A Mentor for Teachers Looking to Start Their Virtual Assistant Business

You've put other people first for so long, it's time to put you and your family as top priority

You want to leave the classroom, but you have no idea how.

Part of you is starting to believe the phrase "those who can't do, teach" and it's crushing you inside. You know you have the skills but need direction on how to put it all together to build a business

Meet your Mentor-

Hi, I'm Michelle!

I left the classroom after burnout wrecked my health - and slowly healed that burnout as a virtual assistant.

I’ll show you just how many of your skills translate beautifully outside the classroom, how to build a business from the ground up, and how to finally put your needs front and center.

Because you're allowed to prioritize yourself - and you don't have to figure it out alone.

More about Michelle

Client Quotes

"I was feeling totally overwhelmed, and Michelle was such a relief to have on my side."

- Julia

"Michelle has helped me so much with my backend, and now I spend more time with my family"

- Kali

"My stress levels have significantly gone down because she’s got everything under control."

- Jei

At the end of The Learning Curve you will be able to...

- Confidently launch your business

- Create content perfectly describing your target audience

- Define EXACTLY what your target audience is struggling with

- Clearly describe your brand voice and tone

YOU get to create your business from the ground up with empowering support every step of the way!

I need this now!

You need this if
you're ready to...

- Work from home without a bra (girl, same.)

- Have full autonomy of your time (like going to appts. without having to take a day)

- Slow down and heal your burnout (it takes time)

Show me how

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12 weeks of clear, step-by-step curriculum

You get the “how” and the “why” - so you’re not just copying strategies, you’re building something that actually makes sense for your life and learning style.

Here's what you get inside The Learning Curve

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4 weeks of "student teaching"

We will do a mock discovery call AND a mock kick-off call so you feel confident landing your first clients! You'll also get support as you start your lead generation

3

Bi-Weekly mentorship call

Strategy sessions that double as safe spaces. Like the best parts of
co-teaching - except for your business. We’ll celebrate wins, make adjustments, and move at a pace that honors your energy levels.

4

Unlimited message support

Your soft landing between calls - a space to check in, process, ask for help, or celebrate the “OMG, I just booked a client!” wins.
I’m here for all of it - in real time.

Thinking about starting your VA business but you’re stuck??

Here’s the truth: the hardest part is giving yourself permission to take that first messy step.

Because let’s be real -
- You don’t need the “perfect” branding
- You don’t need every system set up
- You don’t need to know everything before you begin

You just need to trust that you have the ability to figure things out as you go!

The freedom, the clients, the peace you want? None of it happens until you start.

So if you’ve been waiting for the “right time,” this is it. ✨

#virtualassistant #startyourbusiness #workfromhome

New VAs, this is where I see you getting stuck -

I promise you’re not “bad at marketing” - I t’s that your audience doesn’t know who you’re actually talking to!

If you don’t know your target audience:

- Your content feels vague (aka scroll-past worthy)
- Your offers sound like everyone else’s.
- Potential clients can’t tell if you’re for them.

It’s not your fault! Nobody teaches us how to take all the skills we already have and package them for the right people.

But once you get clear on who you serve and what problem you solve?

That’s when content starts clicking, conversations start happening, and clients start saying yes.

✨ You don’t need to post more. You need to post with clarity.

#virtualassistant #virtualassistantmentor #messaginghelp

You don’t have to be stuck in a classroom for the rest of your days! I teach people just like you how to leave their 9-5 and work from home. Click the link in bio to find out more!

I was terrified about waving teaching because I didn’t feel like I’d have any skills that transferred. I’m here to tell you ALL your skills transfer!!

I show you how in The Learning Curve (which you can still join today 😉) click the link in my bio to learn more!

Starting my VA business wasn’t about being brave - it was about wanting to feel like me again.

And that desire? Eventually became louder than the fear.

If you’ve been circling the idea of doing something new - of building a business that actually supports your nervous system.

Remember -
✨ It’s not too late.
✨ You’re not too far behind.
✨ You don’t have to do it alone.

