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What it really feels like for women building a business in midlife

Not every story about midlife women entrepreneurship sounds like Eat, Pray, Love meets Silicon Valley. Most don’t. I work with women building businesses in their 40s, 50s and beyond. Their stories are inspiring, but they’re also messier and more complicated than most business advice recognises. So let’s talk about what …

No-yawn midlife women in business awards: the Plot Twist Awards

The business awards system is broken (especially for women over 40). Last week, I found myself staring at yet another “30 Under 30” list. You know the ones. Profiles of early success that make great headlines, but somehow never tell the whole story of what success can look like. Here’s …

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How to show social proof: 3 ideas for marketers

Social proof in marketing is simple. It’s a well-researched psychological concept with robust evidence. We all lean towards popularity. We love familiarity. Change is stressful. For good evolutionary reasons, we love to rely on a group. What is social proof in marketing psychology? This is a great, in-depth explanation of …

Take my brand archetype quiz: find out your archetype

Want to get deep insights into your brand personality, so you can create from the heart and leverage the psychological triggers that raise your buyers’ eyebrows? Take the first step with this brand archetype quiz.

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Marketing to Gen X Women: the Ultimate Knowledge Vault

I’ve been in deep-dive mode, researching marketing to Gen X women. Specifically, weighing up the words used to attract and persuade the midlife female demographic. Why the focus on midlife marketing? Firstly, I’ve got a vested interest. I’m one of these women. So are many of my clients. We feel …

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How to Write your About Page: a Step-by-step Guide for Solopreneurs

You’re not a narcissist, so why would you want to write an About Page all about yourself? And yet, as a solopreneur, you need to communicate your credentials and uniqueness. In my work with solopreneur clients, these are the biggest problems I see with their About Pages – What should …

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Virtual coworking spaces: why so popular?

This post will explain the science behind coworking. Solo copywriters and marketers will understand why finding coworkers could be the missing piece of the productivity jigsaw.