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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>The Rockstar VA Podcast</title><link>http://shielapialago.com/the-rockstar-va-podcast/</link><description><![CDATA[Hosted by Shiela Pialago, the Rockstar VA Podcast empowers Virtual Assistants and Freelancers to thrive in the digital realm. Dive into actionable insights from industry leaders, success stories from top-performing VAs, and proven strategies to boost productivity, uphold ethics, and maximize remote work efficiency.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4597101/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Careers</category><copyright>Shiela Pialago</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fdc90a53900912896f8ebcbade9db37f.jpg</url><title>The Rockstar VA Podcast</title><link>http://shielapialago.com/the-rockstar-va-podcast/</link></image><lastBuildDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 11:05:14 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Shiela Pialago</itunes:name><itunes:email>therockstarvapodcast@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fdc90a53900912896f8ebcbade9db37f.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Hosted by Shiela Pialago, the Rockstar VA Podcast empowers Virtual Assistants and Freelancers to thrive in the digital realm. Dive into actionable insights from industry leaders, success stories from top-performing VAs, and proven strategies to boost...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hosted by Shiela Pialago, the Rockstar VA Podcast empowers Virtual Assistants and Freelancers to thrive in the digital realm. Dive into actionable insights from industry leaders, success stories from top-performing VAs, and proven strategies to boost productivity, uphold ethics, and maximize remote work efficiency.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Careers"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Business"/><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Entrepreneurship"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>serial</itunes:type><item><title>#1 Welcome to the Rockstar VA Podcast! | What is a Rockstar VA?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-welcome-to-the-rockstar-va-podcast-what-is-a-rockstar-va--41749764</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to the Rockstar VA Podcast with Shiela Pialago! <br /><br />Hi, I'm Shiela! I'm a Virtual Assistant and Freelancer for over 6 years now (at least as of the time of writing) and I'm so excited to finally launch this show. <br /><br />In the first episode, I will cover:<br />- Introduction of the Podcast Show<br />- Brief Background about Shiela Pialago, the Podcast Host<br />- What you can expect from the podcast<br />- Question of the Day: What sets a Rockstar VA apart from regular VAs?<br />- C.P.R. - Core Values of a Rockstar VA<br /><br />Don't forget to FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE!<br />For inquiries, email me at therockstarvapodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />DISCLAIMER: The Rockstar VA Podcast is a personal and independent initiative by Shiela Pialago to provide an insightful and practical discussion all about Virtual Assistance and Freelancing; thus, supporting her advocacy for continuous learning and bridging of local and foreign professionals to business owners all over the world.<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers and Edit by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41749764</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2020 21:36:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41749764/ep_1_welcome_to_the_rockstar_va_podcast.mp3" length="24969265" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Welcome to the Rockstar VA Podcast with Shiela Pialago! 

Hi, I'm Shiela! I'm a Virtual Assistant and Freelancer for over 6 years now (at least as of the time of writing) and I'm so excited to finally launch this show. 

In the first episode, I will...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to the Rockstar VA Podcast with Shiela Pialago! <br /><br />Hi, I'm Shiela! I'm a Virtual Assistant and Freelancer for over 6 years now (at least as of the time of writing) and I'm so excited to finally launch this show. <br /><br />In the first episode, I will cover:<br />- Introduction of the Podcast Show<br />- Brief Background about Shiela Pialago, the Podcast Host<br />- What you can expect from the podcast<br />- Question of the Day: What sets a Rockstar VA apart from regular VAs?<br />- C.P.R. - Core Values of a Rockstar VA<br /><br />Don't forget to FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE!<br />For inquiries, email me at therockstarvapodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />DISCLAIMER: The Rockstar VA Podcast is a personal and independent initiative by Shiela Pialago to provide an insightful and practical discussion all about Virtual Assistance and Freelancing; thus, supporting her advocacy for continuous learning and bridging of local and foreign professionals to business owners all over the world.<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers and Edit by: Drae Cerna]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1561</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>freelancer,freelancing,onlinejobspodcast,podcastforva,podcastforvirtualassistant,podcastforvirtualassistants,shielapialago,therockstarvapodcast,virtualassistance,virtualassistant</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/759d02e8a1dbd9bce77e876ef0f1c55d.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#2 Are You Still Relevant To Your Target Clients?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-are-you-still-relevant-to-your-target-clients--41750057</link><description><![CDATA[How relevant are you to your potential client? What does it even mean to be relevant and why is it important?<br /><br />I've been rejected so many times and more recently, I've hit rock bottom thanks to COVID. But the best thing about hitting rock bottom is that your only way is UP!<br /><br />Yes! But this year, I've also realised what I have been doing wrong all this time, why my profile is only fitting in and not standing out!<br /><br />So in this episode, join me as we deep-dive into how I've applied relevance into my work as a VA and Freelancer. We'll also do a mini-workshop on how you can start to be more relevant with your resume, application, cover letter, and proposal! <br /><br />Don't forget, our Question of the Day is GOLD!<br /><br />FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE! I will release a boatload of insights and strategies in each of the episodes every 2 weeks!<br /><br />DISCLAIMER: The Rockstar VA Podcast is a personal and independent initiative by Shiela Pialago to provide an insightful and practical discussion all about Virtual Assistance and Freelancing; thus, supporting her advocacy for continuous learning and bridging of local and foreign professionals to business owners all over the world.<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers and Edit by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41750057</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2020 18:02:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41750057/ep_2_the_almighty_relevance.mp3" length="19157164" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>How relevant are you to your potential client? What does it even mean to be relevant and why is it important?

I've been rejected so many times and more recently, I've hit rock bottom thanks to COVID. But the best thing about hitting rock bottom is...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[How relevant are you to your potential client? What does it even mean to be relevant and why is it important?<br /><br />I've been rejected so many times and more recently, I've hit rock bottom thanks to COVID. But the best thing about hitting rock bottom is that your only way is UP!<br /><br />Yes! But this year, I've also realised what I have been doing wrong all this time, why my profile is only fitting in and not standing out!<br /><br />So in this episode, join me as we deep-dive into how I've applied relevance into my work as a VA and Freelancer. We'll also do a mini-workshop on how you can start to be more relevant with your resume, application, cover letter, and proposal! <br /><br />Don't forget, our Question of the Day is GOLD!<br /><br />FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE! I will release a boatload of insights and strategies in each of the episodes every 2 weeks!<br /><br />DISCLAIMER: The Rockstar VA Podcast is a personal and independent initiative by Shiela Pialago to provide an insightful and practical discussion all about Virtual Assistance and Freelancing; thus, supporting her advocacy for continuous learning and bridging of local and foreign professionals to business owners all over the world.<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers and Edit by: Drae Cerna]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1198</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>freelancing,frelancer,howtoberelevant,podcastforfreelancers,podcastforvirtualassistance,podcastforvirtualassistants,podcasting,relevance,therockstarvapodcast,virtualassistance</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c6b80006a963484ea6c4c102f2ef3a4f.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#3 Game-Changing Pitch Secrets That Win Clients with Kimi Brown</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-game-changing-pitch-secrets-that-win-clients-with-kimi-brown--42325932</link><description><![CDATA[Online Communication is the cornerstone of our success and longevity as Rockstar VAs. <br /><br />In this episode, Kim Brown, the CEO of Gr8CollaborationVA, talks about the most practical approaches to a potential client online and how to address virtual barriers when communicating with your current clients.<br /><br />PLUS, Kim talks about how she weeds out the Rockstar VAs among the pile of applications for her VA business. <br /><br />Don't forget, our Question of the Day is GOLD!<br /><br />FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE! I will release a boatload of insights and strategies in each of the episodes every 2 weeks! For podcast inquiries, feedback, and guestings, email me at therockstarvapodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />DISCLAIMER: The Rockstar VA Podcast is a personal and independent initiative by Shiela Pialago to provide an insightful and practical discussion all about Virtual Assistance and Freelancing; thus, supporting her advocacy for continuous learning and bridging of local and foreign professionals to business owners all over the world.<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers and Edit by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42325932</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2020 22:28:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42325932/ep_3_effective_online_communication.mp3" length="42382638" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Online Communication is the cornerstone of our success and longevity as Rockstar VAs. 

In this episode, Kim Brown, the CEO of Gr8CollaborationVA, talks about the most practical approaches to a potential client online and how to address virtual...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Online Communication is the cornerstone of our success and longevity as Rockstar VAs. <br /><br />In this episode, Kim Brown, the CEO of Gr8CollaborationVA, talks about the most practical approaches to a potential client online and how to address virtual barriers when communicating with your current clients.<br /><br />PLUS, Kim talks about how she weeds out the Rockstar VAs among the pile of applications for her VA business. <br /><br />Don't forget, our Question of the Day is GOLD!<br /><br />FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE! I will release a boatload of insights and strategies in each of the episodes every 2 weeks! For podcast inquiries, feedback, and guestings, email me at therockstarvapodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />DISCLAIMER: The Rockstar VA Podcast is a personal and independent initiative by Shiela Pialago to provide an insightful and practical discussion all about Virtual Assistance and Freelancing; thus, supporting her advocacy for continuous learning and bridging of local and foreign professionals to business owners all over the world.<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers and Edit by: Drae Cerna]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2649</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>digitalmarketing,freelancing,podcast,therockstarvapodcast,virtualassistance</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/92bf8039bd64e818a0e4bf7c0abf8753.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#4 Overworked? Simple Guide To Better Work Habits with Dave Ruel</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-overworked-simple-guide-to-better-work-habits-with-dave-ruel--42580156</link><description><![CDATA[Why are VAs prone to burnout? In this episode, we have our Rockstar Mentor, Dave Ruel -- a former competitive physique athlete turned serial entrepreneur, author, speaker, and leadership mentor, sharing his best strategies to win over workaholism and promote productivity in the online workplace. <br /><br />Listen as we cover:<br /><br />✅ Workaholism of VAs and Freelancers<br />✅ Dealing with Distractions<br />✅ HOT Productivity Strategies<br /><br />Don't forget, our Question of the Day is GOLD!<br /><br />FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE! I will release a boatload of insights and strategies in each of the episodes every 2 weeks! For podcast inquiries, feedback, and guestings, email me at therockstarvapodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />SPEAKER BACKGROUND:<br />Dave Ruel is a former competitive physique athlete turned serial entrepreneur, author, speaker, and leadership mentor.<br /><br />After founding and growing multi-million dollar online companies in the field of health, fitness and sports nutrition for nearly a decade, Dave saw the dark side of entrepreneurship gradually rob him of his freedom, leaving him burned out and unfulfilled. Refusing to conform to a broken business culture that promotes workaholism and non-stop hustle, Dave created a sustainable structure and systems for his life and business to reclaim his freedom without sacrificing the growth of his companies.<br /><br />Fueled by his passion for entrepreneurship and human performance, he launched Effic, an innovative leadership development company that helps busy entrepreneurs maximize their impact and freedom.<br /><br />Following his “efficiency first” philosophy to entrepreneurial productivity and performance, Dave developed a powerful methodology that he sums up in the best-selling book Done By Noon - How To Achieve More By Noon Than Other Entrepreneurs In A Full Day.<br /><br />Effic's systems, frameworks and tools, including the Effic Planner, are now used by thousands of entrepreneurs all around the world. Effic has also built a fast-growing network of Effic Certified Partners who teach the methodology on 3 continents, in countries including Australia, the United Kingdom, Norway, Canada, and the USA. <br /><br />Visit www.daveruel.com for more info!<br /><br />DISCLAIMER: The Rockstar VA Podcast is a personal and independent initiative by Shiela Pialago to provide an insightful and practical discussion all about Virtual Assistance and Freelancing; thus, supporting her advocacy for continuous learning and bridging of local and foreign professionals to business owners all over the world.<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers and Edit by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42580156</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Dec 2020 11:00:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42580156/ep_4_workaholism_vs_productivity_with_dave_ruel.mp3" length="30395113" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Why are VAs prone to burnout? In this episode, we have our Rockstar Mentor, Dave Ruel -- a former competitive physique athlete turned serial entrepreneur, author, speaker, and leadership mentor, sharing his best strategies to win over workaholism and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Why are VAs prone to burnout? In this episode, we have our Rockstar Mentor, Dave Ruel -- a former competitive physique athlete turned serial entrepreneur, author, speaker, and leadership mentor, sharing his best strategies to win over workaholism and promote productivity in the online workplace. <br /><br />Listen as we cover:<br /><br />✅ Workaholism of VAs and Freelancers<br />✅ Dealing with Distractions<br />✅ HOT Productivity Strategies<br /><br />Don't forget, our Question of the Day is GOLD!<br /><br />FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE! I will release a boatload of insights and strategies in each of the episodes every 2 weeks! For podcast inquiries, feedback, and guestings, email me at therockstarvapodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />SPEAKER BACKGROUND:<br />Dave Ruel is a former competitive physique athlete turned serial entrepreneur, author, speaker, and leadership mentor.<br /><br />After founding and growing multi-million dollar online companies in the field of health, fitness and sports nutrition for nearly a decade, Dave saw the dark side of entrepreneurship gradually rob him of his freedom, leaving him burned out and unfulfilled. Refusing to conform to a broken business culture that promotes workaholism and non-stop hustle, Dave created a sustainable structure and systems for his life and business to reclaim his freedom without sacrificing the growth of his companies.<br /><br />Fueled by his passion for entrepreneurship and human performance, he launched Effic, an innovative leadership development company that helps busy entrepreneurs maximize their impact and freedom.<br /><br />Following his “efficiency first” philosophy to entrepreneurial productivity and performance, Dave developed a powerful methodology that he sums up in the best-selling book Done By Noon - How To Achieve More By Noon Than Other Entrepreneurs In A Full Day.<br /><br />Effic's systems, frameworks and tools, including the Effic Planner, are now used by thousands of entrepreneurs all around the world. Effic has also built a fast-growing network of Effic Certified Partners who teach the methodology on 3 continents, in countries including Australia, the United Kingdom, Norway, Canada, and the USA. <br /><br />Visit www.daveruel.com for more info!<br /><br />DISCLAIMER: The Rockstar VA Podcast is a personal and independent initiative by Shiela Pialago to provide an insightful and practical discussion all about Virtual Assistance and Freelancing; thus, supporting her advocacy for continuous learning and bridging of local and foreign professionals to business owners all over the world.<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers and Edit by: Drae Cerna]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1900</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>burnout,freelancer,freelancing,productivity,therockstarva,therockstarvapodcast,va,virtualassistance,virtualassistant,workaholism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f8569e2f3e5aae5a4142f7ea380cdf35.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#5 Time Management: How a Boss Mom Does It with May Martin</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-time-management-how-a-boss-mom-does-it-with-may-martin--42822287</link><description><![CDATA[How do VA Moms manage their time? In this episode, I will be speaking with a Rockstar VA Mom, May Martin, a mom of 4 toddlers and the CEO &amp; Founder of MomsAtWork, share her tested-and-proven strategies on how she effectively juggles her personal and professional roles!<br /><br />Listen as we talk about:<br /><br />✅ Her experiences going through the pandemic as a VA and a Mom (of 4 young kiddos)<br />✅ Her strategies to manage her time as a mom, as a wife, as a VA, and as a business owner<br />✅ Her Book for VA Moms, "Become a Virtual Boss Mom in 30 Days or Less"<br /><br />Don't forget, our Question of the Day is GOLD!<br /><br />FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE! I will release a boatload of insights and strategies in each of the episodes every 2 weeks! For podcast inquiries, feedback, and guestings, email me at therockstarvapodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Get the "Become a Virtual Boss Mom in 30 Days or Less" Book here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/617136922174650/permalink/679469102608098/<br /><br />DISCLAIMER: The Rockstar VA Podcast is a personal and independent initiative by Shiela Pialago to provide an insightful and practical discussion all about Virtual Assistance and Freelancing; thus, supporting her advocacy for continuous learning and bridging of local and foreign professionals to business owners all over the world.<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers and Edit by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42822287</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2021 04:09:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42822287/ep_5_va_moms_queens_of_time_management.mp3" length="26104320" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>How do VA Moms manage their time? In this episode, I will be speaking with a Rockstar VA Mom, May Martin, a mom of 4 toddlers and the CEO &amp;amp; Founder of MomsAtWork, share her tested-and-proven strategies on how she effectively juggles her personal...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[How do VA Moms manage their time? In this episode, I will be speaking with a Rockstar VA Mom, May Martin, a mom of 4 toddlers and the CEO &amp; Founder of MomsAtWork, share her tested-and-proven strategies on how she effectively juggles her personal and professional roles!<br /><br />Listen as we talk about:<br /><br />✅ Her experiences going through the pandemic as a VA and a Mom (of 4 young kiddos)<br />✅ Her strategies to manage her time as a mom, as a wife, as a VA, and as a business owner<br />✅ Her Book for VA Moms, "Become a Virtual Boss Mom in 30 Days or Less"<br /><br />Don't forget, our Question of the Day is GOLD!<br /><br />FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE! I will release a boatload of insights and strategies in each of the episodes every 2 weeks! For podcast inquiries, feedback, and guestings, email me at therockstarvapodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Get the "Become a Virtual Boss Mom in 30 Days or Less" Book here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/617136922174650/permalink/679469102608098/<br /><br />DISCLAIMER: The Rockstar VA Podcast is a personal and independent initiative by Shiela Pialago to provide an insightful and practical discussion all about Virtual Assistance and Freelancing; thus, supporting her advocacy for continuous learning and bridging of local and foreign professionals to business owners all over the world.<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers and Edit by: Drae Cerna]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1632</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bossmom,freelance,freelancer,freelancing,mompreneur,motherhood,onlinejobs,parenting,therockstarvapodcast,virtualassistance,virtualassistant</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5c2350d3c686a103d15fbfc82504afba.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#6 Personal Branding: What Makes a Rockstar Online Profile?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-personal-branding-what-makes-a-rockstar-online-profile--43063919</link><description><![CDATA["You never get a second chance to make a first impression — make it one that will set you apart, build trust and reflect who you are."<br /><br />It's 2021, how powerful is your brand? Yes, Rockstar VAs also need to market themselves better this year now that the world is turning more digital than ever.<br /><br />In this episode, I will share with you my white-hat strategies of branding as a Rockstar VA in terms of:<br />✅ Aesthetics<br />✅ Core Values<br />✅ Digital Presence<br /><br />I will share with you the most effective ways on how I have branded myself and grew myself as the Rockstar VA for my clients too!<br /><br />Don't forget, our Question of the Day is GOLD!<br /><br />FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE! I will release a boatload of insights and strategies in each of the episodes every 2 weeks! For podcast inquiries, feedback, and guestings, email me at therockstarvapodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />NOTE: The Rockstar VA Podcast is a personal and independent initiative by Shiela Pialago to provide an insightful and practical discussion all about Virtual Assistance and Freelancing; thus, supporting her advocacy for continuous learning and bridging of local and foreign professionals and business owners all over the world.<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43063919</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2021 14:03:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43063919/ep_6_powerful_branding_for_rockstar_vas_and_freelancers.mp3" length="30459484" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"You never get a second chance to make a first impression — make it one that will set you apart, build trust and reflect who you are."

