Giving My Notice: How to Become a Virtual Assistant, Quit Your 9-5 & Work From Anywhere as a Digital Nomad

Lucy Cole | Virtual Assistant Business Coach
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Giving My Notice is the podcast for anyone Googling "how to become a virtual assistant" at 11pm after another soul crushing day at their 9-5.  Hi I'm Lucy Cole, a Virtual Assistant coach and this show breaks down exactly what a virtual assistant does, how much VAs actually charge, and how to get your first client, even if you have zero experience, zero certifications, and zero idea where to start.  If you've ever wondered whether becoming a VA is worth it, whether the market's too saturated, or how people are really becoming digital nomads and building freedom-first businesses from a laptop, this is where you'll get real, unfiltered answers. Each week, we cover what it actually takes to start a virtual assistant business  from your first client to becoming fully booked plus the mindset and identity shifts behind leaving corporate for good. This isn't just a "quit your job" podcast. It's a practical, step-by-step roadmap for building a remote, location-independent income you can run from anywhere. Whether you're a total beginner exploring online business ideas, working full-time and plotting your exit, or already freelancing and wondering if VA work is the better path you'll find real answers to the questions people are actually asking: -What does a VA actually do?  -What should you charge?  -How do you find clients when you're brand new?  -And is it really too late to start? New episodes drops every Tuesday!! Hit subscribe and start building your corporate escape.  Follow me for more on Instagram & Tiktok: @lucyjasminecole

Episodes

  1. 6d ago

    Is It Actually Possible to Quit Your 9-5 and Become a Virtual Assistant? | ep 3

    👉🌴 Take My FREE VA Skills Quiz and find out if you have the skills to start your own remote virtual assistant business.  If you’ve ever sat at your desk thinking “Is this really it?” or dreamed about quitting your 9-5, becoming your own boss and having the freedom to work from wherever you want… this episode is for you. Today, I’m answering the question I get asked all the time: is it actually possible to quit your 9-5 and become a virtual assistant? And my answer? Absolutely. But this episode isn’t just about becoming a VA. It’s about questioning whether the traditional 9-5 is actually the safest option for you - and what could happen if you decided to build a business instead. I’m breaking down why becoming a virtual assistant can be one of the easiest ways to transition into business ownership, especially if you’re starting with no experience, because chances are you already have skills you can turn into a profitable service. We’re talking about: What a virtual assistant actually does and how the VA business model worksWhy you probably already have the skills you need to become a virtual assistantHow to turn your existing corporate or employment skills into VA servicesWhy you don’t need to be an expert to start your virtual assistant businessThe difference between being a generalist and becoming a specialistWhen you can start charging premium virtual assistant ratesWhether a 9-to-5 really gives you the stability and security you think it doesThe earning potential and freedom that comes with becoming your own bossWhy your first business doesn’t need to be your forever businessHow becoming a VA can be your first step towards a bigger online businessThe freedom to travel, move abroad and create a location-independent incomeThe hidden cost of inaction and what staying in a job you hate could actually cost youMy own experience handing in my notice while backpacking in the PhilippinesWhy you don’t need to have the next 10 years of your life mapped outAnd why sometimes you just need to take the leap and see where it takes youIf you’ve been Googling how to become a virtual assistant with no experience, wondering “Can I actually become a VA?”, or searching for ways to quit your 9-5 and start a remote business, I want this episode to give you the perspective shift you might need. Because you don’t need to know exactly what step 10 looks like. You just need to decide whether you’re willing to take step one. 💻✨ Whether you're figuring out how to start a virtual assistant business for complete beginners, wondering how to become a virtual assistant while working full time, or just ready for a career change to freelance, become your own boss, and finally quit your job to travel - this episode is for you. . Follow me on TikTok 👉 @lucyjasminecoleDM me on Instagram 👉 @lucyjasminecoleTake my FREE Virtual Assistant Skills Quiz The VA Services Blueprint ( only £11!!)Ready to build your VA business? Join the Virtual Assistant Academy to learn how to sign clients, earn a sustainable online income, and create more freedom.

