Shows
TrulyYourVA with JanisImplementing Sustainability, Scalability and Systems with On-Line Business Manager, Breanna Bortner - 06.13.23Truly Your VA with Janis welcomed to today’s podcast, Tuesday, June 13, 2023, Breanna Bortner. Breanna is the Owner of Breanna’s Business Boutique where she operates as an Online Business Manager helping high-achieving female entrepreneurs create balance in their business by implementing sustainability, scalability, and systems.
For Breanna, it all starts with sustainable solutions that create scalability. Coming from a corporate background, Beanna grew her business in a way that “truly” shifted her perspective. Starting, maintaining and scaling a business can be overwhelming and Breanna takes on the role of the wingman.
Ma...
2023-06-1340 min
TwoSistasMindsetMonday - 06.05.23TwoSistas and it’s Episode #639, the first MindsetMonday on this June 5, 2023. In the Northeast, the temperature the past few days makes it feel like fall weather - whether to weather the storm! What the weekend can bring and how you can go forward with a positive mindset. (We had a blip in the audio for about 30 - 40 seconds; the rest of the audio of this podcast is okay.)
Mindset is a perception and a cultivation of habits - sometimes, it’s difficult to put into words what mindset can really do for your outlook, mood, health, so many th...
2023-06-0532 min
TrulyYourVA with Janis"First Act" with Second Act Success Founder, Shannon Russell - 05.03.23TrulyYourVA with Janis welcomed to today’s podcast, Wednesday, May 3, 2023, Shannon Russell. Shannon is an entrepreneur and host of the Second Act Success Podcast. Prior to starting her business, Shannon spent over 16 years as a Television Producer in New York City and Los Angeles.
Shannon’s first appearance on the “Truly” podcast was recorded on October 13, 2022. Below is the link:
https://www.trulyyourvawithjanis.com/first-act-with-second-act-success-founder-shannon-russell-101322/
Shannon and I dove further into the confidence, priorities and non-negotiables of starting or further implementing changes in your business. For example, part of your non-negotiables is being able to prio...
2023-05-0340 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisThe Morning Brief - When Tech Issues Go Haywire - 04.18.23TrulyYourVA with Janis “broadcasted” on Wisdom today, Tuesday, April 18, 2023, sharing her Wisdom - The Morning Brief - When Tech Issues Go Haywire. I reflect on the tech issues that happened during a podcast yesterday evening and why it’s so important to not let it get to you!! Today’s broadcast is almost 19 minutes . . .
If you would like to be a guest on my podcast, TrulyYourVA with Janis, please feel free to check out my website, and “register as a guest”:
https://www.trulyyourvawithjanis.com/
Also, a quick update on my (3) podcasts and just sharing ag...
2023-04-1822 min
TrulyYourVA with Janis"Truly" Your Dream Career with Rebecca Beaton - 04.14.23Truly Your VA with Janis welcomed to today’s podcast, Friday, April 14, 2023, Rebecca Beaton. Rebecca is a Career Coach with 8+ years of experience helping people who are dissatisfied with their job to get clear and build their dream career.
One may think of a dream career as a whole lot of fluff, but it really depends on exactly what you are looking for. There will be challenges and to get to your happy ending, you have to put the work into it. What are some of the challenges you may face? Are you working full-ti...
2023-04-1445 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisMaking "Shift" Happen with Reality Shifter Takia Hansley - 03.21.23Truly Your VA with Janis welcomed to today’s podcast, Tuesday, March 21, 2023, Takia Hansley. Takia is a Reality Shifter and Master Life Coach who helps female service providers clear their limiting beliefs and mental gremlins to create quantum shifts in their life and business, 10X-ing their results quickly, by not DOING more, but by BEING more.
Quite often for instance, when an entrepreneur is trying to niche down, there is an overwhelming feeling and pressure to DO all the things that are needed to obtain that goal. Those goals take time and patience to impl...
2023-03-2149 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisTruly Sassy with Sarah Ankney Regina - Post Podcast - 01.28.23TrulyYourVA with Janis is excited to share this mini Post Podcast with Sarah Ankney Regina from her appearance on Saturday, January 28, 2023. As many of you recall, Sarah has been a frequent guest on “TYVA” and she is a specialized Pinterest and Social Media Manager. She has been working in this field for over 3 years after discovering the benefits of utilizing Pinterest marketing her business. With her strategy, her clients have seen their businesses grow! [Below is the link to all of her appearances on my podcast:]
https://www.trulyyourvawithjanis.com/guests/sarah-ankney/
While Sarah has transitio...
2023-03-1002 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisThe Morning Brief - When Time Flies . . . - 03.06.23TrulyYourVA with Janis “broadcasted” on Wisdom today, Monday, March 6, 2023, sharing her Wisdom - The Morning Brief - When Time Flies. It’s been a little over (5) months since my last “Wisdom” chat and what I’ve learned along the way is to reflect, show up with purpose and passion and never take time for granted!! Today’s broadcast is almost 11 minutes . . .
If you would like to be a guest on my podcast, TrulyYourVA with Janis, please feel free to check out my website, and “register as a guest”:
https://www.trulyyourvawithjanis.com/
Also, a quick update on my...
