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Episode 18 — You Can’t Support Everyone: Boundaries, Burnout, and Being the VA Who Lasts
Hey friends, and welcome back to Step Away From The Table: Beyond The Table — the podcast for virtual assistants who work behind the scenes in the grooming industry… and are ready to stop lighting themselves on fire...
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Episode 17 — How To Navigate Power Outages As A Virtual Assistant
They say “keep calm and carry on”… but what about when the Wi-Fi is down, the lights are out, and your laptop battery is fighting for its life? 😅⚡️ In this episode, River Lee and fellow VA Tiffany Higgins get real...
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Episode 16 — How To Sustainably Travel Via Cruises While Working Remotely
Okay guys… you’ve been asking how I’m traveling so much without spending “sell-a-kidney” money — so I’m spilling the tea. ☕️🚢 In this episode, River Lee (The Savvy Groomer & Step Away From the Table) breaks down...
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Episode 15 — Working As a Virtual Assistant During the Cold Weather
Winter hits different when you work from home. Shorter days. Less sunlight. Lower energy. And somehow… everything feels heavier. In this episode, River Lee is joined by co-host Tiffany Higgins for a real, honest...
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Episode 14 — Calm, Boundaries, and Grit: Thriving as a VA During the Holiday Rush
Episode 14 — Calm, Boundaries, and Grit: Thriving as a VA During the Holiday Rush The holidays aren’t just busy for groomers — they’re hectic for the VAs behind the scenes, too. Between late-night messages, new client...
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Episode 13 — What They Don’t Tell You About VA Life During the Holiday Rush
🎙 Episode 13 — What They Don’t Tell You About VA Life During the Holiday Rush It’s that time of year again — caffeine, chaos, and “just one more doodle before the holidays.” But what happens when you’re the VA behind...
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Episode 12 — Traveling and Working Virtually in Greece
🎙 Episode 12 — Traveling and Working Virtually in Greece Opa! 🇬🇷 What’s it really like to work remotely from the Greek islands? In this episode, River Lee and Jess Frangos share their firsthand experience balancing VA...
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Episode 11 — Should You Hire a VA Who’s Always Traveling? What to Know
🎙 Episode 11 — Should You Hire a VA Who’s Always Traveling? What to Know They’re always on the go—but can they still show up for your business? In this episode, River Lee and Jess Frangos get real about what it’s like...
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Episode 10 — Packing Your Laptop Life: How VAs Travel and Work Smart
🎙 Episode 10 — Packing Your Laptop Life: How VAs Travel and Work Smart So you want to take your laptop and hit the road—but how do you actually pack for that life? In this episode, River Lee and Jess Frangos break...
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Episode 04 — From Grooming Table to Laptop Life
What does a day in the life of a Grooming VA really look like? In this episode, River Lee and Jess Frangos explore what it’s like to trade clippers for a keyboard and go from full-time groomer to flexible remote...
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Episode 08 — Real Talk: How I Use AI Tools to Save Time Without Losing My Soul
🎙 Episode 08 — Real Talk: How I Use AI Tools to Save Time Without Losing My Soul AI can be a time-saver—but only if you use it on your terms. In this episode, River Lee and Jess Frangos get real about how they use AI...
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Episode 09 — Becoming a VA to Work From Anywhere: Is It Legit?
🎙 Episode 09 — Becoming a VA to Work From Anywhere: Is It Legit? Remote work. Beach days. Laptop life. 🌴 But is becoming a Grooming VA really that flexible—or is it just hype? In this episode, River Lee and Jess...
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