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A massive thank you to the wonderful team at @levant.uk - London’s brand new Middle Eastern bakery and restaurant up on the 4th floor of @harrods. And many thanks to my very good friend Sarah @ahometomakeyousmile for inviting me to join her and try out this new lunch spot yesterday - the perfect way to spend a cold, wet Sunday!
Highlights were the smiley, friendly staff and watching the chefs rustle up our dishes in the open kitchen! The food was really delicious: we had the freshest tabbouleh, hummus, baba ghanouj and flatbreads and shared a manousheh (a first for me!). Despite our full tummies we just couldn’t resist a totally divine tiramisu tart with fresh mint tea - to die for!
The truth is I hadn’t been to Harrods for about 20 years but you might just find me back on the 4th floor soon! I won’t be able to resist returning for more!
#levant #harrods #middleeasternfood #londonfoodblogger #londonfoodie #middleeasterncuisine #londonfoodblog #londonfoodbloggers #londonfoodieblogger #knightsbridgerestaurant #ladolcevita
Christmas party season is HERE! One work do (thank you @freelancermag for last week’s fantastic gathering at @1920_bar) and one local mates’ rave at @offthecuffse24 survived!
Roll on next Friday for @dulwichlunchclub in aid of @linkagesouthwark (which by tradition turns into a 12 hour mega-do!).
Oh I do love party season! Do you?!
#christmaspartyseason #christmasparty #hernehill #offthecuff #southlondonbiz #dulwich #december2023 #christmasiscoming #backtothe90s #ravenight #ravereel #partyreels #londonnightout #londonpartyvenue #londonpartyscene
Ending the weekend still smiling from Friday’s #FreelancerBigXmasParty! Thank you @ange_lyons @fullythoughtout @freelancermag and @teamipse for a fantastic day at the wonderful @1920_bar in Farringdon 🥳
We had SO MUCH FUN! Lovely to catch up with my old mates @muchmoresocial and @wildsocialuk who I began my social media journey with 6 years ago, @mguruuk and @njwebster who are both always such a great support and the best fun to catch up with. And it was such a good opportunity to meet more fellow freelancers particularly @cgritmon, @brandphotographybykate and @marijatheeditor! Loved chatting with you all!
The Christmas Party Season has officially started! Do you have any in the diary? If not why not suggest a little knees up with some people you know through your work - it’s sooooo good to meet in person!
#helpfromhello #christmaspartyseason #freelancerlife #londonfreelancer #freelancerlondon #farringdon #inperson #christmas2023 #networkingevent #christmasreel #freelancermagazine #aboutlastweek #sundayreflections #stillsmiling #sundaythought #sundaythoughts
A huge thank you to Annie and Anna from @abdesignandinteriors for the most fabulous Truffles and Ruffles lunch yesterday. I was so pleased to join - a massive treat before I start delivering a ten week training course next week!
I met some incredibly talented women. @thecolombiacollective and @safomasi showed us their products which are absolutely stunning and helping to keep craftsmanship of the highest quality alive in Colombia and India. So inspiring!
Annie and Anna curate their Truffles and Ruffles lunches beautifully - from making sure the guest list includes the right mix of people, to ensuring guests have opportunities to move around and mix, but all in a very relaxed and informal way. And the food, decoration and setting where just so perfect - it was a dreamy couple of hours in Annie’s gorgeous home.
Do check out my fellow Trufflers and Rufflers, they’re such a talented and very friendly bunch!
@haringandco
@honey_and_toast_interiors
@huddlecollection
@jo_barrett78
@ketteley_kit
@lsouza_photography
@moji.designs
@thecolumbiacollective
@safomasi
@willowbertinteriors
Annie and Anna are so welcoming and would love you to join if you’re also a creative and interested to meet like-minded people. Their’s a link in their bio @abdesignandinteriors where you’ll find all the details.
Thank you to everyone who was there - I had the best Thursday lunchtime in a very long time!
