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When I posted about looking for two women to help me build out my new Soul Heart Photography portfolio, I honestly did not expect such an overwhelming response!

Reading through all your responses and messages was so heartwarming, and it highlighted just how many of us are looking for soft, gentle, relaxed photos without any of the awkward pressure.

In the end I couldn't pick just two... I decided to double the spots and offer complimentary portrait sessions to four wonderful women!

A huge congratulations to:

▪️Katy @katyhowarthtattoo
▪️Pascale @pascalestanley_jewellery
▪️Tracey @soulfulholistichair
▪️Sinéad @celebrationsbysinead

I cannot wait to step behind the lens with each of you and capture photos that truly feel like you.

You can still pop over to my new portfolio page to see what I am up to, or drop me a message if you'd love to chat about a future shoot.

There's a link in my bio to take a look at the new page! 🌿

When I posted about looking for two women to help me build out my new Soul Heart Photography portfolio, I honestly did not expect such an overwhelming response!

Reading through all your responses and messages was so heartwarming, and it highlighted just how many of us are looking for soft, gentle, relaxed photos without any of the awkward pressure.

In the end I couldn't pick just two... I decided to double the spots and offer complimentary portrait sessions to four wonderful women!

A huge congratulations to:

▪️Katy @katyhowarthtattoo
▪️Pascale @pascalestanley_jewellery
▪️Tracey @soulfulholistichair
▪️Sinéad @celebrationsbysinead

I cannot wait to step behind the lens with each of you and capture photos that truly feel like you.

You can still pop over to my new portfolio page to see what I am up to, or drop me a message if you'd love to chat about a future shoot.

There's a link in my bio to take a look at the new page! 🌿

We need to stop normalising the idea that being a small business owner means you have to be the CEO, the content creator, the web designer, and the admin assistant all at once.

If you started your business to teach yoga, help clients with their nutrition, craft ethically made products, or hold space for people, why are you spending your evenings fighting with setting up your CRM or trying to make a flyer look right?

You do not have to be good at everything. And you definitely don't have to enjoy the fiddly back-end jobs that make you want to hurl your laptop out the window. It is completely fine to say, "I love my work, but I hate this bit," and let someone else take that weight off your shoulders.

Your energy is far too precious to be spent battling an inbox or fixing broken links.
What's the one job in your business you wish you never had to do again?

We need to stop normalising the idea that being a small business owner means you have to be the CEO, the content creator, the web designer, and the admin assistant all at once.

If you started your business to teach yoga, help clients with their nutrition, craft ethically made products, or hold space for people, why are you spending your evenings fighting with setting up your CRM or trying to make a flyer look right?

You do not have to be good at everything. And you definitely don't have to enjoy the fiddly back-end jobs that make you want to hurl your laptop out the window. It is completely fine to say, "I love my work, but I hate this bit," and let someone else take that weight off your shoulders.

Your energy is far too precious to be spent battling an inbox or fixing broken links.
What's the one job in your business you wish you never had to do again?

What you see on Instagram: Me looking calm and relaxed in Morocco, peacefully writing notes on a retreat.

What actually happened over the last few weeks:

Helping with @tashyoga_22 and @kumayoga.be retreat in Morocco
Hosting parent/grandparent visits
An unexpected emergency trip up to my in-laws in Scotland
A whirlwind family trip down to the South coast
Attempting to keep a business running in between endless snack requests

If your summer looks less like the polished highlights reel you're seeing on this app and more like a chaotic game of tetris, you are in good company. Running a business while raising a family is full-on, and it is completely fine if your current strategy is simply keeping the wheels turning and getting through it!

We're half way there guys 💪🏻

How are you holding up with the summer juggle this week?

P.S. My lovely friend Polly @thecalmconfidencetoolkit shared a fab reset exercise recently using rapid tapping, you should go check it out!

What you see on Instagram: Me looking calm and relaxed in Morocco, peacefully writing notes on a retreat.

What actually happened over the last few weeks:

Helping with @tashyoga_22 and @kumayoga.be retreat in Morocco
Hosting parent/grandparent visits
An unexpected emergency trip up to my in-laws in Scotland
A whirlwind family trip down to the South coast
Attempting to keep a business running in between endless snack requests

If your summer looks less like the polished highlights reel you're seeing on this app and more like a chaotic game of tetris, you are in good company. Running a business while raising a family is full-on, and it is completely fine if your current strategy is simply keeping the wheels turning and getting through it!

We're half way there guys 💪🏻

How are you holding up with the summer juggle this week?

P.S. My lovely friend Polly @thecalmconfidencetoolkit shared a fab reset exercise recently using rapid tapping, you should go check it out!

A little late to the "I'm home!" post, but here we are... ☀️

I spent a magical week out in Morocco supporting Tash and Karen on their retreat, and I have spent the last seven days slowly landing back into reality!

From helping run things smoothly behind the scenes to snapping quiet moments in the sun, it was the absolute best reminder of why I love supporting female founders in the wellness space.

I took a complete pause from posting while I unpacked, caught up on family life, and grounded myself back home, which felt so needed. Now I am back at my desk, and ready to share a few of the gorgeous visuals we captured while we were away.

Swipe through to take a little peek at the retreat gallery 📸 and watch this space for some exciting news coming soon.