2023-03-0610 min
Second Act Success Podcast: Career Change, Business Coaching & Entrepreneurship Advice for WomenLegal Assistant Turned Virtual Assistant and Podcast Manager with Janis Melillo | Ep #62Legal Assistant Turned Virtual Assistant with Janis Melillo | Ep #62Janis Melillo spent over 30 years of her career in the legal world as a paralegal. She was used to multitasking, and the skills she learned after decades in law led her to launch a Virtual Assistant business handling projects for people all over the world virtually. Janis also hosts three podcasts, has co-authored 16 books, and does all of this while being an entrepreneur and calling her own shots while in her 60s. Listen to Janis open up about the ups and downs of life that have led her...
2023-03-0228 min
Taylor Way Talks16 - Janis Melillo: From Parent to Caregiver. Living in the fear of the unknown.Content Warning: Traumatic injury, hospitalization, grief.Dawn Taylor welcomes VA and podcast host Janis Melillo to the show to speak on the very moving subject of how to cope with traumatic situations. Janis’ son, Ryan, suffered a potentially life-threatening brain injury and Janis shares her resultant journey as a parent and caregiver.The stroke and resulting brain injury that happened to her 34 year old son Ryan occurred just when Janis was feeling very elated and content in her life. She talks about how everything can change in a single moment and the feelings of panic an...
2023-01-3047 min
Taylor Way Talks16 - Janis Melillo: From Parent to Caregiver. Living in the fear of the unknown.Content Warning: Traumatic injury, hospitalization, grief.Dawn Taylor welcomes VA and podcast host Janis Melillo to the show to speak on the very moving subject of how to cope with traumatic situations. Janis’ son, Ryan, suffered a potentially life-threatening brain injury and Janis shares her resultant journey as a parent and caregiver.The stroke and resulting brain injury that happened to her 34 year old son Ryan occurred just when Janis was feeling very elated and content in her life. She talks about how everything can change in a single moment and the feelings of panic an...
2023-01-3047 min
TrulyYourVA with Janis"Sassy" Pinterest with Sarah Ankney Regina - 01.28.23TrulyYourVA with Janis welcomed back for her 3rd appearance on this Saturday, January 28, 2023, Sarah Ankney Regina. Sarah is a specialized Pinterest and Social Media Manager. She has been working in this field for over 3 years after discovering the benefits of utilizing Pinterest marketing her business. With her strategy, her clients have seen their businesses grow! Her first podcast episode was recorded on June 12, 2022; her 2nd appearance was recorded on January 12, 2023 (links to her podcasts are below.)
Today’s podcast was a learning experience for me in reference to my own Pinterest account. We started with the opening page a...
2023-01-2845 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisPinning the Sassy Way on Pinterest with Sarah Ankney Regina - 01.12.23TrulyYourVA with Janis welcomed the first guest of 2023 on this Thursday, January 12th, Sarah Ankney Regina. Sarah is a specialized Pinterest and Social Media Manager. She has been working in this field for over 3 years after discovering the benefits of utilizing Pinterest marketing her business. With her strategy, her clients have seen their businesses grow! This is Sarah’s 2nd appearance on “Truly”. Her first podcast episode was recorded on June 12, 2022 (link to that podcast below.)
Sarah gave us an update on the recent changes with Pinterest, some of which include:
*Only having 5 - 10 boards! (Sarah is a...
2023-01-1241 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisNot Your Stereotypical Spiritual Business Coach - "Truly" with Ambila Nath - 12.06.22TrulyYourVA with Janis welcomed to today’s podcast this Tuesday, December 6, 2022, Ambila Nath. Ambila is known by her clients as ‘The Girl Next Door of Spirituality’. She is a serial entrepreneur, certified coach, spiritual teacher, international speaker and an avid follower of her passions. (This Ambila’s 3rd Appearance. Her 2nd appearance was on August 25, 2022. Her first appearance was on June 23, 2022. Click the links below to listen to those podcasts.)
Ambila is far from what you may consider a stereotypical spiritual coach. She encompasses her prior management consulting to building her spiritual business.
Like many entrepreneurs...
2022-12-0634 min
TrulyYourVA with Janis"First Act" with Second Act Success Founder, Shannon Russell - 10.13.22TrulyYourVA with Janis welcomed to today’s podcast, Thursday, October 13, 2022, Shannon Russell. Shannon is an entrepreneur and host of the Second Act Success Podcast. Prior to starting her business, Shannon spent over 16 years as a Television Producer in New York City and Los Angeles.
Shannon shared her authentic journey from television executive to business owner, all while being a busy Mom. It is also through her podcast: Second Act Success where she interviews inspirational women who have made the leap into a career change and transitioned into a happier healthier human.
She ended up opening her ow...
2022-10-1322 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisThe Morning Brief - The Last Quarter - 09.26.22TrulyYourVA with Janis “broadcasted” on Wisdom today, Monday, September 26, 2022, sharing her Wisdom. Today’s topic of conversation was The Last Quarter and how do you prepare for tax season with the holidays coming up and all of the distractions. (I am not a tax professional - always check with your account, bookkeeper or other type of tax professional!)
It all starts with my morning routine; yes, I know; I’m always chatting about a morning routine but it’s actually more of a daily routine. Daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly, it’s all about creative strategic time management and...
2022-09-2620 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisTruly In This Moment . . . with Brook and Bekah - 09.14.22Truly Your VA with Janis welcomed to today’s podcast, Wednesday, September 14, 2022, Brook Seume and Rebekah Hasperson (Brook and Bekah). Brook and Bekah are both licensed therapists and owners of In This Moment Box.
Brook is a licensed marriage and family therapist and a graduate of Edgewood college. Bekah is a licensed clinical social worker and a graduate of University of Wisconsin-Madison. Both have specialized in working with high-risk individuals in a forensic setting, where they began to implement mindfulness into their practice and their own lives.
