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Episodes
87: The Real Cost of Not Starting
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about the thing nobody wants to say out loud: you're scared to invest in yourself. And I get it, it can be a little nerve-racking...
86. How this Virtual Assistant Booked Her First Client in Just a Few Weeks
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When Regan heard about Beginner to Booked VA®, she had just stepped back from her office manager job because the schedule and daycare costs just were...
85: Making $2k+/Month as a VA While Working Full-Time as a Nurse (And How She Did It In Less Than 6 Months!)
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you love your job but are craving more time freedom? Well in this episode, I'm sitting down with Aly, a mom of three and full-...
84: 5 Skills You Already Have That Would Make You a Great Virtual Assistant
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Think you need years of experience to become a virtual assistant? Think again. In this episode, I’m sharing the top 5 skills you already have that m...
83: How This Stay-at-Home Mom Made $10k Online in 60 Days As a Virtual Assistant
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could make an extra $3,000-$5,000 per month as a stay-at-home mom?Well the good news? You can — and on today's episode you are goin...
82. Ready to Start Your Business as a Virtual Assistant?
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Want to start making money as a virtual assistant but don't know where to begin? Well you are in the right place AND doors are officially open fo...
81: $0-$4k in 1 Month as a Virtual Assistant as a SAHM
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered if you could really make money as a virtual assistant while being home with your kids? In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtai...
80: 2025 Wrapped and I'm Taking an Instagram Break
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this end-of-year episode, I'm chatting with you about how 2025 went and also getting real about a decision I'm making to start off 2026 —...
79: Want to Hire A Virtual Assistant in 2026? Here’s What You Need to Know!
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A virtual assistant can be a huge asset to a business — but as a business owner, it's not as simple as "just hire a VA" when you star...
78: "Should I Charge Hourly or Package Your Services as a Virtual Assistant?"
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most common questions I get from virtual assistants (aspiring or experienced ones!) is "Should I charge hourly, do packages, or someth...
77: How to Plan for 2026 In Your Business
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
2026 is right around the corner, and if you're the kind of person who loves the energy of a fresh start (hi, same), this episode is your sign to ...
76: What Marketing Really Looks Like in 2025/2026 (And Where Most Business Owners Are Getting It Wrong)
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When you hear “market your business,” do you think of nonstop content, algorithm-chasing, or burning out on trends?In this episode, we’re breaki...
75. I Got a "Work Phone" — An Experiment with Social Media Boundaries
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wanted to just delete all your social media app and never look at your phone again? Well, that was me last month. 😅And I actually did...
74: What I’d Do If I Were Starting From Scratch Today (as a New Virtual Assistant)
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If I had to start over as a virtual assistant, this is exactly what I’d do first. In this episode, I’m walking you through the three steps I’d t...
73: Your Fear of Being "Salesy" is Why You Aren't Making Sales
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of the main things I coach my 1:1 clients with is marketing and sales and if I had a dime for every time someone said “but I don’t want to be ...
72: Replacing My Teaching Income in Just 3-4 Hours a Day as a Virtual Assistant
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve likely heard me talk about how you can make an extra $500/month as a virtual assistant and how being a virtual assistant is the best side-hus...
71: What Does a Virtual Assistant Actually Do? (And Why You’re More Qualified Than You Think)
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You don’t need to be a tech genius, have a stacked resume, or know the Instagram algorithm to be a successful virtual assistant. 📣In today's...
70: How to Make Money From Home As A Virtual Assistant
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What even is a virtual assistant—and how do you actually make money as one?In this episode, I’m breaking down what a virtual assistant is, why it&...
69: It's Good for the Plot [Voice-Memo Pep Talk]
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coming at you with a little voice note-style episode today because sometimes you just need a bit of a pep talk. If you have been feeling like "ma...
68: We Are SO Back & I Changed My Word of The Year Mid-January 🫣
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m diving into the transformation that was 2024! From committing to mastering my sales skills (best decision ever!) to starting 2...
67: 5 Myths About Becoming a Virtual Assistant [RE-LISTEN]
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are back from our holiday break and because we have so many new listeners on the podcast, we wanted to share a popular episode from back in 2023 to...
66: Failure Isn't Final
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a little sneak peek into our Monetize Your Skills Challenge. We have a 5 day challenge, and today's episode is just about 20 ish ...
