On this episode of Talking Digital, Jenny De Lacy chats with Rosie Shilo, founder of Virtually Yours, an advocate for the Australian VA industry. Rosie shares insights on the evolution of virtual assistants over the past 20 years and dispels common misconceptions about the role of VAs. From her matchmaking service for businesses to tips on how small business owners can use VAs effectively in 2024, Rosie breaks down the benefits of outsourcing and building a supportive community. Tune in for expert advice on creating a thriving business with the right people in your corner!

The deets:

As the owner of Virtually Yours, Rosie has inspired and mentored hundreds of VAs to run their own successful businesses. As a true advocate for the industry, Rosie not only guides Aussie VAs to deliver exceptional client services, but also works with business owners to show how they can benefit from using a VA – even helping them find their perfect match through her VA Matchmaking service.

Rosie has mentored many new and experienced VAs in their business, and seen them overcome many hurdles to achieve amazing goals. This inspired her to write ‘Reaching for the Stars: a woman’s guide to becoming a Stellar Virtual Assistant‘ and ‘The Outsourcing Secret: A stress-free guide to growing your business’.

Links:

www.virtuallyyours.com.au

The Un-Business Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-un-business-podcast/id1731750169

In this 20 minute solo episode Jenny tackles the topic of how to build your personal brand by creating your 'North Star' core message statement then using it for a bazillion other things in your marketing.

Marketing simplified! No more time wasting guesswork - let's get on with it. I've included examples, and a four step process to come up with your core statement.

Find out more on my website here: https://talkingdigital.com.au

Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jennydelacy

And on Instagram here: https://instagram.com/jennydelacy.talkingdigital

On this episode of Talking Digital with Jenny De Lacy, I cut through the noise and get straight to the point with podcasting expert Lyndal Harris. We talk about why podcasts are still a powerhouse for small businesses in 2024, how to use them as a content machine, and why download numbers don’t tell the full story. If you're ready to learn how to make a podcast work for your business—without the fluff—tune in for real talk and actionable advice you can implement today.

Lyndal is a podcast launch strategist and mentor, and has helped launch more than 250 podcasts in Australia since 2016, when I met her at a business conference (or was that the year after, it's all a blur lets face it).

Have a podcast or want to learn more? Join Lyndal's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/australianpodcasterscollaborative

You can find out more about Lyndal here:

Website: https://lyndalharris.com.au/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndalharris/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastva/

Facebook: https://business.facebook.com/podcastva

In this episode of Talking Digital with Jenny De Lacy, Jenny sits down with Fiona Redding, founder of The Happiness Hunter, for a deep dive into goal setting and overcoming the mindset challenges that hold us back. They share no-nonsense advice on how to set clear, achievable goals, why we self-sabotage, and how to shift from "just surviving" to thriving both in business and life. From daily habits that fuel productivity to the mental blocks that stop us from taking action, this conversation is packed with actionable insights and inspiration for anyone ready to stop faffing around and start achieving. If you're ready to have a crack at making your goals a reality, this episode is for you!

Links: Connect with Fiona on

Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionaredding/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/fiona.redding.3

Website https://www.thehappinesshunter.com

Find The Happiness Hunter and Always With me podcast wherever you listen to your shows