After seeing the benefits of mindfulness professionally and per...
2022-09-1437 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisThe Morning Brief - Obstacles - 09.09.22TrulyYourVA with Janis “broadcasted” on Wisdom today, September 9, 2022, sharing her Wisdom with a question: How do you deal with obstacles? Obstacles at times can be described as roadblocks - how do you get through them? Well, for everyone it is quite different.
Take for instance my guest who came up on the Wisdom stage, Keith Gittens-Jones (he has previously been my guest on the Wisdom stage). His biggest obstacle was cancer. He realized he had to make changes and more importantly he stopped being “fearful” which led him to a different mindset and do some amazing things in his life...
2022-09-0955 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisThe Morning Brief - On Demand Audio SummitTrulyYourVA with Janis “broadcasted” on Wisdom today, September 7, 2022, sharing her Wisdom and excitement on being a part of The True North Consulting “How to Entrepreneur Like a Boss” On-Demand Audio Summit beginning on September 13, 2022. Thirty-Seven (37) entrepreneurs sharing their expertise, knowledge and of course “wisdom” on entrepreneurship. Randy Laxson and his team at The True North Consulting have done such an amazing job within a very short amount of time with putting this summit together!
Such topics the entrepreneurs will be covering are: Strategy, Marketing, Sales, Copy, Mindset, Mission, Wellness, Finances and Productivity - wowzers!!
To register for th...
2022-09-0712 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisNail That Niche with Marlita Hill - 09.06.22Truly Your VA with Janis welcomed to today’s podcast, Tuesday, September 6, 2022, Marlita Hill. Marlita is a multi-published author and 20+ year educator who creates, teaches, writes, mentors, podcasts, and speaks in and across the areas of faith, art, and entrepreneurship.
Focused on helping other entrepreneurs build a business transforming lives with their ideas, her primary goal is to help creators establish their work's identity (defining who they are as creators, what their work is, what it’s about, who it’s for, and where it fits) so that they have the clarity they need to make the best de...
2022-09-0643 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisThe Morning Brief - Happy Labor Day!!TrulyYourVA with Janis “broadcasted” on Wisdom today, Labor Day, September 5, 2022 sharing her Wisdom - The Morning Brief - the Happy Labor Day chat along with coming back from vacation and how routines are so important. Up on stage, and a huge thank you to him, Michael Humel as we chatted about our routines and how to “start” and build that healthy habit.
I also shared exciting information on my new video mini-series, The Podcast Series. Seven (7) days of mini videos - (6) of the videos are 3 - 4 minutes and the (7th) video is a little over (8) minutes. Go to my websi...
2022-09-0516 min
TrulyYourVA with Janis"Truly" "Templatized" with the amazing Nichole Howson - 08.31.22TrulyYourVA with Janis welcomed to today’s podcast this Wednesday, August 31, 2022, Nichole Howson. Nichole is the owner of AIM Social Media Marketing. As an experienced, award-winning social media strategist and virtual assistant, her work is focused on supporting social media managers with their day to day operations - handling administrative tasks as well as content creation, scheduling and engagement.
Nichole embarked on her journey of entrepreneurship about 8 years ago. She freely advised that her mental health at that time was not that good and therefore she took the initiative to create a business where she could work from...
2022-08-3127 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisShe "Truly" is the Facebook / Instagram Ads Expert as well as the Ultimate Digital Marketing Expert - Ana Katz - 08.29.22TrulyYourVA with Janis welcomed to today’s podcast this Monday, August 29, 2022, Ana Katz. Ana is a Facebook and Instagram ads strategist and coach. She has owned her digital marketing agency for over 3 years and has almost a decade of experience in the Digital Marketing world.
Once in the corporate world, she focused on business administration and marketing. She began to fall in love with the analytics of SEO and how those analytics were instrumental for businesses to impact and grow their on-line presence and revenue.
Ana is no stranger to entrepreneurship as her family are all...
2022-08-2928 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisTrulyYourVA with Janis - Podcast w/Ambila Nath - 'The Girl Next Door of Spirituality' - 08.25.22TrulyYourVA with Janis welcomed to today’s podcast this Thursday, August 25, 2022 (not October 25th - you just have to listen in), Ambila Nath. Ambila is known by her clients as ‘The Girl Next Door of Spirituality’. She is a serial entrepreneur, certified coach, spiritual teacher, international speaker and an avid follower of her passions. (This is her 2nd appearance on the “TYVA” podcast. Her first appearance was on June 23, 2022.)
Our conversation on this podcast centered around our daily habits (often referred to as ‘routines’) and how our daily lifestyle affects our mindset and vice versa.
Energy affects our...
2022-08-2538 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisTrulyYourVA with Janis - Podcast w/Deasha Waddup - 08.22.22TrulyYourVA with Janis welcomed to today’s podcast, Deasha Waddup. Deasha is the Owner / CEO of Social Treats and has worked in marketing for over 9 years with extensive experience working internationally in corporate environments and in digital marketing agencies before founding Social Treats.
Deasha is accredited by Facebook as a Lead Trainer and now trains small businesses with online events as part of the #shemeansbusiness Facebook Initiative in partnership with Enterprise Nation.
Deasha has helped businesses scale to multiple 6 and 7 figures since launching Social Treats in 2016. Using organic social media strategies, she has perfected a sys...
