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NAB YOUR FREE FLOURISH ENTREPRENEURIAL WHEEL OF LIFE: [LINK COMING SOON - DM ME ON INSTA & I'LL SEND IT THROUGH] DM me on insta if you found this episode useful: www.instagram.com/theflourishmentor/ I am so passionate that as entrepreneurs, we HAVE to have a strategy for our wellbeing, not just our businesses. Ultimately, wellbeing can lead to greater levels of motivation, productivity and success. That's why I became a Positive Psychology coach, as well as a Digital Marketing strategist and today I want to share 5 PosPsych-based tools that you can use to check-in with yourself... ***** Like what you hear? Don't miss a single episode, subscribe to the podcast today. ***** Buy your flourish deck of cards: www.holly-wood.co.uk/flourish-prompt-cards/ For my picks of business and personal development books, head here: www.amazon.co.uk/shop/_hollygoeslightly Facebook more your thing? Come join my free facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/4533668186707012 ***** To work with me: www.holly-wood.co.uk/ ***** OTHER WAYS TO CONNECT: instagram.com/_hollygoeslightly twitter.com/hollynicol pinterest.co.uk/HollyWoodFlourish/ linkedin.com/in/hollynicol/

SIGN UP FREE FOR THE ULTIMATE CLIENT ATTRACTION CHALLENGE NOW: https://www.holly-wood.co.uk/free-5-day-challenge-for-solopreneurs/ DM me on insta if you found this episode useful: www.instagram.com/theflourishmentor/ Something I hear a lot, is "I just got knocked back", "they said I was too expensive", "I never get enquiries from my ideal client"... so today I'm inviting you to consider whether these 5 things are stopping you from securing sales from your IC... ***** Like what you hear? Don't miss a single episode, subscribe to the podcast today. ***** Buy your flourish deck of cards: www.holly-wood.co.uk/flourish-prompt-cards/ For my picks of business and personal development books, head here: www.amazon.co.uk/shop/_hollygoeslightly Facebook more your thing? Come join my free facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/4533668186707012 ***** To work with me: www.holly-wood.co.uk/ ***** OTHER WAYS TO CONNECT: instagram.com/_hollygoeslightly twitter.com/hollynicol pinterest.co.uk/HollyWoodFlourish/ linkedin.com/in/hollynicol/

COME JOIN ME IN-PERSON & NAB YOUR EARLY BIRD TICKET TO MY MANCHESTER EVENT THIS MONTH: https://www.holly-wood.co.uk/september-flourish-event/ DM me on insta if you found this episode useful: https://www.instagram.com/theflourishmentor/ As I'm planning my Q4 and setting my goals and intentions for the next 4 months, I thought I'd give you a sneak peak into my business strategy, goals and what that final quarter of the year looks like for me... ***** Like what you hear? Don't miss a single episode, subscribe to the podcast today. ***** Buy your flourish deck of cards: www.holly-wood.co.uk/flourish-prompt-cards/ For my picks of business and personal development books, head here: www.amazon.co.uk/shop/_hollygoeslightly Facebook more your thing? Come join my free facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/4533668186707012 ***** To work with me: www.holly-wood.co.uk/ ***** OTHER WAYS TO CONNECT: instagram.com/_hollygoeslightly twitter.com/hollynicol pinterest.co.uk/HollyWoodFlourish/ linkedin.com/in/hollynicol/

FOLLOW MY NEW BIZ INSTA ACCOUNT: http://instagram.com/theflourishmentor/ **DM me the word "TUSCANY" if you want to know about my Tuscan retreat!** After 15+ years experience planning & hosting events, during the pandemic I had untrained myself from in-person experiences & over the last few months, that's changed! Here's 5 reasons why you should be considering in-person events, retreats & experiences as part of your biz growth startegy... ***** Like what you hear? Don't miss a single episode, subscribe to the podcast today. ***** Buy your flourish deck of cards: www.holly-wood.co.uk/flourish-prompt-cards/ For my picks of business and personal development books, head here: www.amazon.co.uk/shop/_hollygoeslightly Facebook more your thing? Come join my free facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/4533668186707012 ***** To work with me: www.holly-wood.co.uk/ ***** OTHER WAYS TO CONNECT: instagram.com/_hollygoeslightly twitter.com/hollynicol pinterest.co.uk/HollyWoodFlourish/ linkedin.com/in/hollynicol/

JOIN ME IN MY FREE CLIENT ATTRACTION MASTERCLASS: https://www.holly-wood.co.uk/client-attraction-masterclass/ **DM me the word "FLOURISH" if you want to know about my 1:1 packages & the Tuscan retreat!** I've just returned from an epic, game-changing CEO trip to LA and I can't wait to tell you all about it. Here's 9 key things I learned about my biz & the entrepreneurial journey... ***** Like what you hear? Don't miss a single episode, subscribe to the podcast today. ***** Buy your flourish deck of cards: www.holly-wood.co.uk/flourish-prompt-cards/ For my picks of business and personal development books, head here: www.amazon.co.uk/shop/_hollygoeslightly Facebook more your thing? Come join my free facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/4533668186707012 ***** To work with me: www.holly-wood.co.uk/ ***** OTHER WAYS TO CONNECT: instagram.com/_hollygoeslightly twitter.com/hollynicol pinterest.co.uk/HollyWoodFlourish/ linkedin.com/in/hollynicol/

**Want my Marketing Roadmap to consistent £5k months & beyond? Get it straight to your inbox: www.holly-wood.co.uk/roadmap-to-con…ent-5k-months/ ** **Come join me live in Manchester: https://holly-wood.lpages.co/flourish-meet-up-july/ ** **DM me the word "FLOURISH" if you want to know about my 1:1 packages & the Tuscan retreat!** Hands up if you're frustrated with insta right now?! (You're not alone!). If you're building a brand/biz online, chances are, insta isn't working for you in the same way it used to. That's why I've always advocated having more to your strategy than one single platform & in today's episode, I share with you my 4-step system that'll leave you feeling more confident & reaching a bigger audience. ***** Like what you hear? Don't miss a single episode, subscribe to the podcast today. ***** Buy your flourish deck of cards: www.holly-wood.co.uk/flourish-prompt-cards/ For my picks of business and personal development books, head here: www.amazon.co.uk/shop/_hollygoeslightly Facebook more your thing? Come join my free facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/4533668186707012 ***** To work with me: www.holly-wood.co.uk/ ***** OTHER WAYS TO CONNECT: instagram.com/_hollygoeslightly twitter.com/hollynicol pinterest.co.uk/HollyWoodFlourish/ linkedin.com/in/hollynicol/

