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Welcome to Seed to Success – the podcast where I (Adrienne Donnelly) share my passion for helping women create successful, sustainable, and enjoyable Virtual Assistant businesses.
With the support of incredible industry experts and an amazing community, I offer helpful resources, valuable advice, and inspirational stories that equip you with the skills and confidence needed to set up a life-changing virtual assistant business.
Learn more about Seed Virtual Assistants via www.seedvirtualassistants.com.au
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- Is an NDIS Niche Right for You? with Nerin Chappell · 40 Min.Choosing a niche can feel like a big decision you have to get right the first time. You want steady work and a business that lasts, and you want clients you genuinely enjoy…
- How to Have Difficult Conversations, with Jennifer Bicknell · 41 Min.You know the conversation you need to have. You've known for weeks. Most of us were never taught how to have a hard conversation, and in a service-based business that gap can…
- Using AI Without Ending Up in the Headlines with Baidy Barton · 34 Min.There's a smart way to use AI in your business, and it has nothing to do with avoiding it out of fear. It's about knowing exactly where the lines are, so you can use it with…
- What Does Your First Year in Business Actually Teach You? with Ashli Newton · 31 Min.The first year of business rarely looks like the highlight reel we see online. It's messy, it's humbling, and most of the real growth happens quietly behind the scenes while…
- First Impressions Matter: Putting Your Best Foot Forward · 20 Min.Have you ever wondered why some VAs and OBMs land the client and others don't, even when everyone on the shortlist has the same skills and experience? Sometimes the answer isn't…
- Why Delegation Feels So Hard, with Emma Bennett · 36 Min.You’ve built something that works, but somehow you’re still the one holding every piece of it together. The systems haven’t caught up with real like, and delegation feels harder…
- What Makes a Great Executive Assistant, with Yvette Simpson · 46 Min.There's a moment every VA or EA hits where you wonder if you're just ticking off tasks or actually making a difference to the business you support. It's easy to feel like the…
- The Importance of Visibility with Leslie Carvitto · 48 Min.Do you ever feel like being visible in your business just means posting more, showing your face more, and doing more video? Like there's some invisible checklist you're not…
- Time For A Mid Year Check In · 20 Min.It's July, and if you're anything like most business owners, you're having that strange moment where January feels like it was both yesterday and five years ago. You set goals at…
- Niching Your VA Business by Values, Not Industry, with Kathleen Amy · 39 Min.There's a version of business advice that tells you to just follow the strategy. Map the plan, hit the milestones, stay consistent. And there's another version that says trust…
- Rethinking Marketing for Your Service Business with Bec Chappell · 47 Min.If you've ever felt like you're on a content hamster wheel, posting consistently, trying to feed the algorithm, and still wondering why the leads aren't flowing, you're not…
- The Subtle Language Shifts That Change How You’re Seen in Business · 17 Min.If you've ever caught yourself asking a client for a day off, chances are you already know something feels a little off about that. You're not an employee anymore, but sometimes…
- Sleep, Energy and Burnout with Dr Shauna Watts · 53 Min.Are you waking up at 3am with your brain already racing? Dragging yourself through the afternoon and quietly wondering how you're going to make it to the end of the day? If any…
- Future-Proofing Your VA or OBM Business · 19 Min.There's a lot of noise online right now about AI replacing virtual assistants. And if you've spent even a few minutes scrolling, chances are you've seen someone declare that VAs…
- Building a Business While Managing Chronic Illness with Laurissa Makings · 38 Min.Running a service business is a lot to manage. Add a chronic illness and it can feel impossible before the day has even started. If you've wondered whether building something…
- Pricing With Confidence: What Every VA and OBM Needs to Know · 25 Min.Pricing is one of those topics that can bring up all the feelings. Fear, comparison, imposter syndrome, and sometimes even guilt. If you've ever mumbled your rate, followed your…
- Passion Projects, Purpose and Showing Up: A Conversation with Cat Dunn · 42 Min.Have you ever felt like your story was too heavy, too personal, or too complicated to say out loud? Like the things you've survived don't belong in a professional space or a…
- Managing The Client Lifecycle as a VA or OBM with Michelle Broadbent · 46 Min.Signing a new client feels exciting. The discovery call goes well, the proposal is accepted, and you’re officially “in”. But what happens after that? In our industry, we talk a…
- You Don't Need It All Figured Out to Start Your VA Business, with Hannah Caruso · 34 Min.Some seasons of business feel exciting and full of possibility. Others feel like you’re carrying a lot of “what now?” questions around with you, especially if you’re coming out…
- A New Year Pep Talk For VAs and OBMs · 23 Min.This time of year can feel a bit strange. Everyone seems to be charging ahead with big goals and bold plans, while you might still be feeling tired, reflective, or unsure what…







