Your Virtual Assistant Coach

I am hosting my final Live Masterclass of the year on December 30th, where I’ll walk you through what VA work really looks like and how to get started with clarity.

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If you’re brand new to virtual assistant work and wondering which services are truly beginner-friendly, this episode is for you.

Today, I’m breaking down one of the most in-demand (and often underrated) VA services: community moderation. 

It’s a simple but powerful way to support online business owners, lighten their mental load, and step into the online space without needing advanced strategy or prior experience. I walk you through why this service is always needed, what it actually looks like behind the scenes, and why it can be such a strong starting point if you’re looking for flexible hours and consistent income.

If you’ve been searching for a clear, approachable way to get started as a VA, this conversation will help you see why community moderation might be the perfect entry point.

In this episode, I chat about👇🏻

• Why community moderation is a high-demand, beginner-friendly VA service
• What online business owners actually need help with inside their communities
• How this role can build trust, confidence, and momentum as a new VA

Curious if VA work and services like community moderation could be a fit for you? Join me on my final Live Masterclass of the year on December 30th to see what VA work really looks like, including beginner-friendly services like community moderation.

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-ep34-one-simple-va-service-clients-always-need-community-moderation

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!

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In this episode, I’m breaking down how successful VAs actually land their first clients, and it’s probably not what you think. Forget chasing algorithms or spending hours applying to freelance job boards. Instead, I’m sharing how relationship-building, strategic networking, and leveraging your existing community can naturally lead you to high-quality, long-term clients.

If you’ve been holding yourself back because your brand doesn’t feel “perfect” yet, this conversation will help you shift your mindset and start taking confident action before you feel 100% ready.

In this episode, I chat about👇🏻

• Finding clients through personal networks
• Social media networking strategies
• Leveraging referrals for client trust

Check out my Client Magnet Method mini-course where I teach you how to network intentionally with ideal clients, including my 15-minute networking method.

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-ep33-replay-finding-your-first-va-client

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 deeper support on your VA journey? Inside the Superstar Assistant Academy I blend strategy + mindset coaching so you can grow with confidence.

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So many new and aspiring virtual assistants assume the hardest part of starting a VA business will be the logistics, but for most women, the biggest challenge isn’t the work… it’s the mindset.

In this episode, I dive deep into one of the most common (and sneakiest) barriers I see in my VA students: self-sabotage rooted in the fear of success.

After coaching over a thousand women, I’ve witnessed how even those doing everything right can unintentionally slow themselves down when their brain isn’t ready to receive the very things they’ve been working toward.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, undeserving, or scared of “what happens if this actually works,” you’re not alone.

In this episode, I chat about👇🏻

• Why success can feel scary even when you REALLY want it
• Real examples of mindset blocks from real women building their VA businesses
• A simple mindset reframe to help you receive success without the panic

Inside the Superstar Assistant Academy, you’ll get a full step-by-step system plus mindset lessons so you can build confidence, break through blocks, and finally create the flexible income you want.

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-ep32-why-youre-subconsciously-blocking-your-own-success-as-a-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

Want a clearer path into VA work? Download the free Career Switch Cheat Sheet to discover how your current skills can help you build a more flexible life. ✨ 

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If you’ve ever wished you could show up more for your kids, volunteer in their classroom, chaperone field trips, or simply be present for the little moments that matter, this episode will speak straight to your heart.

In today’s episode, I share two recent experiences volunteering at my daughter’s school and the powerful reminder they gave me about why I chose the VA path in the first place.

No PTO requests. No shifting meetings. No apologizing to a boss. Just the freedom to say “yes” to my child and actually be there.

I open up about the contrast between my old life in restaurant management and my life now as a virtual assistant. And I walk you through what it looks like to build a business that gives you the same kind of flexibility, presence, and empowerment.

If your heart is craving a life where you have room to breathe, room to show up, and room to prioritize family without sacrificing income - this episode offers a vision of what’s possible.

In this episode, I chat about👇🏻

• What VA freedom actually looks like in day-to-day life
• How flexible work opens the door for more presence with your kids
• How your existing skills can translate into a thriving VA business

Ready to see how your current skills can help you build a flexible VA career? Download my free Career Switch Cheat Sheet. It’ll help you identify which of your skills transfer into VA services and show you the first steps to creating a career that gives you more freedom, flexibility, and time with your family.

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-ep31-the-mom-first-life-i-couldnt-have-in-my-old-job

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 a quick peek at your potential VA income? Download my free Income Calculator and plug in your numbers.

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If you’ve been dreaming about starting your VA business but someone close to you isn’t fully on board yet - this episode will feel like a deep breath of relief.

Today, I break down why spouses, parents, friends, or coworkers may be skeptical about your VA goals and how you can help the people you care about see the reality, legitimacy, and opportunities inside the VA industry.

Whether your partner is worried about money, confused about what a VA actually does, or simply afraid of the unknown, you’ll walk away with practical tools to help them understand why you want this and how it can positively transform your family’s life.

This episode is all about staying grounded in your vision, building confidence in your path, and giving your loved ones the clarity they need to confidently support you.

