What if you could design your career before you need it to support your life?

In this episode of The ROCKET VA™ Podcast, Debbie shares a powerful and honest conversation about virtual assisting, motherhood and why now is the time to build a flexible, future-proof career.

After running a poll on Instagram, Debbie discovered that 75% of her audience want children one day - yet over half don’t currently have flexible work or childcare options.

And that raises an important question:

👉 What happens if you don’t prepare for that future now?

In this episode, Debbie explores why so many women find themselves stuck between career and family, and how becoming a Virtual Assistant can offer a solution - providing flexibility, financial independence and long-term security.

She also shares her personal perspective as someone who doesn’t yet have children, but is intentionally building a life and career that will support that future when the time comes.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why it’s important to plan your career before motherhood
• The reality of flexible work (and the lack of it in traditional careers)
• How virtual assisting allows you to work around your life
• Why financial independence is essential for every woman
• Real-life examples of mums building successful VA businesses
• What happens when you don’t prepare for flexibility in advance
• Why building skills now creates more options later

This episode also explores the importance of having your own income, skills and independence as a woman.

Because while we all hope for supportive partnerships, true confidence comes from knowing you can rely on yourself - in any season of life.

This Episode Is For You If:

• You want children one day but haven’t thought about your career setup
• You’re already a mum and need more flexibility
• You feel stuck in a job that won’t support your future lifestyle
• You want a career that gives you freedom, control, and choice

Ready to Explore Becoming a Virtual Assistant?

Download the free VA Starter Kit and discover how to build a flexible, remote career:

👉https://www.rocketva.com/starterkit

After a short break from the podcast, Debbie returns with a candid behind-the-scenes episode sharing what the past few months have really looked like while building The ROCKET VA™ Academy.

From platform migrations and supporting academy members to spending much-needed time with family and reflecting on burnout, this episode is a reminder that building a business isn’t always about constant visibility - sometimes the most important work happens quietly behind the scenes.

Debbie shares why she intentionally stepped back from social media and the podcast for a few weeks while focusing on supporting her community, moving the academy platform from Kajabi to Go High Level, and developing an exciting new project that will help both Virtual Assistants and clients connect more easily.

Along the way she reflects on returning to London to host a ROCKET VA™ alumni dinner, spending meaningful time with family, celebrating her birthday at home for the first time in years and why returning to Barcelona feels like coming back to the life she intentionally built.

And yes - even reality TV gets a mention (sometimes it’s more productive than you think). Debbie shares why watching shows like The Kardashians can actually teach us something about consistency, brand building and showing up in business.

Because sometimes inspiration comes from unexpected places.

In This Episode You’ll Hear About

• Why stepping away from social media can sometimes protect your energy
• The reality of burnout when building a business
• Why rest is not something you have to “earn”
• What returning to London reminded Debbie about designing your life intentionally
• The importance of community and meeting ROCKET VA™ alumni in person
• Lessons about business consistency and brand building (yes, even from The Kardashians)
• The upcoming new project designed to elevate trained Virtual Assistants and connect them with high-quality clients
• Why seasons of rest and seasons of action are both necessary in entrepreneurship

5 Ways to Keep Going When Motivation Fades

In this episode Debbie also shares practical advice for entrepreneurs navigating energy dips:

1. Take a break from the activities that drain your energy (like social media)
2. Keep momentum going quietly behind the scenes
3. Change your environment to reset your creativity
4. Reconnect with your vision and the life you're building
5. Allow rest without guilt - it’s fuel, not failure

This episode is a reminder that every entrepreneur experiences peaks and troughs - but what matters most is holding the vision and continuing to move forward.

Resources

Explore becoming a Virtual Assistant:
rocketva.com/starterkit

Learn more about The ROCKET VA™ Academy:
rocketva.com

Email hello@rocketva.com to start your journey with Go High Level

In this episode of The ROCKET VA™ Podcast, Debbie sits down with Laura Rike - Pinterest expert, entrepreneur, and educator - to explore how Pinterest can be a powerful, sustainable tool for SEO and long-term business growth.

With over 16 years of experience in marketing, Laura shares her journey of niching into Pinterest early, building a profitable business rooted in strategy (not burnout) and balancing entrepreneurship alongside motherhood and running a non-profit.

Together, Debbie and Laura unpack why niching is essential for clarity and growth, how Virtual Assistants can use Pinterest to support clients and why systems, automation and even AI play a vital role in building a business that supports your life - not consumes it.

This conversation is a must-listen for business owners, Virtual Assistants and anyone looking to grow with intention, confidence and sustainability.

Tune into this episode to learn more about:

• Why niching down helps you attract the right clients
• How Pinterest works as a search engine (not just social media)
• Why Pinterest is such a powerful tool for SEO and marketing
• How VAs can support clients using Pinterest strategically
• The role of systems, automation and AI in modern businesses
• How to build a sustainable business while balancing motherhood
• Why confidence, action, and continuous learning matter more than perfection
• You’re curious about Pinterest beyond “pretty pins”
  

Laura recently delivered an exclusive Pinterest masterclass inside The ROCKET VA™ Academy, helping VAs and business owners understand how to use Pinterest for SEO, marketing, and client growth.

👉 Learn more about The ROCKET VA™ Academy at https://www.rocketva.com

You can also access Laura’s Pinterest Course here.

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