Your Virtual Assistant Coach

If you’re just tuning in and haven’t listened to Part One of my conversation with Jess yet, I’d love for you to jump back and listen to Episode 17 first. That way, you’ll get the full convo and all the goodness we covered before diving into Episode 18.

You’ve heard the importance of belief, but how do you actually build belief when it feels impossible??

In this episode, Laura Nicole and mindset and growth coach Jess Schmenk (@jess.sc...

Ready to build your VA business the right way from the start? Join Laura Nicole’s free First Client Formula masterclass where she'll show you exactly how to find, sign, and start working with your first client successfully!

Landing your dream client feels amazing - but what happens when that client suddenly pulls the plug?

Laura Nicole knows firsthand, and in this episode, she opens up about the painful (and expensive) lesson sh...

Ready to transform your existing skills into a profitable virtual assistant business? Join Laura Nicole’s upcoming Discover Your Superstar VA Skills four-day live event where she’ll show you what services to offer based on your existing skills!

Think email management is “too easy” to be worth offering as a VA service?? THINK AGAIN.

In this episode, Laura Nicole reveals why this simple service is an absolute goldmine, how to deliver i...

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Feeling discouraged by $5/hour VA listings on Fiverr and Upwork? 

In this episode, Laura Nicole breaks down the real reason why you're not competing with low-cost international VAs and why clients are still happy to pay $25, $30, even $35+ per hour for your support. 

She uses ...

Feeling like you have to say yes to every. single. client. (no matter what) just to prove you're cut out for this VA life??

In this episode, Laura Nicole shares a powerful mindset shift about capacity that could change the way you approach your virtual assistant business for good. 

If you've been feeling stretched thin or wondering how to grow without burning out, this one’s for you.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• The ...

Discovery calls can feel intimidating especially when you’re just starting out as a VA. Sweaty palms, overthinking every word, wondering if you’re saying the “right” thing... sound familiar??

In this episode, Laura is here to shift your mindset around these conversations and show you how to approach them with clarity and confidence. You’ll learn how to prepare ahead of time, what to say when you get stumped, and how to make a strong...

Been hearing conflicting info about  whether you need an LLC before you start working as a VA? You’re not alone!

In this episode, Laura Nicole pulls back the curtain on what an LLC really is, why you don’t need one BEFORE you work with clients, and when you might want to consider registering for one down the line.

Tune in to gain clarity around business structures, know when to loop in an accountant, and walk away feeling empowered t...

Ever feel like you're not cut out to be a virtual assistant no matter how much you want it? That inner critic questioning your skills, your worth, and whether anyone would actually pay you? 

It’s more common than you think (hello, imposter syndrome!) and it’s keeping way too many capable women stuck on the sidelines.

In this episode, Laura Nicole dives into the hidden mindset blocks that hold aspiring VAs back and shares practic...

Think real vacations are impossible when you’re running a VA business? Between client demands and your availability, it can feel like stepping away is a luxury you can’t afford.

But what if you could take a real break - without guilt, stress, or constant check-ins?

In this episode, Laura Nicole shares the exact steps that made her guilt-free vacation possible, and how you can build a business that supports your life, not the other wa...

In this heartwarming episode, Laura Nicole welcomes her very first guest - her five-year-old daughter, Little Miss! With the innocent wisdom only children possess, she shares what it's like growing up with a mom who works as a virtual assistant from home.

From the way Little Miss describes Laura’s work to the moments that matter most to her, this candid conversation is full of sweet surprises and some unexpectedly deep insights...

In this episode, Laura Nicole breaks down how successful VAs land their first clients, and it’s not what you think! Forget chasing algorithms or endlessly applying to freelance job boards. Instead, Laura reveals how relationship-building, strategic networking, and leveraging your existing community can lead to high-quality, long-term clients.

If you’ve been hesitating to put yourself out there because your brand isn’t “perfect” yet,...

Ready to cut through the confusion of starting a virtual assistant business? Forget the fancy websites, perfect branding, and complicated business structures. 

In this episode, Laura Nicole shares the truth about launching a successful VA business, and it’s actually much simpler than most people think!

Join her as she talks about what clients really want and the essentials of getting started as a virtual assistant.

In this episode, La...

Laura Nicole tackles one of the biggest challenges new Virtual Assistants face: deciding which services to offer. Drawing from her own journey where she replaced her college professor salary within five months, Laura Nicole shares how everyday soft skills and household management experience can be transformed into high-value VA services. She breaks down the easiest entry points into the industry and explains why these foundational ...

Laura Nicole has been a successful virtual assistant since 2020 and has spent the past two and a half years coaching hundreds of women to become VAs themselves. She started her own VA journey after having her daughter and realizing she needed to create a flexible income from home, so that she could contribute financially and still be fully present for her family. Now, she’s passionate about helping other women create the same kind ...

Laura Nicole shares her journey from college professor to six-figure virtual assistant, showing how she replaced her teaching salary in just five months while being able to stay home with her newborn daughter. She demonstrates how VA work provided both the income and flexibility her family needed to transform their financial situation and quality of life.

If you're curious about what this could look like for you and how you can...

Laura Nicole gets real about the income potential of working from home as a virtual assistant. She breaks down how much new, intermediate & advanced virtual assistants can earn! Laura Nicole also dives into what factors contribute to your rate, ways that you can scale your income and use your past experience to your advantage. 

Join her in this podcast as she equips aspiring VAs with the mindset and practical steps needed to bui...

Thinking about becoming a Virtual Assistant but wondering if you’re really qualified? In this episode, Laura Nicole shares a fresh perspective about becoming a Virtual Assistant that might surprise you. She explains why the skills you use in your every day life, at work and at home, could be your biggest business asset and why starting a VA career might be easier (and more natural) than you think.

Join her as she breaks down why tra...

Welcome to Your Virtual Assistant Coach, the podcast for moms who want to make money from home on their own terms. 

I’m your host, Laura Nicole, a former college professor turned six-figure VA and coach. After replacing my salary in just five months, I built a thriving virtual assistant business that’s given my family the freedom to buy a home, pay off debt, and travel together. Now, I’m here to help you do the same. Whether you&apo...