Booked Out with Bre

Welcome to Booked Out with Bre: the podcast for virtual assistants ready to level up and founders building with team who refuse to choose between audacious ambition and a life they actually love.

I'm your host, Bre Cain, mama of three, unapologetic entrepreneur, and founder of a business built from my kitchen table and 4-year-old's bedroom with big energy and zero apologies.

I'm the founder of ICON & Lightning, a remote team agency that hand matches elite virtual assistants to founder-led businesses ... because the right team isn't an operational decision, it's a leadership identity. I'm also the founder of the VA Leadership Academy, where I've trained nearly 500 virtual assistants in the technical skills, emotional intelligence, and leadership identity it takes to become a truly strategic partner; not just a task doer.

Six years ago, I thought I had to choose. Mom or career. Present or ambitious. I went back to my 9-to-5 after my first baby and lasted three months before I realized my entire definition of success had shifted. So I bet on myself and built a business that now approaches $2M in just three years, scaled in part-time hours, alongside my kids, from home.

Here's what I know for sure: you don't have to choose.

You can have the booming business. The clients you're obsessed with. The school pickups, the slow mornings, the spontaneous yes moments. You can build a team that amplifies your vision instead of adding to your mental load. You can scale without sacrificing the life you built the business to protect.

This podcast is for the virtual assistant who's ready to stop trading hours for dollars and start leading like the strategic asset she already is. It's for the founder who's done doing it all alone and is ready to build a team that actually runs. And it's for every ambitious mama who was told to shrink ... and decided not to.

Expect candid conversations, zero corporate fluff, and the kind of real talk that makes you feel seen and activated.

💸Are you a VA ready to get booked out and level up? → Book a Free VA Mentor Call

🚀Are you a founder ready to build your dream team? → Book a Free Dream Team Design Session


Connect with Bre:

📸 Instagram: @heyitsbrecain 

 

Episodes

Nov 20, 2025

31 min

In this episode of Booked Out with Bre, I’m joined by Randi Kathryn, a brand-new VA agency owner who went from zero to fully booked in days by making a clear decision, taking fast action, and trusting the process. We talk execution, faith, alignment, and the compounding power of using the right templates, conversations, and support at the right time. It’s a fun story too — including how we met in the most unexpected place.
 
Here’s what we cover in this episode:
Why decisions create momentum, and how execution opens doors
The bathroom meet story and the instant “yes” that followed
Booking clients before finishing the curriculum — what to do next
Using VA Leadership Academy resources: portfolios, NDAs, quick wins
The role of 1:1 support when growth happens fast
Faith, discernment, and staying open to bigger possibilities
Randi’s big vision: a seven-figure year and purpose-led growth
 
Episode Outline:
Opening: Execute, commit, and watch doors open (00:00)
Meet Randi Kathryn: the bathroom story and instant connection (01:15)
Breathwork visions, big dreams, and inviting the community along (04:53)
The fast start: first clients, agency direction, early projects (07:01)
From decision to deals: portfolio in hours, conversations that convert (10:19)
Picking the right Academy pieces: templates, NDAs, moving fast (11:44)
Why 1:1 support accelerated delivery during rapid growth (14:53)
Vision casting: seven-figure year, eight-figure horizon, give-back mission (16:05)
Alignment over comparison; letting results flow from purpose (19:16)
Faith, trust, and staying open to bigger outcomes (22:15)
How to connect and work with Randi Kathryn (28:28)
 
Ways to Work with Me:Follow Me on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/heyitsbrecain/
Mom X VA Free Facebook Communityhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/momxva
Access My "You're Hired!" VA Portfolio Kit:https://thecaincollective.thrivecart.com/vaportfoliokit/
Apply for the VA Leadership Academy:https://www.breannacain.com/applyvaleadershipacademy/
 
Connect with Randi:
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/randikathryn1/
 
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/randikathryn
 
If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it so much if you left a rating and review! This helps us reach more women looking to become a virtual assistant, book out their business, and scale beyond their wildest dreams.
 

