strategy - Making Selling Feel Easy with Lisa Yelland Do you dread the thought of having to sell your services? In this special one-off episode, I’m joined by sales consultant and trainer Lisa Yelland to completely reframe what it means to be "salesy" in your business. Lisa's sharing how shifting your mindset can unlock revenue without adding to your workload. In this episode, we chatted about: ✅ Why your energy says so much more than a perfect sales script. ✅ How your brain tricks you into avoiding revenue-generating tasks. ✅ Why intelligent business owners beat themselves up for not knowing how to sell instinctively. ✅ How to find the right balance between a structured approach and a natural conversation. ✅ Plus a sneak peek from Lisa's interactive sales session at my Live event on 30th June. Lisa will be speaking at my Community and Connection Live event on the 30th of June, and she isn’t just going to be talking. She has designed a completely interactive, tried-and-tested sales activity for the room. It is a safe, guided space where you might even make sales on the day before she has finished speaking! READY TO MAKE SALES IN THE ROOM? If you want to experience Lisa's amazing selling energy in person and walk away with actions actually taken on your business, you need to be in the room on the 30th of June. We have built this day to give you breathing space, real community connection, and zero speaker overwhelm. Don't leave your 2026 business growth to guesswork. Grab your ticket for Community and Connection Live before it's too late - https://pages.thismumlovestech.co.uk/event Connect with Lisa Yelland: Download Lisa’s Free 7-Day Sales Activator Guide: https://www.lisayellandcoaching.com/7day/ Visit Lisa's Website: https://www.lisayellandcoaching.com/   LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lisa-yelland-coaching/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisa_yelland_coaching/ -------------------------- Discover More With This Mum Loves Tech: 1. Download FREE Time-Saving Tech Checklist 👉 https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/checklist/ 2. Ask your questions in the FREE Facebook group 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/thismumlovestech 3. Follow This Mum Loves Tech on Instagram for the latest updates 👉 https://www.instagram.com/thismumlovestech 4. Find more This Mum Loves Tech episodes 👉 https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/podcast/

    45 min
  2. 45. Instagram Marketing - Creating a Strategy for Business Growth and Sales without Burnout with Laura Gooderson

    6 Mar

    45. Instagram Marketing - Creating a Strategy for Business Growth and Sales without Burnout with Laura Gooderson

    This Mum Loves Tech Episode 45: Instagram Marketing - Creating a Strategy for Business Growth and Sales without Burnout with Laura Gooderson Is your Instagram strategy actually bringing in clients, or is it just causing burnout? In this episode, I’m joined by Instagram specialist Laura Gooderson from LG Insightful Brands. Laura shares her three-step process for Instagram success: Growth, Trust, and Conversion. We discuss how to niche down to your most profitable audience, why "boosted posts" aren't as scary as you think, and the reality of running two businesses while managing a hectic family schedule. In this episode, we chatted about: ✅ The 3-part strategy every Instagram post needs to follow. ✅ How to niche down to attract your most profitable clients. ✅ Why "throwing spaghetti at the wall" is ruining your engagement. ✅ The truth about managing "The Juggle" and working in the early mornings vs. late nights.  ✅ How Laura’s membership helped me double my Instagram following in just 6 months! Want More Support with Your Instagram Strategy? Laura will be delivering an exclusive masterclass inside the This Mum Loves Tech Membership called "From Scroll to Follow: How to Attract the Right People With Planned Content." She’ll be showing us how to create content that actually connects to our offers without the overwhelm. 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 Laura Gooderson, LG Insightful Brands: Download Laura's Free Instagram Bio Masterclass & E-book: https://welcome.lg-ib.co.uk/free-guide-mastering-instagram-for-business-page-294195 Visit Laura’s Website and find out more about her membership: https://www.lg-ib.co.uk Follow Laura on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lg_insightful_brands/ Connect with Laura on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-gooderson-ba-msc-1962a830/ This episode marks a temporary pause for the This Mum Loves Tech podcast. There are 45 incredible episodes released now for you to enjoy while I take a short break. Thank you so much for tuning in and I will be back soon for season two.  ---------------- Discover More With This Mum Loves Tech: Join the FREE Email List Lift Off challenge starting 16th March 👉 https://pages.thismumlovestech.co.uk/challengeAsk your questions in the FREE Facebook group 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/thismumlovestechFollow This Mum Loves Tech on Instagram for the latest updates 👉 https://www.instagram.com/thismumlovestechFind more This Mum Loves Tech episodes 👉 https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/podcast/

    38 min
  3. 44. LinkedIn Strategy for Small Business: How to Build Connections in 2026 with Beth Kirk

    20 Feb

    44. LinkedIn Strategy for Small Business: How to Build Connections in 2026 with Beth Kirk

    This Mum Loves Tech Episode 44: LinkedIn Strategy for Small Business: How to Build Connections in 2026 with Beth Kirk Are you ignoring LinkedIn because it feels a bit too "serious"? In this episode, I’m joined by LinkedIn expert Beth Kirk from Socially Oxford. Beth explains why LinkedIn is the number one priority for her marketing and how it helps her attract bigger business leads with real budgets. We discuss how to move past the "fear" of posting and why your profile image is actually your most powerful tool for growing your network. In this episode, we chatted about: ✅ Why LinkedIn still offers great organic reach compared to other platforms. ✅ The "Step Change": How Beth grew her business by niching down. ✅ 2026 Statistics: Why 4 in 5 LinkedIn users are business decision-makers. ✅ Quick tip to make your profile more authentic and visible. Beth will also be delivering a masterclass inside the This Mum Loves Tech Membership, where she’ll be sharing What's Working On LinkedIn In 2026 and busting some common LinkedIn myths that everyone should ignore. If you don’t want to figure out LinkedIn (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 Beth Kirk, Socially Oxford: Download Beth’s 26 LinkedIn Tips for SME's in 2026: https://www.sociallyoxford.co.uk/resources/Visit Beth’s Website: https://www.sociallyoxford.co.uk/Connect with Beth on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethkirkdigitalmarketer/Follow Beth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sociallyoxford/ -------------- Discover More With This Mum Loves Tech: Download FREE Time-Saving Tech Checklist 👉 https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/checklist/ Ask your questions in the FREE Facebook group 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/thismumlovestech Follow This Mum Loves Tech on Instagram for the latest updates 👉 https://www.instagram.com/thismumlovestech Find more This Mum Loves Tech episodes 👉 https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/podcast/