If you’ve been nervous to make the change — The Learning Curve was made for you. 🧡

#thelearningcurve #burntoutteacher #teachertransition #teacherburnoutrecovery #teachercareerchange #virtualassistantmentor #nervoussystemsafe #vabusinesscoach #startoverwithoutburnout

My life motto? Everything is figure-out-able. And sometimes that means clicking every button to figure out what it does lol!

This time last year I couldn’t sleep because I was so anxious about the school year. I knew I had to go back to school, but I didn’t WANT to.

I was up every night searching for an answer / then I found Virtual Assistants.

I started my own business, started landing clients, and eventually left the classroom.

Now, I help people just like you do the same 💖 click the link in my bio to join The Learning Curve and leave your 9-5 🥰

Do you describe the transformation in your content?! 👀

You CAN still work a 9-5 AND build your business! How do I know?? I did it 🤭

I’m so excited to announce that The Learning Curve is LIVE! Questions about the program or how I can help YOU specifically?! Drop a comment! I'm READY to answer your burning questions!!!

#thelearningcurve #teachertransitiontips #teachertransitioncoach #teachertransitionjourney #leavingtheclassroomtostartabusiness #leavingtheclassroom

I felt SO SELFISH leaving the classroom until I changed my thinking. I had spent YEARS putting others first, it was time I finally put ME first.

Need help with mindset shift?! Comment below!

What makes The Learning Curve so special?! I’m so glad you asked!

#virtualassistant #teachersleavingtheclassroom #teachertransitioncoach #virtualassistantcoach

You don’t need to wait until break - you can build it NOW!

#virtualassistant #teachertovirtualassistant #teachersleavingtheclassroom #jobsforteachersleavingeducation

(Peep the last pictures to see the curriculum)

Inside The Learning Curve you’ll

- Launch your business
- Land your first client
- have ALL the tools you need to feel successful

How?! Through the curriculum designed for busy people. We’ll set goals, do mock discovery calls, and make sure you feel CONFIDENT to land your first client.

You’re ready. Trust me. I’ll be here guiding you. Comment “START” and I’ll shoot you a DM with more info!

#teachersidegig #teachersidehustles #easysidehustleforbeginners #buildyourbusiness

Not sure what services you should offer as a VA?! Take my quiz to see what type of services would best suit your personality! Find the link for this quiz in my bio and get started today!

#virtualassistantservices #virtualassistant #becomeava

I started building my VA business while I was still teaching. I found pockets of time -

✨ During my commute
✨ During lunch
✨ At home after school

And now? I guide other teachers do the same!

If you’ve been wondering whether it’s possible to start something new while still in the thick of it - this is your sign that you don’t have to wait!

The Learning Curve is a 12-week self-paced program that walks you through launching your business in real teacher life - not some fantasy version with free time and perfect conditions.

My books are open!!

#teacherburnout #virtualassistantmentor #teachertransition #teacherbiz #thelearningcurve #burntoutteacherclub #teacherpivot #teacherentrepreneur #startyourva

Starting your own VA business doesn’t have to be expensive! All the programs above are free or less than $10 a month!

Inside The Learning Curve - I teach you how to set up your VA business step by step! Click the link in my bio to learn more!

#virtualassistant #teachersleavingtheclassroom #jobsforteachersleavingeducation #teachersidehustleideas

I get it first hand. You want out of the classroom but you don’t think your teacher skills transfer. BELIEVE ME they do!!

Lesson plans = project management
Parent emails = client communication
Data tracking = admin systems/organization
PowerPoints = social media posts
Tech tools = VA Platforms

And the list goes on and on! I show teachers, just like you, how their skills in their classroom are PERFECT for starting a business.