**Want my Marketing Roadmap to consistent £5k months & beyond? Get it straight to your inbox: https://www.holly-wood.co.uk/roadmap-to-consistent-5k-months/ ** I've noticed that even those that have been in biz for years, still don't fully understand their metrics... and without this understanding, it makes it really hard to grow & scale! So today, I take you through 8 metrics that I feel are NEEDED as a biz owner and solopreneur. If you don't understand & track these, you're going to struggle further along the line... ***** Like what you hear? Don't miss a single episode, subscribe to the podcast today. ***** Buy your flourish deck of cards: www.holly-wood.co.uk/flourish-prompt-cards/ For my picks of business and personal development books, head here: www.amazon.co.uk/shop/_hollygoeslightly Facebook more your thing? Come join my free facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/4533668186707012 ***** To work with me: www.holly-wood.co.uk/ ***** OTHER WAYS TO CONNECT: instagram.com/_hollygoeslightly twitter.com/hollynicol pinterest.co.uk/HollyWoodFlourish/ linkedin.com/in/hollynicol/

**If you want consistent £5-£10k sales months inside your biz, DM me the word 'CONSISTENT' on instagram ** The rhetoric around £5-£10k months & 6-fig businesses has always polarised me a bit.. in today's bitesize episode I reflect on why & give you an insight into what a £5k month has looked like for me & how that develops into a £10k sales month... ***** Like what you hear? Don't miss a single episode, subscribe to the podcast today. ***** Fancy a freebie? Grab your Marketing & Mindset MOT: www.holly-wood.co.uk/flourish-mot-freebie/ Buy your flourish deck of cards: www.holly-wood.co.uk/flourish-prompt-cards/ For my picks of business and personal development books, head here: www.amazon.co.uk/shop/_hollygoeslightly Facebook more your thing? Come join my free facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/4533668186707012 ***** To work with me: www.holly-wood.co.uk/ ***** OTHER WAYS TO CONNECT: instagram.com/_hollygoeslightly twitter.com/hollynicol pinterest.co.uk/HollyWoodFlourish/ linkedin.com/in/hollynicol/

**DOORS TO FLOURISH MEMBERSHIP NOW OPEN: https://www.holly-wood.co.uk/join-flourish-membership/ ** Blogging & SEO is a key part of the marketing mix & should be an integral part of your digital marketing strategy. Get it right & it can provide traffic & leads to your biz organically for months & years to come. But how do you structure a good blog post? Well, in today's episode, I talk you through my quick guide to blog writing for solopreneurs & small business owners. ***** Like what you hear? Don't miss a single episode, subscribe to the podcast today. ***** Fancy a freebie? Grab your Marketing & Mindset MOT: www.holly-wood.co.uk/flourish-mot-freebie/ Buy your flourish deck of cards: www.holly-wood.co.uk/flourish-prompt-cards/ For my picks of business and personal development books, head here: www.amazon.co.uk/shop/_hollygoeslightly Facebook more your thing? Come join my free facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/4533668186707012 ***** To work with me: www.holly-wood.co.uk/ ***** OTHER WAYS TO CONNECT: instagram.com/_hollygoeslightly twitter.com/hollynicol pinterest.co.uk/HollyWoodFlourish/ linkedin.com/in/hollynicol/

**FREE MASTERCLASS ON MON 16TH MAY - https://www.holly-wood.co.uk/free-masterclass-for-solopreneurs-10-mistakes/ ** Overwhelm is arguably the biggest thing that us entrepreneurs need to get our heads round! If we don't have effective strategies in place to manage overwhelm, we won't be working productively or effectively and we certainly won't be reaching our goals. So in today's episode, I share with you, my 3 game-changing strategies to reduce entrepreneurial overwhelm! And you can do them THIS WEEK! ***** Like what you hear? Don't miss a single episode, subscribe to the podcast today. ***** Fancy a freebie? Grab your Marketing & Mindset MOT: www.holly-wood.co.uk/flourish-mot-freebie/ Buy your flourish deck of cards: www.holly-wood.co.uk/flourish-prompt-cards/ For my picks of business and personal development books, head here: www.amazon.co.uk/shop/_hollygoeslightly Facebook more your thing? Come join my free facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/4533668186707012 ***** To work with me: www.holly-wood.co.uk/ ***** OTHER WAYS TO CONNECT: instagram.com/_hollygoeslightly twitter.com/hollynicol pinterest.co.uk/HollyWoodFlourish/ linkedin.com/in/hollynicol/

There's a lot of chat out there in the entrepreneurial space about scaling - but not a lot of depth! in today's episode, I talk you through 5 things to consider when scaling your small business. So whether scaling is still a pipe-dream, you're embarking on it right now, or you've already done it - listen-in, as there'll be plenty of food for thought! I'm also announcing my BETA mastermind & am looking for 5 women who want to hit the ground running on serious strategy, accountability & momentum, to take their businesses to the next level. It's a bargain price, for a limited number of people, so DM me the word "mastermind" on insta, if you want to know more. ***** Like what you hear? Don't miss a single episode, subscribe to the podcast today. ***** Fancy a freebie? Grab your Marketing & Mindset MOT: www.holly-wood.co.uk/flourish-mot-freebie/ Buy your flourish deck of cards: www.holly-wood.co.uk/flourish-prompt-cards/ For my picks of business and personal development books, head here: www.amazon.co.uk/shop/_hollygoeslightly Facebook more your thing? Come join my free facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/4533668186707012 ***** To work with me: www.holly-wood.co.uk/ ***** OTHER WAYS TO CONNECT: instagram.com/_hollygoeslightly twitter.com/hollynicol pinterest.co.uk/HollyWoodFlourish/ linkedin.com/in/hollynicol/

After nearly 12 years of hating skiing, anxiety & fear surrounding it, I finally overcame that and had a successful ski holiday... and it's largely thanks to the power of Positive Psychology! In this episode, I talk you through how I went from worse than Bridget Jones, to flourishing on the slopes! And I'm telling you this, because the techniques I used are relevant to any areas of life or business, that are proving a challenge! My self-study online digital marketing course is now available: www.holly-wood.co.uk/formula-to-flo…ations-course/ So if you want to nail a well-rounded digital marketing strategy at your own pace, then this is the one for you! ***** Like what you hear? Don't miss a single episode, subscribe to the podcast today. ***** Fancy a freebie? Grab your Marketing & Mindset MOT: https://www.holly-wood.co.uk/flourish-mot-freebie/ Buy your flourish deck of cards: www.holly-wood.co.uk/flourish-prompt-cards/ For my picks of business and personal development books, head here: www.amazon.co.uk/shop/_hollygoeslightly Facebook more your thing? Come join my free facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/4533668186707012 ***** To work with me: www.holly-wood.co.uk/ ***** OTHER WAYS TO CONNECT: instagram.com/_hollygoeslightly twitter.com/hollynicol pinterest.co.uk/HollyWoodFlourish/ linkedin.com/in/hollynicol/