Nov 5, 2025

29 min

In this episode of Booked Out with Bre, I’m celebrating with our community and sharing the identity shifts, love marketing, and ecosystem thinking that created a light, spacious milestone month. You’ll hear how letting go of monthly money targets for a bigger mission changed everything, why team structure matters, and how a series of grounded moves can compound into real momentum.
Here’s what I cover in this episode:
What “love marketing” means and how to fall in love with the process and the impact you are building
Identity work that shifts you from chasing monthly numbers to raising the baseline and building an ecosystem
Backstory highlights from Dec 2022 to a 5K first month, a 100K cash month at 13 months, and consistent 50 to 60K months
The team restructure that removed bottlenecks by adding a Chief Growth Officer and a near full time marketing driver
Investing in brand, certification, and front end assets that compound without a hype launch
The bigger vision for the number one freedom ecosystem and how it serves both virtual assistants and founders
Episode Outline:
Introduction and “love marketing” vision (00:00)
Show intro and host welcome in Bre’s voice (00:33)
Community celebration and student wins inside the VA Leadership Academy (01:33)
Claiming the bigger mission and the Today Show panel vision (04:03)
Freedom for founders through trained teams and why quality VAs matter (05:49)
October momentum and compounding moves, including VAS Live and certification (07:27)
Backstory from discovery to early wins and coaching moms into VA success (10:17)
The 100K cash month and settling into steady 50 to 60K months (12:13)
Summer identity shift and releasing monthly revenue attachment (13:29)
Calm, spacious leadership and ecosystem thinking over short term spikes (15:51)
Ten times thinking and “category of one” creativity (18:33)
Team restructure with a Chief Growth Officer and marketing driver (21:25)
Brand upgrades, certification, and making eight figure lens decisions (24:46)
Compounding grounded moves vs hype launches and future self choices (26:49)
Community handoff to the workshop and invitation to connect (27:56)
Closing and review request (28:34)
 
Ways to Work with Me:Follow Me on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/heyitsbrecain/
Mom X VA Free Facebook Communityhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/momxva
Access My "You're Hired!" VA Portfolio Kit:https://thecaincollective.thrivecart.com/vaportfoliokit/
Apply for the VA Leadership Academy:https://www.breannacain.com/applyvaleadershipacademy/
 
If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it so much if you left a rating and review! This helps us reach more women looking to become a virtual assistant, book out their business, and scale beyond their wildest dreams.
 

Oct 29, 2025

56 min

In this episode of Booked Out with Bre, I am absolutely honored and bursting with excitement to introduce you to a personal legend and a woman who perfectly embodies the unapologetic pursuit of a big life: the one and only Pat Benatar! Pat is not only a multi-award-winning music icon but also a devoted wife, mother, and now children's author, and she is sharing the unedited, raw truth behind building an empire while keeping your family unit solid.
This conversation is a masterful journey into life, career, and alignment. Pat shares her incredibly honest story—from manifesting a career after quitting the teacher track to her legendary, "lightning bolt" meet-cute with her musical partner and husband, Neil Giraldo ("Spyder"). She is living proof that you can follow your soul’s calling, but her wisdom comes with a crucial caveat for all mothers striving for success.
Here’s what I dive into with Pat:
Her Incredible Origin Story: From a working-class, loving upbringing to a "Julie Andrews" sounding singer who had to teach herself how to rock and roll.
The Lightning Bolt: The legendary, tension-filled story of meeting Neil "Spyder" Giraldo when both were unavailable—and knowing instantly they were destined to create art (and family) together.
Rock Star Motherhood: Navigating touring for 47 years, building cribs into tour buses, and the intentional effort to keep her daughters' home life "normal" despite the chaos.
The Critical Caveat: Pat’s most important wisdom for ambitious women: "You can do everything, you just can't do it all at once."—and why rejecting that lie is essential for peace.
The "Fourth Quarter": Finding calm, intention, and abundant presence in this stage of life, and the amazing "redo" of being a grandparent.
Legacy & Love: The sweet inspiration behind her new children's book, My Grandma and Grandpa Rock, drawn from her grandchildren's assumption that all grandparents perform on stage.
If you’re ready to stop striving for 1000% perfection and start building a solid, abundant life that honors your calling and your family, this episode will anchor you in the most important truth of all. Pat’s wisdom is pure gold!
 