It's 2021, how powerful is your brand? Yes, Rockstar VAs also need to market themselves better this year now that...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["You never get a second chance to make a first impression — make it one that will set you apart, build trust and reflect who you are."<br /><br />It's 2021, how powerful is your brand? Yes, Rockstar VAs also need to market themselves better this year now that the world is turning more digital than ever.<br /><br />In this episode, I will share with you my white-hat strategies of branding as a Rockstar VA in terms of:<br />✅ Aesthetics<br />✅ Core Values<br />✅ Digital Presence<br /><br />I will share with you the most effective ways on how I have branded myself and grew myself as the Rockstar VA for my clients too!<br /><br />Don't forget, our Question of the Day is GOLD!<br /><br />FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE! I will release a boatload of insights and strategies in each of the episodes every 2 weeks! For podcast inquiries, feedback, and guestings, email me at therockstarvapodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />NOTE: The Rockstar VA Podcast is a personal and independent initiative by Shiela Pialago to provide an insightful and practical discussion all about Virtual Assistance and Freelancing; thus, supporting her advocacy for continuous learning and bridging of local and foreign professionals and business owners all over the world.<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1904</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>branding,freelancer,freelancing,personalbranding,podcast,podcasting,shielapialago,therockstarva,therockstarvapodcast,virtualassistance,virtualassistant</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/dab0b6f48c08a96255035fbdb3e9423e.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#7 Do Certifications and Experience Weigh the Same? with Julmar Locsin</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-do-certifications-and-experience-weigh-the-same-with-julmar-locsin--43320584</link><description><![CDATA[Are you a VA who has the skills but don't have the experience yet? Are you an experienced VA who is wondering if you should niche down or expand your horizon? Or are you a little bit of both?<br />.<br />Tune into my latest episode with Mrs. Julmar Grace Locsin, the Principal Owner at Surge Digital Agency and the Owner of the Filipino Virtual Assistance Consultancy having 25,000 students around the globe and an online group with over 130,000 active members, as we deep-dive into:<br /><br />✔️ How Formal Training and Certifications Benefit a VA or Freelancer and Are They Worth It?<br />✔️ Profession and Education-Based Skills vs Training and Skill-Based Experience: What's the Difference?<br />✔️ Client Preference: VA with Experience vs No Experience?<br />✔️ Experienced VAs: To Niche or To Expand?<br />✔️ Hottest Skillsets to Acquire for 2021<br />✔️ How Mentorship Helps a Rockstar VA<br />✔️ AND MORE!<br /><br />The Rockstar VA Podcast with Shiela Pialago is available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Soundcloud, and more!<br /><br />About Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com<br /><br />Subscribe and Follow!<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43320584</guid><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:18:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43320584/ep_7_skills_and_experience_with_julmar_grace_locsin.mp3" length="44766282" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Are you a VA who has the skills but don't have the experience yet? Are you an experienced VA who is wondering if you should niche down or expand your horizon? Or are you a little bit of both?
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Tune into my latest episode with Mrs. Julmar Grace...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you a VA who has the skills but don't have the experience yet? Are you an experienced VA who is wondering if you should niche down or expand your horizon? Or are you a little bit of both?<br />.<br />Tune into my latest episode with Mrs. Julmar Grace Locsin, the Principal Owner at Surge Digital Agency and the Owner of the Filipino Virtual Assistance Consultancy having 25,000 students around the globe and an online group with over 130,000 active members, as we deep-dive into:<br /><br />✔️ How Formal Training and Certifications Benefit a VA or Freelancer and Are They Worth It?<br />✔️ Profession and Education-Based Skills vs Training and Skill-Based Experience: What's the Difference?<br />✔️ Client Preference: VA with Experience vs No Experience?<br />✔️ Experienced VAs: To Niche or To Expand?<br />✔️ Hottest Skillsets to Acquire for 2021<br />✔️ How Mentorship Helps a Rockstar VA<br />✔️ AND MORE!<br /><br />The Rockstar VA Podcast with Shiela Pialago is available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Soundcloud, and more!<br /><br />About Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com<br /><br />Subscribe and Follow!<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2798</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,businessowner,careers,digitalmarketing,filipinova,freelancer,freelancing,shielapialago,therockstarva,therockstarvapodcast,virtualassistance,virtualassistant</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/dc300481d34b1b5d252db4f72c1c4e27.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#8 Courageous Visibility with Lisa Barry</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-courageous-visibility-with-lisa-barry--43564143</link><description><![CDATA[How Visible Are You? 👀<br /><br />Whether you're still sending out proposals to potential clients or you're already busy promoting your clients' businesses online, our own visibility is often overlooked. It's almost like forgetting to water and grow ourselves in this 'space' that we live in! <br /><br />Join me in my latest episode with the Queen of Courageous Visibility herself, Lisa Barry as we deep-dive into:<br />✔️ Courageous Visibility for Lisa Barry<br />✔️ The Importance and Impact of Being Visible to Rockstar VAs and Freelancers<br />✔️ How to overcome mental and emotional barriers<br />✔️ Key takeaways and impacts of being courageously visible<br /><br />AND MORE!<br /><br />The Rockstar VA Podcast with Shiela Pialago is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more!<br /><br />About Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com<br /><br />Subscribe and Follow!<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43564143</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2021 02:53:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43564143/ep_8_courageous_visibility_with_lisa_barry.mp3" length="41972555" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>How Visible Are You? 👀

Whether you're still sending out proposals to potential clients or you're already busy promoting your clients' businesses online, our own visibility is often overlooked. It's almost like forgetting to water and grow ourselves...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[How Visible Are You? 👀<br /><br />Whether you're still sending out proposals to potential clients or you're already busy promoting your clients' businesses online, our own visibility is often overlooked. It's almost like forgetting to water and grow ourselves in this 'space' that we live in! <br /><br />Join me in my latest episode with the Queen of Courageous Visibility herself, Lisa Barry as we deep-dive into:<br />✔️ Courageous Visibility for Lisa Barry<br />✔️ The Importance and Impact of Being Visible to Rockstar VAs and Freelancers<br />✔️ How to overcome mental and emotional barriers<br />✔️ Key takeaways and impacts of being courageously visible<br /><br />AND MORE!<br /><br />The Rockstar VA Podcast with Shiela Pialago is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more!<br /><br />About Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com<br /><br />Subscribe and Follow!<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2624</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>branding,business,career,digitalmarketing,freelancing,personalbranding,podcastforfreelancers,podcastforvirtualassistants,podcasting,virtualassistance,virtualassistant,visibility</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/758c88e9bc97e685f4af72f2e94ad90d.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#9 How To Win a U.S. Client with Jason Rigby</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-how-to-win-a-u-s-client-with-jason-rigby--43778433</link><description><![CDATA[How much do you know about U.S. clients really? Do you know about their pet peeves in the virtual workplace? Do you know that they would adore you if you ask them sensible questions and clarifications about the tasks (which might feel either awkward, unconventional, or worse, disrespectful for us from the East side of the world)? <br /><br />In fact, why do a lot of (Filipino) VAs still struggle to win a U.S. client? <br /><br />Well, tune into my latest episode with Jason Rigby, the CMO of the global tech company, Tartle.co and a high-ticket digital marketing agency owner based in the U.S. and take note of his fresh and career-changing insights from his 2021 experience of hiring VAs and Freelancers from the Philippines. <br /><br />PLUS, he shared the EASIEST insider tips and techniques on how you can engage and strengthen your relationship with your clients, U.S. or otherwise. <br /><br />DISCLAIMER: This episode is NOT recommended to the easily offended.<br /><br />The Rockstar VA Podcast with Shiela Pialago is available on my website: www.shielapialago.com/the-rockstar-va-podcast.<br /><br />You can also find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more!<br /><br />About Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com<br /><br />Subscribe and Follow!<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43778433</guid><pubDate>Sun, 07 Mar 2021 18:11:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43778433/ep_9_how_to_win_a_u_s_client.mp3" length="103688393" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>How much do you know about U.S. clients really? Do you know about their pet peeves in the virtual workplace? Do you know that they would adore you if you ask them sensible questions and clarifications about the tasks (which might feel either awkward,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[How much do you know about U.S. clients really? Do you know about their pet peeves in the virtual workplace? Do you know that they would adore you if you ask them sensible questions and clarifications about the tasks (which might feel either awkward, unconventional, or worse, disrespectful for us from the East side of the world)? <br /><br />In fact, why do a lot of (Filipino) VAs still struggle to win a U.S. client? <br /><br />Well, tune into my latest episode with Jason Rigby, the CMO of the global tech company, Tartle.co and a high-ticket digital marketing agency owner based in the U.S. and take note of his fresh and career-changing insights from his 2021 experience of hiring VAs and Freelancers from the Philippines. <br /><br />PLUS, he shared the EASIEST insider tips and techniques on how you can engage and strengthen your relationship with your clients, U.S. or otherwise. <br /><br />DISCLAIMER: This episode is NOT recommended to the easily offended.<br /><br />The Rockstar VA Podcast with Shiela Pialago is available on my website: www.shielapialago.com/the-rockstar-va-podcast.<br /><br />You can also find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more!<br /><br />About Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com<br /><br />Subscribe and Follow!<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6481</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>freelancer,freelancing,gettingaclient,podcast,podcastforfreelancer,podcastforvas,therockstarvapodcast,virtualassistance,virtualassistant</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/dcbca9de73b1b018513a8acb819c4360.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#10 VA Career Stability with Cydelle Stewart</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-va-career-stability-with-cydelle-stewart--43979646</link><description><![CDATA[Is Virtual Assistance a good career for the long-term? What is the key to Virtual Assistant Longevity and maintain a stable source of income?<br /><br />Online Business Expert, Virtual Assistant Coach, and Founder of VA Agency, Onit! Communications, Cydelle Stewart shares her inspirational journey on switching from the corporate to the virtual assistance world!<br /><br />With over 27 years of experience as a Business Operations Architect and 11 years of running her VA Business in London (UK), Cydelle also talked about how she found and maintained strong, long-term relationships with the 'right' clients. <br /><br />Check out Cydelle Stewart here: https://www.cydellestewart.com/<br /><br />Get to know Shiela here: https://www.shielapialago.com<br /><br />The Rockstar VA Podcast with Shiela Pialago is available on my website: www.shielapialago.com/the-rockstar-va-podcast.<br /><br />You can also find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more!<br /><br />Subscribe and Follow!<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43979646</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2021 13:56:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43979646/ep_10_finding_stability_and_long_term_professional_relationships.mp3" length="38806935" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Is Virtual Assistance a good career for the long-term? What is the key to Virtual Assistant Longevity and maintain a stable source of income?

Online Business Expert, Virtual Assistant Coach, and Founder of VA Agency, Onit! Communications, Cydelle...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Is Virtual Assistance a good career for the long-term? What is the key to Virtual Assistant Longevity and maintain a stable source of income?<br /><br />Online Business Expert, Virtual Assistant Coach, and Founder of VA Agency, Onit! Communications, Cydelle Stewart shares her inspirational journey on switching from the corporate to the virtual assistance world!<br /><br />With over 27 years of experience as a Business Operations Architect and 11 years of running her VA Business in London (UK), Cydelle also talked about how she found and maintained strong, long-term relationships with the 'right' clients. <br /><br />Check out Cydelle Stewart here: https://www.cydellestewart.com/<br /><br />Get to know Shiela here: https://www.shielapialago.com<br /><br />The Rockstar VA Podcast with Shiela Pialago is available on my website: www.shielapialago.com/the-rockstar-va-podcast.<br /><br />You can also find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more!<br /><br />Subscribe and Follow!<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2426</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>digitalmarketing,freelancing,freelancinglife,obm,podcastforfreelancers,podcastforvas,podcastforvirtualassistants,podcasting,podcastva,shielapialago,therockstarvapodcast,virtualassistance,virtualassistant,virtualassistantforhire</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/946b07e5ee44d7cf8f159e4b9a890e8e.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>My 10-Step Action Plan to Attracting Clients Online</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-10-step-action-plan-to-attracting-clients-online--44372279</link><description><![CDATA[I am deeply thankful to everyone who supported my webinar + fundraiser event on "How To Be a Rockstar Virtual Assistant in 2021" last week.<br /><br />We were able to raise PHP 50,000 for Children of Asia-Philippines and Mayari Animal Rescue Organization (MARO). <br /><br />In this episode, I've thought of sharing one of the highlights of the webinar -- My 10-Step Action Plan to Attract Clients Online. This is what I have used over the years and I hope this would help you too!<br /><br />More About Shiela here: <a href="https://www.shielapialago.com" rel="noopener">https://www.shielapialago.com</a><br /><br />The Rockstar VA Podcast with Shiela Pialago is a show all about Virtual Assistance and Freelancing. It features stories of VAs from all over the world, exploring the cultural nuances, professional experiences, and daily challenges and changes in the virtual workspace.<br /><br />This podcast is also available on my website: <a href="http://www.shielapialago.com/the-rockstar-va-podcast" rel="noopener">www.shielapialago.com/the-rockstar-va-podcast</a>.<br /><br />You can also find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more!<br /><br />Subscribe and Follow!<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44372279</guid><pubDate>Sat, 17 Apr 2021 19:09:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44372279/ep_11_my_10_step_action_plan_to_attracting_clients_online.mp3" length="17586429" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I am deeply thankful to everyone who supported my webinar + fundraiser event on "How To Be a Rockstar Virtual Assistant in 2021" last week.

