Join hosts Phil Hawthorne and Rohan Karamandi as they explore the newest Home Assistant releases and the latest Home Automation news. Featuring guests who use or contribute to Home Assistant, the podcast aims to inspire new ways to make your home smarter.
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Your Home Assistant provides personal assistant services in the Sacramento County area in California. We assist individuals at all life stages, including seniors, growing families, busy professionals, and outpatients. Our goal is to enhance your quality of life by offering reliable and safe support tailored to your needs. Additionally, we understand the importance of veterans' well-being, and we're proud to support VA care by providing assistance and services to veterans as part of our commi ...
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Virtual Assistant Mama - Become a Virtual Assistant, Start a Side Hustle, and Work from Home with Your Kids
Arianna Vernier - Virtual Assistant Coach, Work at Home Mom Mentor
Are you a burnt-out working mom and ready to make a new career move outside of your 9-5? Are you ready to work at home and spend more time with your kids? Are you wondering if it's really possible to create a consistent, full-time income from home? Are you ready for financial freedom, and the ability to afford those family vacations you've always dreamed of? The Virtual Assistant Mama Podcast is hosted by Arianna Vernier, mama and former elementary teacher turned Virtual Assistant coach for ...
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MIND YOUR BUSINESS - Lead Generation | Work from Home | Virtual Assistant | Freelance | Business Systems | Marketing
Sabrina Knapp - Business Advisor | Marketing Strategist | Coach
Are you tired of feeling anxious about the lack of growth in your business? Are you sick of not knowing where to start in looking for your ideal client or even how to attract them? Do you wish that you could quit posting your every thought and moment to social media so that you are noticed? How do you create more time and get more productively done in your business? Should you hire a VA? In this podcast, you will find truth to who YOU really are as an entrepreneur. Welcome Home! I‘m glad you ...
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In this episode of the Virtual Assistant Mama podcast, I’m sharing 3 reasons why your Virtual Assistant business isn’t successful (yet). Sign up for the free Virtual Assistant Workshop - https://ariannavernier.com/free-workshop Grab my book, “Teacher Turned…” – https://teacherturnedvirtualassistant.com/book Join the Virtual Assistant Mama Academy– …
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From Slopes to Smart Homes: Using Home Assistant for Ski Conditions and Traffic Tracking w/ Nick Dawson
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In this episode of the Home Assistant Podcast, hosts Rohan Karamandi and Phil Hawthorne are joined by Nick Dawson, a ski instructor, mountain guide, and passionate home automation enthusiast. The conversation takes a deep dive into Nick's unique approach to home automation, particularly how he integrates smart technology into his life both on and o…
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In this episode of the Virtual Assistant Mama podcast, I’m sharing what it actually takes to become a Virtual Assistant. Sign up for the free Virtual Assistant Workshop - https://ariannavernier.com/free-workshop Grab my book, “Teacher Turned…” – https://teacherturnedvirtualassistant.com/book Join the Virtual Assistant Mama Academy– https://virtuala…
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326 // My Testimony - How God Has Worked Throughout My Life and Business
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In this episode of the Virtual Assistant Mama podcast, I’m sharing my faith journey throughout my life and business in the hopes that it will help someone listening. Sign up for the free Virtual Assistant Workshop - https://ariannavernier.com/free-workshop Grab my book, “Teacher Turned…” – https://teacherturnedvirtualassistant.com/book Join the Vir…
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HACS 2.0 and New Integration Features in Home Assistant 2024.9
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In this episode of the Home Assistant Podcast, hosts Phil Hawthorne and Rohan Karamandi, discuss the recent appointment of Paulus on the Z-Wave Alliance board, and dive into the improvements with HACS 2.0 and energy management discrepancies. The hosts also highlight innovative use cases for technologies like LoRa and the integration of Claude LLM i…
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In this episode of the Virtual Assistant Mama podcast, I’m sharing how you can start your Virtual Assistant business without investing a ton of money. Sign up for the free Virtual Assistant Workshop - https://ariannavernier.com/free-workshop Grab my book, “Teacher Turned…” – https://teacherturnedvirtualassistant.com/book Join the Virtual Assistant …
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In this episode of the Virtual Assistant Mama podcast, I’m sharing 3 ways you can stand out from everyone else when applying for Virtual Assistant jobs. Join the Waitlist for the Scaling Virtual Assistant Mastermind - https://ariannavernier.com/mastermind Sign up for the free Virtual Assistant Workshop - https://ariannavernier.com/free-workshop Gra…
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Integrating and Advancing Smart Home Technologies with Nir Lavi
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In this episode of the Home Assistant Podcast, hosts Rohan Karamandi and Phil Hawthorne have a fascinating discussion with Nir Lavi, an enthusiast and active contributor to the home automation community. The conversation delves deep into Nir’s journey with home automation, focusing on the practical aspects and challenges of integrating advanced sma…
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323 // 3 Strategies to Help You Save Time in Your Virtual Assistant Business
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In this episode of the Virtual Assistant Mama podcast, I’m sharing 3 strategies to help you save time in your Virtual Assistant business. Join the Waitlist for the Scaling Virtual Assistant Mastermind - https://ariannavernier.com/mastermind Sign up for the free Virtual Assistant Workshop - https://ariannavernier.com/free-workshop Grab my book, “Tea…
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322 // Are You Self-Sabotaging in Your Virtual Assistant Business?
