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Guess what happens every month to support our lasses! - Our monthly GIFT OF THE GAB day where one lucky lass gets to tak...
04/09/2024

Guess what happens every month to support our lasses! - Our monthly GIFT OF THE GAB day where one lucky lass gets to takeover the whole Northern Lass Lounge community to promote their business 😍 and today will NOT disappoint

🙌 It's our Claire Ball founder of The Self Love Initiative and we cannot wait to see what she shares with us today! We are super proud of everything you are achieving and having you on our Level Up Program mate! - go smash it lass

Aye thats the line that initially drew me in to connect with the amazing Laura Brunton 😍 - Laura is an absolute advocate...
03/09/2024

Aye thats the line that initially drew me in to connect with the amazing Laura Brunton 😍 - Laura is an absolute advocate of connecting women with women. She lives and breathes everything there is to know about the power of bringing female business owners together .....but she does it in her own authentic way and you cannot buy that s**z

So today she has invited myself and the lush Amy Martin into her incredible community of IGNITED ACCELERATOR lasses 😍 where we will be sharing the lounge founding story which has stemmed from using Facebook groups and really studying how communities and PEOPLE connect at the heart of your business.

See ya soon Laura and lasses you absolute beauts!

loungers - get yourself over to have a look at Lauras instagram or LinkedIn cos she showcases her community and connecting sessions beautifully! 🤩



love this!!
02/09/2024

love this!!

Just some small Sunday evening reminders ✨
Whatever this week throws at you, just remember.. You've got this. 💫

Morning lasses I’m just having mesel a cheeky Starbucks before heading on into the lounge for live coaching this morning...
02/09/2024

Morning lasses I’m just having mesel a cheeky Starbucks before heading on into the lounge for live coaching this morning for our Next Level Membership lasses 🥰

Today I’m talking about resetting for September and we have a load of things going on in our membership to support u with resetting, reviewing and making some key decisions for you business focus and motivation for the rest of 2024!

Why not make this the time to join us - it’s perfect timing to get your mojo back. Full details here - https://thenorthernlasslounge.com/nextlevellounge-info

What do you think this icon does on INSTAGRAM when you click it on other peoples accounts who you are following? 👇It's u...
01/09/2024

What do you think this icon does on INSTAGRAM when you click it on other peoples accounts who you are following? 👇
It's ultimate JUICE for people who really want to use Instagram as a marketing tool to grow their business....



🤩Check out the SUPER NINJA growth moves part of our INSTAGRAM Workshops....How many of them on this slide are you using ...
31/08/2024

🤩Check out the SUPER NINJA growth moves part of our INSTAGRAM Workshops....

How many of them on this slide are you using to help catapult your customer growth?

➡️ - Use peoples actual names
➡️ - Run a challenge
➡️ - Engage before you post
➡️ - Respond as soon as comments come in
➡️ - Thank people for following you

Dont miss out on your space for our next workshops lasses. All dates and venues are in our event calendar on our website!











Mark Your Calendars! We’re thrilled to announce that our September Gift of the Gab is none other than the inspiring Clai...
29/08/2024

Mark Your Calendars!

We’re thrilled to announce that our September Gift of the Gab is none other than the inspiring Claire Ball CCS Claire is a Body Image Coach and Counsellor, and she’s dedicated to helping women love themselves just as they are.

Join her on Wednesday, 4th September, for an empowering session as Claire takes over our community https://www.facebook.com/groups/thenorthernlasslounge

This is a day you won’t want to miss!

Running a small business isn’t simple! We wear so many hats as a small business owner so next time someone asks why you ...
28/08/2024

Running a small business isn’t simple!

We wear so many hats as a small business owner so next time someone asks why you do. Don’t say “just a small business owner”! Give yourself more credit!

Happy birthday to me boyo 🥰🥰🥰 - sweet 16 ye little ledge xx
28/08/2024

Happy birthday to me boyo 🥰🥰🥰 - sweet 16 ye little ledge xx

Lavericko here 👋Last Friday I ran the first Instagram Workshop, in Sunderland, and it went down a storm! 💥And it got me ...
27/08/2024

Lavericko here 👋
Last Friday I ran the first Instagram Workshop, in Sunderland, and it went down a storm! 💥

And it got me thinking about my own business insta for my Baby Massage business, My Kid Rocks. Not the practical stuff, I'm fine with that, but the WHO, WHY and WHAT of it all.

