Help Me Work Online, Esther!
116 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 113 ratingsDo you want to work from anywhere, in a career you love? Founder of Virtual Assistant Internship and 6-figure digital business owner, Esther Inman, shares compelling advice on how to find a remote career. In addition to sharing her personal experiences, she interviews some of the best experts in the work from anywhere niche. If you want a career where you can travel, stay home with your kids, create a deployment-proof virtual career, or just finally live your life of freedom by working online, this is the podcast for you!
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Episodes
How This Former Vet Tech Works in the Pet Industry From Anywhere in the World ft. Amber LaRock
January 17, 2022 14:00 - 19 minutes - 18.9 MBIn this episode, I was joined by former 90 Day VA student and veterinary writer Amber LaRock. She shares her journey from working long hours at the ER as a vet tech and dreaming of traveling to launching a remote writing career from anywhere in the world. Amber tells us all about how she was able to continue working with her vet tech knowledge as a virtual assistant and how her journey can apply to anyone else and their passions.
How This Event Coordinator Went from 9-to-5 to Launching Podcasts ft. Yali Cristina
January 10, 2022 14:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBIn this episode, I reconnected with podcast manager and former 90 Day VA student Yali Cristina, who I met years ago in San Diego and is now back to share her success story. She tells us all about how she transitioned from working full-time at a country club to running her own podcast management business. Yali gives us tips on overcoming your fears of working online and how 90 Day VA and its community helped her thrive.
How this Recent College Graduate Transformed into a Nomadic Podcast Manager Feat. Anne Claessen
October 04, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 20.9 MBIn this episode, I was joined by podcast manager and former 90 Day VA student Anne Claessen. She shares with us her journey from being an avid podcast listener and future lawyer to owning her own podcast agency. She now helps podcasters with everything from editing to social media. Anne shares with us the lessons she learned through her time working online, how she decided that podcast managing was for her, and how she managed to grow her solo business into an agency.
How This Burnt Out Student Ditched Her Research Job and Became a Traveling Business Owner Feat. Anna Dykeman
September 27, 2021 12:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBIn this episode, I'm joined by virtual assistant and former 90 Day VA student Anna Dykeman. She shares with us her journey from overworked research scientist to owning a virtual services business, all while juggling the pandemic and grad school! Anna gives us some great tips on how to start your own remote work journey, her best advice for those on the fence about working online, and tells us all about how she manages to work, study, and travel.
Financial Planning for Retirement When You’re Self-Employed Feat. Aryeh Sheinbein
September 20, 2021 13:00 - 44 minutes - 42.4 MBIn this episode, I was joined by investment manager and financial coach Aryeh Sheinbein, who shares his extensive knowledge on how to use investment accounts to set yourself up financially. He gives us a basic lowdown on all the types of accounts you can start both as an employee and as a business owner and the different benefits of each one. He also shares some personal advice on how you can start saving up for retirement right now, even if you feel like you’re late to the game.
From the Mouth of Experts: Remote Work Trends and Tips Happening Now Feat. Rhiannon Payne
September 13, 2021 12:00 - 36 minutes - 31.2 MBIn this episode, I welcomed remote work expert and author Rhiannon Payne, who gives us all her best tips on how to thrive in today’s remote world. She shares with us the knowledge she’s acquired from interviewing some of the world’s top businesswomen and from her own experience as a remote business owner. She also gives us some pointers on how to stand out against the competition when applying to online jobs and some incredible advice on how to thrive in your remote career.
Is Working From Home Sustainable Long-Term? Feat. Tom Antion
August 16, 2021 12:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBIn this episode, I welcomed work from home master and Screw the Commute Podcast host Tom Antion, who shares with us some of the knowledge he’s obtained over the last 44 years working online. He gives us tips on how to monetize your current hobbies or skills, some great advice on how to maneuver the online marketplace, and even shares a couple of incredible resources for those looking to work remotely and make money doing it.
