Nothings beat a mother's love?
Do you agree?
Lahat gagawin para sa anak.
Not only will she work hard, but she'll also make sure that she gets to take care of her children.
And thanks to freelancing which allows moms to do both.
You'll meet one of our supermoms in this JasSuccess interview.
She'll share with us how she manages her time doing client work and at the same time take care of her growing children.
Not to mention that she also does other important stuff like church obligations, self-improvement, pursuing other hobbies, and activities.
Be moved and inspired by our supermom VA. 🙂
Watch this replay!
Introduction
Kathleen, A single mom, Callcenter agent for 10 years, thrives to become a freelancer to be with her 2 adorable kids. She spends her last income on a computer without knowing how to start her freelancing journey.
She shared the struggle of working in a corporate job while her kids grow with a nanny, shared the growth of being an e-commerce virtual assistant, and she enjoyed the freedom in time and money as a freelancer in just 4 years.
Notable Quotes:
Journey to Freelancing
Question and Answer:
Difficulties you encounter in transitioning from a Corporate Job to a WFH job?
There are Pros and Cons. Pros - less stress commuting. It took me 5-6 hours a day traveling to and from work. Cons - Maninibago sa set-up.
How to manage to be a single mom?
Very Chaotic. You will lose your sanity but every time I struggle I list the pros and cons of working in a corporate and working from home. I set up a playroom for the kids so they can play there when I need to attend important meetings or calls.
Speaking of enjoying, gaano katagal before you were able to say okay I'm happy as a mom, and as a freelancer.
After a year ko siya na feel na okay this is my career. From now and moving forward. The 1st year andun ang transition phase. Andun yung magbabayad ka ng bills. Aayusin mo lahat. Aayusin mo ang skills mo. Foundation mo talaga andun lahat ng pagsasaayos mo in terms of WFH. Ma feel mo slowly yung benefit of WFH.
Looking back in your life and in your journey as a freelancer, is there anything you would like to change?
I wish I had known freelancing earlier than 2016. I wish I had enrolled in the VA bootcamp course earlier than I did, I wish I had joined the freelancing community earlier than I did do that mas maaga ko na enjoy yung WFH. Yung Freelancing. Yung time freedom, money freedom. Financial stable.
Describe to me what money freedom is?
Yung di ka lang nagta trabaho para magbayad ng bills. Kase di ba as a single mom wala ka katuwang sa bills. Wala ka namang parents na pwedeng takbuhan. I have my family of course pero di ko naman pwede sabihin sa kanila na kayo muna magbayad ng bills. I take care of that. At the same time, I have growing kids. I also need to take care of myself. Meron pa rin naman akong ME time while working from home. Marami ka kailangang asikasuhin in terms of money matters. So when you are wfh maaachieve mo din pala yun not only time freedom. You have the option to save money.
What is your message to the audience?
To all those aspiring freelancers, not only single moms, anybody who’s looking to start freelancing. Wag matakot sa transition phase. Baka sayang yung iniwan kong opportunity sa corporate, Baka ma miss ko mga co-workers ko, Baka yung kaya ko ba yung adjustment na from being around too many people at work versus working alone. Mga simple adjustment, Mga transitions sa una di siya madali pero pag inisip mo yung goal. Ano ba yung goal mo bakit gusto mo mag work from home. Bakit gusto mo maging freelancer. Lagi mo isipin ang deepest why mo. Pag naisip mo na ang deepest why mo bakit gusto mo mag freelancing? Huwag I overwhelm ang sarili niyo, andaming courses na pwede kunan. Take things one step at a time. Di kailangan marami ka maachieve. A little achievement is already a success. Baby steps. Focus sa anong gusto mo simulan.
Hello everyone, watching from laguna
How will you know if a client is a scammer?
Hi Ms Gigie please check this post po https://www.facebook.com/groups/flipph/permalink/2800180030051633/
Yes new learnings
Hello sir Phoenix and Kathleen
Gusto ko din matuto mg e commerce
Hi Ms Evangilyn Repil Cortez please check this blog post as reference to freelance https://www.facebook.com/groups/flipph/permalink/2421830944553212/
Thank you mam kathleen and sir Phoenix
Thank you po! GOD bless po.