A little late to the "I'm home!" post, but here we are... ☀️

I spent a magical week out in Morocco supporting Tash and Karen on their retreat, and I have spent the last seven days slowly landing back into reality!

From helping run things smoothly behind the scenes to snapping quiet moments in the sun, it was the absolute best reminder of why I love supporting female founders in the wellness space.

I took a complete pause from posting while I unpacked, caught up on family life, and grounded myself back home, which felt so needed. Now I am back at my desk, and ready to share a few of the gorgeous visuals we captured while we were away.

Swipe through to take a little peek at the retreat gallery 📸 and watch this space for some exciting news coming soon.

A quick Scottish detour before the Moroccan sunshine! ✈️🧖‍♀️

Kicking off my out of office with a jump from Gatwick to Edinburgh, and a beautiful spa day at Stobo Castle to celebrate my step-mum's birthday. The perfect way to start the trip!

Next stop: Morocco! 🇲🇦

I am flying out tomorrow to support the lovely Tash and Karen with their upcoming yoga retreat. I will be doing one final check of my emails today (Tuesday 14th) before going offline.

I will be back at my desk and catching up on everything on Thursday 23rd July.

To all the busy business mums looking at the upcoming school holiday calendar with a little bit of dread: please don’t panic! Drop me a DM or an email while I am away, and I would love to help lighten your workload when I return so you can actually enjoy the summer.

A quick Scottish detour before the Moroccan sunshine! ✈️🧖‍♀️

Kicking off my out of office with a jump from Gatwick to Edinburgh, and a beautiful spa day at Stobo Castle to celebrate my step-mum's birthday. The perfect way to start the trip!

Next stop: Morocco! 🇲🇦

I am flying out tomorrow to support the lovely Tash and Karen with their upcoming yoga retreat. I will be doing one final check of my emails today (Tuesday 14th) before going offline.

I will be back at my desk and catching up on everything on Thursday 23rd July.

To all the busy business mums looking at the upcoming school holiday calendar with a little bit of dread: please don’t panic! Drop me a DM or an email while I am away, and I would love to help lighten your workload when I return so you can actually enjoy the summer.

I am officially away from my desk now, returning on Thursday 23rd July.

First, I am making a quick Scottish detour for a spa day at @stobo_castle to celebrate my step-mum's birthday! I will do one final check of my emails on Tuesday 14th July, before flying to Morocco on Wednesday.

Once I arrive, I will be supporting my lovely clients, @tashyoga_22 and @kumayoga.be, with their upcoming yoga retreat and I will have very limited access to my emails and WhatsApp from Wednesday onwards.

If you get in touch while I am away, please do not worry if you do not hear back straight away. I will dive into my inbox and reply to everyone as soon as I return on the 23rd July.

To those of you navigating the upcoming school holidays with little ones, I know the juggle is about to get very real! If you need an extra pair of hands to keep your business ticking over this summer, let's chat when I return.

I am officially away from my desk now, returning on Thursday 23rd July.

First, I am making a quick Scottish detour for a spa day at @stobo_castle to celebrate my step-mum's birthday! I will do one final check of my emails on Tuesday 14th July, before flying to Morocco on Wednesday.

Once I arrive, I will be supporting my lovely clients, @tashyoga_22 and @kumayoga.be, with their upcoming yoga retreat and I will have very limited access to my emails and WhatsApp from Wednesday onwards.

If you get in touch while I am away, please do not worry if you do not hear back straight away. I will dive into my inbox and reply to everyone as soon as I return on the 23rd July.

To those of you navigating the upcoming school holidays with little ones, I know the juggle is about to get very real! If you need an extra pair of hands to keep your business ticking over this summer, let's chat when I return.

Here's me looking calm, collected, and ready to conquer the world, at the @reels.rockstars meetup at @berryfarmcotswolds last week.

The reality: Spending my long, high-focus work day going back and forth to the dentist 3 times because the retainer on the back of my front teeth snapped and was stabbing me in the mouth. 😭

Thankfully they were able to sort me out, but the timing could not be worse.

This weekend, I am heading off on a massive travel sprint - first up to Scotland for my step-mum’s birthday, then straight back to London, and immediately out to Morocco to support Tash and Karen's yoga retreat.

So this week was supposed to be a military-operation style exercise in tying up client work, packing, and getting ready to step away from my desk.

When you run a business, life really doesn't care about your beautifully organised calendar or your travel plans. Tech glitches, dental emergencies, or last-minute chaos will always find a way to pop up right when you have a plane to catch.

If your week has completely derailed already, or you are currently drowning in your own pre-holiday to-do list, take a breath. You are definitely not the only one!

How is your week looking?

Please tell me you are having a more productive Tuesday than I am!

Here's me looking calm, collected, and ready to conquer the world, at the @reels.rockstars meetup at @berryfarmcotswolds last week.

The reality: Spending my long, high-focus work day going back and forth to the dentist 3 times because the retainer on the back of my front teeth snapped and was stabbing me in the mouth. 😭

Thankfully they were able to sort me out, but the timing could not be worse.

This weekend, I am heading off on a massive travel sprint - first up to Scotland for my step-mum’s birthday, then straight back to London, and immediately out to Morocco to support Tash and Karen's yoga retreat.

So this week was supposed to be a military-operation style exercise in tying up client work, packing, and getting ready to step away from my desk.

