Episode 125: The Secrets to Thriving as a Virtual Assistant Freelancer with Digital Nomad Hannah

“When you’re first starting, you have all the space in the world to mess up because the bittersweet truth is nobody’s watching yet. You have all this space in the world to mess up and refine and mess up again and refine. And as you grow, things just get better and better.”

Meet digital nomad Hannah from NomadKit

Meet Hannah Dixon, she has been in the nomad community for about 16 years including 11 years working online as a digital nomad. Hannah started as a Virtual Assistant and coached many VAs in her life to follow the same path and live a flexible work-from-anywhere lifestyle.

Despite the dreamy appeal of the digital nomad lifestyle you see on Instagram, she shares the real challenges many digital nomads and traveling virtual assistants face. Hannah has settled momentarily in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and loves it!

In this episode, you will get a real-world perspective on how to navigate the digital workspace as a freelancer, including tips on maintaining flexibility without compromising personal limits. We talk about setting boundaries with clients and about the emotional rollercoaster of constant change in your personal and business life.

Key takeaways from Hannah’s interview about how to become a successful virtual assistant (VA)

5 things you learn in this Digital Nomads Daily episode

➡️ Why you want to embrace stability in your nomad life: Discover how long-term nomads like Hannah find value in setting up a stable base after years of continuous travel.

➡️ Creating career evolutions in your freelancing journey: Learn how Hannah transitioned from a versatile freelancer to a specialized trainer, boosting her career and income.

➡️ The importance of boundary setting for freelancers: Gain insights on establishing firm and flexible boundaries to maintain healthy, professional relationships as a digital nomad.

➡️ Aligning and connecting your personal interests in your business: Hannah shares how aligning your business with your personal interests can lead to more fulfilling and successful entrepreneurial ventures.

➡️ Don’t be afraid of AI. Adapt to market needs instead and uplevel your skills: Understand the importance of adapting to technological advancements like AI to stay relevant and valuable in the freelance market

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Meet digital nomad Hannah

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Instagram: @digitalnomadkit

Website: www.digitalnomadkit.com

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