We were able to raise PHP 50,000 for Children of Asia-Philippines and Mayari Animal Rescue Organization...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I am deeply thankful to everyone who supported my webinar + fundraiser event on "How To Be a Rockstar Virtual Assistant in 2021" last week.<br /><br />We were able to raise PHP 50,000 for Children of Asia-Philippines and Mayari Animal Rescue Organization (MARO). <br /><br />In this episode, I've thought of sharing one of the highlights of the webinar -- My 10-Step Action Plan to Attract Clients Online. This is what I have used over the years and I hope this would help you too!<br /><br />More About Shiela here: <a href="https://www.shielapialago.com" rel="noopener">https://www.shielapialago.com</a><br /><br />The Rockstar VA Podcast with Shiela Pialago is a show all about Virtual Assistance and Freelancing. It features stories of VAs from all over the world, exploring the cultural nuances, professional experiences, and daily challenges and changes in the virtual workspace.<br /><br />This podcast is also available on my website: <a href="http://www.shielapialago.com/the-rockstar-va-podcast" rel="noopener">www.shielapialago.com/the-rockstar-va-podcast</a>.<br /><br />You can also find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more!<br /><br />Subscribe and Follow!<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1100</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,businessowner,entrepreneurship,filipinova,freelancer,freelancing,virtualassistance,virtualassistant</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d0e8f07c7e07ad86074bfe15f50e517.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Winning 150+ Proposals with Mandeep Singh</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/winning-150-proposals-with-mandeep-singh--44573631</link><description><![CDATA[Struggling with your business proposal with online clients? Virtual Assistants and Freelancers are often faced to create a kick-ass Business Proposal to win clients online.<br /><br />In this episode, Full Stack Web Developer, Mandeep Singh, is becoming one of India's young and bold entrepreneurs, conquering the international stage and garnering over 150 foreign online clients at 24!<br /><br />WOO! Total rockstar!<br /><br />Tune in to his amazing corporate-to-freelancing journey and how he strategized and won over 150+ online clients!<br /><br />Also, we deep-dived into:<br />✅ His journey as a Freelancer and Web Developer Pre- and Post-Pandemic<br />✅ Daring the competitive Upwork market scale<br />✅ Best strategies when approaching projects of foreign/international clients <br />✅ Best advice for freelancers and VAs<br /><br />More about Mandeep: <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/mandeepsingh11" rel="noopener">www.linkedin.com/in/mandeepsingh11</a><br />Check him out on Upwork: <a href="https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~01f3265451ac27552f" rel="noopener">https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~01f3265451ac27552f</a><br /><br />The Rockstar VA Podcast with Shiela Pialago is a show all about Virtual Assistance and Freelancing. It features stories of rookies and rockstars from all over the world, exploring the cultural nuances, professional experiences, and daily challenges and changes in the virtual workspace.<br /><br />This podcast is also available on my website: <a href="http://www.shielapialago.com/the-rockstar-va-podcast" rel="noopener">www.shielapialago.com/the-rockstar-va-podcast</a>.<br /><br />You can also find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more!<br /><br />Subscribe and Follow!<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44573631</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2021 14:40:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44573631/ep_12_winning_proposals_for_150_clients_with_mandeep_singh.mp3" length="54444184" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Struggling with your business proposal with online clients? Virtual Assistants and Freelancers are often faced to create a kick-ass Business Proposal to win clients online.

In this episode, Full Stack Web Developer, Mandeep Singh, is becoming one of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Struggling with your business proposal with online clients? Virtual Assistants and Freelancers are often faced to create a kick-ass Business Proposal to win clients online.<br /><br />In this episode, Full Stack Web Developer, Mandeep Singh, is becoming one of India's young and bold entrepreneurs, conquering the international stage and garnering over 150 foreign online clients at 24!<br /><br />WOO! Total rockstar!<br /><br />Tune in to his amazing corporate-to-freelancing journey and how he strategized and won over 150+ online clients!<br /><br />Also, we deep-dived into:<br />✅ His journey as a Freelancer and Web Developer Pre- and Post-Pandemic<br />✅ Daring the competitive Upwork market scale<br />✅ Best strategies when approaching projects of foreign/international clients <br />✅ Best advice for freelancers and VAs<br /><br />More about Mandeep: <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/mandeepsingh11" rel="noopener">www.linkedin.com/in/mandeepsingh11</a><br />Check him out on Upwork: <a href="https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~01f3265451ac27552f" rel="noopener">https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~01f3265451ac27552f</a><br /><br />The Rockstar VA Podcast with Shiela Pialago is a show all about Virtual Assistance and Freelancing. It features stories of rookies and rockstars from all over the world, exploring the cultural nuances, professional experiences, and daily challenges and changes in the virtual workspace.<br /><br />This podcast is also available on my website: <a href="http://www.shielapialago.com/the-rockstar-va-podcast" rel="noopener">www.shielapialago.com/the-rockstar-va-podcast</a>.<br /><br />You can also find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more!<br /><br />Subscribe and Follow!<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3403</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>digitalmarketing,onlinejobs,podcastaboutfreelancing,podcastaboutremotework,podcastaboutvirtualwork,podcastforfreelancers,podcastforvirtualassistant,virtualassistance,virtualassistant</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ca41eae24e8d6af74a62da06e6b67f8c.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Medical Content Writing Tips and Tools with Winnie Ocaña</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/medical-content-writing-tips-and-tools-with-winnie-ocana--44739123</link><description><![CDATA["Continually reinvent and enhance yourself to keep up with the changing times"<br /><br />Are you a "Newbie Pro"-- Someone who has years of experience in the real world (offline) but who has now transitioned into the online world of freelancing/virtual assistance?<br /><br />But, how can you make your offline experiences work to your advantage online?<br /><br />Winnie Ocaña, a corporate communications pro and a registered nurse, shares her transition story to Medical Content Writing.<br /><br />In this episode, we talked about:<br />> her first baby steps into freelancing<br />> how she got her first clients within her first 6 months<br />> tips and tools for her medical content writing<br />> best advice for all Newbie Pros<br /><br />More about Winnie: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/winnie-aurea-oca%C3%B1a-1b1705211/" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/winnie-aurea-oca%C3%B1a-1b1705211/</a><br /><br />The Rockstar VA Podcast with Shiela Pialago is a show all about Virtual Assistance and Freelancing. It features stories of rookies and rockstars from all over the world, exploring the cultural nuances, professional experiences, and daily challenges and changes in the virtual workspace.<br /><br />This podcast is also available on my website: <a href="http://www.shielapialago.com/the-rockstar-va-podcast" rel="noopener">www.shielapialago.com/the-rockstar-va-podcast</a>.<br /><br />You can also find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more!<br /><br />Subscribe and Follow!<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44739123</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2021 11:52:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44739123/ep_13_medical_content_writing_tips_and_tools_with_winnie_ocana.mp3" length="24807461" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Continually reinvent and enhance yourself to keep up with the changing times"

Are you a "Newbie Pro"-- Someone who has years of experience in the real world (offline) but who has now transitioned into the online world of freelancing/virtual...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["Continually reinvent and enhance yourself to keep up with the changing times"<br /><br />Are you a "Newbie Pro"-- Someone who has years of experience in the real world (offline) but who has now transitioned into the online world of freelancing/virtual assistance?<br /><br />But, how can you make your offline experiences work to your advantage online?<br /><br />Winnie Ocaña, a corporate communications pro and a registered nurse, shares her transition story to Medical Content Writing.<br /><br />In this episode, we talked about:<br />> her first baby steps into freelancing<br />> how she got her first clients within her first 6 months<br />> tips and tools for her medical content writing<br />> best advice for all Newbie Pros<br /><br />More about Winnie: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/winnie-aurea-oca%C3%B1a-1b1705211/" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/winnie-aurea-oca%C3%B1a-1b1705211/</a><br /><br />The Rockstar VA Podcast with Shiela Pialago is a show all about Virtual Assistance and Freelancing. It features stories of rookies and rockstars from all over the world, exploring the cultural nuances, professional experiences, and daily challenges and changes in the virtual workspace.<br /><br />This podcast is also available on my website: <a href="http://www.shielapialago.com/the-rockstar-va-podcast" rel="noopener">www.shielapialago.com/the-rockstar-va-podcast</a>.<br /><br />You can also find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more!<br /><br />Subscribe and Follow!<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1551</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>contentmarketing,contentwriting,digitalmarketing,freelancer,freelancing,howtobeavirtualassistant,medicalcontentwriting,onlinejobs,onlinework,podcastaboutfreelancing,podcastaboutonlinejobs,podcastforvirtualassistants,virtualassistance</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6210bfbd1a45c45005efde2c2f9194d3.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Why Niched VAs Appeal Best to Business Owners</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-niched-vas-appeal-best-to-business-owners--45147964</link><description><![CDATA[Are you a Niched VA or a Jack-of-all-Trades? Is it high time to specialize or sharpen your skills now that the competition online is ultra-competitive?<br /><br />Here are my two cents of why Niched VAs appeal BEST to Business Owners!<br /><br />Agree or disagree? Let me know your thoughts here: <a href="http://www.shielapialago.com/the-rockstar-va-podcast/#review" rel="noopener">www.shielapialago.com/the-rockstar-va-podcast/#review</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45147964</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2021 09:51:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/45147964/ep_14_why_niched_vas_appeal_best_to_business_owners.mp3" length="6836027" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Are you a Niched VA or a Jack-of-all-Trades? Is it high time to specialize or sharpen your skills now that the competition online is ultra-competitive?

Here are my two cents of why Niched VAs appeal BEST to Business Owners!

Agree or disagree? Let me...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you a Niched VA or a Jack-of-all-Trades? Is it high time to specialize or sharpen your skills now that the competition online is ultra-competitive?<br /><br />Here are my two cents of why Niched VAs appeal BEST to Business Owners!<br /><br />Agree or disagree? Let me know your thoughts here: <a href="http://www.shielapialago.com/the-rockstar-va-podcast/#review" rel="noopener">www.shielapialago.com/the-rockstar-va-podcast/#review</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>428</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>digitalmarketing,freelancer,freelancing,podcastforfreelancers,podcastforvirtualassistants,therockstarva,therockstarvapodcast,virtualassistance,virtualassistant</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d0e8f07c7e07ad86074bfe15f50e517.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>AI Assistants: A Threat to Your Virtual Assistant Job?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ai-assistants-a-threat-to-your-virtual-assistant-job--45373140</link><description><![CDATA[Are Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assistants a threat to Virtual Assistants and Freelancers? In this episode, we looked into how AI is rapidly changing the digital environment and even, the market behaviour of our clients a.k.a. the business owners and their customers. Exploring the latest findings and developments in A.I., there are skills that you can also uplevel to keep up with this ever-changing ecosystem.<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45373140</guid><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jun 2021 11:11:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/45373140/ep_15_ai_assistants_a_threat_to_your_virtual_assistant_job.mp3" length="18376668" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Are Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assistants a threat to Virtual Assistants and Freelancers? In this episode, we looked into how AI is rapidly changing the digital environment and even, the market behaviour of our clients a.k.a. the business owners and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assistants a threat to Virtual Assistants and Freelancers? In this episode, we looked into how AI is rapidly changing the digital environment and even, the market behaviour of our clients a.k.a. the business owners and their customers. Exploring the latest findings and developments in A.I., there are skills that you can also uplevel to keep up with this ever-changing ecosystem.<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1149</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>artificialintelligence,ecommerce,esl,freelancer,freelancing,languageteaching,onlinejob,virtualassistance,virtualassistantjob</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d0e8f07c7e07ad86074bfe15f50e517.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Setting High Expectations and Why You Need To Have Them</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/setting-high-expectations-and-why-you-need-to-have-them--45646663</link><description><![CDATA[How high are your expectations to yourself and to your clients? How does it influence your work as a Virtual Assistant or Freelancer? I had a wonderful conversation with my mentor last week on setting high expectations. And although, setting high expectations connote some level of stress and pressure, here are my top key pointers on how you can leverage high expectations to your professional benefit.<br /><br />About Shiela Pialago: <a href="https://shielapialago.com/" rel="noopener">https://shielapialago.com/</a> <br /><br />The Rockstar VA Podcast with Shiela Pialago is a show made for Rockstar Virtual Assistants (VAs) and Freelancers and done by a Rockstar VA and Freelancer. The Rockstar VA aims to help both VAs, Freelancers, and business owners by addressing prevalent concerns between VAs and clients; providing real-time, real-life insights about the ever-changing dynamics of online communications and share tips that help Internet-based connections achieve longevity and stability.<br /><br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45646663</guid><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jul 2021 06:30:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/45646663/ep_16_setting_high_expectations_and_why_you_need_to_have_them.mp3" length="24263695" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>How high are your expectations to yourself and to your clients? How does it influence your work as a Virtual Assistant or Freelancer? I had a wonderful conversation with my mentor last week on setting high expectations. And although, setting high...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[How high are your expectations to yourself and to your clients? How does it influence your work as a Virtual Assistant or Freelancer? I had a wonderful conversation with my mentor last week on setting high expectations. And although, setting high expectations connote some level of stress and pressure, here are my top key pointers on how you can leverage high expectations to your professional benefit.<br /><br />About Shiela Pialago: <a href="https://shielapialago.com/" rel="noopener">https://shielapialago.com/</a> <br /><br />The Rockstar VA Podcast with Shiela Pialago is a show made for Rockstar Virtual Assistants (VAs) and Freelancers and done by a Rockstar VA and Freelancer. The Rockstar VA aims to help both VAs, Freelancers, and business owners by addressing prevalent concerns between VAs and clients; providing real-time, real-life insights about the ever-changing dynamics of online communications and share tips that help Internet-based connections achieve longevity and stability.<br /><br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1517</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>freelancer,freelancing,howtobeavirtualassistant,onlinecareer,virtualassistance,virtualassistantphilippines,virtualassistantunitedstates,whatisavirtualassistant,whattoexpectfromava</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d0e8f07c7e07ad86074bfe15f50e517.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>This One Skill That Can Set You Apart from Competition</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-one-skill-that-can-set-you-apart-from-competition--45787455</link><description><![CDATA[“Why fit in when you can stand out?” After receiving hundreds of applications from VAs and Freelancers recently, it has been brought to my attention that there's this one key skill that most Virtual Assistants and Freelancers still miss out on! <br /><br />In this episode, I had a great time tackling this one "self-management skill", and turned out to be a key work and life skill in general that you and I have most probably missed out on not just once, but also with multiple clients!<br /><br />And by simply applying it in one week, I earned one more client! Mind-blowing...Tune in!<br /><br />About Shiela Pialago: <a href="https://shielapialago.com/" rel="noopener">https://shielapialago.com/</a> <br /><br />The Rockstar VA Podcast with Shiela Pialago is a show made for Rockstar Virtual Assistants (VAs) and Freelancers and done by a Rockstar VA and Freelancer. The Rockstar VA aims to help both VAs, Freelancers, and business owners by addressing prevalent concerns between VAs and clients; providing real-time, real-life insights about the ever-changing dynamics of online communications and share tips that help Internet-based connections achieve longevity and stability.<br /><br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45787455</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2021 16:15:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/45787455/ep_17_this_one_skill_that_can_set_you_apart_from_competition.mp3" length="12939932" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>“Why fit in when you can stand out?” After receiving hundreds of applications from VAs and Freelancers recently, it has been brought to my attention that there's this one key skill that most Virtual Assistants and Freelancers still miss out on! 