Blogging is where it all began for me & it is still such a key part of my digital marketing strategy & I'm still seeing results now, from work I did 8+ years ago! It's an often overlooked part of the digital marketing mix these days, due to the more "glamorous" & instant gratification of social media... But during this episode, I give you 7 reasons why you should be blogging & talk about just how powerful it is! And I mentioned that my self-study online digital marketing course is now available: www.holly-wood.co.uk/formula-to-flo…ations-course/ So if you want to nail a well-rounded digital marketing strategy at your own pace, then this is the one for you! ***** Like what you hear? Don't miss a single episode, subscribe to the podcast today. ***** Fancy a freebie? Grab your New Year Solopreneur Success Bundle here: www.holly-wood.co.uk/new-year-bundle/ Buy your flourish deck of cards: www.holly-wood.co.uk/flourish-prompt-cards/ For my picks of business and personal development books, head here: www.amazon.co.uk/shop/_hollygoeslightly Facebook more your thing? Come join my free facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/4533668186707012 ***** To work with me: www.holly-wood.co.uk/ ***** OTHER WAYS TO CONNECT: instagram.com/_hollygoeslightly twitter.com/hollynicol pinterest.co.uk/HollyWoodFlourish/ linkedin.com/in/hollynicol/

Whether to niche or not as a business who is marketing online, is one of the questions I get asked the most! It's come up for me tons over the last 12 years and in this episode, I talk through my reflections, the pros & cons of niche-ing and what strategy I think works best for solopreneurs and small business owners, building their brands/businesses online... ***** Like what you hear? Don't miss a single episode, subscribe to the podcast today. ***** Fancy a freebie? Grab your New Year Solopreneur Success Bundle here: www.holly-wood.co.uk/new-year-bundle/ Buy your flourish deck of cards: www.holly-wood.co.uk/flourish-prompt-cards/ For my picks of business and personal development books, head here: www.amazon.co.uk/shop/_hollygoeslightly Facebook more your thing? Come join my free facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/4533668186707012 ***** To work with me: www.holly-wood.co.uk/ ***** OTHER WAYS TO CONNECT: instagram.com/_hollygoeslightly twitter.com/hollynicol pinterest.co.uk/HollyWoodFlourish/ linkedin.com/in/hollynicol/

Want to know how to scale your biz right now? Then tune into this episode as I take you through 5 ways to do it, without a huge pot of cash... I bet there is at least 1 of these techniques that you can implement immediately. I'd love to know which ones you take to your biz... Plus, listen-in to the end, as I talk you through a great Positive Psychology-based exercise to help you along the way! ***** Like what you hear? Don't miss a single episode, subscribe to the podcast today. ***** ENROLMENT IS OPEN for my 12 week signature programme (closes on 21st Jan 2022): www.holly-wood.co.uk/formula-to-flourish Fancy a freebie in the meantime? Grab your New Year Solopreneur Success Bundle here: www.holly-wood.co.uk/new-year-bundle/ Buy your flourish deck of cards: www.holly-wood.co.uk/flourish-prompt-cards/ For my picks of business and personal development books, head here: www.amazon.co.uk/shop/_hollygoeslightly Facebook more your thing? Come join my free facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/4533668186707012 ***** To work with me: www.holly-wood.co.uk/ ***** OTHER WAYS TO CONNECT: instagram.com/_hollygoeslightly twitter.com/hollynicol pinterest.co.uk/HollyWoodFlourish/ linkedin.com/in/hollynicol/

This episode was originally recorded as an exclusive for my old patreon community. I've decided to make it public as I think it could be useful for many... Today's episode is about lead magnets and why you should be using them as part of your business strategy. I talk about what a lead magnet is, what yours could be, how you create one and what to do with with it (ie. build a mailing list and establish a funnel). Enjoy!

This episode was originally recorded as an exclusive for my old patreon community. I've decided to make it public as I think it could be useful for many... Today's episode is about pinterest for business and why you should be using it as part of your marketing strategy. I describe how it should be part of your process, why video pins are worth experimenting with and using a lead magnet (see previous episode) and dabbling with ads could be worth it for you and your biz. A few other tips thrown in too! Enjoy!

This episode was originally recorded as an exclusive for my old patreon membership, but I thought I'd make it public now as it's useful for us all to hear... Today's episode is about mindset! It's been such an important shift for me over the last year, but particularly this last few months and I reflect on that, plus some of the common mis-mindsets that we have as entrepreneurs (think imposter syndrome & arrogance). Enjoy!

Over the last 2 years, I've come to notice multiple "threads" that run through my coaches, mentors, inspirers & peers that I deem to be successful... these threads are habits & something they pretty much all have in common in some way... So today's episode, I talk through those habits of success, how they apply to me & will hopefully give you plenty of food-for-thought when it comes to instilling your own success habits ***** Like what you hear? Don't miss a single episode, subscribe to the podcast today. ***** Register for your spot on my FREE January masterclass: www.holly-wood.co.uk/flourish-free-masterclass Fancy a freebie in the meantime? Grab your New Year Solopreneur Success Bundle here: www.holly-wood.co.uk/new-year-bundle/ Buy your flourish deck of cards: www.holly-wood.co.uk/flourish-prompt-cards/ For my picks of business and personal development books, head here: www.amazon.co.uk/shop/_hollygoeslightly Facebook more your thing? Come join my free facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/4533668186707012 ***** To work with me: www.holly-wood.co.uk/ ***** OTHER WAYS TO CONNECT: instagram.com/_hollygoeslightly twitter.com/hollynicol pinterest.co.uk/HollyWoodFlourish/ linkedin.com/in/hollynicol/

After a year's hiatus (cheers pandemic!), I'm back with the 1st episode of a new series & just like this time last year, I'm reflecting on all the major lessons learned in 2021. I'm far more self-aware & I've learned more about business than ever... ***** Like what you hear? Don't miss a single episode, subscribe to the podcast today. ***** Register for your spot on my FREE January masterclass: https://www.holly-wood.co.uk/flourish-free-masterclass Fancy a freebie in the meantime? Grab your New Year Solopreneur Success Bundle here: https://www.holly-wood.co.uk/new-year-bundle/ Buy your flourish deck of cards: https://www.holly-wood.co.uk/flourish-prompt-cards/ For my picks of business and personal development books, head here: www.amazon.co.uk/shop/_hollygoeslightly Facebook more your thing? Come join my free facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/4533668186707012 ***** To work with me: www.holly-wood.co.uk/ ***** OTHER WAYS TO CONNECT: instagram.com/_hollygoeslightly twitter.com/hollynicol pinterest.co.uk/HollyWoodFlourish/ linkedin.com/in/hollynicol/

For the final episode of Series 3 and 2020, I thought I'd reflect on the 10 things I've learnt about myself in this strange & turbulent year. From the fact that I'm hormonal & depressed once a month, to working well under pressure, to being hard on myself... I bet there's a lot in this episode that you can relate to. Like what you hear? Don't miss a single episode, subscribe to the podcast today. I'll be back with series 4 in 2021, with more business & mindset content and the return of guest-chats. In the meantime, fancy a freebie? Download your FREE insta for biz guide here: www.holly-wood.co.uk/insta-for-biz-guide/ For my picks of business and personal development books, head here: www.amazon.co.uk/shop/_hollygoeslightly Facebook more your thing? Come join my newly launched community for free: www.facebook.com/groups/4533668186707012 OTHER WAYS TO CONNECT: www.holly-wood.co.uk/ instagram.com/_hollygoeslightly twitter.com/hollynicol pinterest.co.uk/HollyWoodFlourish/ linkedin.com/in/hollynicol/ WIN A FREE 1-2-1 or DIGITAL MARKETING MOT with me... If you're listening on apple podcasts, please leave me a 5-star rating and review... when I reach 50 ratings/reviews, I will be picking one of those as my winner, who gets to choose between a free 1-2-1 coaching session with me OR an audit of their blog/website with actions.

