Virtual Assistant Mama - Become a Virtual Assistant, Start a Side Hustle, and Work from Home with Your Kids

Y'all are in for a special treat on today's episode of the Ditch the Classroom podcast. I brought on my amazing business mentor Stefanie Gass. Stef is the host of a top 25 ranked podcast for Christian Entrepreneurs, The Stefanie Gass Show.   On this episode, Stef will help you uncover your God-led calling and get clarity on your purpose outside of the classroom. She truly believes that when we let...

Are you curious what's the best way to connect with your next Virtual Assistant client?   On today's episode of the Ditch the Classroom podcast, I'm teaching you the 5 most essential components of a portfolio so you can connect with your dream client and stand out among the crowd.   Sign up for the free Virtual Assistant Workshop, the Ditch the Classroom Toolkit, or Teacher Turned Freelancer Acade...

On today's episode of the Ditch the Classroom podcast, I chatted with Sara-Jane Ladums, teacher for 17 years turned health and fitness coach, as well as podcast and social media manager!   Throughout the episode, Sara-Jane shares her journey out of teaching, how she was able to use cycle-syncing to help her optimize her energy in her life, motherhood, business, and teaching, and so many other nugg...

One of the number one questions I get asked by people in the Ditch the Classroom Facebook community is "What about insurance?" Many people think it's going to be ridiculously expensive to get their own insurance and that's what keeps them from leaving their 9-5, but this isn't necessarily the case.   In today's episode, I'm breaking down some affordable insurance options for you to consider as you...

In today's super special episode of the Ditch the Classroom podcast, I brought on Andrea McIver, a Teacher Turned Freelancer Academy student who has successfully ditched the classroom to work at home with her baby girl as a Virtual Assistant.   Andrea shares what held her back from quitting teaching for so long, how TTFA has helped her start her virtual assistant business, and what her life looks...

In today's juicy episode of the Ditch the Classroom podcast, I'm sharing my top 5 time blocking steps for all of you busy teachers and moms!   These tips will help you ditch the overwhelm and allow you to work from home with your babies sooner!   Sign up for the free workshop "The #1 Way to Leave Teaching in 6 Months or Less" which is starting this Thursday, January 13 at 6pm EST. During this work...

On today's episode of the Ditch the Classroom podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Erin Waters, host of the School of Sellers podcast. Erin really shared her wisdom surrounding the mindset struggles that a lot of teachers face when considering leaving the classroom, and how they can overcome them.   Make sure to check out Erin's podcast, the School of Sellers on any of your favorite podcas...

In today's episode of the Ditch the Classroom podcast, I felt called to share how my business has grown in 2021, my goals for 2022, the words I've chosen, and how you can map out your goals for the new year. Sign up for the free workshop "The #1 Way to Leave Teaching in 6 Months or Less" which is starting Thursday, January 13 at 6pm EST. During this workshop you'll learn exactly how you can replac...

One of the biggest questions I get asked is "Is my desire to leave teaching just because I'm burnt-out, or is God calling me somewhere else for a reason?"   In today's episode of the Ditch the Classroom podcast, I'm helping you distinguish between the two so you can you figure out if it's time for you to take that first step into quitting teaching for good.   Sign up for the free workshop "The #1...

Today on the Ditch the Classroom podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Amber Glus, coach for copywriters and host of the School of Copy and Messaging podcast.   In this episode, Amber shared with us what it takes to become a copywriter, the benefits of offering copywriting as a service, and the first steps you need to take to start your new business as a copywriter.   Make sure to grab Ambe...

So many women I speak to are terrified to follow the dreams placed on their heart and take that next step into something new. That's why, in today's episode, I'm sharing Bible verses that you can stand on with God by your side and overcome that fear to conquer whatever is holding you back.   Make sure to sign up for the free Virtual Assistant Workshop, the Ditch the Classroom Toolkit, or Teacher T...

On this week's episode of the Ditch the Classroom podcast, I spoke with Kristi Veitenheimer - Solopreneur Success Strategist and host of the Simplicity for Solopreneurs podcast. We chatted about how to stay focused and productive as a busy work-at-home mom.   Throughout the episode, Kristi shared how to handle your never-ending to-do list, her thoughts on multitasking, and how to create a schedule...