Identifying and Dealing with Burnout When Working Online Feat. Will Hahn
August 09, 2021 12:00 - 36 minutes - 32.1 MBIn this episode, I chat with researcher and business owner Will Hahn, who shares with us his knowledge on the science of burnout. He also talks to us about how to begin assessing whether you’re sliding into burnout, the 3 biggest components of it and how to identify them, and even gives us some of his scientifically-backed tips on how to lower your stress daily.
CBD Isn’t Scary! How You Can Use It Manage Stress Naturally Feat. Angie Lee
August 02, 2021 12:00 - 30 minutes - 29.5 MBIn this episode, I chat with fellow femmentrepreneur Angie Lee, who shares all her knowledge on the science behind CBD and how it can be beneficial to our health. She also gives us some pointers on how to start incorporating CBD into your life, the many different ways you can use CBD, and even some surprising testimonials she’s received about her products.
The Surprising Way this Work From Home Military Family Deals with Stress feat. Amy Bushatz
July 26, 2021 12:00 - 38 minutes - 29.2 MBIn this episode, I chat with outdoor enthusiast and writer Amy Bushatz, who talks to us about the incredible way she relieves stress while working remotely. She also shares with us some advice on how to find the time to do the things that you love, why being outdoors is so beneficial to our health, and tips on how to make your time outside more enjoyable.
Setting Up Systems to Succeed When You're Living With a Disability Feat. Kari Poppleton
July 19, 2021 12:00 - 38 minutes - 33.8 MBIn this episode, I talk to Kari Poppleton, who shares with us how she manages her successful online consulting business while living with a disability. She talks with us about how she got started in the remote work field and how it changed for her once she became disabled, some tips for entrepreneurs on balancing health and business, and some unexpected benefits of being disabled and working from home.
Tips to Create a Work From Home Lifestyle That Works For You Feat. Sean Delaney
July 12, 2021 12:30 - 44 minutes - 42.8 MBIn this episode, I chat with return guest and business coach Sean Delaney, who teaches us all about how to balance your time between family and working from home. He breaks down his daily schedule for success, how he makes time in the work day to spend time and bond with his children, and why taking care of yourself first is of utmost importance.
How to Plan Your Meals When You're Busy or Stressed While Working From Home Feat. Melissa Lanz
July 05, 2021 14:00 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MBIn this episode, I’m joined by Melissa Lanz who shares with us how meal planning and prepping is a powerful tool in self-care and relieving stress. She gives us her top tips that include how to deal with different diets in a household, what you can do with picky eaters, and even how to make meals fun. Find out how you can make your meals more sustainable for you!
Boundaries You Need to Set to Maintain a Work-Life Balance Feat. Kelsey Murphy
June 28, 2021 13:00 - 39 minutes - 54 MBIn this episode, I chat with business and life coach Kelsey Murphy, all about how to maintain boundaries in your personal and work life as we go through seasons of change. We break it down for you with some step-by-step tips and tricks you can use in your life starting today. And we also share some tools to help you with any short and long-term biz goals you have!
How to Hire a Family Assistant
June 21, 2021 15:40 - 40 minutes - 55.6 MBIn this episode, I talk about how you can dramatically change the quality of your life by hiring a family assistant. I’ll let you in on everything you need to know to outsource all those time-consuming household chores so you can focus on the things that are truly bringing you joy.
How to Release the Guilt of Doing It All as a Stay-at-Home Mom Feat. KC Davis
June 14, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MBIn this episode, I’m joined by KC Davis, LPC who shares with us on how you can take care of yourself using a sustainable home care practice.
How to Manage Stress When Working Online Feat. Lindo Bacon
June 07, 2021 13:00 - 37 minutes - 51.3 MBIn this episode, Dr. Lindo Bacon shares how shifting your beliefs and ideals of “health at every size” can have a profound positive effect on your overall physical and mental health.
How to Identify the Source of Your Stress & Let Go of Expectations
June 01, 2021 20:14 - 25 minutes - 34.8 MBIn this episode, I dive deep into the different ways to identify what is contributing to your stress in both your work and personal life. From changing your mindset to chasing unrealistic and undesirable life goals, I break down the issues around what’s actually causing you stress.
