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The official podcast of the Virtual Assistant Bootcamp - Helping Improve Filipino Lives through Freelance Education. This podcast is an extension of our weekly shows and webinars.
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Episodes
Freelance Writer Finds Freedom To Pursue Her Passion After 10 Years Abroad - Interview with Marites Frias- 05/12/2021
In our next JasSuccess interview, you’re gonna meet Marites. She’s part of our content creation team. She’s a former OFW who chose to go back here for good. Why? Because just like most of us, she wanted to be liberated from the routine life of a corporate employee. And I believe she made the right choice. This wordsmith is now a successful freelancer. -Working with who she wants to work with. -Having the freedom to set her own working hours. How did she do it? Where did she transition from emplo...
Easy And In-Demand Online Jobs for Busy Mommies Flip Chat and Chill - 05/10/2021
Mama. Nanay. Mom. Inay. Mudra. Whichever name you call your mother, they absolutely deserve a special treat. Especially this Mother’s Day. With the love and sacrifices a mother does, this is something that should be celebrated all year round. Don’t you think? And to give honor to one of the most important persons in our life... We’ll be dedicating our FLIP Chat & Chill to our mothers. Join us as we share "Easy And In-Demand Online Jobs for Busy Mommies." Save the date: May 10, Monday at 6pm. Thi...
Should I Accept Entry Level Jobs Even If I Have A Lot of Work Experience? - FLIP Chat & Chill - 05/03/2021
Data entry. Article writing. Online teaching. These are just some of the entry-level jobs that are usually advised for newbies in freelancing. Giving them a taste of what it really is. HOWEVER... What if you’re already experienced? What if you’ve been freelancing for years now? Is it still okay to accept entry-level jobs like these?
From 1M Hospital Bill to 1M/month Through Freelancing - Interview with Dina Samuel - 05/05/2021
"When I became a mom, going back to corporate was no longer an option." - Dina I’m super excited for this JasSuccess episode. We have Dina as our guest. She’s a former telemarketer and lead generation specialist who came across VA Bootcamp’s Website 101 Course years ago. That opened her eyes to the bigger world of online freelancing. And she’s now making Php1 million a month as a freelancer. No wonder she’s one of the Lodis being looked up to these days....
An Old Laptop And A Dream: The Freelancing Journey of a Full Time Mom - JasSuccess Interview with Janina Micca Perez - 04/28/21
So this Monday, we’ll talk about personal finance in our FLIP Chat & Chill. And I can’t stress enough how important it is to manage our finances well. Or else... You end up living from paycheck to paycheck. Just like what Janina did. Her husband was a wonderful provider. "It was enough for our needs, but we weren’t saving anything. Medical emergencies are a no-no because that’s out of our budget. When it does happen, I had to pawn my engagement ring. I did that a couple of times." But everything...
Personal Finance Tips For Online Freelancers - Flip Chat and Chill - 04/26/21
Remember this. As a freelancer, you’re also a business owner. And it’s in your personal freelance CEO job description to manage your finances WITHOUT excuses. You likely earn vastly different amounts from month to month depending on the number of jobs that come your way. Accept the slower months as inevitable and plan for those times by getting a realistic sense of your average income. Makes sense? And if it’d help, track your spending. It gives you an idea of your spending habits and can highli...
Staying Positive - Motivational Monday - 4/26/21
Positive thinking is contagious let us begin it with ourselves and spread it to others.
5 Major Reasons Why Former Account Officer Pursued Freelancing - Interview with JENALYN ANDAZA - 04/21/2021
I’d like you to meet Jenalyn. She’s a former account officer. But chose to become a freelancer. For 5 reasons: - I can earn money at the comfort of my home - I can work on whoever I want or I can choose the person I want to work with. - I can have my own time and never pleases anybody - Less stress, no 4 hours of travel back and forth, - I believe that I can give more, and it helps me to discover who am I truly was. Relate much? But after 1 year of freelancing... Was she able to accomplish all t...
