Ep232 An Interview with Marianne - 2025 NZ VA Of The Year

Digital Designer and Online Course Expert Marianne Wullings from Mickie Digital took out the biggest Award at this year’s Seea New Zealand Virtual Assistant Awards - and what a night it was!

As well as being crowned VA of the Year for 2025, Marianne also took home Top Performing Team Member and Top Creative VA. Talk about a trifecta of excellence that celebrates her incredible talent, determination, and creativity.

Has it all sunk in yet? Not quite! Marianne’s still riding that “is this real life?” wave, and we don’t blame her.

Just days after her big wins, Marianne joined us to chat about her journey from uncertainty to clarity, how Launch in 30 Days was a game-changer for her business, the power of niching down, and how she’s learned to build a thriving VA business while managing chronic pain - turning what could’ve been a setback into one of her biggest strengths.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• How Launch in 30 Days helped Marianne completely transform her business.
• The pivotal moment she found her niche - and why it changed everything.
• How she’s built a sustainable business model that supports her chronic pain journey.
• Marianne’s advice for VAs ready to stop second-guessing themselves and start owning their zone of genius.

Connect with Marianne from Mickie Digital here and see how she can take your coaching from one-on-one to one-to-many with Kajabi.

Sam + Jo xo