Four Years As a VA

It's hard to believe it’s been four years.  The time seems to have passed by quickly in slow motion.  Yes, I said that.

Owning your own business is a dream most of us have, whether we act on it or not.  The dream is a challenge, and one that I have found to be very satisfying.  I have enjoyed the opportunities I have had to serve those with whom I’ve worked over the past four years.  Waking up with a general idea of what I might do for the day may seem rather dull to some, but then the phone could ring, and I must decide quickly which hat I'm wearing.

Will I be speaking to the CEO in wealth management who happens to own a vineyard?  Will I be speaking with an executive coach?  Or, maybe I'll be talking with the small business owner who needs help with social media.  I may be calling to schedule appointments or editing and proofreading blog posts.  Some days, I may get a request that seems to be waaay out there.

One of the most challenging (and fun) things I did for a client who was moving across several states was to map out his route, book his hotel stays, and all the while call the retail locations of a specific store to locate a teeth whitening kit.  Yes, I called them all! Unfortunately, the kit was not to be found as it had been discontinued a month earlier.  For the same client, I had to learn about flying his dog across the US so that he could be part of his wedding.  It was a beautiful wedding, and the dog performed as instructed. For others along the way, I have researched promotional items, created social media pages and managed content, designed flyers and brochures, and handled the usual administrative responsibilities, including calendaring and email management.  I have also enjoyed shopping for gift baskets and even had someone call me to choose an 8-foot fiddle-leaf fig tree, the container to put it in, and arrange for delivery to a local address. The tree was a housewarming gift from relatives who lived in San Antonio.

I have enjoyed the freedom that working for myself has brought me, as I've discovered that I can pretty much do this type of work from anywhere.  I've also learned more about who I am and what I want to do.  My heart has always been in the healthcare field, and discovering essential oils over the last two years has brought me the realization that I can still help people feel better, both physically and emotionally.  The essential oils I have discovered are 100% pure, gifts from the earth.  Our body recognizes them as natural, and they support our beings in more ways than we can imagine.

I'm happy as a Virtual Assistant and Wellness Advocate, it has come with challenges that, had I not gone through them, I wouldn't have known I could do it.  It has been fun and interesting, and I look forward to each and every day.  I'm grateful the Lord has blessed me with this path.