🤔 Who follows me?
🤷‍♀️ Why would anyone follow me?
And
💁‍♀️ What value is my content giving them?

Now, when I say,'Why would anyone follow me?' I'm not saying that in despair, I'm being curious and going deep.

📝Try it. Get a piece of paper and answer these questions.
Ask yourself, without despair,
❓️Why would anyone follow your account?
❓️What do they get from following you?
❓️How valuable is your content to them?
❓️What keeps them coming back?
❓️How does it connect with them personally?
❓️What hooks them in?
❓️What is their reason for following you?

Then add in the word 'could' to each question.
❓️What COULD they get from following you? Etc.

Doing this is making me switch up what I post.😊

I know that only about 50% of my clients use social media, so what I have been doing in the past is making sure I have a presence that informs people about my classes.
Making sure everything they need to know is available to them with a quick scroll down my grid.
I've used it as a reference point for anyone who comes across it.
And I've kept going with it, despite knowing the majority of my ideal clients are not on insta, for 3 reasons.

1. Because I like it
2. Because people talk and word of mouth is powerful.
3. It will come up in a Google search

But, what can I be doing to give people more of a REASON to follow me?
Cos I still want to grow my following with the right people...

By giving them more VALUABLE content -

✅️ Tips and learning takeaways,
✅️ Really relateable emotional connection.
✅️ Giving them that sense of feeling seen - that sense of community.

This matters more to me now as I'm about embark on training to offer a new service in 2025, and I'm really excited about it!

And I wanted to share this to let you all know that it's important that we ALL re-evaluate periodically.
It's not a case of you nail it and that's it. We are all constantly learning.
The platforms are constantly evolving, as are our businesses and our ideal clients!
Change can be good.

Let me know if this has helped you think differently about your Instagram.

And you can still book on workshops in Durham, Bishop Aukland, Teesside and Morpeth as well as join the online one.
So what are you waiting for?!

Feedback from our first session in this round of WHAM BAM INSTAGRAM workshops 💥 - still on the fence lasses? I dont thin...
26/08/2024

Feedback from our first session in this round of WHAM BAM INSTAGRAM workshops 💥 - still on the fence lasses?
I dont think theres much more we need to say here.....
just get booked up before the spaces all go as they are LIMITED

say JUICE below for the details or visit our events calendar on our website where you will find all of our locations, dates, venues and online options too.






Practical. Impactful. Easy-to-Follow. ???? what's that I hear you cry lasses - AYE...That’s how we roll at The Northern ...
25/08/2024

Practical. Impactful. Easy-to-Follow. ???? what's that I hear you cry lasses
- AYE...That’s how we roll at The Northern Lass Lounge! 🚀

It is one of my key requirements when me and my team deliver ANY kind of workshop to our lasses.... it MUST tick all the boxes of

✅practical with actual tasks to implement on the day
✅easy to follow with workbooks and guides for all learning styles
✅fun, relaxed and a load of northeast banter

Our WHAM BAM Instagram Workshop is designed for female business owners who want to see real results without the overwhelm. 💪📈 Dive into hands-on tasks and walk away with clear, actionable steps to make your Instagram work for you.

📅 Spots are limited, so head to our calendar and secure your place in this game-changing workshop. Let’s transform your Insta strategy together and watch your business thrive! 🌟 - the next one is on 26th September over at with our Angela Laverick delivering (absolute content queen so she'll help you boss that)

See you there, ! 💖

24/08/2024

Did you know this...

Inspired by the very talented Naomi Barley, I have been playing with the effects on reels & stories check out this fun one to make it look like a film reel.....

What is your fave filter or effect??

Get stick with Instagram and do not know where to start, then join us for one of our in person or online workshops where you will learn how to make the platform work for your business and create organic growth connecting with your ideal clients.

You will learn how to you stories & reels and more ways to help you use these features to grow your business on Instagram.

With our AMAZNING workshops, we have several in person dates around the North East,, where you come along and lead by one of the team you will go through the fab training with other lasses & then put what you have learned into practice together.

There is also an online session if you cannot make the in person venues so what are you waiting for, lets ‘get back to school’ and get learning together to smash our Instagram..

