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Swanny

@swanny.bsky.social
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Quality Engineering Manager. Award winning Tech & Gaming blogger. Content Creator. Tea drinker. ADHD Warrior. Media Enquiries: hello@techherout.co.uk www.techherout.co.uk

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Swanny @swanny.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
I have so much to update you on! Where to start!
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Swanny @swanny.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Gosh! It has been awhile since I have been here. How is everyone?
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Chris Armstrong @christovskia.blog · 10/12/2025
Day 10: @swanny.bsky.social Nominated by @simonjprior.bsky.social. Leila is an incredible Quality Advocate whose work this year and beyond deserves recognition. Congratulations on the 2025 QA Leader of the Year nomination - well deserved! #AdvenTesters
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Swanny @swanny.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
Christmas wreath making 2 days in a row ❤️🎄
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mark // pretendasaur @handle.invalid · 21/11/2025
Hey everyone - this is Rebecca ❤️ aka @binarybeeillustration.com I'm sorry to say Mark has sustained anserious brain injury. I know how fiercely Mark is loved by his friends, community and loved ones. We've made a fundraiser for anyone who wants to support his recovery. gofund.me/a9a16868a
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Donate to Support Marks Recovery, organized by Binary Bee
Hey everyone, As you may already know, Mark has suffered a serious brain injury. Myself and … Binary Bee needs your support for Support Marks Recovery
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Swanny @swanny.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
More Cleo pics ❤️
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Swanny @swanny.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Had a lot of fun making an Autumn wreath 🍂🍁❤️
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Swanny @swanny.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
❤️🥰
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Swanny @swanny.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
❤️
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Swanny @swanny.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
I found the stream... 🤣
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Swanny @swanny.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
BLOG: This weekend has been filled full of rest and love. Recharging your batteries is important after a full week of work and spending time with those who lift you up is everything. 🥰 open.substack.com/pub/swannyby...
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A Weekend to Refill the Soul
This weekend was exactly the kind of slow, soul-nourishing reset I didn’t realise I’d been craving.
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Swanny @swanny.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
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The Uneven Path to Leadership
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how differently women have to show up to be seen as “leadership material.”
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Swanny @swanny.bsky.social · 03/08/2025
🤣🤣🤣
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Swanny @swanny.bsky.social · 26/07/2025
Tired but a lovely day!
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Swanny @swanny.bsky.social · 26/07/2025
New nails 💅
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Swanny @swanny.bsky.social · 26/07/2025
Forgot to share my latest blog post here: open.substack.com/pub/swannyby...
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Not Everyone’s Cup of Tea (And That’s Okay)
Why I stopped shrinking myself to be liked and started standing proudly in who I am!
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Swanny @swanny.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
My body changed. My confidence did too. Perimenopause, weight gain, wardrobe meltdowns and the weird grief of not recognising yourself anymore. This one’s raw, real, and a little sweaty. 👇 Read the post: open.substack.com/pub/swannyby...
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Why This Heatwave Made Me Rethink My Whole Identity
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about confidence.
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Swanny @swanny.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
How do you communicate with your teams? Do you consider how your feedback is taken by your reports? I’ve written a blog today about giving constructive feedback. swannybytes.substack.com/p/giving-fee...
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Giving Feedback That Builds Instead of Breaks.
Today, I was given some feedback.
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Swanny @swanny.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
This blog is the “work one”. The one that bares all about the past few years. Shares what I want to achieve and what’s holding me back! open.substack.com/pub/swannyby...
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Where Does QE Fit In? A Love Letter to a Misunderstood Discipline
Lately, I’ve found myself reflecting a lot on life, love, parenting, and work.
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Swanny @swanny.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
From a work perspective, tomorrow’s blog is “the one!”.
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Swanny @swanny.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
Two blogs in one weekend, I hear you say? Yes! It has been so therapeutic for me to share. I’m hoping I can keep the consistency. Warning: today’s blog is quite vulnerable for me, but I do hope you enjoy reading. open.substack.com/pub/swannyby...