Feeling a bit snappy, grumpy, run-down and demotivated? Lost your mojo and self-doubt creeping in? It could be that you're experiencing the signs of burnout... In today's episode I talk through what burnout can look-like, how you might recognise it and some steps to combat it. As I'm feeling the signs of it myself, right now, I thought it was a very apt time to talk about it with you. Like what you hear? Don't miss a single episode, subscribe to the podcast today. Fancy a freebie? Download your FREE insta for biz guide here: https://www.holly-wood.co.uk/insta-for-biz-guide/ For my picks of business and personal development books, head here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/_hollygoeslightly Facebook more your thing? Come join my newly launched community for free: www.facebook.com/groups/4533668186707012 OTHER WAYS TO CONNECT: www.holly-wood.co.uk/ instagram.com/_hollygoeslightly twitter.com/hollynicol pinterest.co.uk/HollyWoodFlourish/ linkedin.com/in/hollynicol/ WIN A FREE 1-2-1 or DIGITAL MARKETING MOT with me... If you're listening on apple podcasts, please leave me a 5-star rating and review... when I reach 50 ratings/reviews, I will be picking one of those as my winner, who gets to choose between a free 1-2-1 coaching session with me OR an audit of their blog/website with actions.

I don't think there's anyone out there that hasn't experienced imposter syndrome at some point in their life. I know I have, many a time... and I still do! But I'm much more equipped now to deal with it and you can be too! In today's episode I talk through some tips, including cognitive reframing to help you tackle imposter syndrome, when it rears its ugly head. There is an accompanying blog post to this episode which you can bookmark for future reference: https://www.holly-wood.co.uk/how-to-beat-imposter-syndrome/ Like what you hear? Don't miss a single episode, subscribe to the podcast today. Facebook more your thing? Come join my newly launched community for free: www.facebook.com/groups/4533668186707012 OTHER WAYS TO CONNECT: www.holly-wood.co.uk/ instagram.com/_hollygoeslightly twitter.com/hollynicol pinterest.co.uk/HollyWoodFlourish/ linkedin.com/in/hollynicol/ WIN A FREE 1-2-1 or DIGITAL MARKETING MOT with me... If you're listening on apple podcasts, please leave me a 5-star rating and review... when I reach 50 ratings/reviews, I will be picking one of those as my winner, who gets to choose between a free 1-2-1 coaching session with me OR an audit of their blog/website with actions.

Having closed the doors for good to Community Inspire Collaborate (my old membership community), in today's episode I reflect on the important lessons learned from running and growing a community over the last 7 years. And what's next for me... (spoiler alert: I've just launched a new membership community). I look back with nothing but fondness, but it hasn't always been plain sailing and today, I share with you the good, the bad and the ugly of being a community founder. Doors are open to founding members of Flourish until 7th Nov 2020. Sign-up here: https://www.holly-wood.co.uk/membership/ I'm also opening my brand new 6-week course to founding members for this week only here: https://www.holly-wood.co.uk/course/ Like what you hear? Don't miss a single episode, subscribe to the podcast today. Facebook more your thing? Come join my newly launched community for free: www.facebook.com/groups/4533668186707012 OTHER WAYS TO CONNECT: www.holly-wood.co.uk/ instagram.com/_hollygoeslightly twitter.com/hollynicol pinterest.co.uk/HollyWoodFlourish/ linkedin.com/in/hollynicol/ WIN A FREE 1-2-1 or DIGITAL MARKETING MOT with me... If you're listening on apple podcasts, please leave me a 5-star rating and review... when I reach 50 ratings/reviews, I will be picking one of those as my winner, who gets to choose between a free 1-2-1 coaching session with me OR an audit of their blog/website with actions.

In today's episode I talk about a something that I'm sure many of us business owners have a love-hate relationship with... instagram! I take you through how my instagram strategy has changed, why and the steps you should be taking to maximise your instagram for your business and brand. It's worth a listen if you're feeling stuck in a rut and are not seeing any conversion/sales/clients coming from your insta. For more tips like these and to be amongst the first to know about Flourish when I launch to the public? Join my mailing list here & get a helpful freebie straight to your inbox too: holly-wood.lpages.co/mailing-list/ Like what you hear? Don't miss a single episode, subscribe to the podcast today. Facebook more your thing? Come join my newly launched community for free: www.facebook.com/groups/4533668186707012 OTHER WAYS TO CONNECT: www.holly-wood.co.uk/ instagram.com/_hollygoeslightly twitter.com/hollynicol pinterest.co.uk/HollyWoodFlourish/ linkedin.com/in/hollynicol/ WIN A FREE 1-2-1 or DIGITAL MARKETING MOT with me... If you're listening on apple podcasts, please leave me a 5-star rating and review... when I reach 50 ratings/reviews, I will be picking one of those as my winner, who gets to choose between a free 1-2-1 coaching session with me OR an audit of their blog/website with actions.

In today's episode I talk about a tough decision that I made last week, how anxious I was about it and what actually happened when I went "live" and announced it... relevant in business and life, give this one a listen as when one door closes, another one inevitably opens. Fancy being the first to know about Flourish when I launch to the public? Join my mailing list here & get a helpful freebie straight to your inbox too: holly-wood.lpages.co/mailing-list/ Like what you hear? Don't miss a single episode, subscribe to the podcast today. Facebook more your thing? Come join my newly launched community for free: www.facebook.com/groups/4533668186707012 OTHER WAYS TO CONNECT: www.holly-wood.co.uk/ instagram.com/_hollygoeslightly twitter.com/hollynicol pinterest.co.uk/HollyWoodFlourish/ linkedin.com/in/hollynicol/ WIN A FREE 1-2-1 or DIGITAL MARKETING MOT with me... If you're listening on apple podcasts, please leave me a 5-star rating and review... when I reach 50 ratings/reviews, I will be picking one of those as my winner, who gets to choose between a free 1-2-1 coaching session with me OR an audit of their blog/website with actions.

