Leading from the story I didn't know I had to tell!
Finding My Voice (And Why I’m Building This Community)
You know that feeling when you finally do something that scares you?
I just recorded something that scared me: my full Founder’s Fire story - from that quiet 12-year-old class secretary to business owner. And I’m finally owning that yes, I really am a founder.
Here’s what I realized after recording this:
I spent years helping others shine from the background. Through my journey as an EA, I’ve transformed my role from background support to confident leadership - and realized I was leading all along.
But I can’t stop thinking about something: there are so many EAs out there who feel exactly like I used to feel.
You know what I wish someone had told me? That nervous feeling about speaking up in meetings? That’s not weakness - that’s thoughtful leadership. That instinct to perfect every detail? That’s not being ‘just’ an assistant - that’s executive-level thinking in action.
That’s the REAL reason I started this community.
Yes, I’m the founder of Virtual Admin Partner, but what I’m most passionate about building is this - a space where EAs can find EA friends and support each other as we navigate this role, whether you’re just finding your voice or you’re already leading confidently. Seeing those conversations unfold is one of my most favorite things (especially when there are lots of replies).
The VAP Slack Community is where the real magic happens - daily questions (hard-hitting ones like “Do you name your plants?” and fighting-word questions like “Crunchy or smooth peanut butter? 🥜”), instant advice, and celebrating wins together.
We don’t have to wait to start leading because we already are. Every detail you perfect, every crisis you handle, every time you anticipate what’s needed - that’s leadership in action.
This newsletter - Lead From Where You Are - is where I share the real stories. The leadership moments that happen from your couch, from your executive's calendar, from everywhere in between. Because leadership isn't just in meeting rooms. And every story ends with questions to get us all talking about how we're leading from where we are and how we can all get better together.
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