Story of Ebi: From 8+ Years as a Nurse to Social Media Manager in the Medical Field
Story of Ebi: From 8+ Years as a Nurse to Social Media Manager in the Medical Field Esra Erika Social Media Specialist, Copywriter, Content Writer August 13, 2024 | Alumni Stories If you’ve left your 9-to-5 job to become a stay-at-home mom and feel the need to contribute to your family’s finances while being present for your child, you’re not alone. Many of our alumni have shared this concern and decided to give it a try. One of them is Ebi. She transitioned from being a nurse to a social media manager—sounds surprising, right? Let’s dive into the inspiring journey of Ebi, SGBVA Batch 18, who made this amazing shift. Table of Contents: Introducing Ni Kadek G. Pebriantari! You can call her Ebi! Ebi’s journey started with 8 fulfilling years as a nurse. When she was pregnant with her precious son, she made the decision to resign and follow her husband’s move from Bali to Bandung. After three years as a stay-at-home mom, she began thinking about her family’s future, including retirement savings, her son’s education, and family health expenses. “I want to help my husband financially, give my son a good education, and save for early retirement,” Ebi said. Beyond that, Ebi wanted to be a blessing to others while staying home to care for her son. “I wanted to make a positive impact, but I wasn’t sure where to start,” she shared. That’s why she started looking for ways to contribute to the household finances and began exploring remote jobs and relevant courses. A friend recommended the SGBVA course, suggesting it was a great fit for learning new skills for remote work. Ebi decided to give it a try, and it turned out to be the start of a new chapter for her. Now, as a social media manager working with two clients in the medical field, she’s thrilled to be helping others while staying at home with her child. Her Experience in SGB VA Before SGB VA, Ebi explored several courses, but none offered the depth and support she found with SGBVA. The program’s strong community and structured approach made a big difference. ‘I thrive in a structured environment, and SGBVA’s clear SOPs, deadlines, and penalties kept me on track. It was definitely worth the investment,’ she shared. After joining SGB VA, she realized she could do more than just nursing. The course equipped her with essential skills like social media and calendar management, giving her the confidence to start a new career. For the first time, she felt part of a truly supportive community where she wasn’t judged. ‘Here, everyone helps each other. This support really boosted my confidence,’ she said. Despite facing challenges with time management and balancing responsibilities, Ebi adapted quickly. Tasks that once took her 5 hours now take just 1-2 hours. With her husband’s invaluable support during busy times, she improved her time management and learned to handle her responsibilities more effectively. How did Ebi find her clients? How Ebi got her first client Surprisingly, Ebi landed her first client in the third week of the course. The doctor, an old friend, reached out after seeing her Instagram story about becoming a remote worker. “Can you help me manage my social media?” the doctor asked. “Yes, I’ll send you my rates. Do they work for you?” Ebi replied. “Yes, I don’t see any problem,” the doctor answered. “When are you available for a discovery call?” Ebi asked. And just like that, they started working together. The job involved boosting the doctor’s social media, which aligned well with Ebi’s background in medical subjects. After that, Ebi also secured another client by sending an elevator pitch via Instagram DM to five potential clients. One of them accepted. She has been working with these two clients ever since. Unpopular Opinion: Nurses can shine as Social Media Managers in the medical field “Nurses can greatly assist doctors with managing their social media because they understand medical terminology. As a social media manager, I can lighten the load for doctors by handling their social media with my medical knowledge. They only need to provide content ideas, and I’ll take care of the rest. Many doctors aspire to become influencers but don’t know where to start. With strong personal branding, they can enhance their visibility, build trust, and attract potential patients on Instagram. In this high-demand field, nurses who transition to social media management can make a significant impact,” Ebi said. Life changing moment of Ebi The biggest change in my life isn’t just about money but also about personal growth. I’ve started working on my own terms and have now found my true passion,” Ebi shared. Previously, she worked long hours, sometimes up to 18 a day. Now, she enjoys a flexible schedule—working just 2 hours a day or taking 4 days on followed by 3 days off. Most importantly, she can work while caring for her child at home. She once thought nursing was her only path, but now she’s exploring new areas. She’s learned graphic design, social media management, and copywriting, opening up exciting possibilities for her future. After landing clients, Ebi is happy that she can help others through the educational content she creates. She’s able to share insights on medical conditions, treatments, and health tips, providing valuable information and making a meaningful impact on those who read it. This is how she discovered her passion for social media management. From Ebi to stay-at-home moms who wants to work To all the moms out there, if you ever feel that inner voice telling you, “You need to work,” it’s okay to listen to it. Whether you’re thinking about becoming a Virtual Assistant or exploring another remote opportunity, learning high-demand skills won’t be in vain and can open many new doors you never imagined. Balancing remote work with motherhood has been incredibly fulfilling for me, and it could be just what you need too. Are you ready to start your remote career? Kickstart Your