A Balancing Act: How to Manage Your Work From Home Life
June 01, 2021 19:38 - 6 minutes - 8.75 MBIn this episode, I am giving you a sneak peek into my brand new series, A Balancing Act. I talk ALL about what's to come with this series, what kinds of episodes you can expect, and the prizes you can win if you join my Summer Party!
Becoming the Breadwinner: How This Air Force Wife Scaled Her Business in 3 Years Feat. Kirstin Navaroli
May 25, 2021 18:17 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MBIn this episode, Kirstin Navaroli, one of my former students, joins me to talk about her VA journey as a military wife and mother, and how she already makes more money than her husband. She also gives some advice for those of you who are unsure about whether or not this is the career path for you.
How This Husband & Wife Went From Unemployed to a Virtual Assistant Team Feat. Monica & Austin Mangelson
May 17, 2021 17:33 - 21 minutes - 28.9 MBIn this episode, I’m joined by two of my 90 Day VA students as they discuss what’s it like working together from home as a married couple. They share with us their journey which led to 90 DAY VA, the challenges they’ve faced and overcome, and what they’re looking forward to as they grow their business.
How This Full-Time Student Booked Out as a Virtual Assistant Feat. Lindsey Meisch
May 10, 2021 13:00 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MBIn this episode, I’m joined by one of my 90 Day VA students as she talks about how she booked out as a Virtual Assistant one month after starting my course. She walks us through a day in her life as a full-time student, how she fits VA work into her lifestyle, and how she’s been able to make more money now as a VA.
How to Work Online While Still Working 9 to 5: 90 Day VA Q&A Call Sneak Peek
May 03, 2021 13:00 - 13 minutes - 17.9 MBIn this episode, I’m giving you a sneak peek of one of our 90 Day VA Q&A Calls, where I answered some of our students’ questions about how to transition into the virtual assistant field while still having your 9 to 5. I share some knowledge on presenting yourself as a VA with a background in your current job, some really awesome and booming fields you can offer your services to, and some tips on the best ways to find your dream niche.
How to Expedite Your Books and Breeze Through Tax Season as a Virtual Assistant Feat. Morgan de Klerk
April 05, 2021 13:00 - 40 minutes - 56.1 MBIn this episode, my CFO, Morgan de Klerk, is sharing everything you need to know to get ready for the upcoming tax season. We talk about what you need to get your finances in order, the types of business expenses you can write off, and SO much more!
Tax Season: What You Need to Know as a Digital Nomad Feat. Kathleen Di Paolo
March 29, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBIn this episode, digital nomad and tax expert Kathleen Di Paolo and I dive deep into the world of taxes. Kathleen shares her best tax tips and strategies for online entrepreneurs and businesses, including some amazing resources to help you get the best benefits for your online business.
Tax Season: What You Need to Know as a Digital Nomad Feat. Kathleen Di Paolo
March 29, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBIn this episode, digital nomad and tax expert Kathleen Di Paolo and I dive deep into the world of taxes. Kathleen shares her best tax tips and strategies for online entrepreneurs and businesses, including some amazing resources to help you get the best benefits for your online business.
How to Find Support on Your Online Work Journey: 90 Day VA Q&A Call Sneak Peek
February 09, 2021 19:16 - 9 minutes - 12.4 MBIn this episode, I’m sharing a sneak peek of one of our 90 Day VA Q&A Calls. I answered some questions on one of the most important things a virtual assistant can have when starting out: a support network. I also share some more information on our Portfolio Mentorship add-on package, how to get support if you don’t have a mentor, and even play matchmaker to help you find your dream client.
I'm Not Good Enough to Be a VA: 90 Day VA Q&A Call Sneak Peek
February 02, 2021 19:13 - 10 minutes - 13.8 MBIn this episode, I’ll be sharing a preview of one of our 90 Day VA Q&A calls. I answer our students’ questions on how to get their mindsets right and conquer obstacles when working as a virtual assistant. We discuss the difficulties most students struggle with, some surprising skills you can learn from them, and all share tips on how you can overcome any hurdle that comes your way!
