VA Interviews

An Interview with Caroline Marshall

3rd November 2021

Caroline Marshall went from C-Suite NHS support to founding her own agency, Upsource, during the 2020 pandemic. She shares the reality of building a team while pregnant, the importance of a solid support network, and why “being bold” is the only way to grow.

Armed Forces Covenant: Silver Employer Recognition Scheme Award!

28th July 2021

Today, I am hugely excited to share the news that VACT has been awarded a Silver Employer Recognition Scheme Award. This award is given to companies who demonstrate support for service personnel issues and employ at least one member of the Armed Forces community.

An Interview with Melody Sadé Abeni

18th November 2020

From Occupational Therapy to Boardroom Administration, Melody Sadé Abeni’s journey is one of bold pivots and high-level specialisation. She shares the reality of managing a “niche” business and why there is no such thing as the perfect time to start.

An Interview with Jennifer Chamberlin

11th November 2020

From Deloitte in Paris to building a multilingual VA empire, Jennifer Chamberlin’s story is one of resilience and international expertise. She discusses the transition from employee to business owner and why “knowing your why” is the secret to staying the course.

An interview with Stefanie Simpson

29th October 2020

From a 20-year admin career to supporting health and wellbeing practitioners, Stefanie Simpson discusses the reality of the “hustle,” surviving a pandemic-induced quiet spell, and why trusting your gut is a business requirement.

An Interview with Sara Roddis – Sara Roddis VA Services

21st October 2020

From estate agent to specialized VA, Sara Roddis discusses the “aha” moment that changed her career, the pitfalls of trying to build a business on the cheap, and how she found her niche supporting online coaches.

An Interview with Charlie Lester – The Arts VA

14th October 2020

Charlie Lester spent years working on world-class productions for Cameron Mackintosh Ltd before launching The Arts VA. She shares her journey of finding a niche in the creative sector and the reality of trading the West End for business ownership.

An Interview with Jennie Rook – PA Solution Services

7th October 2020

Jennie Rook, founder of PA Solution Services, brings a wealth of international experience to the VA industry. From winning the National Student Personal Assistant Award in the UK to establishing herself as a pioneering Virtual Assistant in Paphos, Cyprus, Jennie shares her “signature style” of support. She offers a masterclass in resilience, having navigated the Cypriot banking collapse, and provides no-nonsense advice on skills over logos.

An interview with Heather Bridgman – Bridge VA Solutions

30th September 2020

Heather Bridgman traded manual typewriters and corporate redundancies for the Hampshire coast and business ownership. By focusing on traditional PA values and “old school” excellence, she has built a VA business that bypasses the stress of the 9-to-5.

An Interview with Susan Wright – The Wright VA

23rd September 2020

Susan Wright traded 20 years of Private Equity support for business ownership. After overcoming health challenges and a “naive” start, she rebranded and built a sustainable VA business that prioritises both professional excellence and personal well-being.

About AMANDA

Amanda Johnson is not just a mentor; she is a catalyst for transformation in the Virtual Assistant industry, helping professionals not only start but scale their businesses to new heights. Her dedication to her clients’ success is matched only by her commitment to integrity, honesty, and empowerment.