Naptime CEO Podcast

Coming at you with a little voice note-style episode today because sometimes you just need a bit of a pep talk. If you have been feeling like "man, that just didn't go the way I planned it to go" or you didn't see the results you wanted to see during a sale, launch or anything in between, this episode is for you!| LINKS|Join the Monetize Your Skills ChallengeJoin the Beginner to Booked VA Waitlist

In this episode, I'm diving into the transformation that was 2024! From committing to mastering my sales skills (best decision ever!) to starting 2025 with a fresh mindset and a brand-new word of the year

We are back from our holiday break and because we have so many new listeners on the podcast, we wanted to share a popular episode from back in 2023 to bust some myths about becoming a virtual assistant!For an industry that's been around for many years, being a virtual assistant still to this day has many assumptions that simply aren't true! Let's talk about that age-old misunderstanding about being available 24/7 for your client. (Sounds exhausting, amirite?) Or is it even possible for VAs to make good money? Should you take just anyone and everyone as a client when you're just starting out? In this episode, we are going to debunk some of those myths and get down to the nitty-gritty of exactly what being a virtual assistant is all about!

This episode is a little sneak peek into our Monetize Your Skills Challenge. We have a 5 day challenge, and today's episode is just about 20 ish minutes of our day four training,  I wanted to share it on the podcast so you can kind of get a little sneak peek into the type of coaching and things that you would hear in the challenge. If you've ever held yourself back due to the fear of not being good enough or the worry that your business won't succeed, this episode is for you. Get ready to walk away with a renewed belief in yourself and the confidence to keep going

Okay, okay — there's no ~right way~ to dream BUT in today's episode I want to offer you a shift in the way you might be thinking about your dream. Because what if it's not about the destination at all? What if… it's closer than you think? 

Have you ever received a voice memo from one of your close friends that is just what you needed to hear and gave you what you needed to keep going?  That is exactly what this episode is! Me, Your Bff Kate sending you a voice memo reminding you to keep going and trust the process. I talk about what it means to have a solid foundation and to continue to put in the work no one sees to be ready when all your hard work pays off. Get ready to be encouraged--I am rooting for you always

In this episode, I tackle a common hesitation among women wanting to start an online business: feeling they lack the necessary skills or experience. If you've ever thought, “I'd love to work for myself, but where do I even start?” this episode is for you! I explain how you can monetize the skills you already have! Plus, I share a fun, free quiz to help you discover your unique strengths and how to apply them in the online business world. Tune in to discover how you can turn your existing skills and experience into a thriving business!

Is it just me or does it feel like no one talks about what it's really like building a business and being a mom? If you have been following me for 2 seconds, you know I am a huge proponent of building a business while raising babies, but that doesn't mean it doesn't come with challenges.

We are kicking off the month of October (and Q4) with a little September R.E.P.O.R.T. & I may or may not get sappy at the beginning sharing a little 12 month reflection moment with you all!

This episode's a little bit different because it is an episode that it recorded with someone else on their podcast and it was so good I wanted to bring it over to this podcast as well.  I recorded this episode with Brock Johnson from Social Media Money Makers. We talked about becoming a Virtual Assistant, why I think becoming a VA is such a great opportunity for people who want to earn an income online and so much more. Tune into this episode if you've been a little bit curious about what it means to be a VA and how you can get started too. 

We are BACK after a little podcast break as we took last month off to create a new strategy for the podcast and plan some content out ahead of time and it feels SO good! That being said, this episode is a little (BIG) life update with an announcement I have been teasing for a couple weeks on my social media and I just knew the podcast girlies had to be the first to know!

I have been an entrepreneur for 6.5 years and Your Behind the Scenes BFF® has existed for 2.5 of those years. Over that time, I have learned and grown so much as a business owner (& as a person in general) and looking back, there are a few things I would have done differently -- along with several I wouldn't change at all.

We have all seen it – people claiming to have all this freedom when it comes to entrepreneurship but what most don't show you is how close their laptop is within reach at all times.In today's episode, I am pulling back the curtain on what it looks like to take a ~real~ vacation as a VA, how you can prep your business and clients to take time off, and how sometimes there is a small (& very much worth it imo) price to pay for the freedom and flexibility that having your own business affords you on a daily basis when it comes to extended trips!| Mentioned |❊ 5 Days to $500 Challenge| Links |❊ This week's blog post❊ Shop our digital products and resources❊ Follow me on Instagram:  @yourbffkate

If you have ever thought “There HAS to be a better way to streamline this” when working with different processes in your business, this is the episode for you! Today we have Taylor Mobley who is a systems & automation expert and we are chatting about how having solid systems and automation can save you time, energy and even money in the long run, and even which systems and automation she recommends getting started with TODAY! | CONNECT WITH TAYLOR |❊ Website - taylorlately.com | Instagram ❊ Taylor's Best Zapier Automation's Resourceuse code BTSBFF for 100% off| LINKS |❊ Shop our digital products and resources❊ Follow me on Instagram:  @yourbffkateSome of the links above may be affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission if you enroll in the programs + purchase the item(s) using these links. Thank you for using them and for your support! 

