Hello, I’m Emma.
I’m a virtual assistant with a quirky streak, based in rural Cumbria. My journey here hasn’t exactly been straightforward, but it’s been an adventure I’ve loved every step of the way.
I started my admin career back in 2003 and have since racked up 21 years of experience. Organising things (and people!) brings me a ridiculous amount of calm and satisfaction. Planning projects, creating systems, and tinkering until they’re just right? That’s my idea of fun!
From Archaeologist to Admin Extraordinaire
Believe it or not, I didn’t always plan to be an admin wizard. I originally set my sights on archaeology, earning a BA from Durham and an MA in Landscape Archaeology at Sheffield. But life had other ideas!
I married my high school sweetheart, started a family, and found myself unexpectedly falling in love with admin work. It turned out to be incredibly fulfilling, and I’ve never looked back.
Teaching and the VA Dream
During the pandemic, I retrained as a history teacher and spent three wonderful years sharing my love of history with brilliant teenagers. I adored talking about history and cultures every day, but I missed the quiet joy of setting up systems and processes. That’s when the idea of launching my VA business began to take shape.
Now, I get to combine my organisational skills with my love of helping others—and it’s been an absolute blast so far!
Life in Rural Cumbria
When I’m not working, I’m out enjoying the good life with my husband, teenage family, and our Border Terrier puppy, Tess. Tess joined us in May 2024 and has quickly become both my greatest joy and biggest distraction—she even sneaks onto my social media more often than planned!
In my spare time, you’ll find me walking Tess, reading history books, or, more unusually, taking part in Viking re-enactments with my local group. I also play the clarinet (enthusiastically, if not expertly!) and always make time for a glass of wine—or two—on a Friday evening.
Lets Get Organised!
Setting up this business has been a joy, and I’m so excited to bring my years of experience, love of organisation, and slightly quirky approach to your tasks and projects. Let’s work together to make your business run as smoothly as you’ve always dreamed it could!
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