Welcome to Yahoo! It’s Friday!!! – a podcast about love, business, and making dreams come true. Join us as we dive into the story of how a boss and an assistant, separated by thousands of miles, came together to create something incredible. What started as a professional relationship blossomed into an inspiring partnership, both in life and business.
In each episode, we’ll share the ups and downs of our journey, from the challenges of starting a virtual assistant company to the personal milestones that shaped our success.
Ron and Bess share their heartfelt journey of resilience, love, and finding joy in the simplest moments as they navigate the transformative year of 2020.
16 Nov 2024
Episode 10_Turning Challenges into Milestones: Our 2020 Journey
Join Bess and Ron as they revisit their 2020 journey, a year marked by both challenges and unexpected blessings. From getting Bess’s first car to transforming their home into a dream space, they share heartfelt stories of growth, gratitude, and creating new beginnings amidst uncertain times. Don’t miss these uplifting moments and insights!
9 Nov 2024
Episode 9_Surviving and Thriving: Love, Resilience, and Big Changes During the Pandemic
In this heartfelt episode, Bess and Ron share their journey through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. From close calls with lockdowns to navigating life’s toughest moments in the Philippines and the U.S., they reflect on how resilience, teamwork, and faith carried them through. They discuss buying their first family car to ease Bess’s daily struggles and undertaking a major home renovation to improve their family’s quality of life. Tune in for a story of perseverance, love, and finding hidden blessings during difficult times.
1 Nov 2024
Episode 8_COVID and Us: How 2020 Reshaped Our Journey
Join Bess and Ron on Beyond Miles as they share their extraordinary story of love, resilience, and building a business across continents. From their first meeting as employer and assistant to navigating a long-distance relationship and building a successful virtual assistant business, Bess and Ron open up about the ups and downs of their journey, balancing family, work, and personal growth. Tune in every week for heartfelt stories, practical advice, and a healthy dose of humor, as they prove that with determination and connection, love can bridge any distance.
24 Oct 2024
Episode 7_Back Again and More Memories in the Philippines
In this episode, Bess and Ron dive into the next chapter of their journey – from Ron’s return to the U.S. to his second and third trips back to the Philippines. Hear all about their adventures in Tagaytay, Baguio, La Union, and Palawan, along with hilarious laundry moments, legendary cheeseburger pies, and unforgettable Christmas and New Year celebrations. They also share key takeaways on balancing work and life, building meaningful relationships, and embracing every experience.
Join them for another heartwarming and fun-filled episode that will leave you excited for what’s next! 🎙️✨
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18 Oct 2024
Episode 6_From Virtual Calls to Real Connections: Ron's First Philippine Adventure
In this episode of Yahoo! It’s Friday!, Bess and Ron take you deeper into the story of how Desk Assist was born. They reflect on the life events that unknowingly set them on the path to building a business together. What began as a friendship and a virtual working relationship blossomed into something much more when Ron decided to visit the Philippines for the first time.
Join them as they share the personal challenges they were both navigating, how trust and connection grew between them, and the hilarious, heartwarming adventures they had—from airport jitters to jeepney rides, and Ron’s transformation into a “Filipino local.” Hear how their friendship laid the foundation for Desk Assist and the unforgettable memories that came from this life-changing trip.
This episode is packed with inspiration about taking leaps of faith, forming meaningful partnerships, and appreciating every step of the journey.
Key Takeaways:
Building business partnerships with trust and friendship across cultures
Taking chances, whether through travel or new ventures
The importance of enjoying the journey, not just the destination
Tune in and discover how a business born out of spontaneity became a shared dream, thanks to two people willing to embrace change—and each other.
11 Oct 2024
Episode 5_From Vision to Reality: The Birth of Desk Assist
Yahoo! It’s Friday!!! is a podcast about love, resilience, and the entrepreneurial journey of Ron and Bess—a couple who started as a boss and assistant, separated by 13,000 miles, and turned their professional relationship into a thriving business and a beautiful partnership. Join them every week as they share personal stories of overcoming life’s toughest challenges, navigating long-distance love, and building a successful virtual assistant company from the ground up. With humor, candid insights, and hard-earned wisdom, each episode aims to inspire you to dream bigger, work smarter, and never give up—because, like they always say, “There’s always a rainbow after the storm!” Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a VA, or someone just looking for a little motivation, this podcast is for you.
Tune in, laugh, and learn—because, hey, Yahoo! It’s Friday!!!
4 Oct 2024
Episode 4_When it Rains, It Pours!
In Episode 4 of Yahoo, It’s Friday!!!, Bess and Ron share an emotional and challenging chapter of their journey. Bess opens up about the tough period she went through when her mortgage fell into arrears and she received a foreclosure letter, followed by a series of unfortunate events—starting with a broken septic system and ending with her children falling seriously ill. Despite her reluctance to ask for help, Ron stepped in, offering support when she needed it most. This episode is about more than financial challenges; it’s about friendship, perseverance, and realizing who’s truly there when the world seems to be crumbling. Tune in to hear how they navigated through the toughest moments and the lessons learned from enduring hardship.
26 Sept 2024
Episode 3_When Kindness Changes Everything
In this heartfelt episode, Bess and Ron dive into a turning point in their journey together—a moment that shifted their relationship from boss and employee to something much deeper. As they reminisce about a surprising request from Bess for a midweek day off, the conversation takes a serious turn when Bess reveals she’s struggling with the possibility of losing her home. What started as a professional discussion quickly turns personal, as Ron steps in with an unexpected offer of help, sparking a bond that would change everything. Tune in to hear how a simple act of kindness became a defining moment for both of them, marking the beginning of a truly meaningful connection. This episode is a reminder that sometimes, the smallest gestures can create the biggest impact.
17 Sept 2024
Episode 2_Spreading Our Wings – From Challenges to Breakthroughs
Welcome back to Yahoo It’s Friday! with Bess Carlos and Ron. In this episode, we dive deeper into the next chapter of our story after the 'meet and greet' session that kicked off our journey as boss and VA. From working across different time zones and dealing with unique schedules, to overcoming challenges with a massive 5,000-contact task, this episode highlights how taking initiative and building a strong connection helped us turn things around.
Discover how persistence paid off, leading to new listings and business growth, and hear Bess’s tips for aspiring VAs on how to spread their wings and add value to their clients. Stay tuned for another inspiring episode as we continue sharing our journey toward success!
4 Sept 2024
Episode 1_Virtual Dreams: How a Virtual Assistant Changed Everything
In this episode, I take you through the unexpected journey of meeting Bess, my virtual assistant. After multiple failed attempts at hiring help, I realized the problem was me. When I decided to give it another shot, I found Bess, who needed the opportunity to work from home and care for her newborn. Little did I know, this connection would transform both our lives. Tune in to hear how a simple decision can lead to lasting change!
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