Podcast by Catherine Gladwyn - UK Virtual Assistant Trainer
18 April 2026
Do VAs need to blog? No.
But if you want to get exposure to more clients, become noticed by AI (because AI is not going anywhere), want to attract more clients and allow Google to fall in love with you, then your website needs to do more than just sit there, and blogging can help!
In this podcast, I’m talking about:
If you’ve been wondering whether blogging is worth your time as a VA, this one’s for you.
I mention my fast track course, How to Train ChatGPT, in this episode. You can take a look here.
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29 March 2026
Everything evolves, so there's a couple of new recommendations for pieces of software Virtual Assistants would benefit from learning in here.
I also talk about my Canva course, which you can see here.
And, when you've got 60 minutes free, check out the free Kirmada training here.
Like the sound of having Google Workspace to make your VA business even easier to manage? Take a look here.
(I am an affiliate for many products. All of which I only recommend if I use, love and / or see the huge benefit they may bring to us VAs. As an affiliate I may benefit financially if you click one of my links. There will never be any additional cost to you)
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20 January 2026
Some of you have noticed I've missed an episode so I wanted to give an update. Lots of gossip too!
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28 December 2025
You might be surprised to know that becoming a Virtual Assistant costs less than £350, in fact it could be less than that!
Listen to my honest run down of how much it might cost you to become a VA, with clients, sooner rather than later.
In this episode I mention a few things I use and am priviledged to be an affiliate of too, including money off links / codes:
Terms of business and booking forms from KoffeeKlatch. Use discount code CATH10 for 10% off.
PolicyBee for your insurance. Mention my name or use this link for up to 10% off your quote.
ICO registration. Get £5 off if you sign up for their direct debit.
EcoHosting for your website domain and hosting
Katya Varbanova's AI images course
(As an affiliate I may benefit financially if you use any of my codes or links. I only promote products and services I use, and love, myself)
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14 December 2025
How to future proof your Virtual Assistant business and avoid that feast / famine cycle.
Is it possible? Hell yeah!
Not only have I done it, but I've put it to the test about 5 times now over the last ten years.
Let me share some things you can do for your own VA business to keep yours going even when you need to stop.
I mention my second bestselling book, The 20% Rule, in this episode, which you can get from Amazon.
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30 November 2025
Is this your sign to take control of the best years of your life? To step away from the corporate chains?
Becoming a Virtual Assistant could be the best decision you ever make. It was certainly one of mine!
Freedom, flexibility and financial independence aren’t a dream - they’re a business model.
And your journey starts here.
Listen to find out why this journey could lead you to a destination you may never have thought possible.
I mention a few links in this episode which you can find below:
Pick what services you'll offer as a Virtual Assistant here.
Work out how few hours you'll need to work compared to your 9-5 here.
I also refer to my CPD Accredited VA Starter Guide, which you can see here.
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