Our Guest

Sarah Banks and Zita Lewis

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Hosts

Shelley Fishel

Shelley Fishel

Jo Brianti

Jo Brianti

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Show Notes

This intriguing episode features Sarah Banks and Zita Lewis, the combined force behind the new joint venture, Hestia-Sage.  

Sarah and Zita both run their own successful businesses – Sarah is a tech VA and consultant and Zita is a traditional admin VA. However, their shared passion for spiritual wellness and all things ‘woohoo’, has led them to develop this new and exciting business idea. They took the plunge and created the partnership, that provides support to those looking to align their businesses with spiritual and holistic tools and methods such as moon cycles, crystal energy work, affirmations etc. 

Listen in to hear about the journey so far – the practicalities of setting up a partnership; the growing number of businesses showing awareness of spiritual and holistic productivity and wellness; and the opportunities presenting themselves within this super-niche business. 

Our Guest - Sarah Banks and Zita Lewis

Sarah started her own business back in 2014.  She wanted to achieve a better work/life balance. She started from the ground up and made many mistakes along the way.  She is now in the position to be able to help others to avoid the pitfalls of running an online business and can help to save them time by implementing new software and processes that will work for them on their business journey.

She is an accredited VA who loves to create WordPress websites, sales funnels and email subscriber lists. She also provides 1-2-1 training on popular software like Canva, MailChimp, WordPress and InfusionSoft. She likes to simplify the technology people use in their businesses to save them time.

Zita jas been working in administration for over 30 years and has been working for herself since 2011.  Her passion is helping to organise and manage people’s businesses, with a particular focus on traditional administrative tasks.  She wants to see others succeed, expand and unlock their true potential.  If you get the backroom processes and systems right from the start they can grow with you and support you and your business, no matter how big you want to go!  She enjoys helping others to implement change that allows them to live the life their desire.  So they can concentrate on doing the things that make them glow.

 

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