Lauren Hopkins VA

Lauren Hopkins VA An amiable, efficient and versatile VA offering business support and general administration to small businesses. 9yr + PA experience

02/09/2026

September is fast becoming the new start of the new year for many business owners I know.

After taking time off over the summer so many ideas have been thought of, reflections have been made about changes or pivots within business and you are eager to get back to routine, but you’ve almost forgotten you have your typical workload to come back to too.

This is your reminder that you do not need to rush back in to it all!

This is the part where I see business owners trip themselves up. You come back and immediately try to squeeze everything in to your diary…

Back‑to‑back meetings. No breaks. No white space. Just a lot of pressure!

And by mid September, you’re wondering why you feel foggy, overwhelmed and already behind again with no time to implement the changes you thought of over the summer.

Here’s the truth I see every day supporting founders.

You don’t need to rush back. You need to ease back in with intention.

This week & next, give yourself:
• A short list of genuine non‑negotiables & only work on those
• Space to think, not just react (lots of white space in your diary)
• Allow your workload to settle naturally rather than forcing it into an unrealistic timeframe

If you’ve had some time away this summer, enjoy the fact that you’ve had the break. Now give yourself the space to return well.

And if coming back has reminded you just how much you’re trying to juggle, pop in to my DM’s and tell me what’s taking up your time. There might be something we can take off your plate.

Summer has a funny way of giving you some realisations, doesn’t it?A few slower mornings… a bit of breathing space… and ...
31/08/2026

Summer has a funny way of giving you some realisations, doesn’t it?

A few slower mornings… a bit of breathing space… and suddenly you realise “I can’t keep this pace, and I don’t want to.”

That’s not a problem.

That’s a turning point.

Your business can absolutely run in a way that supports your life, not drains it.

And you don’t need a huge team or a big commitment to make that happen.

You just need the right support, at the right level, to take some of the weight off your shoulders.

If Summer has left you wanting more time, more space and feeling a little calmer then book a discovery call, even starting small can make a huge difference.

WTF is doing everything in your business and calling it “normal”.WTF is juggling admin, onboarding, content, emails, ope...
08/08/2026

WTF is doing everything in your business and calling it “normal”.

WTF is juggling admin, onboarding, content, emails, operations, client care, scheduling, finances, and pretending it’s fine because you don’t want to drop the ball.

WTF is being so busy running the business that you barely get to grow it.

WTF is feeling guilty for needing help, even though you’re exhausted from doing it all alone.

Here’s the truth. Your business doesn’t need you to work harder. It needs you to stop carrying every single thing by yourself.

If you’re in your WTF era, the one where you’re ready to stop doing it all yourself. I’d love to help.

Join my newsletter (link in bio) for founder support, practical tips, and the behind‑the‑scenes of building a business with less overwhelm and more ease.

July has felt like a bit of a rollercoaster, if I’m honest. It’s definitely been a month of two halves! I haven’t done a...
31/07/2026

July has felt like a bit of a rollercoaster, if I’m honest. It’s definitely been a month of two halves!

I haven’t done a monthly round‑up in a while, but as I sat last night reflecting on July, it felt worth sharing.

The start of the month was full‑on. End of term chaos, weekends celebrating my oldest friends turning 40, planning how I wanted my work/life balance to look over the summer holidays, keeping comms flowing with my team. It all felt like a dash to the finish line!

But as we hit mid‑July, everything shifted.

The school admin eased (or I’ve just decided to ignore it until mid‑August).

The kids finished school, so the morning rush disappeared.

The days got quieter, calmer, and yet my business kept moving forward.

✨ A new client starts with us in September
✨ A current client approved a big project for September
✨Catching up with my accountability partner Sarah Harding is always a delight but this month felt more necessary than ever as we headed in to the summer holidays
✨ I enjoyed cheerleading Camilla (Mills) Gray ~ Business Strategist, Speaker & Mentor at her book launch & catching up with so many wonderful biz buddies
✨ I met several clients in person, instead of online
✨ I found a new love for cycling
✨ I had a gorgeous few days away with my bestie and our kids

And that’s just my side of things.

My clients have had wins too: fully booked classes, new clients signing on, and one client is finally able to make a big leap in their business because they now have the right support in place.

So yes, July has been full‑on, but there’s been a lot to celebrate.

How’s your July been? Chaotic, calm, or a mix of both?

Last night was a lot of fun celebrating Camilla (Mills) Gray ~ Business Strategist, Speaker & Mentor and her brand new b...
22/07/2026

Last night was a lot of fun celebrating Camilla (Mills) Gray ~ Business Strategist, Speaker & Mentor and her brand new book The Rebellious Leader at the gorgeous Bury Court . Sunshine, pre‑drinks in the garden, and a room full of women I’ve met along the way in business who now feel like proper friends.

Mills read a few excerpts and talked honestly about why certain parts of the book exist, and a few things really stuck with me:

👉🏻 Home HQ — because running a business as a woman never sits in a neat little box. Life and work blend, overlap, spill…and that’s ok!

👉🏻 Selling — the reminder that selling doesn’t have to feel awkward or “ick”. It’s simply sharing what you do in a way that feels right for you the potential client.

👉🏻 Audits — this isn’t one of those books you read once and forget about. It’s full of practical check‑ins you can actually use to move things forward.

I’m really excited to read it properly. Not just for myself, but for my clients too. Anything that helps founders run their businesses with more clarity and calm always ends up woven into how my team and I support them through Lauren Hopkins VA.

If you’re a founder who wants something honest, practical and a bit rebellious (in the best way), Mills’ book is out on Amazon now.

I see this all the time when my clients find me.They're not overwhelmed because of one big thing. It’s the constant str...
15/07/2026

I see this all the time when my clients find me.

They're not overwhelmed because of one big thing. It’s the constant stream of small things that never stop: The inbox. The calendar. The recruitment admin. The supplier emails. The social media. The invoicing. The “quick tasks” that end up swallowing half a day.

My retainer clients usually come to me at the point where they realise they’re spending more time managing their business than actually being in their business.

Month by month, we take the operational load off their shoulders; PA support, admin, project management, events, social media, supplier communication, recruitment admin, team training and more so they can breathe, focus, and lead again.

I'm super excited that we have two retainer spaces available for September. From £38 per hour, minimum 8 hours per month.

If you’re ready for things to feel lighter, we’re here.

Comment RETAINER if you’d like more information & I'll pop in to your DMs.

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