In this episode of the Meet Your Inspiration Podcast, hosts Rich and Meri connect with Lois Bates-Stubbs, founder of LBS Virtual Services and passionate advocate for women entrepreneurs. From teenage dreams of pop stardom to building a thriving virtual assistant agency, Lois shares her remarkable journey of resilience, reinvention, and authentic leadership.The conversation explores Lois's early aspirations as part of a girl band, her transition through corporate roles at Disney and banking, and the personal challenges that shaped her entrepreneurial path. She candidly discusses navigating single motherhood, caring for her terminally ill father, and the financial struggles that led to a transformative moment at Disney World - where she picked up a quarter and vowed to build a better future for her family.Lois reveals how she pivoted from making bath bombs in her council flat kitchen to launching LBS Virtual Services, growing it from a solo venture to leading a team of UK-based freelancers. She emphasises the power of authentic personal branding, the importance of supportive mentorship, and her evolution into coaching and strategy work specifically designed to empower women in business.The discussion touches on home education, with Lois sharing her decision to educate her 12-year-old son following negative school experiences, and how this alternative approach has fostered his confidence and entrepreneurial spirit. Throughout, she highlights the critical role of networking, particularly on LinkedIn, and the courage required to be genuinely yourself in business.• Teenage music dreams provided early lessons in initiative and resourcefulness• Disney Store experience shaped a lifelong commitment to exceptional customer service• Personal hardships including caregiving and financial struggles catalysed entrepreneurial breakthrough• Building LBS Virtual Services required persistence through initial client challenges• Authentic self-presentation on social media transformed business growth• Coaching women entrepreneurs emerged from personal experience overcoming self-doubt• Home education decision reflects broader themes of autonomy and individualised growth• Mutual respect and collaborative relationships define her approach to team and client management• Continuous learning and mentorship remain central to ongoing business evolution• Resilience means trusting that setbacks lead to new opportunities00:20 - Introducing Lois, The Virtual PA00:58 - A Glimpse into Lois's Life and Business02:16 - Chasing the Pop Star Dream04:47 - From Disney to an Accidental PA05:45 - Navigating Motherhood and Hardship11:27 - Facing Financial and Personal Struggles13:03 - The Life-Changing Trip to Disney15:35 - Building the Virtual Assistant Business18:59 - The Power of Networking on LinkedIn23:35 - Finding a Passion for Empowering Women27:57 - The Transformative Power of Coaching33:14 - Overcoming the Fear of Networking34:52 - The Power of Being a 'Yes' Person35:31 - Navigating Entrepreneurial Challenges38:35 - The Emotional Weight of Business Decisions41:39 - Building a Business Beyond Stereotypes43:17 - The Strategic Role of a Virtual Assistant44:51 - The Journey to Home Education46:52 - The Incident That Changed Everything50:06 - The Positive Impact of Home Education52:43 - Fostering the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs55:53 - How to Connect with LoisOur sponsors:https://www.hempsteadhouse.co.uk/https://theitrustapp.com/https://whatsoninkent.com/#VirtualAssistantSuccess, #WomenInBusiness, #EntrepreneurialJourney, #AuthenticLeadership, #WorkFromAnywhere, #MomBossLife, #BusinessCoaching, #LinkedInStrategy, #ResilienceInBusiness, #DisneyInspired

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