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This Mum Loves Tech

by Nicola Walsh · English · Business

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 wit

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 37 min
Latest: 13 Oct 2026
Language: English

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13 Oct 2026 · 42 minNew

S2 E5: Energy Management for Business Success with Sue Richards

This Mum Loves Tech Season 2, Episode 5: Energy Management for Business Success with Sue Richards Are you exhausted from trying to fit rigid time management rules into your school-run hours? In this episode, I’m joined by business mentor Sue Richards to chat about why energy management beats traditional time management every single time. Sue shares her journey from accountant and nutritionist to business mentor, how hitting burnout twice transformed her approach to work, and why women in business need flexibility around their boundaries and structures. In this episode, we chatted about: ✅…

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S2 · E4 · 29 Sep 2026 · 37 min
S2 E4: Email Marketing for Online Business Owners: Which Platform is Right for You in 2026?
This Mum Loves Tech Season 2, Episode 4: Email Marketing for Online Business Owners: Which Platform is Right for You in 2026? In this episode, I’m breaking down the recent MailerLite updates, highlighting the hidden costs of running an email list, and outlining the 3 email marketing pathways I’ll be recommending for 2026 so you can choose the best tools for your business. Whether you’re a 1-to-1 service provider who wants simple newsletters or you’re building courses and memberships, I’ll help you navigate platforms like MailerLite, Systeme.io, and GoHighLevel without getting overwhelmed. In…
S2 · E3 · 22 Sep 2026 · 41 min
S2 E3: Getting Found on AI Search (GEO) with Tracy Vinnicombe
This Mum Loves Tech Season 2, Episode 3: Getting Found on AI Search (GEO) with Tracy Vinnicombe How do you get your online business recommended by ChatGPT, Claude, and Google's AI search? In this episode, I’m joined by Tracy Vinnicombe from The Therapist Coach to chat about Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) and her incredible transition from hands-on therapist to AI-loving business coach. In this episode, we chatted about: ✅ From Technophobe to Tech Lover: How Tracy went from no laptop to using Claude as her AI co-worker. ✅ Testing Before Investing: Why you should build simple systems…
S2 · E1 · 8 Sep 2026 · 27 min
S2 E2: One Page Business Plan - Structuring Your Business Home with Teresa Fidge
This Mum Loves Tech Season 2, Episode 2: One Page Business Plan - Structuring Your Business Home with Teresa Fidge Are you constantly fighting fires and juggling too many projects in your online business? In this episode, I’m joined by strategic partner Teresa Fidge for her very first podcast interview! Teresa shares her "Business Home" framework, a visual, one-page business plan that maps out your vision, client experience, systems, and visibility like rooms in a house. In this episode, we chatted about: ✅ The Business Home Framework: How mapping your business to a house gives you instant…
S2 · E1 · 1 Sep 2026 · 32 min
S2 E1. What Success Means to Me: 3 Years Running an Online Business
This Mum Loves Tech Season 2, Episode 1: What Success Means to Me: 3 Years Running an Online Business The podcast is back! As This Mum Loves Tech turns three, I’m returning with a fresh fortnightly schedule and an honest look at what "success" actually means when running an online business. In this solo episode, I share how I achieved my big 2026 goal of working just 7 days across the 7-week summer break, why I chose to simplify my working week rather than scale a team, and why I’ve officially paused my pre-recorded online courses to focus on live, real-time tech support. In this episode, I…
S1 · E46 · 9 Jun 2026 · 45 min
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…
S1 · E45 · 6 Mar 2026 · 38 min
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…
S1 · E44 · 20 Feb 2026 · 40 min
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…
S1 · E43 · 6 Feb 2026 · 43 min
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…