When you run a business, life really doesn't care about your beautifully organised calendar or your travel plans. Tech glitches, dental emergencies, or last-minute chaos will always find a way to pop up right when you have a plane to catch.

If your week has completely derailed already, or you are currently drowning in your own pre-holiday to-do list, take a breath. You are definitely not the only one!

How is your week looking?

Please tell me you are having a more productive Tuesday than I am!

As much as I love helping my clients build an authentic online presence, nothing quite beats the magic of in-person connection.

Yesterday I took a much-needed break from the laptop to attend the annual @reels.rockstars meetup at the beautiful @berryfarmcotswolds near Cirencester. After a busy few weeks of juggling client work, stepping back to connect with other female founders and small business owners was so refreshing (Charles from @friarscourtclanfield & @lifewithmok and Chaucer too!)

We shared stories, swapped business chats, and laughed a lot. It is always funny meeting people in person when you've only ever known them online, trying to remember "Have I met you before work do I just know you from Insta?"

Lovely to see & catch up with @footsmithspodiatry @hathrenbrownies @half_price_pedicure_vs_cancer @vicky_elmore_kitchens @drclairekayecoaching @lisatalbot1 @the_sup_life who I did meet at last years meet up... I think! And of course @spottynstripy @rebuildagram @dahliabeach.

Feeling inspired to get back to creating for my own business again, and not just for my clients!

As much as I love helping my clients build an authentic online presence, nothing quite beats the magic of in-person connection.

Yesterday I took a much-needed break from the laptop to attend the annual @reels.rockstars meetup at the beautiful @berryfarmcotswolds near Cirencester. After a busy few weeks of juggling client work, stepping back to connect with other female founders and small business owners was so refreshing (Charles from @friarscourtclanfield & @lifewithmok and Chaucer too!)

We shared stories, swapped business chats, and laughed a lot. It is always funny meeting people in person when you've only ever known them online, trying to remember "Have I met you before work do I just know you from Insta?"

Lovely to see & catch up with @footsmithspodiatry @hathrenbrownies @half_price_pedicure_vs_cancer @vicky_elmore_kitchens @drclairekayecoaching @lisatalbot1 @the_sup_life who I did meet at last years meet up... I think! And of course @spottynstripy @rebuildagram @dahliabeach.

Feeling inspired to get back to creating for my own business again, and not just for my clients!

The UK heatwave has officially arrived, and whilst I love working from home, today's strategy involved a very specific negotiation with my family. This pool was bought on one condition, it had to be big enough for me to get in.

Right now, I'm in the water, my laptop is safely in the shade, and I am ticking off tasks for my lovely clients without melting.

As small business owners, we often feel like we have to be chained to a desk to be productive. But one of the best parts of creating a sustainable business is finding these moments of joy and flexibility - that's probably one of the reasons you decided to work for yourself rather than for someone else, right?

How are you staying cool today?

Are you team paddling pool or team hiding indoors with the fan on full blast?

Let me know in the comments, and shout out if you want to see my full WFP (work from pool) setup!

The UK heatwave has officially arrived, and whilst I love working from home, today's strategy involved a very specific negotiation with my family. This pool was bought on one condition, it had to be big enough for me to get in.

Right now, I'm in the water, my laptop is safely in the shade, and I am ticking off tasks for my lovely clients without melting.

As small business owners, we often feel like we have to be chained to a desk to be productive. But one of the best parts of creating a sustainable business is finding these moments of joy and flexibility - that's probably one of the reasons you decided to work for yourself rather than for someone else, right?

How are you staying cool today?

Are you team paddling pool or team hiding indoors with the fan on full blast?

Let me know in the comments, and shout out if you want to see my full WFP (work from pool) setup!

Because @anette_schive is based in Norway and I am in the UK, meeting up in person isn't often an option. So for over a year now, virtual co-working has become our go-to way to stay connected and keep each other accountable.

If you want to set one up with a friend or colleague, here is exactly how we structure ours:

🔹 The Tech: Keep it simple. We just jump onto a Google Meet or a Zoom call if you have got pro for unlimited meeting length.

🔹 The Catch Up: We spend the first 10 to 15 minutes having a quick chat, catching up on life, and saying hello.

🔹 The Commitment: We explicitly state what we are each going to be working on during the session. Declaring it out loud keeps you accountable!

🔹The Work: We generally leave the mic on so we can share ideas or ask for the other's input, but you could mute your mic if you both prefer not to be disturbed. Maybe set a timer to talk about how you got on and close the meeting if you do this. Then we just get to work with our cameras left on.

If you are a solo business owner juggling a hectic schedule, I highly recommend teaming up with a colleague or friend for some virtual body doubling. Try booking a regular weekly or monthly session where you both show up online and commit to clearing those annoying operational tasks you have both been putting off.

We really aren't meant to do everything entirely on our own.

And for the ongoing tasks that a casual co-working session with a friend cannot solve, that is exactly why I built SH Virtu. I look after the systems, the tech, and the creative tasks so you can step away and focus entirely on what you love most.

Have you ever tried virtual body doubling or online co-working? Let me know in the comments, or tag the friend you want to book a session with! 👇

Because @anette_schive is based in Norway and I am in the UK, meeting up in person isn't often an option. So for over a year now, virtual co-working has become our go-to way to stay connected and keep each other accountable.