65: You Might Be Thinking About Your Dream All Wrong
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Okay, okay — there’s no ~right way~ to dream BUT in today’s episode I want to offer you a shift in the way you might be thinking about your drea...
64: The Process is The Point [Voice Memo Pep Talk]
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever received a voice memo from one of your close friends that is just what you needed to hear and gave you what you needed to keep going? ...
63: How to Uncover Your Money-Making Skillset
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I tackle a common hesitation among women wanting to start an online business: feeling they lack the necessary skills or experience. I...
62: How to Build a Successful Business with Limited Childcare
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is it just me or does it feel like no one talks about what it's really like building a business and being a mom? If you have been following me fo...
61: September R.E.P.O.R.T. & A Little Reflection Over the Last Year
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are kicking off the month of October (and Q4) with a little September R.E.P.O.R.T. & I may or may not get sappy at the beginning sharing a litt...
60: Making Money Online Without Sharing Your Entire Life on Social Media (No, it's not "Faceless Marketing" either)
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode’s a little bit different because it is an episode that it recorded with someone else on their podcast and it was so good I wanted to br...
59: Life Update (I Can't Believe I Am Telling You This! 🤭💃🏻🥳)
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are BACK after a little podcast break as we took last month off to create a new strategy for the podcast and plan some content out ahead of time an...
58: 3 Things I Would Do Differently If I Was Starting My VA Business Over (& a couple things I wouldn't change)
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I have been an entrepreneur for 6.5 years and Your Behind the Scenes BFF® has existed for 2.5 of those years. Over that time, I have learned and grow...
57: How to Take a ~Real~ Vacation As a Virtual Assistant
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We have all seen it – people claiming to have all this freedom when it comes to entrepreneurship but what most don’t show you is how close their l...
56: Must-Have Business Automations & Organization with Taylor Mobley
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you have ever thought “There HAS to be a better way to streamline this” when working with different processes in your business, this is the epi...
55: How I Earned a Chanel Bag By "Getting It Wrong"
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Two weeks ago, I was at Salesgirl Summit and the entire event was one to remember but there was one thing that happened that I will truly never forget...
54: I’ve Gotten Ready Every Day in 2024 – Here Is What I’ve Noticed (& May/June's Monthly R.E.P.O.R.T.)
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are over 150 days into 2024 and there has been one thing I have done every single day -- I've gotten ready.Yep, I have gotten ready every day ...
53: Romanticizing Your Life (& Your Business Will Follow) with Tori Sprankel
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if I told you that romanticizing your life will actually improve your business? Well, that's exactly what personal brand expert, Torie Spran...
52: My April R.E.P.O.R.T - The books I read, my go-to lunch, my newest hobby, and more!
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off a new month I thought it would be fun to have an episode about my monthly R.E.P.O.R.T - a trend that I have seen going around and one my f...
51. Client Boundaries, Expectations & A Hint of HR with Kira from Paradigm Consulting
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, we have Kira from The Paradigm Consulting and with a decade of experience in People Operations in the corporate world, Kira is n...
50. Becoming a Mom Made Me a Better Entrepreneur & Here is How
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It is the 50th episode of the podcast and we are celebrating with an episode that is near and dear to my heart and something I believe SO strongly in:...
49. 5 Mistakes Virtual Assistants Make When Starting Their Business (And What to Do Instead)
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the reasons I created our courses and coaching frameworks for Your Behind the Scenes BFF was to take the guesswork and the mystery out of build...
48. "What If I Fail?"
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The question that in my opinion, single-handedly holds more people back from their dreams than anything else in this world. Tune into this week's...
47. How Becoming a Mom Was the Catalyst for Hannah Vazquez to Start Her Own Business as a Virtual Assistant
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am chatting with Hannah Vazquez, one of our 30 Day's to VA graduates, all about her experience of becoming a mom, leaving her full-time j...
46: How to Get Unstuck
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode was inspired by a message I got from one of you and it was around this idea of being "stuck". You aren't going...
45: Using Honeybook to Manage Your Virtual Assistant Business
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I am so excited to finally get this episode out into the world because it has been a long time coming! I am diving into the features that I think are ...
44. How to Be Productive with ADHD (Part 2 of "I Have ADHD)
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is the second part of last week's episode where I am sharing more about my journey of being diagnosed with ADHD but for this episode...