S1 · E42 · 23 Jan 2026 · 47 min
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…
S1 · E41 · 15 Jan 2026 · 39 min
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…
S1 · E40 · 9 Jan 2026 · 40 min
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…
S1 · E39 · 2 Jan 2026 · 36 min
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: ✅…
S1 · E38 · 12 Dec 2025 · 26 min
38. Website Visibility Made Simple: SEO, Google Analytics & Search Console with Suzy Stanton
This Mum Loves Tech Episode 38: Website Visibility Made Simple: SEO, Google Analytics & Search Console with Suzy Stanton In this episode, I’m chatting with Suzy Stanton, SEO copywriter and the creator of Wish Freelance Writing. Suzy has a brilliant way of taking the fear out of SEO and finally making website visibility feel achievable for small business owners. Suzy explains the real foundations of getting found online, the simple tweaks most businesses are missing, and how tools like Google Analytics and Search Console can help you understand what’s working, without getting lost in the…
S1 · E37 · 5 Dec 2025 · 27 min
37. The Truth About SEO: What Google Is Really Looking for on Your Website with Lisa Smith
This Mum Loves Tech Episode 37: The Truth About SEO: What Google Is Really Looking for on Your Website with Lisa Smith In this episode, I’m chatting with Lisa Smith from Activ Digital Marketing North Essex. Lisa is a website and SEO specialist with over 16 years of experience helping small businesses get found online. Lisa breaks down the truth about SEO in the most refreshing, down to earth way. We talk about why SEO is never “done”, why your website needs proper foundations before anything else will work, and what Google is actually looking for when it decides whether to show your website…
S1 · E36 · 28 Nov 2025 · 40 min
36. Website Legals Every Online Business Needs. And Why They Actually Matter with Ama Zbarcea
This Mum Loves Tech Episode 36: Website Legals Every Online Business Needs. And Why They Actually Matter with Ama Zbarcea In this episode, I’m chatting with Ama Zbarcea, lawyer and founder of On Your Own Terms. Ama shares her journey from global corporate legal work to empowering small business owners with simple, easy-to-understand contracts and website legals. We dive into why legals matter, how online business makes you global overnight, and why every business owner deserves clear, plain-English protection. In this episode, you'll hear about: ✅ Ama’s fascinating journey as a Global Lawyer…
S1 · E35 · 21 Nov 2025 · 33 min
35. Teaching Kids Tech Skills Without Screens – How Unplugged Tots is Preparing the Next Generation with Hannah Hagon
This Mum Loves Tech Episode 35: Teaching Kids Tech Skills Without Screens – How Unplugged Tots is Preparing the Next Generation with Hannah Hagon In this episode, I’m joined by Hannah Hagon , founder of Unplugged Tots, which introduces children to screen-free computer coding. We had a brilliant chat about how we can prepare our future problem solvers and computer coders by teaching essential tech skills through play, without relying on screens. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ How a family day out inspired Unplugged Tots ✅ What computational thinking is (and how to teach it through play) ✅…
S1 · E34 · 7 Nov 2025 · 47 min
34. From Perfectionism to Progress – Confidence, Mindset, and Making Social Media Work for You with Joy Foster, TechPixies
This Mum Loves Tech Episode 34: From Perfectionism to Progress – Confidence, Mindset, and Making Social Media Work for You with Joy Foster, TechPixies In this episode, I’m joined by Joy Foster , founder of TechPixies , for an inspiring conversation about confidence, visibility, and overcoming perfectionism in business. Joy is an award-winning founder who has helped thousands of women transform not only their digital skills but their mindset too. Together, we explore what holds so many women back from showing up online and the practical steps you can take to start building confidence and…
S1 · E33 · 31 Oct 2025 · 27 min
33. Seeing the Bigger Picture: Managing Stress, Tech Overwhelm and Business Growth with Lou May