How This Exercise Physiologist Made 6-Figures in Her First Year Working as a Virtual Assistant Feat. Katie Hudspeth
January 25, 2021 14:00 - 31 minutes - 43.9 MBIn this episode, I chat with former 90 Day VA student Katie Hudspeth about how she hit the 6-figure mark in her first year of working as a virtual assistant. She shares her two biggest tips that helped her get there and what you need to know if you’re just starting your VA journey.
How to Get Set Up Legally as a VA in Australia Feat. Ruth Gibbons
January 18, 2021 14:00 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MBIn this episode, I chat with Ruth Gibbons, who started a remote online business based in Australia. She shares all of her wisdom on how to get your business set up, where to find insurance and grants, and some of the most important lessons she's learned on her journey working online.
The Adventures of Tiny Home Living and Working Remotely Feat. Tiny House Expedition
January 11, 2021 14:00 - 41 minutes - 57.2 MBIn this episode, I’m bringing you on a tiny house expedition. I chat with Alexis about how she and her partner, Christian, started their journey living in a tiny home on wheels. Join us as we dive deep into what downsizing your living space does to your mindset, how sustainable it actually is, and what you can do to get started.
How This Family of 4 Left Their Corporate Jobs and Sold Their House to Travel the World Feat. The FUNemployed Family
January 04, 2021 16:00 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MBIn this episode, I chat with Ben and Kelly from the FUNemployed Family about what it’s like to travel the world as a family of four. Find out how they gathered the courage to leave their full-time corporate jobs for life on the road and how they’ve managed to travel full-time with their kids!
How This Aussie Turned His Love for Adventure, Travel, and Photography Into a Full-Time Job Feat. Jess Bonde
December 28, 2020 16:00 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MBIn this episode, my friend and fellow traveler, Jess Bonde, talks about ALL things van life. Everything from how he uses the bathroom and shower to finding WiFi on the road. Jess has been living in a van full-time and now he’s sharing how he’s made it all possible.
How This Mom Pays Rent in the Most Expensive City in the World While Working Online Feat. Lottie Reeves
December 21, 2020 16:00 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MBIn this episode, my friend, Lottie Reeves shares her amazing story of how she’s been able to live on a narrowboat in the waterways of the UK while working online. We talk about all things remote life and how the lifestyle looks different for everyone. Hint! It’s not just what you see on social media.
The Unexpected Benefits of Being a Digital Nomad Feat. Deya Aliaga
December 14, 2020 16:00 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MBIn this episode, I’m bringing you our very first guest on the Remote Life Series. Deya is not only my COO, but she’s a digital nomad who has tons of tips and tricks to help you live the remote life of your dreams. We talk about how she got started working online and how she’s grown into her position with VAI - all while splitting her time between Europe and Asia every year.
The Very Best and Worst Parts of Living in Bali
December 07, 2020 16:00 - 42 minutes - 58.1 MBIn this episode, I share some of the best and worst experiences I had living in Bali as an expat. And although it has a special place in my heart, I think it’s so important to know what many people don’t ever talk about when they live there long-term.
My Top Tips on How to Move to Bali With the Right Visa
November 30, 2020 16:00 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBIn this episode, I share my best recommendations if you’re thinking of living in Bali long term. I also talk about all the things you need to know about getting the right visa and finding the best place to live.
3 Things You Need to Know Before You Move to Another Country and Work Online
November 23, 2020 16:00 - 22 minutes - 30.2 MBIn this episode, I talk about picking a country you want to move to or travel to and stay in the long-term. I also share 3 of my biggest tips to consider and why it’s essential to have this knowledge before making your decision.
The Finances You Need to Consider When Buying a House and How to Prepare Ahead of Time
November 16, 2020 16:00 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MBIn this episode, I share some of the behind-the-scenes of what all went into choosing the home that we did. I talk about the different things to write off as tax deductions and what you should consider if you’re looking to buy a house or a piece of property soon.
