Virtually Free with Ashlee
Episodes
The Reality Of Building a VA Business as a New Mum with Nadia Carmody
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a career-driven professional suddenly finds herself rethinking everything after becoming a mum?In this episode of Virtually Free, I ...
What To Avoid To Build A Business That Lasts
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a stage in business that no one prepares you for.You’re not new anymore.Clients are coming in.Money is flowing.But it starts to feel heavy...
No one prepares you for this stage in business
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If I was 12 months into my VA business again, knowing what I know now, there are three things I would stop immediately.In this episode, we talk about ...
From Burnt-Out Nurse to Booked VA! Meet Bianca
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you’re burnt out in your 9–5… but not yet confident in your business?In today’s episode, I’m joined by Bianca, founder of ...
What I wish i knew before signing my first client
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Your first client experience probably won’t be perfect — and that’s exactly how it’s supposed to be. In this episode, I share what really happ...
3 Simple Systems You Need to Set Up Your Business Correctly
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling stuck in setup mode and not sure where to begin? In this episode, I break down the three foundational systems every brand-new VA needs to conf...
BTS of a Fully Booked VA and Coach
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what it actually looks like to be fully booked as a VA and balance coaching, family and real life too? In this behind-the-scenes episode...
Avoid These Mistakes To Succeed As a VA in 2026
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Starting your VA business and feeling a little all over the place? In this episode, I’m breaking down the most common mistakes I see new VAs make —...
The Skills You Already Have That Clients Will Pay For
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling under-qualified? In this episode, I’m walking you through the exact skills Aussie business owners are hiring for — and how you probably al...
WTF is a VA (And Could I Be One)?
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What even is a Virtual Assistant — and could this actually be your next career move? In this episode, I’m going back to basics to explain exactly ...
My year of review and what’s coming in 2026
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
2025, what a year. From personal breakdowns to big breakthroughs in business, I'm reflecting on the highs, the hard moments, and what’s next for me,...
How to book out and stand out in 2026
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I'm breaking down what will actually get you booked out as a VA in 2026 and it’s not about working harder or doing more. We’re diving into the rea...
Productivity Hacks for Busy Mums with Sarah from SHE
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s easy to feel like you’re always behind when you're running a business and a household. In this expert of the month episode, I’m joined by S...
How I Plan to Reach My Income & Impact Goals In 2026 AND Still Have Freedom
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the end of the year, and the pressure to plan “the biggest year yet” is real. But what if your goals weren’t about doing more, but about ...
Creating your vision for 2026
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This time of year can feel like a blur but while everyone else is coasting toward the holidays, you’ve got an opportunity to get clear on what you a...
How to Invest Smart This Selling Season (and Set Yourself Up for Success)
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re feeling pulled in a hundred directions during selling season.. selling, buying, planning, and panicking — you’re not alone. This episo...
Should You Add Social Media Management to Your VA Offers?
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking about adding social media management to your VA services — but not sure where to start? Or if it’s even right for you? In this episode, w...
You’ve Signed the Client, Now What?
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve signed the client, amazing. But now what? If you’re winging your onboarding, second-guessing your communication, or stuck reacting to clien...
Discovery calls that don’t feel awkward
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If discovery calls have been feeling clunky, awkward, or downright stressful, this one’s for you. In this episode, I walk you through how to lead ca...
Transitioning from VA to OBM with Karene Anderson
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of Virtually Free, we’re joined by the powerhouse behind Virtual Hustle, Karene Hustle, to talk all things transition — from ...
Group Coaching vs DIY: What Will Actually Get You Results?
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking about investing in a VA program but not sure what’s right for you? In this episode, I’m breaking down the key differences between going i...
How Teagan Built a Thriving VA Business from Scratch
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with VA Mastery client Teagan, who went from 17 years in the same job to building her own fully booked virtual assistant b...
Your Biggest Challenge in Business Won’t Be Your Competition
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Think your biggest obstacle is other VAs or a saturated market? In this episode, I’m sharing the real reason so many aspiring VAs stay stuck… impo...
If AI could replace you, it would have already
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Think AI has made starting a VA business pointless? Think again. In this episode, I break down why AI isn’t replacing Virtual Assistants and how you...
The One Way My Students Are Signing Clients (and It’s NOT Instagram)
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is your permission slip to not rely on social media and start leveraging something way more powerful — your personal network.I’m shar...
The story behind signing my first client
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Virtually Free Today! In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of how I signed my very first virtual assistant client in 2018 —...
How I would make it work even if I had a full time job
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling to find the time to start your VA business while working full-time (or around family)? In this episode of Virtually Free, I’m sharing pra...
The 6 biggest lies you'll hear about working online
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all seen the laptop by the pool, passive income while you sleep promises floating around Instagram... but if you’ve been in the online space...