This Mum Loves Tech Episode 33: Seeing the Bigger Picture – Managing Stress, Tech Overwhelm and Business Growth with Lou May In this episode, I’m chatting with Lou May , therapist and founder of The Bigger Picture Therapy . Lou shares her journey from burnout to balance, what really sits behind stress and anxiety, and how learning the right tech helped her run a smoother, more sustainable business. In this episode, you'll hear about: ✅ Lou’s personal story of recovery and rebuilding ✅ How she helps clients get to the root cause of stress ✅ Practical ideas for creating more calm in busy…
S1 · E32 · 17 Oct 2025 · 34 min
32. Balancing Mind and Body in Business: How Nervous System Regulation Supports Your Success with Lucy McGrath
This Mum Loves Tech Episode 32: Balancing Mind and Body in Business - How Nervous System Regulation Supports Your Success with Lucy McGrath In this episode, I chat with Lucy McGrath , yoga teacher and coach, about how regulating your nervous system helps you find balance, avoid burnout, and reconnect with your creativity. Lucy shares her story of leaving teaching to start her yoga and coaching business, how nervous system awareness changed her life, and how she overcame her tech overwhelm after not being afraid to ask for help. In this episode, we talk about: ✅ How stress and overwhelm…
S1 · E31 · 10 Oct 2025 · 23 min
31. MailerLite’s Latest Updates: Should You Switch Email Marketing Platforms or Stay Put?
This Mum Loves Tech Episode 31: MailerLite’s Latest Updates – Should You Switch Email Marketing Platforms or Stay Put? There’s been a lot of change in the email marketing world recently, so in this episode, I’m breaking down everything you need to know about the latest MailerLite updates, including what’s changed in their free plan, new features like Products , and what to consider before switching platforms. In this episode, you’ll learn: The key MailerLite updates from September 2025 Why time vs money matters when switching tools How MailerLite's new Products feature works What’s improved…
S1 · E30 · 26 Sep 2025 · 47 min
30. The Power of Messaging to Attract Your Dream Clients with Natalie Potts
This Mum Loves Tech Episode 30: The Power of Messaging to Attract Your Dream Clients with Natalie Potts It’s not about chasing the algorithm or posting more, the real secret to attracting clients is the power of your messaging . In this episode, I chat with Messaging Expert and Business Strategist Natalie Potts , about how to communicate with clarity and confidence so you can attract your dream clients. In this episode, we talk about: ✅ Why messaging matters more than the algorithm ✅ How to clarify your message so it resonates with the right people ✅ Why “talking to everyone” waters down…
S29 · E29 · 12 Sep 2025 · 39 min
29. Rewrite Your Sales Blocks: Sales Success Starts on the Inside with Sophie Fraser
This Mum Loves Tech Episode 29: Rewrite Your Sales Blocks: Sales Success Starts on the Inside with Sophie Fraser Sales isn’t just about strategy, your mindset plays a huge role too. In this episode, I chat with Sophie Fraser , mindset and neuro coach, about how to overcome the subconscious beliefs that hold us back and rewire your sales mindset for success. In this episode, we talk about: ✅ Why mindset makes up 80% of business success ✅ How perfectionism holds us back and why “done is better than perfect” ✅ The difference between surface-level affirmations and real mindset shifts ✅ How to…
S28 · E28 · 5 Sep 2025 · 24 min
28. Conversations That Convert: Simple Sales Tips with Lixxy Harkcom, Sales Strategist
This Mum Loves Tech Episode 28: Conversations That Convert: Simple Sales Tips with Sales Strategist, Lixxy Harkcom. Sales can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to. In this episode, I chat with sales strategist Lixxy Harkcom about how to simplify selling and start creating conversations that actually convert into clients. In this episode, we talk about: ✅ Why sales feels so scary for many entrepreneurs ✅ The simple truth about what sales really is ✅ Why you don’t need to live on social media to make sales ✅ How to build a sales pipeline that keeps your business steady ✅ Why conversations…
S1 · E27 · 5 Sep 2025 · 30 min
27. Unlock Your Tech Confidence: Weekly Tech Support for Female Entrepreneurs
