Quitting My 9–5 in My 20s to Become a Virtual Assistant: Freelancing, Remote Work & Earning Six Figures with Virtual Vivian

Ever daydreamed about leaving your 9–5 to work for yourself — but then thought, “But to do what?” You’re not alone.

This week on the pod, we’re diving into one of the biggest Quarter-Life Questions out there: How do you actually quit your job and start freelancing? Joining me is the incredible Virtual Vivian (aka Vivian Elizabeth, or Viv!) — a virtual assistant who built her own six-figure business in her 20s. She helps business owners with everything from admin and social media management to streamlining their workflows, all while working remotely and living life on her own terms.

Viv went from having no idea how to start a business to becoming her own boss and creating a lifestyle that gives her the freedom to work from anywhere in the world. In this episode, she’s sharing the real story behind her journey — the wins, the challenges, and the lessons she learned along the way.

✨ In this episode, we chat about:

• How Viv went from 9–5 employee to full-time freelancer
• What a virtual assistant actually does (and why it’s such a growing industry)
• How to find your first freelance clients and build a business from scratch
• How to use the skills you already have and what skills are in demand 
• How much you can earn as a Virtual Assistant and what prices to charge

💬 More about Viv:

Viv is a freelance virtual assistant and business owner. She helps entrepreneurs with admin, social media, and business operations so they can free up time and grow their companies. Realising others might want the same freedom but didn't know how to start, she created the Virtual Freelancer Academy - a step-by-step online course based on her own experience and strategies. She’s a coach too and supports new and aspiring VA’s on their journey. 

Instagram: @virtual.vivian

TikTok: @virtual.vivian

Website: virtualvivian.com

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