A New Home

A Virtual Perception podcast has a new home: http://mypodcastharmony.com/avpnew/

To listen to new and previous released episodes, read about the guests and check out our blog, please visit the new website. This blog will no longer be updated and all new content will be posted at: http://mypodcastharmony.com/avpnew/

Thank you for stopping by and thank you for listening!

Help Another Fulfill their Dreams

The Virtual Assistant Forums — an online Virtual Assistant community has started a new Lending Group at Kiva.org. The lending group is open to all Virtual Assistants.

Just go to just go to http://www.kiva.org/community/viewTeam?team_id=2195 to view the Group page and click the ‘Join Team’ link – you will be directed to a page where you can register if you’re new to Kiva or log in if you’re already a member.

Whenever you make a micro-lending contribution through Kiva you can choose to do so as part of the Virtual Assistant Forums Llending group!

Here is some more of what the Virtual Assistant Forums had to say:

“Did you know that every single dollar you donate is RETURNED to you when the loan recipient pays the funds back!!

Some of our members have already made a number of loans through Kiva to entrepreneurs all over the world, often in the third world, and have already seen some of those funds repaid so that they could loan out that same $25 or $50 to another growing business in an impoverished area across the globe.”

Thank you!

Darlene

Go Pink for October.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. According the the Susan G. Komen website, there are an estimated 182,460 new cases of breast cancer expected for the year 2008. Take the time to learn the facts about breast cancer today. My mother is a breast cancer survivor and by regularly seeing her doctor and follow-up visits my mother’s cancer was caught early on. She is in remission and doing great!

If you have a virtual business and have a website, bring attention to Breast Cancer Awareness this month and Go Pink (www.pinkforoctober.org).

For more information on breast cancer and breast cancer awareness visit: http://www.komen.org

For more information on going Pink for October visit: http://www.pinkforoctober.org

D. Victoria Virtual Assistance went Pink!

A Virtual Perception – Episode 1

Alright, it is finally done! The very first episode of A Virtual Perception is now online! I am extremely excited and hope you enjoy listening to it.

Click here to get the Podcast Feed

Click here to download Episode 1

Be sure to check out the Show Notes for Episode 1.

I look forward to bringing you more podcasts in the future.

I would love to hear what you thought about my first foray into the wonderful world of podcasting. Leave me a comment or feedback. I look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you for listening.

Darlene Victoria

First Podcast — Editing Phase

The very first A Virtual Perception podcast is now recorded and in the editing phase. I am very excited and cannot wait to share it with you. As soon as the podcast hits the internet, show notes and more will be posted here. So, check back soon.

Turning an Inspiration into Reality

I must admit I am an easily inspired person. Many of my life’s trials, tribulations and accomplishments have occurred from following what inspires me most.

I was inspired to create A Virtual Perception podcast just from listening and watching podcasts with my husband. He watches and listens to many techy podcasts like Tekzilla, Pop Siren, Diggnation and TWIT. I have been inspired before to create my own podcast, because, let’s face it, I love to talk and I have a lot to say. However, I knew my podcast had to have a focus and also be one that served a purpose.

For those visiting this blog for the first time and not knowing a thing about me, let me tell you. I am a Virtual Assistant, a small business owner with lots of ideas and very little time on her hands.

A Virtual Perception aims to be a highly interactive podcast highlighting the Virtual Assistant industry, as well as, the business owners that utilize them.

The very first podcast, airing some time in June, is titled “A Virtual Assistant Defined”. Each show will have regular segments that cover topics such as internet resources, hardware and software talk and a segment I call “My Favorite Price – Free”.

A Virtual Perception serves a wide audience and my hope is to bring Virtual Assistants together, as well as, business owners, all while providing some useful tidbits of information that will make maneuvering through the business day just a little bit easier.

A Virtual Perception also aims to be a highly interactive. I hope to have interviews and special guests for future podcasts. This blog will be the main forum for the podcast; a place where listeners can comment on shows, suggest topics and more.

I am extremely excited and cannot wait to share the podcast with you! Stay tuned, it is going to be a fantastic ride!