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In this episode of the Virtual Assistant Mama podcast, I’m sharing 4 questions you can ask yourself to see if you’re self-sabotaging in your Virtual Assistant business. Join the Waitlist for the Scaling Virtual Assistant Mastermind - https://ariannavernier.com/mastermind Sign up for the free Virtual Assistant Workshop - https://ariannavernier.com/f…
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Local LLM Integration and UI Updates in 2024.8
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In this episode of the Home Assistant Podcast, hosts Phil Hawthorne and Rohan Karamandi provide the latest updates and features of Home Assistant version 2024.8 and more! They discuss various topics, including the discontinuation of Telstra TV and Nike's self-lacing shoes, environmental concerns related to e-waste, and notable updates in the Home A…
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321 // Burnt Out in Your Virtual Assistant Business? 5 Hacks to Try
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In this episode of the Virtual Assistant Mama podcast, I’m sharing 5 hacks you can use to help you if you’re feeling burnt-out in your Virtual Assistant business. Join the Waitlist for the Scaling Virtual Assistant Mastermind - https://ariannavernier.com/mastermind Sign up for the free Virtual Assistant Workshop - https://ariannavernier.com/free-wo…
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In this episode of the Virtual Assistant Mama podcast, I’m sharing whether or not working as a Virtual Assistant is sustainable as a long term career. Sign up for the free Virtual Assistant Workshop - https://ariannavernier.com/free-workshop Grab my book, “Teacher Turned…” – https://teacherturnedvirtualassistant.com/book Join the Virtual Assistant …
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In this episode of the Virtual Assistant Mama podcast, I’m sharing 4 simple questions to ask yourself if you want to quit your 9-5. Sign up for the free Virtual Assistant Workshop - https://ariannavernier.com/free-workshop Grab my book, “Teacher Turned…” – https://teacherturnedvirtualassistant.com/book Join the Virtual Assistant Mama Academy– https…
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Customize Your Home with Advanced Automation with Jason Shearer
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In this episode of the Home Assistant Podcast, Rohan Karamandi and Phil Hawthorne have an engaging conversation with Jason Shearer, a long-time listener and an engineering leader in the technology industry. Jason shares his fascinating journey from experimenting with home automation in his first condo to integrating advanced technologies into his c…
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318 // My Top 4 Favorite Ways to Find New Virtual Assistant Clients (Plus 2 I Don’t Recommend)
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In this episode of the Virtual Assistant Mama podcast, I’m sharing my top 4 favorite ways to find new Virtual Assistant clients, plus 2 I don’t recommend. Sign up for the free Virtual Assistant Workshop - https://ariannavernier.com/free-workshop Grab my book, “Teacher Turned…” – https://teacherturnedvirtualassistant.com/book Join the Virtual Assist…
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317 // 5 Things I’ve Learned in 5 Years as a Virtual Assistant
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In this episode of the Virtual Assistant Mama podcast, I’m sharing 5 things I’ve learned in 5 years as a Virtual Assistant. Sign up for the free Virtual Assistant Workshop - https://ariannavernier.com/free-workshop Grab my book, “Teacher Turned…” – https://teacherturnedvirtualassistant.com/book Join the Virtual Assistant Mama Academy– https://virtu…
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Taking control of Blueprints, Voice gets smarter in 2024.7
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2024.7, Year of the voice chapter 7, and an amazing ESPHome update are just some of the goodies released Rohan and Phil break down. Chapters 00:44 ESPHome Update Entities 05:16 Year of the voice chapter 7 18:49 2204.7 20:11 Home Assistant Roadmap 29:05 20247 Continued For complete show notes and more information about the topics discussed in this e…
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In this episode of the Virtual Assistant Mama podcast, I’m sharing 3 ways to have a stable income as a Virtual Assistant. Sign up for the free Virtual Assistant Workshop - https://ariannavernier.com/free-workshop Grab my book, “Teacher Turned…” – https://teacherturnedvirtualassistant.com/book Join the Virtual Assistant Mama Academy– https://virtual…
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In this episode of the Virtual Assistant Mama podcast, I’m sharing 3 hacks to help you land more Virtual Assistant clients. Sign up for the free Virtual Assistant Workshop - https://ariannavernier.com/free-workshop Grab my book, “Teacher Turned…” – https://teacherturnedvirtualassistant.com/book Join the Virtual Assistant Mama Academy– https://virtu…
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314 // Are You Stuck in Your Comfort Zone or Trying to Leave It?