Want to know more pop a comment below and we will send you the link.....

Our Phelpsy could do with your words of motivation right now. Nowt serious, she's just feeling not as ON IT as she usual...
23/08/2024

Our Phelpsy could do with your words of motivation right now. Nowt serious, she's just feeling not as ON IT as she usually is (and believe me this lasses' 50% ON IT is more than anyone I have ever come across 😍 - so tell us HOW she has helped you & I will tell you one of mine....

Every year since joining the team Jane Phelps single handedly organises our Small Business Awards event & every single year she smashes it out of the park. I honestly didnt know how she was going to top last years but my god it looks like she is gonna do it.

From the tiniest of details to sourcing the most incredible venues, decor and entertainment I cannot shout Phelpsy out enough 🤩 and for me one of the most important parts of why people like Phelpsy are on my team....they just craic on, no matter what & the goods are delivered without any chew or wingeing - worth your weight in spoonfuls of sugar lass ☂

Phelpsy - you have got this lass

🎟️ Any lasses needing tickets to the awards Id seriously suggest you get them ordered NOW because over half have gone already 🏆





Have you heard?We are holding a SHOW STOPPING AWARDS night on 26th October...If not where have you been ??? ha ha ...It ...
23/08/2024

Have you heard?

We are holding a SHOW STOPPING AWARDS night on 26th October...

If not where have you been ??? ha ha ...
It really is going to be the greatest show!!!

So what you do you need to know if you have not yet heard:

It’s going to be an INCREDIBLE night where you can meet up with old friends and make new ones.

We will be celebrating lots of our AMAZING lasses with our awards cheering on community cheerleaders, rising stars and leaders of inclusivity to name a few of the categories.

UNBELIEVABLE entertainment that you will not want to miss.

Games and fun, including the 360 camera again, which was AWESOME last year.

A welcome cocktail / mocktail and fab food

Dancing til late.

All of this for just £50........ what are you waiting for get your ticket here....

So if you are a women in business, or know someone who is then tell them all about it.....

We also have space for one more Sponsor to get involved and to be able to have their business shouted out in the programme on the night, but also in all the social media in the run up to and after the awards. SO if you want to know more drop me a message.

Just pop a comment below saying Tickets Please and I will drop you the link....

So get your dancing shoes ready for the 26th October from 6pm at Scotch Corner Holiday Inn.

It's our monthly WHAT’S your FLAVA shout out thread - here’s how to join in! 👇 This month’s theme is BACK TO SCHOOL (bec...
23/08/2024

It's our monthly WHAT’S your FLAVA shout out thread - here’s how to join in! 👇 This month’s theme is BACK TO SCHOOL (because it's almost time!) - tell us what wares you have for going back to school, be it stationary, hair accessories, bags......There are a few ways you can support 👇

Tag your favourite business OR one you have used recently from this month’s THEME - we will share you in stories and check out your accounts!

➡️If you see your biz being tagged then there’s a HUGE opportunity for your business to be seen by thousands over in our Facebook Community - join our group and go look for the dedicated thread for today's where you can come and promote your 'BACK TO SCHOOL' themed offerings

Come on lasses 😜......'Tell me What's your flava'

🚨 ONE OF THE SCARIEST THINGS IN BUSINESS WITH YOURSELF IS SELF DOUBT AND CONFIDENCE THAT YOU CAN MAKE IT ALL HAPPEN🚨 And...
20/08/2024

🚨 ONE OF THE SCARIEST THINGS IN BUSINESS WITH YOURSELF IS SELF DOUBT AND CONFIDENCE THAT YOU CAN MAKE IT ALL HAPPEN🚨

And WHEN???

Feb 24 Lozza Mac did the Vision Board training for you all and loads of you made vision board TO HELP WITH DIRECTION, FOCUS AND TEACH YOU HOW POWERFUL YOU ARE!

She told you to dream big and now worry about the HOW just believe that it CAN and WILL.

🤔 AND HOW DOES LOZZA KNOW??

Those teeny tiny arrows are pointing to a teeny tiny Taylor Swift in an Eras Tour outfit on Lozza’s Vision Board.

She didn’t know why she put her on cause she wasn’t going to Doha and her plans didn’t align with any UK/EUROPE dates! 🤷🏼‍♀️ Lozza just knew she wanted to take her daughter.