#abdesignandinteriors #trufflesandrufflesclub #createtogether #WomenInBusiness #WomenSupportingWomenInBusiness #ArtisticNetworking #southlondon #Lunchinspiration #NetworkingLunch #ConnectandCreate #ConnectionisEverything #CreativeCollaborations #CreativeConversations #Lunchreels #LunchClub #londonfreelancers #LondonCreatives
Amazing what you can learn in a few minutes with expert guidance from @barbrusa_social and @linzcreates! And of course giggles from @entirelycatherinephotography, @muchmoresocial, @_njwebster, @berry_social, @_anita_wong, @ange_lyons, @mguruuk, @charellegriffith and the whole dance troupe! Go us! 😜
Can you spot me in the front row? Let me know below in comments! Can’t believe I was allowed there! 🤪
Thanks Penny for organising this #BalticBoogie flash mob - we started #atomicon23 in style - kind of! And thanks to @annabellecompson for filming us so patiently!
#flashmobdance #balticsquare #newcastle #gateshead #tiktokmsdemedoit #tiktokdance #socialmaediacommunity #learnsomethingnewmonday #learntodance #learnsomethingnew #learnsomethingneweveryday #instaflashmob #danceflashmob #flashmobs #flashmobdance
You can now add music to single photo posts! 🥳 Here’s my quick tutorial on how to do it - watch to the end for reasons why to use this new feature!
This feature is new so don’t worry if you haven’t yet got it on your account - it’ll take a while for everyone to get it. But if you do have it tag me, I’d love to see your music choices! And share your post in my stories to increase its reach! Also nb this doesn’t work for carousel posts - although never say never! 🤞
If the steel goes a bit quick for you rest your finger on the frame you want to look at to pause it - just like in Stories 😃 And feel free to save for later, share to your mates etc - let’s help spread the word about handy new features!
#helpfromhello #tutorialreels #tutorialreel #photopost #singlephoto #addmusic #instagramnewfeature #newfeature #newfeatures #instagramforsmallbusiness #instagramforsmallbusinesses #smallbusinessowners #learninstagram #instagramexplained #helpfulreels #socialmediakindnessday #socialmediamarketing #socialmediaengagement #contentinspiration #creativecontent #contentideas #instagramadvice #smallbusinesshuddle #tuesdaytip #tuesdaytips
It's World Social Media Day, a day to recognise the postives of social media and celebrate the connections we've made. I've made plenty of really good friends here on IG but today I just had to post about @smallbusinesshuddle - the warmest, most sincere group of business people I've met since running my business. We've been meeting up weekly on zoom for over two years and this has continued until today. We've enjoyed in person walks and every couple of months we've had our joy bringing months to bring you special offers from us, small businesses who all have kindness, authenticity and positivity at their core. Do check out #JumpForJoyJune for all this month's offers, many are still live!
The huddle's meeting again this evening and then we're pausing. We don't know for how long, we don't know how we feel about it, we don't know what will happen going forward. But we all agree we are stronger, happier and more confident for having met each other, for having talked and listened together. Good things will come from this group as we move forwards.
If you'd told me 5 years ago I'd be celebrating my social media connections with a little lump in my throat as I type I'd have scoffed. But I've learnt that you can make deep and meaningful friendships through any medium, it's the people that matter, not the communication tool.
In the photo from today - thank you all for a fabuous final Thursday morning session:
@mockingbird_makes and @mbpharomatherapy who first came up with the huddle concept
@fireworksdhp who I've had the joy of collaborating with (with @portrayyourstory)
@thequietrebelclub
@lauraleighchapman who hosted our Live yesterday - go check it out!
@thenurtureclubemma
@funkymakers
@shea_naturally
@thecuriouscreativeclub
@alicegodfreynutrition
@katebaconcoaching
@bohemnotes
@allwordsbypeta
@spoken_world_productions_t.i.e
@fionaljonescoach
#SMDay #socialmediaday #smallbusinesshuddle #jumpforjoyjune #socialmediafriends #socialmediafriendship #instagr
July Reels Workshop
Not sure how to use Instagram Reels? On 8th July I'm hosting my Reels Workshop for the final time before the Summer. I've called it the Reel Deal - why? Because not only will you get a 2 hour step by step live online workshop, but ALSO a week of support from me as you venture into making Reels. What. A. Deal!!!
Step by step we'll go through the basics as well as the new features that have appeared since my last workshop. We'll discuss how to make Reels your way for your audience - no pointing, dancing or lip-syncing required, unless you're itching to! This workshop will make Reels more 😊 than 😵💫 🤪!
There's a link in my bio to book. Tickets are £49 each, but if you book by the Summer Solstice (21st June) you'll save yourself £5 with code EARLYBIRD!
