ꜱʜᴀɪʟʟʟᴀ ᴍ.

ꜱʜᴀɪʟʟʟᴀ ᴍ. I'm a dedicated freelance Virtual Assistant specializing in lead generation, administrative support, and email marketing.

✨ I help CEO and Business Startups grow their online presence ⁠~
📑 Lead Generation
💻 Social Media Management
📩 DM for work-related inquiries

🌐 Portfolio • Free Templates • Affiliates 👇
🎯 linktr.ee/ShyCraftyCorner I help small business owners streamline their operations, grow their customer base, and manage their workflows efficiently—all from a remote setting. My goal is to lighten your w

orkload so you can focus on scaling your business with confidence. If you're looking for a reliable partner to handle your day-to-day tasks with professionalism and expertise, let's connect!

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📨 Lead Gen Made Simple  #1: What Lead Generation Really Means (And Why It Matters)If you’ve ever wondered how businesses...
08/10/2025

📨 Lead Gen Made Simple #1: What Lead Generation Really Means (And Why It Matters)

If you’ve ever wondered how businesses consistently find their ideal clients online — without relying purely on ads or waiting for walk-ins, the answer is simple: lead generation.

Whether you’re a business owner, marketer, or virtual assistant, understanding the basics of lead gen is the foundation for growth. In this first issue, let’s break it down in a clear and practical way 👇

🧠 What Lead Generation Really Is

At its core, lead generation is the process of attracting and collecting information from potential clients who may be interested in your product or service.

The goal:
➡️ Turn strangers into warm prospects you can build trust with, and eventually convert into paying customers.

Example:
Imagine you offer social media services. Someone downloads your free Instagram checklist → they provide their email → you follow up with valuable tips → later, they book a call with you.
That’s lead generation in action ✅

📌 Why It Matters

💼 Predictable Clients: You build a steady flow of prospects instead of waiting for referrals.

💬 Better Conversations: You talk to people who’ve already shown interest.

🕒 Saves Time: A clear process filters out random, unqualified inquiries.

💰 Grows Revenue: More leads = more opportunities = more sales.

🔄 The 3 Key Stages of Lead Generation

Think of lead gen as planting seeds — you don’t harvest on day one, but with consistency, it grows 🌱
1. Attract – Get the right people’s attention through content, outreach, or ads.

2. Capture – Collect their information through forms, lead magnets, or direct messages.

3. Nurture – Build trust and provide value until they’re ready to take action.

✍️ Quick Tip to Get Started

Start by defining your ideal lead:

What industry are they in?

What role or title do they have?

What problem are they facing that you can solve?

The clearer your target, the better your results.

🚀 Coming Up Next

✨ In the next issue, I’ll share the exact tools you need to start generating leads — even if you’re on a budget.

💬 Your Turn: What’s your #1 challenge when it comes to le

When I started my journey as a Virtual Assistant, I was searching for something that would allow me to work from home, u...
07/10/2025

When I started my journey as a Virtual Assistant, I was searching for something that would allow me to work from home, use my skills, and still be fully present for my family.

As a mom, finding that balance between work and family life is everything. I wanted a career that gave me flexibility, growth, and purpose, not just another task list.

That’s when I discovered lead generation.
I was drawn to it because it’s not just about sending messages or collecting names, it’s about building real connections, helping businesses find their ideal clients, and creating a system that works even while I focus on my family.

What excites me most is that lead generation is a skill anyone can grow, and it opens doors to long-term opportunities, whether you're supporting a client’s business or building your own.

This is why I created Lead Gen Made Simple, to share everything I’ve been learning, step by step, in a way that’s clear, practical, and doable… even with little ones running around. 👶💻

Lahat ng pwedeng pagkakitaan basta legal pasukin natin, wala tayong magulang na contractor 🙊😹
21/09/2025

Lahat ng pwedeng pagkakitaan basta legal pasukin natin, wala tayong magulang na contractor 🙊😹

Sometimes we pause our dreams to give love where it’s needed most. But I know this pause isn’t the end, it’s just part o...
20/09/2025

Sometimes we pause our dreams to give love where it’s needed most. But I know this pause isn’t the end, it’s just part of the journey.