THEN her dates changed and at some point in April/May Lozza realised she’d be in London when she Taylor was at Wembley BUT she’d sold out/tickets were INSANE money!

So, what did Lozza and her 8 year old do?

🎤 they talked about going and told people.

💃🏼 they planned our outfits and did the bracelets

🪩 they acknowledged signs when we were directed to anything Eras.

💻 Lozza stayed positive and checked resales

💸 Lozza grafted and put a budget to one side whilst her 8 year old replied ‘YES’ anytime someone asked her if she was going.

💪🏻 they didn’t give up. Even when it looked unlikely at times.

THEN with only over a week to go - IT HAPPENED!! THEY GOT TICKETS!

Dream big lasses and BELIEVE IN YOU.

Bet oN yourself. Don’t give in.

You’ll
Eventually
Triumph

6 months to make a dream come true…. It isn’t really that long is it??

WHO is coming for a tour around the new lounge when they book onto the Sunderland INSTAGRAM Workshop? I remember being s...
19/08/2024

WHO is coming for a tour around the new lounge when they book onto the Sunderland INSTAGRAM Workshop?
I remember being sat in this space down Leeds and saying how cool it would be to have our own Lounge....
Fast forward 3yrs and here we are - Im on the hunt for a pink or purple sofa.... 🛋️
maybe I can get some funky lights like this too!


Whitten Author Maker Jodi Heyes-Author Lozza Mac

Its the gaffer - come and get yourself booked on to this FREE workshop all about Facebook Groups - Kylie Dixon covers th...
19/08/2024

Its the gaffer - come and get yourself booked on to this FREE workshop all about Facebook Groups - Kylie Dixon covers the EXAT strategy/backstory she used and followed to grow the Northern Lass Lounge into a profitable business, social enterprise and overall awesome place to be - who's coming

Are you interested in building and engaging with your own online community?

Join us on our upcoming workshop about 'Harnessing the power of community' with Kylie Dixon (Founder of The Northern Lass Lounge).

Date: 10th of September
Time: 10 am - 1 pm
Venue: Hope Street Xchange, Sunderland

Book your space here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/harnessing-the-power-of-community-tickets-879516225707?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

*This workshop is part of our Social Enterprise Boost workshop series.

Firstport

lots of our lasses involved this year! Durham Children's Book Festival - who will we see??
19/08/2024

lots of our lasses involved this year! Durham Children's Book Festival - who will we see??

I’ll be live on the GRAM at 9am to help u with all the Instagram challenges u are having 🙌 which u told me about on my l...
19/08/2024

I’ll be live on the GRAM at 9am to help u with all the Instagram challenges u are having 🙌 which u told me about on my last post …. See ya then lasses

We give you ALL the goodies! 😍Did you know that you get a proper class goodie bag when you join us at our awards event N...
18/08/2024

We give you ALL the goodies! 😍

Did you know that you get a proper class goodie bag when you join us at our awards event

Not only that its a fab opportunity for us to shout about some of our fantastic local businesses and promote them to an incredibly supportive and active community

HOW TO GET IN THE goodie bags...... get in touch with Phelpsy Jane Phelps who is our awards co-ordinator and she will give u all the deets

We cant wait to see who gets in the bags this year 🙌

Still need your ticket? - please shout up cos they are going FAST!





What is the one thing you struggle with when using INSTAGRAM right now....?Mine was always making my overall LOOK/FEEL a...
17/08/2024

What is the one thing you struggle with when using INSTAGRAM right now....?
Mine was always making my overall LOOK/FEEL and visual brand look cohesive whilst adding in unbranded photos like this... 🤣

Do you have similar problems? - let me know the ONE thing you would like the answers to to craic INSTA for good and I will come through your responses ready for a cheeky LIVE on Monday at 9am ish... I'll do some live INSTA coaching for you all based on your responses 🤩 and then I'll tell you what else we have to help you (or I'll be there bleating on all day)

Cant wait to read your responses

PS - Gaz's hat in this post at TRNSMT Festival is a horrific like






These are pretty cool! what a collab lasses Naomi & Lucy 🙌
15/08/2024

These are pretty cool! what a collab lasses Naomi & Lucy 🙌

lots of our lasses will be here or supporting this event!! come see the gaffer in action too - Tuesday 20th 11am
15/08/2024

lots of our lasses will be here or supporting this event!! come see the gaffer in action too - Tuesday 20th 11am

Have you been to this brilliantly eccentric and independent book shop in Durham?
are doing amazing things as indie book stockists and I was delighted when Miles & Chris the owners asked me to be part of The Durham Children's book festival for the 4th year running! 📚

🤩The lads are now the new co-ordinators of this prestigious event which brings in many people to Durham city centre and they are doing a splendid job!