Behind the scenes of the Expansion Mastermind
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I am pulling back the curtain and walking through the real structure of this our Expansion Mastermind so you know exactly how it’s b...
What actually happens inside a Mastermind?
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most VAs and service providers are familiar with courses. Some have worked with coaches. But masterminds? They’re often misunderstood or dismissed e...
Personality-Driven Content that Attracts High-Quality Clients with Bree
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat with content strategist and former VA Expansion Mastermind client Bree, about how to shift your content from “just blending ...
What a heavy season taught me about my business model
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This year has tested me in more ways than one.The kind of season that forces you to pause, reassess, and redefine what really matters, not just in lif...
What If You Only Needed 3 Clients?
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a must-listen for any VA, OBM, or freelancer who feels like they’re constantly juggling too many clients and not making enough money...
How Mon scaled her way to premium clients
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After launching as a VA to rebranding as a digital marketer - this episode is packed with insights, mindset shifts, and some serious gold if you’re ...
3 Reasons Your Business Isn’t Growing (Even Though You’re “Doing Everything Right”)
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve built a solid client base, stayed booked, and kept busy but still feel like things aren’t quite working, this one’s for you. In this e...
More Leads, Less Chaos — Building a VA Biz That Attracts & Flows with Fiona Campbell
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever felt like your applications go into a black hole, this episode is for you as I sit down with Fiona Campbell, founder of the Vir...
The Real Freedom Is In The Work You’re Avoiding
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You don’t need more clients. You don’t need more hours. You need to face the big stuff - the rebrand, the pivot, the long-awaited offer, the thing...
How I’m planning for the best FY yet (and how you can too)
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The New Financial Year is here and I’m taking you behind the scenes of exactly how I’m planning, resetting, and setting myself up for success. Thi...
You Don’t Need More Time — You Need a Better Plan
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling like there’s never enough time to do it all? In this episode, I’m unpacking why it’s not always about adding more hours, it’s about ha...
The big pause - How I plan for school holidays
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of Virtually Free, I’m coming to you from a holiday park during the school holidays because this business was built to give...
All things Systems and Client Experience with Jo Draper
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s be honest systems can feel like the biggest hurdle when starting your business. Between the CRMs, automation tools, and endless templates, it'...
What’s In (and Out) for Online Marketing in 2025
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What worked online a few years ago? It’s likely out.In this episode, Ishares the real trends worth paying attention to in 2025, and the ones to fina...
My Recommended FREE Tech Stack
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tech overwhelm is real but it doesn’t have to stop you from growing your business. In this episode, I’m walking you through my current tech stack:...
What VA Clients Really Want (And What You Need Before You Start Selling)
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You're eager to sign your first client but are you really ready to deliver?In this solo episode of Virtually Free, I share the real reason many VAs st...
From Zero Clients to Fully Booked in 3 Weeks! Meet Steph
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ashlee sits down with her client Steph from Rural Data Services to chat about what it really looks like to start a VA business from s...
You Don’t Need More Certifications - You Need to Take Action
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve been caught in “learning mode,” waiting until you feel more qualified or ready before really showing up this episode is your wak...
Why “Just Figuring It Out” Isn’t a Business Strategy
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve been trying to "figure it all out" by yourself - piecing together freebies, podcasts, and second-hand advice, this episode is your r...
8 Lessons in 8 Years of Business
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this milestone episode, I reflect on 8 years of building a freedom-based business and the biggest lessons I’ve learned along the way. From mindse...
Stacey’s Journey to Building a Business with Boundaries, Confidence & Clarity
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Virtually Free, I’m joined by the amazing Stacey Morthorpe - founder of Virtual Beauty Solutions, social media manager for beauty...
Making Decisions Like a Business Owner
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Virtually Free! This is Episode 6 and we’re getting real about decision fatigue, second-guessing and stepping into your CEO era.If y...
Setting Boundaries: How to get clients to respect your time
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Virtually Free! You’re listening to Episode 5.Last week we talked about business structure - and one key piece we touched on was com...
Structure Equals Scalability: 5 Systems Every VA Needs
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve been building your VA business on vibes, this episode is your nudge to build something stronger.In this solo episode, I’m breaking down ...
The Pricing Trap: How to Charge More Without Losing Clients
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Virtually Free with Ashlee! In this episode, we’re tackling one of the biggest mindset and strategy blocks for virtual assistants an...
How to Find Clients At Any Stage
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling to find clients? This episode breaks down practical strategies for VAs and service providers to attract aligned clients at any stage of bus...
My Journey to True Freedom (And How You Can Get There Too)
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How I built a profitable, flexible business as a VA and coach without hustle or long hours and how you can too.Welcome to the very first episode of Vi...
Virtually Free with Ashlee
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Virtually Free with Ashlee. Virtually Free is the go-to podcast for virtual assistants, online service providers, and digital entrepreneurs...