In this episode of The VA Live Lounge, Kirsty and Lisa dive into the age-old advice that’s often thrown around in the online business world:
“Collaboration over competition.”

But is it really that simple?

We explore the benefits of building connections with other VAs—sharing referrals, teaming up on client projects, learning from one another—and why collaboration can absolutely open doors to growth and sustainability.

BUT—we also keep it real.
We talk honestly about:
⚡ Times we’ve faced direct competition (and how it felt)
⚡ Real-life situations where other VAs weren't so friendly
⚡ The boundaries we’ve learned to set
⚡ Why who you collaborate with matters just as much as how
⚡ And how we’ve turned awkward moments into lessons (and motivation)

If you’ve ever felt unsure about connecting with “the competition,” or wondered if there’s really space for everyone in the VA world—this episode will give you clarity, confidence, and a few laughs along the way.

🎧 Tune in now to hear the messy, inspiring truth behind building a VA business that lifts others up—without losing yourself in the process.

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In this week’s episode of The VA Live Lounge, Kirsty and Lisa are tackling one of the biggest questions in the VA world:
Can you actually earn six figures as a Virtual Assistant?

We’re not here to sell you a dream—we’re having an honest, down-to-earth conversation about what it really takes to grow a six-figure VA business (and whether that should even be the goal).

In this chat, we explore:
✨ What “six figures” really means (and why profit matters more than turnover)
✨ The realities of trading time for money as a solo VA
✨ Other ways to increase your income—without burning out
✨ Whether scaling to six figures is the right path for you
✨ And how success can be defined in so many ways beyond income

Neither of us are making six figures (yet!)—but we’ve built businesses we’re proud of, and we’re sharing what we’ve learned, what we’ve tried, and what we’re still figuring out.

🎧 Tune in if you’re tired of the hype and ready for the real talk about money, growth, and what building a VA business can actually look like.

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In this episode of The VA Live Lounge, Kirsty is joined by the inspirational Vicki Wilson, founder of The Admin Fairy—an award-winning Virtual Assistant who’s proving every day that disability is not a barrier to building a brilliant business.

Vicki lives with cerebral palsy, uses a wheelchair, and runs her VA business her way. With a strong “can do” attitude, she’s carved out a space in the industry that works for her, not in spite of her disability—but alongside it. Her journey is one of resilience, creativity, and pure determination.

In this conversation, we explore:
✨ How Vicki built a thriving VA business around her life and needs
✨ The realities—and misconceptions—of running a business with a disability
✨ Her systems, boundaries, and secrets to success
✨ Winning the Woman Who Achieves Award 2025 and being invited to speak in London about disabled entrepreneurship
✨ Why she believes every business owner should feel empowered to do things their own way

Whether you're disabled, chronically ill, or just trying to make your business fit your life, this episode is packed with perspective, heart, and hope.

🎧 Tune in now and be reminded that success doesn’t have to follow anyone else’s rules.

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