Ways to Work with Me:Follow Me on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/heyitsbrecain/
Mom X VA Free Facebook Communityhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/momxva
Access My "You're Hired!" VA Portfolio Kit:https://thecaincollective.thrivecart.com/vaportfoliokit/
Apply for the VA Leadership Academy:https://www.breannacain.com/applyvaleadershipacademy/
 
Connect with Pat
Listen to Her Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/43mhFhQ4JAknA7Ik1bOZuV
Her Book (My Grandma and Grandpa Rock!):
https://a.co/d/bFErJl6
 
If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it so much if you left a rating and review! This helps us reach more women looking to become a virtual assistant, book out their business, and scale beyond their wildest dreams.

Oct 22, 2025

27 min

In this episode of Booked Out with Bre, I'm giving you the simple, 3-step roadmap to go from wanting to be a virtual assistant to having a thriving, booked-out business in the next 90 days! We have three months left in the year, and I want you to walk into 2026 with the confidence and income you've been dreaming of.
As a mom who was once knee-deep in motherhood and desperately wanting something of my own, I know how life-changing the virtual assistant industry can be. I'm sharing the exact steps I took to hit 5K in my first full month as a VA, and I'm breaking it all down so you can do it too.
Here’s what I cover in this episode:
The #1 thing that holds aspiring virtual assistants back (hint: it's overthinking and perfectionism!).
The crucial mindset shift of claiming "I am a virtual assistant" before you see the results.
My 3-Phase, 90-Day Roadmap to get your VA business off the ground and booked with clients.
Phase 1: The Foundation. What you need to build today to start getting clients tomorrow.
Phase 2: Launch & Network. How to get into messy action, have conversations, and open doors for your VA business.
Phase 3: Optimize & Scale. The secrets to embodying your next level and building a 10K/month business from day one.
Why you need to build for scale, even as a brand new VA, to create true freedom.
How to get scrappy, gain experience, and find the clarity you need to specialize.
An inside look at the new certification curriculum and incredible opportunities inside the VA Leadership Academy.
If you're ready to stop waiting and start building, this episode will give you the clear, actionable plan to make it happen. Let's get you booked out!
Episode Outline:
Introduction: Building a Thriving Virtual Assistant Business in 90 Days (01:18)
Bre Cain's Story: From Stay-at-Home Mom to a 5K First Month as a VA (03:08)
The Biggest Blocker for New Virtual Assistants: Overthinking & Perfectionism (04:31)
The Power of Identity: Claiming "I Am a Virtual Assistant" From Day One (06:34)
Phase 1: Build Your Foundation (TODAY!) (07:54)
Pick a Business Name, Services & Packages (08:22)
Leverage Your Existing Experience to Offer Services (09:29)
Build Your Portfolio Quickly (Action Over Perfection) (11:09)
Phase 2: Launch & Network (11:27)
Embody the CEO Mindset to Book Virtual Assistant Clients (12:42)
Using the Market Research Strategy to Start Conversations (13:36)
Getting into Quick, Messy Action by Applying for VA Jobs (14:16)
Phase 3: Optimize & Scale (14:44)
Study Successful Virtual Assistants: Success Leaves Clues (14:47)
Practice Being Your Next-Level Self Now (16:24)
Build Your Virtual Assistant Business for Scale from Day One (17:16)
Why Specializing is Key to High-Income Months (18:05)
Get Scrappy & Gain Proof of Concept (19:27)
The 90-Day Roadmap Recap (21:26)
An Invitation to the VA Leadership Academy & New Certification Curriculum (23:24)
Closing Remarks & a Fun Update! (26:17)
 
Ways to Work with Me:Follow Me on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/heyitsbrecain/
Mom X VA Free Facebook Communityhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/momxva
Access My "You're Hired!" VA Portfolio Kit:https://thecaincollective.thrivecart.com/vaportfoliokit/
Apply for the VA Leadership Academy:https://www.breannacain.com/applyvaleadershipacademy/
 
If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it so much if you left a rating and review! This helps us reach more women looking to become a virtual assistant, book out their business, and scale beyond their wildest dreams.