How You Can Live the Life You Want When You Buy a Home Under Budget
November 09, 2020 14:00 - 13 minutes - 18.9 MBIn this second episode of my newest series, The Remote Life, I talk about the importance of purchasing a home way below your means. I go over some of the biggest lessons I wished someone would have shared with me and how you can truly benefit from buying under budget.
What I Wish I Knew as an Entrepreneur Looking to Buy a Home for the First Time
November 02, 2020 14:00 - 14 minutes - 20 MBThis is the first episode of my newest series, The Remote Life. Today, I’ll be sharing with you some of the things I wish I knew before buying my first home as an entrepreneur. I talk about the mindset changes I had to overcome and some tips to consider if you’re looking to buy your first home. Check it out!
How to Overcome Analysis Paralysis as a Virtual Assistant and Conquer Your Fears ft. Kerri Leigh
October 27, 2020 16:28 - 29 minutes - 41 MBIn this episode, my friend, Kerri, and I talk about what it’s like to put yourself out there as a virtual assistant and why it’s not as complicated or scary as you think! She shares some of her biggest tips and lessons learned along the way, and how she’s been able to overcome the obstacles of severe anxiety.
How This Canadian Waitress Quit Her Job & Became a Virtual Assistant to Travel the World ft. Kerri Leigh
October 27, 2020 16:28 - 29 minutes - 41 MBIn this episode, my friend, Kerri, and I talk about what it’s like to put yourself out there as a virtual assistant and why it’s not as complicated or scary as you think! She shares some of her biggest tips and lessons learned along the way, and how she’s been able to overcome the obstacles of severe anxiety.
How Non-Native English Speakers Can Still Work Online as a Virtual Assistant ft. Christine Ofner
October 19, 2020 13:00 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MBIn this episode, VAI team member, Christine, joins me to talk about how non-native English speakers can still work online as a virtual assistant. She drops some serious inspiration on how you can overcome your fears of not finding work, putting yourself out there, and getting that dream remote job.
Why Working Online Isn’t a Get-Rich-Quick Scheme
October 12, 2020 13:00 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBIn this episode, I cover everything you need to know to avoid getting caught in the get-rich-quick schemes of the online world. I talk about what kinds of things you can look out for and how to change your perspective to get going online. So, listen in as I share my tips to help you get started with your remote life career!
What Qualities You Should Have as a Virtual Assistant vs. Your Skills
October 05, 2020 13:00 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MBIn this episode, I talk about the differences between the soft skills and the hard skills you need as a virtual assistant. I cover ALL the things that business owners are looking for, how to land your dream clients, and have a long-term, online career.
How to Set Boundaries When You’re Working Online
September 28, 2020 15:00 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBIn this episode, I tell you all about how to set up boundaries to help you succeed in your online work journey. A lot of these tips I learned from personal experience, and now I’m sharing them with you to help you and your clients avoid any issues in the future.
Homeschooling Options to Consider for You and Your Kids
September 21, 2020 15:00 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MBIn this episode, I cover everything you need to know about homeschooling your kids. Whether it’s something you wanted to do or were left with no choice (thanks, COVID), everything you need to get started, you can find here. I also share some of my favorite resources to supplement your child's online curriculum.
AJ & Esther Share How They Balance Their Household While Running a Business
September 14, 2020 15:00 - 26 minutes - 37 MBIn this episode, my husband, AJ, and I answer your questions about what it’s like to balance everything from managing our household to working online together. We dive deep into some of the struggles we’ve had to go through as a military family and how we’ve made things work during the quarantine.
AJ & Esther Talk About Life After Bali and Their Move Back to the U.S.
September 07, 2020 15:00 - 20 minutes - 27.5 MBIn this episode, my husband, AJ, is back on the podcast with me to talk about what life has been like for our family as we’ve traveled the world. We share the main reasons that drove our decision to move back to the U.S. and where we plan on traveling to next.