I see so many women who would be AMAZING virtual assistants get stuck and never launch their virtual assistant business time and time again.   That's why, on this episode of the Ditch the Classroom podcast, I'm sharing the 4 reasons you haven't started your Virtual Assistant or Freelancing business, and tactical tips to overcome them.   If you're ready to finally take that next step out of the cla...

On this week's episode of the Ditch the Classroom podcast, I spoke with Sara Ann Jimenez, a life coach focused on balance in personal and business as well as mindsets shifts. We're chatting all about the journey of coming out of "hot mess mom" mode.   Sara shares her experience of being the "hot mess mom", her REACT method for taking back your life, and her best tips for being productive and not f...

On this episode of the Ditch the Classroom podcast, I'm breaking down the top 3 mistakes to avoid as a new Virtual Assistant.   These are mistakes that I personally made, and I want to help you avoid them so you can spend more time with your loved ones and really create that time freedom that you're looking for. Sign up for the free Virtual Assistant Workshop - https://ariannavernier.com/how-to-be...

Today on the Ditch the Classroom podcast, I interviewed Allison Springer, former art teacher turned Social Media Manager. Allison shares what it's like being a SMM, as well as her experience leaving teaching and the things that she had to overcome in order to replace her teaching income.   Make sure to show Allison some love and connect with her on Instagram @al.meets.social and @al.meets.world ....

We're continuing our Freelance/Virtual Assistant Services series over on the Ditch the Classroom podcast – teaching you about popular freelance/virtual assistance services and what those services entail.   In this episode, I'm teaching you all about Online Business Managers. The role of an OBM is to make sure the right THINGS, get done at the right TIME, in the right WAY and by the right PEOPLE.  ...

On this week's episode of the Ditch the Classroom podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dani Watson, teacher turned owner, designer and podcaster at Fig & Farm at Home.   Dani shares her journey from teacher to work-at-home mom, as well as her struggles with her loss of identity as a stay-at-home mom, the fears that held her back at first, and the benefits of following the dreams that God ha...

We're continuing our Freelance/Virtual Assistant Services series over on the Ditch the Classroom podcast – teaching you about popular freelance/virtual assistance services and what those services entail.   In this episode, I'm teaching you all about the world of Social Media Management. In a world that's dominated by social media, businesses NEED to have an online presence if they want to grow lon...

We're celebrating ONE YEAR of the Ditch the Classroom podcast! Over this past year, we've had so many mamas and teachers taking their first step into their work-from-home business, and in honor of that I wanted to do something special.   So, in today's episode, I compiled some of the most popular episodes which are meant to inspire, motivate, and drive you to pursue your dreams of ditching the cla...

We're continuing our Freelance/Virtual Assistant Services series over on the Ditch the Classroom podcast – teaching you about popular freelance/virtual assistance services and what those services entail.   In this episode, I'm teaching you all about Podcast Management. Podcasts have become very popular within the last few years, with over 150 million US citizens listening to podcasts each month. M...

On today's episode of the Ditch the Classroom podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Lydia Santos, former teacher turned homeschool boymom, podcaster, social media marketing strategist and community manager.   Throughout the episode, Lydia shares how she listened to God's nudges into what she's doing now, and she also shares how her teacher skills play into her role as a social media marketi...

We're continuing our Freelance/Virtual Assistant Services series over on the Ditch the Classroom podcast – teaching you about popular freelance/virtual assistance services and what those services entail.   In this episode, I'm teaching you all about Email Marketing Strategists. An email marketing strategist's job is to learn the business' language/way of speaking, and create email sequences and ne...

On this week's episode of the Ditch the Classroom podcast, I spoke with Brittany Long, former middle school science teacher turned email marketer and CEO of the Win with Systems Evergreen Email Agency.   Throughout the episode, Brittany shares her experience of leaving teaching after experiencing a health scare, the steps she took, and what it's like for her now as a work-from-home mom.   Make sur...

We're starting a brand new series over on the Ditch the Classroom podcast – teaching you about popular freelance/virtual assistance services and what those services entail.   In the first episode in the series, I'm teaching you all about Pinterest Strategists. Did you know you can get paid to play on Pinterest? It's not only a place to go to find your next DIY idea or recipe – it's a visual search...