The Virtually Amazing Assistants Podcast

The Virtually Amazing Assistants Podcast


Episode 16 with Anna Baily of PallyTalk

March 30, 2025
Show Notes





Explosive Growth: Anna Bailey’s PallyTalk Journey

In this episode of Virtually Amazing Assistants, Shelley Fishel talks with Anna Bailey, the founder of PallyTalk. They delve into Anna’s journey in creating PallyTalk, a networking platform for female assistants, which amassed over 1600 users in less than a year. Anna discusses her transition from being an executive assistant to a virtual assistant, and how her maternity leave sparked the idea for PallyTalk. The episode also covers the challenges of rapid growth, the importance of community among assistants, and the strategies Anna uses to keep PallyTalk free for its members.


00:00 Introduction to Virtually Amazing Assistants


00:28 Meet Anna Bailey: Founder of PallyTalk


00:55 The Birth and Growth of PallyTalk


02:52 Anna’s Journey from EA to Entrepreneur


07:03 Building a Community for Female Assistants


14:18 Challenges and Future Plans for PallyTalk


20:54 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs


24:06 Conclusion and Final Thoughts







Get in Touch with Shelley Fishel – The MS Office Maestro!

For over 25 years, Shelley Fishel has been empowering organizations of all sizes with her expert Microsoft Applications training. Whether you’re looking for self-paced online courses or tailored group programs, Shelley has the perfect solution to enhance your team’s productivity and skills.


Don’t miss the opportunity to elevate your organization’s efficiency. Book a call with Shelley today to discuss your training needs and discover how her expertise can benefit your assistants.


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