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In this episode of the Virtual Assistant Mama podcast, I’m helping you break out of your comfort zone and take that next step of faith towards whatever dream has been placed on your heart! Sign up for the free Virtual Assistant Workshop - https://ariannavernier.com/free-workshop Grab my book, “Teacher Turned…” – https://teacherturnedvirtualassistan…
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Florian’s 100+ device ZigBee Network
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Florian from The Netherlands joins Rohan and Phil to break down his smart home journey, and some of the decisions made when designing his families smart home. Chapters 00:56 Getting started with Home Assistant 12:23 Design Considerations for a smart home 17:00 Protocols in the smart home 19:17 100 Devices on Zigbee 27:40 Home Assistant Hardware 29:…
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313 // 4 Tips for Working Your Virtual Assistant Business as a Side Hustle
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In this episode of the Virtual Assistant Mama podcast, I’m sharing 4 tips to help you grow your Virtual Assistant business while still working your 9-5. Sign up for the free Virtual Assistant Workshop - https://ariannavernier.com/free-workshop Grab my book, “Teacher Turned…” – https://teacherturnedvirtualassistant.com/book Join the Virtual Assistan…
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312 // Wondering What God’s Purpose is For You Outside of Your 9-5? 8 Bible Verses for Discovering God’s Purpose in Your Life
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Have you been thinking about quitting your 9-5 but you’re wondering what God’s purpose is for you outside of your current job? In this episode of the Virtual Assistant Mama podcast, I’m sharing 10 bible verses to help you figure out your God-given purpose so you can quit your 9-5 for good and live the life you’re feeling called to. Sign up for the …
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In this episode of the Virtual Assistant Mama podcast, I’m sharing 2 ways to recognize when it’s time to raise your prices in your Virtual Assistant business. Sign up for the free Virtual Assistant Workshop - https://ariannavernier.com/free-workshop Grab my book, “Teacher Turned…” – https://teacherturnedvirtualassistant.com/book Join the Virtual As…
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In this episode of the Virtual Assistant Mama podcast, I’m sharing 4 reasons you’re not making a consistent income in your Virtual Assistant business, and how to fix it. Sign up for the free Virtual Assistant Workshop - https://ariannavernier.com/free-workshop Grab my book, “Teacher Turned…” – https://teacherturnedvirtualassistant.com/book Join the…
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In this episode of the Virtual Assistant Mama podcast, I’m sharing the 3 part formula you can use to become a successful Virtual Assistant. Sign up for the free Virtual Assistant Workshop - https://ariannavernier.com/free-workshop Grab my book, “Teacher Turned…” – https://teacherturnedvirtualassistant.com/book Join the Virtual Assistant Mama Academ…
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Letting AI take control of our home with 2024.6
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From digital photo frames, irrigation and (almost) his children, Daniel has automated a lot with Home Assistant and ESPHome Chapters 01:04 LLM AI Support for Home Assistant 09:52 Assust Room Awareness 10:58 Section Layout Control 13:28 Blueprint Collapsible Sections 14:23 Grouping Actions 17:04 Matter Matters 18:24 Disabling Expired Login Tokens in…
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308 // Not Sure You Have What it Takes to Quit Your 9-5 and Become a Virtual Assistant? 6 Bible Verses to Help You Believe in Yourself
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Believing that you can do something new that you’ve never done before is incredibly challenging. This is especially true if you want to quit your 9-5 to start working from home as a Virtual Assistant. However, God didn’t place this dream on your heart for no reason – we just have to believe and trust in His ability to make that dream a reality. Tha…
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In this episode of the Virtual Assistant Mama podcast, I’m answering the question, “Is it possible to replace a 6-figure salary as a Virtual Assistant? Sign up for the free Virtual Assistant Workshop - https://ariannavernier.com/free-workshop Grab my book, “Teacher Turned…” – https://teacherturnedvirtualassistant.com/book Join the Virtual Assistant…
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In this episode of the Virtual Assistant Mama podcast, I’m sharing 3 practical tips to help you reach your financial goals as a work-at-home mom. Sign up for the free Virtual Assistant Workshop - https://ariannavernier.com/free-workshop Grab my book, “Teacher Turned…” – https://teacherturnedvirtualassistant.com/book Join the Virtual Assistant Mama …
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In this episode of the Virtual Assistant Mama podcast, I’m sharing how you can up-level your skills as a Virtual Assistant. Sign up for the free Virtual Assistant Workshop - https://ariannavernier.com/free-workshop Grab my book, “Teacher Turned…” – https://teacherturnedvirtualassistant.com/book Join the Virtual Assistant Mama Academy– https://virtu…
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Exploring Daniel’s Home Assistant powered smart home
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From digital photo frames, irrigation and (almost) his children, Daniel has automated a lot with Home Assistant and ESPHome Chapters 01:03 Getting started with Home Automation 02:51 Building a smart home 09:36 Partner Acceptance Rules for a Smart House 12:15 Smart Home Module Life Cycles 16:27 ESPHome 22:08 Water and Energy Monitoring 30:45 Irrigat…
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