What is a Virtual Assistant Anyway? (And Could This Be Your Perfect Mom-Life Job?)
You’ve probably heard the term tossed around a few times: Virtual Assistant (or VA for short).
Maybe you nodded politely, pretending you knew what it meant, while secretly wondering if it involved helping robots or fixing laptops. (Spoiler alert: it doesn’t.)
Here’s the real scoop:
A Virtual Assistant is simply someone who offers services to businesses, entrepreneurs, or busy professionals — remotely.
No commuting. No office dress codes. No awkward water cooler small talk about weekend plans. 🙌
You use your skills — like organization, communication, tech savviness, or social media know-how — to help others run their businesses better.
And yes, you can do it all from your kitchen table, in leggings, with a Paw Patrol marathon playing in the background if necessary.
What Kind of Stuff Does a Virtual Assistant Actually Do?
Short answer: Pretty much anything that can be done online.
Some examples include:
Managing email inboxes (say goodbye to "1,487 unread" horror shows)
Scheduling appointments
Posting on social media
Customer service chats
Creating simple graphics
Data entry
Research projects
Podcast or blog support
And way, WAY more depending on your interests!
You don't need to know everything — you can absolutely specialize in just one or two areas you enjoy.
Why Being a VA is Basically a Mom-Life Dream Job
If you’re wondering, "But seriously... would this work for me?" — girl, let me tell you:
✅ Flexibility
You choose your schedule. Nap times, school drop-offs, late-night bursts of energy — you can work whenever you want.
No begging a boss for time off when your kid randomly spikes a fever.
✅ Low Startup Costs
You don’t need thousands of dollars to get started. Most new VAs launch with just a laptop, Wi-Fi, and maybe a few free or low-cost tools. (P.S. My course breaks this all down if you want the easy version!)
✅ No Fancy Degree Required
You don’t need to go back to school or have years of corporate experience. Many successful VAs are self-taught (and spoiler: being a mom has already equipped you with a TON of the skills you need).
✅ Massive Demand
In fact, Forbes recently highlighted Virtual Assistant roles as one of the top remote jobs experiencing a 20% surge in demand in 2025 (source).
As more businesses move online and entrepreneurs realize they can't do it all alone, the need for virtual support is exploding.
Translation? There’s room for you.
Could Being a VA Be Your Next Move?
If you’ve ever wished for a way to make money without sacrificing your time with your kids…
If you’re craving something that feels productive, empowering, and actually fits into your real, messy, beautiful life...
If you want to build a career around YOUR priorities (instead of the other way around)...
Becoming a Virtual Assistant could be exactly what you’ve been looking for.
And don't worry — you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Here at Built Around Bedtime, I teach moms just like you how to start simple, grow smart, and build a business that fits into the nooks and crannies of your day — nap time, playtime, snacktime and all. 💻🍼
Ready to learn more about becoming a VA and building a business built around your bedtime?
