The Teacher Pivot

Your first discovery call as a virtual assistant can feel like a lot — sweaty palms, racing thoughts, and wondering if you’re going to completely blank when it’s your turn to talk. Trust me, I’ve been there.

But here’s the truth: you don’t need a perfect pitch or years of experience. You just need a little structure, a little prep, and a whole lot of belief in yourself. This episode will walk you through exactly what to say, how to say it, and why these calls don’t have to feel like job interviews.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Why most new VAs get stuck overthinking discovery calls
• The real goal of a discovery call (spoiler: it’s not closing the deal)
• Exactly how to introduce yourself without sounding awkward
• What to say when you’re not sure how to explain your services
• Simple ways to guide the conversation and end with confidence

RESOURCES + LINKS

• Take the quiz to find out what VA service is right for you – aubreemalick.com/quiz
• Watch the free training – aubreemalick.com/freetraining
• Book a 1:1 coaching call with me
• Follow me on TikTok & Instagram

Even after years in business, you can still find yourself in a season where the motivation just… isn’t there. You’re showing up, but it feels heavy. You know what to do, but you don’t feel like doing it. And you start wondering if you’ve lost your spark or if something’s wrong with you.

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what my own stuck season has looked like — and how I’m slowly, intentionally rebuilding my motivation from the inside out. If you’ve felt off, quiet, or disconnected from your business lately, this is your reminder that you’re not alone.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• What “stuck” looked like for me (and why it wasn’t burnout)
• Why I didn’t blow it all up or start over — and what I did instead
• How I’m reconnecting to purpose, joy, and momentum
• Small things I’m doing differently in this season
• A reminder that rebuilding doesn’t mean starting from scratch

RESOURCES + LINKS

• Take the quiz to find out what VA service is right for you – aubreemalick.com/quiz
• Watch the free training – aubreemalick.com/freetraining
• Book a 1:1 coaching call with me
• Follow me on TikTok & Instagram

If you’ve been second-guessing everything lately — your offers, your niche, your entire plan for growing your VA business — this episode is your gentle reminder: you don’t need to scrap what you’ve built. You just need to give it time to work.

Inside this short but powerful episode, I’m walking you through the mindset shift that changed everything for me when I was tempted to “start over” every time I thought "I'm just not cut out for this." You’ll hear what to focus on instead of burning everything to the ground, how to recognize real progress, and why sticking with your plan is sometimes the boldest move you can make.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Why we tend to hit “reset” too quickly when things feel unclear
• How to recognize the difference between a broken plan and a slow build
• The small wins that signal momentum (even if you can’t see the full picture yet)
• Why I recommend a 90-day window before making any big changes
• A pep talk for anyone who’s tempted to burn it all down and start fresh

RESOURCES + LINKS

• Take the quiz to find out what VA service is right for you – aubreemalick.com/quiz
• Watch the free training – aubreemalick.com/freetraining
• Book a 1:1 coaching call with me
• Follow me on TikTok & Instagram

Talking about your business shouldn’t feel like the most awkward part of your day… but for a lot of new virtual assistants, it totally does. Whether you’re trying to explain what you do to your family, post about it online without sounding salesy, or just say it out loud with confidence — this episode is here to help.

I’m walking you through exactly what to say when people ask what you do, how to stop second guessing yourself, and why talking about your business doesn’t have to feel like a performance. You don’t need a pitch. You just need language that feels true to you.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Why sharing your business feels so awkward at first (and why that’s normal)
• How to explain what you do in real, simple language people understand
• What to say when people give you the “you do what now?” face 🙃
• Tips for sharing your work online without overselling or overthinking
• The reminder you need: people can’t hire or support you if they don’t know what you do

RESOURCES + LINKS

• Take the quiz to find out what VA service is right for you – aubreemalick.com/quiz
• Watch the free training – aubreemalick.com/freetraining
• Book a 1:1 coaching call with me
• Follow me on TikTok & Instagram

I never planned for this life; not the business, not the freedom, not the ability to work while my kids are at school and be present for every moment that matters. If you had asked me years ago, I would've told you I’d be teaching in a classroom until retirement.

But today, on my birthday, I’m reflecting on the fact that the life I didn’t plan ended up being so much better than the one I thought I wanted.

In this episode, I’m sharing the moment that changed everything, the mindset that got me here, and a birthday pep talk for anyone who’s wondering if their next chapter could be better than they imagine.

HIGHLIGHTS

• The moment that changed my life
• How saying yes (even while scared) became a habit that changed everything
• What building a business really looked like, inch by inch
• Why your life might turn out even better than you planned

RESOURCES + LINKS

• Take the quiz to find out what VA service is right for you – aubreemalick.com/quiz
• Watch the free training – aubreemalick.com/freetraining
• Book a 1:1 coaching call with me
• Follow me on TikTok & Instagram

If your goal is to leave the classroom or at least build up income from home this school year, this episode is your roadmap. Instead of waiting until you’re overwhelmed and desperate for a change, let’s get strategic now.

