Episode 23 Virtually Amazing with Gwen Backhouse

18/05/2025 28 min
Episode 23 Virtually Amazing with Gwen Backhouse

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Exploring the VA Journey: An Interview with Gwen Backhouse 
In this episode of Virtually Amazing Assistants, Shelley Fishel chats with Gwen Backhouse, an award-winning virtual assistant and the owner of Curlew Secretarial Solutions.
They discuss Gwen’s journey from being a nurse to becoming a VA, the growth of her business, the importance of networking, and her leadership role at the Society of Virtual Assistants.
Gwen also shares insights about setting boundaries, her speaking engagements, and her unique Christmas card service.
00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome
00:28 Guest Introduction: Gwen Backhouse
03:10 Gwen’s Journey to Becoming a Virtual Assistant
06:33 Starting Curlew Secretarial Solutions 07:38 Networking and Business Growth
12:58 Balancing Work and Personal Life
16:20 Running the Society of Virtual Assistants
21:11 Public Speaking and Awards 25:10 Conclusion and Final Thoughts





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