Congratulations to me in advance, because when the time is right, I’ll rise again not just for me, but for my family. 💛

✨ Struggling where to apply as a Virtual Assistant and how to track your job applications? ✨Don’t worry, I got you! 💻I c...
11/09/2025

✨ Struggling where to apply as a Virtual Assistant and how to track your job applications? ✨

Don’t worry, I got you! 💻
I created a Job Application Tracker Spreadsheet that helps you:
✅ List VA Agencies you want to apply to
✅ Track your job applications in one place
✅ Stay organized and motivated in your job hunt

And the best part? It’s FREE! 🎉

👉 Grab your copy here: https://linktr.ee/ShyCraftyCorner (just click the first link).

Stay on top of your applications and land that dream client! 🚀

Hindi na ko active sa Upwork since naubusan na ko ng connects. At feeling ko sayang yung effort and connects ko though s...
29/08/2025

Hindi na ko active sa Upwork since naubusan na ko ng connects. At feeling ko sayang yung effort and connects ko though simple tasks lang, they're going to hire parin is yung well experience na or naka rising star badge. Kaya naman nakaka happy kapag makareceive ka ng ganito (invitation to submit proposal) meaning to say napapansin ka ng employer. Importante talaga na i optimize yung profile mo para kahit wala ka ng connects si client na ang lalapit sayo. But as for now, di ko muna is accept kasi focus muna ko sa baby ko. I'm just hoping ang praying na kapag ready na ulit ako dumami pa kayo 😊

Today was heavy on my heart. My 7-month-old baby was rushed to the hospital because of a high fever and cold. At first, ...
25/08/2025

Today was heavy on my heart. My 7-month-old baby was rushed to the hospital because of a high fever and cold. At first, the doctors suspected pneumonia, I was so scared. But later on, it turned out to be UTI. I felt relieved, but it also made me reflect deeply as a mom.

You see, no matter how much love, care, and attention we give, if a child’s body has weaker resistance, they can still get sick. That’s reality. And that’s why I’ve learned that we should never compare one child to another.

I’ve had three kids, and their journeys with health have been so different.
My eldest was so delicate, she easily got sick when she was a baby.
My second child was the opposite. Even though I wasn’t as meticulous, she rarely got sick and was never hospitalized.
Now, my youngest is sensitive again, both in health and even in skin reactions.

Same mother. Same love. Same care. But different outcomes. Because every child has a unique body, unique resistance, and their own way of growing.

So please, never judge a parent just because their child gets sick. And never compare your child’s health to mine, or to anyone else’s. We’re all doing our best, and each baby’s journey is different. 💕

Alam mo yung feeling na parang ang dali ng tasks, pero grabe ang qualifications? 😅 Ganyan talaga sa freelancing VA world...
24/08/2025

Alam mo yung feeling na parang ang dali ng tasks, pero grabe ang qualifications? 😅 Ganyan talaga sa freelancing VA world—sobrang dami ng kalaban kaya kailangan talaga ng strategy para mapansin ng client.

Noon, umaatras pa ako kapag may video introduction requirement. Kasi kahit 2 minutes lang, effort pa rin—kailangan ng tahimik na background at extra oras. Pero narealize ko, hindi sapat na mag-apply lang nang mag-apply. Kailangan marunong din tayong magpakilala in a way na babagay sa client.

👉 Ito yung mga ginagawa ko para makakuha ng attention ng client:

1. Short but personalized cover letter – Hindi na mahaba, diretso agad sa point kung paano ko sila matutulungan. Hindi tungkol sa akin lang, kundi tungkol sa need nila.

2. Use ChatGPT wisely – Kinokopya ko yung job post, tapos pinapagawa ko kay ChatGPT ng draft cover letter. Pagkatapos, ina-edit ko para mas human at may personal touch. Para hindi generic.

3. Highlight skills na related talaga sa post – Hindi ko nililista lahat ng alam ko, kundi yung pinaka-importante sa hinahanap nila.

4. Show eagerness to learn – Minsan hindi naman kailangan perfect ka na, pero kapag nakita ng client na willing ka matuto at ma-adapt, plus points yun.

5. Follow instructions carefully – Simple lang pero madalas dito nadadapa ang iba. Kung may sinabi silang "use this subject line" or "answer these questions," dapat sundin.

Ngayon, kahit hindi pa ako expert, mas natututo ako bawat application. At bawat cover letter na ginagawa ko, mas nagiging confident ako.

Kaya kung nag-aapply ka rin, tandaan—hindi lang skills ang laban dito, kundi strategy at consistency. Laban lang tayo, darating din yung client na para sa atin. ✨💻

My discovery call experience as newbie VA... Hindi ako magaling mag ENGLISH. And gurlll, I made a lot of mistakes. Minsa...
23/08/2025

My discovery call experience as newbie VA...

