EPISODE · Apr 7, 2025 · 56 MIN
Tech, Tunes & To-Do Lists: Inside the Life of a Virtual Assistant
from Rad-Ventures! Real Stories. Rad Journeys. · host Radmin Assist
In this episode, I chat with Ilona about her journey from traditional admin roles to becoming a successful virtual assistant. We dive into the realities of client management, the freedom (and chaos) of being your own boss, and the tools that keep her productive—like Google Suite, Canva, and Xero.Chapters:00:00 – Intro: Meet Ilona & Her Journey into Virtual Assistance06:00 – Building a Business: Clients, Niches & Freedom12:09 – Music Matters: How Playlists Fuel Productivity18:00 – Personal Growth, Age & Embracing Change23:55 – Tech Talk: Google Suite vs Microsoft 36530:53 – Done > Perfect: Productivity, Systems & Workflow40:00 – Design Tools: Canva Love & Why It’s Not Everything46:03 – Bookkeeping & Financial Management as a VA51:20 – Big Dreams: Fireworks, the Circus & Life AspirationsWhere to Find IlonaFollow Ilona and find out more about her work:🔗 https://www.ilonamckieva.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilonamckieva💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilona-mckie/Support the ShowIf you're enjoying Rad-Ventures, you can support the podcast and help it grow:☕ Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/c/radminassist 📢 Share, like, and review on your favourite platform – it really helps!🎧 Subscribe so you never miss an episode.
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In this episode, I chat with Ilona about her journey from traditional admin roles to becoming a successful virtual assistant. We dive into the realities of client management, the freedom (and chaos) of being your own boss, and the tools that keep her productive—like Google Suite, Canva, and Xero.Chapters:00:00 – Intro: Meet Ilona & Her Journey into Virtual Assistance06:00 – Building a Business: Clients, Niches & Freedom12:09 – Music Matters: How Playlists Fuel Productivity18:00 – Personal Growth, Age & Embracing Change23:55 – Tech Talk: Google Suite vs Microsoft 36530:53 – Done > Perfect: Productivity, Systems & Workflow40:00 – Design Tools: Canva Love & Why It’s Not Everything46:03 – Bookkeeping & Financial Management as a VA51:20 – Big Dreams: Fireworks, the Circus & Life AspirationsWhere to Find IlonaFollow Ilona and find out more about her work:🔗 https://www.ilonamckieva.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilonamckieva💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilona-mckie/Support the ShowIf you're enjoying Rad-Ventures, you can support the podcast and help it grow:☕ Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/c/radminassist 📢 Share, like, and review on your favourite platform – it really helps!🎧 Subscribe so you never miss an episode.
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