I have spots available for The Learning Curve beginning Aug. 4th! Comment “START” and I’ll send you more information 🥰

#teacherskillstransfer #buildyourbusiness #teachertovirtualassistant #virtualassistant #thelearningcurve #teachersleavingtheclassroom

Hiiii!
I have some new followers, so I thought it’d be fun to do 10 fun facts about me! Without further ado….hi! I’m Michelle :)

- I grew up in the Texas Panhandle (peep the last one for little Chelle)
- I have 2 cats - Rowdy (orange) Oyster (tuxedo)
- I got married in Dec 2024
- I taught band in Texas for 8 years
- I started my business in 2024 as a Virtual Assistant because I knew I wouldn’t be returning to teaching
- Gemini sun Virgo moon Taurus rising
- I did an Intensive Outpatient Program to heal burnout
- I started as a virtual assistant, then pivoted to an OBM, and pivoted to a VA Coach
- I have a younger brother
- My favorite tv show is Below Deck
And an extra one for funsies -
- I really miss teaching, but not the classroom (which is why I pivoted to coaching!)

So, welcome to my small corner of the internet! I’m so excited you’re here, and I can’t wait to get to know you more! 💖

Selling your offers doesn’t have to feel icky - in fact, it shouldn’t.

Inside The Learning Curve I share my favorite ways to authentically connect and engage with your audience that turns into inquiries!

I haven’t recorded new b-roll for my page since May 7th! Seriously - I checked lol.

Some of my favorite things to record are:
Cutting a quesadilla (see above lol)
Putting on jewelry
Putting on mascara/blush
Wrangling my cats
Drying my hair
Working
Walks

There’s no right or wrong way to record b-roll. Personally, I don’t like recording myself when I’m putting on foundation - but others do! It’s totally up to you.

What are some of your favorite things to use as b-roll?!

You have SO MANY strengths, but how do they transfer to VA services?! Check the link in my bio to find out how!

#virtualassistant #virtualassistantservices #teachersleavingtheclassroom #leavingtheclassroom #sidehustle

My goal as your mentor is to set you up for success. Cliche, I know…but I really mean it.

I am so proud of this program - and I think you’ll be so glad you were part of it.

I teach more than “how to have an effective discovery call.” I teach you how to build strong foundations, messaging, and crystal clear target audience.

So, DM me and let’s set up your business foundations!

#teachersleaving #teachersleavingtheclassroom #buildabusiness #virtualassistant #sidehustle

I couldn’t have started my business without my mentor. I look up to her as a VA and now as a person who also mentors VAs!

If you’re looking to start your own business, comment “START” and I’ll send you information about The Learning Curve!

#startyourbusiness #virtualassistant #virtualassistantmentor #teachersleavingtheclassroom #burntoutteachers

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again - if you can manage teenage boys, you can manage projects for your clients! How do I know?! I’ve done both 😋

The Learning Curve is LIVE!!

This program is designed for teachers looking to leave the classroom but have NO IDEA what to do next.

In first 12 weeks you will be able to -
- Legally setup your business
- Define messaging pillars
- EASILY create content
- Confidently land clients

I think the juiciest part of all is the Student Teaching. Instead of throwing you to the wolves after you’ve launched your business - you’ll have me for ANOTHER 12 weeks guiding you through your first few clients!

So, if you’re a teacher looking for a way out after this school year, comment “START” and I’ll send you more info!

I remember crying in the bathtub frantically googling “jobs for teachers leaving the classroom” like my life depended on it.

Because it kind of did…

I didn’t think I had enough skills for anything else, but I just knew I couldn’t keep teaching.

But teaching trained me for so much more. Now, I help other teachers build businesses that allow them to prioritize themselves.

Inside The Learning Curve, you’ll get:
- 12 weeks of self paced video curriculum starting with legal set up and ending with HOW to be a virtual assistant
- 12 weeks of mentorship while you land your first few clients
- Bi-weekly video calls AND unlimited messaging support

You’ve put others needs first for so long. You deserve to prioritize yourself. 💖

✨ DM me “Learning Curve” to learn more

I’m pivoting (again lol) not because I failed, but because I listened to myself

My business started to feel like another damn task. I love my clients but the work I was doing felt off.

As I slowed down and listened to myself, I realized:

I miss teaching.

Not the classroom, the burnout. But the connection, mentoring, and GROWTH.

I pivoted my business and now I’m offering a 1:1 mentoring program for burnt out teachers looking to leave the classroom, build a side hustle, or just looking to build a softer life where THEY get to choose.

