I’m your host, Bre Cain, and I’m here to help you unapologetically book out your business and your life.
When I became a mom over six years ago, I thought that I had to choose between being a mom or having a career. I originally went back to my 9 to 5 and I lasted three months then I realized that my priorities had completely changed. So, I became a stay at home mom and it has been a roller coaster ride over reclaiming my sovereignty within motherhood, womanhood, and entrepreneurship.
I truly believe that as moms, we can have it all; the booming business, being booked out with clients were obsessed with, being present during our time with our children, and having the ability to say yes to what lights us up and no to what doesn’t. I have built a six figure business in part time hours from home alongside my kids & I want to teach you how to do this too! I started my business as a virtual assistant to now helping women get paid & be unapologetic in motherhood. I am here to normalize 5-figure months & moms having it all.
If you want to do that too, get ready for candid conversations on what motherhood and business look like when you decide to claim it all!
Connect with Bre on Instagram @heyitsbrecain
www.breannacain.com/aboutme
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I’m your host, Bre Cain, and I’m here to help you unapologetically book out your business and your life.
When I became a mom over six years ago, I thought that I had to choose between being a mom or having a career. I originally went back to my 9 to 5 and I lasted three months then I realized that my priorities had completely changed. So, I became a stay at home mom and it has been a roller coaster ride over reclaiming my sovereignty within motherhood, womanhood, and entrepreneurship.
I truly believe that as moms, we can have it all; the booming business, being booked out with clients were obsessed with, being present during our time with our children, and having the ability to say yes to what lights us up and no to what doesn’t. I have built a six figure business in part time hours from home alongside my kids & I want to teach you how to do this too! I started my business as a virtual assistant to now helping women get paid & be unapologetic in motherhood. I am here to normalize 5-figure months & moms having it all.
If you want to do that too, get ready for candid conversations on what motherhood and business look like when you decide to claim it all!
Connect with Bre on Instagram @heyitsbrecain
www.breannacain.com/aboutme
93. VA Spotlight Series 2025: Tonya Smith's Journey from Corporate Burnout to 10K+ Months as a Virtual Assistant
Booked Out with Bre
12 minutes 38 seconds
3 months ago
93. VA Spotlight Series 2025: Tonya Smith's Journey from Corporate Burnout to 10K+ Months as a Virtual Assistant
In this episode of Booked Out with Bre, I am so excited to bring you another incredible story from our VA Spotlight Series, featuring the powerhouse, Tonya Smith! Tonya's journey is a raw and inspiring testament to what's possible when you decide you're meant for more, even when life throws its biggest challenges at you.
Tonya went from a high-stress, nearly six-figure corporate project management job to hitting rock bottom personally after an unexpected divorce just 45 days into her marriage. Instead of letting it stop her, she channeled that experience, went all-in on building her virtual assistant business, and in just TWO short months, she went from zero clients to being booked out and scaling to 10K+ months!
Here’s what you’ll hear from Tonya:
Her powerful story of leaving a burnout corporate job and navigating immense personal hardship.
How finding a supportive community became her lifeline and fueled her determination.
The leap of faith she took, including a $30,000 pay cut, to create the space to build her dream.
The exact mindset that took her from "sinking" to "swimming" and achieving rapid success.
How she leveraged the skills she already had to build a thriving business.
Her core message: You are the only person stopping you, and now is your time to play big.
How she continues to scale her virtual assistant business and is now mentoring others to do the same.
Tonya's energy is absolutely magnetic, and her story is proof that no matter what you're facing, you have the power to change your life. If you need a dose of real-talk motivation to go after your dreams, this episode is a must-listen.
Episode Outline:
Welcome Tonya Smith, Founder of Virtually Inspired Assist (01:00)
Tonya's "Before" Story: Corporate Burnout & a Life-Altering Personal Challenge (01:28)
Finding the Vala Community & the Motivation to Swim, Not Sink (02:18)
The Leap of Faith: Leaving a 6-Figure Job for Her Virtual Assistant Dream (04:28)
The "How": Getting Crystal Clear on Her Skills & Supporting Small Businesses (05:17)
The Rapid Success: From Zero Clients to 10K+ Months in Just Two Months (05:59)
Core Message: You Are Meant for More & You're the Only One Stopping You (06:09)
Leveraging Your Everyday Skills for Your Virtual Assistant Business (06:45)
Realizing the Dream: Earning More Than Her Demanding Corporate Job (07:17)
Tonya's Call to Action: Now is Your Time to Stop Playing Small (07:45)
The Power of Community & Believing in Yourself (08:14)
From Burnout to Booked Out to Scaling Her Virtual Assistant Business (08:29)
Next Steps: Mentoring and Empowering Other Virtual Assistants (09:18)
Overcoming Doubt & Canceling Out the Noise from Others (10:09)
A Final Encouragement & Where to Connect with Tonya (10:54)
Closing Remarks (11:55)
Ways to Work with Me:
Follow Me on Instagram
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Become a VA:
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Ways to Work with Tonya:
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/tonya.brownsmith
Website:
https://virtuallyinspiredassist.com
If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it so much if you left a rating and review! This helps us reach more women looking to become a virtual assistant, book out their business, and scale beyond their wildest dreams.
Booked Out with Bre
I’m your host, Bre Cain, and I’m here to help you unapologetically book out your business and your life.
When I became a mom over six years ago, I thought that I had to choose between being a mom or having a career. I originally went back to my 9 to 5 and I lasted three months then I realized that my priorities had completely changed. So, I became a stay at home mom and it has been a roller coaster ride over reclaiming my sovereignty within motherhood, womanhood, and entrepreneurship.
I truly believe that as moms, we can have it all; the booming business, being booked out with clients were obsessed with, being present during our time with our children, and having the ability to say yes to what lights us up and no to what doesn’t. I have built a six figure business in part time hours from home alongside my kids & I want to teach you how to do this too! I started my business as a virtual assistant to now helping women get paid & be unapologetic in motherhood. I am here to normalize 5-figure months & moms having it all.
If you want to do that too, get ready for candid conversations on what motherhood and business look like when you decide to claim it all!
Connect with Bre on Instagram @heyitsbrecain
www.breannacain.com/aboutme
