Your Virtual Assistant Coach

Laura Nicole
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Welcome to Your Virtual Assistant Coach, the podcast for moms who want to make flexible income from home without sacrificing family time.  Hosted by Laura Nicole, a successful VA turned coach - this show delivers quick, actionable insights into the Virtual Assistant industry designed to fit into the pockets of time in your busy day.  Whether you’re curious about what a Virtual Assistant even does, or you’re ready to land clients and build a thriving business, you’re in the right place. Each episode will help you build your skills, boost your confidence, and create a profitable VA business - all on your own terms.  Because making money from home should feel doable... NOT overwhelming. Let’s make your VA dreams a reality, one mom-sized episode at a time!

  1. 6D AGO

    Ep. 48: Why Hearing “No” Is Exactly What You Need Right Now

    Come hang out with me on Instagram at @hey.lauranicole and share what freedom looks like in your life right now. I’m cheering you on. __________________________________________ In this episode, I’m challenging the way you think about rejection and what it actually means when a potential client tells you no. Because the truth is, if you’re not putting yourself in a position to be rejected, you’re also not putting yourself in a position to be hired. I walk you through a mindset shift that can completely change how you approach pitching yourself as a virtual assistant. Instead of seeing rejection as failure, I want you to start seeing it as part of the process, something that’s actually moving you closer to your next yes. If you’ve been holding back, overthinking your next move, or avoiding putting yourself out there because you’re scared of hearing “no”, this episode is your push to take action. In this episode, we chat about👇🏻 • Why every “no” is actually getting you closer to a “yes” • How rejection helps you improve your pitch and learn more about clients • The mindset shift that will keep you moving forward instead of giving up Once you’ve given a potential client the chance to say no, send me a DM on Instagram @hey.lauranicole to celebrate you stepping out of your comfort zone. I can’t wait to cheer you on! What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes? • Bite-sized episodes that give you quick, actionable insights into the Virtual Assistant industry • Learn how to build skills, boost your confidence, and create a profitable VA business Get the show notes and transcription here: https://www.laurajtraining.com/ep-48-why-hearing-no-is-exactly-what-you-need-right-now Find Laura on social media: Instagram: @hey.lauranicole TikTok: @hey.lauranicole Facebook: Superstar Assistant Academy Interested in earning sustainable income on YOUR terms, working as a Virtual Assistant? Register for FREE and Click Here to Get Started

    7 min

  2. MAR 19

    Ep. 47: [REPLAY] Virtual Assistant Income - What’s Actually Possible?

    Want a quick peek at your potential VA income? Download my free Income Calculator and plug in your numbers. __________________________________________ I get real about the income potential of working from home as a virtual assistant. I break down how much new, intermediate & advanced virtual assistants can earn! I also dive into what factors contribute to your rate, ways that you can scale your income and use your past experience to your advantage. Join me in this podcast as I equip aspiring VAs with the mindset and practical steps needed to build a thriving business from home. Whether you're just exploring the VA world or ready to land your first client, this episode is packed with inspiration and actionable tips to help you take the next step with confidence. In this episode, I chat about👇🏻 • How much money you can make as a VA • How to set your rates as a new VA • Factors that influence VA Income • Real life examples of income that Superstar Assistant Academy members are making Grab my free Income Calculator to see what your personal income potential could be! What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes? • Bite-sized episodes that give you quick, actionable insights into the Virtual Assistant industry • Learn how to build skills, boost your confidence, and create a profitable VA business Get the show notes and transcription here: https://www.laurajtraining.com/podcast-ep47-replay-virtual-assistant-income-what-s-actually-possible Find Laura on social media: Instagram: @hey.lauranicole TikTok: @hey.lauranicole Facebook: Superstar Assistant Academy Interested in earning sustainable income on YOUR terms, working as a Virtual Assistant? Register for FREE and Click Here to Get Started

    27 min

  3. MAR 12

    Ep. 46: From New VA to Trusted Team Member - Meet my VA, Caitlin

    Come hang out with me on Instagram at @hey.lauranicole and share what freedom looks like in your life right now. I’m cheering you on. __________________________________________ In this episode, I’m joined by my long-time virtual assistant, Caitlin, who has been working with me inside the Superstar Assistant Academy for over three and a half years. We’re pulling back the curtain on what a real client-VA relationship can look like when the alignment is right. Caitlin shares how she discovered virtual assistant work after becoming a mom and wanting a way to earn an income from home. From starting with just a few hours a week to becoming an essential part of the business, her role has grown alongside the Superstar Assistant Academy. Together, we talk about how our working relationship developed, how responsibilities evolved over time, and what it actually looks like to collaborate with a client long term. If you’ve ever wondered whether VA work can provide stability, flexibility, and meaningful work, this conversation gives a real-life look behind the scenes. In this episode, we chat about👇🏻 • How Caitlin and I first connected and started working together • What long-term client relationships can look like in the VA industry • How VA responsibilities and hours can grow over time  If you loved this episode, share it with your best friend, your sister, or a coworker who’s been dreaming about making a flexible income from home. What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes? • Bite-sized episodes that give you quick, actionable insights into the Virtual Assistant industry • Learn how to build skills, boost your confidence, and create a profitable VA business Get the show notes and transcription here:  https://www.laurajtraining.com/podcast-ep46-from-new-va-to-trusted-team-member-meet-my-caitlin Find Laura on social media: Instagram: @hey.lauranicole TikTok: @hey.lauranicole Facebook: Superstar Assistant Academy Interested in earning sustainable income on YOUR terms, working as a Virtual Assistant? Register for FREE and Click Here to Get Started

