What if the career you’re meant for isn't something you find—it’s something you create?
In this episode of The Ambitious Chick Podcast, I chat with Laura Nicole, a former college professor turned virtual assistant and six-figure VA coach.
Laura shares her raw and inspiring story of transitioning from burnout and postpartum fog to building a freedom-based business that allows her to thrive financially, travel whenever she wants to, and be the mom she always dreamed of.
We talk about:
✅ Why your past experience does qualify you (even if it doesn’t feel like that to you)
✅ The surprising truth about getting clients (and why you don’t need a huge audience)
✅ How Laura helps women turn everyday skills into a service-based business
✅ Her favorite way to attract aligned clients
✅ What she wishes she knew before starting—and the mindset work that changed everything
Whether you’re a mom dreaming of more flexibility, or a woman who is finally ready to stop living on autopilot and start working for yourself, this episode is packed with perspective-shifting truth bombs, encouragement, and practical tips to help you get started.
Laura Nicole is a former college professor turned Virtual Assistant and the creator of The Superstar Assistant Academy, where she has helped over 800+ moms use the skills they already have to start working from home as VAs and replace their income so they can spend more time with their kids.
🎁 FREE GIFT: Download Laura’s Career Switch Cheat Sheet to discover how your current skills can translate into in-demand VA services.
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Show Notes:
If you’ve ever wondered, “Can I really get paid to do meaningful work on my terms?”—this episode is for you.
In today’s episode, Tamara sits down with Laura Nicole—former college professor turned successful Virtual Assistant and VA coach. Laura shares how she went from exhausted, postpartum, and paycheck-to-paycheck… to building a thriving business that supports her life and her family.
You’ll hear:
How Laura transitioned out of academia and built a profitable VA business from scratch
What VAs actually do—and why it’s one of the most accessible paths to freedom-based income
The truth about starting a business as a mom (even with no “business” background)
Her favorite client attraction strategy (hint: it’s not complicated or salesy)
What she’s still healing, shifting, and rewiring as she continues to scale her coaching biz
Laura also opens up about the inner work behind her success—like learning to trust her intuition, face money mindset blocks, and believe she’s more than enough.
If you’re dreaming of a coaching business, VA career, or just something more aligned—this conversation will leave you feeling seen, inspired, and capable.
🔗 Connect with Laura:
IG + TikTok: @hey.laura.nicole
🔗 Connect with Tamara
🎧 Listen, review, and share if this episode speaks to your soul. Let’s help more women discover the freedom that’s possible when they trust their gut and take the leap!
