The VA Live Lounge
Join Lisa and Kirsty, two seasoned Virtual Assistants, as they spill the tea on all things VA life—minus the corporate jargon and boring fluff! Whether you're a newbie VA looking for guidance, a pro searching for fresh tips, or just curious about what happens behind the scenes in the world of virtual assistance, this is the place to be.
Expect real talk, expert advice, and plenty of laughs as we navigate the highs, lows, and everything in between of running a successful VA business. From tech hacks to client dramas, pricing strategies to work-life balance, we’ve got you covered!
Grab a coffee (or a wine—we won’t judge) and tune in to The VA Live Lounge for your weekly dose of VA wisdom with a side of fun!
Episodes
15 episodes
Episode 15: Our Own VA Journey's (The Good, The Bad & The Ugly)
For the final episode of season 1 of The VA Live Lounge, Lisa and Kirsty discuss in candid detail their real life experiences as virtual assistants. Everything from nightmare clients, to fake princesses and the dangerous side of bei...
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Episode 15
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54:22
Episode 14: Juggling Clients, Kids & Chaos – And Still Thriving
In this episode we speak to Kim from Your PA Services about her experience carving out a successful VA business whilst juggling working from home with 4 children. Kim became a VA after tragedy struck, when she suffered an accident ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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57:00
Episode 13: When clients expect professional design work (but that's not why they hired you)
What happens when a client signs up for admin but then asks you to start creating workbooks and marketing assets? Is it possible to turn graphic designer overnight? And should VAs even offer graphic design services?In this episode we ta...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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59:18
Episode 12: How To Build An Eco-System Of Recurring Revenue As A VA
In this weeks Live Lounge we're joined by the incredible Lianne Wright from The VA Runway. Lianne started out as a solo VA back in 2019 but quickly realised there was no way she would be able to scale her virtual assistant business with...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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47:39
🎙️ Episode 11: Why Collaboration Over Competition as a VA Is the Key to Success (…Or Is It?) 🤝💬
In this episode of The VA Live Lounge, Kirsty and Lisa dive into the age-old advice that’s often thrown around in the online business world:“Collaboration over competition.”But is it really that simple?We explore the benefit...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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46:39
Episode 10: Can You Really Earn 6-Figures As A VA? 💸💻
In this week’s episode of The VA Live Lounge, Kirsty and Lisa are tackling one of the biggest questions in the VA world: Can you actually earn six figures as a Virtual Assistant?We’re not here t...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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54:51
Episode 9: My Business, My Way: Life as a Disabled VA
In this episode of The VA Live Lounge, Kirsty is joined by the inspirational Vicki Wilson, founder of The Admin Fairy—an award-winning Virtual Assistant who’s proving every day that disability is not a barrier to building a brilliant business.<...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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50:08
Episode 8: Managing Your Capacity & Understanding Your Income Potential As A VA
In this weeks episode Lisa and Kirsty unpack the realities of putting a framework around your time to manage your capacity as a virtual assistant, and understanding how this helps you to choose the hours that suit you and your life best, but a...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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53:49
Episode 7: From Circus Life to Client Life – Charlotte Barltrop’s VA Journey 🎪💻
In today’s episode of The VA Live Lounge, we’re joined by the incredible Charlotte Barltrop from VA Everywhere who shares one of the most unique VA origin stories we’ve ever heard—from circus performer to virtual assistant!Charlotte tak...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:01:40
Episode 6: Scaling Up: What Happens When a VA Starts Hiring
In this week’s episode of The VA Live Lounge, we’re joined by the brilliant Wendy Norman, founder of Live Link Resource, who takes us behind the scenes of her journey from solo ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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59:50
Episode 5: Fail, Furlough, and Fierce Comeback: My VA Startup Story
In this episode of The VA Live Lounge, we’re joined by the incredible Tasha Dove from Dove Virtual Assistance, who opens up about her powerful and refreshingly honest VA journey.Tasha first gave the VA world a go i...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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50:13
Episode 4: How To Niche As A Virtual Assistant
This week in the VA Live Lounge, we’re diving into the ins and outs of niching as a Virtual Assistant. If you’re wondering how to narrow your focus, attract ideal clients, and stand out from the crowd, don’t miss this discussion. We’ll...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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46:34
Episode 3: Navigating Business Legals: Essential Tips to Start Your VA Business Right
Welcome back to the VA Live Lounge! Today’s episode is all about the legal essentials you need to get right from the start when building your VA business. Whether you're freelancing solo or growing a team of associates, the legal side of your b...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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47:27
Episode 2: Why VAs Should Always Get Paid Up Front 💸
In this episode of The VA Live Lounge, Lisa and Kirsty are tackling a hot topic that too many VAs learn the hard way: getting paid upfront.From awkward client convos to chasing invoices like it’s a full-time job (ugh 😩), we’ve been ther...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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47:44
Episode 1: So, You Want to Be a VA? Let’s Get Started! 🎙️✨
Welcome to the very first episode of The VA Live Lounge! 🎉 Lisa and Kirsty are kicking things off with a bang, diving into one of the biggest questions aspiring Virtual Assistants ask—How do I actually get started?In this e...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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46:42