Summer's a great time to get to grips with Reels with so many opportunities to take fabulous picutres and video while you're out and about. Come along, arm yourself with the know-how and start using this important Instagram feature as part of your Instagram marketing strategy. 😃
Any questions? Feel free to DM me or pop in Comments below.
@socialmums #SocialMumsJune "Best Seller" - because my workshops with a week's support are my best seller and my best deal too!
My “This Is Me” for Day 1 of #SocialMumsJune! A bit about my business and my boys - and a teaser for Friday’s post!
I’m now off to see today’s #SocialMumsJune posts - this Insta challenge is brilliant for meeting new businesses and making new friends! Are you joining in?
Twitter's been headline news this week thanks to Elon Musk striking a deal on Monday to buy it, take the company private and..well, for the rest we'll have to wait and see.
Are you on Twitter?? Last night I was reminded what a positive platform it can be on @socialmums Twitter Chat - an hour of real-time friendly virtual networking and chatting, centred around the #SocialMumsHour hashtag. Find the right people and Twitter's engaging, collaborative, friendly and a really good place to hang out and meet like-minded people.
It's also fun seeing your Insta friends on another platform - like having an evening out in a different venue to your usual haunt!
Do come and see me on Twitter if you're on there - my handle's @hellosocialLdn and there's a link to my account in my bio. And if you'd like some tips on tweeting, twitter chats and how to use the platform for your business then drop me a line - here in Insta DMs or over there!
The next #SocialMumsHour Twitter Chat is on 24th May 8pm - come along we're all very friendly!
Tweet soon! 💙
#TwitteChats #TwitterNews #TwitterChat #TwitterMarketing #TwitterFollower #twittercommunity #TwitterCommunities #TwitterForBusiness #TwitterForBusiness #TwitterFollow #TwitterLink #HelpFromHello #socialmediatraining #socialmediaforbusiness #SocialMediaForSMallBusiness #SmallBizUK #businesssupportingbusiness #SocialMums #HelloTwitter
It's National Siblings Day today! Who knew?! I'm very proud of how these three get along - yes they poke fun at eachother but they have a right old laugh together and a great sense of humour. They're a fab little team and I couldn't be prouder 🤗🤗🤗
#NationalSiblingsDay #MumofThreeBoys #mumofteens #MumofTeenagers #MumofBoys #MumofBoysLife #siblinglove #BehindTheScenes #MumofThree #MumAndSon #MumOfSons
All these wonderful businesswomen and charities (and a few more!) came along to an Instagram for Stories For Business Masterclass on Friday run by me and @sociallysophieb as part of the @smallbusinesshuddle #FindYourJanuaryJoy event. And today they're starting their 5 Day Stories Challenge to implement what they learnt! Monday motivation is all around!
Sophie and I are both big believers in getting our clients to crack on and use their learning with support and accountability from us! It really is the best way to entrench that learning while it's all still top of mind.
They each have a booklet to guide them and a recording of Friday's Masterclass and support from us all week via an Instagram Group Chat.
We'll be sharing their Stories in our own, so if you'd like to see what they're up to come back later and check my Stories.
And if you'd like to do this Masterclass and 5 Day Challenge yourself we've just launched it for a second round, taking place on 18th March! Tickets are at the January #FindYourJanuaryJoy offer price until 25th February - just add the promo code EARLYBIRD when you book - link in bio.
I can't wait to see what this group comes up with, they asked lots of really good questions at the Masterclass so I have high hopes! Good luck crew!
#InstagramStories #InstagramStoriesChallenge #InstagramChallenge #InstagramMasterclass #InstagramTraining #SocialMediaTraining #InstagramCoach #InstagramConsultant #GrowYourInstagramOrganically #HelpFromHello #SociallySophieB #SmallBusinessHuddle #SmallBusinessUK #UKSmallBusinesses #SocialForGood #SocialMediaForGood #WomenInBusinessUK #InstagramStoriesIdeas #LondonSmallBusiness #LondonFreelancers #womensupportingwomeninbusiness #MumsInBusinessUK #motivationmondays #mondaymotivations #mondayinspiration #InstagramStoriesTips #InstagramForSmallBusiness
Less than 2 weeks to Christmas and I want to thank these incredibly talented and dedicated women who've made shopping this year a real thrill - do check them out they all produce very special handmade gifts with love and care. I'm going to be thrilled to hand presents from them to my family 🎁 🙌 OK I'll come clean, one of the gifts is going to say "To Anna, lots of love Anna" but I reckon we all deserve to treat ourselves!
