My Journey to Working From Home
I have always wanted to be a stay-at-home mom. After spending three years in university and jumping between career paths — from speech therapy and accounting to nutrition and psychology — I eventually decided to leave school and become a massage therapist.
For a while, I worked both as a massage therapist and held another full-time job. When I got married, I quit my full-time position to focus on massage therapy, but I still didn’t feel truly fulfilled.
Then came motherhood — one baby, then another, then two more! I finally had my dream job: being a stay-at-home, homeschooling mom.
But life took an unexpected turn. When my kids were 17, 15, 13, and 11, my marriage ended. Suddenly, I was faced with the question: Now what?
I hadn’t worked in 17 years, and I felt like I didn’t have any “marketable” skills beyond running a household and raising kids. But God opened a door through a friend whose husband worked for a trucking company. They were looking for someone to help with administrative work — and she thought I’d be perfect for the job.
That role allowed me to continue homeschooling and working from home while earning an income. Over time, I took on more responsibilities, improved my communication and organizational skills, and realized something big: I could do this type of work for other companies too!
That’s when I discovered the world of Virtual Assistants.
What Is a Virtual Assistant?
A Virtual Assistant (VA) is a self-employed professional who provides administrative, creative, or technical support to businesses or entrepreneurs — all done remotely from their home or office.
VAs help clients with tasks such as:
- Managing emails and calendars
- Scheduling appointments
- Organizing files
- Creating content
- Managing social media
- Bookkeeping and more
By handling these behind-the-scenes tasks, Virtual Assistants free up business owners to focus on what they do best.
How I Got Started as a Virtual Assistant
Once I realized that being a VA could be a real business, I started researching what Virtual Assistants actually do and what services they offer. I even took a course to learn the basics and gain confidence.
Since I was already doing administrative work in my current job, I had a solid foundation — communication, organization, multitasking — all things I was already doing daily as both a mom and an assistant.
Then came the next big step: creating my website.
I had never built a website before and honestly had no clue where to start. I remember someone once telling me it wasn’t easy — but I was determined to try anyway.
After researching different hosting options, I found that Bluehost was affordable, user-friendly, and perfect for beginners. So I signed up (you can, too, for just $2.99/month through my affiliate link).
Once I had my hosting set up, I turned to YouTube for tutorials on how to build a site using WordPress. A few hours, several cups of coffee, and maybe a few tears later — I had my very first website!
Next, I focused on creating my service packages and preparing for launch. It was exciting (and a little nerve-wracking), but I finally put my business out there.
Where I Am Now
My Virtual Assistant business is still new, and I’m continuing to learn and grow every day. I’m promoting my services, refining my skills, and working toward finding my first official client.
In the meantime, I’m continuing my administrative assistant role at the trucking company — using it as both a source of income and an opportunity to build experience and confidence in my abilities.
This journey has taught me that it’s never too late to start something new. Whether you’ve been out of the workforce for years or you’re just ready for a change, working from home as a Virtual Assistant can open doors you never thought possible.
If you’re interested in starting your own VA business, don’t let fear stop you. Take one small step at a time, learn as you go, and trust that you can build something amazing from home — just like I am.
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Final Thoughts
If my story encouraged you, I’d love for you to follow along as I share more tips and resources for starting and growing your own Virtual Assistant business from home.
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