How Successful Freelancers Stay Healthy and Happy - FLIP Chat and Chill - 04/19/2021
As cliche as it may sound but... Health is wealth. Agree? Especially these days. It’s important that we prioritize not just our career and finances, but our well-being as well. Just think about it. How can you enjoy the wealth you generate if you’re health is suffering? So this Monday, April 19, in another fun episode of FLIP Chat & Chill at 6 pm, we’ll talk about "How Successful Freelancers Stay Healthy and Happy."...
Success inside you - Monday Motivation - 4/19/21
Success inside you - Monday Motivation - 4/19/21
After 20 Years, I Can Now Enjoy Flexible Hours and Bigger Income Through Freelancing - Interview with Narben Lasola - 4/14/21
We’re all hit by the pandemic. No question about it. And that includes our JasSuccess guest tomorrow — Narben. She’s a private employee for almost 20 years. When the pandemic strikes last year, she looked for another earning opportunity. "Hindi ko na naituloy pa ang ticketing services ko dahil bawal na bumiyahe. So naghanap na ako ng paraan how can we survive these tough times, nasa bahay lang kami. Paano na ang day to day living namin." And that’s where she discovered freelancing. So how did sh...
Are You Committed? - Monday Motivation - 4/12/21
Committed - Monday Motivation - 4/12/21
How To Use A Job Rejection To Your Advantage - Flip Chat and Chill - 04/12/21
Masakit ma-reject. Agree? Be it in life or in your career. It can be hard not to take job rejection personally but at some stage of the job search process, chances are you’ll be turned down. It’s a hard truth. BUT... You can use this rejection to your advantage. That’s what we’ll talk about this Monday, April 12, in another fun episode of FLIP Chat & Chill at 6 pm. See you!
Getting out of your comfort zone - Monday Motivation - 04/05/21
Monday Motivation - Comfort Zones - 4/5/2021
Thanks to Freelancing, I Can Take Care of My Special-Needs Son - Interview with Maria Lourdes Angeles Joven - 04/07/21
On our next JasSuccess interview, you’re gonna meet Lou. She used to work at the Manila City Hall. However, she decided to take a backseat with her career when her son was born. He was medically fragile from the time he was born until he was 5 years old. So how did she dive into freelancing? How did she get her clients? Is she happy now? Find out this April 7 at 6:30 pm. See you there!
Do You Need to Be An Expert Before You Can Start Offering Services? - Flip Chat and Chill - 04/05/21
You’ve probably heard of "impostor syndrome." It’s the experience of believing that you are not as competent as others perceive you to be. However, as a freelancer, do you really need to be an expert before you can start offering your services? That’s what we’ll talk about on Monday, April 5 in another fun episode of FLIP Chat & Chill at 6 pm. See you!
Valuable Lessons From Over 20 Years of Freelancing - Interview with Felix Cordero - 03/31/2021
Carwash boy. Janitor. Tricycle driver. Butcher. Dishwasher. Lahat na yata pinasok nya. But everything changed when he stumbled upon freelancing in 1999. Yup, 1999. Felix— our JasSuccess guest this Wednesday, March 31 — has been doing freelancing for over 20 years. He used to make P35,000. But now, he’s able to close a project worth USD3,000. Woah! So what’s his secret? What’s his process for getting projects? Di ba sya na-burnout sa freelancing?...
How Freelancers in the Philippines Pay Their Taxes - Flip Chat and Chill - 03/29/2021
A few days from now and we’re gonna be welcoming the month of April. And it comes with the dreaded filing of taxes. And as freelancers, we’re not exempted from this. If you’re planning to register in the BIR... If you wanna know the process for paying taxes here in our country... Or if you’re already doing it but still have questions (especially nowadays that our movement is very limited)... We’ll be talking about "How Freelancers in the Philippines Pay Their Taxes."...
Monday Motivation - Progress Everyday - 03/29/21
Be better today than you were yesterday! No matter how little your progression, it is still an improvement.