    40 min
  4. 43. Supporting Your Health While Running a Business, Building a Personal Health Toolkit to Prevent Burnout with Lesley Waldron

    6 Feb

    43. Supporting Your Health While Running a Business, Building a Personal Health Toolkit to Prevent Burnout with Lesley Waldron

    This Mum Loves Tech Episode 43: Supporting Your Health While Running a Business, Building a Personal Health Toolkit to Prevent Burnout with Lesley Waldron In this episode, I’m joined by women’s health coach Lesley Waldron to talk about women’s health for business owners, and why supporting your health while running a business is key to preventing burnout. We explore how energy, focus and motivation naturally change, particularly during perimenopause and menopause, why one-size-fits-all health advice doesn’t work, and how small, sustainable changes can support long-term wellbeing alongside business growth. In this episode, we chatted about: ✅ Why women aren’t meant to operate at the same pace every day ✅ How hormones impact energy and productivity ✅ Supporting your health through perimenopause and menopause ✅ Why progress isn’t linear and that’s not failure ✅ Building a health toolkit that evolves with your life If this episode has reminded you that your health toolkit matters just as much as your tech toolkit, and you’d like ongoing support to put simple systems in place that actually work around your life, you can join the This Mum Loves Tech Membership. Inside the membership, you’ll get weekly tech support from me, access to expert-led masterclasses, and a community of business owners building sustainable businesses without burning out. Find out more here: https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/membership/ Connect with Lesley Waldron, Health Coach: Download Lesley’s 4 Pillars of Perimenopause Wellbeing guide: https://www.lesleywaldron.co.uk/4-pillars-of-perimenopause LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesley-waldron/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lesleywaldronhealthcoach YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lesleywaldronhealth Discover More With This Mum Loves Tech: Download FREE Time-Saving Tech Checklist 👉 https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/checklist/ Ask your questions in the FREE Facebook group 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/thismumlovestech Follow This Mum Loves Tech on Instagram for the latest updates 👉 https://www.instagram.com/thismumlovestech Find more This Mum Loves Tech episodes 👉 https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/podcast/

    43 min
  5. 42. How Accountability Is the Key to Turning Business Goals Into Action with Toni Addinall

    23 Jan

    42. How Accountability Is the Key to Turning Business Goals Into Action with Toni Addinall

    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 Discover More With This Mum Loves Tech: Download FREE Time-Saving Tech Checklist 👉 https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/checklist/Ask your questions in the FREE Facebook group 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/thismumlovestechFollow This Mum Loves Tech on Instagram for the latest updates 👉 https://www.instagram.com/thismumlovestechFind more This Mum Loves Tech episodes 👉 https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/podcast/

    47 min
  6. 41. Why Your Instagram Strategy Needs a 2026 Refresh with Sarah Donoghue

    15 Jan

    41. Why Your Instagram Strategy Needs a 2026 Refresh with Sarah Donoghue

    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 Discover More With This Mum Loves Tech: Download FREE Time-Saving Tech Checklist 👉 https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/checklist/Ask your questions in the FREE Facebook group 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/thismumlovestechFollow This Mum Loves Tech on Instagram for the latest updates 👉 https://www.instagram.com/thismumlovestechFind more This Mum Loves Tech episodes 👉 https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/podcast/

    39 min
  7. 40. Avoiding Goal Setting Overwhelm: Creating a business strategy that fits with family life with Jen Lister

    9 Jan

    40. Avoiding Goal Setting Overwhelm: Creating a business strategy that fits with family life with Jen Lister

    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/ ---------------- Discover More With This Mum Loves Tech: Download FREE Time-Saving Tech Checklist 👉 https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/checklist/ Ask your questions in the FREE Facebook group 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/thismumlovestech Follow This Mum Loves Tech on Instagram for the latest updates 👉 https://www.instagram.com/thismumlovestech Find more This Mum Loves Tech episodes 👉 https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/podcast/

    40 min
  8. 39. 2025 Review & 2026 Plans: The Year of Connection

    2 Jan

    39. 2025 Review & 2026 Plans: The Year of Connection

    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/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/ Discover More With This Mum Loves Tech: Download FREE Time-Saving Tech Checklist 👉 https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/checklist/ Ask your questions in the FREE Facebook group 👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/thismumlovestech Follow This Mum Loves Tech on Instagram for the latest updates 👉 https://www.instagram.com/thismumlovestech Find more This Mum Loves Tech episodes 👉 https://thismumlovestech.co.uk/podcast/

    36 min
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Hi, I'm Nicola Walsh and welcome to the "This Mum Loves Tech" podcast. I'm passionate about empowering female entrepreneurs to overcome the tech obstacles that can stop you from growing your online business. In each episode I'll be sharing my top tech tips and essential tools that can help you with running your business. I'll also be talking to other amazing female business owners who are using tech to help automate, market and sell their products and services. Don't forget to check the show notes for any useful links and resources that have been mentioned.

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  • Creator
    Nicola Walsh
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    47
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Nicola Walsh
  • Show Website
    This Mum Loves Tech

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