In today's episode I talk about something that I think we can all relate to having felt... overwhelm! I talk about it not necessarily being a negative experience but also 5 ways to tackle it head-on! Relevant for anyone, but particularly us busy solopreneurs, used to the juggle. Fancy the freebie I mentioned? Join my mailing list here & get it straight to your inbox: https://holly-wood.lpages.co/mailing-list/ Like what you hear? Don't miss a single episode, subscribe to the podcast today. Facebook more your thing? Come join my newly launched community for free: www.facebook.com/groups/4533668186707012 OTHER WAYS TO CONNECT: www.holly-wood.co.uk/ instagram.com/_hollygoeslightly twitter.com/hollynicol pinterest.co.uk/HollyWoodFlourish/ linkedin.com/in/hollynicol/ WIN A FREE 1-2-1 or BLOG AUDIT with me... If you're listening on appple podcasts, please leave me a 5-star rating and review... when I reach 50 ratings/reviews, I will be picking one of those as my winner, who gets to choose between a free 1-2-1 coaching session with me OR an audit of their blog/website with actions.

Welcome to Series 3! In today's episode I talk about the slight shift in me as an entrepreneur and the content you're going to get here (it's a good thing, trust me!). I also talk through 5 of my favourite productivity and time hacks. Seriously, if you're a busy solopreneur, juggling multiple things at once, you're going to want to hear these. Like what you hear? Don't miss a single episode, subscribe to the podcast today. Want more like this? Let me be your business buddy - Join my mailing list (I promise to not be spammy): https://holly-wood.lpages.co/mailing-list/ Facebook more your thing? Come join my newly launched community for free: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4533668186707012 OTHER WAYS TO CONNECT: www.holly-wood.co.uk/ instagram.com/_hollygoeslightly twitter.com/hollynicol pinterest.co.uk/HollyWoodFlourish/ linkedin.com/in/hollynicol/ WIN A FREE 1-2-1 or BLOG AUDIT with me... When I reach 50 ratings/reviews, I will be picking one of those as my winner, who gets to choose between a free 1-2-1 coaching session with me OR an audit of their blog/website with actions.

Today's episode is the last in Series 2! Wow! This series started at the beginning of lockdown, so feels even more poignant for me right now. I've had the best time interviewing amazing guests and sharing business and lifestyle insights, to hopefully reassure and inspire you. So tune in for a recap and what I've got planned for Series 3! FIND ME: www.holly-wood.co.uk/ My blog - www.hollygoeslightly.co.uk My instagram - instagram.com/_hollygoeslightly My twitter - twitter.com/hollynicol My pinterest - pinterest.co.uk/hollygoeslightly My linkedin - www.linkedin.com/in/hollynicol/ COMMUNITY INSPIRE COLLABORATE Want to know more about joining my community? Head here to register your interest and download your FREE Social Media Growth Guide: holly-wood.co.uk If you'd like to join my community, head straight here: patreon.com/holly_wood REVIEWER & SUBSCRIBER OF THE WEEK Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5* review to be in with the chance of winning a coaching session or blog audit from me! i'll pick a winner at random every week and announce it at the end of each episode. MY OTHER BUSINESSES: If you have a passion for travel and would like to earn money whilst travelling more, head here: www.holly-wood.co.uk/travel-business/ #CanWeHaveItAllPod

Today's episode is packed full of inspirational chat and insights so it's not to be missed! Jen Stanbrook has created a brand in herself, over the last 10 years of blogging and mastering Pinterest in its early stages. She left the corporate world behind, via a franchise and now teaches other women in business, how to use Pinterest to drive more traffic to their products. Head to https://jenstanbrook.com/ to find out more & join the waiting list for her next intake to her new membership group: The Pinning Club (I'm a member!). Tune in as I know you'll enjoy this chat as much as I did. SHOW-NOTES & REFERENCES: JEN STANBROOK: https://jenstanbrook.com https://lovechicliving.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/jenstanbrook/ THINGS JEN MENTIONS: James Wedmore: https://www.jameswedmoretraining.com/ Amy Porterfield: https://www.amyporterfield.com/ Jenna Kutcher: https://jennakutcher.com/ Screw the 9 to 5 podcast: https://www.screwtheninetofive.com/podcast/ COMMUNITY INSPIRE COLLABORATE Want to know more about joining my community? Head here to register your interest and download your FREE Social Media Growth Guide: holly-wood.co.uk If you'd like to join my community, head straight here: patreon.com/holly_wood REVIEWER & SUBSCRIBER OF THE WEEK Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5* review to be in with the chance of winning a coaching session or blog audit from me! i'll pick a winner at random every week and announce it at the end of each episode. FIND ME: www.holly-wood.co.uk/ My blog - www.hollygoeslightly.co.uk My instagram - instagram.com/_hollygoeslightly My twitter - twitter.com/hollynicol My pinterest - pinterest.co.uk/hollygoeslightly My linkedin - www.linkedin.com/in/hollynicol/ MY OTHER BUSINESSES: If you have a passion for travel and would like to earn money whilst travelling more, head here: www.holly-wood.co.uk/travel-business/ #CanWeHaveItAllPod

Today's episode starts with a lot of "fan-girling" from me! I'm so excited to finally have Onyi here on the podcast, as I've adored her content for years now. Onyi is very open and giving with her experience and I know you'll get a lot from listening to this episode, whether you're a content creator or not. Onyi tells the story of moving from Nigeria to Manchester, foregoing her rent in favour of a camera and what it has been like for her, being a black woman in her industry. Tune in as I know you'll enjoy this chat as much as I did. SHOW-NOTES & REFERENCES: ONYI MOSS: https://mossonyi.com/ www.instagram.com/mossonyi/ THINGS ONYI MENTIONS: Michelle Obama 'Becoming' on Netflix (https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81122487) Les Brown, Motivational Speaker (https://lesbrown.com/) COMMUNITY INSPIRE COLLABORATE Want to know more about joining my community? Head here to register your interest and download your FREE Social Media Growth Guide: holly-wood.co.uk If you'd like to join my community, head straight here: patreon.com/holly_wood REVIEWER & SUBSCRIBER OF THE WEEK Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5* review to be in with the chance of winning a coaching session or blog audit from me! i'll pick a winner at random every week and announce it at the end of each episode. FIND ME: www.holly-wood.co.uk/ My blog - www.hollygoeslightly.co.uk My instagram - instagram.com/_hollygoeslightly My twitter - twitter.com/hollynicol My pinterest - pinterest.co.uk/hollygoeslightly My linkedin - www.linkedin.com/in/hollynicol/ MY OTHER BUSINESSES: If you have a passion for travel and would like to earn money whilst travelling more, head here: www.holly-wood.co.uk/travel-business/ #CanWeHaveItAllPod