Call Center Agent Noon, Virtual Assistant Ngayon
Each of us has different reasons for doing what we’re doing. But I’m sure our family will always be part of it. Agree? Just like our JasSuccess guest who went from being a call center agent to a virtual assistant because... "My sincere desire to help my family." She’s new to freelancing, 4 months to be exact. But she’s committed to make this work. And she’s generous enough to share her journey and her secret to getting clients. If you’re still looking for your first client or you feel lost on wh...
Work-From-Home Career Options for Pregnant Women - FLIP Chat & Chill Discussion 03/22/2021
Pregnancy is a blessing. No question about it. But it isn’t easy. (Though di ko pa na-experience to. lol) While others sail through pregnancy without so much as a hint of heartburn, others see it as tiring, bizarre, and full of side effects. This is why it would be great if they could just stay at home (especially these days). Isn’t it great if you could exchange hugs, kisses, and "I love yous" to your little ones every single time?...
"This Is Me" - Monday Motivation LIVE - 3/22/21
"This Is Me." Are you saying this to yourself? Then you are limiting yourself. Let us make a commitment to get out of our comfort zones and start making our dreams happen.
Full Time Mom Revives Career in Freelancing - Interview with Rachelle D. Ramos - 03/17/2021
13 years as a bank employee. Went to blogging to fight homesickness. Until she found her way to freelancing. She heard about it before but never really pursued it. But her desire to earn on her own (and be able to buy what she wants without asking her husband)... ...makes her freelancing journey much much more meaningful. Meet Rachelle. As she shares with us her ups and downs. Her struggles. And her wins — on finding financial & time freedom....
Must-Have Skills to Become a Fully-Booked Virtual Assistant - FLIP Chat & Chill Discussion 03/15/21
Becoming a virtual assistant or a VA is not an overnight thing. You need to have the skills to do various VA tasks. But what’s great is that you can develop the skills and grow the necessary knowledge as long as the disposition of becoming one is in you. Even better is we’re gonna help you out in determining the MUST HAVE skills to become a fully booked VA. Want it? Check out this episode of FLIP Chat & Chill
How to Deal with Failure - Monday Motivation Live - 3/15/2021
How to Deal with Failure - Monday Motivation Live - 3/15/2021
Former OFW and Call Center Agent Pursues Freelancing To Look After Her Family - JasSuccess Interview 03/10/21
Who would have thought that a simple chat from a friend would change someone’s life? Alona got introduced to freelancing because of it. She’s a former OFW. An ex-call center agent. And now enjoys spending time with her family, while still providing for their needs. But of course, it doesn’t come without any challenges. She’ll share with us her journey — how she got her first client, how she got dumped, lost her Top Rated badge, and what she did to get back to the groove....
Hassle-Free Transition From A Regular Day Job to Online Freelancing - FLIP Chat & Chill Discussion 03/08/21
If 2021 is the year you finally say goodbye to your 9 to 5, it’s possible you’re feeling a big mix of emotions. On one hand, you’re so excited thinking about being your own boss, working from home in your pajamas, and watching Netflix in the middle of the day. The freedom! But on the other… you might be kinda freaking out about how you’re going to pull this off. I get it. Especially if you have a family, it’s hard to just say bye-bye to your toxic day job and go full-time on freelancing right aw...
Pain - Monday Motivation - 03/08/21
Have you ever experienced pain before? In this episode of Monday Motivation, we’ll get to know why pain is important.
Underappreciated Employee Finds Good Luck Charm After Losing Her Job Due to Covid-19 - Interview with Rowena Cruz - 03/03/2021
Last year was tough. That tiny invisible thing has turned the world upside down. Businesses closed. Many have lost their jobs. Including our JasSuccess guest tomorrow. "In March 2020, due to COVID, our company had to shut down its operation. I was unemployed since then." But she had to sustain their living expenses. She needed to make a move. And fast forward to today. She continuously provides for her family. Not only that.. She now works in the comfort of their home with a flexible schedule, w...