2022-08-2234 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisThe Morning Brief - What is a VA?TrulyYourVA with Janis “broadcasted” on Wisdom today sharing her Wisdom - The Morning Brief - What is a VA? A VA (Virtual Assistant) is a self-employed worker who specializes in offering administrative services to clients from a remote location. What are some of the responsibilities of a VA?
The responsibilities of a VA are varied and can be extremely detail oriented. For instance, some services a VA can provide is email management, calendar management, market research, etc (this is a very long list!) It really depends on exactly what you, as the client, is specifically looking for assistan...
2022-08-1822 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisThe Morning Brief - Pen and Paper - 08.17.22TrulyYourVA with Janis “broadcasted” on Wisdom today sharing her Wisdom - The Morning Brief - Paper and Pen and why using your calendar or journal are an integral part of creating, maintaining and having access to your calendar & tasks at all times!
Today was short and sweet but always with service and sharing pertinent information. As always, if you are interested in hiring a VA, I am happy to offer you a free 30-minute consultation - book your appointment today!! Click the link below:
https://calendly.com/janis-trulyyourvallc/virtual-assistant-initial-consultation
If you are interested in bei...
2022-08-1708 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisThe Morning Brief - Questions Answered - 08.16.22TrulyYourVA with Janis “broadcasted” on Wisdom today sharing her Wisdom - The Morning Brief - Questions Answered. Yesterday, I received (3) questions: (1) from Wisdom and (2) via email. Those questions were:
*How do you manage content on social media for your business?
**You’ve mentioned that you were a Certified Personal Trainer and a Health Coach - how did that come about?
***Your profile says you are an author? Why did you decide to do that?
Listen in to hear those answers and a little more! As always, if you are interested in hiring a VA...
2022-08-1622 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisThe Morning Brief - What is Ghostwriting?TrulyYourVA with Janis “broadcasted” on Wisdom today sharing her Wisdom - The Morning Brief - What is Ghostwriting? One of the services I provide for my clients is “ghost writing”. Ghostwriting is when I write an article, newsletter for someone else; in other words, I write it, their name is completely owned by them; they are the owner and publisher of such “writing”. My name is not associated with such “writing”.
Why would someone want to hire a ghostwriter? Many times, my clients want to be recognized for their expertise through an article or other means but just do not have tim...
2022-08-1510 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisThe Morning Brief - Events / Holidays I Never Knew Existed - 08.14.22TrulyYourVA with Janis “broadcasted” on Wisdom today sharing her Wisdom - The Morning Brief - Events / Holidays I Never Knew Existed. I also shared events for the upcoming week - amazing podcasts on the (3) that I host and how staying organize keeps me on task and meeting my goals!
If you are ready to learn more, and need a little push or someone to assist you, I do offer a free 30-minute consultation - book your consultation today!! Click the link below:
https://calendly.com/janis-trulyyourvallc/podcastvaservices-freeconsultation
If you are interested in being a gues...
2022-08-1410 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisThe Morning Brief - Business in General - 08.12.22TrulyYourVA with Janis “broadcasted” on Wisdom today sharing her Wisdom - The Morning Brief - Business in General. How we communicate with our clients (and people in general) is paramount! I had the amazing opportunity to chat with Joseph S. Barone on the Wisdom App. He shared his “Wisdom” that “if it ain’t in writing, it doesn’t exist” and to be “clear in concise” - he is so right! Thank you Joe!
If you are ready to learn more, and need a little push or someone to assist you, I do offer a free 30-minute consultation - book your...
2022-08-1222 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisThe Morning Brief - Making An Impact With Your Story - 08.11.22TrulyYourVA with Janis “broadcasted” on Wisdom today sharing her Wisdom - The Morning Brief - Making an Impact with Your Story . . . Your Story matters - the world needs to hear it! How will you create your Impact Zone so that Your Story Truly Matters authentically with you? Are you ready to make your impact? (Yes; I know - more thought provoking questions!)
If you are ready to learn more, and need a little push or someone to assist you, I do offer a free 30-minute consultation - book your consultation today!! Click the link below:
https...
2022-08-1120 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisTruly She is my Canva Hero - Canva Expert Brenda Cadman - 08.09.22TrulyYourVA with Janis welcomed to today’s podcast, Brenda Cadman Brenda Cadman is a verified global Canva Expert and owner of Bon Accord Creative, a WordPress development company based in PEI, Canada. (Brenda recently sold her website development company and is in the process on focusing her attention on crafting her Canva business even further!)
As an entrepreneur for more than 20 years, Brenda understands the importance of consistency in building a brand.
As a Canva expert, she’s taught thousands of small business owners how to use Canva more effectively and efficiently. In particular, she loves...
2022-08-1038 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisThe Morning Brief - Showing Up . . . - 08.09.22TrulyYourVA with Janis “broadcasted” on Wisdom today sharing her Wisdom - The Morning Brief - Showing Up . . . Showing up is essential to my business success! Being a Virtual Assistant, Creative Project Manager, Podcast Host, etc. - this is how I first of all, LOVE to provide value! When you add value in a genuine, authentic way, for me, that feels amazing! Show up when you say you are going to show up; don’t take it personally when someone who makes an appointment with you does not show up. Always give them the benefit of the doubt because you never know...
