Lounging with The Lasses

Today I'm lounging with Sarah-Louise Johnson an incredible photographer who specialises in personal branding. Sarah has overcome some real life challenges by taking a passion and making it into a brilliant business. From the day her husband bought her her first camera to now helping business owners bring themselves to the forefront of their brand, Sarah has achieved amazing success. You can find o...

Today I'm lounging with a wonderful lass Julie Reynolds, the creator of her two magical craft businesses - Pixie People Frames & Oh Gosh How Pretty?! I had an instant personal connection with Julie when I first met her two years ago on social media. She is one of the most kind and understanding people I've ever met and I can't wait for you to hear her humbling honesty in this episode. Julie ha...

Season 2 is here of Lounging with The Lasses podcast by The Northern Lass Lounge. Join me Kylie Dixon, founder of the Lounge as I get to know more of our amazing lasses, chatting about life as a small business owner and all the challenges that come as busy mams and female entrepreneurs trying to conquer the competitive platforms of social media.  I want to personally thank everyone who has ho...

Well thats a wrap lasses. How about that for a first season of Lounging with The Lasses! Im ending this series with a poignant MiniSode about how us lasses of the lounge walked on fire. We literally took this lounge to the Next Level and it was all thanks to our very own Phelpsy from Practically Positive in Every Way! If you have loved listening to our lasses then do come and check us out in The N...

Today I'm lounging with Alexa Whitten also known as Alexa 2. Alexa is the owner of The Book Refinery and is also Kylie's publisher of her children's books. Join today as they chat about how the world perceives different types of publishing, growing a community of self published authors and how Alexa has completely turned around her presence on social media by just being herself. You can find Alexa...

Find out what this Seven Stories is all about here - https://www.sevenstories.org.uk Follow Kylie's mushies in her magical Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/secretworldofmushroommarvellous

Find out about all of the magical treasures in Julies wonderland Oh Gosh How Pretty? right here - https://www.etsy.com/shop/OhGoshHowPretty

Today Im lounging with Claire Zorlutuna who has created her own business as a virtual assistant and social media manager. Claire has gone through a lot of heartache to get to where she is today. Join us as we chat about working in various jobs to bring money in to support her three children, as well as a very emotional account of living with a narcissistic husband. You can find Claire and her busi...

Today I am lounging with our lounge colour queen Marce Wilson. Marce is the stationery addicted owner of her fabulously bright and funky business Fizz & Giggles. Come and find out how Marce turned around her outlook on life from a very dark place after losing her mam. How Marce uses colour to influence herself, her audience and the world around her is pretty special to say the least! Don't for...

Just a random day at the office with my pal Verity Eggleston. When you realise you aren't the only crackpot in your home town!

Today I'm lounging with one of our very own Lounge Legends Laura Maclennan aka Lozza Mac. Lozza is a children's picture book author who spreads kindness and positivity wherever she goes. Being a huge part of The Northern Lass Lounge team, I cannot wait for you to hear how our paths crossed. In this weeks episode we chat about the challenges of self publishing a book, the compare and despair syndro...

Listen up to find out why we have created #EdSheeraning. In this MiniSode Kylie talks about the graft self-published authors do behind the scenes as their own promoters, marketers and everything else that falls into 'getting your books out there'.  Theres rainbows, mushrooms and chickens involved so buckle up. Watch out for Laura Maclennan aka Lozza mac who is our guest feature this weekend!...

Today I'm lounging with Mandy Charlton, photographer, artist and owner of Philomena's Boutique an online gift shop selling all kinds of original art and treasures. We chat this week about being natural entrepreneurs with an obsession for building communities. Come and hear how Mandy has grown an audience of over 60,000 followers across her socials and how she is absolutely smashing TikTok! You can...

Today is the 25th Anniversary of World Book Day and I have been hosting an online event on my Facebook business page. The whole point in the day was to create as much exposure and interest for our little (but ever growing) community of authors and book people. I really do believe this is a pivotal part of what we are doing here as self published children's authors and I am so excited to see where...

Today I'm lounging with Kat Paylor-Bent, founder and Chief Seamstress of Seated Sewing. A business she set up after being made disabled 15 years ago. Kat tells us about the challenges she came across when trying to find a job as a disabled person which in turn made her set up business. The way Kat approaches her disability is simply amazing with a boat load of positivity which helps her to embrace...

Are you a believer in signs and things happening for a reason? I never really was but now Im a total convert to this belief. Listen in to my MiniSode to find out why and how ripples have truly turned into waves....Great Waves... You can join my arty magical Facebook community here for free online resources and activities you and your family can get involved in - https://www.facebook.com/groups/sec...

Today Im lounging with Nicola Wood, an author of a picture book series about a cat called Compost. In this episode Nicola tells us about the challenges she faces in running a business with disabilities such as a hearing impairment, dyspraxia and mental health illnesses. Nicola is so passionate about raising awareness of inclusion and diversity using her childrens stories and I cant wait for you to...

Welcome to a weird moment of HUGE overwhelm in my brain....and yes it was all fine, it was actually superb, thanks to the wonderful guests who came and shared all. You are all amazing and you keep our listeners still listening. Keep it real lasses....the lounge has your back Join The Northern Lass Lounge here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/706571930179061

This week I am delighted to be lounging with the super talented Rachael Sligo. Rachael is an artist, illustrator, teacher, mam and all round awesome human who manages her business Little Flowers by Sligo. Born from her love of creating stunning watercolour art for her children, Rachael's business has developed into something truly special that inspires our lasses every day. Today we chatted about...

Welcome to my first MiniSode! A series of short snippets into the random goings on behind the scenes in my crazy life. Running a business and being self employed comes with its challenges as we all know, but it also comes with weird and wonderful situations.  I could of course write these all down in a journal or a diary, but what would be the fun in that, especially for you lot. Happy listen...

In our first guest interview I am super excited to be lounging with the exceptional Katie Toner. Katie is the proud autistic owner of Dark Sky Sleepovers, where she provides unique themed sleepovers and events with inclusiveness at the heart of everything she does. I chatted today about Katies challenges of managing her business on social media as a person who has a nuero diverse way of thinking....

Kylie here! and I thought I best do an episode to introduce myself and this mind of mine. This week I tell you my backstory, where Iv come from and why I'm here. After working in a corporate bank for 18 years I decided to pursue my creative dreams and went off to build a business inspired by .....MUSHROOMS! Yep you heard right! Let me tell you how I became a children's author and went on to found...

Lounging With the Lasses is here! The podcast you have been waiting for. Join Kylie and the team each week as they chat to bad ass female entrepreneurs about business, life and general craic!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/706571930179061