  2. 6d ago

    What Is a Virtual Assistant? And What Do They Actually Do? | ep 2

    👉🌴 Take My FREE VA Skills Quiz and find out if you have the skills to start your own remote virtual assistant business You’ve probably heard the term virtual assistant while searching for how to create an online income, work remotely, or become a digital nomad… But what does a virtual assistant actually do? And more importantly - could you become one, even if you have no previous VA experience? In today's episode, I'm breaking down exactly what a virtual assistant is, what services you can offer, how your existing skills can help you start a VA business, real UK virtual assistant rates and what a realistic starting income actually looks like, and why becoming a virtual assistant can be such a powerful first step into becoming your own boss. I’m also sharing how I personally discovered the VA business model when I was trying to figure out how to replace my 9-5 income and create a life where I could work from anywhere. Because if you’re sitting there thinking, “I want to leave my corporate job, but I have no idea what I could actually do online…” - this episode is for you. In this episode, we cover: What a virtual assistant actually doesWhat services you can offer as a VAThe difference between being a virtual assistant, freelancer, and employeeWhy you don’t need years of experience to become a virtual assistantHow to identify the transferable skills you already haveHow to turn your current 9-5 experience into VA servicesHow to choose the right virtual assistant nicheThe types of businesses that hire virtual assistantsWhy VA clients often work with you on a monthly retainerHow much virtual assistants can chargeWhat VA rates can look like in the UKHow a VA can create a sustainable full-time online incomeWhy becoming a virtual assistant can be a great first step into business ownershipHow your VA business can eventually give you more time and location freedomWhat Does a Virtual Assistant Actually Do? A virtual assistant is essentially a freelancer who provides support to business owners who need help managing the growing workload in their business. Rather than being an employee, you’re running your own virtual assistant business and supporting clients with the tasks they need to delegate. That could include things like: Admin and inbox managementCalendar managementSocial media and marketingEmail marketingCreative and designWebsite and branding supportEventsCustomer serviceSales and outreachProjectsTech and systemsData and analyticsAnd if you’re currently dreaming about quitting your 9-5, becoming your own boss, and creating a full-time online income, this could be your first step. Send this episode to the friend you’ve been having those “I hate my 9-5, I wish I could work remotely” conversations with. And if this episode helped you, please leave the podcast a 5-star review. It helps me get this show in front of more people who are ready to create a different kind of life. Love your future business owner. 🤍 Follow me on TikTok 👉 @lucyjasminecoleDM me on Instagram 👉 @lucyjasminecoleTake my FREE Virtual Assistant Skills Quiz The VA Services Blueprint ( only £11!!)Ready to build your VA business? Join the Virtual Assistant Academy to learn how to sign clients, earn a sustainable online income, and create more freedom.

  3. 6d ago

    How I Quit My 9 to 5 to Become a Virtual Assistant (My Story) | ep 1

    👉 Take My FREE VA Skills Quiz and find out if you have the skills to start your own remote virtual assistant business.  Have you ever been sitting at your 9-5 thinking, “Surely this isn't all there is?” Today, I'm taking you all the way back to my corporate era  before I was a virtual assistant coach, before I had an online business, and before I was working remotely from wherever the hell I wanted. I was working a corporate job in the UK, commuting THREE HOURS a day, living for the weekends and constantly wondering why I was spending so much of my life working towards... retirement?! I knew I wanted more. I wanted to travel. I wanted freedom. I wanted to be my own boss. I just had absolutely no idea how I was going to make that happen. Until I went backpacking around Southeast Asia and started seeing people working remotely from their laptops. And I thought... “If they can do it, why can't I?” That's when I discovered the world of online business and, eventually, the virtual assistant business model. And honestly? Becoming a virtual assistant felt like something I could actually do. I already had skills from my corporate career. I didn't need to become an expert in something completely new. I could take the skills I already had and use them to build a business of my own. So that's exactly what I did. I quit my 9-5, came home from traveling, hired my first business coach, and built my virtual assistant business from scratch. Within three months, I was fully booked and had replaced my 9–5 income. And that was just the beginning. In this episode, I'm sharing the full story of how I went from corporate girlie to full-time virtual assistant, to traveling around Europe with my laptop, to building an agency, and eventually becoming a virtual assistant coach helping other women do the exact same thing. In this episode, I'm talking about: Why I knew the 9-5 lifestyle wasn't for meThe corporate moments that made me think, “What on earth am I doing?”Why I decided to take a sabbatical and go backpacking around Southeast AsiaThe moment I realized I wanted to build an online businessHow I discovered becoming a virtual assistantWhat a virtual assistant actually doesWhy you don't need 10 years of experience to become a VAHow I used the skills I already had from my corporate jobWhy I quit my 9-5 without having a perfect backup planHow I became fully booked as a virtual assistant in just three monthsHow I replaced my corporate income with my VA businessWhat it actually felt like to work remotely while travelingHow becoming a virtual assistant became my first step into entrepreneurshipWhy I eventually started building an agencyHow people started asking me, “Lucy, how are you traveling?!”How I ended up coaching other women to build their own virtual assistant businessesWhy you can start a VA business while still working your full-time jobWhy you don't need to have your entire life figured out before you startIf you're currently thinking... “Can I become a virtual assistant with no experience?” “How do I start a virtual assistant business?” “What does a virtual assistant actually do?” “Could I really quit my 9-5 and work remotely?” “How could I make money online and work from anywhere?” Don't worry it's possible, you just need to figure out the how. Let's connect If this episode resonated with you, send it to the friend you've been having those “I hate my 9-5 and want to do something different” conversations with. And if you loved the episode, I'd absolutely LOVE if you could leave me a 5-star review. It helps me get this podcast in front of more women who are ready to quit their 9-5, become a virtual assistant and build a freedom-filled life of their own. I'll see you in the next one, future business owner. 💻✈️ Follow me on TikTok 👉 @lucyjasminecoleDM me on Instagram 👉 @lucyjasminecoleTake my FREE Virtual Assistant Skills Quiz The VA Services Blueprint ( only £11!!)Ready to build your VA business? Join the Virtual Assistant Academy to learn how to sign clients, earn a sustainable online income, and create more freedom.