Hindi ako magaling mag ENGLISH. And gurlll, I made a lot of mistakes.

Minsan sobrang kaba ko na I kept talking about myself, my skills, my background, lahat ng kaya kong gawin.

Pero I forgot the most important thing…

THE CLIENT. I forgot to listen, to make them feel that I care about their problems, not just about closing the deal.

Through the years, I’ve realized that winning a client isn’t about being the smartest in the room or having the fanciest portfolio.

It’s about connection, trust, and showing them that you’re the right person to walk with them in their business journey.

So I’ve compiled this VAngels method that I’ve learned throughout my years of working with clients and doing discovery calls.

— V is for Value their pain points… 🫶🏼

Always listen with your heart. Hindi lang yung nakikinig ka para makasagot, but really listening to understand what they’re struggling with.

Kasi once a client feels na you get them, that’s the start of building trust.

And trust is the main reason kung bakit ka nila ih-hire over anyone else.

— A is Always give suggestions… 🫶🏼

Don’t just sit there saying “yes” to everything.

Give ideas, kasi that shows na alam mo yung ginagawa mo. Plus, minsan dun pa nag-o-open up yung client ng extra tasks na pwede niyang i-outsource sayo.

Imagine, dumating ka lang for one service, pero dahil nag-suggest ka, naging dalawa or tatlo pa yung tasks na binigay sayo. Hence, more chances of being hired.

— N is the Needs-based packages… 🫶🏼

Wag generic packages, mimaa, yung mga clients gusto nila maramdaman na nakikinig ka talaga, so align your offers to what they need.

Kapag ginawa mo yun, they’ll feel seen and understood.

And once they feel that, mas madali silang magtiwala sayo.

— G is for Give reliability… 🫶🏼

Let them know how they can reach you, email, Slack, WhatsApp, or Zoom.

Clients don’t just hire skills, they hire peace of mind.

Gusto nila ng VA na pwede nilang lapitan anytime, kasi yun yung nagpapakita na you’re dependable.

—E is End with excitement. ALWAYS! 🫶🏼

Never close a call flat. Lagi mong iparamdam na excited ka to work with them.

A simple line like, “I’m really looking forward to helping you bring this project to life” can already leave a lasting impression.

Clients love that energy. SWEARRR!

— L is for Lead with confidence 🫶🏼

When you present your packages or pricing, do it with confidence.

Wag kang mag-sorry kung feeling mo mahal. Stand firm in your value, kasi if you believe in your worth, the client will too.

— S is for Secure the follow-up… 🫶🏼

And lastly, don’t ever end a call without a next step.

Send that follow-up email, proposal, or a recap of deliverables. It makes you look professional and shows na seryoso ka sa work.

Plus, this is where most VAs miss out, akala nila tapos na ang laban after the call.

Pero actually, follow-up is where you win the client.

All these tips came from the mistakes I once made and the lessons I learned the hard way.

And that’s why I want to share it with you. 😭

Para hindi niyo na ulitin yung mali ko, and instead, you’ll go into every discovery call with confidence, clarity, and heart.

— Angel Of YBVA 😘🤍

I got you Ms. Angel 🫶

Working from home with a baby isn’t always picture-perfect (especially with my little one being extra naughty sometimes ...
22/08/2025

Working from home with a baby isn’t always picture-perfect (especially with my little one being extra naughty sometimes 😂), but it’s truly one of the biggest blessings. 💕

I get to work while hearing baby giggles, sneak in cuddles between tasks, and witness every milestone without missing a thing. ✨

It’s just part-time for now, but when my baby grows, I know I’ll be ready to go full-time. For now, I’m enjoying this season, messy hair, baby cuddles, and the courage to balance it all. 🍼💻

Grateful for this journey. 🌸

Keep learning… until the ‘L’ is silent,  and suddenly, you’re earning. 🫶 💵As a work-from-home mom, I don’t have it all f...
20/06/2025

Keep learning… until the ‘L’ is silent, and suddenly, you’re earning. 🫶 💵
As a work-from-home mom, I don’t have it all figured out , but I show up, I study, I take notes, I fail, I try again. Because every new skill is a seed for the future I’m building for my kids.

No shame in starting small. No shame in Googling everything. Just growth, grit, and love driving it all.

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