“Everything I put in, I know I’m building something.”

Sarah had always admired entrepreneurs but never imagined starting a business of her very own. After years in teaching and reaching a point where she knew she couldn't continue full-time in the classroom, she discovered Adventures After Teaching and found her path to becoming a Virtual Assistant (VA). 

Now running her own VA business part-time alongside teaching, Sarah is enjoying the freedom to be her own boss, cherry-pick the creative work she loves, and build a future with genuine excitement - all while reclaiming some of the flexibility that teaching never offered.

In this episode, we also talk about:

• Building a VA business alongside teaching
• Setting boundaries and choosing your priorities
• The variety of work that VAs can do
• The power of community support from other transitioning teachers
• Acquiring your first client through conversation
• Overcoming imposter syndrome when starting a business
• The "can do attitude" teachers bring to VA work
• Financial planning and identifying your must-haves
• Top tips for teachers considering working for themselves

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