If you’ve been wondering where to even start as a VA, the Career Switch Cheat Sheet is your shortcut. Grab it now and learn how to map out your first services with ease.

One of the biggest perks of being a virtual assistant is time freedom, but what happens when your business sneaks into every little pocket of your day? The truth is, without boundaries, the “perk” of flexibility can actually leave you overwhelmed and burnt out.

In this episode, Laura Nicole opens up about how she learned (the hard way!) to draw clear lines between work and family life. She’ll walk you through her favorite time management method, plus share the two tools that keep her phone in check so she can be present both at work and at home.

You’ll hear about:

• Why setting boundaries early is key to avoiding burnout
• Time blocking for work-life balance
• App blocking tools for focus

If you’ve been craving more balance as a VA, this episode will give you the practical steps to protect your time, energy, and the freedom you wanted in the first place.

Ready to take back control of your time and career? Download the free Career Switch Cheat Sheet and learn how to pivot into virtual assistance with confidence.

What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?

• Bite-sized episodes that give you quick, actionable insights into the Virtual Assistant industry
• Learn how to build skills, boost your confidence, and create a profitable VA business

Get the show notes and transcription here: 

https://www.laurajtraining.com/podcast-ep22-boundaries-that-keep-your-biz-and-life-balanced

Find Laura on social media:
Instagram: @hey.lauranicole
TikTok: @hey.lauranicole
Facebook: Superstar Assistant Academy

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Your dream of running a profitable VA business doesn’t have to wait. Inside the Superstar Assistant Academy, you’ll learn exactly what to do (and when to do it) so you can confidently build your VA business in less than a month.

Starting your VA business doesn’t have to mean signing up for a dozen platforms or paying for expensive software before you’ve even landed your first client.

In this episode, Laura Nicole shares her essential tools you actually need when getting started and how keeping it lean can help you hold onto more of your hard-earned income.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Free (and effective) tools for time tracking, project management, and client communication
• How to get paid without paying extra fees or overcomplicating invoicing
• Why “keeping it simple” helps you keep more money in your pocket when starting out

By the end of this episode, you’ll see how possible it is to launch your VA business without spending hundreds of dollars on platforms you don’t actually need.

Ready for a step-by-step roadmap, templates, and proven support to help you build your VA business in just 28 days? Join Laura inside the Superstar Assistant Academy and start your journey today.

What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?

• Bite-sized episodes that give you quick, actionable insights into the Virtual Assistant industry
• Learn how to build skills, boost your confidence, and create a profitable VA business

Get the show notes and transcription here: 

https://www.laurajtraining.com/podcast-ep21-must-have-va-tools

Find Laura on social media:
Instagram: @hey.lauranicole
TikTok: @hey.lauranicole
Facebook: Superstar Assistant Academy

Interested in earning sustainable income on YOUR terms, working as a Virtual Assistant? Register for FREE and Click Here to Get Started

Ready to transform your existing skills into a profitable virtual assistant business? Join Laura Nicole’s upcoming Discover Your Superstar VA Skills four-day digital event where she’ll show you what services to offer based on your existing skills!

AI seems to be everywhere right now, and if you’ve been wondering whether it’s about to replace virtual assistants altogether, you’re not alone. 

In this episode, Laura Nicole breaks down the biggest myth about AI in the VA world and shows you why your role as a human virtual assistant is more valuable than ever. By the end, you’ll see that AI doesn’t eliminate VA roles, it actually elevates them.

In this episode, Laura will discuss:

• Why AI is just a tool to business owners, not a teammate
• How to use AI to save time, boost efficiency, and increase your value as a VA
• The mindset shift that turns AI from being a threat into your advantage

Join Laura Nicole’s next live round of Discover Your Superstar VA Skills, a four-day digital event where she’ll help you identify your marketable skills, package them professionally, and build the confidence to start landing clients right now.

What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?

• Bite-sized episodes that give you quick, actionable insights into the Virtual Assistant industry
• Learn how to build skills, boost your confidence, and create a profitable VA business

Get the show notes and transcription here: 

https://www.laurajtraining.com/podcast-ep20-busting-va-myths-use-ai-to-elevate-va-role

Find Laura on social media:
Instagram: @hey.lauranicole
TikTok: @hey.lauranicole
Facebook: Superstar Assistant Academy

Interested in earning sustainable income on YOUR terms, working as a Virtual Assistant? Register for FREE and Click Here to Get Started

Your Virtual Assistant Coach Podcast by Laura Nicole has been welcoming lots of new listeners lately (yay!), and in this replay episode, Laura takes a step back to share her own journey. 

She opens up about how she replaced her teaching salary in just five months while being able to stay home with her newborn daughter. She demonstrates how VA work provided both the income and flexibility her family needed to transform their financial situation and quality of life.

If you're curious about what this could look like for you and how you can actually get started taking the steps to make this your reality, listen until the end of the episode to learn about her free masterclass that is the perfect place to start!

