From Kayod to Keyboard by VA Masters

Dither discovered YouTube after his aunt gifted him a cheap laptop upon graduating high school. What started as a hobby playing the mobile game Growtopia turned into a gaming channel that hit 17,000 subscribers in just 2–3 months — back when you only needed 1,000 subs to monetize. Today, Dither has grown a channel to 400,000+ subscribers, gone viral with a video that hit 1 million views, and worke...

In this episode, we sit down with Ralph Caputolan, the founder of VA Rookies PH. One of the most well-known VA communities in the Philippines with over 215,000 followers. A marine engineering graduate from Davao del Sur, Ralph's dream of becoming a seaman was crushed when he was scammed out of a promised vacancy in Cebu back in 2015.Today, Ralph runs Awesome Plugins Media, leads free VA worksh...

In this episode, we sit down with Ara, a 21-year-old student and Virtual Assistant from Cebu City who started her freelancing journey at just 19 years old with zero experience, no portfolio, and no laptop of her own. Losing her parents at the age of 13, she grew up alongside her four siblings learning what it means to be independent early. Today, Ara is a Virtual Assistant at VA Masters and the ne...

In this episode, we sit down with Roi Caturla, a seasoned Digital Marketer and Virtual Assistant with over 6 years of experience in freelancing, social media, and remote work. Roi’s journey didn’t start with perfect conditions. It started with curiosity, a corporate job, and the desire to explore better opportunities online. In 2020, he landed his first freelancing client while still working in a...

He left corporate with ₱4,000 in his ATM and a loan. No mentor. No playbook. Remote work wasn't even mainstream yet. He tried restaurant consulting, Bigo live streaming, mukbang content, Shopee live, financial advising and whatever it took to survive. Then, one friend recommendation changed everything. Today, Jam Blauta is a full-blown digital nomad, talent sourcer, and founder of Barangay VA:...

She started online work 18 years ago at $1/hour sometimes less. Her first client ghosted her after 8,000 pesos worth of work. She knocked on neighbors' doors begging for overflow tasks at $0.25/hour. She commuted 7 hours a day while pregnant until her doctor told her to stop. And then she built something no one could take from her. Today, Sheena Santos is a Fiverr Pro marketing automation spec...

She started online work in 2010, when there were no VA coaches, no academies, and no roadmap. She learned Photoshop by accepting a Photoshop job she wasn't qualified for. She built an agency of 10 writers. Lost it all when ChatGPT arrived. And then rebuilt — smarter, calmer, and on her own terms. In this episode of From Kayod to Keyboard, Maia shares 16 years of the real freelancing journey —...

She worked in a corporation for 6 years. People doubted when she said she wanted to work from home. Today, she runs JTQ Global Support — an agency with a team of 10, serving international clients from startups to enterprises. In this episode of From Kayod to Keyboard, Joyce shares her journey from general VA to agency founder — and what it really takes to build a high-value freelancing career. In...

Imagine starting your VA career after working in a factory, no corporate background, no degree, just grit, patience, and a whole lot of resilience! 💪In this episode of From Kayod to Keyboard, we sit down with JM, a Customer Service VA at VA Masters who went from BPO frontliner to thriving work-from-home professional! Join hosts Tata and Roxy as JM shares her honest, inspiring journey: ✅ How she...

Thinking about becoming a VA but don't know which skill to learn first? Web design might be your answer — and you can start for FREE. 👇In this episode of From Kayod to Keyboard, we sit down with Anthony Meneses, founder of Website Academy PH, who started as a beginner VA and grew into a full-time web designer and funnel strategist earning from international clients. He shares everything applicant...

Imagine being a brand new VA and getting assigned to Finance, Creatives, AND Operations all at once — no training wheels, straight to Formula 1! 🏎️ In this episode of From Kayod to Keyboard, we meet Princess, VA Masters' newest team member who's already juggling three departments! Join hosts Tata and Roxy as Princess shares her incredible journey:✅ How her diverse background (admin assist...

In this episode of From Kayod to Keyboard, Tata and Roxy sit down with Earvin, a Video Editor and Multimedia VA who turned his passion for editing into a thriving work-from-home career. From learning Adobe Premiere at a young age to handling high-profile clients’ video projects remotely, Earvin’s journey shows that with skill, dedication, and the right mindset, you can build a successful VA career...

In this episode of From Kayod to Keyboard, Tata and Roxy sit down with Darwin, a Salesforce System Administrator and VA with over a decade of experience across multiple industries and clients. From a free IBM training that changed everything, to handling a fintech company's entire Salesforce system solo, Darwin's journey is proof that you can completely rewrite your career. In this episode...

No tips. No lists. Just the raw truth about why we became VAs. Roxy and Tata open up about family responsibilities, mental health struggles, and how being a VA gave them the flexibility to show up for the people they love. From becoming the family provider to normalizing coffee dates with aging parents—this is the side of VA life nobody talks about. If you've ever felt disconnected or wondered...

🎧 Got questions about becoming a Virtual Assistant? We’ve got answers. In this Q&A episode of From Kayod to Keyboard , hosts Tata and Roxy answer the most asked questions from aspiring and current VAs — straight, honest, and no sugarcoating. Whether you’re coming from corporate, BPO, or government work , or you’re still testing the waters, this episode is for you. 💼 Ready to Apply? At VA Mas...

In this raw and honest episode, Tata and Roxy sit down with Anne—VA Masters' Training & Operations Manager and supermom of two—for a conversation that might just save your health (literally). Anne's wake-up call? Hospitalization. Major surgery. All because she didn't know how to set boundaries. This isn't your typical "self-care" podcast episode filled with generic ad...

Think being a Social Media VA is just posting pretty pictures and hoping for engagement? Think again! In this second episode of From Kayod to Keyboard, we reveal what it REALLY takes to succeed as a creative VA and social media manager. Join hosts Tata and Roxy as they share honest lessons from their own experience managing social media for multiple clients:✅ What Social Media VAs actually do (co...

🎙️ Episode 1: How to Actually Find VA Clients Hosts Roxy & Tata sit down with VA Masters’ Anne and Brill to answer the #1 question: "How do I find clients?" Learn the 3 main routes (platforms, social media, agencies), hear real VA horror stories, and get insider tips to stand out. Discover what makes a VA ready, how to avoid scams, and why preparation is key. ⏱️ 47 mins | Subscribe f...