If you want to set one up with a friend or colleague, here is exactly how we structure ours:

🔹 The Tech: Keep it simple. We just jump onto a Google Meet or a Zoom call if you have got pro for unlimited meeting length.

🔹 The Catch Up: We spend the first 10 to 15 minutes having a quick chat, catching up on life, and saying hello.

🔹 The Commitment: We explicitly state what we are each going to be working on during the session. Declaring it out loud keeps you accountable!

🔹The Work: We generally leave the mic on so we can share ideas or ask for the other's input, but you could mute your mic if you both prefer not to be disturbed. Maybe set a timer to talk about how you got on and close the meeting if you do this. Then we just get to work with our cameras left on.

If you are a solo business owner juggling a hectic schedule, I highly recommend teaming up with a colleague or friend for some virtual body doubling. Try booking a regular weekly or monthly session where you both show up online and commit to clearing those annoying operational tasks you have both been putting off.

We really aren't meant to do everything entirely on our own.

And for the ongoing tasks that a casual co-working session with a friend cannot solve, that is exactly why I built SH Virtu. I look after the systems, the tech, and the creative tasks so you can step away and focus entirely on what you love most.

Have you ever tried virtual body doubling or online co-working? Let me know in the comments, or tag the friend you want to book a session with! 👇

Off-Campus confession time. I know, I know, I'm a bit late to the party, but I am completely obsessed.

I have just started watching 'Off Campus' and it is giving me ultimate nostalgic '10 Things I Hate About You' energy. It has that total late 90s and 00s rom com, comfort-watch feel. Even the soundtrack is absolutely spot on.

But here is why I think I am loving it so much. It takes all those classic, cheesy tropes we grew up with, but it completely updated them for the modern world.

Instead of the usual toxicity, it actually champions female agency and genuine consent. The masculinity is refreshing and non-toxic, the characters actually communicate, and it handles really heavy, difficult subjects like trauma and abuse with so much sensitivity. It is everything I loved about old-school rom-coms (I'm not ashamed to admit it), just updated with the emotional intelligence we actually want to see on screen today.

(Plus, the cast is absolute eye candy, which definitely helps. Garret is giving major Heath Ledger, Patrick Verona vibes and I am 100% here for it.)

Consider this my official recommendation if you need something brilliant to unwind with this week.

Has anyone else watched it yet? Let me know your thoughts in the comments, but please keep it spoiler-free!

Off-Campus confession time. I know, I know, I'm a bit late to the party, but I am completely obsessed.

I have just started watching 'Off Campus' and it is giving me ultimate nostalgic '10 Things I Hate About You' energy. It has that total late 90s and 00s rom com, comfort-watch feel. Even the soundtrack is absolutely spot on.

But here is why I think I am loving it so much. It takes all those classic, cheesy tropes we grew up with, but it completely updated them for the modern world.

Instead of the usual toxicity, it actually champions female agency and genuine consent. The masculinity is refreshing and non-toxic, the characters actually communicate, and it handles really heavy, difficult subjects like trauma and abuse with so much sensitivity. It is everything I loved about old-school rom-coms (I'm not ashamed to admit it), just updated with the emotional intelligence we actually want to see on screen today.

(Plus, the cast is absolute eye candy, which definitely helps. Garret is giving major Heath Ledger, Patrick Verona vibes and I am 100% here for it.)

Consider this my official recommendation if you need something brilliant to unwind with this week.

Has anyone else watched it yet? Let me know your thoughts in the comments, but please keep it spoiler-free!

Swipe to see the tiny newborn who turned my world upside down, in the best way possible.

Six years ago today, our world completely shifted. Thorin is our IVF baby. We waited a very long time for him, and when he finally arrived, he made me completely question what I was doing with my life!

At the time, I was a freelance makeup artist. My life was a whirlwind of traveling to London for incredibly early call times and long, exhausting days. While I loved the creativity, I quickly realised it was completely incompatible with being the mother I wanted to be for the little boy we had waited so long for.

But the alternative did not feel right either. I knew I did not want to go back to being an employee. After years of independence, the idea of having to ask an employer for permission filled me with dread if I am totally honest about it!

I did not want to have to request time off to take my son to the doctor, or to watch his sports day, or volunteer on a school trip. I wanted work that would fit around being a mum, rather than it being the other way round.

That is why I started working as a VA in 2022. Initially for better balance in my own life, but then also to help other women find balance in theirs too.

He is my "why".

Happy 6th birthday, Thorin.
Thank you for giving me the best job in the world: Being your mum.

Swipe to see the tiny newborn who turned my world upside down, in the best way possible.

Six years ago today, our world completely shifted. Thorin is our IVF baby. We waited a very long time for him, and when he finally arrived, he made me completely question what I was doing with my life!

At the time, I was a freelance makeup artist. My life was a whirlwind of traveling to London for incredibly early call times and long, exhausting days. While I loved the creativity, I quickly realised it was completely incompatible with being the mother I wanted to be for the little boy we had waited so long for.

But the alternative did not feel right either. I knew I did not want to go back to being an employee. After years of independence, the idea of having to ask an employer for permission filled me with dread if I am totally honest about it!

I did not want to have to request time off to take my son to the doctor, or to watch his sports day, or volunteer on a school trip. I wanted work that would fit around being a mum, rather than it being the other way round.

