We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Galina Vander Meer. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Galina below.
Galina, thrilled to have you on the platform as I think our readers can really benefit from your insights and experiences. In particular, we’d love to hear about how you think about burnout, avoiding or overcoming burnout, etc.
I was always a very busy person in high school, college and while teaching. Constantly going from event to event. I felt incredibly burned out, which is one of the reasons that led me to step away from the classroom. When I started my own business I promised myself that I would actually create a work life balance. I do this each day by prioritizing myself in the morning, sometimes that looks like a slow morning enjoying my cup of coffee or reading and walking on the treadmill or taking the time to get ready for the day to enjoy my day at a coffee shop. Whatever it is, I make sure that it 1.Brings me joy and 2. Helps my body and brain be productive for the day.
Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?
I’m Galina, the founder of Galina + Co, and I am so excited to share our story with you, to give you a glimpse of what makes us stand out in the world of online business management. Galina + Co isn’t just a business; it’s the culmination of passion, expertise, and unwavering dedication. Our journey began when I stumbled upon an ad posted by Sara Wiles on Facebook. She offered the opportunity to become a virtual assistant, utilizing the skills I already had and starting my own business in just six weeks. That moment marked the beginning of a profound shift in my career.
I originally started my career in education, but in 2020, I made a cross-country move and decided to step away from the classroom. I found work as an insurance coordinator at a dental office, but I realized that I craved a better work/life balance and the freedom to work from anywhere. The rapid growth of e-commerce, the gig economy, and remote work inspired me to pivot my focus towards virtual assisting and now online business management. I saw the chance to bridge the gap between the digital world and business success.
At Galina + Co, we offer comprehensive online business management services tailored to the unique needs of each client. Our offerings include:
Online Business Manager Services: We help businesses strategically streamline operations, enhance team coordination, and implement growth-focused initiatives to drive efficiency and success within your business.
VIP Days: These are intensive 5-hour sessions where we work together to create systems that will help your business run smoothly.
Social Media Management: We design and execute social media strategies that boost engagement, enhance brand awareness, and foster customer loyalty.
Strategy Sessions: These dedicated ninety minute sessions help identify key objectives and outline actionable steps to achieve your goals effectively, facilitating informed decision-making and accelerated growth.
What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to our clients’ success. We believe in a personalized approach, taking the time to truly understand our clients’ businesses and goals. We’re not just service providers; we’re partners in their journey towards success.
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
The three qualities that I think were the most impactful in my journey were resilience, not listening to the naysayers, and truly believing in me and my goal of wanting to create a space to help other badass women entrepreneurs. Advice wise, I would say find a community because there will be plenty of people who don’t support you or understand what you do. Don’t dwell on them and reach for your community of people who understand what we do and have the same dreams and aspirations.
How can folks who want to work with you connect?
I would love to collaborate with others by hosting summits for entrepreneurs and sharing my journey and experience on podcasts. Please reach out via email at galina@galinaandco.com or on IG @galinaandco
Contact Info:
- Website: https://galinaandco.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/galinaandco/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/galinaandco
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/galina-and-co/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAHKWrS4TmGAyDjIIqOb7kg
- Other: Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@galinaandco?_t=8k6YZTei2iw&_r=1
Image Credits
Ashlie Campbell