Today's episode is a quick one - explaining my 2 week break and reflecting everything I'm learning regarding the BLM movement, being an anti-racist and a better ally. I'm reflecting on how to integrate what I'm learning into my own content, Community Inspire Collaborate and here on the podcast too. I can't wait to come back next week, for Part 2 of Series 2, with an amazing guest who will share her story and journey with you all. SHOW-NOTES & REFERENCES: FOR A £1 TRIAL OF THE COMMUNITY HEAD HERE: patreon.com/holly_wood and chose the £1 trial tier. FIND ME: www.holly-wood.co.uk/ My blog - www.hollygoeslightly.co.uk My instagram - instagram.com/_hollygoeslightly My twitter - twitter.com/hollynicol My pinterest - pinterest.co.uk/hollygoeslightly My linkedin - www.linkedin.com/in/hollynicol/ OTHER: If you have a passion for travel and would like to earn money whilst travelling more, head to: www.holly-wood.co.uk/travel-business REVIEWER & SUBSCRIBER OF THE WEEK Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5* review to be in with the chance of winning a coaching session or blog audit from me! i'll pick a winner at random every week and announce it at the end of each episode. #CanWeHaveItAllPod

Today's episode focuses on how negativity (internally & externally sourced) impacts us and how we view our own success. I talk about the dangers of passive-aggression, the importance of unfollowing and recognising and removing the sources of negativity. I touch on the importance of positive mindset and then finish with some of your amazing insights and thoughts on what success REALLY means. Want to find out more about joining my community? Check out www.holly-wood.co.uk OR JOIN HERE: patreon.com/holly_wood I'd love to have you on board with Community-Inspire-Collaborate. SHOW-NOTES & REFERENCES: FIND ME: www.holly-wood.co.uk/ My blog - www.hollygoeslightly.co.uk My instagram - instagram.com/_hollygoeslightly My twitter - twitter.com/hollynicol My pinterest - pinterest.co.uk/hollygoeslightly My linkedin - www.linkedin.com/in/hollynicol/ OTHER: If you have a passion for travel and would like to earn money whilst travelling more, head to: www.holly-wood.co.uk/travel-business REVIEWER & SUBSCRIBER OF THE WEEK Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5* review to be in with the chance of winning a coaching session or blog audit from me! i'll pick a winner at random every week and announce it at the end of each episode. #CanWeHaveItAllPod

Today's episode focuses on something that I've been dealing with a lot lately... energy dips or slumps! I find I get them fairly often and it effects my productivity, my mood and my mindset. They can be quite destructive! I've began to recognise them now an so in today's short episode, I thought I'd share the way I address those energy dips, to help me get out of them! This is relevant to anyone, life and business! Want to find out more about joining my community? Check out www.holly-wood.co.uk OR JOIN HERE: patreon.com/holly_wood I'd love to have you on board with Community-Inspire-Collaborate. SHOW-NOTES & REFERENCES: FIND ME: www.holly-wood.co.uk/ My blog - www.hollygoeslightly.co.uk My instagram - instagram.com/_hollygoeslightly My twitter - twitter.com/hollynicol My pinterest - pinterest.co.uk/hollygoeslightly My linkedin - www.linkedin.com/in/hollynicol/ OTHER: If you have a passion for travel and would like to earn money whilst travelling more, head to: https://www.holly-wood.co.uk/travel-business REVIEWER & SUBSCRIBER OF THE WEEK Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5* review to be in with the chance of winning a coaching session or blog audit from me! i'll pick a winner at random every week and announce it at the end of each episode. #CanWeHaveItAllPod

Today's episode is a really insightful chat with my good pal and instagram influencer, Katie Woods aka Come Down to the Woods. With 190k followers on instagram, Katie describes herself as the "accidental instagrammer" and now makes a living from working with brands online. She tells us what she really thinks about the term "influencer", saying "no" to the wrong campaigns and being more open about money in this industry. She talks us through how she juggles a large family, her online work and being a dentist, the pressure of a large following and why being kind to yourself is more important than ever. Tune in as I know you'll enjoy this chat as much as I did. COMMUNITY INSPIRE COLLABORATE Want to know more about joining my community? Head here to register your interest and download your FREE Social Media Growth Guide: holly-wood.co.uk REVIEWER & SUBSCRIBER OF THE WEEK Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5* review to be in with the chance of winning a coaching session or blog audit from me! i'll pick a winner at random every week and announce it at the end of each episode. SHOW-NOTES & REFERENCES: KATIE WOODS: https://www.instagram.com/comedowntothewoods/ https://www.instagram.com/thesmurfhouse/ https://www.comedowntothewoods.com/ THINGS KATIE MENTIONS: A drink with James - https://youtu.be/uqMvw8sDZxc https://www.ninjalitics.com/ FIND ME: https://www.holly-wood.co.uk/ My blog - www.hollygoeslightly.co.uk My instagram - instagram.com/_hollygoeslightly My twitter - twitter.com/hollynicol My pinterest - pinterest.co.uk/hollygoeslightly My linkedin - www.linkedin.com/in/hollynicol/ MY BUSINESSES: If you'd like to join my community, head here: patreon.com/holly_wood If you have a passion for travel and would like to earn money whilst travelling more, head here: https://www.holly-wood.co.uk/travel-business/ #CanWeHaveItAllPod

Today's episode focuses on something that I know lots of people are either considering setting up for their business OR joining as a customer...subscription memberships! With over 5 years experience of running one, I give my 5 reasons why a subscription model membership is good for you and your business AND things you need to think about before setting one up. Want to find out more about joining my community? Check out https://www.holly-wood.co.uk OR JOIN HERE: patreon.com/holly_wood I'd love to have you on board with Community-Inspire-Collaborate. SHOW-NOTES & REFERENCES: patreon.com/holly_wood FIND ME: https://www.holly-wood.co.uk/ My blog - www.hollygoeslightly.co.uk My instagram - instagram.com/_hollygoeslightly My twitter - twitter.com/hollynicol My pinterest - pinterest.co.uk/hollygoeslightly My linkedin - www.linkedin.com/in/hollynicol/ OTHER: If you have a passion for travel and would like to earn money whilst travelling more, email me: holly@holly-wood.co.ik REVIEWER & SUBSCRIBER OF THE WEEK Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5* review to be in with the chance of winning a coaching session or blog audit from me! i'll pick a winner at random every week and announce it at the end of each episode. #CanWeHaveItAllPod

Today's episode is a chat with good friend and fellow content creator/business owner, Jess Stock aka Not Just A Tit. Jess is very open about her mental health, comparison and money, as well as her journey, which might not quite have been the path she'd planned. Listen in, as I know you'll be as inspired by her as I am. COMMUNITY INSPIRE COLLABORATE Want to know more about joining my community? Head here to register your interest and download your FREE Social Media Growth Guide: hollygoeslightly.co.uk/signup REVIEWER & SUBSCRIBER OF THE WEEK Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5* review to be in with the chance of winning a coaching session or blog audit from me! i'll pick a winner at random every week and announce it at the end of each episode. SHOW-NOTES & REFERENCES: JESS STOCK: https://notjustatit.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/not_just_a_tit/ ALL BOOKS MENTIONED can be found here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/_hollygoeslightly (aff links) USEFUL ORGANISATIONAL TOOLS: Fam Cal (app) Google Keep https://www.hellodayplanner.com/ FIND ME: My blog - www.hollygoeslightly.co.uk My instagram - instagram.com/_hollygoeslightly My twitter - twitter.com/hollynicol My pinterest - pinterest.co.uk/hollygoeslightly My linkedin - www.linkedin.com/in/hollynicol/ MY BUSINESSES: If you'd like to join my community, head here: hollygoeslightly.co.uk/signup If you have a passion for travel and would like to earn money whilst travelling more, email me: holly@holly-wood.co.uk #CanWeHaveItAllPod