That is why I started working as a VA in 2022. Initially for better balance in my own life, but then also to help other women find balance in theirs too.

He is my "why".

Happy 6th birthday, Thorin.
Thank you for giving me the best job in the world: Being your mum.

Tash and I went to see Hang Massive this weekend, and the music was just incredible. But looking back on the night, my favourite part of the whole experience was actually the decision we made before the music even started.

We decided not to rush! I picked Tash up just after I finished work, and she had literally just returned from her daughter's sixth birthday party. Anyone who has ever survived a kids' party knows exactly how intense that environment is!

Between my post-work brain and her post-party energy, our nervous systems were running a little high, to say the least. It took us a minute to settle down and decompress!

Instead of sprinting from the car straight into the venue queue, we headed to Bristol early enough to get dinner and a cocktail first. It gave us the perfect, slow, beautiful transition into the evening. It allowed us to actually breathe, catch up, and arrive fully in the moment before heading to Lost Horizon for the show.

When you run your own business, it is incredibly hard to turn the noise off. We are so used to being 'on' the whole time that we sometimes forget how to just be.

Tash and I went to see Hang Massive this weekend, and the music was just incredible. But looking back on the night, my favourite part of the whole experience was actually the decision we made before the music even started.

We decided not to rush! I picked Tash up just after I finished work, and she had literally just returned from her daughter's sixth birthday party. Anyone who has ever survived a kids' party knows exactly how intense that environment is!

Between my post-work brain and her post-party energy, our nervous systems were running a little high, to say the least. It took us a minute to settle down and decompress!

Instead of sprinting from the car straight into the venue queue, we headed to Bristol early enough to get dinner and a cocktail first. It gave us the perfect, slow, beautiful transition into the evening. It allowed us to actually breathe, catch up, and arrive fully in the moment before heading to Lost Horizon for the show.

When you run your own business, it is incredibly hard to turn the noise off. We are so used to being 'on' the whole time that we sometimes forget how to just be.

I look at a lot of DIY websites, and whilst I am always so impressed by the creativity of female founders, there are a handful of tiny details that always make me want to roll up my sleeves and dive into the backend to fix them!

Website tech can feel incredibly heavy when you just want to focus on your passion, so here are five incredibly easy fixes you can do yourself in under ten minutes:

1. Stop playing hard to get with your location
If your business depends on geography, put your location right in the main header. Don't hide it halfway down your about page. Include something simple like "Bristol Holistic Therapist" or "Yin Yoga in Aberdeen" and let people know they are in the right place straight away.

2. Spoon-feed your visitors
We all have busy brains, and when we visit a website, we don't want to work hard to find information. If your header has a beautiful image but no button, visitors will leave. Tell them what to do. "Book a Session" or "View Packages" works perfectly.

3. The mobile view is the real view
Please check your mobile layout. It is so easy for spacing to go a bit wild on a phone screen, text to overlap, or images to stack strangely. Most people these days will be viewing on mobile, so if that version feels chaotic, your whole business feels a bit chaotic.

4. Please don't make us squint
White text on a pale beige background or a bright sunny sky is a classic design trap. If it is even slightly hard to read, add a subtle dark tint to the image or change the font colour!

5. Avoid the dreaded dead end
When someone scrolls to the absolute bottom of your page, they like what you are saying. Don't just leave them hanging in mid-air. Give them a button to take the next step, whether that is booking a class, getting in touch, or reading your about page, to keep the momentum going.

If your website still feels a bit clunky after trying these, remember you don't have to battle the tech alone.

I live for this stuff!

Drop me a line and let's get your website feeling like the beautiful, supportive tool it is meant to be.

I look at a lot of DIY websites, and whilst I am always so impressed by the creativity of female founders, there are a handful of tiny details that always make me want to roll up my sleeves and dive into the backend to fix them!

Website tech can feel incredibly heavy when you just want to focus on your passion, so here are five incredibly easy fixes you can do yourself in under ten minutes:

1. Stop playing hard to get with your location
If your business depends on geography, put your location right in the main header. Don't hide it halfway down your about page. Include something simple like "Bristol Holistic Therapist" or "Yin Yoga in Aberdeen" and let people know they are in the right place straight away.

2. Spoon-feed your visitors
We all have busy brains, and when we visit a website, we don't want to work hard to find information. If your header has a beautiful image but no button, visitors will leave. Tell them what to do. "Book a Session" or "View Packages" works perfectly.

3. The mobile view is the real view
Please check your mobile layout. It is so easy for spacing to go a bit wild on a phone screen, text to overlap, or images to stack strangely. Most people these days will be viewing on mobile, so if that version feels chaotic, your whole business feels a bit chaotic.

4. Please don't make us squint
White text on a pale beige background or a bright sunny sky is a classic design trap. If it is even slightly hard to read, add a subtle dark tint to the image or change the font colour!

5. Avoid the dreaded dead end
When someone scrolls to the absolute bottom of your page, they like what you are saying. Don't just leave them hanging in mid-air. Give them a button to take the next step, whether that is booking a class, getting in touch, or reading your about page, to keep the momentum going.

If your website still feels a bit clunky after trying these, remember you don't have to battle the tech alone.

I live for this stuff!

Drop me a line and let's get your website feeling like the beautiful, supportive tool it is meant to be.