Thank you Sir Phoenix and Ms Kathleen!
wow! thank you Ms. Kathleen,, full of inspiration and motivation for us newbies...
Leonilve S. Sangayab You're welcome! Thank u for watching and i wish u luck in ur freelancing journey
Ang lamig ng boses mo sir phoenix
Gusto ko din matutong mag e commerce
Hi Ms Nacca Chie please check link https://www.facebook.com/groups/flipph/permalink/2421830944553212/
Thank you ms kathleen and sir phoenix
Amazing very inspiring especially to us aspiring to work from home moms
Siri Dean Cahigan lots of love to you!
mindset..
I admire you ms Kath! You're a strong and amazing woman.
Carmee Dumag Sierra Thats what us women are! 🙂
Very inspiring words, thanks Ms. Kathleen
next level to achieve financial freedom in the freelance world
So inspiring mam kathleen
Evangeline Serenilla I'm glad to inspire you! Thank u for watching and i wish u luck in ur freelancing journey
Your BIG whys
correct ms Kath!
Im also single parent mam kathleen thank you for inspiring words
Evangeline Serenilla Aja lang mommy! Thank u for watching and i wish u luck in ur freelancing journey
Thank you Ms Kath!
You are a wonderful mom!
Riza Riñosa Fajardo I am sure you are too! Thank u for watching and i wish u luck in ur freelancing journey
one step at a time.... slowly but surely
One step at a time!
Anong 1st n kinuhA nyo po, at ilang buwan po kayo bago nk kuha ng client?
Salute Sissy
Arlyn Maranan Datinguinoo
I salute you Ms. Kathleen
no zero days
Thank you for inspiring us Ms. Kathleen. I always admire people like you. Being a very strong woman and always positive thinker
Cherry Coronado Youre welcome! Thank u for watching and i wish u luck in ur freelancing journey
Käthleen Älipio how to be you po
Yes we should value small victories!
you are not alone in this community!!!
Can we get in touch with you for some coaching?
salute to all hardworking independent moms...
Nice one Ms.Kathleen.....very inspiring talk.....very positive outlook..love it!
Odette Pepito Andan Youre welcome! Thank u for watching and i wish u luck in ur freelancing journey
patience and hardwork really pays off... you're an inspiration Ms. Kathleen you become a hero in your own way... thank you so much for sharing this
Leonilve S. Sangayab Youre welcome! Thank u for watching and i wish u luck in ur freelancing journey
You deserve it ms Kath being interviewed at JasSuccess! Very inspiring.
Carmee Dumag Sierra Thank you! My pleasure to be interviewed
If you join the community, you will be guided on how to apply, there are coaches to assist you all the step of the way.... You won't be sorry....
Thank you so much, more power to you
Hi Ms Marriette Dvv please check po this free courses http://bit.ly/VABFreeCourses
Indeed! Inspiring talaga. Maaapply ko yung mindset nya
Thank you Ms. Kathleen
Thank you mam Kathleen
Evangeline Serenilla Youre welcome! Thank u for watching and i wish u luck in ur freelancing journey
God bless you more!
Thank you so much
Very true, Sir Phoenix!
I can see you are beautiful inside - out , Ms. Kathleen, no wonder you are so successful.
Marriette Dvv Such lovely words! Thank u for watching, success be with you in ur freelancing journey
Hello, good evening, pwede na man maibalik ang original normalcy kapag tapos na ang pandemic
Good night everyone! See you next time.
hi..im from valenzuela city
thanks for this va bootcamp
watching from dumaguete city negros
hello from valenzuela city
hi from valenzuela city
thanks for sharing mam hope na mabigyan akong pdf e commerce
yes mam tama ka jan
Ylegna Azinrof wow dumaguete, hello! Thank u for watching and i wish u luck in ur freelancing journey
Shared na po!~ 🙂
Ms kathleen I like your background so many butterflies
Pearl G. Du from BOHOL
Video is on but the sound wala
Kath you make me so proud every day with your courage, your kindness and your hard work. <3
from Cagayan Valley here po
audio is now ok po
Tita ko yan!!!
Good eve, watching from Cavite.
Hello, watching from Milaor, Cam Sur
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