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Silent Chaos: I’m the Rescuer, not the Damsel in Distress… Right?

Shiela Pialago - September 6, 2021

It’s terrifying, to say the least when you realize you’re working hard every day not for money but for sanity. From where I’m from, this is a conversation better left unsaid because “we’ve got more important things to deal with”. Of course, no one can contest against survival. But for years, this struggle within has […]

AI Assistants: A Threat to Your Virtual Assistant Job?

Shiela Pialago - July 17, 2021

Tonight, we have another very interesting topic that I’d like to share with you because this applies to us, VAs and Freelancers, and how it could shape our future and that it’s something that we need to prepare for or at least foresee the things that we can do so that when changes come around, […]

Getting Out of the Fog

Shiela Pialago - July 17, 2021

“If you can’t describe what you are doing as a process, you don’t know what you’re doing.” ~ W. Edwards Deming What changes have I done most recently to improve my work as a Virtual Assistant and Freelancer? Where do I need to start? Why do I need to do these steps? All these and […]

How To Be a Rockstar VA in 2021: A Virtual Fundraiser Success

Shiela Pialago - July 17, 2021

Back in January, a couple of people reached out to me on social media and asked if I can teach them “how to be a Virtual Assistant (VA)”. Truth be told, I was confused at first because how I got into Virtual Assistance was kind of a twist of fate. Just a quick backstory, I […]

This Year, I Thrived

Shiela Pialago - July 17, 2021

On this day, 20th of March, last year was my last day in Dubai as a Social Media Content Writer for a big travel company. Fortunately, they got me a direct flight from Dubai to Cebu to seek refuge in my home country, The Philippines and a few days after, my country shut its doors […]

The Unedited Truth About Why I Ended a Potentially Great Client Relationship

Shiela Pialago - July 17, 2021

As a Freelance Digital Marketing VA, I get to meet and talk with different kinds of business owners and entrepreneurs. Some instantly click and stick well with me and my personality, some just feel bland and downright “uh-oh” kind of vibe. More recently, I had a very humbling experience with a potentially great client but here’s […]

Longevity: What Keeps Me Thriving in the Digital World?

Shiela Pialago - July 17, 2021

In a world of instant yet fragile connections, how do we achieve longevity? Hey there, Rockstar! This is Shiela once again. Most of the time, I’m on a constant challenge to do better every day for my clients. Even though we’re a million miles away from each other, I make sure all my efforts are […]

Paying It Forward

Shiela Pialago - July 16, 2021

I often get a surprised reaction when I tell another Virtual Assistant or Freelancer that I can refer them to a client without any strings attached… well, I do! Because you know that phrase, “Pay it forward“? You “pay it forward” when you respond to a person’s kindness to you by being kind to someone else. […]