They are from bottom left, clockwise:
Sarah from @embellishedelephant - beautiful embroidery kits with everything you need!
Sophia from @sophiadissanayakedesign - incredible crochet and knitted items
Pia from @tval.co - a social entreprise making wonderful 100% natural soaps
Lizzie from @lizziechancellor - really lovely notebooks, cards and wrapping
Please do go and check them out, their products are fantastic and it's been really nice "chatting" to them round the back of Instagram and getting excited for the deliveries - it beats other online shopping hands down!
We're very lucky to have businesses like these to buy from - and every sale helps to keep them going! Merry Christmas to all Makers and Small Business Owners - you make the world of buying presents a joyous place!
#smallbizowner #smallbizsaturdayuk #christmascelebration #christmasmagic #festivelondon #tistheseason #christmasvibes #smallbusinesscommunity #christmascountdown2021 #shopsmallchristmasuk #shopsmallchristmas #gettingfestive #feelingchristmassy #ASimpleChristmas #MagicalTimeOfYear #LetChristmasBegin #AllThingsChristmas #ChristmasVibe #ChristmasIsAllAround #christmasgiftsforher #christmasgiftsforhim #christmasgiftsforgirls #ChristmasGiftIdeas #SmallBusinessShoutout #makersgonnamake #londonmakers #mondaymakers #makersmonday #smallbusinesshuddle #southlondonbiz
First Christmas Party of the season! Last weekend I got together with the girls I learnt social media marketing with back in 2017 - the @digitalmums Ada Lovelace Aces @wildsocialuk @westmountsocial and @muchmoresocial (and next time hopefully we'll get @helen.mc66 @dinashoukrywrites and @localfeasting along too - we missed you all!).
There's something special about a group you learn and grow with; we've supported eachother way beyond the 6 months we studied and experimented together. As collaborators, as accountability partners, as smart people to bat ideas off and most importantly as friends 😃. Thanks Alex, Ella and Michaela for a really lovely evening!
#MagicalTimeOfYear #LetChristmasBegin #SmallBizClub #ChristmasVibe #ChristmasIsAllAround #InstagramForBusiness #SmallBusinessHuddle #WomenDoingBusiness #WomenSupportingWomenInBusiness #SmallBusinessBigDreams #FemaleBusiness #IndieBusinessNetwork #zoomparty #gettingfestive #christmaspartyseason #learntogether #socialmediafriends #christmasnightin #digitalmums #adalovelace #friendsforlife #workmates #socialmediamanagement #socialmediatips #smallbizuk #womenledwednesday #MumsInBusiness #MumsInBusinessUK #smallbusinessuk #socialmediamanagers
First Christmas Party of the season! Last weekend I got together with the girls I learnt social media marketing with back in 2017 - the @digitalmums Ada Lovelace Aces @wildsocialuk @westmountsocial and @muchmoresocial (and next time hopefully we'll get @helen_mc66 @dinashoukrywrites and @localfeasting along too - we missed you all!).
There's something special about a group you learn and grow with; we've supported eachother way beyond the 6 months we studied and experimented together. As collaborators, as accountability partners, as smart people to bat ideas off and most importantly as friends. Thanks Alex, Ella and Michaela for a really lovely evening!
#MagicalTimeOfYear #LetChristmasBegin #SmallBizClub #ChristmasVibe #ChristmasIsAllAround #InstagramForBusiness #SmallBusinessHuddle #WomenDoingBusiness #WomenSupportingWomenInBusiness #SmallBusinessBigDreams #FemaleBusiness #IndieBusinessNetwork #zoomparty #gettingfestive #christmaspartyseason #learntogether #socialmediafriends #christmasnightin #digitalmums #adalovelace #friendsforlife #workmates #socialmediamanagement #socialmediatips #smallbizuk #womenledwednesday #MumsInBusiness #MumsInBusinessUK #smallbusinessuk #socialmediamanagers
We’re talking ✨Gold ✨ on Day 2 @susannahconway's #DecemberReflections2021 Insta Challenge!
In my job, "gold" is working with a client whose business resonates with me, who’s doing something big or small to improve the world, who prioritises customer care and giving a fantastic service, and of course who wants to learn how to use social media more effectively and is enthusiastic to give it a go!
