Inner Circle Member Spotlight: Interview with Laurissa Makings from HealthPoint VA

Running a service business is a lot to manage. Add a chronic illness and it can feel impossible before the day has even started. If you've wondered whether building something sustainable is realistic when your capacity changes daily, this episode is for you. In this episode Adrienne Donnelly chats with Laurissa Makings, founder of HealthPoint VA, supporting allied health professionals across Australia. Laurissa shares how she built a niche business while living with multiple chronic health conditions, why honesty with clients has been her greatest asset, and the project she's creating to help others in the chronic illness community find the support they need. You'll hear about:🌱 Niching into allied health from day one and why it worked 🌱 Spoon Theory and managing energy in a client-facing business 🌱 Designing your offers around what you can actually sustain 🌱 Why transparency with clients is a strength, not a liability 🌱 The Spoonie Support Hub and the story behind it You don't have to hide who you are to run a successful business. The right clients will always meet you where you are. 🌱 Join the Seed VA community: Website: seedvirtualassistants.com.au Instagram: @seedvirtualassistants Facebook Group: Seed VA – Australian Virtual Assistant Community Learn more about the Inner Circle: seedvirtualassistants.com.au/innercircle 📲 Connect with Laurissa and HealthPoint VA: Instagram: @healthpointva_ Facebook: Healthpoint VA 🔔 This episode is sponsored by Ready to Boss Legal. Ready to Boss Legal offers easy-to-use legal templates to help protect your business without the stress or high legal fees. Use code SEED10 for 10% off. Visit: www.readytobosslegal.com.au If this episode made you feel a little less alone or gave you something to think about, share it with a fellow business bestie. And don't forget to subscribe so you never miss what's new on Seed to Success. 🌱