ROCKET VA™ Podcast
Welcome to The ROCKET VA™ Podcast - your launchpad to freedom, flexibility and a thriving career as a Virtual Assistant. I’m Debbie Rocket, founder of The ROCKET VA™ Academy and I’m here to share insider tips, success stories and strategies to help you build a business you love and a life on your terms. Let’s dive in!
ROCKET VA™ Podcast
Inside the Virtual & Executive Assistant Industry: EA, VA, AI and the Power of Language with Lauren Bordon
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What’s the real difference between an Executive Assistant (EA) and a Virtual Assistant (VA) - and how are both roles evolving in today’s digital world?
In this episode of The ROCKET VA™ Podcast, Debbie sits down with Lauren Bordon, founder of Your Trilingual Support, to explore the assistant industry from both sides - the in-person corporate world and the growing online business space.
Lauren shares her journey as a trilingual Virtual Executive Assistant, supporting global clients in multiple languages, building an international agency and what she’s learned about communication, adaptability, and creating structure across cultures and industries.
Together, Debbie and Lauren unpack what makes each role unique, how the two overlap and why the future of administrative support is all about skills, confidence, and connection.
What You’ll Learn:
- The key differences between an EA and a VA
- How the assistant industry is evolving globally
- The skills and mindset both roles need to succeed
- Why communication and trust are the foundation of great support
- How to identify which path - EA or VA (or a combination of both) is right for you
If you’re looking for somewhere to start after this episode, The ROCKET VA™ Starter Kit could be a great place: www.rocketva.com/starterkit.
We’ve also recently added in a new module called ‘Personal Assisting & Event Management’
And, you can also connect with Lauren and her team here:
www.yourtrilingualsupport.com