EPISODE · Nov 14, 2025 · 48 MIN
The First 5 Tasks to Hand Off to a VA: Delegate the Drain | Renee Hastings
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How do you know when it is time to get support instead of just trying to push through the overwhelm on your own?Renee Hastings helps overwhelmed business owners get practical support through virtual assistants, and in this episode we talk about what delegation can look like when you need more breathing room, better systems, and less pressure on your shoulders.What Renee shares:How she went from being a single teen mom on welfare to building a VA agencyWhy saying “I’m overwhelmed” is often a real sign you need helpHow to think about hiring support in a more realistic wayThis stuck with me:When Renee said that bringing on a virtual assistant is part of self-care. That lands because for mom entrepreneurs, support is not just about productivity. It is about protecting your energy, creating more peace at home, and stopping the cycle of trying to carry everything alone.More from Renee Hastings:IG @executivehelpnowwww.executivehelpnow.org💡Dive deeper here: www.HeyBossMama.com/024🍓CONNECT WITH MANOUCHKA Instagram LinkedIn The Mompreneur Space Facebook Group Website👋 WHO AM I?Hey, I'm Manouchka Elefant, a business coach for mompreneurs with 15+ years in marketing and a specialization in positive psychology. After becoming a mom, I quickly realized that building a business with kids in the mix takes more than ambition. It takes clear strategy, honest support, and the kind of accountability that helps you actually follow through.That's what led me to create Hey Boss Mama, a space where we talk honestly about business, motherhood, mindset, and what it really takes to stop doubting and start executing. If you're into real talk, smarter marketing, and support that helps you keep moving forward, hit follow for the latest Hey Boss Mama episodes.I'm based in Switzerland, coaching mompreneurs everywhere English is spoken.Mentioned in this episode:More 👀 on your business!Want more clients to find your business, but your marketing still feels reactive? Back to Business is a 6-week mastermind for mompreneurs where we’ll build a realistic visibility plan around your business, your goals, and the time you actually have. By October 19, you’ll know where to show up, what to say, and what to do next, with your first moves already underway. Starts September 14. Only 12 spots!SAVE YOUR SPOT 🔥Back to Business MASTERMIND
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VA curious or VA nervous? Well guess what, hiring a VA is actually part of self-care for mom entrepreneurs! This episode shows how to start small with a VA, buy back time, and keep your voice while you delegate. What you’ll learn: Clear signs you’re ready for support (and how to start with just a few hours) The first 5 tasks to hand off—admin, onboarding/CRM, social templates, longform content, and light nurture A 7-day hand-off sprint for busy weeks (yes, even in chicken-and-egg mode) How “support as self-care” helps you show up better at home and at work About our guest: A former teen mom on welfare who refused to be another statistic, Renee Hastings leads Executive Help Now, a VA agency serving small business owners, creators, and busy executives with admin and production support. In business since 1996, she’s a Business Management grad and former Dale Carnegie leadership coach. Try this next:Grab my free Mompreneur Reset Guide for quick, practical exercises to feel calmer, clearer, and more in control—even on your busiest days: http://www.heybossmama.com/reset (www.HeyBossMama.com/reset) 🗒️ Full show notes http://www.heybossmama.com/024 (www.HeyBossMama.com/024) 👋 WHO AM I? Hey, I’m Manouchka — a business coach who built a new business in the cracks of motherhood. After becoming a mom, I knew I couldn’t go back to biz as usual. I needed a way to grow with clarity, purpose, and limited time. That journey led to Hey Boss Mama — a podcast, a community, and a movement for mompreneurs who want to grow with strategy and joy. If you’re craving real talk, smart marketing, and tools to juggle life and business — you’re in the right place! 💪 🍓FIND ME ON SOCIAL Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/heybossmama (www.instagram.com/heybossmama) Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/manouchkaelefant (www.linkedin.com/in/manouchkaelefant) The Mompreneur Space Community: http://www.facebook.com/groups/heybossmama/ (www.facebook.com/groups/heybossmama) Website: http://www.heybossmama.com (www.HeyBossMama.com)
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