Two weeks ago, I was at Salesgirl Summit and the entire event was one to remember but there was one thing that happened that I will truly never forget.I don't want to spoil it for you so tune into this episode to hear how I “got it wrong” and then used that feeling to position myself in a way to get it right.

We are over 150 days into 2024 and there has been one thing I have done every single day -- I've gotten ready.Yep, I have gotten ready every day in 2024 and I have gotten quite a few questions about it SO I decided you know, why not share about how it's going, what it looks like, and what kind of impact it's had on my life so far! Plus, May & June's Monthly R.E.P.O.R.T.! | MENTIONED |❊ 5 Days to $500 Challenge ❊ Paper & markers I've been using for the boy's roads❊ My LTK for OOTDs| LINKS |❊ This week's blog post❊ Shop our digital products and resources❊ Follow me on Instagram:  @yourbffkateSome of the links above may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you purchase the item(s) using these links. Thank you for supporting me through these links! 

I asked my audience on Instagram what is the smallest amount of money that would change their life right now and TBH, I wasn't surprised by the answer but what I did feel strongly about was how all of the responses are actually achievable by starting a side hustle as a virtual assistant.In a world of "10k months" and a 6-figure business (which is incredible), I want us to be reminded that even just an extra $500 a month working just 1-2 hours a day, can impact our lives greatly, too.Tune into this episode where I not only lay out what that can look like as a virtual assistant, but introduce our new FREE Workshop that you can't miss!| MENTIONED |❊ How to Make Extra $500/month As a Virtual Assistant in 1 Hour a Day (FREE Workshop) ❊ Episode 42: “Am I Actually Qualified?”❊ 50% off your first year of Honeybook| LINKS |❊ Shop our digital products and resources❊ This week's blog post❊ Follow me on Instagram:  @yourbffkate*some links may be affiliate links!

What if I told you that romanticizing your life will actually improve your business? Well, that's exactly what personal brand expert, Torie Sprankel, and I are talking about on today's episode! From figuring out the things that make you YOU, to connecting to your audience through your content, and a pep talk about figuring things out along the way -- you aren't going to want to miss this one!| CONNECT WITH TORI |Follow Tori on Instagram: @torisprankelTori's website: www.torisprankel.comTori's "Perfect Set" Social Media TemplatesUse code XX for Y% off!

To kick off a new month I thought it would be fun to have an episode about my monthly R.E.P.O.R.T - a trend that I have seen going around and one my friend Tori participates in! Tune into this episode to hear about what was going on behind the scenes in my corner of the Internet in April and refer to the blog post linked below for links!

On today's episode, we have Kira from The Paradigm Consulting and with a decade of experience in People Operations in the corporate world, Kira is no stranger to the sensitive issues involved in the human side of running a business. Normally Kira talks to the clients or business owners who are hiring or have employees and contractors on their team, but today she is coming on to talk with me to YOU, the freelancers, contractors and ultimately business owners yourself. We are chatting alllll about client boundaries, expectations, and the new laws from the Dept. of Labor surrounding employees vs contractors!|MENTIONED|❊ Beginner to Booked VA Waitlist™: www.yourbtsbff.com/beginnertobookedDoors open June 3rd!|CONNECT WITH KIRA|❊ Website: https://the-paradigm.com/❊ Instagram: @theparadigmm❊ Podcast: On The Up & Up Podcast

It is the 50th episode of the podcast and we are celebrating with an episode that is near and dear to my heart and something I believe SO strongly in: how becoming a mom made me a better entrepreneur.

One of the reasons I created our courses and coaching frameworks for Your Behind the Scenes BFF was to take the guesswork and the mystery out of building a business as a VA and help you get where you want to go faster! Part of that, is talking about some of the most common mistakes that I see people making (and some I made, too!) when they are getting started!Tune into this episode to hear 5 mistakes that VA's make when starting their business AND what you can do instead.

The question that in my opinion, single-handedly holds more people back from their dreams than anything else in this world. Tune into this week's episode if the fear of failure keeps creeping in and stopping you from starting your business as a virtual assistant.| MENTIONED |❊ Join our 30 Day VA Program!Doors close April 14th!| LINKS |❊ Shop our digital products and resources❊ Follow me on Instagram:  @yourbffkate*some links may be affiliate links!

