SAM (Sharon Ann)
@sharon-creatrix.bsky.social
Writer | Creator | Nature-Lover | Author of How to Become a Kick-Ass Virtual Assistant (coming 2026) | Sharing stories, wisdom & energy for change
Great clients bring clarity. Red flag clients bring chaos—and expect you to fix it for free.
Green flags: clear scope, respects hours, SOPs, pays on time.
Red flags: “quick task,” vague scope, boundary-pushing, payment games.
What’s your biggest client red flag?
#VirtualAssistant #DigitalDEVA
Green flags: clear scope, respects hours, SOPs, pays on time.
Red flags: “quick task,” vague scope, boundary-pushing, payment games.
What’s your biggest client red flag?
#VirtualAssistant #DigitalDEVA
January 9, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Great clients bring clarity. Red flag clients bring chaos—and expect you to fix it for free.
Green flags: clear scope, respects hours, SOPs, pays on time.
Red flags: “quick task,” vague scope, boundary-pushing, payment games.
What’s your biggest client red flag?
#VirtualAssistant #DigitalDEVA
Green flags: clear scope, respects hours, SOPs, pays on time.
Red flags: “quick task,” vague scope, boundary-pushing, payment games.
What’s your biggest client red flag?
#VirtualAssistant #DigitalDEVA
Some VAs thrive—not just because of the tools they use, but through relational leadership. How you listen, communicate, and show up with integrity matters more than software. Skills can be taught. Relational presence is felt.
Start with connection, clarity, and care.
#VirtualAssistant #DEVA
Start with connection, clarity, and care.
#VirtualAssistant #DEVA
December 14, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Some VAs thrive—not just because of the tools they use, but through relational leadership. How you listen, communicate, and show up with integrity matters more than software. Skills can be taught. Relational presence is felt.
Start with connection, clarity, and care.
#VirtualAssistant #DEVA
Start with connection, clarity, and care.
#VirtualAssistant #DEVA
Many VAs are already running a business, but still see themselves as “just helping out online.”
I use the VA Confidence Ladder: Task Doer → Strategic Partner → Business Owner.
Which step are you on right now? What’s one move up you can make this month?
#DigitalDEVA #KickAssVirtualAssistant
I use the VA Confidence Ladder: Task Doer → Strategic Partner → Business Owner.
Which step are you on right now? What’s one move up you can make this month?
#DigitalDEVA #KickAssVirtualAssistant
November 24, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Many VAs are already running a business, but still see themselves as “just helping out online.”
I use the VA Confidence Ladder: Task Doer → Strategic Partner → Business Owner.
Which step are you on right now? What’s one move up you can make this month?
#DigitalDEVA #KickAssVirtualAssistant
I use the VA Confidence Ladder: Task Doer → Strategic Partner → Business Owner.
Which step are you on right now? What’s one move up you can make this month?
#DigitalDEVA #KickAssVirtualAssistant
Last night in Mexico ❤️
November 13, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Last night in Mexico ❤️
It’s my birthday today. 💛
As a Cree/Métis woman, I wanted to celebrate by offering a gift — a story.
In our way, we give by sharing: stories, teachings, and lived experience. So today, I’m sharing one of mine.
#Writing #Gratitude #DEVA #KickAssVirtualAssistant
As a Cree/Métis woman, I wanted to celebrate by offering a gift — a story.
In our way, we give by sharing: stories, teachings, and lived experience. So today, I’m sharing one of mine.
#Writing #Gratitude #DEVA #KickAssVirtualAssistant
November 11, 2025 at 1:43 PM
It’s my birthday today. 💛
As a Cree/Métis woman, I wanted to celebrate by offering a gift — a story.
In our way, we give by sharing: stories, teachings, and lived experience. So today, I’m sharing one of mine.
#Writing #Gratitude #DEVA #KickAssVirtualAssistant
As a Cree/Métis woman, I wanted to celebrate by offering a gift — a story.
In our way, we give by sharing: stories, teachings, and lived experience. So today, I’m sharing one of mine.
#Writing #Gratitude #DEVA #KickAssVirtualAssistant
Tomorrow’s my birthday. 🌿
As I look back on this year, I’m filled with gratitude—for the people who’ve walked beside me, the lessons learned, and the work that continues to evolve in ways I never imagined.
It’s been a year of reflection, courage, and quiet transformation. 💫
As I look back on this year, I’m filled with gratitude—for the people who’ve walked beside me, the lessons learned, and the work that continues to evolve in ways I never imagined.
It’s been a year of reflection, courage, and quiet transformation. 💫
November 10, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Tomorrow’s my birthday. 🌿
As I look back on this year, I’m filled with gratitude—for the people who’ve walked beside me, the lessons learned, and the work that continues to evolve in ways I never imagined.
It’s been a year of reflection, courage, and quiet transformation. 💫
As I look back on this year, I’m filled with gratitude—for the people who’ve walked beside me, the lessons learned, and the work that continues to evolve in ways I never imagined.