Oct 9, 2025

56 min

In this episode of Booked Out with Bre, I am absolutely buzzing to introduce you to one of our incredible Icon and Lightning agency clients, the magical Rayna Campbell! Rayna is a true master of wealth identity and money manifestation, and she has completely cracked the code on making abundance feel simple, playful, and fun.
This conversation is a journey into the energetics of creation. Rayna shares her wild and inspiring story from growing up in a gifted, intuitive family to manifesting $20,000 for drama school in New York when everyone told her it was impossible. She is living proof that our reality is created by our choices and the energy we embody.
 
Here’s what I dive into with Rayna:
Her incredible origin story and how she learned to harness her innate intuitive gifts.
Why she advises getting rid of traditional goals and instead learning to "hold the code" for the wealth you desire.
The difference between creating from the 3D (action) versus the 5D (choice) and why it's a game-changer for entrepreneurs.
How our bodies are coded for a certain level of success and how to use "rapid recoding" to expand our capacity to receive.
A peek into her powerful programs, The Receiver and Limitless Wealth Identity, and the deep work she does with clients.
Her current, mind-blowing vision: building "Ozara," a mini-city and retreat sanctuary.
Practical tips for moving through resistance, including asking expansive questions and literally tapping into the energy in your body.
And, you’ll hear me get a "spiritual slap" when Rayna calls out my own subconscious language around my goals!
If you're ready to stop striving and start choosing your next level of wealth and success, this episode will expand what you believe is possible. Rayna's energy is a true activation!
 
Episode Outline:
Introduction: Spotlighting an Icon & Lightning Agency Client, Rayna Campbell (01:10)
Rayna's Story: An Innate Gift, Manifesting Drama School & Finding Her Path (03:39)
When Your Creations Take on a Life of Their Own: "The House is Speaking" (11:45)
The Problem with Goals: Why You Should Get Rid of Them (16:31)
Holding the Code: How to Normalize the Wealth You Desire (18:28)
The Power of Choice: Creating from the 5D vs. the 3D/4D (20:22)
Bre's "Welcome Home" Moment with Manifestation (22:18)
Rayna's Big Vision: Building the City & Retreat Center, Ozara (25:40)
Navigating the Body's Response to Massive Vision Expansion (27:50)
Advice for When Your Big Idea Feels Paralyzing (34:26)
Focus on Choice, Not the "How" (34:28)
Live in the Question to Open Possibilities (35:09)
Create Safety in Your Body by Tapping Through Resistance (38:04)
Bre's "Spiritual Slap": Correcting Subconscious Language Around Goals (41:26)
How to Get into Rayna's World: The Receiver & Limitless Wealth Identity (44:53)
The Power of Receiving & Why It's a Skill to Master (50:50)
Final Thoughts on Choosing a "Yes" Vibration (55:31)
Closing Remarks (56:06)
 
Ways to Work with Me:Follow Me on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/heyitsbrecain/
Mom X VA Free Facebook Communityhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/momxva
Access My "You're Hired!" VA Portfolio Kit:https://thecaincollective.thrivecart.com/vaportfoliokit/
Apply for the VA Leadership Academy:https://www.breannacain.com/applyvaleadershipacademy/
 
Connect with Rayna
The Receiver:https://www.raynacampbell.com/RECEIVER 
Limitless Wealth Identityhttps://www.raynacampbell.com/lwi 
 
If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it so much if you left a rating and review! This helps us reach more women looking to become a virtual assistant, book out their business, and scale beyond their wildest dreams.