    55 min

  4. MAR 5

    Ep. 45: I’m Done Waiting for “Maybe Someday”

    Come hang out with me on Instagram at @hey.lauranicole and share what freedom looks like in your life right now. I’m cheering you on. __________________________________________ This episode is a little different from our usual VA strategy chats. Instead of diving into clients or offers, I’m sharing something more personal - the quiet realization that somewhere between motherhood and business, I stopped doing things just for me. For a long time, “maybe someday” became my default.  Maybe someday I’d pick up that hobby. Maybe someday I’d take that trip. Maybe someday I’d make time.  But recently, I started questioning that pattern and making small changes that feel bigger than I expected. In this episode, I’m talking about what shifted, the tiny ways I’m reclaiming parts of myself, and how building a flexible VA business creates space for a life that isn’t all work and responsibility. If you’ve been feeling a little disconnected from yourself lately, lost in the identity of motherhood, this conversation will feel like a gentle nudge back to you. In this episode, I chat about👇🏻 • The moment I realized I’d been living in “maybe someday” • The small changes I’m making to feel like myself again • How flexibility as a VA supports a fuller life  If this episode resonated, come tell me what your “maybe someday” is over on Instagram at @hey.lauranicole. I’d love to hear it and cheer you on. 💛 What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes? • Bite-sized episodes that give you quick, actionable insights into the Virtual Assistant industry • Learn how to build skills, boost your confidence, and create a profitable VA business Get the show notes and transcription here: https://www.laurajtraining.com/podcast-ep45-im-done-waiting-for-maybe-someday Find Laura on social media: Instagram: @hey.lauranicole TikTok: @hey.lauranicole Facebook: Superstar Assistant Academy Interested in earning sustainable income on YOUR terms, working as a Virtual Assistant? Register for FREE and Click Here to Get Started

    16 min

  5. FEB 26

    Ep. 44: [REPLAY] Services to Offer as a New VA

    Ready to transform your existing skills into a profitable virtual assistant business? Join my upcoming Discover Your Superstar VA Skills four-day workshop where I’ll show you what services to offer based on your existing skills! __________________________________________ I tackle one of the biggest challenges new Virtual Assistants face: deciding which services to offer. Drawing from my own journey where I replaced my college professor salary within five months, I share how everyday soft skills and household management experience can be transformed into high-value VA services. I break down the easiest entry points into the industry and explain why these foundational skills are in high demand with small business owners. Join me as I take a deep dive into the most in-demand VA services and how to choose the ones that align with your strengths. You’ll gain the clarity you need to build a service list that feels natural and profitable! In this episode, I chat about👇🏻 • The easiest entry points into the VA world • A closer look at the possible VA services you can offer • Learnings from her personal VA journey Join my Discover your Superstar VA Skills workshop where I’'ll guide you through identifying your most valuable transferable skills and packaging them confidently for potential clients.  What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes? • Bite-sized episodes that give you quick, actionable insights into the Virtual Assistant industry • Learn how to build skills, boost your confidence, and create a profitable VA business Get the show notes and transcription here: https://www.laurajtraining.com/podcast-ep44-replay-services-to-offer-as-a-new-va Find Laura on social media: Instagram: @hey.lauranicole TikTok: @hey.lauranicole Facebook: Superstar Assistant Academy Interested in earning sustainable income on YOUR terms, working as a Virtual Assistant? Register for FREE and Click Here to Get Started

