E213｜Your message is more important than your fear of getting it out into the world with Kate Bird

If you’ve ever felt the fear of putting yourself on social media, you’ll totally relate to Kate Bird’s story. Before TechPixies, Kate wasn’t really on social media and felt hamstrung by an industry where credibility is everything (and you can lose it in a heartbeat). 😨Intent on creating a movement for change, Kate decided to feel the fear and do it anyway, creating a podcast on decolonising development and a skill-sharing and mutual mentoring programme that’s attracting some incredible feedback. And it’s all because she said ‘yes’ to getting her message out on social media. 👍🏻👍🏽👍🏾👍🏿Here’s why you should tune inGet a motivational kick up the behind to feel the fear and do it anyway, and discover the 6 tips that have kept Kate on track in getting her message out into the world. Discover why Kate reminds Joy of Dame Stephanie Shirley and why 15 minutes a day might be all you need to achieve your dream. 🌈Here’s what to listen out for:[01:07] Why Kate decided to join TechPixies[02:42] Learn why Kate was terrified of using social media to spread her message.[12:09] 6 tips for getting your voice heard and getting ahead of the game.[19:51] How TechPixies has helped in Kate’s personal life. Press play now and share this with someone who might need a reminder to feel the fear and do it anyway. ▶️▶️▶️ Love our podcast? Leave a review and get hold of our Quick Start Podcast Guide.For details of  links and resources mentioned in this episode, please visit TechPixies.comWant to get in touch? We'd love to hear from you.Follow us on social media @techpixies and ping us a DM or drop us a line at support@techpixies.com Thanks for listening!

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Joy Foster is an award-winning entrepreneur who helps women upskill with modern technology in order to return to work, change careers or start a business. Most recently she was recognised by Grant Thornton as one of the 100 Faces of the Vibrant Economy 2018, she was awarded Startup Director of the Year for London and the South by the Institute of Directors (May 2018). She was the only Startup female finalist in the national IoD awards (Oct 2018). Her business, TechPixies was named Women in Business Startup of the Year 2018 and Enterprise Nation Female Startup of the Year 2017. Joy and her company have recently been profiled in Forbes for raising £150,000 and Stella for breaking down barriers for women wanting to re-ignite their careers and in April 2019, TechNation has named TechPixies ‘one to watch’ in the EdTech space.