Tech, Tunes & To-Do Lists: Inside the Life of a Virtual Assistant

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Rad-Ventures! Real Stories. Rad Journeys.

Radmin Assist

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🎙️ Real stories. Rad journeys. Rad-Ventures is your backstage pass to the lives of entrepreneurs, creators, and business owners. Hosted by Radmin, each episode explores the highs, lows, and lessons behind building something of your own. From career pivots to creative chaos, it's honest, funny, and always relatable. New episodes every other Thursday at 16:50.

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Tech, Tunes & To-Do Lists: Inside the Life of a Virtual Assistant

Rad-Ventures! Real Stories. Rad Journeys.

56 minutes 16 seconds

7 months ago

Tech, Tunes & To-Do Lists: Inside the Life of a Virtual Assistant

In this episode, I chat with Ilona about her journey from traditional admin roles to becoming a successful virtual assistant. We dive into the realities of client management, the freedom (and chaos) of being your own boss, and the tools that keep her productive—like Google Suite, Canva, and Xero.Chapters:00:00 – Intro: Meet Ilona & Her Journey into Virtual Assistance06:00 – Building a Business: Clients, Niches & Freedom
12:09 – Music Matters: How Playlists Fuel Productivity
18:00 – Personal Growth, Age & Embracing Change
23:55 – Tech Talk: Google Suite vs Microsoft 365
30:53 – Done > Perfect: Productivity, Systems & Workflow
40:00 – Design Tools: Canva Love & Why It’s Not Everything
46:03 – Bookkeeping & Financial Management as a VA
51:20 – Big Dreams: Fireworks, the Circus & Life AspirationsWhere to Find Ilona

Follow Ilona and find out more about her work:
🔗 https://www.ilonamckieva.com
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilonamckieva
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilona-mckie/

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