Oct 3, 2025

31 min

In this episode of Booked Out with Bre, I am so excited to introduce you to another one of my incredible ICON & Lightning agency clients, the amazing Jessica O'Kane! As a soul-led leadership mentor, Jessica is a true master at helping entrepreneurs find their zone of genius and build wildly successful businesses that are a true reflection of who they are.
If you've ever felt that inexplicable pull that you're meant for more, or that something in your career just isn't the right fit anymore (like a lipstick shade that's just not your vibe!), this conversation is for you. Jessica shares her powerful journey from a pre-med path and corporate sales to leaving it all behind to follow an intuitive nudge, which led her to create her own thriving coaching business.
 
Here’s what you’ll learn from Jessica and me:
Her journey of being a multipassionate manifesting generator and how she found her true purpose.
What soul-led leadership really means and why it's the foundation for a sustainable, fulfilling business.
The crucial difference between your zone of genius and your zone of excellence (and why most people are stuck in the wrong one!).
Why you don't need a website, a perfect niche, or all the strategies to get started (and what you need instead).
How to use the feeling of something isn't right as a powerful compass guiding you back home to yourself.
The importance of community and why this work isn't meant to be done alone.
How Jessica's support from her VA, Jennifer, has been wildly empowering and collapsed time on her journey.
This is such a deep and expansive conversation that will give you permission to trust those intuitive nudges, stop outsourcing your power, and start building a business that not only makes great money but feels incredible to run.
 
Episode Outline:
Introduction: Spotlighting an Icon & Lightning Agency Client, Jessica O'Kane (01:12)
Jessica's Story: From Pre-Med to Corporate to Soul-Led Leadership Mentor (02:48)
The 2-Year Loop & The Turning Point with "The Artist's Way" (04:58)
Following the Inexplicable Pull to Become a Coach (06:06)
Redefining Success Beyond the Corporate Ladder (08:23)
Advice for When You Feel This Is Not It: The Lipstick Analogy (11:11)
Why You Don't Need All the Strategies to Start Your Business (16:25)
The Danger of Building on Other People's Frameworks & Experiencing Burnout (16:42)
The Foundation: You Need Self-Concept, Not a Perfect Niche (17:24)
Understanding Your Zone of Genius vs. Your Zone of Excellence (17:40)
The Importance of Embodiment Work & Not Doing It Alone (18:33)
How to Get Started in Jessica's World: The Genius Mirror Quiz (22:18)
Jessica's New Masterclass: Turn Your Half-Baked Ideas into a Premium Offer (23:08)
The Own Your Genius Program: Building a Business from Ease & Receivership (23:50)
The Power of Support: How Hiring a VA Collapsed Time on Her Embodiment Journey (26:56)
Jessica's Final Message: Why Now is the Time to Monetize Your Genius (27:43)
Closing Remarks (30:00)
 
Ways to Work with Me:Follow Me on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/heyitsbrecain/
Mom X VA Free Facebook Communityhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/momxva
Access My "You're Hired!" VA Portfolio Kit:https://thecaincollective.thrivecart.com/vaportfoliokit/
Apply for the VA Leadership Academy:https://www.breannacain.com/applyvaleadershipacademy/
 
Connect with Jessica
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thejessicaokane/ 
 
If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it so much if you left a rating and review! This helps us reach more women looking to become a virtual assistant, book out their business, and scale beyond their wildest dreams.

Sep 24, 2025

40 min

In this episode of Booked Out with Bre, I am so excited to continue my ICON & Lightning Client Spotlight series and introduce you to the incredible Laura and Andy Berger! These two are absolute powerhouses who are rewriting the script on how women navigate perimenopause.
 
If you've ever felt like your body is working against you, or that the diet and exercise tricks that used to work just don't anymore, this conversation is for you. Laura, a dietitian, and Andy, a fitness expert with over 20 years of experience, dive deep into the science and strategy behind thriving during this phase of life.
 