2022-08-0918 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisThe Afternoon Brief - Doubt Kills More Dreams Than Failure Ever Will - 08.08.22TrulyYourVA with Janis “broadcasted” on Wisdom today sharing her Wisdom - The Afternoon Brief - Doubt Kills More Dreams Than Failure Ever Will. (Could not go live on my TrulyYourVA Facebook Page but that didn’t stop the broadcast!) A great conversation with Phantom Electric and Dr. Robert James. If we don’t step over the doubt, what are our dreams for? Think about that for a moment; if you have the opportunity and you didn’t move forward with your “doubt” where would you be?
If you are interested in being a guest on my business podcast, TrulyYourVA...
2022-08-0829 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisThe "SMOOZITIVE" Side of Mindset with Gal and Maayan - 08.08.22TrulyYourVA with Janis was excited to welcome to today’s podcast, Gal Sela Szmelcman and Maayan Szmelcman Yerushalmy. Gal and Maayan are not only sisters but the founders of Smoozitive - a company devoted to supporting & guiding women living towards a positive life no matter where they are.
What does mindset have to do with it? For each sister, a lot!! They have helped countless women see the good in their lives, make small changes and feel better about themselves and their choices throughout the years.
Gal and Maayan did not hold anything back - their...
2022-08-0841 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisThe Morning Brief - Change . . . - 08.07.22TrulyYourVA with Janis “broadcasted” on Wisdom today sharing her Wisdom - The Morning Brief - Change . . . I came across a quote from the amazing Maya Angelou: “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” I always think it’s divine timing when I see or come across something that makes me stop for a moment and pause for reflection. Change . . . sometimes it’s needed; sometimes we just need to change our attitudes!
If you are interested in being a guest on my business podcast, TrulyYourVA with Janis, please feel free to check ou...
2022-08-0712 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisThe Afternoon Brief - Prep for the Week Ahead - 08.06.22TrulyYourVA with Janis “broadcasted” on Wisdom today sharing her Wisdom - The Afternoon Brief - Prep for the Week Ahead. Such an amazingly busy day so far on this Saturday, August 6th, 2022, but I love what I do! Today’s chat is short in comparison - it’s always my intention to share relevant information and what works for me! That’s what it’s all about - to share with you!!
If you are interested in being a guest on my business podcast, TrulyYourVA with Janis, please feel free to check out my website and “register as a guest” - let...
2022-08-0609 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisThe Afternoon Brief - Guest Highlights - 08.05.22TrulyYourVA with Janis “broadcasted” on Wisdom today sharing her Wisdom - The Afternoon Brief - Guest Highlights. Such an amazing busy day so far but I love what I do! I am in the process of organizing and starting a new segment through the Wisdom App entitled “The Morning Brief - Guest Highlights”. This is a segment for guests that I want to do at least (2) times per week highlighting other entrepreneurs who want to share their business and inspire others to do the same!
If you are interested, please go to the TrulyYourVA with Janis website and “regist...
2022-08-0513 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisTrulyYourVa with Janis - Podcast w/Rebecca Heydon - 08.04.22TrulyYourVA with Janis welcomed to today’s podcast, Rebecca Heydon. Rebecca is living with intention. She is a coach and the Owner / CEO of More Is Possible.
Rebecca went to college where she ended up with a double major in Business Management & Finance, and a Minor in Public Relations; all while working full time the last two years. In hindsight, she remembers her love of leadership but it wasn't an option. She stated that she was much better at math and she chose finance.
She was very successful and worked for a Fortune 500 company for 16 years...
2022-08-0438 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisThe Morning Brief - Do You Love What You Do? - 08.04.22TrulyYourVA with Janis “broadcasted” on Wisdom today sharing her Wisdom - The Morning Brief - Do You Love What You Do? Well, I certainly do!! And yes, I love Podcasting!!
I had the amazing opportunity to chat on this subject with @darylledyard - Wisdom expert and Podcast Host of Deeper Planet. A former Radio Broadcaster, Daryl always adds so much value and insight to the question at hand! Daryl pointed out that audio social media (specifically thru the Wisdom app) is becoming the nucleus of “social media” - you are able to ask questions in real time and hear the...
2022-08-0425 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisThe Morning Brief - The Art of Selling - 08.03.22TrulyYourVA with Janis “broadcasted” on Wisdom today sharing her Wisdom - The Art of Selling. First and foremost and to be very clear, I do not sell - I SHARE what I am passionate about and if what I share resonates with you and you think I can assist you with my VA Services, Podcast Manager Services and any type of project management services, that’s what it is all about - making the connection! How do you “sell” or “connect”? How has that helped you in your business?
If you want to inquire on my services, I am happy to off...
2022-08-0315 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisThe Morning Brief - Its All in the Mindset - 08.02.22TrulyYourVA with Janis “broadcasted” on Wisdom today sharing her Wisdom - It’s All in the Mindset. How we start and apply our mindset is always a work-in-progress for me. Creating a space of a routine always helps me to stay on track - how do you stay on track and how do you apply your mindset in your personal and business lives?
Did you know that I offer free 30-minute consultations - book your appointment today (click the link below):
https://calendly.com/janis-trulyyourvallc/virtual-assistant-initial-consultation
If you would like to be a guest on...
2022-08-0215 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisTruly Not Your Typical Bookkeeper - She is So Much More - with Morgan Livingston - 08.01.22TrulyYourVA with Janis welcomed to today’s podcast, Morgan Livingston. (Today’s podcast was also was broadcasted through the Wisdom Audio App.) Morgan understands the struggles that small businesses and entrepreneurs face everyday. She is a bookkeeper and her clients range from coaches and consultants to small business owners and on-line entrepreneurs. She has worked in the small business industry for over 20 years in many different capacities but mostly bookkeeping.
