
Interviews & Guest Appearances
Podcast Episode 07: Why Grooming Virtual Assistants Are Better Than AI Receptionists
AI tools may be fast, but they can’t match the warmth and judgment of a real grooming VA. In this episode, Jess and River break down the difference.
Podcast Episode 6: How to Work With AI Instead of Against It as a VA
AI isn’t here to take your job—it’s here to make it easier. In this episode, Jess and River share how grooming VAs can use AI while keeping the human touch.
Podcast Episode 5: AI vs. Human Touch in Your Business
Is AI coming for grooming VAs? Jess and River share why industry-savvy VAs are more valuable than ever—and how real people will always outshine bots.
Episode 04: From Grooming Table to Laptop Life
Ever wondered what working as a Grooming VA actually looks like? Jess shares a behind-the-scenes look at her flexible, structured, and fulfilling daily routine.
Episode 03: Why a Grooming VA Is an Asset to Your Business
Grooming VAs aren’t just admin help—they speak your language, understand your clients, and can transform your business behind the scenes. Find out how they can support your sanity, systems, and success.
Guest on “Paws for the ChitChat”
I sat down with Loren Hill Mesquita and Quinci Cole on Paws for ChitChat to share my journey as a Groomer VA — and why this path might be your next chapter.
Episode 02: Mindset Shifts You Need to Thrive as a VA
Leaving the grooming table doesn’t mean leaving the industry. In this episode, Jess and River explore identity shifts, impostor syndrome, and creating freedom as a grooming VA.
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