Inside, I’m walking you through how to realistically build your virtual assistant business during the school year, what milestones to track along the way, and how to know if you're on pace to make a confident leap by the end of the year.

HIGHLIGHTS

• How to make real progress in short windows of time
• The ONE question to ask: “What would make this school year a win for me?”
• Sample milestones to hit by October, December, and beyond
• What to track to know you’re ready to leave your job
• Why a slow, steady build sets you up for long-term success

RESOURCES + LINKS

• Take the quiz to find out what VA service is right for you – aubreemalick.com/quiz
• Watch the free training – aubreemalick.com/freetraining
• Book a 1:1 coaching call with me
• Follow me on TikTok & Instagram

When you hear people talk about what they would’ve done differently in their business… it’s usually a long list of regrets and mistakes. But if I’m being honest? There’s actually a lot I’d do the exact same if I were starting over as a virtual assistant.

In this episode, I’m sharing the things I wouldn’t change a bit — the things that actually helped me gain traction fast, replace my teaching income quickly, and build a business that worked for my life as a mom. I’m also calling out a few things I’d skip this time around (so you don’t waste your time like I did).

Whether you’re just getting started or wondering if you’re focusing on the right things, this episode will give you clarity on what really matters when launching your VA business.

HIGHLIGHTS

• The first move I made that set everything else in motion (no, it wasn’t building a website)
• What I’d absolutely do again to get clients quickly
• Why skipping the “fancy stuff” in the beginning helped me move faster
• The mistake that slowed me down more than I expected — and how to avoid it
• What I’d tell my past self to stop wasting time on (hint: it involved a lot of second-guessing)

RESOURCES + LINKS

• Take the quiz to find out what VA service is right for you – aubreemalick.com/quiz
• Watch the free training – aubreemalick.com/freetraining
• Book a 1:1 coaching call with me
• Follow me on TikTok & Instagram

You don’t always get a big flashing sign when it’s time for something new—sometimes it’s a whisper, a gut feeling, or a quiet moment when you catch yourself thinking, “I can’t do this for another year.” I’ve been there. I tried to ignore those nudges, rationalize my way through the burnout, and tell myself I should be grateful. But the truth is, those early signs were the biggest clues that something needed to shift. In this episode, I’m sharing the five subtle (and not so subtle) signs that you might already be ready for a pivot even if you’re scared to admit it.

Whether you’ve been thinking about a change for a while or you’re just starting to feel the nudge, this one will help you recognize what’s coming up and know you’re not alone in the process.

HIGHLIGHTS

• What the Sunday Scaries really mean (and why they’re not just about Mondays)
• Why jealousy isn't always a bad thing
• Why your search history might be trying to tell you something
• The internal tug-of-war between “safe and secure” vs. “I need something different”

RESOURCES + LINKS

• Take the quiz to find out what VA service is right for you – aubreemalick.com/quiz
• Watch the free training – aubreemalick.com/freetraining
• Book a 1:1 coaching call with me
• Follow me on TikTok & Instagram

If you’ve been holding off on getting started because you haven’t nailed down your niche… this episode is for you. I get it—there’s so much talk about “niching down” and “ideal clients” that it can feel like you need a 10-page business plan before you even send your first pitch. But I’m here to tell you: you don’t. In this quick episode, I’ll walk you through how to start taking action even if you’re still figuring things out.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Why you don’t need a niche to land your first client
• What to focus on instead of “finding your niche”
• How your niche will naturally become clear as you gain experience
• Permission to start messy and learn as you go

RESOURCES + LINKS

• Take the quiz to find out what VA service is right for you – aubreemalick.com/quiz
• Watch the free training – aubreemalick.com/freetraining
• Book a 1:1 coaching call with me
• Follow me on TikTok & Instagram

In this episode, I’m peeling back the curtain on why I chose virtual assistance as my path into online business. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t because I dreamed of working in admin tasks forever. But VA work was the stepping stone I needed to get my foot in the door, make real money quickly, and build a business that fit around my life (not the other way around). If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by all the online options out there, start here!

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Why I didn’t want to be an influencer or product seller
• How VA work helped me replace my teaching income quickly
• The skills I already had that made this path a no-brainer
• The freedom and flexibility that made VA work the perfect fit

RESOURCES + LINKS

• Take the quiz to find out what VA service is right for you – aubreemalick.com/quiz
• Watch the free training – aubreemalick.com/freetraining
• Book a 1:1 coaching call with me
• Follow me on TikTok & Instagram