Today I am chatting with Hannah Vazquez, one of our 30 Day's to VA graduates, all about her experience of becoming a mom, leaving her full-time job, and starting her business as a virtual assistant!Tune into this episode to hear about how a 3am Google search led her to push past all her doubts and become a VA so she could be at home with her son.

This week's episode was inspired by a message I got from one of you and it was around this idea of being "stuck". You aren't going to want to skip this one!| MENTIONED |❊ 30 Day VA WaitlistDoors open April 1st!| LINKS |❊ Shop our digital products and resources❊ Follow me on Instagram:  @yourbffkate*some links may be affiliate links!

I am so excited to finally get this episode out into the world because it has been a long time coming! I am diving into the features that I think are SUPER helpful when it comes to Honeybook and how you can use it to manage your business as a virtual assistant!This podcast episode shares affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you use my referral code or link for HoneyBook which is greatly appreciated! Enjoy!| MENTIONED |❊ 30 Day VA WaitlistDoors open April 1st!❊ Get 50% off your first year of Honeybook❊  The Discovery Call Blueprint❊ Bio.Sites (Free "Link in Bio" platform)❊ Stan Store | LINKS |❊ This week's blog postBlog post will be live 3/14❊ Shop our digital products and resources❊ Follow me on Instagram:  @yourbffkate*some links may be affiliate links!

This episode is the second part of last week's episode where I am sharing more about my journey of being diagnosed with ADHD but for this episode, I am sharing some tangible tips and strategies I use to help me be productive and get what needs to get done, done!If you are struggling with feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list (whether you have ADHD or not), I hope that this episode gives you some things to try!

About 10 months ago, I was diagnosed with ADHD. I have shared a little bit here and there on my Instagram and the podcast that I do have ADHD but I haven't really dove into what this journey has looked like (or the road to getting a formal diagnosis) so that is what we are doing today!This episode is actually a part of a two-episode series so this week I am going to share my experience with getting diagnosed and some of the symptoms I was (and still do) struggle with and then next week, I am going to share about how I manage my ADHD especially when it comes to productivity!

Have you been thinking about starting a business as a virtual assistant but wondering... am I actually qualified?

One of the most common questions I get when people are considering becoming a virtual assistant is "but where do I find clients?"

WE ARE BACK and so, so happy about it!

You've seen it -- moms on Instagram posting about their "naptime hustle". Heck, you have probably seen it from me! I mean, I literally teach women how to build businesses during their kids naptimes so I know it's so possible (because I have/am doing it)! But... it's just not as simple as that.In today's episode, I pull back the curtain on what the "naptime hustle" really looks like and also share some ways that I make it work and find harmony in both being a SAHM and a mom who runs multiple businesses. It has been far from easy, but it's so worth it and I hope if you are in the same boat, this episode just helps you find solidarity and maybe even gives you a couple of things to try!

I mean.. IYKYK, am I right?

This is for the mama who just feels like she needs a little pep talk and a reminder that she is not alone.

You have heard me talk about the enneagram here on the podcast before but what you might be surprised by is that the enneagram can be a great tool to use to inform our parenting.Today's episode is actually our very first guest episode and I had the honor of interviewing one of my dear friends that you may know as Enneagram Ashton on Instagram, Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober! Ashton is an Enneagram consultant, speaker, educator, author (of THREE books I might had), and she is also a mom of two. So whether you know nothing about the enneagram or you are obsessed just like me, this episode is for you! | CONNECT WITH ASHTON |✿ Follow Ashton on Instagram: @enneagramashton✿ Take the enneagram test (Ashton's favorite)✿ All of Ashton's Enneagram Resources| LINKS |✿ Join Mom's Day Out Collective for FREE!✿ Interested in being a partner or sponsor of Mom's Day Out Collective? Click here!✿ Follow us on Instagram:  @yourbffkate & @momsdayout.co*some links may be affiliate links! 

Raise your hand if you agree that there are SO many things during the day that are trying to distract us or take our attention away from the things that matter most to us?

Listen, I get it -- it's hard to prioritize rest as a mom. But did you know rest ≠ sleep? There are actually 7 different types of rest and I really believe that when we know the type of rest we need, it actually makes it easier to make it a priority AND for us to actually feel rested instead of like we are spinning our wheels.In this episode, we talk about all the different types of rest and I also share ways that I find rest with each type in hopes that it will inspire you to figure out what that might look like for you and your life! ✨ | MENTIONED |✿ Mom's Day Out Co. Facebook Group✿ Rest Article from YouAligned ✿ Rest Article from Psychology Today| LINKS |✿ This episode's blog post ✿ Interested in being a partner or sponsor of Mom's Day Out Collective? Click here!✿ Follow us on Instagram:  @yourbffkate & @momsdayout.co*some links may be affiliate links! 