43. I Have ADHD - A Look At How My Journey Has Been Thus Far! (Part 1 of 2)
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
About 10 months ago, I was diagnosed with ADHD. I have shared a little bit here and there on my Instagram and the podcast that I do have ADHD but I ha...
42: "Am I Actually Qualified?" - The 3 Things You Need In Order to Start Your Business as a Virtual Assistant
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been thinking about starting a business as a virtual assistant but wondering... am I actually qualified? 🤔💭 This is the podcast episode...
41: 5 Ways My Students Found Clients as Virtual Assistants
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most common questions I get when people are considering becoming a virtual assistant is "but where do I find clients?" 👀SO I a...
40: WE ARE BACK! My Reflection on 2023 and What’s To Come in 2024
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WE ARE BACK and so, so happy about it! 🤗This episode is just a little behind-the-scenes look at where my head has been as I reflect on 2023 and loo...
39: What Building a Business During Naptime ~Really~ Looks Like
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You've seen it -- moms on Instagram posting about their "naptime hustle". Heck, you have probably seen it from me! I mean, I literally ...
38: No, It's Actually Not Normal To Pee Your Pants After Having a Baby... 😅 A Conversation About Pelvic Floor Health with Khristian McGinley, DPT and Mama of Two!
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I mean.. IYKYK, am I right? 🤪 Pelvic floor dysfunction or symptoms are actually really common in women during or after pregnancy, however, as you w...
37: [PEP TALK] It Feels Hard Because It Is Hard
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is for the mama who just feels like she needs a little pep talk and a reminder that she is not alone. 🫶🏻| LINKS |✿ Join Mom's Day Ou...
36: How We Can Use the Enneagram to Inform Our Parenting with Enneagram Expert (and Mom of Two), Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You have heard me talk about the enneagram here on the podcast before but what you might be surprised by is that the enneagram can be a great tool to ...
35: 3 Things I Do to Be A More Present Mom
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Raise your hand if you agree that there are SO many things during the day that are trying to distract us or take our attention away from the things th...
34: How to Prioritize Rest (Yes, Even as a Mom)
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen, I get it -- it's hard to prioritize rest as a mom. But did you know rest ≠ sleep? There are actually 7 different types of rest and I re...
33: 5 Routines That Are Supporting Our Family Well Right Now
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Summer is coming to a close and fall is starting to make her appearance (well sorta, unless you live in Arizona apparently 🫠) and I don't know...
32: Has The "Honest Motherhood" Movement Gone Too Far?
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like whenever anyone talks about motherhood these days it feels well... negative? Or maybe even a little discouraging? This week&apos...
31: My Journey to Motherhood & 3 Important Lessons That I Learned When I Became a Mom
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Possible Trigger Warning: Infertility and Miscarriage 🫶🏻 It felt a little odd to dive into tangible topics without giving you a little backstor...
30: Why I Decided To Pivot With The Podcast
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I am no stranger to a pivot, and for those of you who have been around for a while know this about me. But this year has been different. I have been n...
29. We Rebranded - Welcome to The Mom's Day Out Podcast! 👯♀️
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Just our new intro to give you a sneak peek at what is to come with the podcast! 🫶🏻 New episodes will drop every Wednesday starting on 8/16!| LI...
28: Back to the Basics - What Is a Virtual Assistant and How Do You Build a Business as One?
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I get questions nearly every day about what a virtual assistant even is, how it’s a legit business you can start, how you make money, what you actua...
27: An Honest Conversation About Entrepreneurship, Mental Health, Pivoting, Growth & Everything in Between 🫶🏻
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode originally aired on The Jo Show Podcast when Jo invited me to have this convo with her and after we finished recording, I just felt like ...
26. A Day In The Life: Then vs Now
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I get asked sometimes how I work my business while also being a mama to two babies, 2 and under SO in this podcast episode, I share what my schedule l...
25: Evening Routine > Morning Routine? 🌶 My Hot Take & How My Evening Routine Supports My Life Better!
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Up until recently, I used to wear the “5 am Club” title like a badge of honor & I thought that the only way I could really be successful was i...
24: Structuring Your CEO Day/Block
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As a Virtual Assistant, it's easy to get bogged down in client work and completely forget that YOUR business needs that same effort/attention. 👀...