Today's episode focuses on the 3 pillars that I run my businesses and live my life by: Community, Inspire, Collaborate. I talk you through what those things actually mean, how they can help benefit you and your journey and the importance of finding your people. Want to know more about joining my community? Head here to register your interest and download your FREE Social Media Growth Guide: http://hollygoeslightly.co.uk/signup SHOW-NOTES & REFERENCES: Ready for your 30 day free trial of Community, Inspire, Collaborate? Just click here: https://weblognorth.com/product/weblognorth-monthly-membership FIND ME: My blog - www.hollygoeslightly.co.uk My instagram - instagram.com/_hollygoeslightly My twitter - twitter.com/hollynicol My pinterest - https://pinterest.co.uk/hollygoeslightly My linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollynicol/ MY BUSINESSES: If you'd like to join my community, head here: hollygoeslightly.co.uk/signup If you have a passion for travel and would like to earn money whilst travelling more, email me: holly@webloguk.com REVIEWER & SUBSCRIBER OF THE WEEK Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5* review to be in with the chance of winning a coaching session or blog audit from me! i'll pick a winner at random every week and announce it at the end of each episode. #CanWeHaveItAllPod

Today's episode focuses on business and why/how you should be using Pinterest to drive traffic, views, customers, to your website. If it's not part of your 2020 marketing strategy, it should be! And I talk you through how to start a basic and effective Pinterest strategy that works. SHOW-NOTES & REFERENCES: My pinterest - pinterest.co.uk/hollygoeslightly Give Tailwind a go, it'll change your life! Referral code: https://www.tailwindapp.com/i/hgl_blog FIND ME: My blog - www.hollygoeslightly.co.uk My instagram - instagram.com/_hollygoeslightly My twitter - twitter.com/hollynicol MY BUSINESS: If you'd like to join WeBlogNorth or my growing team of travelpreneurs, please email me at holly@webloguk.com or DM on me instagram! REVIEWER & SUBSCRIBER OF THE WEEK Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5* review to be in with the chance of winning a coaching session or blog audit from me! i'll pick a winner at random every week and announce it at the end of each episode. #CanWeHaveItAllPod

Uh oh, here he is everyone...my husband! You asked, so we did it - he's here, with a cocktail chatting to me about boobs, business and everything in between. Un-edited. I hope you enjoy! REVIEWER & SUBSCRIBER OF THE WEEK Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5* review to be in with the chance of winning a coaching session or blog audit from me! i'll pick a winner at random every week and announce it at the end of each episode SHOW-NOTES & REFERENCES: RICH WOOD: His twitter: twitter.com/richtwood His linkedin: linkedin.com/in/richardtempestwood/ His business: sixandflow.com/ FIND ME: My blog - www.hollygoeslightly.co.uk My instagram - instagram.com/_hollygoeslightly My twitter - twitter.com/hollynicol My pinterest - pinterest.co.uk/hollygoeslightly/ MY BUSINESS: If you'd like to join WeBlogNorth or my growing team of travelpreneurs, please email me at holly@webloguk.com or DM on me instagram! #CanWeHaveItAllPod

This week, I get straight into it and chat with good friend and fellow #girlboss, Kat Horrocks. We speak about her decision to not go to university and instead start a business, how she pivoted & changed that business into what she's doing now. I hope you find her story as inspiring as I do! (oh, and sorry for the random condom chat halfway through...tmi!). REVIEWER & SUBSCRIBER OF THE WEEK Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5* review to be in with the chance of winning a coaching session or blog audit from me! i'll pick a winner at random every week and announce it at the end of each episode SHOW-NOTES & REFERENCES: KAT HORROCKS: **ENDS 31ST MARCH** Sign-up for her group coaching: https://kathorrocks.com/group-coaching/ www.instagram.com/kat_horrocks/ FIND ME: My blog - www.hollygoeslightly.co.uk My instagram - instagram.com/_hollygoeslightly My twitter - twitter.com/hollynicol My pinterest - pinterest.co.uk/hollygoeslightly/ MY BUSINESS: If you'd like to join WeBlogNorth or my growing team of travelpreneurs, please email me at holly@webloguk.com or DM on me instagram! #CanWeHaveItAllPod

During this strange time, I thought it'd be sensible to share my tips for staying productive when you work from home with a few Coronavirus-lockdown-specific tips thrown in for good measure. Accompanying blog post: https://www.hollygoeslightly.co.uk/lifestyle/working-from-home-during-coronavirus-lockdown SHOW-NOTES & REFERENCES: SMALL BIZ SHOUT-OUT: https://www.instagram.com/vickimellard/ https://www.instagram.com/charlottelkahn/ https://www.instagram.com/lovelucychorlton/ https://www.instagram.com/number68beechroad/ https://www.instagram.com/epicerieludo/ https://www.instagram.com/hurricanebeechrd/ https://www.instagram.com/beechroadchorlton/ FIND ME: My blog - www.hollygoeslightly.co.uk My instagram - instagram.com/_hollygoeslightly My twitter - twitter.com/hollynicol My pinterest - pinterest.co.uk/hollygoeslightly/ MY BUSINESS: If you'd like to join WeBlogNorth or my growing team of travelpreneurs, please email me at holly@webloguk.com or DM on me instagram! REVIEWER & SUBSCRIBER OF THE WEEK Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5* review to be in with the chance of winning a coaching session or blog audit from me! i'll pick a winner at random every week and announce it at the end of each episode. #CanWeHaveItAllPod

We're back with Series 2! A new look for Can we have it all? but still focussing on that perpetual question us 30 and 40-somethings are faced with every day. In episode 1, I talk about the new format of this podcast, the subjects I'm going to cover, how you guys can be involved more and even prizes to be won! Listen in and join me on this discussion and discovery of whether we can really have it all in life! Career, house, relationships, social life, financial freedom, digital wellbeing...and everything in between! SHOW-NOTES & REFERENCES: FIND ME: My blog - www.hollygoeslightly.co.uk My instagram - instagram.com/_hollygoeslightly My twitter - twitter.com/hollynicol My pinterest - pinterest.co.uk/hollygoeslightly/ MY BUSINESS: If you'd like to join WeBlogNorth or my growing team of travelpreneurs, please email me at holly@webloguk.com or DM on me instagram! REVIEWER & SUBSCRIBER OF THE WEEK Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5* review to be in with the chance of winning a coaching session or blog audit from me! i'll pick a winner at random every week and announce it at the end of each episode. #CanWeHaveItAllPod

