Welcome to Delegate Like a CEO with me Mel Maw, a career-long Executive Assistant turned Virtual Agency Owner.
Over the last 6 years our small but incredible team of Virtual Executive Assistants have been supporting entrepreneurs and CEOs across a huge range of industries from tech to HR, and our exceptional Lifestyle Assistants have been taking care of life for private clients and families daily.
We know how to protect what precious time you have and make you more productive.
This podcast is the place to find out everything you need to know about hiring virtual assistants, whether you want to hire your first, or your next VA. We’ll show you how to choose the best one for you and make it a successful partnership.
Plus we’ll share our agency inner workings and client stories to satisfy your curiosity about life with a VA. And we can’t forget the productivity tips, so you can stay focused and sane.
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Ep73: Ready to Date Again? How a Lifestyle VA Can Help You Find Love
Finding Love with the help of a VA: Supporting a CEO's Dating Journey
Ever wondered if you can delegate dating? Can a VA could help you find love? We kind of can! In this episode, we share the heartwarming story of how we supported a busy CEO in his quest to start dating again. From crafting the perfect dating profile to planning memorable dates, discover how our team helped make romance possible for a time-strapped executive.
Episode Highlights:
The unexpected ways a Lifestyle VA can support your dating journey
A behind-the-scenes look at our CEO client's transformation from too-busy-to-date to finding lasting love
Creative solutions for common dating challenges faced by busy professionals
How we turned a winter evening in London into an unforgettable second date
The success story: From first match to finding "the one"
In this episode, we pull back the curtain on how we helped one particularly charming CEO navigate the modern dating landscape and we'll show you how a VA can transform your dating experience.
Our CEO client not only found his match but is still happily coupled up years later. While we can't take credit for the love story itself, we're proud to have played a part in making it possible.
If you're a busy executive wanting to give your love life the attention it deserves, you don't have to go it alone. Tune in to find out how our Lifestyle VA services can support your dating journey, from profile creation to date planning and beyond.
Want to Learn More?
Visit our website to discover our full range of Lifestyle VA services and how we can help you find balance – and maybe even love – in your busy life.
Note: This success story shared with permission. Client details kept confidential to protect privacy.
Resources Mentioned:
Hire a VA For The Day here (https://www.thelifestyleva.net/home#hireavafortheday)
Explore our Lifestyle Virtual Assistant services here (https://www.thelifestyleva.net/home#lifestyleVAservices)
Follow Mel on Linkedin for more tips and insights here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniemaw/)
Book a free Discovery Call (https://form.fillout.com/t/p73b3nWotrus) with Mel to discuss how a VA can support your business or life admin.
Join the Delegate Like a CEO Weekly Email Series (https://thelifestylevaagency.myflodesk.com/email-series)
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11 Feb 2025
Ep72: How to Stop Fighting With Your Spouse and Have More Date Nights For £420 a Month
Tired of playing calendar-tetris with your partner and fighting over forgotten car insurance renewals? But all you actually want is a peaceful and enjoyable date night once in a while?
In this episode, we reveal how investing £420 monthly in a Lifestyle Virtual Assistant can transform your home life and your relationship from running on fumes to beautifully organised and happy.
I’ll share how successful but overburdened couples have been virtually outsourcing their household management to us to create more space for what truly matters with as little as 10 hours a month.
We’ll be covering;
Why household management is a leading cause of relationship tension
How home VA support can transform relationship dynamics
The strategic approach to outsourcing life admin
Why date nights and family celebrations matter more than you think
Learn how couples are using Virtual Assistants to eliminate the "invisible work" that typically falls on one partner, creating more equality and harmony at home.
Ready to get some quality time back for your relationship and have your home life organised for you?
Listen to the full episode for detailed strategies and real examples of how we have been helping folks just like you create a more harmonious home life.
Click below to learn more about working with our Lifestyle Virtual Assistants.
Resources Mentioned:
Explore our Lifestyle Virtual Assistant services here (https://www.thelifestyleva.net/)
Follow Mel on Linkedin for more tips and insights here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniemaw/)
Book a free Discovery Call (https://form.fillout.com/t/p73b3nWotrus) with Mel to discuss how a VA can support your business or life admin.
Join the Delegate Like a CEO Weekly Email Series (https://thelifestylevaagency.myflodesk.com/email-series)
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28 Jan 2025
Ep71: The Case For VA Agencies - How They Support Both Business Owners and Virtual Assistants
If you’ve been thinking about hiring a Virtual Assistant but unsure whether to find a VA yourself or work with an agency, or if you've been wondering how to get the support you need while ensuring fair treatment of VAs and maintaining high standards, this episode is a must-listen.
In this pod swap episode from Lauren Glynn’s podcast Process to Profit (https://www.notion.so/134970ba48ea8070a8ebcc37b94880c7?pvs=21), Lauren interviews me - Mel Maw, founder of the Lifestyle Virtual Assistant Agency (https://www.notion.so/128970ba48ea81c1a6ccf626de375984?pvs=21), to challenge common misconceptions about VA agencies and explore what set’s my agency apart by breaking down what quality support really looks like.
Lauren asked me some brilliant questions and I share my refreshingly honest perspective on:
Why working with an agency often costs the same as hiring directly
How my UK-based agency ensures fair compensation and maintains high standards
The extensive behind-the-scenes support that makes client-VA relationships thrive
Real strategies for maintaining work-life boundaries and preventing burnout
How security, confidentiality, and data protection actually work in practice
I break down exactly what goes into creating successful client-VA relationships and why proper matching, training, and ongoing support matter more than just finding the lowest price.
This episode was previously published in 2024 on the Process to Profit (https://www.notion.so/Ep71-The-Case-For-VA-Agencies-How-They-Support-Both-Business-Owners-and-Virtual-Assistants-146970ba48ea8053b8f5db1fc3e93ada?pvs=21) podcast with Lauren Glynn titled: Bonus Ep - VA Series, The Case for VA Agencies (shared on my podcast with permission)
Resources Mentioned:
Explore The Lifestyle VA’s Services here (https://www.thelifestyleva.net/)
Follow Mel on Linkedin for more tips and insights here (https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniemaw/)
Book a free Discovery Call (https://form.fillout.com/t/p73b3nWotrus) with Mel to discuss how a VA can support your business or life admin.
Join the Delegate Like a CEO Weekly Email Series (https://thelifestylevaagency.myflodesk.com/email-series)
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