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Remote Work Europe has been busy, and this episode is a clear catch-up after a long gap.

I share what I’ve been building for jobseekers, why remote hiring still runs on trust signals, and what support is now available if you want help getting hired and staying hired.

What I cover

• Why remote job searches often stall, even for capable candidates
• The new book: Remote Readiness for Jobseekers: Get hired and build a sustainable remote career
• How Remote Work Europe Connected supports jobseekers with curated roles and an async book study
• The 2026 review contest, and how to enter

Links mentioned

• Book overview: https://www.remoteworkeurope.eu/insights/remote-readiness-jobseekers-book
• Buy the book already: at https://geni.us/Jj1Wl
• Connected job club overview: https://www.remoteworkeurope.eu/insights/jobseeker-connected-jobclub
• Review contest 2026 (deadline 28 February 2026, 23:59 CET): https://www.remoteworkeurope.eu/review-contest-2026
• Remote Clarity Day (the review contest prize) https://www.remoteworkeurope.eu/remote-clarity-day

If you’re deciding where to start

• Want the full framework? Start with the book page.
• Want structure, curated opportunities, and community while you job hunt? Start with Connected.
• Already read the book and found it useful? Leave a review and enter the contest.

Thanks for listening, and if you’d like more episodes, message me with the topics you’d find most useful next.

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Here in Europe, it's time to relax into the hot days and nights, and enjoy time with family, friends, and community.

But don't worry, we're planning some great episodes to welcome you back in September, so make sure you stay subscribed to Remote Work Europe!

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Today's episode is a challenge to reshape your understanding of freelancing versus traditional remote jobs. Our guest, Hannah Dixon from the Virtual Excellence Academy, challenges the so-called freedoms of remote roles by exposing their hidden constraints like geographic limitations and rigid hours, compared with the liberties freelancing can offer. Through Hannah’s personal experience and her inspiring journey from a virtual assistant to a community builder and educator, listeners will gain a fresh perspective on creating a career that aligns with personal passions and strengths.

Hannah and Maya discuss the genesis of the "Five-Day VA" challenge, a transformative program that has empowered over 30,000 people to secure their first clients and build sustainable freelance businesses, using skills they already have. Whether you're juggling the decision to leave a traditional job or seeking to enhance your current freelance gig, this episode provides tangible strategies and first-hand stories to guide you towards a fulfilling, balanced work-life.

The conversation also explores the community aspects of remote working, recognizing the pivotal role of intentional social connections in combating isolation. Our reflections on maintaining relationships through digital means offer valuable insights for fostering a supportive network while working from home, whether through the Virtual Excellence Academy, Remote Work Europe, or a community of interest each listener can create around themselves.. Additionally, we tackle the risks and rewards of freelancing, from financial uncertainties to the joy of aligning work with your curiosity and mastery.

Enjoy this discussion which takes an honest look at the complexities of remote work and freelancing, while reflecting on the rewards of building a career rooted in authenticity and passion.

Missed the present 5-Day challenge with the VEA? No problem, get on the waitlist for next time!

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Keep in touch with everything we do at https://remoteworkeurope.eu