  4. Aug 20

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    Giving My Notice Officially Launches August 25th!  Giving My Notice is the podcast for anyone Googling "how to become a virtual assistant" at 11pm after another soul crushing day at their 9-5.  Hi I'm Lucy Cole, a Virtual Assistant coach and this show breaks down exactly what a virtual assistant does, how much VAs actually charge, and how to get your first client, even if you have zero experience, zero certifications, and zero idea where to start.  If you've ever wondered whether becoming a VA is worth it, whether the market's too saturated, or how people are really building freedom-first businesses from a laptop, this is where you'll get real, unfiltered answers. Each week, we cover what it actually takes to start a virtual assistant business  from your first client to becoming fully booked  plus the mindset and identity shifts behind leaving corporate for good. This isn't just a "quit your job" podcast. It's a practical, step-by-step roadmap for building a remote, location-independent income you can run from anywhere. Whether you're a total beginner exploring online business ideas, working full-time and plotting your exit, or already freelancing and wondering if VA work is the better path you'll find real answers to the questions people are actually asking: -What does a VA actually do?  -What should you charge?  -How do you find clients when you're brand new?  -And is it really too late to start? New episodes drops every Tuesday!! Hit subscribe and start building your corporate escape.  Follow me for more on Instagram & Tiktok: @lucyjasminecole Follow me on TikTok 👉 @lucyjasminecoleDM me on Instagram 👉 @lucyjasminecoleTake my FREE Virtual Assistant Skills Quiz The VA Services Blueprint ( only £11!!)Ready to build your VA business? Join the Virtual Assistant Academy to learn how to sign clients, earn a sustainable online income, and create more freedom.

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Giving My Notice is the podcast for anyone Googling "how to become a virtual assistant" at 11pm after another soul crushing day at their 9-5.  Hi I'm Lucy Cole, a Virtual Assistant coach and this show breaks down exactly what a virtual assistant does, how much VAs actually charge, and how to get your first client, even if you have zero experience, zero certifications, and zero idea where to start.  If you've ever wondered whether becoming a VA is worth it, whether the market's too saturated, or how people are really becoming digital nomads and building freedom-first businesses from a laptop, this is where you'll get real, unfiltered answers. Each week, we cover what it actually takes to start a virtual assistant business  from your first client to becoming fully booked plus the mindset and identity shifts behind leaving corporate for good. This isn't just a "quit your job" podcast. It's a practical, step-by-step roadmap for building a remote, location-independent income you can run from anywhere. Whether you're a total beginner exploring online business ideas, working full-time and plotting your exit, or already freelancing and wondering if VA work is the better path you'll find real answers to the questions people are actually asking: -What does a VA actually do?  -What should you charge?  -How do you find clients when you're brand new?  -And is it really too late to start? New episodes drops every Tuesday!! Hit subscribe and start building your corporate escape.  Follow me for more on Instagram & Tiktok: @lucyjasminecole

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