“Focus on the Fun Stuff”: MiPA Founder Emma Mills on Building a VA Business You Love

What if building a successful VA business didn’t mean sacrificing joy, wellbeing, or time? In this episode, Emma Mills shares how she scaled MiPA into one of the UK’s most respected Virtual PA companies, all while embracing fun, fitness, and freedom. This week, we’re joined by the inspirational Emma Mills, founder of MiPA, host of Focus on the Fun Stuff podcast, and long-time champion of making business life not just productive, but enjoyable. Emma walks us through her journey from corporate PA to multi-award-winning business owner, reflects on her choice to grow a bricks-and-mortar team, and shares how personal development, fitness, and content creation have helped with success. She opens up about the challenges of leadership, getting more comfortable with delegation, and why she believes in giving others “the gift of time.” Key Takeaways: 1️⃣ Emma makes time each month to read and learn, because she knows that growing her business starts with investing in herself. 2️⃣ From fitness routines to food habits, Emma shares how looking after her health has helped with her energy, focus and leadership. 3️⃣ Emma didn’t follow the remote-only route; she built a physical team with a strong internal culture, and that decision changed everything about how she scales. Take a leaf out of Emma’s book and prioritise what’s important to you. Whether it’s learning something new, hiring help, or carving out space for movement and rest, when you focus on the fun stuff, your business and life will be more aligned with you and what you’re passionate about. About Emma: Emma Mills is a multi-award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, founder, and host of the brand-new business and lifestyle podcast Focus on the Fun Stuff. Where to find Emma: Website: https://www.emmamills.co.uk/ Instagram:   / mi_pa_ltd   Facebook:   / mipaltd   LinkedIn:   / emmamipa   Podcast: https://www.emmamills.co.uk/the-podcast Resources 👇 👉 Get our Free mini course on Creating Solid Business Foundations: https://pages.visionaryvacircle.co.uk... 👉 Hiring Associates free guide: ⁠https://pages.visionaryvacircle.co.uk... 👉 Free Monthly Metrics Tracker download: https://pages.visionaryvacircle.co.uk... 👉 Find us at: ⁠https://visionaryvacircle.co.uk/