Lounging with The Lasses

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Apr 2024

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Kylie Dixon founder of The Northern Lass Lounge invites northeast business women to come and lounge, chat and give you the craic. This community which began as a support group on Facebook has now become the go to place for female entrepreneurs on social media. Having overcome the anxiety and overwhelm which can be caused by running a business on social media, Kylie now gives practical no bull crap coaching and advice to thousands of business lasses! Each week Kylie will interview members from the Lounge to hear their experiences in growing a business online. Come and listen to the craic!

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April 21, 202457 min

A tribute to Paula Fowler all round Lounge Legend

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

April 18, 202413 min

Furry Curveballs - MiniSode 55

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 Join THE online female business support community on Facebook here - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Northern Lass Lounge

April 15, 20241 min

TRAILER - Nicki Barron owner of Pretty Busy Designs on how daydreaming is key for creatives

Out NOW Brand New episode of Lounging with the Lasses podcast with Nicki Barron owner of ⁠⁠Pretty Busy Blooms⁠⁠ a creative floral business Go back and catch up on over 170 episodes with our incredible female business owners being interviewed by Kylie Dixon founder of The Northern Lass Lounge Female Business Support Community on Facebook Join our business support group here - ⁠⁠⁠The Northern Lass Lounge

April 14, 2024Episode 71 hr 12 min

S5 EP7 - 'Don't go to sleep without a plan and don't wake up without a purpose' - Nicki Barron owner of Pretty Busy Blooms

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 ________________________ Join the lasses here - ⁠⁠⁠The Northern Lass Lounge⁠⁠⁠ Sign up to our newsletter and JUICY info and freebies here - ⁠⁠⁠www.thenorthernlasslounge.com

April 11, 202417 min

Stop splitting yourselves into pieces - MiniSode 54

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 Join THE online female business support community on Facebook here - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Northern Lass Lounge

April 8, 20241 min

TRAILER - Sarah Dibb on being told her unborn child has Zellweger syndrome

Out NOW Brand New episode of Lounging with the Lasses podcast with Sarah Dibb owner of ⁠Noah's Art⁠ her beautiful craft business Go back and catch up on over 170 episodes with our incredible female business owners being interviewed by Kylie Dixon founder of The Northern Lass Lounge Female Business Support Community on Facebook Join our business support group here - ⁠⁠The Northern Lass Lounge

April 7, 2024Episode 61 hr 7 min

S5 EP6 - 'Our unborn baby was diagnosed with Zellwegger syndrome and I started to craft for my sanity' - Sarah Dibb owner of Noah's Art

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 ________________________ Join the lasses here - ⁠⁠The Northern Lass Lounge⁠⁠ Sign up to our newsletter and JUICY info and freebies here - ⁠⁠www.thenorthernlasslounge.com

April 4, 202415 min

Working with your other half - MiniSode 53

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! Join THE online female business support community here - ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Northern Lass Lounge

April 1, 20241 min

TRAILER - Karen Crear and her story that inspired the podcast 'Love Bombed' hosted by Vicky Pattison

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. Go back and catch up on over 170 episodes with our incredible female business owners being interviewed by Kylie Dixon founder of The Northern Lass Lounge Female Business Support Community on Facebook Check out all of Karen's books here - ⁠Lottie Potts Join our business support group here - ⁠The Northern Lass Lounge

March 31, 2024Episode 61 hr 8 min

S5 EP5 - 'My story from the podcast Love Bombed with Vicky Pattison' - Karen Crear self published author

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 ________________________ Join the lasses here - ⁠⁠The Northern Lass Lounge⁠⁠ Sign up to our newsletter and JUICY info and freebies here - ⁠⁠www.thenorthernlasslounge.com