Episodes
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.
Published 03/29/21
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.
Published 02/09/21
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!
Published 02/02/21
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.
Published 01/25/21
In this episode, I chat with my former 90 Day VA student 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.
Published 01/18/21
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.
Published 01/11/21
In this episode, I chat with Ben and Kelly from the FUNemployed Family about what it’s like to travel the world as a family of four. Find out how they gathered the courage to leave their full-time corporate jobs for life on the road and how they’ve managed to travel full-time with their kids!
Published 01/04/21
In this episode, my friend and fellow traveler, Jess Bonde, talks about ALL things van life. Everything from how he uses the bathroom and shower to finding WiFi on the road. Jess has been living in a van full-time and now he’s sharing how he’s made it all possible.
Published 12/28/20
In this episode, my friend, Lottie Reeves shares her amazing story of how she’s been able to live on a narrowboat in the waterways of the UK while working online. We talk about all things remote life and how the lifestyle looks different for everyone. Hint! It’s not just what you see on social media.
Published 12/21/20
In this episode, I’m bringing you our very first guest on the Remote Life Series. Deya is not only my COO, but she’s a digital nomad who has tons of tips and tricks to help you live the remote life of your dreams. We talk about how she got started working online and how she’s grown into her position with VAI - all while splitting her time between Europe and Asia every year.
Published 12/14/20
In this episode, I share some of the best and worst experiences I had living in Bali as an expat. And although it has a special place in my heart, I think it’s so important to know what many people don’t ever talk about when they live there long-term.
Published 12/07/20
In this episode, I share my best recommendations if you’re thinking of living in Bali long term. I also talk about all the things you need to know about getting the right visa and finding the best place to live.
Published 11/30/20
In this episode, I talk about picking a country you want to move to or travel to and stay in the long-term. I also share 3 of my biggest tips to consider and why it’s essential to have this knowledge before making your decision.
Published 11/23/20
In this episode, I share some of the behind-the-scenes of what all went into choosing the home that we did. I talk about the different things to write off as tax deductions and what you should consider if you’re looking to buy a house or a piece of property soon.
Published 11/16/20
In this second episode of my newest series, The Remote Life, I talk about the importance of purchasing a home way below your means. I go over some of the biggest lessons I wished someone would have shared with me and how you can truly benefit from buying under budget.
Published 11/09/20
This is the first episode of my newest series, The Remote Life. Today, I’ll be sharing with you some of the things I wish I knew before buying my first home as an entrepreneur. I talk about the mindset changes I had to overcome and some tips to consider if you’re looking to buy your first home. Check it out!
Published 11/02/20
In this episode, my friend, Kerri, and I talk about what it’s like to put yourself out there as a virtual assistant and why it’s not as complicated or scary as you think! She shares some of her biggest tips and lessons learned along the way, and how she’s been able to overcome the obstacles of severe anxiety.
Published 10/27/20
In this episode, my friend, Kerri, and I talk about what it’s like to put yourself out there as a virtual assistant and why it’s not as complicated or scary as you think! She shares some of her biggest tips and lessons learned along the way, and how she’s been able to overcome the obstacles of severe anxiety.
Published 10/26/20
In this episode, VAI team member, Christine, joins me to talk about how non-native English speakers can still work online as a virtual assistant. She drops some serious inspiration on how you can overcome your fears of not finding work, putting yourself out there, and getting that dream remote job.
Published 10/19/20
In this episode, I cover everything you need to know to avoid getting caught in the get-rich-quick schemes of the online world. I talk about what kinds of things you can look out for and how to change your perspective to get going online. So, listen in as I share my tips to help you get started with your remote life career!
Published 10/12/20
In this episode, I talk about the differences between the soft skills and the hard skills you need as a virtual assistant. I cover ALL the things that business owners are looking for, how to land your dream clients, and have a long-term, online career.
Published 10/05/20
In this episode, I tell you all about how to set up boundaries to help you succeed in your online work journey. A lot of these tips I learned from personal experience, and now I’m sharing them with you to help you and your clients avoid any issues in the future.
Published 09/28/20
In this episode, I cover everything you need to know about homeschooling your kids. Whether it’s something you wanted to do or were left with no choice (thanks, COVID!), everything you need to get started, you can find here. I also share some of my favorite resources to supplement the curriculum you decide is best for your kids.
Published 09/21/20
In this episode, my husband, AJ, and I answer your questions about what it’s like to balance everything from managing our household to working online together. We dive deep into some of the struggles we’ve had to go through as a military family and how we’ve made things work during the quarantine.
Published 09/14/20
In this episode, my husband, AJ, is back on the podcast with me to talk about what life has been like for our family as we’ve traveled the world. We share the main reasons that drove our decision to move back to the U.S. and where we plan on traveling to next.
Published 09/07/20