It’s been a year of reflection, courage, and quiet transformation. 💫
Excited to have some downtime at one of my favourite places.
November 2, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Excited to have some downtime at one of my favourite places.
Sharon’s Substack
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June 19, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Sharon’s Substack
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What you choose to write about is far more important than any decision you make about how to write it ~John Truby
June 14, 2025 at 2:41 AM
What you choose to write about is far more important than any decision you make about how to write it ~John Truby
Skills Pay the Bills.
Free 32-week digital training for women impacted by intimate partner violence.
Next DEVA Accelerator cohort starts April 11, 2025.
With support from @sagehaven + @canadianwomensfoundation.
#EmpowerYourFuture #DEVA #IPVSupport #SageHavenSociety #CanadianWomensFoundation
Free 32-week digital training for women impacted by intimate partner violence.
Next DEVA Accelerator cohort starts April 11, 2025.
With support from @sagehaven + @canadianwomensfoundation.
#EmpowerYourFuture #DEVA #IPVSupport #SageHavenSociety #CanadianWomensFoundation
March 22, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Skills Pay the Bills.
Free 32-week digital training for women impacted by intimate partner violence.
Next DEVA Accelerator cohort starts April 11, 2025.
With support from @sagehaven + @canadianwomensfoundation.
#EmpowerYourFuture #DEVA #IPVSupport #SageHavenSociety #CanadianWomensFoundation
Free 32-week digital training for women impacted by intimate partner violence.
Next DEVA Accelerator cohort starts April 11, 2025.
With support from @sagehaven + @canadianwomensfoundation.
#EmpowerYourFuture #DEVA #IPVSupport #SageHavenSociety #CanadianWomensFoundation
March 20, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Does anyone know the name of these cards, please?
February 21, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Does anyone know the name of these cards, please?
Look at this most beautiful water system. I am in love!!!
February 8, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Look at this most beautiful water system. I am in love!!!
OMG! That was intense. I just submitted my entry into the NYC Midnight’s 2,500 word short story competition.
Wish me luck!
Wish me luck!
February 2, 2025 at 4:51 AM
OMG! That was intense. I just submitted my entry into the NYC Midnight’s 2,500 word short story competition.
Wish me luck!
Wish me luck!
I just received my genre, subject, and character assignment for the NYC Midnight Short Story Competition.
My genre is drama, subject is an interruption, and character assignment is a used car salesman.
I have 8 days to write a complete 2,500 word short story. Game on.
Wish me luck! 🍀
#writer
My genre is drama, subject is an interruption, and character assignment is a used car salesman.
I have 8 days to write a complete 2,500 word short story. Game on.
Wish me luck! 🍀
#writer
January 25, 2025 at 5:18 AM
I just received my genre, subject, and character assignment for the NYC Midnight Short Story Competition.
My genre is drama, subject is an interruption, and character assignment is a used car salesman.
I have 8 days to write a complete 2,500 word short story. Game on.
Wish me luck! 🍀
#writer
My genre is drama, subject is an interruption, and character assignment is a used car salesman.
I have 8 days to write a complete 2,500 word short story. Game on.
Wish me luck! 🍀
#writer
Words have power. Monthly, I’ll share one that resonates. January's word is mercurial.
Challenge: Use mercurial in a sentence, story, or thought and share it!
Example: “Her mercurial mood swings kept her friends guessing.”
Let’s play!
Drop your sentences below. 🖋️✨
#WordoftheMonth #Mercurial
Challenge: Use mercurial in a sentence, story, or thought and share it!
Example: “Her mercurial mood swings kept her friends guessing.”
Let’s play!
Drop your sentences below. 🖋️✨
#WordoftheMonth #Mercurial
January 24, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Words have power. Monthly, I’ll share one that resonates. January's word is mercurial.
Challenge: Use mercurial in a sentence, story, or thought and share it!
Example: “Her mercurial mood swings kept her friends guessing.”
Let’s play!
Drop your sentences below. 🖋️✨
#WordoftheMonth #Mercurial
Challenge: Use mercurial in a sentence, story, or thought and share it!
Example: “Her mercurial mood swings kept her friends guessing.”
Let’s play!
Drop your sentences below. 🖋️✨
#WordoftheMonth #Mercurial
I'm excited to challenge myself in the NYC Midnight Short Story Challenge! Starting Jan 24 - 8:59 PM PDT, I'll get my genre, subject, and character assignment with 8 days to craft an original story (max 2,500 words). I could win BIG!
You can too!
Join the fun: www.nycmidnight.com
Wish me luck! 🌟
You can too!
Join the fun: www.nycmidnight.com
Wish me luck! 🌟
January 24, 2025 at 2:17 AM
I'm excited to challenge myself in the NYC Midnight Short Story Challenge! Starting Jan 24 - 8:59 PM PDT, I'll get my genre, subject, and character assignment with 8 days to craft an original story (max 2,500 words). I could win BIG!
You can too!
Join the fun: www.nycmidnight.com
Wish me luck! 🌟
You can too!
Join the fun: www.nycmidnight.com
Wish me luck! 🌟