Less Hustle, More Flow: The Power of Delegating to Virtual Assistants with Amber L. Gray
The Girl With The Purple Hair Talks Business
Release Date: 07/15/2024
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The Girl With The Purple Hair Talks Business
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info_outlineIn today's episode, Amber L. Gray, Trusty Oak, shares discusses how obstacles and resistance can be gifts, why she quit the hustle culture, and how to start delegating. So let me ask you, how are you spending your time every week? What would you do with an additional 5+ hours in your week?
Amber L. Gray is the Founder & CEO of Trusty Oak, the only US-based freelance virtual assistant agency where leaders get 5+ hours per week back while learning to delegate effectively. Trusty Oak offers VAs vetted for you and a supportive onboarding process for a quick start, helping hundreds of leaders scale their businesses without hiring more employees. Amber’s digital course "Fire Yourself: Delegate Your Way to Freedom and Success" guides entrepreneurs seeking to achieve work-life balance while scaling their businesses.
Her dedication to operational excellence and a commitment to creating healthy team cultures have earned Amber numerous accolades, including the Austin Business Woman of the Year in 2021 and Trusty Oak's recognition as Freelancer Platform of the Year in 2021 and 2022. In her previous role as Vice President of Operations for a boutique PR and marketing firm, she helped lead the company’s growth to #15 on Austin Business Journal’s Fast50 List in 2014.
As a woman entrepreneur and a proud member of the LGBTQ community, Amber brings a diverse and relatable perspective to the business world, making her a powerful advocate for inclusivity and equal opportunity.
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