Episodes

Sometimes the best support isn't about doing more. It's about creating systems that make everything flow more smoothly. In this episode of VAs After Dark, Rachael sits down with Ingrid Carlton, founder of Ingrid's Digital Desk, to talk about her journey from environmental science to professional organizing to building a virtual assistant business supported by a talented team. What began as helping people organize their home offices evolved into helping business owners organize their digital w...

Sometimes the best Virtual Assistant isn't just helping you get things done. They're helping you breathe easier. In this episode of VAs After Dark, Rachael sits down with Joycelyn Ghansah to talk about her unexpected path into the world of virtual assistance, the satisfaction she finds in creating order from chaos, and why she loves partnering with overwhelmed business owners who need someone they can trust. What started as an opportunity to fill in for another VA quickly became a career that...

We couldn’t have asked for a better guest to wrap up Season 4 –our season of experts– than Sue Gresham to talk about LinkedIn and how VAs can help! Sue Gresham is a LinkedIn Coach and strategist who helps coaches, consultants, and service providers get seen, get clients, and grow with confidence. With her signature Link to Success Framework and Midwest warmth, she makes LinkedIn feel doable—even fun! Sue’s all about real strategies, real results, and real relationships If you’re interested in ...

This week, our special guest is none other than Rachael Davila herself! You probably know her as the wonderful host of this very podcast and author of the book, Hey, Do I Need a VA? For this episode, Quinn steps into the role of host, asking Rachael questions about organization along with the rest of the cast, LeAnn Erimli and Bree BV. If you’re interested in the physical, digital, and mental organization/decluttering that hiring a VA requires, this is the episode for you! We dive deep into a...

This week, special guest Rachel Anzalone will be talking about how to grow your business! As a Sustainable Growth Advisor and Satisfaction Strategist, Rachel Anzalone pioneers a revolutionary approach for purpose-driven entrepreneurs seeking to expand their impact and profitability. With 25 years of experience spanning entrepreneurship, corporate leadership, and digital marketing, she combines strategic business acumen with deep wisdom to help leaders build sustainable, soul-aligned enterprises ...

We’re back to our regular cast this week as we talk about some of the key differences between working with VAs in Canada, the United States, and overseas countries! Bree BV brings her expertise as a VA operating in Canada, and Rachael talks about her experience working with a VA overseas. It’s short, but sweet! Have a question? Email us at heyvapodcast@gmail.com, join our Facebook group Find, Hire and Work with a Virtual Assistant (VA): https://www.facebook.com/groups/findavirtualassistant or ...

This week, we have special guest Carrie McWherter with us to talk about networking! Carrie is the founder of All in Order with Carrie, a business that’s devoted to helping you feel more organized and excited about your business. This episode is all about how to network! If you’ve ever felt like you’re in a rut when it comes to making new connections, this is the episode for you. Carrie is full of tips and tricks to making meaningful new relationships in a way that’s manageable for you. Plus, sh...

This week, our beloved cast member LeAnn Erimli helps us with all things tech! LeAnn Erimli, AKA That Geeky Lady, is the founder of Handling Business, where she geeks out and fixes technology for those who’d rather not. If you’ve ever struggled with knowing where to start when it comes to your tech stack, password sharing, or website decisions, this episode is for you. During our conversation, LeAnn guides us through the most important things for a business owner to consider when tackling their...

This week, we’re joined by special guest Lynn Lambrecht, AKA The Living Planner®. Lynn created The Living Planner® by drawing from her global aviation career and emergency response experience. Responding to three aviation crashes taught her invaluable lessons about preparedness and resilience. With her business, she helps people proactively prepare for life's challenges rather than just reacting to crises. Her focus is on guiding clients through difficult transitions with preventative strategies...

Are you thinking of hiring a newbie VA? Well, you’re in luck! This episode is all about hiring a newbie VA from the perspective of Quinn Hubbard, our very own newbie. Quinn talks about the pros and cons of hiring someone who is just starting out, along with different considerations to take into the working relationship. They share their unique perspective as someone who has just joined the industry within the last few years. If you’re a newbie VA yourself, they also have some tips for you! Hav...

In this episode we welcome our first Specialist Guest of the season. Sometimes a client has to make room for a VA, or in this case, work through the mindset of money before hiring someone. That’s where the wonderful Jessica Kleine from MindSET Financial Coaching can help. Jessica Kleine is a money coach who helps women entrepreneurs get rid of guilt and shame around money so they can make confident, aligned decisions. When she’s not rewriting money stories, she’s homeschooling, competing in arch...

Welcome back for Season Four of Hey! Do I Need a VA?! We’re so happy to have you. In this episode, we start the season strong by discussing what it means for business owners to cultivate safe spaces in their businesses and beyond! Bree BV shares her wisdom and knowledge through real examples of how this practice has helped her team grow in a sustainable way. If you’re interested in Naqsmist to learn how to cultivate a safe space for your business, check out these links: https://www.naqsmist.c...