S2 EP 03: How to Balance a VA Career and Motherhood
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Erin Guidry has been a part of the Don’t Panic Management team since the very early days and is integral to so much of the work that we do. In this episode, Erin shares her unexpected journey to becoming a virtual assistant and how she benefits from the non-traditional job.
Before becoming a virtual assistant, Erin explored some quite interesting paths – from animal rescue work to professional baking. It was when she had her first child that she realized how valuable work flexibility was to her. Erin shares how she has navigated becoming a mom while continuing to work and how her role as a virtual assistant has allowed her to strike the rare balance of being a present mom and being fulfilled professionally.
Key Takeaways:
- Although “assistant” is in the job title, a virtual assistant’s role is much more encompassing – it’s more like a partner who helps a business run smoothly and frees up clients to focus on the things only they can do.
- Most clients are supportive of flexible schedules as long as communication is clear and the work is completed.
- Boundaries are key for VAs, especially the high-achieving types. You can burn yourself out doing remote work just as much as someone working in the office.
- It’s important to feel good about the work you’re doing. Erin shares the satisfaction she feels knowing she’s making an impact through her work as a VA.
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Jess Tyson, CEO & Director of Calm
Jess is the founder and proud Director of Calm at Don’t Panic Management. (And yes, she invented that title because that’s what you do when you’re the boss!) She wrote the book on how building a successful relationship with a virtual assistant can make all the difference in helping business owners get to the next level. Her life is often a whirlwind of wrangling her toddler, speaking at conferences (virtual and beyond!), researching productivity hacks, and meticulously making matches between overworked entrepreneurs and focused virtual assistants. Jess's first book, Panic Proof: How the Right Virtual Assistant Can Save Your Sanity and Grow Your Business is available now: panicproofbook.com
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