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Deadlines and Dirty Dishes

Alison Quinn

Business & Entrepreneuriat

Fréquence : 1 épisode/1j. Total Éps: 4

Running a business and a household? Same. I'm Alison Quinn, Virtual Assistant, Online Business Manager, parent and chronic pain advocate. I've been running my own business for over six years, supporting freelancers, founders and creatives to get organised, regain momentum and stop doing it all alone.

Deadlines and Dirty Dishes is where strategy meets real life. It's a podcast for business owners navigating client deadlines, growing a team or outsourcing for the first time, while also managing parenting, housework and the realities of working through chronic pain.

Expect honest insights from behind the laptop, practical support strategies from the VA and OBM trenches, and the occasional pep talk for when it all feels like too much. No fluff, no filters. Just real stories from the messy middle of modern business.

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Do I Need a VA or an OBM? (Or Both?)

Saison 1 · Épisode 4

lundi 5 mai 2025 • Durée 31:29

You’re overwhelmed, stretched too thin, and somehow still the bottleneck in your own business. You know you need support, but what kind?

In this episode of Deadlines and Dirty Dishes, I dive into one of the most common questions I hear from freelancers and founders: “Should I hire a Virtual Assistant or an Online Business Manager?” I break down the real differences between these roles, share signs it might be time to bring someone in, and talk honestly about what flexible support can look like as your business evolves.

Whether you’re delegating for the first time or considering a step up in strategic support, this episode will help you make a confident, informed decision.

💡 What You’ll Learn

The key differences between a Virtual Assistant and an Online Business Manager
Real examples of how my clients have evolved from VA to OBM support
Why the kind of help you need depends on your business stage, goals, and pain points
How hybrid support can meet you where you are and grow with you
What to consider before hiring your first support partner

🧠 Key Themes

From “I need help” to “I need the right help”
Delegation as a mindset shift, not just a task list
Building trust that leads to deeper, more strategic support
Why evolving support is a sign of business growth, not a luxury
The value of clarity, consistency, and a second brain

🔗 Mentioned in This Episode

Need a breakdown of what VAs and OBMs actually do?
👉 Read the full guide on my website

🧭 What’s Next?
Not sure what kind of support you need first?
👉 Take the VA or OBM Quiz

📩 Let’s Connect
Have your own overwhelm story or strategy to share?
DM me on Instagram @alisonquinnvirtualassistant or get in touch via the website:
👉 https://alisonquinnvirtualassistant.co.uk/contact/

Thanks for tuning in to Deadlines and Dirty Dishes. If you loved what you heard, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, or share the episode with a fellow freelancer or founder.

For further resources, or to learn more about how I can support your business as a Virtual Assistant and Online Business Manager, head to my website, Alison Quinn Virtual Assistant - OBM and Business Support.

Or visit my socials:

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How to Manage Overwhelm and Maintain Productivity

Saison 1 · Épisode 3

lundi 5 mai 2025 • Durée 46:45

Ever feel like your to-do list is plotting against you? Like you’re treading water in your business and home life while the current just keeps getting stronger?

In this episode of Deadlines and Dirty Dishes, I share my honest experience of overwhelm, not just from work, but from the relentless overlap of solo parenting, school holidays, and managing client demands. I unpack the strategies I now rely on to protect my energy, structure my time, and navigate the chaos with more clarity and calm.

Whether you’re a freelancer, a parent, or running your own business (or all three at once), this episode offers both empathy and actionable support.

💡 What You’ll Learn

What overwhelm really looks like — and why it’s not a sign of failure
10 practical strategies that actually work when you feel stuck or overloaded
How to reset your mindset and momentum with simple, sustainable changes
Why breaks, boundaries, and planning ahead are non-negotiable tools for productivity
How systems and support help prevent burnout, not just relieve it

🧠 Key Themes

From reactive to proactive: managing energy, not just time
The emotional toll of doing everything yourself — and how to change that
Building business systems that align with your real life (including school holidays)
Finding clarity through reflection, delegation, and calm focus

🔗 Mentioned in This Episode

Want support implementing any of the strategies I talk about today?
Explore how working with a VA or OBM could support your business here:
👉 https://alisonquinnvirtualassistant.co.uk/services-va-vs-obm-proven-support-for-your-business/

From Books to Business: How Bedtime Stories Transformed My Approach to Work and Support

Saison 1 · Épisode 2

samedi 3 mai 2025 • Durée 30:24

What can reading Room on the Broom with your child teach you about running a business? Quite a lot, actually.

In this episode of Deadlines and Dirty Dishes, I share the unexpected way bedtime stories with my daughter reshaped how I think about productivity, growth, and client relationships. From rediscovering my own love of reading to seeing the power of consistency and collaboration, this is the story of how something simple became deeply transformative.

Whether you're a parent, a business owner, or someone who’s juggling both, this episode offers a fresh perspective on the quiet rituals that build momentum and the partnerships that sustain it.

💡 What You’ll Learn

How bedtime reading sparked a deeper approach to personal and professional growth
The surprising parallels between parenting rituals and business systems
Why collaboration and shared purpose create the strongest VA/client relationships
How consistent support builds trust, momentum, and sustainability in business
The mindset shift that happens when you stop trying to do everything alone

🧠 Key Themes

Building connection through shared experiences
Letting go of control to make room for real growth
Reframing support as a strategic advantage, not a last resort
Creating business rituals that mirror life-giving habits

🔗 Mentioned in This Episode

Books that inspired this episode:
I Am Rebel, Room on the Broom, The Gruffalo, The Christmasaurus, Hetty Feather, Where the Crawdads Sing, , and

Managing Work with Chronic Pain

Saison 1 · Épisode 1

vendredi 2 mai 2025 • Durée 29:46

In this episode, I share what it’s really like to run a business while living with Fibromyalgia, a chronic pain condition I’ve managed for over two decades. From sleepless nights and brain fog to client meetings and content deadlines, this episode explores eight practical, tested strategies that have helped me balance long-term pain with sustainable productivity.

Whether you live with chronic pain, support someone who does, or simply want to build a more body-aware business, I hope you find something useful here.

💡 What You’ll Learn

How to structure your workday around pain patterns
Why hydration, nutrition and sleep are foundational to energy and focus
How to use movement, layering, and ergonomic tools to prevent flare-ups
The power of early intervention and listening to your body
Mindfulness tools that support both wellbeing and productivity

🔗 Further Reading and Resources Mentioned in the Episode

The Spoon Theory by Christine Miserandino
https://butyoudontlooksick.com/articles/written-by-christine/the-spoon-theory/
NHS – 10 Ways to Ease Pain
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/pain/10-ways-to-ease-pain/
Breathworks Mindfulness Taster Session
https://www.breathworks-mindfulness.org.uk/Pages/Events/Category/online-group-session
Sleep Foundation – Tips for Better Sleep with Chronic Pain
https://www.sleepfoundation.org/physical-health/pain-and-sleep
Harvard Health – Foods That Fight Inflammation
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/foods-that-fight-inflammation

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