Briefing In
Episodes
EP25 Philosophy and Play: A Not-So-Typical CEO Chat
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We close the 2nd season with none other than Rick Liston, a wedding photographer turned founder of the fast-growing outsourcing agency Wedding Workflo...
EP24 Finding Your Community: The Seed of Creativity
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with the inspiring founder of Cut a Fig (@cutafig), Elise Aguilar, who started a vibrant learning community built on the ...
EP23 Eat Rejections For Breakfast: Lessons from a Business Coach
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s be real… the VA space is saturated with people who are only after the money. At what cost? Undervalued freelancers, underpriced services, an...
EP22 Stepping Back: Productivity Isn’t Personality
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we take a much-needed pause to challenge a powerful but often unspoken belief: that our productivity defines our worth. If you’ve e...
EP21 Comparing VA Journeys: Old Practices and Culture Shocks
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with two virtual assistants — one seasoned (Noe Deiparine) and one just getting started (Ella Fontanoza) — to talk ab...
EP20 The Happy Company: On Deep Work & Productivity
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to achieving focus with intention, the story behind the Sukha App is one that stands out from the rest. Sukha is a mindful focus tool ro...
EP19 From Virtual to Vital: Going Beyond the Service
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Connecting with people online might be easy, but building genuine friendships takes more than just a heart react.In this episode, we had the pleasure ...
EP18 To Be A Graphic Designer: From Process to Portfolio
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a graphic designer — beyond the aesthetics and into the everyday reality? In this episode, we chat ...
EP17 Reddit Weighs In: Upskilling and Gatekeeping
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into some of the most eye-opening, thought-provoking, and relatable stories from Reddit about the realities of a modern workp...
EP16 Social Presence: Being There & Making People Know It
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2, Bee talks about the reality of her life as an entrepreneur & being honest on social media, & how she doesn't just share highli...
EP15 6-Figure Business: The Glamour and the Distress
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what it truly takes to run a successful 6-figure business? Spoiler alert: it’s not as glamorous as it looks on social media.T...
EP14 Caffeine vs. a VA? The Best Business Decision for Samantha Li
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We all run on caffeine, and this week's guest is no exception. As a Brisbane-based wedding photographer and business owner, Samantha Li juggles a...
EP13 Becoming “That” Applicant: Set Yourself Up for Success
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Think landing a VA job is all about skills? Think again. When it comes to the hiring process, you need to know what really matters because it can make...
EP12 On Finance: Myths, Mistakes, & Moving Forward
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why is money such a tricky topic for so many of us? While some discuss it freely, others shy away from the conversation. This is why it was so great t...
It's a holiday special!
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
IG feed inspos, unique marketing tactics, and deleting social media -- there's nothing like getting the crew together for the holidays to spill o...
EP11 Client Success: The Secret Matchmaker
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You don’t need to know sports to understand the weight of a good pitch. In baseball, it controls the game. And in a sales call, it can make or break...
EP10 Briefing In: And Everything In Between
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the season finale of Briefing In, get ready to meet our talented podcast editor, Dani. You sent in questions about everything you wanted to know re...
EP09 Know Your Worth: The Power of Working on Yourself
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From freelancer turned business owner, this episode’s guest, Royce, reflects on her 10 years of experience in the industry to unpack how she’s lea...
EP08 Niches & Virality: The Cost of Creativity
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Mike, a seasoned freelancer and mentor in the creative industry, to discuss pivotal moments and career-...
EP07 Basic Life Skills: WFH Edition
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We all want to be effective and efficient at our jobs, but what does that actually mean? And what’s the first step we need to take to get there? In ...
EP06 A Fighter's Mindset: What Makes a "Perfect VA"
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Briefing In is back after a short hiatus with more relatable conversations about the world of Virtual Assistance! And this time, we’re exploring the...
EP05 Being A Veteran VA: Changing the Narrative
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the 5th episode of Briefing In, we sit down with Cess, a “Jill of All Trades.” Cess is a seasoned Virtual Assistant and Freelancer who’s been...
EP04 Real-Life VA Stories: Is WFH Really Worth it?
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a special episode brought to you by Briefing In! In the 4th episode of the podcast, we not only talk about our VA guest, Chad, but also dive i...
EP03 Juggling Work & School: The 007 Lifestyle
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Briefing In is back with our 3rd episode! This time we’re talking double life stuff with Den, a part-time VA and full time Communications and Media ...
EP02 When Corporate Suits Don't Fit
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Briefing In, we are joined by Lawrence, a golden retriever to his friends and a secret weapon to his clients. Prior to being a VA, ...
EP01 Getting Unstuck: In Traffic and In Life
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the first ever episode of Briefing In, Wei talks about her unconventional career path and how once upon a time, she thought being a VA wasn’t an ...
Introducing "Briefing In"
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Briefing In podcast, a podcast for VAs by VAs. Tune in to casual conversations with Virtual Assistants as they share personal journeys,...