23: Facebook Groups Are Out-- Here's What's in
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you are already a virtual assistant or just thinking about possibly starting your business as one, we are going to talk about what I think i...
22: 5 Myths About Being a Virtual Assistant
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For an industry that's been around for many years, being a virtual assistant still to this day has many assumptions that simply aren't true!...
21: Let's Talk About The "F" Word - Failure
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The thing that single-handedly holds people back the most from ever accomplishing their dreams? The fear of failure.In this episode, we are going to b...
20: Casting Your Vision & Setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals - 30 Days to VA Masterclass
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is actually a small piece of the 30 Days to VA Masterclass we had over the weekend and we got such great feedback I thought "...
19: Q&A - How to Transition from a 9-5, What Childcare Looks like for Us, How to Gain Confidence in Starting Your Business, and more!
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is a little different than what we have done before: I am answering some of the questions that you submitted directly from In...
18: 3 Things to Set Boundaries Around with Your Clients
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, I think the name “assistant” can pull a certain type of stereotype that maybe we have been conditioned to believe in movies or where th...
17: Happy Biz B-Day to Your Behind the Scenes BFF! -- Here Is What I Have Learned During Our First Year
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's been one year since I started working with my first handful of clients (at 25 weeks pregnant and with a 17-month-old on my hip) and since th...
16: Struggling with Time Management? Listen to this.
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Raise your hand if you feel like there are not enough hours in the day? Or maybe your to-do list is never-ending? Maybe a little bit of both? 🙋🏻...
15: Five Posts to Make Sure You Make On Instagram
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are a ton of ways to market your business as a virtual assistant and social media is one of them, and personally, it’s one of my favorites.Ins...
14: New Month, New Quarter, New Goals
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
April is here which means it's time for not only a new month, but a new quarter as well -- and we have some really exciting things happening over...
13: I Wish I Would Have Started My Business Sooner -- Here's Why
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I have been an entrepreneur for over 5 years now over those 5 years, I have gone all in on some business opportunities and just dabbled in others, but...
12: My Overhead as a Virtual Assistant
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last episode we talked all about how to make an extra $1000 a month as a VA and I mentioned in that episode that is BEFORE taxes and expenses are acco...
11: How to Make an Extra $1,000 a Month as a Virtual Assistant
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Virtual assistants make a wide range of income. It really depends on the VA, their work schedule, their goals, their experience, how long they have be...
10: 5 Steps You Need in Your Onboarding Process
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to onboarding, it's important to remember that your process can really set the tone for how things will start your working relation...
09: 3 Places to Find Your First Client as a Virtual Assistant
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the first questions I get from someone when they are trying to figure out if they want to start their business as a virtual assistant is "...
08: Business Owners, Here Are 3 Things to Do BEFORE You Hire Your Virtual Assistant
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the things I see business owners struggle with is not just knowing WHEN it’s time to hire a virtual assistant, its actually preparing their b...
07: How to Gain Trust with Potential Clients, Even When You Are Just Starting Out
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"How do I gain trust with potential clients when I am just starting out?" 🤔I think this is a question a lot of new virtual assistants a...
06: Is the Virtual Assistant Industry Oversaturated?
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week's podcast episode was inspired by a DM I got a few months ago asking what the demand for virtual assistants actually is so I figured we...
05: 3 Reasons You Should Start A Side Hustle As a VA
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Okay so now you know what a virtual assistant is... but why should YOU start a side hustle as one?!In this episode, we are diving into 3 reasons why y...
04: Are You Ready to Hire a VA? (Small biz owners, this one is for you!)
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hiring can be intimidating, even if it is just hiring a contractor like a virtual assistant! It is work to get that process going -- you have to find ...
03: Should You "Niche Down"? My Answer Might Suprise You... 👀
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's no secret that everyone in the online business space is telling you to niche down, whether it be with your services or the clients and indus...
02: What is a Virtual Assistant?
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You have heard the term virtual assistant or VA, but... maybe you aren't exactly sure what that means or what they do? 🤔In this podcast episod...
01: My Journey In Business: How I Got Here
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I figured there was no better time than the first episode to share a little bit about my journey in entrepreneurship, and how I got here! So that&apos...
Intro
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is Your Behind the Scenes BFF Podcast! ✨Hey, I'm Kate and I am a teacher turned entrepreneur, mom of two, and I help women build businesse...