Lucy Howell

Outsourced AF

Business EN ↓ 5 episodes

Outsourced AF – The podcast for parent-led businesses who refuse to choose between ambition and presence. If you're building a six-figure business while raising humans, you already know the world expects you to sacrifice one for the other. I'm here to show you the third option: outsource smarter, scale bigger, and keep your sanity intact. I'm Lucy – VA, parent, and your straight-talking guide to building a business that serves your life instead of swallowing it. No fluff, no fake balance, just real talk about: ✔️ Outsourcing the admin that's stealing your time (so you can actually run your bus...

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Lucy Howell

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Your Marriage, Your Health, Your Sanity - What's Outsourcing Really Costing You? 23.01.2026 23:05

If you're working 60+ hours a week and telling yourself you'll hire help "when you hit the next milestone," I need to be honest with you, that milestone isn't coming. And it's not because you're not good enough. It's because you're the bottleneck. I've been there. I've watched so many parent-led business owners wait until they're in full crisis mode before asking for help. And honestly? It breaks...

Mistakes Business Make When Outsourcing 22.01.2026 20:58

What mistakes do businesses make when outsourcing for the first time? We learn about all the mistakes and red flags when outsourcing to a virtual assistant. The conversation delves into the complexities of outsourcing, highlighting the mistakes in reactive hiring, the framework for effective outsourcing, and the importance of setting up successful relationships. It also covers the process of findi...

What actually happens when you hire a VA? 22.01.2026 21:27

Lets take a look into the hesitation to hire a virtual assistant, the role of a virtual assistant, the onboarding process, and effective outsourcing strategies. I will give you some insights into the challenges and benefits of outsourcing and offers practical advice for businesses looking to use virtual assistance effectively. Takeaways Outsourcing as a Solution Understanding the Role of a Virtual...

Pinterest Isn't Dead! You're just not using it right 22.01.2026 15:21

Parent-led business owners are drowning in admin, content posting, and calendar chaos while trying to actually run their businesses. In this episode of Outsourced AF, Lucy Howell breaks down exactly which tasks are stealing your time and how outsourcing to a virtual assistant can transform your productivity and business growth. If you're manually posting content across social media platforms, drow...

Why are you doing everything yourself? 22.01.2026 16:22

Parent-led business owners are drowning in admin, content posting, and calendar chaos while trying to actually run their businesses. In this episode of Outsourced AF, I break down exactly which tasks are stealing your time and how outsourcing to a virtual assistant can transform your productivity and business growth. If you're manually posting content across social media platforms, drowning in ema...