I'm back from a bit of a summer break, with a short reflection on success today. I've been thinking a lot about where I thought I'd be by now, whether I'm successful or not and where I should be in another ten years time. I'm sure a lot of us do that right? So do I think I'm successful? I share some of the questions I ask myself regularly...they might help you too. You might also enjoy reading the accompanying blog post here - https://www.hollygoeslightly.co.uk/freelancer-life/what-does-success-look-like-in-your-thirties Do you have a question you'd like me to address on my next podcast? Email me at holly@webloguk.com or DM on my instagram.com/_hollygoeslightly SHOW-NOTES & REFERENCES: FIND ME: My blog - www.hollygoeslightly.co.uk My instagram - instagram.com/_hollygoeslightly My twitter - twitter.com/hollynicol MY BUSINESS: WeBlogNorth - www.weblognorth.com twitter.com/weblognorth instagram.com/weblognorth Northern Blog Awards - www.northernblogawards.co.uk twitter.com/northblogawards instagram.com/northernblogawards #CanWeHaveItAllPod

This latest episode features someone who I've admired for many years for her epic, natural talent and managed to make my friend too! Anna Hardy is a successful lifestyle and family photographer (https://annahardy.co.uk/) who has forged a career that she loves. With her measure of success being happiness, Anna talks to me about her journey from teacher, to wedding photographer, to where she is now - all whilst juggling two kids! Listen out for snorting, bonding over weird toes and some seriously inspirational chat from someone who is doing it! Do you have a question you'd like me to address on my next podcast or perhaps a guest idea? Email me at holly@webloguk.com SHOW-NOTES & REFERENCES: FIND ME: My blog - www.hollygoeslightly.co.uk My instagram - instagram.com/_hollygoeslightly My twitter - twitter.com/hollynicol MY BUSINESS: WeBlogNorth - www.weblognorth.com twitter.com/weblognorth instagram.com/weblognorth Northern Blog Awards - www.northernblogawards.co.uk twitter.com/northblogawards instagram.com/northernblogawards ANNA HARDY: annahardy.co.uk instagram.com/annahardyphoto facebook.com/annahardyphoto/ #CanWeHaveItAllPod

Today's episode I'm focussing on something that I think a lot of us suffer from...social media comparison! You know, when we feel like sh*t because we think we're not doing as well as someone else we're following online? Or when we think we should be at a certain stage of our lives/relationship/weight-loss by a certain age/date/time? I talk about my experiences of feeling deflated because of social media and tips that I've used to help combat that feeling and turn it all around, for a better, healthier, more productive me. I hope this can help you too. You might also be interested in a blog-post I wrote about career milestones and comparison: https://www.hollygoeslightly.co.uk/lifestyle/career-milestones-in-your-thirties Listen-in, you might just be inspired... Do you have a question you'd like me to address on my next podcast? Email me at holly@webloguk.com or DM on my instagram.com/_hollygoeslightly SHOW-NOTES & REFERENCES: FIND ME: My blog - www.hollygoeslightly.co.uk My instagram - instagram.com/_hollygoeslightly My twitter - twitter.com/hollynicol MY BUSINESS: WeBlogNorth - www.weblognorth.com twitter.com/weblognorth instagram.com/weblognorth Northern Blog Awards - www.northernblogawards.co.uk twitter.com/northblogawards instagram.com/northernblogawards #CanWeHaveItAllPod

Today's episode features a friend and constant inspiration in the industry, Pamela Higgins aka Spamella B. With over c. 30,000 followers, Pamela Higgins (https://www.spamellab.com/) is a Healthy Food & Lifestyle Blogger, Influencer and Recipe Developer. She has utilised her love of social media and epic cookery skills to navigate working with brands and creating a business for herself, enabling her to leave the 9 to 5. She has a 2 year-old and we talk about how she came about with the idea #IndulgingInnocently and how she juggles motherhood, her love of fitness and work. Listen out for some great tips and inspiration... Do you have a question you'd like me to address on my next podcast or perhaps a guest idea? Email me at holly@webloguk.com SHOW-NOTES & REFERENCES: FIND ME: My blog - www.hollygoeslightly.co.uk My instagram - instagram.com/_hollygoeslightly My twitter - twitter.com/hollynicol MY BUSINESS: WeBlogNorth - www.weblognorth.com twitter.com/weblognorth instagram.com/weblognorth Northern Blog Awards - www.northernblogawards.co.uk twitter.com/northblogawards instagram.com/northernblogawards PAMELA HIGGINS: https://www.spamellab.com/ https://twitter.com/spamellab https://www.instagram.com/spamellab/ #CanWeHaveItAllPod

Today's episode I'm focussing on an element of business that can often put people off taking the leap to working for themselves...the business plan! What do business plans look like these days? What should they include? Do we really need them? Did I have one? I explore all of these questions and include some audience insights too! Listen-in, you might just be inspired... Do you have a question you'd like me to address on my next podcast? Email me at holly@webloguk.com or DM on my instagram.com/_hollygoeslightly SHOW-NOTES & REFERENCES: FIND ME: My blog - www.hollygoeslightly.co.uk My instagram - instagram.com/_hollygoeslightly My twitter - twitter.com/hollynicol MY BUSINESS: WeBlogNorth - www.weblognorth.com twitter.com/weblognorth instagram.com/weblognorth Northern Blog Awards - www.northernblogawards.co.uk twitter.com/northblogawards instagram.com/northernblogawards #CanWeHaveItAllPod

Today's episode features my second guest, who started her business 7 years ago, when she moved to Silicon Valley with her husband... Gemma Wade aka You Say Tomato Cooking (https://www.yousaytomatocooking.com/) is a forty-something mum of two, who has a business running cookery classes and now an online meal-planning subscription. With a background in advertising, she talks to me about why she left her job and started her business, how she's got to where she is now and what's next in her business plans. Listen out for some great tips and inspiration... Do you have a question you'd like me to address on my next podcast? Email me at holly@webloguk.com SHOW-NOTES & REFERENCES: FIND ME: My blog - www.hollygoeslightly.co.uk My instagram - instagram.com/_hollygoeslightly My twitter - twitter.com/hollynicol MY BUSINESS: WeBlogNorth - www.weblognorth.com twitter.com/weblognorth instagram.com/weblognorth Northern Blog Awards - www.northernblogawards.co.uk twitter.com/northblogawards instagram.com/northernblogawards GEMMA WADE: https://www.yousaytomatocooking.com/ https://twitter.com/gemcwade https://www.instagram.com/gemcwade/ Meal Plans: https://www.yousaytomatocooking.com/meal-plans/ Other things we mention that might be useful" Hello Day Planner - https://www.hellodayplanner.com/ Slack - https://slack.com/ #CanWeHaveItAllPod