Here’s what you'll learn from Laura and Andy:
What perimenopause really is and the common symptoms (like weight gain, brain fog, and anxiety) that are often dismissed.
Why simply eating less and exercising more is the wrong approach for hormonal changes.
Their revolutionary Perimenopause Diet that focuses on support and nourishment, not restriction.
The crucial role of strategic strength training (just 3 days a week!) in rebuilding lean muscle and resetting your metabolism.
The real reason you have cravings and how to eliminate them by stabilizing your blood sugar.
How their approach can help you not just lose weight, but feel more energized, think clearly, and get your life back.
Laura and Andy are a perfect example of the mission-driven industry leaders my VAs get to support. Their passion for empowering women is so inspiring, and their knowledge is a game changer. You don't want to miss this!
 
Episode Outline:
Introduction: Client Spotlight with Laura & Andy Berger (01:27)
Meet Laura & Andy: Rewriting the Script on Perimenopause (02:20)
Their Story: A 15-Year Dream Realized in the Online Space (05:42)
The Common Struggle: "I'm doing all the things, but nothing is working." (07:34)
The Vision: Becoming a Go-To Resource for Women and Doctors (08:31)
What is Perimenopause? Understanding the Symptoms & Hormonal Fluctuations (09:22)
The Core Problem: How Perimenopause Impacts Insulin, Inflammation & Cortisol (11:25)
Their Solution: The Perimenopause Diet Framework (12:57)
The Fitness Component: Strategic Strength Training (Only 3 Days a Week!) (16:17)
Why Building Lean Muscle is the Key to Resetting Metabolism (18:28)
The Mindset Shift: From Dieting and Restriction to Nourishment and Abundance (27:12)
The Science of Cravings: Nutrient Deficiencies & Blood Sugar Imbalances (29:46)
For Women Not Yet Experiencing Symptoms: Why It's Important to Start Now (33:23)
Where to Start: The Free Masterclass & Their Programs (36:26)
The Future: PerimenopauseDiet.com and an Upcoming Book (37:07)
Closing Remarks (40:13)
 
Ways to Work with Me:Follow Me on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/heyitsbrecain/
Mom X VA Free Facebook Communityhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/momxva
Access My "You're Hired!" VA Portfolio Kit:https://thecaincollective.thrivecart.com/vaportfoliokit/
Apply for the VA Leadership Academy:https://www.breannacain.com/applyvaleadershipacademy/
 
Connect with Laura and Andy
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/andyandlauraberger/ 
Websitehttps://www.andyandlauraberger.com/lose-weight-in-perimenopause 
 
If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it so much if you left a rating and review! This helps us reach more women looking to become a virtual assistant, book out their business, and scale beyond their wildest dreams.
 

Sep 10, 2025

22 min


In this episode of Booked Out with Bre, I am so excited to continue my series introducing you to the incredible, industry leading clients we serve at my VA agency, ICON & Lightning. Today, I'm sitting down with the amazing Shannon Leigh McCabe, a certified holistic nutritionist and sober coach who is creating a powerful movement for women.
Shannon's story is a profound example of turning your biggest struggles into your greatest purpose. As a successful wellness coach, she found herself secretly battling a drinking problem, caught in the grips of mommy wine culture. She shares her raw and honest journey of hiding her struggles, the moment she knew she needed a change, and how she completely transformed her life by quitting drinking.
Here’s what you’ll hear from Shannon:
Her vulnerable story of going from a health expert to hiding vodka in her office.
The turning point that led her to explore sobriety and how it was different from what she expected.
How she reframed quitting drinking not as a loss, but as an empowering choice for a happier, more aligned life.
The powerful identity shift that was crucial for her success (and why labels matter).
How she now combines her 15 years of experience in holistic health with her personal journey to help other women find freedom from alcohol.
Her mission to create a space for holistic success, health, and wealth for women.
This is a powerful look into the mindset of a mission driven entrepreneur; the exact type of powerhouse client that virtual assistants in my world dream of supporting. It's such an honor to support her business through my agency, and I know you'll be just as inspired by her story as I am!
Episode Outline:
Introduction: Spotlighting a Powerhouse VA Agency Client, Shannon Leigh McCabe (00:00)
Meet Shannon Leigh McCabe: From Holistic Nutritionist to Sober Coach for Women (01:16)
Turning a Mess into a Message: The Power of a Mission-Driven Business for Entrepreneurs (03:10)
The Truth About 'Mommy Wine Culture' & The Turning Point to Sobriety (04:16)
First Steps to Sobriety: Community, Learning & Shifting Beliefs (07:00)
The Power of Identity: Why 'Sober Woman' is More Empowering than 'Alcoholic' for an Entrepreneur (09:06)
The Physical & Energetic Transformation of Sobriety (10:24)
Building a Movement: Helping Women Thrive in Sobriety without Feeling Left Out (11:51)
A New Narrative: How Sobriety Can Be Empowering, Not a Punishment for Virtual Assistants and Entrepreneurs (13:53)
Supporting All Levels of the Sober-Curious Journey (15:50)
How to Connect with Shannon & Learn More About Her Work (17:55)
The Client-VA Agency Match: Why This Partnership Works (19:45
 
