9 NOV 2020 · Welcome to the Rockstar VA Podcast with Shiela Pialago! Hi, I'm Shiela! I'm a Virtual Assistant and Freelancer for over 6 years now (at least as of the time of writing) and I'm so excited to finally launch this show. In the first episode, I will cover: - Introduction of the Podcast Show - Brief Background about Shiela Pialago, the Podcast Host - What you can expect from the podcast - Question of the Day: What sets a Rockstar VA apart from regular VAs? - C.P.R. - Core Values of a Rockstar VA Don't forget to FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE! For inquiries, email me at therockstarvapodcast@gmail.com DISCLAIMER: The Rockstar VA Podcast is a personal and independent initiative by Shiela Pialago to provide an insightful and practical discussion all about Virtual Assistance and Freelancing; thus, supporting her advocacy for continuous learning and bridging of local and foreign professionals to business owners all over the world. Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) Stingers and Edit by: Drae Cerna

23 NOV 2020 · How relevant are you to your potential client? What does it even mean to be relevant and why is it important? I've been rejected so many times and more recently, I've hit rock bottom thanks to COVID. But the best thing about hitting rock bottom is that your only way is UP! Yes! But this year, I've also realised what I have been doing wrong all this time, why my profile is only fitting in and not standing out! So in this episode, join me as we deep-dive into how I've applied relevance into my work as a VA and Freelancer. We'll also do a mini-workshop on how you can start to be more relevant with your resume, application, cover letter, and proposal! Don't forget, our Question of the Day is GOLD! FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE! I will release a boatload of insights and strategies in each of the episodes every 2 weeks! DISCLAIMER: The Rockstar VA Podcast is a personal and independent initiative by Shiela Pialago to provide an insightful and practical discussion all about Virtual Assistance and Freelancing; thus, supporting her advocacy for continuous learning and bridging of local and foreign professionals to business owners all over the world. Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) Stingers and Edit by: Drae Cerna

7 DEC 2020 · Online Communication is the cornerstone of our success and longevity as Rockstar VAs. In this episode, Kim Brown, the CEO of Gr8CollaborationVA, talks about the most practical approaches to a potential client online and how to address virtual barriers when communicating with your current clients. PLUS, Kim talks about how she weeds out the Rockstar VAs among the pile of applications for her VA business. Don't forget, our Question of the Day is GOLD! FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE! I will release a boatload of insights and strategies in each of the episodes every 2 weeks! For podcast inquiries, feedback, and guestings, email me at therockstarvapodcast@gmail.com DISCLAIMER: The Rockstar VA Podcast is a personal and independent initiative by Shiela Pialago to provide an insightful and practical discussion all about Virtual Assistance and Freelancing; thus, supporting her advocacy for continuous learning and bridging of local and foreign professionals to business owners all over the world. Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) Stingers and Edit by: Drae Cerna

24 DEC 2020 · Why are VAs prone to burnout? In this episode, we have our Rockstar Mentor, Dave Ruel -- a former competitive physique athlete turned serial entrepreneur, author, speaker, and leadership mentor, sharing his best strategies to win over workaholism and promote productivity in the online workplace. Listen as we cover: ✅ Workaholism of VAs and Freelancers ✅ Dealing with Distractions ✅ HOT Productivity Strategies Don't forget, our Question of the Day is GOLD! FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE! I will release a boatload of insights and strategies in each of the episodes every 2 weeks! For podcast inquiries, feedback, and guestings, email me at therockstarvapodcast@gmail.com SPEAKER BACKGROUND: Dave Ruel is a former competitive physique athlete turned serial entrepreneur, author, speaker, and leadership mentor. After founding and growing multi-million dollar online companies in the field of health, fitness and sports nutrition for nearly a decade, Dave saw the dark side of entrepreneurship gradually rob him of his freedom, leaving him burned out and unfulfilled. Refusing to conform to a broken business culture that promotes workaholism and non-stop hustle, Dave created a sustainable structure and systems for his life and business to reclaim his freedom without sacrificing the growth of his companies. Fueled by his passion for entrepreneurship and human performance, he launched Effic, an innovative leadership development company that helps busy entrepreneurs maximize their impact and freedom. Following his “efficiency first” philosophy to entrepreneurial productivity and performance, Dave developed a powerful methodology that he sums up in the best-selling book Done By Noon - How To Achieve More By Noon Than Other Entrepreneurs In A Full Day. Effic's systems, frameworks and tools, including the Effic Planner, are now used by thousands of entrepreneurs all around the world. Effic has also built a fast-growing network of Effic Certified Partners who teach the methodology on 3 continents, in countries including Australia, the United Kingdom, Norway, Canada, and the USA. Visit www.daveruel.com for more info! DISCLAIMER: The Rockstar VA Podcast is a personal and independent initiative by Shiela Pialago to provide an insightful and practical discussion all about Virtual Assistance and Freelancing; thus, supporting her advocacy for continuous learning and bridging of local and foreign professionals to business owners all over the world. Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) Stingers and Edit by: Drae Cerna

