The VA Rebellion

Most VAs and small business owners don't have a numbers problem. They have a systems problem. In this episode, Kerrie is joined by Johann Oberholzer, Founder and CEO of Sole App, to talk about what happens when the back end of your business finally works the way you do. Because the problem isn't that you're bad with money. It's that you're running your business across five tool...

Most VAs don't have a productivity problem. They have a system problem. In this episode, Kerrie is joined by Marianne Tansley, also known as the Systems Girl, to unpack why systems have such a bad reputation and what they actually look like when they're built to support you. Because systems aren't rigid frameworks or 25 step processes. They're the structure that lets you stop carry...

Most women aren’t lacking ambition. They’re lacking information about their options. In this episode, Kerrie is joined by Kimberley Caines, founder of PreservHer, to unpack a conversation most women were never taught to have. Not from fear. From clarity. Because fertility isn’t just a personal decision. It intersects with business, timing, and the life you’re building. They explore how understandi...

Most VAs don’t have a revenue problem. They have a cash flow timing problem. In this episode, Kerrie is joined by Nishane Karunaratne from Pay.com.au to unpack how smart payment strategies can completely change the way you experience money in your business. Because paying bills isn’t just admin, it’s leverage. They dive into how virtual assistant business owners can: Improve cash flow timing Earn...

Networking isn’t small talk. It’s not business cards. And it’s definitely not “selling yourself.” It’s a skill and when done well, it’s more like a high performance sport. In this episode, Kerrie is joined by Jon Sermon, Head of Partnerships & Alliances at Your Empire Buyers Agents and founder of the BIO networking community, to unpack what real networking actually looks like. Together, they b...

If you’re bringing in revenue but still feel unsure about your money, pricing, or what’s actually left at the end of the month this episode is for you. I’m joined by Lauren Evans, Chartered Accountant, Fractional CFO, and founder of Finance Like a Boss, to unpack the financial blind spots holding many VA business owners back. We talk profit vs revenue, why being busy doesn’t equal a healthy busine...

Rosie opens up about creating VYVA, navigating the decision to step away, and choosing the next leader to carry her vision forward. This is the inside story of how VYVA evolved with heart, trust, and community at the centre.

Natasha Stewart is the strategic powerhouse and mother of four at the helm of Business Jump; an online business that provides a platform for other mothers to jumpstart their dreams of running a profitable business from home. Nat regularly bares all with her tribe of a collective forty thousand mothers and business owners, sharing stories of not just her learnings in business but the real and raw e...

Natalie does imperfection perfectly. Actually, no, she stuffs up imperfection imperfectly.  Oh I'm confused! Put it this way, done is better than perfect is something Natalie encourages and I for one LOVE THAT. Natalie is energetic and a fast talking kiwi so hold onto your undies as I navigate embracing imperfection and how it can ease the pain of imposter syndrome. The quote Natalie fumbled...

Hayley Robertson is a leader. She's not loud and boisterous like me (thank goodness) - she's thoughtful, fun and caring. And as a leader she has to step up and show up in business most days of the week.  As an expert in marketing, Hayley connects with business woman to help them develop the skills, knowledge and resources they need to successfully market and grow their business, in a simple,...

What can I say about Kasia Bourke? Gloriously, delightful and beautiful in every way. I could talk to Kasia all damn day. She truly does sprinkle a little love everywhere she goes. Today I talked to Kasia about imposter syndrome and she's a fantastic person to talk to about this because not only is her business based on spirituality (which can be knocked around by non-believers) but thanks to that...

In this episode Rosie interviews Angela Henderson, small business coach. Angela is also an author, entrepreneur, small business owner, speaker, blogger, mental health clinician of 15 + years, but most importantly, mother to Finlee and Chloe. With Angela's unique background, her insights into Imposter Syndrome, how it presents and how to combat it are smart and thought provoking. You can find more...

How can Virtual Assistants provide Video Support to Clients? In this episode of the Outsourcing Mysteries Podcast, Rosie chats to the The Visibility Coach, Jenny De Lacy about using video in business, the services VAs can be providing to clients wanting to grow through video and also some of the elements of sharing your content that you may have not thought of before. Check it out! Stalk Jenny at...

Alana has a background in marketing and also finance. She is passionate about assisting small to medium businesses with increasing their digital exposure through using a proper social media strategy. When assisting clients with their social media strategy, Alana's goal is to ensure that they are acting in a way that is authentic and emphasis is always on building (& maintaining) a sustainable bran...

Amanda Blennerhassett is the Founder of Brand Savvy Consulting. She's a multi national award-winning brand, marketing and business growth strategist. Amanda has over 20 years' experience working with diverse organisations ranging from start ups to multi-billion dollar multinationals, including Heinz, Murray Goulburn, World Vision and Byron Bay International Film Festival. She once even worked for...

We are all running businesses here - no matter the industry you are - we have a lot in common. Plenty of expenses and a need to invest in ourselves is something we all share. So why is that important to explore? How does understanding the business expenses of others affect you? Listen to find out. Watch video version at https://youtu.be/U8RxS-NeC80

In business we have so many emotions and factors that drive us or slow us down from day to day or even minute to minute. Today I want to talk about a specific emotional driver - fear. Specifically, fear of failure. In this episode I explore how fear of failure has impacted my business journey and the steps you could take to reduce your fear and take control back from your 'itty bitty shitty commit...

Kylie Chown has helped businesses and professionals leverage their digital presence to impact their business and careers for more than 15 years. So who better to ask the Devil's advocate questions from someone who really struggles to be inspired by LinkedIn. In this podcast I ask Kylie: •How to deal with unsolicited emails •How to not be seen as the annoying unsolicited email sender •What's the de...

Suz Chadwick is all about Playing Big and Branding Bold - she practices what she preaches and she's owning it! But what if you have fears around stepping up and playing big, branding bold? In this episode we explore the 5 mindset minefields that keep you playing small. **** Play Big and Branding Bold is about making the decision every day to stand up, step up, show up and do the things that may be...

Lyndal Harris is THE Podcast VA. To me she is the absolute leader in the field and she has amazing skills and knowledge that allow her to guide business owners into the new waters of launching and running a podcast. In this episode we talk about why you'd want a podcast, and how you can be supported to create your very own. ABOUT LYNDAL Lyndal Harris is the Podcast VA who works her magic to make y...

Rosie Shilo talks about copyright and what it really means when you use someone else's words.

Are you new to business but not new to the skills you want to turn into services? Then here's my tip - stop holding yourself back! Stop seeing yourself as a newbie! You may be new to runnning a business but we want you to really OWN the skills you have mastered over the years. In this episode Rosie talks to Samantha Riley, the go-to authority for turning your expertise into a thriving business, ab...

Packages in service based businesses tend to be a lot easier for everyone compared to ongoing hourly rates - but what does this look like in reality for either side of the relationship? Rosie chats about the impact that is created when business owners want packages from service based businesses for all of their tasks.

In today's episode Kate Toon, of SEO and copywriting fame, chats to me about haters. Yep, haters. You know those people who are never going to like the way you work, the things you say, the way you brush your hair (or eyebrows) or the air you breathe. The ones who insist on letting you know exactly how they feel about you? So how do you deal with haters without losing the plot? Listen to find out...

Short and sweet, this episode is a useful reminder to those of you looking to bring a new virtual team member on board.