Ways to Work with Me:Follow Me on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/heyitsbrecain/
Mom X VA Free Facebook Communityhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/momxva
Access My "You're Hired!" VA Portfolio Kit:https://thecaincollective.thrivecart.com/vaportfoliokit/
Apply for the VA Leadership Academy:https://www.breannacain.com/applyvaleadershipacademy/
Connect with Shannon
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/shannonleighmccabe/
Website:https://shannonleighmccabe.myflodesk.com/elevate 
 
If you enjoyed this episode, I would love it so much if you left a rating and review! This helps us reach more women looking to become a virtual assistant, book out their business, and scale beyond their wildest dreams.
 
 
 
 

Sep 5, 2025

43 min

In this episode of Booked Out with Bre, I am so excited to welcome the astrology queen, Alicia Orre, to the show! We dive into how understanding your unique energetic blueprint can be the key to unlocking your confidence, clearing subconscious blocks, and building a powerful brand as a virtual assistant.
I know what you might be thinking ... what does astrology have to do with being a VA? Well, Alicia actually started her online journey as a virtual assistant over 15 years ago! She shares her incredible story of moving from the VA world to becoming a trusted guide for 6 and 7-figure founders, using astrology as a tool for massive business growth.
And for the first time ever, I’m letting you in on a super vulnerable, behind-the-scenes moment: Alicia does a LIVE, on-air reading of my own astrology chart!
Here’s what you’ll learn:
Alicia's fascinating journey from being an early virtual assistant to a leading astrologer for entrepreneurs.
Why strategy is only 20% of business success, and how mindset and energetics make up the other 80%.
How your astrological chart can be an "operating manual" for your life and business, revealing your greatest gifts and hidden blocks.
My live chart reading! Alicia unpacks my strong career drive, my wealth codes, and the powerful energy surrounding my business for the next 18 months (hint: it's "go time!").
What the upcoming eclipse cycles mean for you and how you can use this energy for quantum leaps in your business.
Alicia's best advice for anyone new to astrology and wanting to get started.
If you're ready to understand yourself on a deeper level and use that knowledge to build a more aligned and successful virtual assistant business, you're going to love this magical conversation!
Episode Outline:
Welcome Alicia Orre, the Astrology Queen for Spiritual Entrepreneurs (01:22)
Alicia's Story: An Unconventional Upbringing & Starting as a Virtual Assistant in 2009 (03:19)
The Pivot to Astrology After a Life-Changing Reading in Ibiza (05:35)
The Connection Between Mindset & Business: Why Strategy is Only 20% (09:38)
How Astrology Uncovers Subconscious Blocks, Gifts & Communication Styles (10:23)
Alicia's Advice for Beginners Interested in Astrology (13:01)
Live Reading: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Bre's Astrology Chart (15:47)
Bree's Strong 10th House: Career as a Core Part of Her Identity (18:14)
Communication as a Superpower: The Wounded Healer in Bree's Chart (21:26)
Unpacking the Wealth Codes: Moon & Pluto in the 2nd House of Money (23:58)
Current Transits: Why the Next 18 Months are "Go Time" for Bree's Business (25:47)
Upcoming Eclipse Cycle: Quantum Leaps & Stepping into Leadership (31:26)
Connecting the Dots: How Past Events are Shaping the Future Path (35:01)
How to Work with Alicia: Instagram, Telegram & 1-to-1 Offerings (40:32)
Closing Remarks (42:47)
Connect with Alicia:https://aliciaorre.com/ https://www.instagram.com/aliciaorre/?hl=en 
Ways to Work with Me:Follow Me on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/heyitsbrecain/
Mom X VA Free Facebook Communityhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/momxva
Access My "You're Hired!" VA Portfolio Kit:https://thecaincollective.thrivecart.com/vaportfoliokit/
Apply for the VA Leadership Academy:https://www.breannacain.com/applyvaleadershipacademy/
 
