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No Frills VA Podcast
Welcome to the No Frills VA podcast brought to you by the Association of Virtual Assistants.
Your host is award-winning VA consultant, bestselling author, and Founder & CEO of the AVA Melissa Smith. The AVA is the most trusted source of information in the Virtual Assistant industry. This podcast is for you if you’re a virtual assistant or looking to become a VA.
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"Insightful, Helpful, Relatable
Melissa is a VA’s best friend. She knows what she’s talking about and says it like it is in the most encouraging way possible. If you are a VA, these short episodes will leave you feeling inspired to keep on!"
- Marissa Fedorow