Morgan is well organized, extremely knowledgeable and highly equipped to handle any type of bookkeeping matter. From what you should be doing weekly, monthly and quarterly, she really pu...
2022-08-0135 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisThe Morning Brief - The "Solutions" for Hiring a VA - 08.01.22TrulyYourVA with Janis “broadcasted” on Wisdom today sharing her Wisdom - The “Solutions” for Hiring a VA. Are you an on-line entrepreneur bogged down with the day-to-day activities of running your business? Maybe you have thought of hiring a Virtual Assistant and are not sure how to go about doing so - first, don’t jump into hiring “anyone”. The first thing you should do is to quickly write down the “solutions” you are looking for or want to improve on. For instance, do you need more time in your day to work with your clients? Your “solution” would be to have more time in you...
2022-08-0112 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisThe Afternoon Brief - The End of One Month and the Start of a New Month - 07.31.22TrulyYourVA with Janis “broadcasted” on Wisdom today sharing her Wisdom - The Afternoon Brief - This Upcoming Week:
*Yesterday’s podcast w/Daisy Paige on the “Stories” podcast
*Mon. 08/01/22 - TrulyYourVA Podcast w/Morgan Livingston
* Wed. 08/03/22 - Stories That Inspire Us Podcast w/Christi and Rick Diamond
*Thurs. 08/04/22 - TrulyYourVA Podcast w/Rebecca Heydon
*Fri. 08/05/22 - Stories That Inspire Us Podcast w/Victoria Wilson-Crane
As well as the TwoSistas Podcast - Monday - Friday!!
Do what you love and love what you do! Are you?
If yo...
2022-07-3108 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisThe Afternoon Brief - Set Up For Success / What Your Messy Desk Might Say About You - 07.30.22TrulyYourVA with Janis “broadcasted” on Wisdom today sharing her Wisdom - The Afternoon Brief - Set Up For Success / What Your Messy Desk Might Say About You. It seems that every day I’ve gone live, whether it be on my personal FB Page or my podcasts, I’ve mentioned my messy desk - by the way, it’s no longer messy - and oh what a good feeling that is! I’ve often said that my messy desk is gravity’s result toward my creativity. Now, it wasn’t that messy but of course, messy enough. We all have gone through th...
2022-07-3010 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisThe Morning Brief - If You Quit On The Process, You Quit On The Result - 07.29.22TrulyYourVA with Janis “broadcasted” on Wisdom today sharing her Wisdom - The Morning Brief - If You Quit On The Process, You Quit On The Result. The topic of “quitting” can really be applied not only in your personal life but business life as well. What have you learned from them? Showing up for myself and sharing what I am passionate about has always been somewhat of a stretch; for me, it’s going on “live” video by myself - yup - I know, it sounds kind of ridiculous; but I showed up - and I am proud for doing so! What a...
2022-07-2920 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisThe Morning Brief - Ease and Simplicity - 07.28.22TrulyYourVA with Janis “broadcasted” on Wisdom today sharing her Wisdom - The Morning Brief - Ease and Simplicity. The essentials of ease and simplicity in our businesses are essential to our overall growth! In today’s “The Morning Brief”, I chat about a mixture of “ease” and how applying “simplicity” will help you to be more effective. You’ll experience less stress, hone in on your time management skills and check off those tasks on your to-do list!
If you would like to be a guest on my podcast, TrulyYourVA with Janis, please feel free to check out my website, and “re...
2022-07-2813 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisThe Morning Brief - The Backdrop to Passion and Purpose - 07.27.22TrulyYourVA with Janis “broadcasted” on Wisdom today sharing her Wisdom - The Morning Brief - The Back Drop to Passion and Purpose. Sometimes the backdrop of passion and purpose is coupled with pain. Let’s face it, pain is a part of a lot of the stories behind the story and reflects in our personal and business lives. What do we do with it?
If you would like to be a guest on my podcast, TrulyYourVA with Janis, please feel free to check out my website, and “register as a guest”:
https://www.trulyyourvawithjanis.com/
Also, a...
2022-07-2717 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisA Business / Sales Coach who LOVES Sales and Networking Today with Tracy Lane Beavers - 07.26.22TrulyYourVA with Janis welcomed to today’s podcast, Tracy Lane Beavers. Tracy loves sales and networking and she wants you to love it too! As a Business / Sales Coach, she enjoys helping small business owners scale to their next level with a clear roadmap for success.
Tracy has more than twenty years experience in sales and marketing. As the owner of three businesses, she understands the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship. She brings her authenticity and experience in her coaching by helping her clients build their business in a way that is authentic to them. There are logistics of netwo...
2022-07-2733 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisThe Morning Brief on the Wisdom App - Flex Your Happiness - 07.26.22TrulyYourVA with Janis “broadcasted” on Wisdom today sharing her Wisdom - The Morning Brief - Today’s Phrase: Flex Your Happiness - where do we go from here? Sometimes there are more questions than answers but I do know this - I may not know the exact path but I know the journey I am taking is the right one
I had the amazing opportunity to chat again with @darylledyard - Wisdom expert and Podcast Host of Deeper Planet. A former Radio Broadcaster, Daryl added so much more to this topic of conversation. I shared with Daryl and the ot...