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Aug 27, 2025

26 min

In this episode of Booked Out with Bre, I am so excited to introduce you to one of my amazing ICON & Lightning agency clients, the one and only Kati Elliott! As the founder of Bombshell Brands + The Edit, Kati is an absolute queen of brand expansion, high ticket offers, and magnetic content marketing. This conversation is for anyone who has built a business and is asking, "What's next? How do I go bigger?"
Kati shares her incredible journey from a corporate HR job to getting fired for starting a coaching business, and how she leaned into her natural gifts to build a brand that is a true extension of who she is. We get into the real, raw mindset of what it takes to expand your brand in a massive way including the ego, the anxiety, and the ultimate fulfillment of choosing a bigger vision for yourself.
Here’s what you’ll hear from Kati and me:
How she went from a corporate job she didn't love to building a powerhouse brand that helps others expand.
Why brand expansion is the next level beyond just brand building (and why you probably already have a brand!).
The crucial role of in-person events and getting in the room for unlocking your next level of growth.
All the details about her upcoming iconic event, Bold & Bank Live, and the vision behind creating an experience, not just a conference.
The vulnerable truth about making big, expansive moves in your business...it's okay if you're not 100% clear at first!
Why you can't expand your brand alone and the game changing impact of hiring the right virtual assistant (with a special shoutout to my agency and her amazing VA, Alicia!).
If you're ready to stop playing small, get inspired to make your next big move, and learn what it truly means to expand your brand from the inside out, this episode is a must listen!
 
Episode Outline:
Introduction: Meet Agency Client Kati, Founder of Bombshell Brands (01:10)
Kati's Backstory: From Corporate HR to Building a Brand Business (02:41)
The Core of Branding: Feeling, Vibe, and Who You Are (03:05)
From Brand Building to Brand Expansion (05:52)
The Key to Expansion: Getting Inspired and In the Room (08:01)
Announcing Bold & Bank Live: An Event Focused on Experience & Opportunity (10:52)
The Mindset of Hosting a High Level Event: Ego, Anxiety & Fulfillment (14:22)
It's Okay to Not Be 100% Clear When You Make a Big Move (18:38)
The Power of Consciously Choosing Expansion (20:02)
How to Get into Kati's World and Attend Her Event (20:51)
Why You Can't Expand Your Brand Alone: The Importance of Support (22:31)
Kati's Experience with the ICON & Lightning Agency and Her VA, Alicia (23:36)
Where to Find Kati and Learn More About Bold & Bank Live (25:54)
 
Ways to Work with Me:Follow Me on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/heyitsbrecain/
Mom X VA Free Facebook Communityhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/momxva
Access My "You're Hired!" VA Portfolio Kit:https://thecaincollective.thrivecart.com/vaportfoliokit/
Apply for the VA Leadership Academy:https://www.breannacain.com/applyvaleadershipacademy/
Ways to Work with Kati Elliott:
https://www.instagram.com/katielliottxo/https://katielliott.mykajabi.com/bold-and-bank-live https://katielliott.mykajabi.com/obsessed-membership
 
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