This Mum Loves Tech Episode 27: Unlock Your Tech Confidence: Weekly Tech Support for Female Entrepreneurs In this special birthday episode, I’m celebrating the This Mum Loves Tech Membership turning one and reflecting on how far it’s come. From its beginnings as a library of masterclass replays to becoming a supportive hub of weekly calls and expert masterclasses, the membership has transformed the way female entrepreneurs feel about tech. In this episode, I share: ✅ How the membership started and why it’s grown so quickly ✅ Why weekly support calls make such a difference ✅ Real wins from…
S1 · E26 · 16 Jul 2025 · 35 min
26. The Power of Breathwork: Calming Your Mind and Tackling Tech Overwhelm with Kim Brockway
This Mum Loves Tech Episode 26: The Power of Breathwork: Calming Your Mind and Tackling Tech Overwhelm with Kim Brockway Having a Tech meltdown? Then take a breath. In this week's episode of This Mum Loves Tech, I’m joined by breathwork coach Kim Brockway from Wessex Wise Woman. We talk about how to stay calm before you lose your head over tech that just won’t work, because sometimes it’s completely out of our control anyway. In this episode, Kim and I chat about: 🗣️ How breathing techniques can help with tech stress 🗣️ Why slowing down your breath can stop cortisol in its tracks 🗣️ Kim’s…
S1 · E25 · 8 Jul 2025 · 15 min
25. What Is a Tech Stack? Tidy Up Your Online Tools To Stop Wasting Time and Money
This Mum Loves Tech Episode 25: What Is a Tech Stack? Tidy Up Your Online Tools To Stop Wasting Time and Money Ever feel like you're juggling a million tech tools… and not sure what all of them even do? In this week’s episode, I’m breaking down what a “tech stack” actually is and how, if you’re running an online business, you already have one, even if you don’t realise it. Whether you're managing client bookings, email marketing, content creation or your website, this episode will help you connect the dots and understand what tools you need working behind the scenes. I'll also explain: ✅…
S1 · E24 · 24 Jun 2025 · 37 min
24. Behind the Tech: Birthday Q&A Special To Get Your Tech Questions Answered
This Mum Loves Tech Episode 23: Behind the Tech - Birthday Q&A Special To Get Your Tech Questions Answered It’s my birthday week! 🎉 And to celebrate, I asked the lovely ladies from the This Mum Loves Tech community to send in their top tech questions for this special Ask Me Anything episode, and wow, did they deliver! Here are the amazing ladies featured in this episode and their brilliant questions: Dawn - Simply Mind Games How did you get started in the business you are doing now? https://www.instagram.com/simplymindgames/ Karen - Intention and Glow What is one thing you wish everyone knew…
S1 · E23 · 17 Jun 2025 · 18 min
23. 5 MailerLite Tips to Make Email Marketing Easier
This Mum Loves Tech Episode 23: 5 MailerLite Tips to Make Email Marketing Easier In this week’s episode, I’m sharing my top 5 MailerLite tips to save you time, simplify your email strategy, and grow your list with confidence all using the free plan in MailerLite. The tips include: ✅ Where to authenticate your domain (and why it matters) ✅ Setting up your default branding settings ✅ A time-saving MailerLite shortcut: copy to drafts ✅ A smarter way to trigger your automations ✅ The importance of naming forms, groups and automations clearly Not only do I explain each of these tips I also show…
S1 · E22 · 10 Jun 2025 · 17 min
22. Website vs Landing Page: What’s Right for Your Business?
This Mum Loves Tech Episode 22: Website vs Landing Page – What’s Right for Your Business? In this episode, I'm breaking down one of the biggest questions small business owners have: Do I need a full website, or is a landing page enough? If you're building your online business and not sure where to start, this episode is for you. I’ll explain: ✅ What the difference is between a website and a landing page ✅ When you need one vs the other ✅ How to get started without getting overwhelmed ✅ Free and low-cost tools to build your digital presence ✅ Why you don’t need a full website to start your…

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Typical length: 37 min
Latest episode: 13 Oct 2026
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