7 JAN 2021 · How do VA Moms manage their time? In this episode, I will be speaking with a Rockstar VA Mom, May Martin, a mom of 4 toddlers and the CEO & Founder of MomsAtWork, share her tested-and-proven strategies on how she effectively juggles her personal and professional roles! Listen as we talk about: ✅ Her experiences going through the pandemic as a VA and a Mom (of 4 young kiddos) ✅ Her strategies to manage her time as a mom, as a wife, as a VA, and as a business owner ✅ Her Book for VA Moms, "Become a Virtual Boss Mom in 30 Days or Less" Don't forget, our Question of the Day is GOLD! FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE! I will release a boatload of insights and strategies in each of the episodes every 2 weeks! For podcast inquiries, feedback, and guestings, email me at therockstarvapodcast@gmail.com Get the "Become a Virtual Boss Mom in 30 Days or Less" Book here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/617136922174650/permalink/679469102608098/ DISCLAIMER: The Rockstar VA Podcast is a personal and independent initiative by Shiela Pialago to provide an insightful and practical discussion all about Virtual Assistance and Freelancing; thus, supporting her advocacy for continuous learning and bridging of local and foreign professionals to business owners all over the world. Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) Stingers and Edit by: Drae Cerna

22 JAN 2021 · "You never get a second chance to make a first impression — make it one that will set you apart, build trust and reflect who you are." It's 2021, how powerful is your brand? Yes, Rockstar VAs also need to market themselves better this year now that the world is turning more digital than ever. In this episode, I will share with you my white-hat strategies of branding as a Rockstar VA in terms of: ✅ Aesthetics ✅ Core Values ✅ Digital Presence I will share with you the most effective ways on how I have branded myself and grew myself as the Rockstar VA for my clients too! Don't forget, our Question of the Day is GOLD! FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE! I will release a boatload of insights and strategies in each of the episodes every 2 weeks! For podcast inquiries, feedback, and guestings, email me at therockstarvapodcast@gmail.com NOTE: The Rockstar VA Podcast is a personal and independent initiative by Shiela Pialago to provide an insightful and practical discussion all about Virtual Assistance and Freelancing; thus, supporting her advocacy for continuous learning and bridging of local and foreign professionals and business owners all over the world. Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) Stingers by: Drae Cerna

6 FEB 2021 · Are you a VA who has the skills but don't have the experience yet? Are you an experienced VA who is wondering if you should niche down or expand your horizon? Or are you a little bit of both? . Tune into my latest episode with Mrs. Julmar Grace Locsin, the Principal Owner at Surge Digital Agency and the Owner of the Filipino Virtual Assistance Consultancy having 25,000 students around the globe and an online group with over 130,000 active members, as we deep-dive into: ✔️ How Formal Training and Certifications Benefit a VA or Freelancer and Are They Worth It? ✔️ Profession and Education-Based Skills vs Training and Skill-Based Experience: What's the Difference? ✔️ Client Preference: VA with Experience vs No Experience? ✔️ Experienced VAs: To Niche or To Expand? ✔️ Hottest Skillsets to Acquire for 2021 ✔️ How Mentorship Helps a Rockstar VA ✔️ AND MORE! The Rockstar VA Podcast with Shiela Pialago is available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Soundcloud, and more! About Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com Subscribe and Follow! Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) Stingers by: Drae Cerna

21 FEB 2021 · How Visible Are You? 👀 Whether you're still sending out proposals to potential clients or you're already busy promoting your clients' businesses online, our own visibility is often overlooked. It's almost like forgetting to water and grow ourselves in this 'space' that we live in! Join me in my latest episode with the Queen of Courageous Visibility herself, Lisa Barry as we deep-dive into: ✔️ Courageous Visibility for Lisa Barry ✔️ The Importance and Impact of Being Visible to Rockstar VAs and Freelancers ✔️ How to overcome mental and emotional barriers ✔️ Key takeaways and impacts of being courageously visible AND MORE! The Rockstar VA Podcast with Shiela Pialago is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more! About Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com Subscribe and Follow! Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) Stingers by: Drae Cerna

7 MAR 2021 · How much do you know about U.S. clients really? Do you know about their pet peeves in the virtual workplace? Do you know that they would adore you if you ask them sensible questions and clarifications about the tasks (which might feel either awkward, unconventional, or worse, disrespectful for us from the East side of the world)? In fact, why do a lot of (Filipino) VAs still struggle to win a U.S. client? Well, tune into my latest episode with Jason Rigby, the CMO of the global tech company, Tartle.co and a high-ticket digital marketing agency owner based in the U.S. and take note of his fresh and career-changing insights from his 2021 experience of hiring VAs and Freelancers from the Philippines. PLUS, he shared the EASIEST insider tips and techniques on how you can engage and strengthen your relationship with your clients, U.S. or otherwise. DISCLAIMER: This episode is NOT recommended to the easily offended. The Rockstar VA Podcast with Shiela Pialago is available on my website: www.shielapialago.com/the-rockstar-va-podcast. You can also find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more! About Shiela, visit www.shielapialago.com Subscribe and Follow! Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) Stingers by: Drae Cerna

23 MAR 2021 · Is Virtual Assistance a good career for the long-term? What is the key to Virtual Assistant Longevity and maintain a stable source of income? Online Business Expert, Virtual Assistant Coach, and Founder of VA Agency, Onit! Communications, Cydelle Stewart shares her inspirational journey on switching from the corporate to the virtual assistance world! With over 27 years of experience as a Business Operations Architect and 11 years of running her VA Business in London (UK), Cydelle also talked about how she found and maintained strong, long-term relationships with the 'right' clients. Check out Cydelle Stewart here: https://www.cydellestewart.com/ Get to know Shiela here: https://www.shielapialago.com The Rockstar VA Podcast with Shiela Pialago is available on my website: www.shielapialago.com/the-rockstar-va-podcast. You can also find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more! Subscribe and Follow! Original music by Vlad Gluschenko (@vladest_art) — Meadow License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) Stingers by: Drae Cerna