Briefing In a podcast for VAs by VAs

Briefing In is back after a short hiatus with more relatable conversations about the world of Virtual Assistance! And this time, we’re exploring the qualities and mindset that define a "Perfect VA" (and if there really is such a thing?). Our guest, Ande, possesses a fighter’s mindset, using criticism to help him grow and only ever looking at failure as an opportunity to learn more about himself. In this episode, Ande gets real about what he wished he knew about the industry when he first...

In the 5th episode of Briefing In, we sit down with Cess, a “Jill of All Trades.” Cess is a seasoned Virtual Assistant and Freelancer who’s been navigating the world of freelancing for 8 years. Building her own brand, she has left a mark in Digital Marketing and continues to look forward to what’s next in her career. Discover how the market has evolved over the years, the biggest challenges facing freelancers today, and how the role of a VA has changed since she first started. She shares how ...

This is a special episode brought to you by Briefing In! In the 4th episode of the podcast, we not only talk about our VA guest, Chad, but also dive into some real-life VA stories! Get your popcorn ready as we learn more about what a Virtual Director’s Assistant does and also get deep into some juicy VA stories.Chad reveals the difference between the work culture of an office environment and a work-from-home setting, and gets honest about how it isn’t all just rainbows and butterflies. We als...

Briefing In is back with our 3rd episode! This time we’re talking double life stuff with Den, a part-time VA and full time Communications and Media student. Den gets candid about what it’s like to live the 007 lifestyle, and if it really is possible to have the best of both worlds. There’s so much more than meets the eye when it comes to balancing different priorities in life, as Den shares her insights into the daily intricacies of being a VA, discussing the excitement of stepping into ...

In this episode of Briefing In, we are joined by Lawrence, a golden retriever to his friends and a secret weapon to his clients. Prior to being a VA, he was set on a career path in Finance and was a struggling corporate worker who wanted to make a name in the business world. However, he had to make several career pivots, and the rest, as you know, is history.Get ready to listen to Lawrence and his empowering journey of self-discovery. Amidst the pandemic-induced lows, he realized the importan...

In the first ever episode of Briefing In, Wei talks about her unconventional career path and how once upon a time, she thought being a VA wasn’t an actual “job.” From becoming a receptionist for her Nihongo professor to finding her way to the virtual assistant realm, she’s been on a journey full of unexpected turns. Along the way, Wei shares the surprising skills she's acquired and the invaluable lessons she’s learned that have not only helped her nurture her career, but find balance within h...