Mums With Hustle Podcast
In 2015, as a new mum, I left my 10-year teaching career to pursue the freedom-filled life my family deserved. With no business experience and this podcast as my starting point, I built a multi-million-dollar online education business, powered by Instagram and content marketing.
The Mums With Hustle podcast is where I share my real journey, lessons, and strategies, alongside stories from the women I’ve coached and guests who inspire. It’s your space to learn, grow, and build a business by design. Enjoy!
Mums With Hustle Podcast
MWH 482 : I Let a VA Go and My Worst Fears Came True
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In this episode, I’m sharing a deeply personal leadership moment from the early years of my business: the first time I had to let a team member go.
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She was my virtual assistant and she’d been with me for over a year. But the business had outgrown her role and deep down, I knew it.
I dreaded the conversation. I feared it would be emotional. And when I finally had it, my worst fears came true.
This episode is for every woman building a business who’s navigating team growth, leadership, and tough decisions behind the scenes. I want you to know: you’re not alone and these moments shape us into better, stronger CEOs.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
- The emotional and practical challenges of letting a VA go
- How my worst fears came true and what I learnt through the experience
- Early red flags that someone might not be the right fit for your business
- How to approach difficult conversations with compassion and clarity
- The importance of balancing self-reflection and intuition in decision making
- Mindset shifts that help you move through discomfort as a leader
Let me know if this episode resonates with you. Have you ever had to let someone go? I’d love to hear your story... send me a message on Instagram @mumswithhustle or at hello@mumswithhustle.com.
Until next week, stay happy in your hustle.
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