In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[“Why fit in when you can stand out?” After receiving hundreds of applications from VAs and Freelancers recently, it has been brought to my attention that there's this one key skill that most Virtual Assistants and Freelancers still miss out on! <br /><br />In this episode, I had a great time tackling this one "self-management skill", and turned out to be a key work and life skill in general that you and I have most probably missed out on not just once, but also with multiple clients!<br /><br />And by simply applying it in one week, I earned one more client! Mind-blowing...Tune in!<br /><br />About Shiela Pialago: <a href="https://shielapialago.com/" rel="noopener">https://shielapialago.com/</a> <br /><br />The Rockstar VA Podcast with Shiela Pialago is a show made for Rockstar Virtual Assistants (VAs) and Freelancers and done by a Rockstar VA and Freelancer. The Rockstar VA aims to help both VAs, Freelancers, and business owners by addressing prevalent concerns between VAs and clients; providing real-time, real-life insights about the ever-changing dynamics of online communications and share tips that help Internet-based connections achieve longevity and stability.<br /><br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>809</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,businesspodcast,career,careerpodcast,freelancer,freelancing,howtobeavirtualassistant,podcastforfreelancers,podcastonfreelancing,podcastonvirtualassistance,virtualassistance,virtualassistant,virtualassistantpodcast</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d0e8f07c7e07ad86074bfe15f50e517.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>No. 1 Stumbling Block of VAs From Getting Hired or Renewed</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-1-stumbling-block-of-vas-from-getting-hired-or-renewed--46106985</link><description><![CDATA[What is this number 1 stumbling block that discourages your potential clients from hiring you or your current clients from renewing their contract with you?<br /><br />This is where a lot of us (yes, even me!) fall short and it is a process you would not want to miss out on!<br /><br />Tune in!<br /><br />About Shiela Pialago: <a href="https://shielapialago.com/" rel="noopener">https://shielapialago.com/</a> <br /><br />The Rockstar VA Podcast with Shiela Pialago is a show made for Rockstar Virtual Assistants (VAs) and Freelancers and done by a Rockstar VA and Freelancer. The Rockstar VA aims to help both VAs, Freelancers, and business owners by addressing prevalent concerns between VAs and clients; providing real-time, real-life insights about the ever-changing dynamics of online communications and share tips that help Internet-based connections achieve longevity and stability.<br /><br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46106985</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Aug 2021 23:18:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46106985/ep_18_no_1_stumbling_block_of_vas_from_getting_hired_or_renewed.mp3" length="8345666" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What is this number 1 stumbling block that discourages your potential clients from hiring you or your current clients from renewing their contract with you?

This is where a lot of us (yes, even me!) fall short and it is a process you would not want...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What is this number 1 stumbling block that discourages your potential clients from hiring you or your current clients from renewing their contract with you?<br /><br />This is where a lot of us (yes, even me!) fall short and it is a process you would not want to miss out on!<br /><br />Tune in!<br /><br />About Shiela Pialago: <a href="https://shielapialago.com/" rel="noopener">https://shielapialago.com/</a> <br /><br />The Rockstar VA Podcast with Shiela Pialago is a show made for Rockstar Virtual Assistants (VAs) and Freelancers and done by a Rockstar VA and Freelancer. The Rockstar VA aims to help both VAs, Freelancers, and business owners by addressing prevalent concerns between VAs and clients; providing real-time, real-life insights about the ever-changing dynamics of online communications and share tips that help Internet-based connections achieve longevity and stability.<br /><br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>522</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>careerpodcast,digitalmarketing,digitalmarketingva,freelancerlife,freelancing,onlinebusiness,shielapialago,therockstarvapodcast,virtualassistance,virtualassistant,virtualassistantasia,virtualassistantlife,virtualassistantphilippines</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d0e8f07c7e07ad86074bfe15f50e517.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How Strong Is Your Virtual Work Ethic?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-strong-is-your-virtual-work-ethic--46430421</link><description><![CDATA[Do you still exhibit qualities of a strong work ethic now that you’re working remotely or virtually? <br /><br />In this episode, I've shared the Top 3 traits that make up a strong work ethic of a Rockstar VA. Also, we will do a self-evaluation at the end to assess how commendable your work ethic is and what you still have to work on!<br /><br />Tune in!<br /><br />About Shiela Pialago: <a href="https://shielapialago.com/" rel="noopener">https://shielapialago.com/</a> <br /><br />The Rockstar VA Podcast with Shiela Pialago is a show made for Rockstar Virtual Assistants (VAs) and Freelancers and done by a Rockstar VA and Freelancer. The Rockstar VA aims to help both VAs, Freelancers, and business owners by addressing prevalent concerns between VAs and clients; providing real-time, real-life insights about the ever-changing dynamics of online communications and share tips that help Internet-based connections achieve longevity and stability.<br /><br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46430421</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2021 15:56:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46430421/ep_19_how_strong_is_your_virtual_work_ethic.mp3" length="15074770" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Do you still exhibit qualities of a strong work ethic now that you’re working remotely or virtually? 

In this episode, I've shared the Top 3 traits that make up a strong work ethic of a Rockstar VA. Also, we will do a self-evaluation at the end to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you still exhibit qualities of a strong work ethic now that you’re working remotely or virtually? <br /><br />In this episode, I've shared the Top 3 traits that make up a strong work ethic of a Rockstar VA. Also, we will do a self-evaluation at the end to assess how commendable your work ethic is and what you still have to work on!<br /><br />Tune in!<br /><br />About Shiela Pialago: <a href="https://shielapialago.com/" rel="noopener">https://shielapialago.com/</a> <br /><br />The Rockstar VA Podcast with Shiela Pialago is a show made for Rockstar Virtual Assistants (VAs) and Freelancers and done by a Rockstar VA and Freelancer. The Rockstar VA aims to help both VAs, Freelancers, and business owners by addressing prevalent concerns between VAs and clients; providing real-time, real-life insights about the ever-changing dynamics of online communications and share tips that help Internet-based connections achieve longevity and stability.<br /><br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>943</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>businesspodcast,careers,careerspodcast,freelancing,freelancingpodcast,hiring,onlinejobs,podcastforvas,shielapialago,shielapodcast,shielavapodcast,virtualassistance,virtualassistantpodcast,workfromhome</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d0e8f07c7e07ad86074bfe15f50e517.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>19</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Launching To Your Zone of Genius in Virtual Assistance</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/launching-to-your-zone-of-genius-in-virtual-assistance--46813448</link><description><![CDATA["Work should not really feel like work," says Dr. Gay Hendricks in his best-selling book, The Big Leap, but with the expectations and demands on being a Virtual Assistant, how can you consciously make this happen in real life even when circumstances push you to your limits?<br /><br />Tune in and get in the zone!<br /><br /><br />About Shiela Pialago: <a href="https://shielapialago.com/" rel="noopener">https://shielapialago.com/</a> <br /><br />The Rockstar VA Podcast with Shiela Pialago is a show made for Rockstar Virtual Assistants (VAs) and Freelancers and done by a Rockstar VA and Freelancer. The Rockstar VA aims to help both VAs, Freelancers, and business owners by addressing prevalent concerns between VAs and clients; providing real-time, real-life insights about the ever-changing dynamics of online communications and share tips that help Internet-based connections achieve longevity and stability.<br /><br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46813448</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2021 11:26:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46813448/ep_20_launching_to_your_zone_of_genius_in_virtual_assistance.mp3" length="15274624" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Work should not really feel like work," says Dr. Gay Hendricks in his best-selling book, The Big Leap, but with the expectations and demands on being a Virtual Assistant, how can you consciously make this happen in real life even when circumstances...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["Work should not really feel like work," says Dr. Gay Hendricks in his best-selling book, The Big Leap, but with the expectations and demands on being a Virtual Assistant, how can you consciously make this happen in real life even when circumstances push you to your limits?<br /><br />Tune in and get in the zone!<br /><br /><br />About Shiela Pialago: <a href="https://shielapialago.com/" rel="noopener">https://shielapialago.com/</a> <br /><br />The Rockstar VA Podcast with Shiela Pialago is a show made for Rockstar Virtual Assistants (VAs) and Freelancers and done by a Rockstar VA and Freelancer. 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Super grateful to everyone who spared some time to tune in to the show. In this episode, we're recalling the key takeaways of each episode and what I've learned from my guests, and all the insights we've encountered in the past year. Also, I'm dropping in hints of what's in store for you in Season 2! For now, big thanks to all the Rockstars!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47176728</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2021 07:55:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/47176728/season_1_roundup_biggest_key_takeaways.mp3" length="32125423" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Rockstar VA Podcast is turning 1! Super grateful to everyone who spared some time to tune in to the show. In this episode, we're recalling the key takeaways of each episode and what I've learned from my guests, and all the insights we've...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Rockstar VA Podcast is turning 1! Super grateful to everyone who spared some time to tune in to the show. In this episode, we're recalling the key takeaways of each episode and what I've learned from my guests, and all the insights we've encountered in the past year. Also, I'm dropping in hints of what's in store for you in Season 2! For now, big thanks to all the Rockstars!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2008</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>businesspodcast,careerpodcast,careers,digitalmarketingva,freelancer,freelancing,philippines,podcast,shielapialago,virtualassistance,virtualassistant</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4d0e8f07c7e07ad86074bfe15f50e517.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>21</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Kajabi and Kimi Brown: Factors on Choosing Your Niche</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/kajabi-and-kimi-brown-factors-on-choosing-your-niche--47570593</link><description><![CDATA[Kimi Brown joins the Rockstar VA Podcast once more to kick off this season! <br />In this episode, Kimi gave a mini-workshop on identifying your ideal clients and a few tips on finding your niche in Virtual Assistance industry. Tune in!<br /><br />The Rockstar VA Podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and on my website as well at <a href="https://www.shielapialago.com/the-rockstar-va-podcast" rel="noopener">https://www.shielapialago.com/the-rockstar-va-podcast</a><br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47570593</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Nov 2021 09:43:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/47570593/s2e1_kajabi_and_kimi_brown_factors_on_choosing_your_niche.mp3" length="27236029" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kimi Brown joins the Rockstar VA Podcast once more to kick off this season! 
In this episode, Kimi gave a mini-workshop on identifying your ideal clients and a few tips on finding your niche in Virtual Assistance industry. Tune in!

The Rockstar VA...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kimi Brown joins the Rockstar VA Podcast once more to kick off this season! <br />In this episode, Kimi gave a mini-workshop on identifying your ideal clients and a few tips on finding your niche in Virtual Assistance industry. Tune in!<br /><br />The Rockstar VA Podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and on my website as well at <a href="https://www.shielapialago.com/the-rockstar-va-podcast" rel="noopener">https://www.shielapialago.com/the-rockstar-va-podcast</a><br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1703</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>careerpodcast,freelance,freelancing,shielapialago,therockstarvapodcast,virtualassistance,virtualassistantph,virtualassistantpodcast</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9d1ff7790a161c3bb1d96b953242cad6.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Kajabi and Kimi Brown: Factors on Choosing Your Niche (Part 2)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/kajabi-and-kimi-brown-factors-on-choosing-your-niche-part-2--47679514</link><description><![CDATA[Kimi Brown joins the Rockstar VA Podcast once more to kick off this season! In the second part of her episode, Kimi shares tips on the language of honesty and initiative when it comes to your VA tasks and finding your niche in the Virtual Assistance industry. Tune in!<br /><br />The Rockstar VA Podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and on my website as well at <a href="https://www.shielapialago.com/the-rockstar-va-podcast" rel="noopener">https://www.shielapialago.com/the-rockstar-va-podcast</a><br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47679514</guid><pubDate>Sat, 27 Nov 2021 13:19:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/47679514/s2e1_kajabi_and_kimi_brown_factors_on_choosing_your_niche_part_2_the_rockstar_va_podcast.mp3" length="26315265" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Kimi Brown joins the Rockstar VA Podcast once more to kick off this season! 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Tune in!<br /><br />The Rockstar VA Podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and on my website as well at <a href="https://www.shielapialago.com/the-rockstar-va-podcast" rel="noopener">https://www.shielapialago.com/the-rockstar-va-podcast</a><br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1645</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>freelancing,leadership,motivation,niche,rightclient,shielapialago,therockstarvapodcast,virtualassistance,virtualassistantph,virtualassistantpodcast</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9d1ff7790a161c3bb1d96b953242cad6.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Remote Work Trends For 2022 That You Should Know (Part 1)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/remote-work-trends-for-2022-that-you-should-know-part-1--47761340</link><description><![CDATA[Whether you're a Virtual Assistant, Freelancer, or a professional pandemically switched to working from home, it's an inescapable fact that remote work has been the most helpful route for us to thrive this year. <br /><br />But in between rapidly changing events and decisions, will this business landscape offer more benefits or challenges for 2022? Also as Finances Online posed, "is Remote Work a viable long-term strategy for working?"<br /><br />Join me as I outline the top remote work trends for 2022 that you should know about and hopefully would point you in the right direction.<br /><br />--------------------------------------<br /><br />The Rockstar VA Podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and on my website as well at <a href="https://www.shielapialago.com/the-rockstar-va-podcast" rel="noopener">https://www.shielapialago.com/the-rockstar-va-podcast</a><br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47761340</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2021 22:51:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/47761340/episode_2_part_1.mp3" length="6361347" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Whether you're a Virtual Assistant, Freelancer, or a professional pandemically switched to working from home, it's an inescapable fact that remote work has been the most helpful route for us to thrive this year. 

But in between rapidly changing...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Whether you're a Virtual Assistant, Freelancer, or a professional pandemically switched to working from home, it's an inescapable fact that remote work has been the most helpful route for us to thrive this year. <br /><br />But in between rapidly changing events and decisions, will this business landscape offer more benefits or challenges for 2022? Also as Finances Online posed, "is Remote Work a viable long-term strategy for working?"<br /><br />Join me as I outline the top remote work trends for 2022 that you should know about and hopefully would point you in the right direction.<br /><br />--------------------------------------<br /><br />The Rockstar VA Podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and on my website as well at <a href="https://www.shielapialago.com/the-rockstar-va-podcast" rel="noopener">https://www.shielapialago.com/the-rockstar-va-podcast</a><br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>740</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>freelancer,freelancing,remotework,remoteworktrends,shielapialago,therockstarvapodcast,virtualassistance,virtualassistant,workfromhome,workingfromhome</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5cc294bf69ced72eb2675f4d68b22869.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#25 Remote Work Trends For 2022 That You Should Know (Part 2)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/25-remote-work-trends-for-2022-that-you-should-know-part-2--47815925</link><description><![CDATA[Whether you're a Virtual Assistant, Freelancer, or a professional pandemically switched to working from home, it's an inescapable fact that remote work has been the most helpful route for us to thrive this year. <br /><br />But in between rapidly changing events and decisions, will this business landscape offer more benefits or challenges for 2022? Also as Finances Online posed, "is Remote Work a viable long-term strategy for working?"<br /><br />Join me as I outline the top remote work trends for 2022 that you should know about and hopefully would point you in the right direction.<br /><br />--------------------------------------<br /><br />The Rockstar VA Podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and on my website as well at https://www.shielapialago.com/the-rockstar-va-podcast<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47815925</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2021 07:45:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/47815925/episode_2_part_2.mp3" length="7551643" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Whether you're a Virtual Assistant, Freelancer, or a professional pandemically switched to working from home, it's an inescapable fact that remote work has been the most helpful route for us to thrive this year. 

