In this episode, I talk with Jenika about how a note of desire, courage, and a small investment can lead to big change. I share how I met her through a Facebook group and watched her grow from someone with ideas but no business into a confident virtual assistant building real income. We talk honestly about starting before you feel ready, learning as you go, and why you don’t need everything figured out to begin. Jenika shares her background, her ambition, and how she always had an entrepreneurial side, even as a kid.

We also dive into marketing, mindset, and money beliefs. I reflect on how simple marketing systems, human connection, and confidence helped Jenika land clients and raise her prices. We talk about fear around charging more, trusting yourself, and taking action even when it feels uncomfortable. By the end, it’s clear that growth comes from doing the work, staying connected to supportive people, and getting out of your own way. This episode is all about taking that loving kick in the pants and actually running with it.

Key Topics Covered:

• Starting a business before feeling “ready”

• Turning skills from a job into an online business

• Making money with a simple five-day challenge

• Learning marketing through action, not theory

• Building confidence through real client work

• The power of human connection over being salesy

• Struggles with pricing and charging your worth

• How mindset and money beliefs affect growth

• Raising prices and trusting your value

• Taking risks and backing yourself even without a plan

Marci Barker
Life Coach specializing in Accountability for Business Owners Author of The Accountability Code
It's Time to Wake Up and Show Up!
www.marcibarker.com
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Guest

Jenika Fiso
👉 https://www.smartassistvirtual.com/

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