Sadly we lost this amazing woman recently after her incredible fight against stage 4 bowel cancer. This is our tribute to you Paula from all the lasses in the lounge.
Today I am lounging with the very uplifting lady that is Paula Fowler. Paula and I met a long time ago as colleagues at a corporate bank in a fast paced call centre environment. We chat today about how our lives have completely changed directions and how we are now living our reasons for being here. Paula has an open and honest outlook on how she is currently living with stage 4 bowel cancer. The way she talks about the importance of time and how she is carefully making plans to leave legacy being for her family is truly inspirational. From walks on the beach to chats about the afterlife and beyond, come and listen to Paula's story.
Find Paula's books and soon to be released final book in the series here - Wizard Beano
I now believe 100% that RESILIENCE is one of the most important factors to build into your self development to help you be successful in business.
Listen to why and how I am often called out as being resilient and then listen to how I went into absolute shock at the weekend because of my daft bengal cat!
I'm gonna be talking about this on my Sunday night live at 5pm on INSTA - The Northern Lass Lounge
Let me know in the Q&A of this episode how you resilient you think you are and any crazy curveballs you have had to manage in business
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Out NOW Brand New episode of Lounging with the Lasses podcast with Nicki Barron owner of Pretty Busy Blooms a creative floral business
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Today I am lounging with the beautiful soul Nicki Barron owner of Pretty Busy Blooms a creative floral business in Chester-Le-Street.
I absolutely loved this interview with Nicki as its filled with wise words, essential life experiences and all the realness we all love about the Northern Lass Lounge.
I'm sure many of you will resonate with this episode as Nicki talks about her packed household of 4 kids, hubby and new puppy and it absolutely showcases everything we all go through as small business owners.
At the end of the day we all have one common goal - working towards achieving true happiness!
Listen out for when Nicki has an epiphany about her Toppa Token - it's mint
You can find Nicki's business here - Pretty Busy Blooms
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Lasses you CANNOT be everywhere at once on social media. I have tried it and failed many many times. My businesses are probably still split a bit more than I would deem as 'manageable'....HOWEVER (and this is mega important) I have a team of 11 which I have built up and trusted and grown for 3 years.
Listen to how I am now in a position to lean back into Instagram and then come and join me ready for ALL the Instagram JUICE I'm gonna be sharing on our INSTA account for the next few months Let me know in the Q&A your thoughts! - The Northern Lass Lounge
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Out NOW Brand New episode of Lounging with the Lasses podcast with Sarah Dibb owner of Noah's Art her beautiful craft business
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Today I'm lounging with Sarah Dibb owner of Noah's Art a beautiful small craft business born from a passion to start crafting during an extremely anxious time when her unborn child was diagnosed with Zellwegger syndrome.
Having made the tough decision to carry on with the pregnancy after nurses advised against it Sarah started to make things to 'keep her sane'
10yrs on Noah's Art is a successful small business and Sarah is the proud mam of two perfectly healthy boys!
Having also being diagnosed with fibromyalgia Sarah has gone on to create a chronic pain support group for her local area where she has successfully been awarded funding for her community project.
You can find Sarah's business here - Noah's Art
Contact Sarah about her chronic pain community by emailing her here - noahsart2014@gmail.com
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Quite simply lasses.... could you run your business with your other half?
For you singletons out there - have you ever ran a business with your other half or experienced working with them?
Listen to why I am leaning towards the CONS when it comes to attempting to work with Gaz Dicko my fella.... and how he tried to apologise by wearing a ghillie suit
Let me know in the Q&A your thoughts!
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Out NOW Brand New episode of Lounging with the Lasses podcast with Karen Crear author of 'Playing with Fire' the story that inspired the 'Love Bombed' podcast hosted by Vicky Pattison.
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Check out all of Karen's books here - Lottie Potts
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Get ready to have your head blown! If you have listened to the BBC Podcast 'Love Bombed' hosted by Vicky Pattison then you will already know about this unbelievable story.
If not....buckle up! because today I'm lounging with Karen Crear author of 'Playing with Fire' a story she wrote with her twin sister Colleen which has captured the interested of the media everywhere
Karen & her sisters life span our of control and hit all time lows when Colleen met a man called James Scott (or so they thought). They went on to unveil a double life, a serial cheater as well as deceit and lies you cant even imagine. Their story is so powerful they continue to be interviewed for various documentaries and TV shows.
Today I want you to listen to Karen's strong message about how she feels she is now a better kinder person and appreciates the smaller things in life because of the horrific experiences she has been through. Not only has she been defrauded out of thousands of pounds but Karen has overcome 2 cancer scares.