But in between rapidly changing...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Whether you're a Virtual Assistant, Freelancer, or a professional pandemically switched to working from home, it's an inescapable fact that remote work has been the most helpful route for us to thrive this year. <br /><br />But in between rapidly changing events and decisions, will this business landscape offer more benefits or challenges for 2022? Also as Finances Online posed, "is Remote Work a viable long-term strategy for working?"<br /><br />Join me as I outline the top remote work trends for 2022 that you should know about and hopefully would point you in the right direction.<br /><br />--------------------------------------<br /><br />The Rockstar VA Podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and on my website as well at https://www.shielapialago.com/the-rockstar-va-podcast<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>888</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>2022,freelancer,freelancing,remoteworktrends,shielapialago,therockstarvapodcast,virtualassistant,workfromhome,workingfromhome</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image 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drae.cerna@gmail.com<br />--------------------------------------<br /><br />The Rockstar VA Podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and on my website as well at https://www.shielapialago.com/the-rockstar-va-podcast<br /><br />For inquiries about the show or guestings, email us at therockstarvapodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47941132</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2021 07:52:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/47941132/episode_3_audio.mp3" length="39214787" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Sound designer and voice-over artist, Drae Cerna, opens up about his struggles with Tourette Syndrome (TS), a condition of the nervous system that causes 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In my experience, working in Social Media for about a decade now does not even guarantee me an easy-breezy adventure.<br /><br />Nevertheless, having collaborated with Dominique gave me that 'silver lining' that Social Media Marketing (SMM) can be something more than just a task. If channeling oneself is done right, a creative genius can rise. Tune in!<br /><br />Find Dominique on LinkedIn:<br />https://www.linkedin.com/in/domberenguer/<br /><br />--------------------------------------<br /><br />The Rockstar VA Podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and on my website as well at https://www.shielapialago.com/the-rockstar-va-podcast<br /><br />For inquiries about the show or guestings, email us at therockstarvapodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48394080</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2022 19:30:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/48394080/episode_4_audio.mp3" length="14652842" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"A hobby is not just something you do when you're bored, it is something you do that will help you improve on yourself."

A graduate of Media and Entertainment Management, Dominique Berenguer shares this and more inside wires on being creatively...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["A hobby is not just something you do when you're bored, it is something you do that will help you improve on yourself."<br /><br />A graduate of Media and Entertainment Management, Dominique Berenguer shares this and more inside wires on being creatively productive, especially in terms of Social Media Marketing (SMM).<br /><br />We all know that SMM is no cake-walk, at least for those who actually see the potential of the business' assets (i.e. images, videos, etc.) and each platform's algorithm. In my experience, working in Social Media for about a decade now does not even guarantee me an easy-breezy adventure.<br /><br />Nevertheless, having collaborated with Dominique gave me that 'silver lining' that Social Media Marketing (SMM) can be something more than just a task. If channeling oneself is done right, a creative genius can rise. Tune in!<br /><br />Find Dominique on LinkedIn:<br />https://www.linkedin.com/in/domberenguer/<br /><br />--------------------------------------<br /><br />The Rockstar VA Podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and on my website as well at https://www.shielapialago.com/the-rockstar-va-podcast<br /><br />For inquiries about the show or guestings, email us at therockstarvapodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1772</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>businesspodcast,careerpodcast,creativity,filipino,filipinova,freelancerpodcast,freelancingpodcast,podcast,socialmediamanager,socialmediamarketer,socialmediamarketing,virtualassistantpodcast</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4a31051adc8bbab35f107ffe73cce877.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#28 How Scammers Impersonated My Clients (And What You Can Do About It)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/28-how-scammers-impersonated-my-clients-and-what-you-can-do-about-it--48543217</link><description><![CDATA["Imagine they were able to mimic my client's tone of writing..."<br /><br />Phishing is not news. But when these scammers actually take the time to get to know you, "do their research" per se, let alone impersonate the people you work with a.k.a. your clients, things become a little chair-gripping.<br /><br />If you're a virtual assistant or freelancer who basically spends all of your time and energy on creating a career remotely, tune into this episode on how I became a consistent target on this well-researched form of scam.<br /><br />--------------------------------------<br /><br />The Rockstar VA Podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and on my website as well at https://www.shielapialago.com/the-rockstar-va-podcast<br /><br />For inquiries about the show or guestings, email us at therockstarvapodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48543217</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2022 19:43:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/48543217/s2e5_how_scammers_impersonated_my_client_and_what_you_can_do_about_it.mp3" length="5807853" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Imagine they were able to mimic my client's tone of writing..."

Phishing is not news. But when these scammers actually take the time to get to know you, "do their research" per se, let alone impersonate the people you work with a.k.a. your clients,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["Imagine they were able to mimic my client's tone of writing..."<br /><br />Phishing is not news. But when these scammers actually take the time to get to know you, "do their research" per se, let alone impersonate the people you work with a.k.a. your clients, things become a little chair-gripping.<br /><br />If you're a virtual assistant or freelancer who basically spends all of your time and energy on creating a career remotely, tune into this episode on how I became a consistent target on this well-researched form of scam.<br /><br />--------------------------------------<br /><br />The Rockstar VA Podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and on my website as well at https://www.shielapialago.com/the-rockstar-va-podcast<br /><br />For inquiries about the show or guestings, email us at therockstarvapodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>363</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>freelancer,freelancing,phishing,scam,spearphishing,virtualassistant,virtualassistantlife</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5cc294bf69ced72eb2675f4d68b22869.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#29 Pursuing a Meaningful Career Path with Ezra Ceniza</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/29-pursuing-a-meaningful-career-path-with-ezra-ceniza--49152551</link><description><![CDATA[What do you want from your career? Do you believe that you can love what you do and make money doing it? <br /><br />My special guest, Ezra Hilary Ceniza, a licensed and certified EFL teacher based in Vietnam, deep-dives into<br /><br />&gt; Career shifts and choices<br />&gt; On shifting from law school<br />&gt; Going abroad independently<br />&gt; Using your "strongest suit"<br />&gt; Overcoming the obstacles of going after what you want<br /><br />Tune in!<br /><br />The Rockstar VA Podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and on my website as well at https://www.shielapialago.com/the-rockstar-va-podcast<br /><br />For inquiries about the show or guestings, email us at therockstarvapodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49152551</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2022 17:45:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/49152551/episode_6_audio.mp3" length="18147189" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What do you want from your career? Do you believe that you can love what you do and make money doing it? 

My special guest, Ezra Hilary Ceniza, a licensed and certified EFL teacher based in Vietnam, deep-dives into

&amp;gt; Career shifts and choices...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What do you want from your career? Do you believe that you can love what you do and make money doing it? <br /><br />My special guest, Ezra Hilary Ceniza, a licensed and certified EFL teacher based in Vietnam, deep-dives into<br /><br />&gt; Career shifts and choices<br />&gt; On shifting from law school<br />&gt; Going abroad independently<br />&gt; Using your "strongest suit"<br />&gt; Overcoming the obstacles of going after what you want<br /><br />Tune in!<br /><br />The Rockstar VA Podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and on my website as well at https://www.shielapialago.com/the-rockstar-va-podcast<br /><br />For inquiries about the show or guestings, email us at therockstarvapodcast@gmail.com<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2209</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bestjobs,business,career,careerchange,careerchoices,careerpath,careers,ezraceniza,shielapialago,therockstarvapodcast</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/20aaf154de60022309778096c42aba0a.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#30 From Call Center to Virtual Assistance with Ivy Manilag</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/30-from-call-center-to-virtual-assistance-with-ivy-manilag--49546300</link><description><![CDATA[I met Ivy in one of the job interviews I held recently and along with her unique story and warm personality, she shares her journey on being a former call center agent, the advantages of being in the call center industry, and how she found her way to virtual assistance and freelancing, especially in the social media niche. Tune in!<br /><br /><br />About Shiela Pialago: https://shielapialago.com/ <br /><br />The Rockstar VA Podcast with Shiela Pialago is a show made for Rockstar Virtual Assistants (VAs) and Freelancers and done by a Rockstar VA and Freelancer. The Rockstar VA aims to help both VAs, Freelancers, and business owners by addressing prevalent concerns between VAs and clients; providing real-time, real-life insights about the ever-changing dynamics of online communications and share tips that help Internet-based connections achieve longevity and stability.<br /><br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49546300</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2022 14:02:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/49546300/episode_7_audio.mp3" length="16924422" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I met Ivy in one of the job interviews I held recently and along with her unique story and warm personality, she shares her journey on being a former call center agent, the advantages of being in the call center industry, and how she found her way to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I met Ivy in one of the job interviews I held recently and along with her unique story and warm personality, she shares her journey on being a former call center agent, the advantages of being in the call center industry, and how she found her way to virtual assistance and freelancing, especially in the social media niche. Tune in!<br /><br /><br />About Shiela Pialago: https://shielapialago.com/ <br /><br />The Rockstar VA Podcast with Shiela Pialago is a show made for Rockstar Virtual Assistants (VAs) and Freelancers and done by a Rockstar VA and Freelancer. 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Here's a little confession of how I gracefully let go of a client and the ultra-clear signs of what made me do it. Tune in!<br /><br /><br />About Shiela Pialago: https://shielapialago.com/ <br /><br />The Rockstar VA Podcast with Shiela Pialago is a show made for Rockstar Virtual Assistants (VAs) and Freelancers and done by a Rockstar VA and Freelancer. The Rockstar VA aims to help both VAs, Freelancers, and business owners by addressing prevalent concerns between VAs and clients; providing real-time, real-life insights about the ever-changing dynamics of online communications and share tips that help Internet-based connections achieve longevity and stability.<br /><br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49805631</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 May 2022 22:08:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/49805631/s2e8_3_clear_signs_of_letting_a_client_go.mp3" length="9313726" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"When I start a partnership with a new client, I either end up with a lesson learned or a new me." Here's a little confession of how I gracefully let go of a client and the ultra-clear signs of what made me do it. Tune in!


About Shiela Pialago:...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["When I start a partnership with a new client, I either end up with a lesson learned or a new me." Here's a little confession of how I gracefully let go of a client and the ultra-clear signs of what made me do it. Tune in!<br /><br /><br />About Shiela Pialago: https://shielapialago.com/ <br /><br />The Rockstar VA Podcast with Shiela Pialago is a show made for Rockstar Virtual Assistants (VAs) and Freelancers and done by a Rockstar VA and Freelancer. The Rockstar VA aims to help both VAs, Freelancers, and business owners by addressing prevalent concerns between VAs and clients; providing real-time, real-life insights about the ever-changing dynamics of online communications and share tips that help Internet-based connections achieve longevity and stability.<br /><br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>583</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>careerpodcast,digitalhr,digitalmarketinghr,freelancer,freelancingpodcast,onlinejobs,podcastforfreelancers,podcastforvirtualassistants,resignation,virtualassistance,virtualassistant,workfromhome</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5cc294bf69ced72eb2675f4d68b22869.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#32 Turning Your Creativity Into a Professional Career with Jjay Villamor</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/32-turning-your-creativity-into-a-professional-career-with-jjay-villamor--49927354</link><description><![CDATA[What once was just a random convo on art and personal perspectives on choreography at the gym, now turned out into an amazing conversation in this episode on self-discovery, creative blocks, and dealing with the "honest" feedback. Happy to have Coach Jjay sharing how he's fuelling his creative skills into an actual professional career. Tune in!<br /><br />About Shiela Pialago: https://shielapialago.com/ <br /><br />The Rockstar VA Podcast with Shiela Pialago is a show made for Rockstar Virtual Assistants (VAs) and Freelancers and done by a Rockstar VA and Freelancer. The Rockstar VA aims to help both VAs, Freelancers, and business owners by addressing prevalent concerns between VAs and clients; providing real-time, real-life insights about the ever-changing dynamics of online communications and share tips that help Internet-based connections achieve longevity and stability.<br /><br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49927354</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2022 18:49:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/49927354/s2e9_turning_your_creativity_into_a_professional_career_with_jjay_villamor.mp3" length="61630488" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What once was just a random convo on art and personal perspectives on choreography at the gym, now turned out into an amazing conversation in this episode on self-discovery, creative blocks, and dealing with the "honest" feedback. 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Why do some thrive well in this industry and some fail? I see one big problem. If you’re one of those VAs who are frustrated from the countless rejections, no response, or worse, no shows. Tune in!<br /><br />About Shiela Pialago: https://shielapialago.com/ <br /><br />The Rockstar VA Podcast with Shiela Pialago is a show made for Rockstar Virtual Assistants (VAs) and Freelancers and done by a Rockstar VA and Freelancer. 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Why do some thrive well in this industry and some fail? I see one big problem. If you’re one of those VAs who are frustrated from the countless...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Why do 80% of professionals who switch to be Virtual Assistants and Freelancers after a year or two quit? Why do some thrive well in this industry and some fail? I see one big problem. If you’re one of those VAs who are frustrated from the countless rejections, no response, or worse, no shows. Tune in!<br /><br />About Shiela Pialago: https://shielapialago.com/ <br /><br />The Rockstar VA Podcast with Shiela Pialago is a show made for Rockstar Virtual Assistants (VAs) and Freelancers and done by a Rockstar VA and Freelancer. 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Here's my take on Response Time for VAs and Freelancers and why it is important, why it is necessary for your remote clients, how it affects your relationship with your client, and how you can...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[How fast do you respond to your clients' tasks/messages? Here's my take on Response Time for VAs and Freelancers and why it is important, why it is necessary for your remote clients, how it affects your relationship with your client, and how you can be more responsive without sacrificing sleep and quality time with your loved ones! Tune in!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>590</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>careerpodcast,careers,earnmoneyonline,freelancing,remotework,shielapialago,therockstarvapodcast,virtualassistant,virtualassistantpodcast</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5cc294bf69ced72eb2675f4d68b22869.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#35 My Top 3 Habits To Speak English To Clients Without Fear</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/35-my-top-3-habits-to-speak-english-to-clients-without-fear--51025718</link><description><![CDATA[“Ms Shiela, how did you become so fluent in English?” As flattering as this question is, I did not make it overnight and surely, it would have declined over time if I did not consciously do something about. It only takes some E.T.C. 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Original music by Vlad Gluschenko...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Thanks to the concept of creating a "Digital Garden" introduced by MIT Tech Review, I have built my business from the ground up with this as a mantra in mind. Tune in how I have applied it in my career as VA!<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>932</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>digitalbusiness,digitalgarden,freelancer,freelancing,podcastforvas,rockstarva,rockstarvapodcast,shielapialago,therockstarvapodcast,virtualassistance,virtualassistant,virtualassistantlife</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fca118477639c49c65eb786a9a8adf06.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#39 3 Useful Strategies That Tone Down Fussy Clients</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/39-3-useful-strategies-that-tone-down-fussy-clients--52082900</link><description><![CDATA[I have always admired #neurodiversity, but in reality, some people's brains are wired too much on the meticulous side that it can get frustrating 😤 So here's my spilled straTEAgies on how I have been able to power through fussy clients and anticipate the nit-picking!<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52082900</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2022 23:31:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52082900/s3e1_3_useful_strategies_that_tone_down_fussy_clients.mp3" length="19111936" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I have always admired #neurodiversity, but in reality, some people's brains are wired too much on the meticulous side that it can get frustrating 😤 So here's my spilled straTEAgies on how I have been able to power through fussy clients and anticipate...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I have always admired #neurodiversity, but in reality, some people's brains are wired too much on the meticulous side that it can get frustrating 😤 So here's my spilled straTEAgies on how I have been able to power through fussy clients and anticipate the nit-picking!<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1195</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>careerpodcast,difficultclients,freelancerpodcast,freelancingpodcast,virtualassistant,virtualassistantpodcast</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/de1a1eba8ef052c34d29c5f0fba3b02b.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#40 Dealing with Isolation and Stress in Freelancing</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/40-dealing-with-isolation-and-stress-in-freelancing--52282160</link><description><![CDATA[Freelancers are no strangers to some of its "downsides". After nearly a decade of working from anywhere, here's how you can deal with some of the mental health issues in freelancing specifically--isolation and stress.<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52282160</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2022 13:39:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52282160/s3e2_mental_health_strategies_in_freelancing.mp3" length="15933265" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Freelancers are no strangers to some of its "downsides". After nearly a decade of working from anywhere, here's how you can deal with some of the mental health issues in freelancing specifically--isolation and stress.

