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April 19, 2015

Welcome to a new feature on my blog – Ben’s Zone. Written by husband… Ben. A foodie (he doesn’t admit it, but he’s a total … Read more

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Laura's Lovely Blog is a UK parenting, lifestyle and book blog that writes about family life, feminism, positivity and lovely things. A Mum of 3 children under 13, she has a slight handbag addiction, a love of floral dresses and fun jewellery. The bigger the earrings, the better! Laura is also currently writing her first fiction novel and runs her own marketing and social media business.

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Wow, what an absolutely incredible day. A massive Wow, what an absolutely incredible day. A massive thanks to @thebusinessnest for organising this moving day of celebration for International Women’s Day. 

Where we talked rawly and openly about being a woman in 2026. The ups and downs, the highs and lows. We heard of incredible achievements and challenges. 

The room was full of amazing energy and joy of women lifting each other up. And some truly incredible speakers. 

I could happily do it all again next week. 

Happy International Women’s Day (the day is officially on Sunday, but today we celebrated) 

#womensupportingwomen #internationalwomensday #womeninbusiness
What do you mean you didn’t text me?! 🤣 And in tha What do you mean you didn’t text me?! 🤣
And in that vein I am here for your social media problems, so share with me what are you struggling with right now and I will reply with some suggestions and maybe stories or a reel.

#socialmediastrategy #socialmediamanager #smallbusinessmarketingtips
A few of my highlights from February. A month of j A few of my highlights from February. A month of juggling, but some lovely moments. 

My video shoots are definitely growing in popularity and I love working with small business owners and getting them in front on the camera. Looking forward to getting some video content for IWD on Friday for @thebusinessnest too 

I am also excited to have welcomed 3 new retainer clients. And proud to have watched my oldest play his guitar and get to record in a recording studio. 

What are your February highlights? 

#smallbusinessowner #socialmediamanagement #contentcreator
For a long time exercise with something that was f For a long time exercise with something that was frightened of and I felt shameful about. PE was torture at school, absolute mean girl torture. I hated my body because it was different to others. 

I had my teens in the 90s when the obsession with skinny was riding high. And my body has always been rounded. I never understood until the last few months, that while my body was rounded it was also muscular. That discovery blew my mind. 

In June it will be 4 years since my spinal surgery, and the time leading up to that was some of the hardest in my life. I felt like I was existing and not living. And all anyone seemed to want to hear free me was stronger painkillers. I will never not be grateful for the surgery that changed my life. 

But it was an injury that changed me. Added to the body shame came a fear of hurting myself like that again. And it was terrifying. 

My journey to fitness has been a long one and I’m not even half way through it. I understand pain, and fear. Because I have lived it. But I also understand resilience, because I have lived it too. 

Why am I sharing this? Because I think all of these are relatable to small business owners too. We get hurt and frightened when we make mistakes. We fall down the trap of comparing ourselves to others, and finding ourselves short. But when we can find the path of resilience, bravery and joy…. That’s where it all comes together. 

What is the fear you have had to overcome? 

#snallbysinessowner #impostersyndrome #femalefounder
As the busy life of freelancing or running your ow As the busy life of freelancing or running your own business, you can’t even have a meltdown in peace 🤣🤣

In all seriousness, both @emmacossey are hearing that people are having a bit of a tough time now. So share with us, what is the one thing you need help with right now? Perhaps we can all help each other in the comments? 

#smallbusinessowner #freelancer #smallbusiness
It’s the year of the firehorse and it seems to bri It’s the year of the firehorse and it seems to bring with it so much promise and speaks to so many people, especially when the news seems so bleak. Also my lovely friend @rebeccahogan_ tells me that Spring is in fact the best time to go forward with goals and intentions, so it felt like a good time to manifest things that I want in my life this year. 

Last year was a year of real transformation for me and 2026 seems to have started with a bang. I am completely longing for spring, so let’s see what it brings with it, as well as hopefully some sunshine. 

#yearofthefirehouse #manifesting
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