In this episode, I was joined by former 90 Day VA student and veterinary writer Amber LaRock. She shares her journey from working long hours at the ER as a vet tech and dreaming of traveling to launching a remote writing career from anywhere in the world. Amber tells us all about how she was able to continue working with her vet tech knowledge as a virtual assistant and how her journey can apply to anyone else and their passions.
Jan 17, 2022•20 min•Season 5Ep. 107
In this episode, I reconnected with podcast manager and former 90 Day VA student Yali Cristina, who I met years ago in San Diego and is now back to share her success story. She tells us all about how she transitioned from working full-time at a country club to running her own podcast management business. Yali gives us tips on overcoming your fears of working online and how 90 Day VA and its community helped her thrive.
Jan 10, 2022•17 min•Season 5Ep. 106
In this episode, I was joined by podcast manager and former 90 Day VA student Anne Claessen. She shares with us her journey from being an avid podcast listener and future lawyer to owning her own podcast agency. She now helps podcasters with everything from editing to social media. Anne shares with us the lessons she learned through her time working online, how she decided that podcast managing was for her, and how she managed to grow her solo business into an agency.
Oct 04, 2021•23 min•Season 5Ep. 105
In this episode, I'm joined by virtual assistant and former 90 Day VA student Anna Dykeman. She shares with us her journey from overworked research scientist to owning a virtual services business, all while juggling the pandemic and grad school! Anna gives us some great tips on how to start your own remote work journey, her best advice for those on the fence about working online, and tells us all about how she manages to work, study, and travel.
Sep 27, 2021•19 min•Season 5Ep. 104
In this episode, I was joined by investment manager and financial coach Aryeh Sheinbein, who shares his extensive knowledge on how to use investment accounts to set yourself up financially. He gives us a basic lowdown on all the types of accounts you can start both as an employee and as a business owner and the different benefits of each one. He also shares some personal advice on how you can start saving up for retirement right now, even if you feel like you’re late to the game.
Sep 20, 2021•44 min•Season 5Ep. 103
In this episode, I welcomed remote work expert and author Rhiannon Payne, who gives us all her best tips on how to thrive in today’s remote world. She shares with us the knowledge she’s acquired from interviewing some of the world’s top businesswomen and from her own experience as a remote business owner. She also gives us some pointers on how to stand out against the competition when applying to online jobs and some incredible advice on how to thrive in your remote career.
Sep 13, 2021•36 min•Season 5Ep. 102
In this episode, I welcomed work from home master and Screw the Commute Podcast host Tom Antion, who shares with us some of the knowledge he’s obtained over the last 44 years working online. He gives us tips on how to monetize your current hobbies or skills, some great advice on how to maneuver the online marketplace, and even shares a couple of incredible resources for those looking to work remotely and make money doing it.
Aug 16, 2021•31 min•Season 4Ep. 101
In this episode, I chat with researcher and business owner Will Hahn, who shares with us his knowledge on the science of burnout. He also talks to us about how to begin assessing whether you’re sliding into burnout, the 3 biggest components of it and how to identify them, and even gives us some of his scientifically-backed tips on how to lower your stress daily.
Aug 09, 2021•37 min•Season 4Ep. 100
In this episode, I chat with fellow femmentrepreneur Angie Lee, who shares all her knowledge on the science behind CBD and how it can be beneficial to our health. She also gives us some pointers on how to start incorporating CBD into your life, the many different ways you can use CBD, and even some surprising testimonials she’s received about her products.
Aug 02, 2021•31 min•Season 4Ep. 99
In this episode, I chat with outdoor enthusiast and writer Amy Bushatz, who talks to us about the incredible way she relieves stress while working remotely. She also shares with us some advice on how to find the time to do the things that you love, why being outdoors is so beneficial to our health, and tips on how to make your time outside more enjoyable.
Jul 26, 2021•39 min•Season 4Ep. 98
In this episode, I talk to Kari Poppleton, who shares with us how she manages her successful online consulting business while living with a disability. She talks with us about how she got started in the remote work field and how it changed for her once she became disabled, some tips for entrepreneurs on balancing health and business, and some unexpected benefits of being disabled and working from home.
Jul 19, 2021•39 min•Season 4Ep. 97
In this episode, I chat with return guest and business coach Sean Delaney, who teaches us all about how to balance your time between family and working from home. He breaks down his daily schedule for success, how he makes time in the work day to spend time and bond with his children, and why taking care of yourself first is of utmost importance.
Jul 12, 2021•44 min•Season 4Ep. 96
In this episode, I’m joined by Melissa Lanz who shares with us how meal planning and prepping is a powerful tool in self-care and relieving stress. She gives us her top tips that include how to deal with different diets in a household, what you can do with picky eaters, and even how to make meals fun. Find out how you can make your meals more sustainable for you!
