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128. VA Spotlight: Crystal Holmes on Turning Corporate Trauma into a Thriving Virtual Assistant Agency

128. VA Spotlight: Crystal Holmes on Turning Corporate Trauma into a Thriving Virtual Assistant Agency

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In this episode of Booked Out with Bre, I am so honored to introduce you to one of our amazing full-ride VA Leadership Academy scholarship winners, Crystal Holmes! Crystal has one of the most powerful stories I have ever heard, and it is a true testament to the fact that sometimes the hardest situations in our lives are actually redirections toward our highest calling. Crystal shares her raw and vulnerable journey of leaving the corporate world after a terrifying experience with a workplace stalker. That moment of "never again" led her to the virtual assistant industry, where she quickly scaled to seven clients in just six months. But Crystal’s mission didn't stop at being a solo virtual assistant—she felt a deep calling to build an agency that provides opportunities for other women, especially Black women, who are looking to escape the corporate rat race and build a life of freedom. Here is what I dive into with Crystal: How she transitioned from PR and corporate roles to landing her first virtual assistant client in just 30 days. The turning point where she realized she was "building a job" instead of a business and how she pivoted to the agency model. Her experience navigating unsupportive coaching and why it’s so important to find a community that aligns with your specific vision. How she successfully hired and trained her first team member while she was eight months pregnant. The incredible story of taking a full six-month maternity leave while her virtual assistant agency continued to thrive and grow without her. Why being a virtual assistant is about more than just income—it’s about impact, nervous system regulation, and creating a legacy for your family. Crystal is a total powerhouse, and her heart for her mission is going to leave you so inspired. If you’ve been feeling like you’re meant for something bigger in the virtual assistant industry, you do not want to miss this conversation! Episode Outline: Introduction: Meet Crystal Holmes, VA Leadership Academy scholarship winner (00:06) The power of writing down your "why" and seeing your vision clearly (01:07) Crystal’s story: From PR studies to moving to Nashville (02:16) The corporate breaking point: Overcoming a stalker and prioritizing mental health (03:11) Finding the virtual assistant industry on Instagram and taking a leap of faith (04:55) Scaling to seven clients: The trap of burning out as a solo virtual assistant (05:23) Building an agency for a cause: Supporting Black women in business (06:09) The illusion of security: Seeing the reality of corporate layoffs (08:29) Building a virtual assistant agency while four months pregnant (09:47) Preparing for motherhood: Training a team member to run the business (11:53) Experiencing a six-month maternity leave while the business continued to grow (12:35) The virtual assistant path as a tool for lifestyle and family growth (14:32) Income as a byproduct of impact: Building a sustainable agency (16:01) Why Crystal felt an immediate alignment with Bre Cain and the academy (17:15) Final encouragement and where to connect with Crystal Holmes (19:10) Closing remarks and next steps with Bre Cain (19:42) Connect with Crystal: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rooted_virtualsolutions Threads: https://www.threads.com/@rooted_virtualsolutions Ways to Work with Me: Follow Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/heyitsbrecain/ Mom X VA Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/momxva Apply for the VA Leadership Academy https://caincollectivellc.com/valaapplication Book a Free Dream Team Design Session (for founders building with Team) https://www.breannacain.com/iconandlightningbookacall If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it so much if you left a rating and review! This helps us reach more women looking to become a virtual assistant, book out their business, and scale beyond their wildest dreams.
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