2022-07-2631 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisThe Morning Brief - WISDOM - Are You A Digital Hoarder?TrulyYourVA with Janis “broadcasted” on Wisdom today sharing her Wisdom - The Morning Brief - Today’s Question: Are You A Digital Hoarder? Words of “Wisdom” and solutions that I not only use, but share with my clients as well from email, unsubscribing from all of the digital newsletters, etc. that I have not read in quite some time.
A quick update on the (3) podcasts that I host as well as a new segment on Stories That Inspire Us entitled “The Author Series”. This new series is for any published author who wants to share their story. Please feel free t...
2022-07-2514 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisThe Morning Brief - What's Happening In Your World? - 07.20.22TrulyYourVA with Janis “broadcasted” on Wisdom today sharing her Wisdom - The Morning Brief - What is Happening in Your World? (Sometimes being spontaneous is the best decision you can make!) Originally, I was originally going to specifically chat about starting a podcast - today’s conversation was a little of this and that, sparkled in with of course a little Wisdom and reflection on this past year and how I look back on all of the amazing blessings that have occurred! Julie - The Joy of Living came up on stage and shared what’s happening in her world and h...
2022-07-2042 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisThe Morning Brief on Clubhouse - 07.19.22TrulyYourVA with Janis “broadcasted” on Clubhouse today in my Club, The Podcast Forum. I created The Morning Brief for the purpose of sharing small tidbits that I love to share about podcasting which can also be used even if you are not podcasting! Today I chatted about the importance of having a morning routine. We all know that having a baseline of our day helps keep us on task and in control of our calendar. We should run our day - not the other way around!
Routines are a fast way to make sure that our tasks and goal...
2022-07-1916 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisCreate Consistent 5k Months with Ellyse Colson - 07.14.22TrulyYourVA with Janis welcomed to today’s podcast, Ellyse Colson. Ellyse is a Business Coach and the Owner / CEO of The Sustainable Business Collective. She coaches freelancing women to create consistent $5k months while only working 20 hours a week.
Her story of course is very unique! When she was a little girl, she dreamed of helping people; she was not sure how, but later in life, she found a way. She became a teacher and initially loved her job. She enjoyed the administrative aspect of being a teacher and assisting with school admin type of roles but somethin...
2022-07-1437 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisThis Is Not Your Usual Call Center - CEO Richard Blank's Approach to Business - 06.30.22TrulyYourVA with Janis welcomed to today’s podcast, Richard Blank. Richard has been the Chief Executive Officer for Costa Rica’s Call Center “CCC” since 2008. He has the largest collection of restored American Pinball machines and antique Rockola Jukeboxes in Central America making gamification a strong part of CCC culture. (Yes; we chatted about dessert first!)
The “CCC” is a state of the art BPO telemarketing outsource company located in the capital city of San Jose, Costa Rica. The company’s main focus has been, and will always be to personally train each and every Central America call center agent...
2022-06-3024 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisThe Podcast Forum - Clubhouse Chat - 06.30.22TrulyYourVA with Janis “broadcasted” on Clubhouse today in my Club, The Podcast Forum. Today I chatted about the “pivots” of podcasting and why I started. A general conversation today on the tools that I use and why.
Anchor - my base platform for all of my podcasts.
Trello - to organize the flow of my podcasts.
PodPage - the host of all of the websites for my podcasts. (Disclaimer - Since I am an affiliate of PodPage (and yes, I love PodPage that much!), I receive a commission from you signing up under my link.) ...
2022-06-3020 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisThe Business with "The Girl Next Door of Spirituality" - Ambila Nath - 06.23.22TrulyYourVA with Janis welcomed to today’s podcast, Ambila Nath. Ambila is known by her clients as ‘The Girl Next Door of Spirituality’. She is a serial entrepreneur, certified coach, spiritual teacher, international speaker and an avid follower of her passions.
With a corporate background in management consulting, Ambila is far from your stereotypical Spiritual Coach. She went from a 6 figure corporate job to having a spiritual business. She has worked with clients spanning over 4 continents and she knows that the greatest journey you can take is the one to build a relationship with yourself.
She help...
2022-06-2324 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisPinning the "Sassy" Way on Pinterest with Sarah Ankney - 06.21.22TrulyYourVA with Janis welcomed to today’s podcast, Sarah Ankney. Sarah is a specialized Pinterest and Social Media Manager. She has been working in this field for over 3 years after discovering the benefits of utilizing Pinterest marketing her business. With her strategy, her clients have seen their businesses grow!
Sarah initially used Pinterest when she was with a direct sales company and learned the benefits of using Pinterest. She also explained what Pinterest is and what it is not. Pinterest is a search engine where you can engage with potential clients by providing valuable content. Pinterest is NOT a pl...
2022-06-2126 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisMarketing Your Business on Social Media in a Digital World with Anjum Bhandari - 06.14.22TrulyYourVA with Janis welcomed to today’s podcast, Anjum Bhandari. Anjum is a social media / digital marketing agency. She supports her clients with the leverage and power of social media to help them grow and make their mark in the digital world. (She has guided over 30+ businesses!)
Anjum shared that with social media, you first need to know for yourself, how do you want your clients to perceive you (how do you perceive yourself), how to use it and how to repurpose that content. Also, what social media platform should you use? That depends on where of course...
2022-06-1423 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisLet's get your sloppy copy to savvy content that sells - Aubrey McShan - 06.07.22TruyYourVA with Janis welcomed to today’s podcast, Aubrey McShan. (After a tech issue with Zoom, we could not go live on the TrulyYourVA Facebook page.)