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The Blog That Launched a Life I Didn’t See Coming…
So here we are… I’m in that reflective kind of mood again (standard multitasking moment: staring into space while mentally time-travelling back to 2009).
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Swanny @swanny.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
Cleo update… 🐶
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Swanny @swanny.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
Happy Sunday ❤️
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Swanny @swanny.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
A friend threw me a belated birthday last weekend and despite being 43, it was my first proper “girls” nights out. I had a blast and I was completely carefree and happy in this pic! ❤️
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Swanny @swanny.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
Remember you’re a Womble! #wembleydons
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Swanny @swanny.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Ran a bath 🛁 Got side tracked by work stuff. 💻 Too late for a bath. ⏰ No bath for me! 🥶 Not a very happy bunny 🤬
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Swanny @swanny.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
I celebrated my birthday on Monday 🎉. The weekend was spent with friends and family and whilst it was very low key, I feel so grateful to see another year ❤️
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Swanny @swanny.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Not being recognised for your hard work in a public forum is gutting! Especially when the recognition goes to someone else.
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Swanny @swanny.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
I didn’t sleep. It’s 3 nights in a row now. Last night was different. I had migraine headaches and was woken by multiple panic attacks. Today I feel awful. Absolutely awful 😢
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Swanny @swanny.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
I don’t do this very often, however, I am really proud of me. I have overcome some huge challenges of late, and I’ve realised I don’t pass myself on the back enough! I am quick to put myself down, but not quick enough to say when I have done well. So, well done me! 👏🏼
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Swanny @swanny.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Full on first day back at work.
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Swanny @swanny.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
ADHD burnout as a working mum is basically speedrunning life on hard mode with no save points. Breakfast? Forgot. Meeting? Late. Kid’s project? It’s due TODAY?! Cool cool cool.
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Swanny @swanny.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
I have had a lovely week off. It’s definitely had its moments, however I realised that I am doing too much right now. My body is telling me to stop in so many ways. It’s important to look after yourself.
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Swanny @swanny.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
The morning so far ❤️ #cleothegold
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Swanny @swanny.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mums! Everything I do is for my son. I want to show him what it means to be hardworking, ambitious, and kind. Being a woman in tech while balancing motherhood isn’t easy, but it’s worth it. To all the mums juggling it all, you’re doing amazing! #MothersDay
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Swanny @swanny.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
#cleothegold
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Swanny @swanny.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
I have a bad feeling about today!
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Swanny @swanny.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
When you buy a puppy who lives with 3 cats 🤣 #cleothegold
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Swanny @swanny.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Fun in the sun today with #cleothegold
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Swanny @swanny.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Stunner #cleothegold
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Swanny @swanny.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Not even midday and there’s tears! 😭
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Swanny @swanny.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
She loves her snuffle ball ❤️ #cleothegold
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Swanny @swanny.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
I felt a little bit pretty today! So happy my hair seems to be finally growing!
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Swanny @swanny.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY ❤️
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Swanny @swanny.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Cleo update 🐾🐶 #cleothegold
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Swanny @swanny.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
It’s so funny that I’m seeing more men’s posts getting responses than women’s about International Women’s Day 🤣
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Swanny @swanny.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
I did not eat pancakes. I’m sad!
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Swanny @swanny.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Retreated to my studio to watch some podcasts and have a glass of wine. The day ended better than it started. ❤️
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Swanny @swanny.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
It’s funny how going for a walk and clearing your head? Can make you feel so much better! I love where I live, especially in the sunshine. ☀️
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Swanny @swanny.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
I thought I had got it right. I felt confident. I was motivated and bold. Now I just feel like a shadow of myself. I’m honest, loyal and I work fucking hard at everything I do, both professionally and personally!!! I’m an asset…I know I am! But today I feel like nothing and no one. I’m tired. 😔
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