Original music by Vlad...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Freelancers are no strangers to some of its "downsides". After nearly a decade of working from anywhere, here's how you can deal with some of the mental health issues in freelancing specifically--isolation and stress.<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>996</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>freelancer,freelancing,freelancingpodcast,podcastforfreelancers,shielapialago,therockstarvapodcast,virtualassistant,virtualassistantpodcast</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/95522279a69daab6f492d3ce3b46511a.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#41 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in 2023: Strategies for Combating Self-Doubt as a Freelancer</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/41-overcoming-imposter-syndrome-in-2023-strategies-for-combating-self-doubt-as-a-freelancer--52372720</link><description><![CDATA[If you've ever found yourself feeling intimidated by potential clients, you're not alone. In fact, it's a common challenge that many experienced or established freelancers and virtual assistants face. <br />But with the right mindset and strategies, it's possible to overcome self-doubt and shine in client interviews, at least during this time when you most need to overcome it. I’ll be sharing with you my strategies for doing just that, so stay tuned!<br /><br />For more information about Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52372720</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2023 19:07:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52372720/s3.mp3" length="12514823" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>If you've ever found yourself feeling intimidated by potential clients, you're not alone. In fact, it's a common challenge that many experienced or established freelancers and virtual assistants face. 
But with the right mindset and strategies, it's...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[If you've ever found yourself feeling intimidated by potential clients, you're not alone. In fact, it's a common challenge that many experienced or established freelancers and virtual assistants face. <br />But with the right mindset and strategies, it's possible to overcome self-doubt and shine in client interviews, at least during this time when you most need to overcome it. I’ll be sharing with you my strategies for doing just that, so stay tuned!<br /><br />For more information about Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>783</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>freelancing,impostersyndrome,shielapialago,virtualassistance,virtualassistant</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/015f35cb2f3f72b2040c170f83d6910c.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#42 Double Your Income: Proven Strategies To Adjust Prices Without Losing Clients</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/42-double-your-income-proven-strategies-to-adjust-prices-without-losing-clients--52441606</link><description><![CDATA[Are you tired of feeling intimidated when it comes to adjusting your prices as a freelancer? Tune in to this episode where I'll be sharing my proven and tested strategies for adjusting prices without losing clients. Learn how to approach pricing conversations with empathy and gain a better understanding of your clients' budget and current business situation. Don't miss this valuable episode for freelancers and virtual assistants looking to take their pricing to the next level.<br /><br />For more information about Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com<br />Connect with Shiela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shielapialago/<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52441606</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2023 17:18:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52441606/s3e4.mp3" length="14184147" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Are you tired of feeling intimidated when it comes to adjusting your prices as a freelancer? Tune in to this episode where I'll be sharing my proven and tested strategies for adjusting prices without losing clients. Learn how to approach pricing...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you tired of feeling intimidated when it comes to adjusting your prices as a freelancer? Tune in to this episode where I'll be sharing my proven and tested strategies for adjusting prices without losing clients. Learn how to approach pricing conversations with empathy and gain a better understanding of your clients' budget and current business situation. Don't miss this valuable episode for freelancers and virtual assistants looking to take their pricing to the next level.<br /><br />For more information about Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com<br />Connect with Shiela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shielapialago/<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>887</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>careerpodcast,freelancer,freelancing,onlinebusiness,onlinebusinesspodcast,pricing,pricingforfreelancers,pricingforfreelancework,pricingstrategy,virtualassistantpricing</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/85f4e3a3db0c93b9c66f7193164126aa.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#43 Upskilling in the Age of AI: Strategies for Thriving in the Job Market with Molly Rose Speed</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/43-upskilling-in-the-age-of-ai-strategies-for-thriving-in-the-job-market-with-molly-rose-speed--52468595</link><description><![CDATA[For this episode, I have a special guest, Molly Rose Speed, who is a leading expert in online business, systems, and outsourcing. Molly will be sharing her knowledge and insights on how to stay competitive in the job market, by mastering the skills needed for success in an AI-driven world. She will also be discussing the importance of continuously learning and upskilling in order to stay relevant in today's rapidly changing job market. So, tune in to hear Molly's valuable advice and strategies to help you thrive in the age of AI.<br /><br />To learn more about Molly: www.mollyrosespeed.com<br /><br /><br />For more information about Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com<br />Connect with Shiela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shielapialago/<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52468595</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2023 14:00:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52468595/s3e5.mp3" length="21110113" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>For this episode, I have a special guest, Molly Rose Speed, who is a leading expert in online business, systems, and outsourcing. Molly will be sharing her knowledge and insights on how to stay competitive in the job market, by mastering the skills...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[For this episode, I have a special guest, Molly Rose Speed, who is a leading expert in online business, systems, and outsourcing. Molly will be sharing her knowledge and insights on how to stay competitive in the job market, by mastering the skills needed for success in an AI-driven world. She will also be discussing the importance of continuously learning and upskilling in order to stay relevant in today's rapidly changing job market. So, tune in to hear Molly's valuable advice and strategies to help you thrive in the age of AI.<br /><br />To learn more about Molly: www.mollyrosespeed.com<br /><br /><br />For more information about Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com<br />Connect with Shiela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shielapialago/<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1320</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>artificialintelligence,freelancing,growthmarketing,outsourcing,therockstarvapodcast,virtualassistant</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ad51730e0ea83c1a501f28fc41ff9718.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#44 6-Figure Freelancing:  Proven, Sustainable Strategies with Sarah Duran</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/44-6-figure-freelancing-proven-sustainable-strategies-with-sarah-duran--52568339</link><description><![CDATA[Are you ready to take your freelancing career to the next level and earn 6-figures on your own? In this episode, I am excited to have Sarah Duran, a successful freelance project manager and consistent six-figure freelancer as our guest, who will share her proven strategies for achieving financial success as a solo freelancer, from finding high-paying clients to scaling your business, and offering practical tips and actionable advice for reaching six-figure earnings without the need for an agency. Tune in and unlock your earning potential as a freelancer.<br /><br />For more information about Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com<br />Connect with Shiela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shielapialago/<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52568339</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2023 11:22:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52568339/s3e6.mp3" length="25957162" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Are you ready to take your freelancing career to the next level and earn 6-figures on your own? In this episode, I am excited to have Sarah Duran, a successful freelance project manager and consistent six-figure freelancer as our guest, who will share...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you ready to take your freelancing career to the next level and earn 6-figures on your own? In this episode, I am excited to have Sarah Duran, a successful freelance project manager and consistent six-figure freelancer as our guest, who will share her proven strategies for achieving financial success as a solo freelancer, from finding high-paying clients to scaling your business, and offering practical tips and actionable advice for reaching six-figure earnings without the need for an agency. Tune in and unlock your earning potential as a freelancer.<br /><br />For more information about Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com<br />Connect with Shiela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shielapialago/<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1623</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>careerpodcast,freelancing,sarahduran,shielapialago,solopreneur,virtualassistance,virtualassistantpodcast</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ae63ba6802263c5a2148e9df297b409a.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#45 7 Sins of Time-Tracking: Ignored Impacts, Simple Solutions</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/45-7-sins-of-time-tracking-ignored-impacts-simple-solutions--52638505</link><description><![CDATA["Have you fallen into any of the '7 Sins of Time-Tracking'? Here's a thought-provoking episode where I explored a radical rethink on traditional time-tracking practices and how to overcome these overlooked mistakes. <br /><br />For more information about Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com<br />Connect with Shiela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shielapialago/<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52638505</guid><pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2023 23:50:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52638505/s3e7.mp3" length="22607680" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Have you fallen into any of the '7 Sins of Time-Tracking'? Here's a thought-provoking episode where I explored a radical rethink on traditional time-tracking practices and how to overcome these overlooked mistakes. 