Aubrey is an intentional introvert! She is a blogger at The Copy Sloth and Email & Blog Copywriter on a mission to help other intentional introverts market and grow their businesses.
Her business, like many others, started in the midst and height of the pandemic in 2020. After losing her job, she started her on-line entrepreneurship. She freely states that she made many mistakes along the way but with those mistakes made...
2022-06-0739 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisFinally Get Your Book Done with Amanda Botfeld - 06.06.22TrulyYourVA with Janis was excited to welcome to today’s podcast, Amanda Botfeld. Amanda is a book coach who assists her clients to construct and write their books to tell their stories and build their brands.
Amanda was no stranger to writing, loved the process of writing and was very persistent in submitting her articles. At the age of 23, she was published in the Wall Street Journal. At the age of 24, she was published in the Los Angeles Times. When she turned 25, she signed her first book deal! Quite an amazing accomplishment!
She attributed not only he...
2022-06-0631 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisQSciences - What's Your Side Gig?Being a Virtual / Executive Assistant, Podcast Host (for (3) podcasts), and a few other hats that I wear, QSciences kind of found me! Listen in as I chat about why I decided to sign-on with QSciences, even before trying the product - yes; that's true! I aligned myself with a company that is so much more than just a company - they share my values as well - this company focuses on the (5) "F"s (also, 5 is my favorite number!): Faith, Family, Fitness, Fun, and Friends. (This conversation took place today on Clubhouse. Thank you to my upline, Jill Deines who s...
2022-04-2134 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisWhy marketing YOUR way is that important!When you hear the word "marketing", what sorts of things come up for you? In a world where everything is instantaneous, marketing has taken on a whole new tradition. While I am no expert at marketing, I am an expert of what I do and how I operate and I believe there is a way why marketing YOUR way is that important!
I've heard recently in a lot of Facebook groups, that some people do not like being sent "cold" messages; some believe it is sort of spammy. While that may be true in some instances, I don...
2022-04-1929 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisMindset After an Absence . . .Today on the Wisdom app, I shared my honest and heartfelt "comeback" and my thoughts on Mindset After an Absence. As many of you know, for the last (8) months my mindset and my heart and soul were entrapped when my son suffered a life-threatening injury on Monday, July 19, 2021 at 1:00pm (I didn't find out until the morning of Tuesday, July 20th at 2am.) (I am so happy to report that my son is doing remarkably well and I couldn't be more thrilled - his progress in my opinion is miraculous!!)
It was through the guidance, love and s...
2022-04-1831 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisMonday's chat on the Wisdom App - 01.03.22Is there such a thing as too much social media? A great conversation on the audio social media app, Wisdom tackling, what, where and how much should we be posting on social media. A huge thank you to the guests who came up and shared their insight and of course "Wisdom" on this topic.
It all boils down to what type of business you are in and to whom you want to direct your social media too. This is what I certainly refer to as a top loaded topic!
For more information, please feel free to...
2022-01-0333 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisMonday - Goals in the New Year - 01.03.22Today's topic: New Year and Goals for 2022 - we all have goals and we all want to achieve them. A goal is defined as an idea of the future or desired result. How can we reach these goals in our personal and business lives? It's the act of creating a habitual practice from where you've been to where you want to go or what you want to achieve. It's possible - anything is possible. It's creating a mindset which only you can cultivate through change. Let's reach those goals! For more information or to schedule your free 30-minute consultation, please v...
2022-01-0312 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisDigital "Trendz" in the Upcoming New Year - 12.31.21Today I am sharing my Clubhouse chat on the surprises and challenges many of us may want to embark on in the Upcoming New Year - Digital "Trendz". We all know that audio social media is taking the world by storm! First and foremost, I enjoy making the connections with new friends and sharing and adding value to those I am able to meet and engage with through social media. I shared some basic information on what apps work best and why and where it's good to use what is available to you for free. Spend your money toward the...
2021-12-3121 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisTYVA - 12.11.21In today's episode, I chat about the importance of scanning in precious family photos and getting organized with all of our paperwork (which should also be scanned and stored safely.). For further information, please click the below link:
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2021-12-1102 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisTYVA - 12.10.21Many of us, including our clients, have multiple email accounts. Today I share more email tips on how to manage multiple accounts. To learn more about my services, please click on the link below:
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2021-12-1104 min
TrulyYourVA with JanisTYVA - Welcome - 12.09.21Their is a season and a time and what better way to get started than with a warm welcome to my podcast! In this first episode, I share some tips on why it's crucial to have an email routine. For further info on how to contact me, please click my link below:
https://mstack.me/janismelillo
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2021-12-1103 min
Hey! I Want Your Job!S01E22: 4 Sisters - 2Sistas, 4 perspectives, 1M opinions - 1 episode!In this very special episode Michele is joined by Carroll-Sue Cassella Rehm and Janis Melillo of the dynamic podcast 2Sistas. If that wasn't enough trouble, she brought in her own sister, Bridgette Uriegas, to the conversation! The four sisters discuss everything from raising kids, to starting business, and education in the time of Covid. They're bright, punchy, and we solemnly promise there is not a single dull moment!
Maybe most importantly, they talk about and demonstrate how to disagree about things (politics, parenting, you name it) like a grownup.
If you're interested in the business of...
2021-05-031h 13
TwoSistasSailing SaturdayWe are not letting a slow bandwidth stop us from sharing Sailing Saturday! The TwoSistas chat about all the funny topics involving the internet, water aquatics and so much more!! Even a little history of Melillo Circle!!
2020-05-1633 min