In this episode, Laura will discuss:

• Her journey before becoming a VA
• Going from basement to dream house
• The life-changing results of transitioning to Virtual Assistance

If you're curious about what becoming a VA could look like for you and how you can actually get started taking the steps to make this your reality, Click Here to Watch my Free Masterclass

What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?

• Bite-sized episodes that give you quick, actionable insights into the Virtual Assistant industry
• Learn how to build skills, boost your confidence, and create a profitable VA business

Get the show notes and transcription here: https://www.laurajtraining.com/podcast-ep19-how-i-replaced-my-teaching-salary

Find Laura on social media:
Instagram: @hey.lauranicole
TikTok: @hey.lauranicole
Facebook: Superstar Assistant Academy

Interested in earning sustainable income on YOUR terms, working as a Virtual Assistant? Register for FREE and Click Here to Get Started

If you’re just tuning in and haven’t listened to Part One of my conversation with Jess yet, I’d love for you to jump back and listen to Episode 17 first. That way, you’ll get the full convo and all the goodness we covered before diving into Episode 18.

You’ve heard the importance of belief, but how do you actually build belief when it feels impossible??

In this episode, Laura Nicole and mindset and growth coach Jess Schmenk (@jess.schmenk) dive into Part Two of their powerful conversation, breaking down the “ladder of believability” and how you can use it to create real confidence in both life and business.

This isn’t fluffy “woo woo” talk, it’s practical steps you can take today to see (and celebrate!) your own progress. 

Whether you struggle with self-doubt, tend to forget your wins, or feel like affirmations just don’t work for you, this conversation will show you how to stack small victories into lasting belief.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• The “ladder of believability” framework to strengthen your confidence step by step
• How to use affirmations in a way that actually works (instead of feeling fake)
• A simple practice to track your wins and rewire your mindset daily

We’d love to hear what stood out to you today! Text back using this link or message me on IG. And don’t forget - Jess’s DMs are always open at @jess.schmenk. She truly loves connecting and hearing what hit home for you.

And if you loved today’s episodes, make sure you join Jess’s email list. It’s full of free coaching nuggets and encouragement you can use right away! Jess also has a The CEO Spiral Private Podcast - short, sweet episodes where she shares tough-love truth bombs straight from the heart.

What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?

• Bite-sized episodes that give you quick, actionable insights into the Virtual Assistant industry
• Learn how to build skills, boost your confidence, and create a profitable VA business

Get the show notes and transcription here: 

https://www.laurajtraining.com/podcast-ep18-building-belief-with-jess-schmenk-pt2

Find Laura on social media:
Instagram: @hey.lauranicole
TikTok: @hey.lauranicole
Facebook: Superstar Assistant Academy

Interested in earning sustainable income on YOUR terms, working as a Virtual Assistant? Register for FREE and Click Here to Get Started

Ever wonder why some Virtual Assistants soar while others struggle, despite having the same strategies? The secret isn't in what they're doing - it's in how they're thinking.

In this episode, Laura Nicole sits down with mindset and growth coach Jess Schmenk for an honest, empowering chat that will leave you inspired to think bigger and believe deeper.

Without giving too much away… you’ll walk away feeling fired up to tackle the inner work that fuels your outer success.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Why belief is the foundation every VA needs (before strategy even works)
• How mindset shifts can change the way you show up in your business
• A conversation that will leave you feeling seen, validated, and motivated

Episode 18 is waiting - if you want to hear Jess talk about how you can build your very own ladder of believability, pop over and listen to part two of this interview in the next episode!

Want to connect with Jess? Slide into her DMs at @jess.schmenk, she’d love to hear from you!

What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?

• Bite-sized episodes that give you quick, actionable insights into the Virtual Assistant industry
• Learn how to build skills, boost your confidence, and create a profitable VA business

Get the show notes and transcription here: 

https://www.laurajtraining.com/podcast-ep17-building-belief-with-jess-schmenk-pt1

Find Laura on social media:
Instagram: @hey.lauranicole
TikTok: @hey.lauranicole
Facebook: Superstar Assistant Academy

Interested in earning sustainable income on YOUR terms, working as a Virtual Assistant? Register for FREE and Click Here to Get Started

Ready to build your VA business the right way from the start? Join Laura Nicole’s free First Client Formula masterclass where she'll show you exactly how to find, sign, and start working with your first client successfully!

Landing your dream client feels amazing - but what happens when that client suddenly pulls the plug?

Laura Nicole knows firsthand, and in this episode, she opens up about the painful (and expensive) lesson she learned the hard way. 

She’ll walk you through why contracts matter, how boundaries protect both you and your clients, and the smart moves that keep your VA business stable no matter what.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Why protecting yourself as a VA isn’t about distrust—it’s about sustainability
• A common red flag that’s easy to overlook when starting out
• The boundaries that actually make client relationships healthier

Snag your free spot in Laura Nicole’s brand new First Client Formula masterclass. It's designed specifically to walk you through how to find, sign and start working with your first client successfully.

