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I Let a VA Go and My Worst Fears Came True.

MWH 482 27 April 2025 by Tracy Harris
MWH 482 · I Let a VA Go and My Worst Fears Came True 0:00 / 34:24

What you'll learn

01 The emotional and practical challenges of letting a VA go
02 How my worst fears came true and what I learnt through the experience
03 Early red flags that someone might not be the right fit for your business
04 How to approach difficult conversations with compassion and clarity
05 The importance of balancing self-reflection and intuition in decision making
06 Mindset shifts that help you move through discomfort as a leader

In this episode.

In this episode, I’m sharing a deeply personal leadership moment from the early years of my business: the first time I had to let a team member go.

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She was my virtual assistant and she’d been with me for over a year. But the business had outgrown her role and deep down, I knew it.

I dreaded the conversation. I feared it would be emotional. And when I finally had it, my worst fears came true.

This episode is for every woman building a business who’s navigating team growth, leadership, and tough decisions behind the scenes. I want you to know: you’re not alone and these moments shape us into better, stronger CEOs.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

  • The emotional and practical challenges of letting a VA go
  • How my worst fears came true and what I learnt through the experience
  • Early red flags that someone might not be the right fit for your business
  • How to approach difficult conversations with compassion and clarity
  • The importance of balancing self-reflection and intuition in decision making
  • Mindset shifts that help you move through discomfort as a leader

Let me know if this episode resonates with you. Have you ever had to let someone go? I’d love to hear your story… send me a message on Instagram @mumswithhustle or at hello@mumswithhustle.com. 

Until next week, stay happy in your hustle.

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