When you run a wellness business, spending hours tied to Instagram can feel completely at odds with your values.

Tash is the first to admit that if she could choose to avoid social media altogether, she would! But since it is part and parcel of running a business, she knows the power of having the right support.

I know the biggest fear when it comes to outsourcing your content: “Will it still sound like me?”

But we completely bypassed that fear: I used Tash’s own voice and her own words!

This wasn’t about creating a fake persona. Tash had already written a beautiful, heartfelt newsletter to her subscribers ahead of the trip. That email was our raw ingredient.

While she packed her bags, I took that single newsletter, extracted her core themes, and turned them into 5 highly engaging, story-driven grid posts. Her only homework? A quick list of 4 everyday photos to snap while she was away.

The result? Tash completely disconnected and stayed entirely present for the wedding and made the most of her time in Nevada.

Meanwhile, her grid gained over 4,700 views and a wave of warm, loving engagement. No stressful captions written on the fly at the airport and no ghosting her community.

"I LOVE this Siân, it's a really great framework to use going forward for future travels - it actually made the process of posting on social media more fun and engaging for me - something that usually feels like work or an effort became playful and effortless." @tashyoga_22

When you run a wellness business, spending hours tied to Instagram can feel completely at odds with your values.

Tash is the first to admit that if she could choose to avoid social media altogether, she would! But since it is part and parcel of running a business, she knows the power of having the right support.

I know the biggest fear when it comes to outsourcing your content: “Will it still sound like me?”

But we completely bypassed that fear: I used Tash’s own voice and her own words!

This wasn’t about creating a fake persona. Tash had already written a beautiful, heartfelt newsletter to her subscribers ahead of the trip. That email was our raw ingredient.

While she packed her bags, I took that single newsletter, extracted her core themes, and turned them into 5 highly engaging, story-driven grid posts. Her only homework? A quick list of 4 everyday photos to snap while she was away.

The result? Tash completely disconnected and stayed entirely present for the wedding and made the most of her time in Nevada.

Meanwhile, her grid gained over 4,700 views and a wave of warm, loving engagement. No stressful captions written on the fly at the airport and no ghosting her community.

"I LOVE this Siân, it's a really great framework to use going forward for future travels - it actually made the process of posting on social media more fun and engaging for me - something that usually feels like work or an effort became playful and effortless." @tashyoga_22

Imagine the sinking feeling of realising that years of your hard work, fundraising milestones, and community memories have completely vanished online.

That was the reality for the wonderful team at Alexandra House of Joy @alexandra_hoj, an Oxfordshire based charity. During a website rebuild, their old blog was accidentally deleted, taking with it a massive record of their incredible progress over the past 10 years. They feared it was gone for good.

But if there is one thing about me, it is that I love putting on my digital detective hat 🕵🏻 and getting stuck in!

Through a mix of tracking down data from cached versions of the old website and trawling through years of old Facebook posts, I have been able to rebuild their archive. Today, I am adding the final missing images to their dedicated archive page on their new website.

I could literally feel the relief coming through in founder Rachael’s emails when I was able to tell her that all was not lost! ❤️

It is incredibly satisfying to work with such a wonderful cause and to help them restore that fundraising legacy. 🏡

Imagine the sinking feeling of realising that years of your hard work, fundraising milestones, and community memories have completely vanished online.

That was the reality for the wonderful team at Alexandra House of Joy @alexandra_hoj, an Oxfordshire based charity. During a website rebuild, their old blog was accidentally deleted, taking with it a massive record of their incredible progress over the past 10 years. They feared it was gone for good.

But if there is one thing about me, it is that I love putting on my digital detective hat 🕵🏻 and getting stuck in!

Through a mix of tracking down data from cached versions of the old website and trawling through years of old Facebook posts, I have been able to rebuild their archive. Today, I am adding the final missing images to their dedicated archive page on their new website.

I could literally feel the relief coming through in founder Rachael’s emails when I was able to tell her that all was not lost! ❤️

It is incredibly satisfying to work with such a wonderful cause and to help them restore that fundraising legacy. 🏡

Just a little mid-week check-in to see how you are doing.

It is half term, and I know for so many female founders, this week is a masterclass in juggling. You are trying to keep the kids entertained while secretly checking emails, or feeling guilty for stepping away from your laptop.

My week looks a bit different because my son is up in Scotland visiting his Granny with my husband, leaving me with a rare, quiet house. But because I know exactly how overwhelming the usual family and business juggle is, I wanted to pop up on your feed and send some love.

If your to-do list is on pause, let it be on pause. Your business will be right here waiting for you on Monday when they're back at school. Give yourself some grace this week.

How is your week going? Are we surviving or thriving?
Drop an emoji below to let me know, even if it is just the exhausted face! 👇

Just a little mid-week check-in to see how you are doing.

It is half term, and I know for so many female founders, this week is a masterclass in juggling. You are trying to keep the kids entertained while secretly checking emails, or feeling guilty for stepping away from your laptop.

My week looks a bit different because my son is up in Scotland visiting his Granny with my husband, leaving me with a rare, quiet house. But because I know exactly how overwhelming the usual family and business juggle is, I wanted to pop up on your feed and send some love.

If your to-do list is on pause, let it be on pause. Your business will be right here waiting for you on Monday when they're back at school. Give yourself some grace this week.