If you are coming with your families I will be rocking in with rainbow mushies 🍄 on Tuesday 20th ay 11am so come and make sure you get your seats in time!

Make sure you give Bookwyrm a visit too - they are located in the indoor market and you will be amazed at what they have done to their space in such a short time

Top job lads! 😍




Durham Children's Book Festival

Check these out man….juicy mcjuicerson! 🧃💥Instagram Starter Pack - set your small business up to SELL on INSTA💥If you ai...
14/08/2024

Check these out man….juicy mcjuicerson! 🧃

💥Instagram Starter Pack - set your small business up to SELL on INSTA💥

If you aint got the fundamentals right you aint gonna sell a thing on Instagram!

Mine and Mirren Brown's new personalised INSTA starter packs are mint and will give you 👇
🤩An overview of YOUR business which can be used for websites, bios and more
🤩Top line ideal client write up for YOUR business
🤩An instagram BIO example tailored to YOUR business
🤩90 hashtags broken down into 3 key posting themes based on YOUR business
🤩An instagram visual brand audit
🤩Highlighting your strengths and weaknesses from what we see on your current instagram profile
🤩A list of actions on areas you can improve your Instagram visuals.

These are LIMITED to only 10 per month as they take a while to create - once you order we aim to have your pack back to you within 2-3 weeks
➡️➡️All we need from you is your email, Insta Handle & a little paragraph about your business.
£75 - absolute steel!.... they are available in our website shop in the SERVICES section or shout up for the info and me and the team will drop it across

Hiya lasses I want to tell you all about our NEW Lasses Who Lounge - Online Meet Up & Networking events.Join us for our ...
13/08/2024

Hiya lasses I want to tell you all about our NEW Lasses Who Lounge - Online Meet Up & Networking events.

Join us for our FREE casual on-line zoom meet ups, Lasses Who Lounge, taking place on the last Thursday of every month at 12 noon, have lunch with the lasses and discuss the topic of the month.

Our first session is on Thursday 29th August 12pm.
These sessions are for those lasses who maybe can’t make in-person events, or just don’t want to miss out on the craic.

There will be a different topic to be discussed each month, based on what’s happening in the lounge.
Share your business and its wins and challenges.

🤩Chat in smaller groups

😍Find you a new business bestie

☺️find people to collaborate with..

⭐️but CERTAINLY more people to shout you out to their friends!

Who wants the link to register?



what has done ye t&ts in about any business training you have been on?🤩Ye dont have to ask us twice man… Our WHAM BAM In...
11/08/2024

what has done ye t&ts in about any business training you have been on?

🤩Ye dont have to ask us twice man…

Our WHAM BAM Instagram workshops are now better than ever, thanks to your valuable feedback.

We're committed to creating a space where you can truly be yourself, with a relaxed and judgment-free atmosphere.

🚀 New & Improved:
🤩Come as you are: Wear what makes you comfortable and bring your authentic self.
🤩Implementation Time: Extra time at the end to put what you've learned into action.
🤩Inclusive Venues: New, accessible locations that welcome everyone.
🤩Online Option: Can't make it in person? Join us virtually from anywhere!
🤩Capped attendees: For the crispier brains who need a smaller group!

And lasses - wear the f&cking odd socks or no bra - there’ll be nee judgement on my watch....I'll probs rock up with an eccentric hat on on a jaunty angle no doubt

Limited spots available—book your place now! -https://thenorthernlasslounge.com/instagram-workshops








10/08/2024

Hey lasses…. Did you know we are now doing our Wham Bam Instagram training as an in person training too …. You can check out our calendar in our website for dates near you across the North East. We have an amazing online training with loads of modules all about how to take your Instagram to the Next Level !!! If you want more ways like I’ve shown you in this video then drop a comment below and I’ll send you the links on how to join our membership …

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