Entrepreneurial Success Story of Gazelle Simmons, a Virtual Assistant
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For the last ten years I’ve been a Virtual Assistant, after spending ten years working as an Office, Administrative and Executive Assistant for various companies and organizations. I work with small business owners who have more work than they can do but nowhere to put an employee along with no equipment, no desire to do more paperwork and a strong desire to work with an experienced assistant.
When I’m not typing away, creating wonderful specimens to aid my clients, answering my phone and keeping my household running smoothly, I’m off helping with my church and managing my own business, Admin Services. Throw in surviving Hurricane Katrina, re-establishing my business and getting a divorce one behind the other and I’m lucky to be somewhat sane. Thank you Jesus for keeping me through it all! Thank God for school so my two teenage daughters (18 & 17) can go somewhere and leave me alone while I work. LOL! Can you tell I really do love my kids? They are truly my beloved ones.
After becoming an author of the e-book, What is a VA and How You Can Become One? I have also premiered a brand new book, 15 years in the making, entitled, That Which Does Not Kill Us Makes Us Stronger (TWDNK) is filled with triumph and tragedy with the heroine of this saga overcoming abuse, depression, adultery, single motherhood and Hurricane Katrina as she keeps the faith with her true warrior’s heart. Come see how one woman survived it all to continue to rejoice on the other side. TWDNK will make you weep, laugh, shout for joy and remember why life is so precious.
As if all that wasn’t enough to do, I started the Newnan Networkers last year and just turned hosting of it over to another wonderful business owner. Meanwhile, I’m serving as hostess for the Atlanta Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce monthly power luncheons in the South Metro Counties. So I’m meeting a whole new group of people and continuing to grow my business.
Then I found a great way to remove the harsh and toxic chemicals from my home that is fabulous. I love telling people all about my experience with these products while working with a company that has been in business for the last 24 years and made over $889 million dollars in 2008.
In my spare time I read my Bible, exercise my body, surf the Net and sleep when I can. I’ve got a wonderful sense of humor, tons of humility and excessive modesty. Oh well, at least I have a sense of humor. LOL! Ok, enough about me, back to the real world! Take care and God bless.
To learn more about Gazelle, follow her on Twitter: @gazellems
What a wonderful and inspirational story! Thanks Gazelle for sharing your story of adversity and entrepreneurial success!
8 Responses to “Entrepreneurial Success Story of Gazelle Simmons, a Virtual Assistant”
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September 8th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
Gazelle – It’s really the God in you that allows you to do all that you do and still remain humble enough to be the wonderful person that you are. Thank you so much for the inspiration. Best Wishes and Much Success!
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September 8th, 2009 at 1:47 pm
Gazelle,
your sense of humor is your saving grace, along with your determination and strength. It’s an honor to get to know you. Congratulations on your fabulous write up!
Write On,
Diane Tegarden
September 8th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
Thank you Tershant and Diane! It’s such a blessing to know you both and I appreciate your kind words. Take care and God bless.
September 8th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
Thanks Tershant and Diane for your kind words. Take care and God bless.
September 8th, 2009 at 6:48 pm
Way to go Gazelle…you are so deserving of this and I know we will see you in the spotlight again!
Bea Kunz
September 9th, 2009 at 12:08 pm
Thanks Gazelle for ALWAYS being there for me and our team! Many more blessings to you and Congratulations!!
.-= Nicole Mickle´s last blog ..Central Florida Notary Agents L.L.C. =-.
September 9th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
Hi Gazelle,
Congratulations on having your success story published here. To God be the glory for the great things He has done in your life! I enjoyed reading this article and you did make me laugh.
Continued blessings to you my sister!
Sincerely,
Pastor Rebecca
September 9th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
You’re destined for big things. God has allowed you to endure against some special circumstances, but each of them were designed just for you and the reason I know this because you’ve come through with flying colors.
I look forward to witnessing more of your accomplishments and congratulations on this incredible opportunity.
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