From Naptime to New Clients: My Journey to a Thriving VA Business
What if I told you the key to a flexible, fulfilling, work-from-home career was already in your hands—before you even change out of your PJs?
I built a thriving virtual assistant business without a big following, without a fancy office setup, and definitely without working 40+ hours a week. It all started as a side-hustle, squeezed between a full-time job and dreams of future motherhood.
Hey, I’m Lauren—VA mentor, systems strategist, and mom building a business between bedtimes. I started my virtual assistant journey with one goal in mind: to earn real income without sacrificing the life I wanted.
I actually started building my VA business before I even had kids. At the time, I was working full-time and growing my business on the side because I craved flexibility. I knew that someday, when I did have a family, I wanted to be present—for the milestones and the messy moments. Now, when my kids wake up from naps crying or come down with a fever, I get to be there. No guilt. Just me showing up for my family and my business.
What started as a side-hustle during off hours became a thriving VA business. And now? I teach other women how to do the same—because building a business around motherhood isn’t just possible, it’s powerful.
The Day Everything Shifted
Back in my full-time job, I felt boxed in. I needed more than just a paycheck. I wanted purpose, flexibility, and the freedom to create a life on my terms. Enter: the world of virtual assistance. It was the perfect fit for the season I was in—and it gave me a head start on designing the future I knew I wanted.
Baby Steps in Business
I started small and scrappy—no fancy tools, no big audience. My first client came from a Facebook group (yep, really). I leaned into the skills I already had, figured out what services I actually enjoyed, and created my own version of success—one client at a time.
What I Know Now
Through all the trial and error, here’s what I’ve learned:
You don’t need to know everything to get started.
Client-ready skills matter more than certificates.
Confidence grows after you take messy action.
Around here, you won’t find fluffy courses or overpriced programs. I’m all about:
Clear, simple steps
Client-ready skills that matter
Plug-and-play templates that save hours
Strategies that work around motherhood—not against it
Ready to Start Your Own VA Journey?
If you’re curious about becoming a VA, I created the VA Kickstart Workbook just for you. It walks you through the first steps of setting up your biz, finding your niche, and getting ready to land your first client.
