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116. VA Spotlight: Finding Your Influence & Scaling Your Virtual Assistant Business with Meghan Braun


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In this episode of Booked Out with Bre, I am sitting down with the amazing Meghan Braun, founder of The Marigold Collective and a true leader in the virtual assistant industry. Meghan’s story is a beautiful example of how identity work can take you from a "coordinator of chaos" to a calm, empowered Influence Architect.

Meghan shares her journey from climbing the corporate ladder to realizing that her soul had a much higher calling. We talk about the transition from being a generalist virtual assistant to stepping into the role of a CEO, and how she used subconscious healing to stop attracting chaos and start building a business that supports her life as a homeschool mom and homesteader. Meghan is also one of our incredible speakers for VA Fest Live this June, and today she’s sharing a sneak peek into the "God nudges" that led her to the stage.


Here is what I dive into with Meghan:

  • How she left the corporate "girl boss" mold to find freedom in the virtual assistant world.

  • The power of identity work and how changing her internal labels shifted her external reality.

  • Why "influence" isn't about your follower count, but about your lived experience and authenticity.

  • The "before and after" of her business once she moved from a generalist mindset to a CEO identity.

  • How she navigates big business moves with the support of her husband and her faith.

  • Why in-person events like VA Fest Live are the ultimate way to elevate your business into a new dimension.

  • Meghan’s advice for any woman who feels like she’s trying to fit into a mold that isn't hers.

    If you are ready to stop playing small and start building a business based on your unique purpose and influence, you are going to love this conversation with Meghan!


    Episode Outline:

    • Introduction: Meet Meghan Braun, founder of The Marigold Collective (01:40)

    • The Influence Architect: Defining purpose and impact at scale (02:49)

    • Meghan's corporate journey and the decision to walk away (04:41)

    • Finding the virtual assistant industry through community and mentorship (05:40)

    • The identity shift: Moving from generalist virtual assistant to CEO (06:00)

    • From "Coordinator of Chaos" to calm leadership (08:37)

    • The neuroscience of labels: How our brain finds what we focus on (09:55)

    • What it really means to be an Influence Architect in the VA industry (10:32)

    • The magic of getting in the room at VA Fest Live (13:20)

    • Following the calling to apply for the speaker panel (14:51)

    • Navigating partner support and communication in business (16:34)

    • Why virtual assistant conferences are essential for professional growth (18:57)

    • Finding yourself again outside the daily noise of motherhood (20:48)

    • How to get your VA Fest Live tickets through Meghan (22:15)

       

      Connect with Meghan:

      Instagram:

      https://www.instagram.com/meghanatmarigoldcollective/

      LinkedIn:

      https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghan-braun-26396148/

       

      Ways to Work with Me:


      Follow Me on Instagram
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      https://www.facebook.com/groups/momxva

      Apply for the VA Leadership Academy
      https://caincollectivellc.com/valaapplication

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      Booked Out with BreBy Bre Cain | Virtual Assistant Wealth Coach

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