Her love for writing has lead her to believe in her talent and she now has a series of fiction stories with 'The Reinvention of Lottie Potts' and she donates a lot of the proceeds from her books to charities such as Women's Aid and Great Ormond Street Hospital
You can order Karen's life story books here - https://amzn.eu/d/5xefGUM
For Lottie Potts books - https://amzn.eu/d/fCJ8Mke
Follow her author journey on instagram here - Teapots and Tequila Shots
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I'd love to hear how small gestures of kindness have made an impact on you.
Yesterday I didn't realise how much a small act of giving can make a whole lot of difference to people.
Let me know in the Q&A how a small kind gesture has made the biggest impact on you or someone else in the workplace.
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Out NOW Brand New episode of Lounging with the Lasses podcast with Naomi White owner of Bee Gifted a craft and gift business in Manchester
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Today I'm lounging with Naomi White owner of Bee Gifted a personalised gift and craft business grown from her little Hive studio in the back garden of her home in the heart of Manchester
After a terrible accident in 2019 which left Naomi with a crushed ankle she used her love of craft to settle her mind during her recovery whilst wondering how she was ever going to go back to child minding.
Fast forward 12 months after trying out every craft imaginable alongside learning to walk again Naomi was in a position to set up her business.
Naomi has invested so much time and energy into developing not only her business but herself, and her story today is a prime example of how working on your confidence will have incredible impacts on your success.
You can join Naomi's little Hive community here - The Hive
Order Naomi's Bee themed gifts here - Bee Gifted
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Iv just whacked Lewis Capaldi's Scottish heed on my vision board and removed Sara Davies! ...ooops
In today's miniSode I'm celebrating all the lasses who have joined us in various vision board workshops around our key cities. We have had such a hoot and it has been inspiring to see you all visualise your dreams.
Yesterday I delivered our Durham workshop with all the usual banter and fun over at Field & Fodder ran by Chloe Atkinson which is now in the top 5 farm shops in Durham City!
Go listen to how what we did after the sesh ahahahahahaha
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Out NOW Brand New episode of Lounging with the Lasses podcast with Carrie McGovern author of the 'Hello' series of contemporary romance books.
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Today I'm lounging with Carrie McGovern author of the 'Hello' contemporary romance series set in the North of England.
Carrie chats with Kylie today about her surprisingly recent foray into writing and becoming a published author after she finally found a way to escape the personal anxieties she was dealing with. Trying her best to be the most supportive mam for her son during a difficult time at school Carrie went on to write her first novel Hello Happiness, speedily followed by Hello Mr Beckett and soon to be released Hello Handsome.
Carrie's books have become fast firm favourites of the lounge lasses with their ease, simplistic realism and of course a little bit of filth thrown in!
You can purchase Carrie's books here - Hello Books
Follow Carrie here - Facebook
Join the craic in Carrie's community here - Carries Books & Banter
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Stop apologising for the state of your house lasses!
In today's miniSode I'm choosing fun over house renovations and me and Gaz have decided that the windows can be replaced when they are physically falling out.
And a new door is NOT going on my vision board.
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Out NOW Brand New episode of Lounging with the Lasses podcast with Laura Brunton founder of Totally You and THE business coach for vibrant women
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Today I am lounging with Laura Brunton and absolute legend who is the founder of Totally You and is known on LinkedIn as THE business coach for vibrant women growing businesses they love.
Laura was one of the first people who took a chance on my 'winging it' ways when I first started dabbling on LinkedIn. With over 10,000 followers and a bad ass presence like nothing I have seen I was blown away at how authentically Laura went out of her way to connect with me on a social media platform.
After a few conversations and an invite to one of her incredible Super-Connector sessions we quickly realised we were from very similar backgrounds, had similar stories and being from the same area in the Northeast of England have actually been out for a pint together!
Laura is an absolute force to be reckoned with and shouts loudly and proudly about the power of bringing incredible women together. With her no bullshit approach I instantly warmed to her voice of passion you simply cannot turn away from.
Buckle up lasses cos this is a smasher!
Check out Laura over on LinkedIn here - Laura Brunton
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Welcome to the first MiniSode of Season 5! This is where I share the weekly crazy life behind the scenes of me, the Lounge & my magical authory life.....as well as the mad craic that goes on in the Dicko household!
Today I am sharing the power of trusting your gut, manifestation and surrounding yourself with the right people to bring more joy to your life and as many others as you can.
Myself and Lozza Mac are working with 2 lush lads who form the band Saint Phnx to help bring their idea for a children's book to life for them. I truly believe this is down to signs, connections, staying true to yourself and believing that there are lush nice people in the world
The title of this MiniSode is 'Blue Feathers' because we realised pretty quickly that blue feathers are these 2 lads' Toppa Token. Have a listen to find out why and hear how me and Lozza are working with a band that has a number one song 'Happy Place' that went viral and have toured with Lewis Capadli ......yep the world works in mysterious ways when you give all you can to help others
Listen to Saint PHNX music here - Saint PHNX On Spotify
Listen to Happy Place here - Happy Place
Saint PHNX on Insta - Saint PHNX
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