What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?

• Bite-sized episodes that give you quick, actionable insights into the Virtual Assistant industry
• Learn how to build skills, boost your confidence, and create a profitable VA business

Get the show notes and transcription here: https://www.laurajtraining.com/podcast-ep16-the-one-mistake-ill-never-make-again

Find Laura on social media:
Instagram: @hey.lauranicole
TikTok: @hey.lauranicole
Facebook: Superstar Assistant Academy

Interested in earning sustainable income on YOUR terms, working as a Virtual Assistant? Register for FREE and Click Here to Get Started

Ready to transform your existing skills into a profitable virtual assistant business? Join Laura Nicole’s upcoming Discover Your Superstar VA Skills four-day live event where she’ll show you what services to offer based on your existing skills!

Think email management is “too easy” to be worth offering as a VA service?? THINK AGAIN.

In this episode, Laura Nicole reveals why this simple service is an absolute goldmine, how to deliver it like a pro, and the boundaries that keep you from being glued to your client’s inbox 24/7.

She shares her proven workflow, time-saving hacks, and the mindset shift that turns answering emails into a high-value, well-paid service.

You’ll discover quick fixes that help you be faster, save time, and always deliver great results.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Why email management is a popular service
• Boundaries to put in place from day 1
• Tips for efficient inbox management
• Why email management is a goldmine for VAs

Join Laura Nicole’s next live round of Discover Your Superstar VA Skills, a four-day live event where she’ll help you identify your marketable skills, package them professionally, and build the confidence to start landing clients. .

What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?

• Bite-sized episodes that give you quick, actionable insights into the Virtual Assistant industry
• Learn how to build skills, boost your confidence, and create a profitable VA business

Get the show notes and transcription here: 

https://www.laurajtraining.com/podcast-ep15-smart-systems-for-email-management-services

Find Laura on social media:
Instagram: @hey.lauranicole
TikTok: @hey.lauranicole
Facebook: Superstar Assistant Academy

Interested in earning sustainable income on YOUR terms, working as a Virtual Assistant? Register for FREE and Click Here to Get Started

Want clients who will gladly pay your rate? The Client Magnet Method shows you how to find and attract them fast. Grab your special podcast discount today!

Feeling discouraged by $5/hour VA listings on Fiverr and Upwork? 

In this episode, Laura Nicole breaks down the real reason why you're not competing with low-cost international VAs and why clients are still happy to pay $25, $30, even $35+ per hour for your support. 

She uses a mom friendly apples vs. oranges analogy to help you see how both types of VAs serve different roles, and how to find high-value clients looking for someone exactly like you.

🎧 Whether you're brand new or feeling stuck, this episode will remind you that you belong in this space - and your rates are worth it.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Why low-cost VAs aren't your competition (and never were)
• The real reason clients pay $25+ per hour without hesitation
• Finding quality clients who pay well

🎯 Ready to stop chasing low-paying gigs and start signing clients who value your work? The Client Magnet Method mini course shows you exactly how to identify your ideal client and confidently attract them. 

What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?

• Bite-sized episodes that give you quick, actionable insights into the Virtual Assistant industry
• Learn how to build skills, boost your confidence, and create a profitable VA business

Get the show notes and transcription here: https://www.laurajtraining.com/podcast-ep14-busting-va-myths-$5-vas-arent-your-competition

Find Laura on social media:
Instagram: @hey.lauranicole
TikTok: @hey.lauranicole
Facebook: Superstar Assistant Academy

Interested in earning sustainable income on YOUR terms, working as a Virtual Assistant? Register for FREE and Click Here to Get Started

Feeling like you have to say yes to every. single. client. (no matter what) just to prove you're cut out for this VA life??

In this episode, Laura Nicole shares a powerful mindset shift about capacity that could change the way you approach your virtual assistant business for good. 

If you've been feeling stretched thin or wondering how to grow without burning out, this one’s for you.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• The danger of overextending yourself
• Quality over quantity approach
• Building sustainable long-term client relationships

If you're ready to build a VA business that supports your lifestyle and your well-being, the Superstar Assistant Academy is where it begins. Inside, Laura shares the exact system she used to grow a six-figure VA career—without overwhelm, hustle, or burnout.

What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes?

• Bite-sized episodes that give you quick, actionable insights into the Virtual Assistant industry
• Learn how to build skills, boost your confidence, and create a profitable VA business

Get the show notes and transcription here: https://www.laurajtraining.com/podcast-ep13-quality-over-quantity-matters-as-a-new-va

Find Laura on social media:
Instagram: @hey.lauranicole
TikTok: @hey.lauranicole
Facebook: Superstar Assistant Academy

Interested in earning sustainable income on YOUR terms, working as a Virtual Assistant? Register for FREE and Click Here to Get Started