Founders & Friends
Founders & Friends is where interior designers and creative entrepreneurs come for real conversations about building a business—and a life—that feels good.
Hosted by a designer-turned-founder, each episode dives into honest, behind-the-scenes stories from industry leaders, creative thinkers, and bold business owners who are shaping the design world on their own terms. We talk about the big wins, the hard lessons, the financial truths, and the messy middle of entrepreneurship.
Whether you're just starting out or scaling something big, this podcast is your reminder that you're not doing it alone—and that success can look a lot of different ways.
Come for the insights, stay for the community. This is Founders & Friends—where business gets personal, and conversations get real.
Founders & Friends
16. From Stay-at-Home Mom to 7-Figure CEO: Breanna Cain’s Entrepreneurial Journey
In this episode of Founders and Friends, host Ronniesha Rivera sits down with Breanna Cain, founder of the VA Leadership Academy and agency owner, to talk about her journey from stay-at-home mom to seven-figure entrepreneur. Breanna shares how she built a thriving business teaching and connecting virtual assistants, the strategies that fueled her growth, and the lessons she’s learned along the way.
They dive into balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, why virtual assistant roles are especially appealing for moms, and practical advice for hiring your first VA. Breanna also reveals her bold plans for the future—including a VA matchmaking tech platform (a “Tinder for VAs and business owners”) and the industry’s first major conference.
Whether you’re a business owner ready to scale or a mom considering the leap into entrepreneurship, this episode is packed with inspiration and actionable insights.
How can you connect with Bre:
https://www.breannacain.com/
https://www.instagram.com/heyitsbrecain/
https://www.instagram.com/valeadershipacademy/
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