[Episode 87] How the incredible Mandy Hughes, a parent carer with dyslexia who didn’t do tech, decided to be the change and found her calling

If you’ve ever used the phrase ‘life just got in the way’, you need to hear the remarkable story of Mandy Hughes. As a parent carer to a daughter with complex needs, Mandy has been in and out of hospital more times than she cares to remember and had to make the tough decision to give up her hairdressing business to put her daughter first.

She’s experienced the struggles of being a single parent, suffered a devastating house fire, and is in a daily battle with her dyslexia (a battle she is most definitely winning, we might add! 💪). It’s safe to say, life’s struggles most definitely get in Mandy’s way.

Far from accepting her lot, Mandy decided to be the change and created the Bubble Hub, a community project and networking destination for parent carers in her hometown of Builth Wells in Wales. You wouldn’t know it to look at her today, but Mandy – with her whizzy website, Facebook page, social media accounts, YouTube channel, and podcast – was a self-confessed technophobe before she discoveredTechPixies a year ago.

But having Jackie Chan-ned those ANTs into the long grass 🥋, Mandy’s discovered exactly what she’s capable of.

Here’s why you need to tune in
If you’re a parent to a disabled child, you’ll resonate with what Mandy has to say; if you’re a single parent, you’re about to feel less alone; if you have dyslexia and have let it hold you back, Mandy’s actions will have you jumping up to give her a virtual high-five. 🙌 And, if you need a reminder of why it’s important to live in gratitude, this episode will leave you feeling like you can take on the world.

Here’s what to listen out for:

[01:32] Mandy talks about her life as a parent carer.

[03:58] Mandy reveals what it meant to be a recipient of a TechPixies scholarship.

[05:56] Learn why Mandy decided set up the Bubble Hub.

[10:28] Thinking outside the box when it comes to dealing with dyslexia.

[15:10] Hear Mandy’s advice for single parents.

[20:20] Why it’s important to live in gratitude.

[24:30] The ‘Be, Do, Have’ model.

[27:00] Joy describes the power of unwavering faith.

[32:00] Get comfortable with being uncomfortable.

[34:05] Why you need to celebrate the small wins.

So, hit play now and be prepared to be blown away by a woman who is light for us all. 🌠

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