From Radio to Remote: Sarah Jade on Virtual Assistance & Freedom

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Zach Young, we’re joined by Sarah Jade, a virtual assistant, business support specialist, and mentor helping founders streamline operations and reclaim time. Sarah shares her journey from a fast-paced career in radio broadcasting and the music industry to building a flexible, online business during the 2020 lockdowns. Along the way, she opens up about confidence challenges, career pivots, and how working remotely sparked her decision to step into entrepreneurship.Sarah breaks down what it really means to build a sustainable VA business, from specializing in a niche and delivering high-level support to balancing strategy with mindset. She also dives into her mentorship program for women becoming virtual assistants, explaining her framework that blends energetics, business systems, and action-based strategy. The conversation explores pricing misconceptions in the VA space, standing out in a crowded market, and how working smarter—not harder—can create both impact and freedom.