    17 min

  6. FEB 19

    Ep. 43: The Week That Reminded Me Why I Became a Virtual Assistant

    Come hang out with me on Instagram at @hey.lauranicole and share what freedom looks like in your life right now. I’m cheering you on. __________________________________________ This episode is a little different than usual. Instead of strategy and step-by-step tactics, I’m sharing something that’s been heavy on my heart lately: gratitude. After walking through a recent family health scare and being able to fully show up for my sister during surgery and recovery, I’ve been reminded in the deepest way why I chose this path.  Being a virtual assistant isn’t just about income. It’s about freedom. It’s about flexibility. It’s about being able to show up for the people who matter most without asking for permission. From big life moments to small everyday wins, this episode is a real-life look at what “time freedom” actually means. In this episode, I chat about👇🏻 • A recent experience that deeply reminded me why I chose this career • The difference between having to ask for time off and owning your schedule • How VA life creates freedom for both the big moments and the little ones Come say hi on Instagram at @hey.lauranicole and let me know your biggest takeaway from today’s episode. I love hearing what resonates with you and chatting in the DMs! 💛 What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes? • Bite-sized episodes that give you quick, actionable insights into the Virtual Assistant industry • Learn how to build skills, boost your confidence, and create a profitable VA business Get the show notes and transcription here: https://www.laurajtraining.com/podcast-ep43-the-week-that-reminded-me-why-i-became-a-virtual-assistant Find Laura on social media: Instagram: @hey.lauranicole TikTok: @hey.lauranicole Facebook: Superstar Assistant Academy Interested in earning sustainable income on YOUR terms, working as a Virtual Assistant? Register for FREE and Click Here to Get Started

    10 min

  7. FEB 12

    Ep. 42: [REPLAY] Smart Systems for Email Management Services

    Ready to transform your existing skills into a profitable virtual assistant business? Join my Discover Your Superstar VA Skills self-paced 4 step workshop where I’ll show you what services to offer based on your existing skills! __________________________________________ Think email management is “too easy” to be worth offering as a VA service?? THINK AGAIN. I reveal why this simple service is an absolute goldmine, how to deliver it like a pro, and the boundaries that keep you from being glued to your client’s inbox 24/7. I share my proven workflow, time-saving hacks, and the mindset shift that turns answering emails into a high-value, well-paid service. You’ll discover quick fixes that help you be faster, save time, and always deliver great results. In this episode, I chat about👇🏻 • Why email management is a popular service • Boundaries to put in place from day 1 • Tips for efficient inbox management • Why email management is a goldmine for VAs Join my Discover Your Superstar VA Skills, a self-paced 4 step workshop where I’ll help you identify your marketable skills, package them professionally, and build the confidence to start landing clients. What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes? • Bite-sized episodes that give you quick, actionable insights into the Virtual Assistant industry • Learn how to build skills, boost your confidence, and create a profitable VA business Get the show notes and transcription here:  https://www.laurajtraining.com/podcast-ep42-replay-smart-systems-for-email-management-services Find Laura on social media: Instagram: @hey.lauranicole TikTok: @hey.lauranicole Facebook: Superstar Assistant Academy Interested in earning sustainable income on YOUR terms, working as a Virtual Assistant? Register for FREE and Click Here to Get Started

    15 min

  8. FEB 5

    Ep. 41: Being “Booked & Busy” Doesn’t Equal Success as a VA

    Want clients who will gladly pay your rate? The Client Magnet Method shows you how to find and attract them fast. Grab your special podcast discount today! __________________________________________ So many new virtual assistants assume that the more clients they have, the more successful they must be. BUT - what if stacking your client roster is actually pulling you further away from the freedom and flexibility you started this journey for in the first place?? In this episode, I challenge the hustle-driven belief that success equals having as many clients as possible. I explain why a packed schedule can quickly lead to burnout, divided attention, and trading one stressful job for another even if you’re technically working from home. If your goal is more time with your family, less stress, and an income that actually supports your life, this conversation will help you rethink what growth should look like. In this episode, I chat about👇🏻 • Why having more clients is often a vanity metric - and the hidden cost that comes with it • What a sustainable, profitable VA roster actually looks like • How finding aligned, long-term clients creates more income, stability, and peace Ready to attract high-quality clients instead of chasing more work? Grab the Client Magnet Method where I teach you how to identify ideal clients, start genuine conversations, and confidently position your services so you can build a curated roster. What can you expect from this podcast and future episodes? • Bite-sized episodes that give you quick, actionable insights into the Virtual Assistant industry • Learn how to build skills, boost your confidence, and create a profitable VA business Get the show notes and transcription here:  https://www.laurajtraining.com/podcast-ep41-being-booked-&-busy-doesnt-equal-success-as-a-va Find Laura on social media: Instagram: @hey.lauranicole TikTok: @hey.lauranicole Facebook: Superstar Assistant Academy Interested in earning sustainable income on YOUR terms, working as a Virtual Assistant? Register for FREE and Click Here to Get Started

    11 min
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Welcome to Your Virtual Assistant Coach, the podcast for moms who want to make flexible income from home without sacrificing family time.  Hosted by Laura Nicole, a successful VA turned coach - this show delivers quick, actionable insights into the Virtual Assistant industry designed to fit into the pockets of time in your busy day.  Whether you’re curious about what a Virtual Assistant even does, or you’re ready to land clients and build a thriving business, you’re in the right place. Each episode will help you build your skills, boost your confidence, and create a profitable VA business - all on your own terms.  Because making money from home should feel doable... NOT overwhelming. Let’s make your VA dreams a reality, one mom-sized episode at a time!

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  • Creator
    Laura Nicole
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Your Virtual Assistant Coach
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    Your Virtual Assistant Coach

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