For more information about...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["Have you fallen into any of the '7 Sins of Time-Tracking'? Here's a thought-provoking episode where I explored a radical rethink on traditional time-tracking practices and how to overcome these overlooked mistakes. <br /><br />For more information about Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com<br />Connect with Shiela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shielapialago/<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1413</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>freelancer,freelancing,freelancingpodcast,podcastforfreelancers,podcastforfreelancing,podcastforvas,podcastforvirtualassistants,rockstarvapodcast,timetracking,virtualassistance,virtualassistant</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fdc90a53900912896f8ebcbade9db37f.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#46 From Mistake to Mastery: Lessons Learned When Taking on New Clients</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/46-from-mistake-to-mastery-lessons-learned-when-taking-on-new-clients--52709585</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, I'm going to share about a part of my journey as a freelancer in the Digital Marketing industry. Recently, I've learned a lot from just taking on new clients. It's so easy to get excited about new opportunities, but it's also important to approach it with patience and a deeper understanding. I'll be sharing some of my own missteps and some tough lessons along the way. Tune in!<br /><br />For more information about Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com<br />Connect with Shiela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shielapialago/<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52709585</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2023 18:16:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52709585/s3e8.mp3" length="11565608" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, I'm going to share about a part of my journey as a freelancer in the Digital Marketing industry. Recently, I've learned a lot from just taking on new clients. It's so easy to get excited about new opportunities, but it's also...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, I'm going to share about a part of my journey as a freelancer in the Digital Marketing industry. Recently, I've learned a lot from just taking on new clients. It's so easy to get excited about new opportunities, but it's also important to approach it with patience and a deeper understanding. I'll be sharing some of my own missteps and some tough lessons along the way. Tune in!<br /><br />For more information about Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com<br />Connect with Shiela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shielapialago/<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>723</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>digitalmarketing,freelancer,freelancing,newclients,onboarding,shielapialago,therockstarvapodcast,virtualassistance,virtualassistant</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f85dfa1153af113f633da0f2086fe4c6.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#47 The Price of Location: My Experience with Remote Job Discrimination</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/47-the-price-of-location-my-experience-with-remote-job-discrimination--52870903</link><description><![CDATA[What if I told you that there's another factor that could hinder your chances of getting remotely hired or getting that ideal client, one that's completely out of your control? Imagine being rejected not because of your skills or experience, but simply because of where you live.<br /><br />In this episode, I'm going to share with you my experience with this remote job discrimination and what we can do about it. So sit back, relax, and let's dive into it.<br /><br />For more information about Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com<br />Connect with Shiela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shielapialago/<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52870903</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2023 23:03:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52870903/s3e9.mp3" length="10091465" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What if I told you that there's another factor that could hinder your chances of getting remotely hired or getting that ideal client, one that's completely out of your control? Imagine being rejected not because of your skills or experience, but...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What if I told you that there's another factor that could hinder your chances of getting remotely hired or getting that ideal client, one that's completely out of your control? Imagine being rejected not because of your skills or experience, but simply because of where you live.<br /><br />In this episode, I'm going to share with you my experience with this remote job discrimination and what we can do about it. So sit back, relax, and let's dive into it.<br /><br />For more information about Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com<br />Connect with Shiela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shielapialago/<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>631</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>discrimination,freelancing,remotejob,virtualassistance</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7504595f6126568d9bec49675971c8db.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#48 Project Selection: A Critical Step in Building Your VA Business from the Ground Up</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/48-project-selection-a-critical-step-in-building-your-va-business-from-the-ground-up--53105319</link><description><![CDATA[Choosing the right projects is essential to building a successful VA business from the ground up. We explore the process of project selection and how it can help you avoid common dilemmas like ‘virtual underemployment’ or taking on tasks you dislike. We also examine the long-term benefits of strategic project selection, including building a strong portfolio and reputation in a particular niche. Additionally, we discuss the potential risks of not being selective with the projects a VA takes on and provide actionable steps for evaluating project risks and rewards before accepting a new project. Whether you're a seasoned VA or just starting, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you build a thriving VA business.<br /><br />For more information about Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com<br />Connect with Shiela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shielapialago/<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53105319</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Mar 2023 04:39:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53105319/s3e10.mp3" length="13283033" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Choosing the right projects is essential to building a successful VA business from the ground up. We explore the process of project selection and how it can help you avoid common dilemmas like ‘virtual underemployment’ or taking on tasks you dislike....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Choosing the right projects is essential to building a successful VA business from the ground up. We explore the process of project selection and how it can help you avoid common dilemmas like ‘virtual underemployment’ or taking on tasks you dislike. We also examine the long-term benefits of strategic project selection, including building a strong portfolio and reputation in a particular niche. Additionally, we discuss the potential risks of not being selective with the projects a VA takes on and provide actionable steps for evaluating project risks and rewards before accepting a new project. Whether you're a seasoned VA or just starting, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you build a thriving VA business.<br /><br />For more information about Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com<br />Connect with Shiela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shielapialago/<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>831</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>freelancing,projectmanagement,projectselection,virtualassistance,virtualassistant,virtualassistantpodcast</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9761bf50d511a1f2c8cd8115c32a4aee.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#49 Learn Smarter, Not Harder: Hassle-Free Learning for Busy Freelancers</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/49-learn-smarter-not-harder-hassle-free-learning-for-busy-freelancers--53230440</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of the Rockstar VA Podcast, Shiela shares her hassle-free learning strategies for busy freelancers. She emphasizes the importance of staying informed and organized in the digital industry, and offers her own catchphrase - the 3 Rs of Digital Learning: Reference, Readings, and Recordings. By taking a strategic approach to learning and staying up-to-date with the latest trends and techniques in your field, you can improve your skills, stay ahead of the curve, and achieve your goals.<br /><br />For more information about Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com<br />Connect with Shiela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shielapialago/<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53230440</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:29:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53230440/s3e11.mp3" length="18245861" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of the Rockstar VA Podcast, Shiela shares her hassle-free learning strategies for busy freelancers. She emphasizes the importance of staying informed and organized in the digital industry, and offers her own catchphrase - the 3 Rs of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of the Rockstar VA Podcast, Shiela shares her hassle-free learning strategies for busy freelancers. She emphasizes the importance of staying informed and organized in the digital industry, and offers her own catchphrase - the 3 Rs of Digital Learning: Reference, Readings, and Recordings. By taking a strategic approach to learning and staying up-to-date with the latest trends and techniques in your field, you can improve your skills, stay ahead of the curve, and achieve your goals.<br /><br />For more information about Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com<br />Connect with Shiela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shielapialago/<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1141</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>busyfreelancers,learning,professionaldevelopment,shielapialago,therockstarvapodcast,virtualassistant</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0b41e801449f8fd9d8988a325d017435.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#50 Creating a Home Away from Home: Finding Inspiration as a Filipino Artist in Dubai with Cholo Juan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/50-creating-a-home-away-from-home-finding-inspiration-as-a-filipino-artist-in-dubai-with-cholo-juan--53333155</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of The Rockstar VA Podcast, we sit down with Cholo Juan, a Filipino visual artist who is making waves in the World Art Dubai scene. Cholo shares his inspiring story of discovering his passion for art while living as an expat and how he's bringing a unique touch of Filipino-made art to the region. Tune in to hear about his journey and be inspired by his artistic talent and determination.<br /><br />For more information about Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com<br />Connect with Shiela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shielapialago/<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53333155</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Mar 2023 12:46:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53333155/s3e12.mp3" length="5960048" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of The Rockstar VA Podcast, we sit down with Cholo Juan, a Filipino visual artist who is making waves in the World Art Dubai scene. Cholo shares his inspiring story of discovering his passion for art while living as an expat and how...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of The Rockstar VA Podcast, we sit down with Cholo Juan, a Filipino visual artist who is making waves in the World Art Dubai scene. Cholo shares his inspiring story of discovering his passion for art while living as an expat and how he's bringing a unique touch of Filipino-made art to the region. Tune in to hear about his journey and be inspired by his artistic talent and determination.<br /><br />For more information about Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com<br />Connect with Shiela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shielapialago/<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>373</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>dubai,dubaiart,dubailife,filipinoartist,freelancing,therockstarvapodcast,virtualassistance</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6d13ca6e2cc077b51e6f3b3763c93468.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#51 Where Are My Target Clients? How to Attract Your Ideal Clients with Precision</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/51-where-are-my-target-clients-how-to-attract-your-ideal-clients-with-precision--53483373</link><description><![CDATA[Are you a freelancer or virtual assistant who struggles to attract high-quality clients? If so, this episode is perfect for you! I'll be sharing a simple yet powerful strategy for pinpointing and captivating your ideal clients with precision. Tune in to discover where your target clients are hiding and how to tailor your messaging to win them over. With our expert guidance, you'll be well on your way to attracting the perfect clients and taking your freelance career to the next level. Don't miss out - listen now!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53483373</guid><pubDate>Sun, 09 Apr 2023 12:13:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53483373/s3e13.mp3" length="12646364" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Are you a freelancer or virtual assistant who struggles to attract high-quality clients? If so, this episode is perfect for you! I'll be sharing a simple yet powerful strategy for pinpointing and captivating your ideal clients with precision. Tune in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you a freelancer or virtual assistant who struggles to attract high-quality clients? If so, this episode is perfect for you! I'll be sharing a simple yet powerful strategy for pinpointing and captivating your ideal clients with precision. Tune in to discover where your target clients are hiding and how to tailor your messaging to win them over. With our expert guidance, you'll be well on your way to attracting the perfect clients and taking your freelance career to the next level. Don't miss out - listen now!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>791</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>careerpodcast,freelancing,highticketclients,onlineclients,onlinejob,podcast,rightfitclients,targetclients,virtualassistant</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/85843d47f17952ba1205383b14480d60.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#52 Personal Battles, Professional Wins: Strategies for Keeping Clients During Life's Toughest Moments</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/52-personal-battles-professional-wins-strategies-for-keeping-clients-during-life-s-toughest-moments--53577322</link><description><![CDATA[Ready to conquer personal battles and secure professional wins? In this eye-opening episode, we reveal realistic strategies for maintaining client relationships during life's most challenging moments. Learn actionable techniques for retaining clients even when life throws curveballs. Empower yourself to rise above the obstacles and achieve success in both your personal and professional life. Don't miss this game-changing episode – tune in now!<br /><br />For more information about Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com<br />Connect with Shiela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shielapialago/<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53577322</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 02:10:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53577322/s3e14.mp3" length="11123442" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0aeb3717-77e1-4519-b88e-861a662b6b2d/0aeb3717-77e1-4519-b88e-861a662b6b2d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0aeb3717-77e1-4519-b88e-861a662b6b2d/0aeb3717-77e1-4519-b88e-861a662b6b2d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/0aeb3717-77e1-4519-b88e-861a662b6b2d/0aeb3717-77e1-4519-b88e-861a662b6b2d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ready to conquer personal battles and secure professional wins? In this eye-opening episode, we reveal realistic strategies for maintaining client relationships during life's most challenging moments. Learn actionable techniques for retaining clients...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ready to conquer personal battles and secure professional wins? In this eye-opening episode, we reveal realistic strategies for maintaining client relationships during life's most challenging moments. Learn actionable techniques for retaining clients even when life throws curveballs. Empower yourself to rise above the obstacles and achieve success in both your personal and professional life. Don't miss this game-changing episode – tune in now!<br /><br />For more information about Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com<br />Connect with Shiela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shielapialago/<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>696</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>careerpodcast,freelancer,freelancerpodcast,freelancing,podcastforfreelancers,shielapialago,therockstarvapodcast,virtualassistant,virtualassistantpodcast</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2bef518de5e70f1152ed5670c7f827c6.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#53 The S.T.E.P. Strategy: Virtual Work Stress Management Made Easy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/53-the-s-t-e-p-strategy-virtual-work-stress-management-made-easy--53772609</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, I'm going to introduce the S.T.E.P. strategy for managing stress in the virtual workplace. Discover how this technique can help you overcome the unique challenges of remote work, such as deadline anxiety and coordinating with colleagues in multiple time zones.<br /><br />For more information about Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com<br />Connect with Shiela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shielapialago/<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53772609</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2023 09:23:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53772609/edited_imported_s3_ep15.mp3" length="10368581" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/dbad1fe7-e541-434d-a452-edbf5430f4e1/dbad1fe7-e541-434d-a452-edbf5430f4e1.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/dbad1fe7-e541-434d-a452-edbf5430f4e1/dbad1fe7-e541-434d-a452-edbf5430f4e1.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/dbad1fe7-e541-434d-a452-edbf5430f4e1/dbad1fe7-e541-434d-a452-edbf5430f4e1.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, I'm going to introduce the S.T.E.P. strategy for managing stress in the virtual workplace. Discover how this technique can help you overcome the unique challenges of remote work, such as deadline anxiety and coordinating with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, I'm going to introduce the S.T.E.P. strategy for managing stress in the virtual workplace. Discover how this technique can help you overcome the unique challenges of remote work, such as deadline anxiety and coordinating with colleagues in multiple time zones.<br /><br />For more information about Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com<br />Connect with Shiela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shielapialago/<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>648</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>careerpodcast,freelancer,freelancing,shielapialago,therockstarvapodcast,virtualassistant,virtualassistantforhire</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/061daac775982244033810aa8bd4f0d1.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#54 Erratic to Strategic: The L.A.W. Method for Handling Last-Minute Decision Makers</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/54-erratic-to-strategic-the-l-a-w-method-for-handling-last-minute-decision-makers--53907088</link><description><![CDATA[Ever felt overwhelmed by clients who change their minds at the last minute? Tune into the latest episode of the Rockstar VA Podcast where I unpack the L.A.W. method to help you navigate through the unpredictability and guide your clients towards strategic decision-making. A must-listen for those who want to transform the chaos of erratic decision-making into a structured strategy.<br /><br />For more information about Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com<br />Connect with Shiela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shielapialago/<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53907088</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2023 16:04:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53907088/edited_default_ep_16.mp3" length="11008885" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/17a43986-3f1f-4d8a-8e81-584092cf7f63/17a43986-3f1f-4d8a-8e81-584092cf7f63.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/17a43986-3f1f-4d8a-8e81-584092cf7f63/17a43986-3f1f-4d8a-8e81-584092cf7f63.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/17a43986-3f1f-4d8a-8e81-584092cf7f63/17a43986-3f1f-4d8a-8e81-584092cf7f63.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ever felt overwhelmed by clients who change their minds at the last minute? Tune into the latest episode of the Rockstar VA Podcast where I unpack the L.A.W. method to help you navigate through the unpredictability and guide your clients towards...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ever felt overwhelmed by clients who change their minds at the last minute? Tune into the latest episode of the Rockstar VA Podcast where I unpack the L.A.W. method to help you navigate through the unpredictability and guide your clients towards strategic decision-making. A must-listen for those who want to transform the chaos of erratic decision-making into a structured strategy.<br /><br />For more information about Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com<br />Connect with Shiela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shielapialago/<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>689</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>careerpodcast,freelancer,freelancing,shielapialago,therockstarvapodcast,virtualassistant,virtualassistantforhire</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6547493fe84b498e1e65755cf2a72834.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#55 The Double-Edged Sword: Weighing Health and Opportunities in Virtual Assistance and Freelancing</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/55-the-double-edged-sword-weighing-health-and-opportunities-in-virtual-assistance-and-freelancing--54023982</link><description><![CDATA[In this riveting episode of the Rockstar VA Podcast, Shiela opens up about the highs and lows of being a Digital Marketing Virtual Assistant, the exciting world of freelancing, and the unforeseen challenges that come with it. From setting her own schedule to landing her first full-time client, Shiela experienced firsthand the double-edged sword of freelancing. In a candid recount, she shares how the demanding nature of her job began to overshadow her personal life, leading to a health scare that forced her to reevaluate her priorities. Tune in for a powerful conversation about the importance of health, self-care, and maintaining work-life balance in the fast-paced world of virtual assistance and freelancing. You won't want to miss this!<br /><br />For more information about Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com<br />Connect with Shiela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shielapialago/<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54023982</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 May 2023 19:43:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54023982/s3e17.mp3" length="9138946" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9d9f4a38-7f42-482b-9d61-174b14dada83/9d9f4a38-7f42-482b-9d61-174b14dada83.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9d9f4a38-7f42-482b-9d61-174b14dada83/9d9f4a38-7f42-482b-9d61-174b14dada83.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/9d9f4a38-7f42-482b-9d61-174b14dada83/9d9f4a38-7f42-482b-9d61-174b14dada83.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this riveting episode of the Rockstar VA Podcast, Shiela opens up about the highs and lows of being a Digital Marketing Virtual Assistant, the exciting world of freelancing, and the unforeseen challenges that come with it. From setting her own...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this riveting episode of the Rockstar VA Podcast, Shiela opens up about the highs and lows of being a Digital Marketing Virtual Assistant, the exciting world of freelancing, and the unforeseen challenges that come with it. From setting her own schedule to landing her first full-time client, Shiela experienced firsthand the double-edged sword of freelancing. In a candid recount, she shares how the demanding nature of her job began to overshadow her personal life, leading to a health scare that forced her to reevaluate her priorities. Tune in for a powerful conversation about the importance of health, self-care, and maintaining work-life balance in the fast-paced world of virtual assistance and freelancing. You won't want to miss this!<br /><br />For more information about Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com<br />Connect with Shiela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shielapialago/<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>572</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>digitalmarketing,freelancer,freelancing,health,selfcare,shielapialago,virtualassistance,virtualassistant</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/85fdc95201efbdf8563380c4cbc45036.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#56 Surviving Freelance Dry Spells: A Guide to Managing Time Without Work</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/56-surviving-freelance-dry-spells-a-guide-to-managing-time-without-work--56002062</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, I delve deep into the challenging topic of managing 'dry spells' in the freelance and virtual assistance industry. Discover why these periods without work can occur and learn practical strategies on how to navigate them productively. Whether you're a newbie facing high global competition or an experienced VA struggling to find the right fit client, this episode offers valuable insights. Don't miss this insightful episode filled with actionable tips to thrive in your freelance journey!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56002062</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 04:20:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56002062/ep_18.mp3" length="10339270" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5104496e-9ed1-43f9-97f1-d8ba8b14de5a/5104496e-9ed1-43f9-97f1-d8ba8b14de5a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5104496e-9ed1-43f9-97f1-d8ba8b14de5a/5104496e-9ed1-43f9-97f1-d8ba8b14de5a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5104496e-9ed1-43f9-97f1-d8ba8b14de5a/5104496e-9ed1-43f9-97f1-d8ba8b14de5a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, I delve deep into the challenging topic of managing 'dry spells' in the freelance and virtual assistance industry. Discover why these periods without work can occur and learn practical strategies on how to navigate them productively....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, I delve deep into the challenging topic of managing 'dry spells' in the freelance and virtual assistance industry. Discover why these periods without work can occur and learn practical strategies on how to navigate them productively. Whether you're a newbie facing high global competition or an experienced VA struggling to find the right fit client, this episode offers valuable insights. Don't miss this insightful episode filled with actionable tips to thrive in your freelance journey!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>647</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>dryspells,freelancers,onlinejob,podcastforfreelancing,virtualassistance,virtualassistant</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/26343a16339c67bd648331186667b453.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#57 How To Identify Your Dream Client: Real-Life Experience</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/57-how-to-identify-your-dream-client-real-life-experience--56196727</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, we're taking an adventurous detour, exploring that extraordinary moment when I found my dream client. We'll unpack the crucial lessons I gleaned, the telltale signs that made me say 'Yes, this is it,' and the exciting twists and turns that came along the way. So, buckle up, tune in, and let's navigate this thrilling ride together as we continue to elevate our VA game!<br /><br />For more information about Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com<br />Connect with Shiela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shielapialago/<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56196727</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jul 2023 07:51:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56196727/s3e19.mp3" length="10879256" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/65ac5cb1-7bea-429a-a2e6-db44d798b2ed/65ac5cb1-7bea-429a-a2e6-db44d798b2ed.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/65ac5cb1-7bea-429a-a2e6-db44d798b2ed/65ac5cb1-7bea-429a-a2e6-db44d798b2ed.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/65ac5cb1-7bea-429a-a2e6-db44d798b2ed/65ac5cb1-7bea-429a-a2e6-db44d798b2ed.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, we're taking an adventurous detour, exploring that extraordinary moment when I found my dream client. We'll unpack the crucial lessons I gleaned, the telltale signs that made me say 'Yes, this is it,' and the exciting twists and turns...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, we're taking an adventurous detour, exploring that extraordinary moment when I found my dream client. We'll unpack the crucial lessons I gleaned, the telltale signs that made me say 'Yes, this is it,' and the exciting twists and turns that came along the way. So, buckle up, tune in, and let's navigate this thrilling ride together as we continue to elevate our VA game!<br /><br />For more information about Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com<br />Connect with Shiela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shielapialago/<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>680</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>clientexperience,dreamclient,onlinejobs,shielapialago,therockstarvapodcast</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3d36a8e5517083a4c77c2293b57eabfb.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>19</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#58 Fears in Freelancing: Unstable Income?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/58-fears-in-freelancing-unstable-income--56445104</link><description><![CDATA[Dive into a heartfelt journey of a Southeast Asian freelancer juggling familial responsibilities, cultural expectations, and the looming challenge of unstable income in the virtual world. Discover the truths, myths, and evolving dynamics of freelancing, especially in an era dominated by Artificial Intelligence. From personal anecdotes to the broader landscape of the freelancing realm, this narrative sheds light on the balance between duty, passion, and the quest for stability.<br /><br />For more information about Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com<br />Connect with Shiela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shielapialago/<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56445104</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 22:32:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56445104/s3e20.mp3" length="5228048" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/979ede83-fc67-45fe-a703-30239cfbbb8b/979ede83-fc67-45fe-a703-30239cfbbb8b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/979ede83-fc67-45fe-a703-30239cfbbb8b/979ede83-fc67-45fe-a703-30239cfbbb8b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/979ede83-fc67-45fe-a703-30239cfbbb8b/979ede83-fc67-45fe-a703-30239cfbbb8b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dive into a heartfelt journey of a Southeast Asian freelancer juggling familial responsibilities, cultural expectations, and the looming challenge of unstable income in the virtual world. Discover the truths, myths, and evolving dynamics of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dive into a heartfelt journey of a Southeast Asian freelancer juggling familial responsibilities, cultural expectations, and the looming challenge of unstable income in the virtual world. Discover the truths, myths, and evolving dynamics of freelancing, especially in an era dominated by Artificial Intelligence. From personal anecdotes to the broader landscape of the freelancing realm, this narrative sheds light on the balance between duty, passion, and the quest for stability.<br /><br />For more information about Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com<br />Connect with Shiela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shielapialago/<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>327</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>freelancerpodcast,freelancing,onlinejob,podcastforfreelancers,podcastforvirtualassistants,podcastfreelancing,remotework,shielapialago,therockstarvapodcast,virtualassistant,virtualwork</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0682584e318e3cf95732c818d2c62f60.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>20</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#59 Why It’s Actually Not Difficult To Find Clients</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/59-why-it-s-actually-not-difficult-to-find-clients--56667519</link><description><![CDATA[Brace yourself for an unfiltered deep dive into the myth that's been holding freelancers back—finding clients is NOT a herculean task, you've just been approaching it wrong! I'll be demolishing this myth that's been haunting new freelancers and experienced VAs alike!<br /><br />For more information about Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com<br />Connect with Shiela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shielapialago/<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56667519</guid><pubDate>Sat, 02 Sep 2023 11:52:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56667519/s3e59.mp3" length="15534544" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d660da7f-981c-4284-9b4e-0639562f7787/d660da7f-981c-4284-9b4e-0639562f7787.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d660da7f-981c-4284-9b4e-0639562f7787/d660da7f-981c-4284-9b4e-0639562f7787.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/d660da7f-981c-4284-9b4e-0639562f7787/d660da7f-981c-4284-9b4e-0639562f7787.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Brace yourself for an unfiltered deep dive into the myth that's been holding freelancers back—finding clients is NOT a herculean task, you've just been approaching it wrong! I'll be demolishing this myth that's been haunting new freelancers and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Brace yourself for an unfiltered deep dive into the myth that's been holding freelancers back—finding clients is NOT a herculean task, you've just been approaching it wrong! I'll be demolishing this myth that's been haunting new freelancers and experienced VAs alike!<br /><br />For more information about Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com<br />Connect with Shiela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shielapialago/<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>971</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>digitalmarketingjobs,freelancer,freelancing,hiring,onlineclients,onlinejobs,shielapialago,therockstarvapodcast,virtualassistant,virtualassistantlife</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/72fc79fd20b63f3f380c9edef5d5cba0.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#60 Reclaim Your Mojo: How to Overcome the 7-Year VA Work Itch</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/60-reclaim-your-mojo-how-to-overcome-the-7-year-va-work-itch--56911064</link><description><![CDATA[Feeling stuck in your VA and Freelancing career? Join Shiela in this latest episode as we explore how to navigate the "7-Year Itch" and rekindle your love for freelancing and virtual assistance.<br /><br />For more information about Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com<br />Connect with Shiela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shielapialago/<br /><br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56911064</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Sep 2023 20:01:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56911064/e60.mp3" length="11315198" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5aa2da3d-def8-48cf-ace9-6ade2fd2048c/5aa2da3d-def8-48cf-ace9-6ade2fd2048c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5aa2da3d-def8-48cf-ace9-6ade2fd2048c/5aa2da3d-def8-48cf-ace9-6ade2fd2048c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/5aa2da3d-def8-48cf-ace9-6ade2fd2048c/5aa2da3d-def8-48cf-ace9-6ade2fd2048c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Feeling stuck in your VA and Freelancing career? Join Shiela in this latest episode as we explore how to navigate the "7-Year Itch" and rekindle your love for freelancing and virtual assistance.

