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.Vicki lives with cerebral palsy, uses a wheelchair, and runs her VA business her way. With a strong “can do” attitude, she’s carved out a space in the industry that works for her, not in spite of her disability—but alongside it. Her journey is one of resilience, creativity, and pure determination.In this conversation, we explore:✨ How Vicki built a thriving VA business around her life and needs✨ The realities—and misconceptions—of running a business with a disability✨ Her systems, boundaries, and secrets to success✨ Winning the Woman Who Achieves Award 2025 and being invited to speak in London about disabled entrepreneurship✨ Why she believes every business owner should feel empowered to do things their own wayWhether you're disabled, chronically ill, or just trying to make your business fit your life, this episode is packed with perspective, heart, and hope.🎧 Tune in now and be reminded that success doesn’t have to follow anyone else’s rules.👉 Grab free VA resources via the More Than A VA Free Membership: https://morethanava.org/home👉 Learn more about Vicki: https://vickiadminfairy.co.ukSupport the show
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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 also to work out how much earning potential you really have when it comes down to the hours you have left and what you're charging. The results will surprise you!It's time to get clear about the hours you're REALLY working as a VA, how you're probably NEVER going to make more than £2k per month and how managing and understanding your capacity can change all that.Do you want to scale your virtual assistant business beyond £2k months? Grab our FREE Guide: https://link.ltvaservices.com/widget/quiz/JcXRNZhFsxFRtUWTs1HrTo join the I am More Than A VA FREE Membership visit: https://morethanava.org/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morethanava_/Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/iammorethanavaSupport the show
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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 takes us through her fascinating journey, from life on the trapeze to running a successful VA business that supports clients around the globe. We talk about:✨ The transferable skills she brought from the circus ring to the VA world✨ How she found her niche and built a business on her terms✨ The mindset shifts required to go from performer to business owner✨ Her top tips for VAs who want to stand out and attract aligned clientsThis episode is a true celebration of reinvention, resilience, and doing things your way. Whether you're just starting out or ready to pivot into something new, Charlotte’s story will inspire you to take the leap (pun intended!)🔗 Connect with Charlotte:Website: https://www.vaeverywhere.co.ukInstagram: @vaeverywhereLinkedIn: Charlotte Barltrop🎁 Don’t forget! Grab your free VA resources via the More Than A VA free membership at https://morethanava.orgHit play and enjoy this high-flying episode! 🎧✨#TheVALiveLounge #VAEverywhere #FromCircusToClient #VAStories #MoreThanAVASupport the show
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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 VA to team leader—and beyond.Wendy shares how she went from doing it all herself to hiring employees, building systems, and eventually turning her VA business into a saleable asset. Her story is packed with wisdom, lessons learned, and powerful takeaways for any VA who’s ever thought about growing a team.We talk about: ✨ The mindset shift from freelancer to business owner ✨ Knowing when (and how) to make your first hire ✨ Building a business that runs without you doing everything ✨ What it really takes to scale sustainably ✨ Why she believes every VA has the potential to grow something biggerIf you’re ready to think bigger about your VA business, this episode will give you the insight and inspiration to take the leap.Hit play and learn how to scale like a pro. 🎧🔥 #TheVALiveLounge #ScalingYourVA #FromSoloToTeam #VAtoCEO #LiveLinkResourceSupport the show
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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 in August 2020—but like many, she struggled to find her feet and ended up returning to employment. Fast forward to 2021: furloughed, fed up, and fired up, she made the decision to give her business one more shot… and this time, she wasn’t holding back.Now with 12 happy clients and a business that thrives, Tasha shares: ✨ What she learned from “failing” the first time ✨ The mindset shift that changed everything ✨ How she built trust with her clients and grew her reputation ✨ Why perseverance is every VA’s secret weaponIf you’ve ever doubted yourself or wondered if it’s too late to start again—this episode is the proof you need that comebacks are possible. Tune in for inspiration, practical tips, and a whole lot of heart 💖Find out more about Tasha: https://dove-virtualassistant.co.uk/Get FREE resources: https://morethanava.ltvaservices.com/morethananewsletter-page#TheVALiveLounge #VAStory #FurloughToFreedom #ComebackQueen #VirtualAssistantLifeSupport the show
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!
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