Work from Home but Earn Dollars: Ardin’s Success Story in Getting 9 Clients
Work from Home but Earn Dollars: Ardin’s Success Story in Getting 9 Clients Oni Lestari Virtual Assistant, Copywriter, SEO Expert August 13, 2024 | Alumni Stories Do you want to work from home and set your own work hours? Or, do you want to switch careers so you can have more time with your family? Then you need to know the story of Ardin, a mother of two who decided to become a virtual assistant for business owners and leave her office job. Now she can work from home, set her own hours, and spend more time with her family. Through this article, Ardin will share her journey to becoming a virtual assistant and answer questions about: How to become a virtual assistant and get 9 foreign clients? How to manage time between work and family? How to face the challenges of being a remote worker? To find out the answers, let’s read it together! Table of Contents: Meet Ardin I am Ardin, alumni of SGB VA Batch 4, who graduated in August 2022. I used to work in an office. Like most people, I went to work at 8 am and came home at 5 pm. In 2022, I was pregnant with my second child and I did have a plan to stop working in the office. So, in the middle of my pregnancy, I prepared a business, so that even if I resigned later and became a stay-at-home mom, I would still have activities and income. But it turned out that the business went bankrupt. So, after giving birth, there was nothing else to do but to be with the children. And because I used to work before, I wanted to have activities when the children were sleeping, and I was confused, how can I work from home? Then I met an ad for SGB VA, which made me want to dive deeper into what a virtual assistant is. It turns out that virtual assistants are also businesses and can be flexible. Finally, I am now a virtual assistant. What is Ardin’s view on Virtual Assistant? At first, I thought virtual assistants were just ordinary freelancers, but it turns out there is a mindset that we need to form in order to be consistent as virtual assistants. That is, the mindset that we are business service providers, meaning that we are also business owners, which means that we must be proactive in looking for clients. So, when I was doing it, I felt “Wow, we are running a business, even though we work from home”. Virtual Assistants are very prospective because from year to year, business owners continue to grow. Many people want to become business owners, build businesses, build brands, and they need a team. Virtual Assistants are one of the options for business owners to have a team with efficient costs. They say that Virtual Assistants’ Income is Uncertain, is that True? For most people, virtual assistants are considered freelancers whose income is uncertain. But why is their income uncertain? Because we are business service providers. We are business owners, so when we approach potential clients, we are on the same level. We are partners, we are not their subordinates. That’s why virtual assistants can set their own hours. We can convey to the client, for example, “We are available 4 hours a day, and we respond quickly when contacted from this hour to that hour.” We have boundaries with clients. SGB VA equips me with the knowledge to thrive in a work-from-home environment. And because we set the time, we also set the income. About Niche and Service My niche is business owners and entrepreneurs. It’s still quite general actually. Many other friends are more focused, some focus on partnering with fashion businesses, or with FnB businesses, and there are also art businesses. For services, when I first became a virtual assistant, my services were admin and project management. Because I feel that I have to be a specialist if I want to be a virtual assistant. But when I went through it, I realized that it turns out that we can offer the service we like. And it turns out that with my journey as a virtual assistant, I have come to know what I like. So, my service now is virtual marketing assistant. Marketing is quite broad in scope. I’m still not that specific. Many people lean towards a specific service. Like content marketing, and social media marketing. And for me, it’s broad but the area is still marketing. How does Ardin approach potential clients? At SGB VA, we are taught to research potential clients’ businesses first. One example of research is to look at their website, Google reviews, and social media. This is how we can get insights. So, when I approach clients or even during discovery calls, I don’t just talk about “me” and my services, but I also provide value. I provide insights from my perspective as an outsider to their business. This can also show my abilities and what I can help with. I initially couldn’t imagine approaching clients through Instagram or LinkedIn. But eventually, I was able to get clients from there. To successfully approach potential clients, research is really important. And it does take time. But we must be sincere in wanting to help business owners grow their businesses. This is also what Tania teaches. For that, we need to find ways to improve their business. How does Ardin submit proposals to potential clients? For proposals, we can do some research about their business first. For example, I once approached a medical clinic. I looked at their Google reviews, and the reviews were good, up to 4.9/5 from 200 reviewers. However, it turned out that their Instagram and Facebook were not managed. Wow, that’s a shame. Their reviews and customers are that good, but their social media isn’t handled. Especially if it is managed, it will definitely be even better. So, we have to be smart in