In this episode, I chat about👇🏻

• Why people close to you may struggle to support your VA dreams
• How to explain the VA industry to them in a clear and simple way
• Examples of services and income potential you can share with loved ones
• How to stay confident even when others don’t understand your goals (yet)

Want a simple way to show your spouse or loved ones what’s actually possible as a VA? Grab my free Income Calculator in the show notes. Plug in your hours and rate, and instantly see what you could earn next month, six months from now, and beyond.

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-ep30-when-the-people-around-you-dont-get-your-va-dream

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 my upcoming Discover Your Superstar VA Skills four-day workshop where I’ll show you what services to offer based on your existing skills!

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In this episode, I break down one of the biggest myths in the VA industry - the idea that brand-new virtual assistants can (or should) start charging premium, high-ticket rates for social media management services.

I get real about what social media management actually is, how it differs from true VA support work, and why setting clear expectations from the start will help you build confidence, happy clients, and a sustainable business.

If you’ve ever felt confused about what to offer or wondered whether social media management should be part of your VA services this episode is going to clear it all up for you.

In this episode, I chat about👇🏻

• The key differences between a virtual assistant and a social media manager
• Examples of social media support tasks you can confidently offer as a new VA
• How to avoid overpromising and underdelivering to clients

Ready to figure out what services are the best fit for your skills? Join my next round of Discover Your Superstar VA Skills workshop, a four-day live workshop designed to help you identify your marketable skills, gain clarity, and start building your VA business 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-ep29-busting-va-myths-why-social-media-management-is-a-different-job-entirely

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 my upcoming Discover Your Superstar VA Skills four-day workshop where she’ll show you what services to offer based on your existing skills!

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If fear has been the one thing standing between you and your dream of starting a virtual assistant business, you need to hear this.

In this episode, I unpack one of the biggest barriers holding aspiring VAs back - not a lack of time or money, but fear.

I share powerful mindset shifts to help reframe fear as a sign of growth, not danger, and remind you that staying stuck is actually the real failure.

Through honest reflection and inspiring real-life stories of moms who took action despite their fears, I show how one brave decision can completely transform your life and income in just six months.

In this episode, I chat about👇🏻

•Why not trying is the only true failure
•How to reframe fear as proof you’re on the right path
• The difference between taking action and overthinking

Join my next round of Discover Your Superstar VA Skills workshop, a four-day live workshop designed to help you identify your marketable skills, gain clarity, and start building your VA business 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-ep28-start-scared-overcoming-the-fear-of-failure

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

Have a topic request or feedback? I would love to hear from you! Send me a message on Instagram at @hey.lauranicole 💌

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Sick & tired of working your tail off at a job that would replace you in a heartbeat? That constant feeling of being unseen, undervalued, and underpaid?

You’re not alone, and it’s one of the biggest reasons so many women start looking for a different way to make money.

In this episode, I discuss one of the most underrated perks of becoming a VA: feeling truly valued for your work. I share why the VA-client relationship feels entirely different from the traditional 9–5, and how this shift can completely change how you feel about work and your worth.

If you’ve ever thought, “Why am I working so hard for people who don’t even see me?”, this episode is going to hit home.

In this episode, I chat about👇🏻

• The emotional shift from “replaceable employee” to “valued partner”
• Real examples of how clients show appreciation
• How feeling valued changes the way you work and live

Your feedback means the world! Come hang out with me on Instagram @hey.lauranicole and share what’s been resonating with you lately.

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-ep27-finally-feeling-seen-the-real-reward-of-becoming-a-virtual-assistant

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 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.

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You don’t have to dive in all at once to start your VA business! You can grow your income and freedom one intentional step at a time.

In this episode, I share how I built my VA business while still working full-time, the mindset shifts that kept me consistent, and the exact approach you can take to create financial stability before taking the leap.

If you’ve ever thought, “How can I make this work without risking everything?” this episode will show you exactly how it’s possible.

In this episode, I chat about👇🏻

• How to start your VA business while still working your 9–5
• How to find time to build your business even with a busy schedule
• Signs you’re ready to leave your full-time job
• How to make the transition feel safe, not scary

✨ Want lifetime access to every resource, template, and coaching support you need to build your VA business step-by-step? Join me inside the Superstar Assistant Academy and start creating your version of freedom 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-ep26-build-before-you-leap-start-your-va-biz-while-youre-still-9-5ing

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 my upcoming Discover Your Superstar VA Skills four-day digital event where she’ll show you what services to offer based on your existing skills!

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So many new virtual assistants get stuck in “prep mode,” spending weeks working on a website, tweaking fonts, writing their About page, and trying to make everything look perfect before ever signing a client.

But here’s the truth: a website is a resource, NOT a requirement.

In this episode, I break down why you don’t need a fancy website (or even a logo!) to start landing clients, what actually matters to potential clients, and how to focus your time on what moves the needle.

If you’ve been waiting for the “perfect setup” before starting, this conversation will give you the clarity and permission to take action now.

In this episode, I chat about👇🏻

• What clients really care about when choosing a VA
• The tools that actually matter when you’re getting started
• A simple alternative to a website that helps you land clients faster
• How to break free from “prep mode” and finally take action

✨ Want step-by-step guidance to turn your existing skills into paid services? Join my upcoming Discover Your Superstar VA Skills workshop designed for busy moms who are ready to start their VA journey. You’ll learn how to create your one-sheet VA resume (templates included!) and get personalized feedback from Laura.

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-ep25-no-website-no-problem-start-here-instead

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