This year’s been great for getting to know new small business owners and today I’m featuring one of them, Pia who started Tväl.co just a few weeks ago. She makes 100% plant based natural soaps - go and check out her account @tval.co to see all her different soaps and how she makes them. I can tell you the green herb & clay one smells DIVINE. I’m sure they all do! And her packaging and presentation makes receiving her products an absolute treat.
Pia’s been to a couple of my workshops and we’ve stayed in touch - I've loved seeing her business launch and her confidence on Instagram grow. Not only has she started a business, it’s a Social Enterprise with profits going toward creating and distributing info on environmental initiatives. That, to me, is pure Gold. ⭐️
Who are your golden clients?
#shopsmallchristmas #shopsmallchristmasuk #christmascountdown #christmascountdown2021 #christmasgifting #giftsforher #giftsforhim #socialentreprise #socialentrepriseuk #handmadesoaps #organicsoap #vegansoap #vegansoaps #soaprevolution #sustainablesoap #soapbars #sustainablegifts #naturalsoap #supportsocialentrepreneur #socialentrepreneurship #socialentrepreneur #socialentrepreneurs
#clientshoutout #lovemyclient #lovemyclients #goldenclient #goldenclients
Next week you can finally crack Instagram Reels! I'll be hosting my final Workshop of the year via Zoom on Tuesday at lunchtime. It's 90 minutes and you'll be sent a recording afterwards. AND you'll be ready to make Reels in time for the countdown to Christmas - there's a Reels idea right there! 😜
We'll go step by step through creating Reels and also discuss ideas of how to use them strategically for your business.
It'll be the most productive lunchtime you have next week!
It's easy to book your place - just click here: https://bookwhen.com/annaskipwith/e/ev-swtv-20211130120000
Have a great weekend everyone!
Anna x
It’s SocialMediaKindnessDay, a good reminder to use social media for kindness and to respect those we meet online; a day set up in honour of the late Caroline Flack, who would have celebrated her 42nd birthday today.
In the digital world things can turn negative, and it's always key to remember that behind (almost) all accounts, there's a human being, a person with feelings and emotions. There are plenty of ways to show kindness and respect on social media - here are just 9 on my Kindness Bingo card! They can all quickly become good habits here on Instagram and any other social media.
You can also take a SocialMediaKindness pledge right now - just go to @socialmediakindnessday, and click on the link in their bio.
And if you feel you are being unkindly treated on social media do reach out to friends. My advice would always be to not respond to negative comments or Dms and to consider blocking the other account. Be kind to yourself.
In Caroline Flack's words "In a world where you can be anything, be kind."
New month, new Instagram goals? Wondering what you get from a Social Mums Workshop to help you achieve them?
Nicola @_njwebster and I both deliver these awesome trainings and we’ll be going LIVE tomorrow at 10.20am to let you know what to expect and what we have in store for you this month!
It’ll be a fun 15 minutes or so, long enough to enjoy a coffee with us and ask any questions you have.
Tap the Countdown Sticker in my Stories to get a reminder of our Live tomorrow - do come and join us, we’d love to see you there!
And feel free to pop any questions you have about the workshops in the Comments below and we’ll answer them during the Live!
See you there!
Anna and Nicola 😃😃
#InstagramLive
Are you wondering how to start with Reels? Feel like you’ve missed the boat? Well you most certainly haven’t! Or maybe you just want to understand it all better??
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Next Friday morning come along to my 90 minute online Reels workshop, written by Gemma from @socialmums. I’ll show you step-by-step exactly how to create Reels for your business. We’ll start at the beginning and I’ll show you how to use all of the features within the Reels editor, so whether you’ve never created a Reel before or you have but you’d like some guidance, this workshop will really help you.
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Don’t worry this isn’t a lesson in pointing and dancing (although I can show you pointing if you’d like me to - but not dancing 😬!), we’ll discuss all sorts of ways you can create Reels to suit your brand and style. We’ll also cover how to fit Reels into your Instagram strategy and how to create Reels consistently without getting overwhelmed.
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THERE'S AN EARLYBIRD OFFER ON THIS WORKSHOP UNTIL 10AM ON SUNDAY (10TH OCTOBER). FOR DETAILS AND TO BOOK 👉 https://bookwhen.com/annaskipwith
I hope to see you there!
Anna x