Today I worked 11 hours 30 minutes instead of my usual 10. Not because I had to, but because I wanted to finish something properly for a client. Freelancing is not always easy. Some days the work feels heavy, the applications feel endless, and progress feels slow. Earlier this evening, one of my clients sent me a message that truly touched me. He shared that he also started as a freelancer and fully understands the struggle. He reminded me that the hard moments are often just another upgrade for my life and skills. That message stayed with me. Many people we admire today also walked through seasons of struggle. Elon Musk slept in the office when Tesla and SpaceX were close to collapse. Oprah Winfrey was told she was not fit for television. Jack Ma was rejected from dozens of jobs before building Alibaba. Their stories prove that difficult seasons are often the foundation of something greater. If you are in a season where things feel hard right now, keep going. Consistency compounds. The extra hours, the rejected applications, the quiet efforts — they are all building something bigger than you can see today. One day at a time. One effort at a time. You will look back and be grateful you didn’t stop.

I’ve just finished my bootcamp and to be honest I think I’m more confused than before😅 When I started my VA journey, I didn’t know where to start, what services to offer, what niche to choose or what kind of clients to look for. So I decided to ask AI to analyse my skills, both soft and hard skills, and my previous work experience. I wanted to understand which skills I already had that I could use as a VA. And the results were amazing! When it came to choosing my niche, I decided to focus on something I’ve been interested in over the last two years: mental and physical wellness. It all started with personal development. I thought about working with coaches, counsellors, yoga and Pilates teachers, and other people in the wellness industry. But during the bootcamp, when it started talking about how to position your services, I thought maybe I should focus on an industry I already know because I’ve worked in it before. So my question is: do you think it’s better to choose an industry you already have experience in, or one you’re interested in because it’s something you’ve personally experienced and enjoyed?

Okay, let's be real. How many times have you typed out your rate, stared at it, deleted it, typed it again... and then closed the laptop and went to make a snack instead? Yeah. We've all been there. Here's the thing. Netflix doesn't send you a three-paragraph apology when its price goes up. It just goes, "Hey, your plan's going up. See ya." And THAT is the energy I want you to bring this week. So here's your challenge: ✅ Just starting out? Drop the hourly rate you've calculated (or the one you're working up to). ✅ Already have clients? Drop the rate you're moving to in January. (Yes, January. Right now is the smack dab perfect time to tell them.) Any currency works. Then add one sentence on how it felt to type it. Terrifying? Weirdly empowering? Both? All valid. House rules: no judging, lots of cheering. And if you're not sure your number is right, say so. Somebody in here has been exactly where you are. Bing, bang, boom. Let's see those numbers!

Tell me: what's one thing that went right this week? Don't tell me about the big stuff. The small stuff counts! Maybe you... ✅ Sent your first pitch ✅ Booked a discovery call ✅ Finished a lesson in Start Here ✅ Finally wrote down your rate ✅ Said no to scope creep Post your win below in one or two lines. If it feels tiny, even better; that's where momentum starts! I'll be reading every single one, and a few of them are getting a shout-out in our next live. And remember: YOU. GOT. THIS.

Hi! @Everyone!thanks for joining me here Erin🙏