I was recently honored to be invited by Belinda Sandor, founder of The VA Connection, to be part of the VA School Success Story Panel. Even more meaningful, I was able to share the stage with an incredible group of women entrepreneurs who, like me, built thriving virtual assistant businesses through the training and support… Continue reading How VA School Helped Me Build a Thriving Virtual Assistant Business
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The Best Gmail Time-Savers for Your Phone
I got a great question from a last week client: Are the Gmail shortcuts (like E to archive, V to move, etc.) only valid for use on the desktop? Wondering if there are mobile shortcuts for Gmail. If you’ve ever fallen in love with the Gmail shortcuts—like hitting E to instantly archive or V to… Continue reading The Best Gmail Time-Savers for Your Phone
10 Heavy Things Entrepreneurs Don’t Have to Carry Anymore
As an entrepreneur, it’s easy to feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders. Managing day-to-day operations, scaling your business, and juggling your personal life can quickly pile up. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to do it all alone. An experienced executive virtual assistant (EVA) can lighten the load… Continue reading 10 Heavy Things Entrepreneurs Don’t Have to Carry Anymore
Spa Day for My Mac: The 15-Minute Weekly Ritual That Saves Hours
Every Friday, before I shut down for the weekend, I give my Mac a little TLC with CleanMyMac. The whole process takes maybe 15 minutes—just enough time for a quick scan, a cleanup, and a couple of minor updates. That tiny investment pays me back in hours of saved frustration during the week. No slow… Continue reading Spa Day for My Mac: The 15-Minute Weekly Ritual That Saves Hours
Why One Extra Check Can Save Your Reputation
Have you ever sent an email, published a document, or completed a key client task … only to spot a glaring mistake after it went out? It’s the kind of moment that makes your stomach drop. In my line of work, I’ve learned that one extra check can make all the difference—especially when your reputation is… Continue reading Why One Extra Check Can Save Your Reputation
Sitting Still Isn’t A Growth Strategy
Five years ago, I sat down with a notebook and an idea: Could I really build a business as a Virtual Assistant? Fast-forward to today, and Wrennovate is not just a dream—it’s a growing business built with long nights, early mornings, and lots of heart. But in the process of building momentum, I let something… Continue reading Sitting Still Isn’t A Growth Strategy
Frustrated by messy email formatting? You’re not alone.
A client recently emailed, puzzled by weird formatting when pasting updates from Google Docs into Gmail. Bold fonts, odd spacing… chaos. ✅ Here’s the fix:Use “Paste Without Formatting”!On Mac: Cmd + Shift + VOn Windows: Ctrl + Shift + V This keeps your email clean, professional, and free of those Google Doc formatting ghosts. 🙌… Continue reading Frustrated by messy email formatting? You’re not alone.
Dread Mondays? Read this!
As both a business owner and an executive virtual assistant, I get it— it’s easy to hit Friday afternoon and say, “I’ll deal with it Monday.” The problem? Monday arrives like a freight train—with a clogged inbox, half-baked plans, and decision fatigue before 10 a.m. But here’s the secret I share with my clients: five… Continue reading Dread Mondays? Read this!
Should You Snooze Emails in Gmail? Pros, Cons, and Why I Don’t Use It
We’ve all been there—an email pops into your inbox and you know you can’t deal with it right now. Gmail offers a quick fix: hit the little clock icon to “Snooze” it and have it reappear later. It sounds helpful, right? But here’s the thing—I don’t use it. And after three years of managing my… Continue reading Should You Snooze Emails in Gmail? Pros, Cons, and Why I Don’t Use It
Why You Should Hire Your Weakness
As an experienced executive virtual assistant, I’ve supported entrepreneurs across every imaginable industry. One of the best pieces of advice I learned early in my business—and now regularly share with the entrepreneurs I support—is this: “Hire your weakness.” It’s a truth many entrepreneurs resist at first. You’re used to wearing every hat, figuring it all… Continue reading Why You Should Hire Your Weakness