For more information about Shiela, visit...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Feeling stuck in your VA and Freelancing career? Join Shiela in this latest episode as we explore how to navigate the "7-Year Itch" and rekindle your love for freelancing and virtual assistance.<br /><br />For more information about Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com<br />Connect with Shiela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shielapialago/<br /><br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>708</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>freelancingpodcast,podcastforfreelancers,podcastforrockstarvas,shielapialago,therockstarvapodcast,virtualassistancepodcast,virtualassistant,virtualassistantpodcast</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/42d8f8d2e295d961bbefe04eebeaaa40.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>60</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#61 Your Hourly Value: Tracking Your Productivity Like a Pro</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/61-your-hourly-value-tracking-your-productivity-like-a-pro--57155921</link><description><![CDATA[Ever scratched your head over hourly contracts? Thought there’s got to be a better way to show clients all that you offer? In this episode, we're diving into the nitty-gritty of hourly rates.<br /><br />And here's the best part: I'm sharing a productivity template designed to spotlight the immense value you bring. This isn't just about hours; it's about transitioning you from those hourly constraints to a rewarding monthly retainer.<br /><br />So, grab your favorite drink, and let’s uncover how to truly showcase your worth!<br /><br /><br />For more information about Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com<br />Connect with Shiela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shielapialago/<br /><br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57155921</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Oct 2023 20:43:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57155921/e61.mp3" length="7762142" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ever scratched your head over hourly contracts? Thought there’s got to be a better way to show clients all that you offer? In this episode, we're diving into the nitty-gritty of hourly rates.

And here's the best part: I'm sharing a productivity...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ever scratched your head over hourly contracts? Thought there’s got to be a better way to show clients all that you offer? In this episode, we're diving into the nitty-gritty of hourly rates.<br /><br />And here's the best part: I'm sharing a productivity template designed to spotlight the immense value you bring. This isn't just about hours; it's about transitioning you from those hourly constraints to a rewarding monthly retainer.<br /><br />So, grab your favorite drink, and let’s uncover how to truly showcase your worth!<br /><br /><br />For more information about Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com<br />Connect with Shiela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shielapialago/<br /><br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>486</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>digitalmarketing,freelancer,freelancing,marketing,marketingvirtualassistant,shielapialago,therockstarvapodcast,virtualassistance,virtualassistant</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/38a1f0755201814c92231829488bcd9d.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>61</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#62: The Night Shift: Health, Habits, and Productivity Secrets</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/62-the-night-shift-health-habits-and-productivity-secrets--57672452</link><description><![CDATA[In this enlightening episode of the Rockstar VA Podcast, Shiela delves into the nuanced world of working the graveyard shift, especially as it pertains to freelancers and entrepreneurs. She shares personal experiences and practical tips for adapting to late-night working hours, maintaining health and relationships, and leveraging the quiet of the night for unparalleled productivity.<br /><br />This episode is a treasure trove of advice for anyone navigating or considering the night shift lifestyle, offering wisdom on creating a harmonious balance between work commitments and personal well-being. Tune in to discover how to transform the challenges of working after dark into opportunities for growth and success.<br /><br />For inquiries and partnerships, contact Shiela on shielapialago.com<br /><br />For more information about Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com<br />Connect with Shiela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shielapialago/<br /><br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57672452</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 01:13:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57672452/ep62.mp3" length="17345538" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/004440ad-5efa-41d8-9dd3-96d176431dbc/004440ad-5efa-41d8-9dd3-96d176431dbc.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/004440ad-5efa-41d8-9dd3-96d176431dbc/004440ad-5efa-41d8-9dd3-96d176431dbc.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/004440ad-5efa-41d8-9dd3-96d176431dbc/004440ad-5efa-41d8-9dd3-96d176431dbc.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this enlightening episode of the Rockstar VA Podcast, Shiela delves into the nuanced world of working the graveyard shift, especially as it pertains to freelancers and entrepreneurs. She shares personal experiences and practical tips for adapting...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this enlightening episode of the Rockstar VA Podcast, Shiela delves into the nuanced world of working the graveyard shift, especially as it pertains to freelancers and entrepreneurs. She shares personal experiences and practical tips for adapting to late-night working hours, maintaining health and relationships, and leveraging the quiet of the night for unparalleled productivity.<br /><br />This episode is a treasure trove of advice for anyone navigating or considering the night shift lifestyle, offering wisdom on creating a harmonious balance between work commitments and personal well-being. Tune in to discover how to transform the challenges of working after dark into opportunities for growth and success.<br /><br />For inquiries and partnerships, contact Shiela on shielapialago.com<br /><br />For more information about Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com<br />Connect with Shiela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shielapialago/<br /><br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1085</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>freelance,freelancer,freelancing,freelancingtips,nightshift,productivity,virtualassistance,virtualassistant,virtualassistanttips</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4f02805f51c86cf35d0451409be116a1.jpg"/><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><itunes:episode>62</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#63 Earning Smarter: The Art of Finding a Profitable Niche</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/63-earning-smarter-the-art-of-finding-a-profitable-niche--57802726</link><description><![CDATA[Discover how to transform your productivity and unlock new opportunities on this week's episode of The Rockstar VA Podcast. Join me as we dive into the strategies that turned hours of work into mere minutes. If you're navigating the digital landscape, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in now and elevate your virtual assistant journey!<br /><br /><br />For inquiries and partnerships, contact Shiela on shielapialago.com<br /><br />For more information about Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com<br />Connect with Shiela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shielapialago/<br /><br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57802726</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Nov 2023 06:53:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57802726/e63.mp3" length="21808904" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1966699b-278a-42db-a747-d0cbd12aec14/1966699b-278a-42db-a747-d0cbd12aec14.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1966699b-278a-42db-a747-d0cbd12aec14/1966699b-278a-42db-a747-d0cbd12aec14.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/1966699b-278a-42db-a747-d0cbd12aec14/1966699b-278a-42db-a747-d0cbd12aec14.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Discover how to transform your productivity and unlock new opportunities on this week's episode of The Rockstar VA Podcast. Join me as we dive into the strategies that turned hours of work into mere minutes. If you're navigating the digital landscape,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Discover how to transform your productivity and unlock new opportunities on this week's episode of The Rockstar VA Podcast. Join me as we dive into the strategies that turned hours of work into mere minutes. If you're navigating the digital landscape, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in now and elevate your virtual assistant journey!<br /><br /><br />For inquiries and partnerships, contact Shiela on shielapialago.com<br /><br />For more information about Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com<br />Connect with Shiela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shielapialago/<br /><br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1364</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>earningsmarter,freelancer,freelancing,niche,therockstarvapodcast,virtualassistant,virtualassistantpodcast</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/94f9b8566c042527b2f40fe03c3acbe8.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#64: Beyond the Bargain: Discovering the Art of Negotiation</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/64-beyond-the-bargain-discovering-the-art-of-negotiation--57979926</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, I'm exploring a realm that many of us find daunting: the art of negotiation. Inspired by the game-changing insights from "Never Split the Difference" by Chris Voss and Tahl Raz, I share my transformation from someone who shied away from negotiation to someone who embraces it as a powerful tool for personal and professional growth.<br /><br />This episode isn't just about striking deals; it's about reshaping our approach to communication, empathy, and understanding in our professional journeys. If you're eager to turn your negotiation challenges into opportunities for discovery and meaningful connections, this is one episode you won't want to miss!<br /><br />For more information about Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com<br />Connect with Shiela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shielapialago/<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57979926</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2024 23:27:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57979926/e64.mp3" length="10746361" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b4e1096f-c3f4-4c7c-a41f-3e11eb0f936e/b4e1096f-c3f4-4c7c-a41f-3e11eb0f936e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b4e1096f-c3f4-4c7c-a41f-3e11eb0f936e/b4e1096f-c3f4-4c7c-a41f-3e11eb0f936e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/b4e1096f-c3f4-4c7c-a41f-3e11eb0f936e/b4e1096f-c3f4-4c7c-a41f-3e11eb0f936e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, I'm exploring a realm that many of us find daunting: the art of negotiation. Inspired by the game-changing insights from "Never Split the Difference" by Chris Voss and Tahl Raz, I share my transformation from someone who shied away...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, I'm exploring a realm that many of us find daunting: the art of negotiation. Inspired by the game-changing insights from "Never Split the Difference" by Chris Voss and Tahl Raz, I share my transformation from someone who shied away from negotiation to someone who embraces it as a powerful tool for personal and professional growth.<br /><br />This episode isn't just about striking deals; it's about reshaping our approach to communication, empathy, and understanding in our professional journeys. If you're eager to turn your negotiation challenges into opportunities for discovery and meaningful connections, this is one episode you won't want to miss!<br /><br />For more information about Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com<br />Connect with Shiela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shielapialago/<br /><br />Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow<br />License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)<br />Stingers by: Drae Cerna]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>672</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>chrisvoss,negotiation,podcastforfreelancers,shielapialago,theartofnegotiation,therockstarvapodcast</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/9709aef9fc0735cae1afa98a80a1142e.jpg"/><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><itunes:episode>64</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#65: What to Do When Clients Move On (Without You)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/65-what-to-do-when-clients-move-on-without-you--58202276</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, let's take a peek at a topic that's both challenging and crucial in our careers: adapting to change in client partnerships.<br /><br />We often view our work as building lasting relationships, but the dynamic nature of business means changes are inevitable. I share my personal experiences, including ending a contract with a long-term client for growth, and dealing with the sudden sale of another client's business.<br /><br />These stories aren't just about dealing with loss and uncertainty; they're about embracing change as an opportunity for professional and personal development.This episode is packed with practical advice on staying informed, diversifying skills, and building a financial cushion to navigate these transitions smoothly.<br /><br />Plus, I'll give you a sneak peek into my exciting new project with thought leaders, showcasing how change can lead to thrilling new opportunities. <br /><br />Join me as we explore how to 'woman up' and turn these challenging moments into stepping stones for growth and success. Let's embrace change together and thrive in our ever-evolving journey!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58202276</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2024 23:31:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58202276/e65.mp3" length="17895114" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/7ec72d77-fe20-43f6-81e2-a7c62eaa9aed/7ec72d77-fe20-43f6-81e2-a7c62eaa9aed.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/7ec72d77-fe20-43f6-81e2-a7c62eaa9aed/7ec72d77-fe20-43f6-81e2-a7c62eaa9aed.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/7ec72d77-fe20-43f6-81e2-a7c62eaa9aed/7ec72d77-fe20-43f6-81e2-a7c62eaa9aed.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Shiela Pialago</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, let's take a peek at a topic that's both challenging and crucial in our careers: adapting to change in client partnerships.

We often view our work as building lasting relationships, but the dynamic nature of business means changes...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, let's take a peek at a topic that's both challenging and crucial in our careers: adapting to change in client partnerships.<br /><br />We often view our work as building lasting relationships, but the dynamic nature of business means changes are inevitable. I share my personal experiences, including ending a contract with a long-term client for growth, and dealing with the sudden sale of another client's business.<br /><br />These stories aren't just about dealing with loss and uncertainty; they're about embracing change as an opportunity for professional and personal development.This episode is packed with practical advice on staying informed, diversifying skills, and building a financial cushion to navigate these transitions smoothly.<br /><br />Plus, I'll give you a sneak peek into my exciting new project with thought leaders, showcasing how change can lead to thrilling new opportunities. <br /><br />Join me as we explore how to 'woman up' and turn these challenging moments into stepping stones for growth and success. Let's embrace change together and thrive in our ever-evolving journey!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1119</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>clientpartnerships,embracingchange,endingcontracts,freelancers,jobopportunity,podcastforfreelancers,podcastforvirtualassistants,shielapialago,therockstarvapodcast,virtualassistants</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6f33bd803cc36e07b73744ab3d5ed942.jpg"/><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><itunes:episode>65</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