How is your week going? Are we surviving or thriving?
Drop an emoji below to let me know, even if it is just the exhausted face! 👇

I value your time as much as my own, which is why I’ll never expect you to be always on.

I’m here to help protect your free time by respecting your boundaries and building the calm systems you need to truly log off.

I value your time as much as my own, which is why I’ll never expect you to be always on.

I’m here to help protect your free time by respecting your boundaries and building the calm systems you need to truly log off.

If you feel like this digital world is a bit at odds with your profession, you aren’t alone. It’s easy for Instagram to feel like just another point on your to-do list when you’d rather be focused on your passion.

To help you reclaim some headspace, I’ve put together the three "boring" bits I always fix first during an audit.

These aren't the flashy creative tasks, but they are the ones that ensure your hard work actually gets noticed by the right people.

1. The Bio (and that Name Field): Most people forget that your Name Field is searchable! Instead of just your name, use SEO-friendly keywords like "Yoga Teacher" or "Wellness Coach", think about what people would be typing into Google if looking for someone who does what you do! Pair that with a clear "I do X for Y" statement in the bio so people know exactly how you help.

2. The Pinned Posts: Use those top three slots to answer the big questions. Who are you, what do you sell, and what’s a recent "win" for a client? It’s like a mini-website that never stops working, even when you’re offline.

3. The Link in Bio: If I click your link and I’m met with 15 different buttons and no clear direction, I’m leaving. Clean up your links, remove the ones for events that happened back in 2024, and make the "Work With Me" button the easiest one to find!

I thrive on this kind of order and systems-building so you don’t have to. Stop battling the tech and start making it work for you. Or, you know, let me do it instead!

Which one of these feels the "messiest" right now?
Let me know in the comments!

If you feel like this digital world is a bit at odds with your profession, you aren’t alone. It’s easy for Instagram to feel like just another point on your to-do list when you’d rather be focused on your passion.

To help you reclaim some headspace, I’ve put together the three "boring" bits I always fix first during an audit.

These aren't the flashy creative tasks, but they are the ones that ensure your hard work actually gets noticed by the right people.

1. The Bio (and that Name Field): Most people forget that your Name Field is searchable! Instead of just your name, use SEO-friendly keywords like "Yoga Teacher" or "Wellness Coach", think about what people would be typing into Google if looking for someone who does what you do! Pair that with a clear "I do X for Y" statement in the bio so people know exactly how you help.

2. The Pinned Posts: Use those top three slots to answer the big questions. Who are you, what do you sell, and what’s a recent "win" for a client? It’s like a mini-website that never stops working, even when you’re offline.

3. The Link in Bio: If I click your link and I’m met with 15 different buttons and no clear direction, I’m leaving. Clean up your links, remove the ones for events that happened back in 2024, and make the "Work With Me" button the easiest one to find!

I thrive on this kind of order and systems-building so you don’t have to. Stop battling the tech and start making it work for you. Or, you know, let me do it instead!

Which one of these feels the "messiest" right now?
Let me know in the comments!

The ADHD hyperfocus was in full swing this morning!

I’ve been taking the weight off a client's shoulders by migrating her entire booking and payment system to a new home. We’re talking new calendars, automated payment links, and those magic Zaps⚡ that connect Calendly to Flodesk and her Google Workspace, so she never has to manually chase a payment again.

I also took the time to record walkthroughs on Loom, so she feels 100% confident in the driver's seat.

Now, some lunch and a quick moment of horizontal stillness before the school run. Systems are my love language because, once they are set up and running correctly, they buy us back our time! ⌚

What is the one task you’d love to automate so you can have a lie down in the sun on an afternoon too?

The ADHD hyperfocus was in full swing this morning!

I’ve been taking the weight off a client's shoulders by migrating her entire booking and payment system to a new home. We’re talking new calendars, automated payment links, and those magic Zaps⚡ that connect Calendly to Flodesk and her Google Workspace, so she never has to manually chase a payment again.

I also took the time to record walkthroughs on Loom, so she feels 100% confident in the driver's seat.

Now, some lunch and a quick moment of horizontal stillness before the school run. Systems are my love language because, once they are set up and running correctly, they buy us back our time! ⌚

What is the one task you’d love to automate so you can have a lie down in the sun on an afternoon too?

Oh the glamour of being a founder, right?

No one really talks about this part of running a small business, where you are every single department and somehow still chasing yourself for a deadline!

Oh the glamour of being a founder, right?

No one really talks about this part of running a small business, where you are every single department and somehow still chasing yourself for a deadline!

They say that when one door closes another door opens, but I do think sometimes you have to unlock that door yourself!

When a major client scales back and your guaranteed income dips, that confidence can take a hit. My first instinct was to look for the "safety" of an employed role. But then the reality set in.

With a husband who works away a lot of the time, no family nearby to lean on, and the relentless cycle of school runs and childcare, the traditional 9-to-5 isn't just unappealing, it’s practically impossible.

I know exactly what it’s like to juggle the demands of business, family, and life. It’s why I launched my VA business in the first place, and it’s why I’m so passionate about supporting other women who are walking the same tightrope.

Instead of continuing to panic, I used that energy to create something new: the Signature Solo website. It’s designed for the person who needs a professional home online without relying on social media platforms and their algorithms alone.

The right people find you when you’re honest about your journey.