I’m so excited because I feel like ME again, and I hope to see that in my students. 💖

#teachersidehustle #virtualassistantbusiness #formerteachers #leavingtheclassroom #teachersidebusiness #mentorship

nearly 10 years in Texas.

I didn’t want another in person job, so I started my own Virtual Assistant business. My business has helped me leave the classroom and build a life I never thought possible while teaching. Want to learn how to start your business? Click the link in my bio!

#virtualassistant #teachersidehustle #teachersidejob #leavingtheclassroom

2 years ago, Michael and I went to the courthouse to officially say “I do.” Happy anniversary! 💖

I normally don’t celebrate birthdays, but as I’m getting older I realize it’s actually important to me. It’s important to celebrate, reflect, and grow. These last 365 days have not been easy, and here are my 3 biggest take aways -

1. Internal boundaries are just as important (if not more) than setting a boundary with another person

2. Accept the things you cannot change, and acknowledge that you can change you

3. Don’t pick that shit up! (You’re not responsible for other people’s emotions)

So happy 30 to me 🥰 let’s keep growing and celebrating!

“Michelle, why are systems so important to you?”

Because I used to teach almost 300 kids how to care for a $2,000 instrument every single day -
without losing my mind, my patience, or the tubas.

When you’re juggling that much chaos, you learn real quick that systems aren’t about perfection - they’re about survival.

Now? I bring that same energy into my client’s businesses:

✨ Structure that actually supports you
🧠 Processes that match how your brain works
📦 Backend organization that sticks, even in busy season

Because you deserve to run your business without everything falling apart the second your capacity dips.

Soft, steady systems > last-minute spirals. Always.

DM me “EASE” and let’s revamp your systems!! 😍

#virtualassistant #virtualassistantforphotographers #delegate #burnoutprevention #outsource #obm #virtualassistantforflorist #weddingprofessionals

She told me, “It has to be easier than this”
She wasn’t asking for fancy tools or complicated automations - she just wanted her client journey to feel smooth from start to finish.

So I stepped in and:
- Mapped out every step inside Honeybook so she didn’t have to overthink
- Cleaned up her template emails
- Automated tasks to eliminate the overwhelm

Now? Her clients feel totally taken care of - and she’s no longer glued to her inbox or spiraling over what’s next!

This is what real support looks like when it’s built around your brain — not against it!

✨ DM me “SMOOTH” if you’re ready to stop duct-taping your client experience together and actually feel held by your systems

I notice wedding creatives struggle to manage alllllll the different roles they have to play in their business -

- content creator
- administrative assistant
- customer service
- sales rep
- bookkeeper
- creator

And that’s not including anything in their personal life!

That’s why I think it’s soooooo important to have someone on your team to help lighten the load. 🤎

#outsourcing #obm #obmforcreatives #obmforweddingcreatives #virtualassistant #virtualassistantforweddingcreatives #burnout

I LOVE getting these texts! My clients are my pride and joy, and I’m so thankful for each and every one of them 😍🤎✨

My clients come to me SUPER overwhelmed - and I don’t blame them! I find that organizing the projects in their CRM is extremely helpful for a few reasons -

1. It’s the same thing as FINALLY having a clean kitchen after a busy week.
2. It feels like your life is already that much more in order
3. It’s the fastest way for me to get caught up to speed.
4. I see what adjustments we can make to workflows

It sounds so simple, but it’s been a game changer for my clients. Are you ready for me to organize the projects in your CRM?! Comment “RELIEF” and I’ll send you the link!

Want to start working together?! Here’s how!

I’ve been wanting to share my story for a while now but didn’t have the words. I think I finally found them.

Thank you for being part of my journey. 💖 I cannot wait to see what’s in store!

I think the biggest benefit of all is I send you pictures of my cats 🥰🤭

Some of my favorite services I do for my clients on a weekly basis! 😍

I follow up with your clients so one, you don’t have to and two, so you get paid!!

You’re not behind, you’re just under supported - and we can fix that!!

Just because you CAN do something, doesn’t mean you SHOULD 🤪

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