Jul 05, 2021•42 min•Season 4Ep. 95
In this episode, I chat with business and life coach Kelsey Murphy, all about how to maintain boundaries in your personal and work life as we go through seasons of change. We break it down for you with some step-by-step tips and tricks you can use in your life starting today. And we also share some tools to help you with any short and long-term biz goals you have!
Jun 28, 2021•39 min•Season 4Ep. 94
In this episode, I talk about how you can dramatically change the quality of your life by hiring a family assistant. I’ll let you in on everything you need to know to outsource all those time-consuming household chores so you can focus on the things that are truly bringing you joy.
Jun 21, 2021•40 min•Season 4Ep. 93
In this episode, I’m joined by KC Davis, LPC who shares with us on how you can take care of yourself using a sustainable home care practice.
Jun 14, 2021•33 min•Season 4Ep. 92
In this episode, Dr. Lindo Bacon shares how shifting your beliefs and ideals of “health at every size” can have a profound positive effect on your overall physical and mental health.
Jun 07, 2021•37 min•Season 4Ep. 91
In this episode, I dive deep into the different ways to identify what is contributing to your stress in both your work and personal life. From changing your mindset to chasing unrealistic and undesirable life goals, I break down the issues around what’s actually causing you stress.
Jun 01, 2021•25 min•Season 4Ep. 90
In this episode, I am giving you a sneak peek into my brand new series, A Balancing Act. I talk ALL about what's to come with this series, what kinds of episodes you can expect, and the prizes you can win if you join my Summer Party!
Jun 01, 2021•6 min•Season 4Ep. 89
In this episode, Kirstin Navaroli, one of my former students, joins me to talk about her VA journey as a military wife and mother, and how she already makes more money than her husband. She also gives some advice for those of you who are unsure about whether or not this is the career path for you.
May 25, 2021•31 min•Season 3Ep. 88
In this episode, I’m joined by two of my 90 Day VA students as they discuss what’s it like working together from home as a married couple. They share with us their journey which led to 90 DAY VA, the challenges they’ve faced and overcome, and what they’re looking forward to as they grow their business.
May 17, 2021•21 min•Season 3Ep. 87
In this episode, I’m joined by one of my 90 Day VA students as she talks about how she booked out as a Virtual Assistant one month after starting my course. She walks us through a day in her life as a full-time student, how she fits VA work into her lifestyle, and how she’s been able to make more money now as a VA.
May 10, 2021•35 min•Season 3Ep. 86
In this episode, I’m giving you a sneak peek of one of our 90 Day VA Q&A Calls, where I answered some of our students’ questions about how to transition into the virtual assistant field while still having your 9 to 5. I share some knowledge on presenting yourself as a VA with a background in your current job, some really awesome and booming fields you can offer your services to, and some tips on the best ways to find your dream niche.
May 03, 2021•13 min•Season 3Ep. 85
In this episode, my CFO, Morgan de Klerk, is sharing everything you need to know to get ready for the upcoming tax season. We talk about what you need to get your finances in order, the types of business expenses you can write off, and SO much more!
Apr 05, 2021•41 min•Season 3Ep. 84
In this episode, digital nomad and tax expert Kathleen Di Paolo and I dive deep into the world of taxes. Kathleen shares her best tax tips and strategies for online entrepreneurs and businesses, including some amazing resources to help you get the best benefits for your online business.
Mar 29, 2021•34 min•Season 3Ep. 83
In this episode, I’m sharing a sneak peek of one of our 90 Day VA Q&A Calls. I answered some questions on one of the most important things a virtual assistant can have when starting out: a support network. I also share some more information on our Portfolio Mentorship add-on package, how to get support if you don’t have a mentor, and even play matchmaker to help you find your dream client.
Feb 09, 2021•9 min•Season 3Ep. 82
In this episode, I’ll be sharing a preview of one of our 90 Day VA Q&A calls. I answer our students’ questions on how to get their mindsets right and conquer obstacles when working as a virtual assistant. We discuss the difficulties most students struggle with, some surprising skills you can learn from them, and all share tips on how you can overcome any hurdle that comes your way!
Feb 02, 2021•10 min•Season 3Ep. 81
In this episode, I chat with former 90 Day VA student Katie Hudspeth about how she hit the 6-figure mark in her first year of working as a virtual assistant. She shares her two biggest tips that helped her get there and what you need to know if you’re just starting your VA journey.
Jan 25, 2021•32 min•Season 3Ep. 80
In this episode, I chat with Ruth Gibbons, who started a remote online business based in Australia. She shares all of her wisdom on how to get your business set up, where to find insurance and grants, and some of the most important lessons she's learned on her journey working online.
Jan 18, 2021•34 min•Season 3Ep. 79
In this episode, I’m bringing you on a tiny house expedition. I chat with Alexis about how she and her partner, Christian, started their journey living in a tiny home on wheels. Join us as we dive deep into what downsizing your living space does to your mindset, how sustainable it actually is, and what you can do to get started.
Jan 11, 2021•42 min•Season 3Ep. 78
