Virtually Free with Ashlee31 Maalis 2025

My Journey to True Freedom (And How You Can Get There Too)

How I built a profitable, flexible business as a VA and coach without hustle or long hours and how you can too.

Welcome to the very first episode of Virtually Free with Ashlee!

In this solo episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of how I went from resume writer to virtual assistant to business coach - building a profitable, flexible business that works for me, not the other way around.

If you're ready to ditch hustle culture, get clear on your business model, and create more freedom in your day-to-day, this one is for you.

Whether you’re just starting out or feeling stuck at a plateau, this episode will help you see what's possible when you design your business intentionally, based on your goals, values, and season of life.

In this episode I dive into:

How I started my business in 2017 with an 8-week-old baby and no big plans to grow
Why I never followed the hustle path (and what I focused on instead)
How I scaled from 1:1 services into premium, value-based offers
The key mindset and strategy shifts that created freedom in my business
3 practical shifts you can start making today to create a business that supports your lifestyle

Links:

Find out more and apply for Expansion Mastermind - https://www.ashleethomas.site/courses/vaemastermind

Learn more about my coaching + offers - www.ashleethomas.com.au

Connect with Ashlee:

● Instagram: ashleethomas.vacoach

● Website: www.ashleethomas.com.au

● Join the community: Startup Virtual Assistants Australia

More about Virtually Free with Ashlee

Virtually Free is the go-to podcast for virtual assistants, online service providers, and digital entrepreneurs who want to build profitable, flexible businesses that support their lives—not consume them.

Hosted by VA coach and business mentor Ashlee Thomas, each episode is filled with real talk, practical strategies, and mindset shifts to help you scale sustainably, ditch the hustle mentality, and grow with ease.

New episodes released weekly. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!

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