Whether you’re navigating a change of direction or just trying to keep your head above water, remember: you don’t have to do it all alone.

They say that when one door closes another door opens, but I do think sometimes you have to unlock that door yourself!

When a major client scales back and your guaranteed income dips, that confidence can take a hit. My first instinct was to look for the "safety" of an employed role. But then the reality set in.

With a husband who works away a lot of the time, no family nearby to lean on, and the relentless cycle of school runs and childcare, the traditional 9-to-5 isn't just unappealing, it’s practically impossible.

I know exactly what it’s like to juggle the demands of business, family, and life. It’s why I launched my VA business in the first place, and it’s why I’m so passionate about supporting other women who are walking the same tightrope.

Instead of continuing to panic, I used that energy to create something new: the Signature Solo website. It’s designed for the person who needs a professional home online without relying on social media platforms and their algorithms alone.

The right people find you when you’re honest about your journey.

Whether you’re navigating a change of direction or just trying to keep your head above water, remember: you don’t have to do it all alone.

Built a bench: 10/10. WiFi range: 0/10.

I had visions of answering emails while listening to the birds, but my router decided I belong in the office.

Send help (and a WiFi extender). Who else is "working" from the garden today?

Built a bench: 10/10. WiFi range: 0/10.

I had visions of answering emails while listening to the birds, but my router decided I belong in the office.

Send help (and a WiFi extender). Who else is "working" from the garden today?

They say the right people find you at exactly the right time.

Happy Birthday to the wonderful Tash! 🥂

I couldn’t let today pass without sharing how much this woman means to me. Meeting Tash, becoming friends, and working together provided the pivotal push I needed to follow this path with SH Virtu.

Our collaboration showed me what is possible when creativity meets genuine connection. It helped me realise that my skills can perfectly complement other women in their own businesses, easing the weight of the "heavy" work so they can focus on their passions.

Tash, thank you for being such an inspiration and a true friend. I hope your day is as brilliant as you are!

Help me wish her the best birthday in the comments! 👇

They say the right people find you at exactly the right time.

Happy Birthday to the wonderful Tash! 🥂

I couldn’t let today pass without sharing how much this woman means to me. Meeting Tash, becoming friends, and working together provided the pivotal push I needed to follow this path with SH Virtu.

Our collaboration showed me what is possible when creativity meets genuine connection. It helped me realise that my skills can perfectly complement other women in their own businesses, easing the weight of the "heavy" work so they can focus on their passions.

Tash, thank you for being such an inspiration and a true friend. I hope your day is as brilliant as you are!

Help me wish her the best birthday in the comments! 👇

Our brains don’t have a natural "off" switch, especially when you're running the show. If you find yourself scrolling through emails at 9pm, you haven't actually finished work.

A "Power Down" is a physical act that tells your brain it’s safe to stop thinking about business:

✨ Clear the decks: Spend 2 minutes tidying your workspace.
✨ The Brain Dump: Write down the first three things you need to do tomorrow so they aren't "looping" in your head all night.
✨ The Physical Break: Close the laptop, shut the office door, or put your work phone in a charging station in another room.

And that’s a wrap on 14 game-changing ways to reclaim your headspace! 🥂

Keeping up with this series over the last few weeks has been a massive undertaking. Between running a business, being a mum, and navigating life, "consistency" wasn’t always easy.

But reclaiming your headspace isn’t about perfection; it’s about building a business that supports your humanity. 🌊🧠

To celebrate the end of the series, I am officially launching The Signature Solo:

✨ A professional, one-page website in a space you control.

✨ High Impact, Low Stress: A beautiful, efficient home base that works as hard as you do.

✨ Stop relying solely on social media algorithms to reach your clients.

✨ Investment: £299.

I want to take the "heavy" tech work off your shoulders so you can focus on the work you actually love.

You can find all the details at www.shvirtu.com/signature (or click the link in my bio). 🔗

Thank you for following along and being part of this journey. Here’s to a business that feels a lot lighter! ✨

Our brains don’t have a natural "off" switch, especially when you're running the show. If you find yourself scrolling through emails at 9pm, you haven't actually finished work.

A "Power Down" is a physical act that tells your brain it’s safe to stop thinking about business:

✨ Clear the decks: Spend 2 minutes tidying your workspace.
✨ The Brain Dump: Write down the first three things you need to do tomorrow so they aren't "looping" in your head all night.
✨ The Physical Break: Close the laptop, shut the office door, or put your work phone in a charging station in another room.

And that’s a wrap on 14 game-changing ways to reclaim your headspace! 🥂

Keeping up with this series over the last few weeks has been a massive undertaking. Between running a business, being a mum, and navigating life, "consistency" wasn’t always easy.

But reclaiming your headspace isn’t about perfection; it’s about building a business that supports your humanity. 🌊🧠

To celebrate the end of the series, I am officially launching The Signature Solo:

✨ A professional, one-page website in a space you control.

✨ High Impact, Low Stress: A beautiful, efficient home base that works as hard as you do.

✨ Stop relying solely on social media algorithms to reach your clients.

✨ Investment: £299.

I want to take the "heavy" tech work off your shoulders so you can focus on the work you actually love.

You can find all the details at www.shvirtu.com/signature (or click the link in my bio). 🔗

Thank you for following along and being part of this journey. Here’s to a business that feels a lot lighter! ✨

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