Summer is coming to a close and fall is starting to make her appearance (well sorta, unless you live in Arizona apparently

Do you ever feel like whenever anyone talks about motherhood these days it feels well... negative? Or maybe even a little discouraging? This week's episode is a liiiitle bit of a hot take

Possible Trigger Warning: Infertility and Miscarriage

I am no stranger to a pivot, and for those of you who have been around for a while know this about me. But this year has been different. I have been navigating postpartum, 2 under 2, struggling with my mental health, building businesses, and just trying to find my footing after some substantial life changes.And through it all, I have learned a lot about myself, which I go more into during this podcast episode. Tune in to hear the back story of Mom's Day Out, where I am at in terms of my priorities and my career, and where I would love to see us go in the future... together.

Just our new intro to give you a sneak peek at what is to come with the podcast!

I get questions nearly every day about what a virtual assistant even is, how it's a legit business you can start, how you make money, what you actually do as a VA, and everything in between.And a lot of times these questions come from the angle of something DMing me and they are like, "Okay I'm intrigued and I want to work from home and I want to have time flexibility or I want to make some extra money in the side of my job but… what the heck is this ACTUALLY?!"So in this week's podcast episode, I want to pull the curtain back and break it all down for you. Take the mystery out of it and let you in on what a VA is (and how you can do it, too

This episode originally aired on The Jo Show Podcast when Jo invited me to have this convo with her and after we finished recording, I just felt like more people needed to hear this episode so we brought it over here too!We talked about some of the pretty common feelings and experiences that people don't really talk about when it comes to entrepreneurship, and I shared what this last year (well, last 5.5 years really) has looked like for me and my growth both as a person and a business owner!I hope you enjoy this honest and candid conversation that Jo and I had together and if you haven't yet, make sure to check out her podcast linked below!

I get asked sometimes how I work my business while also being a mama to two babies, 2 and under SO in this podcast episode, I share what my schedule looked like when I first started my business compared to now! Plus, I give you a little life update and why my schedule right now is actually kinda all over the place...

Up until recently, I used to wear the “5 am Club” title like a badge of honor & I thought that the only way I could really be successful was if I woke up before my kids and had this elaborate morning routine.I have officially unsubscribed to those thoughts. And lately, I'm finding that I really need the support of systems, routines, and habits. But it doesn't have to look like everyone else's.In this episode, we discuss that one of those habits that I am finding incredibly helpful is my evening routine & 3 things I make sure to check off before my head hits the pillow!

As a Virtual Assistant, it's easy to get bogged down in client work and completely forget that YOUR business needs that same effort/attention.

Whether you are already a  virtual assistant or just thinking about possibly starting your business as one, we are going to talk about what I think is the best way not only to find clients, but market your business as a VA! As the world is constantly evolving around us, our businesses have to as well, right? That means keeping up with various strategies as to how we can make our business stand out. And that doesn't have to include posting in overwhelming Facebook groups.In this episode, I am going to share 3 different ways I believe will help your business grow AND what building your brand means to me! ✨| MENTIONED |❊ The VA Roadmap| LINKS|❊ This episodes blog post❊ FREE  30 Days to VA Masterclass ❊ Follow us on Instagram:  @yourbehindthescenesbff 

For an industry that's been around for many years, being a virtual assistant still to this day has many assumptions that simply aren't true! Let's talk about that age-old misunderstanding about being available 24/7 for your client. (Sounds exhausting, amirite?) Or is it even possible for VAs to make good money? Should you take just anyone and everyone as a client when you're just starting out? In this episode, we are going to debunk some of those myths and get down to the nitty-gritty of exactly what being a virtual assistant is all about!

The thing that single-handedly holds people back the most from ever accomplishing their dreams? The fear of failure.In this episode, we are going to break down how to shift your perspective when it comes to failure, how to embrace mistakes as learning opportunities, and how to take control of your journey toward success.| MENTIONED |❊ The VA Roadmap| LINKS|❊ This episodes blog post❊ FREE  30 Days to VA Masterclass ❊ Follow us on Instagram:  @yourbehindthescenesbff 

Today's episode is actually a small piece of the 30 Days to VA Masterclass we had over the weekend and we got such great feedback I thought "Why not share this with the podcast fam?!" So here we are!In this episode, we are going to talk about casting a vision for your business and creating S.M.A.R.T. goals that are in alignment with that vision! If you love this episode and you want to watch the entire masterclass, just click the link below and I will send it over to you!