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Octopus VA

Virtual Assistant | Helping Small Businesses Juggle It All With Ease. Admin Support, PA Services & Social Media Support.

Based in Cardiff, Wales – Supporting Clients Everywhere!

15/04/2026

After 3 years of being a VA, here are 3 things I’ve learnt…

1. Even though the industry is different, the support is usually the same.

I’ve worked with all sorts of amazing businesses - care companies, property consultants, creatives…

But when you strip it back,
it’s usually the same kind of support people need.

Keeping things organised.
Staying on top of emails.
Following things up.
Social media support

Different businesses… same pressure points.

2. The wrong opportunities lead you to the right ones.

I’ve had potential clients say no.
I’ve also turned work down myself.
At the time, it feels a bit uncomfortable…

But every time, it’s led me to better-fit clients
the ones where things just work.

3. Trying to be “professional” nearly made me blend in.

When I first started, my posts, my marketing, my whole approach…
just wasn’t me.

I was trying to come across as someone I wasn't.

But, I don't live a conventional life, I move all the time, travel and live in a motorhome, just because that is my lifestyle it doesn't mean I'm not a good VA.

So the moment I realised that and actually started showing up as myself
the right clients started finding me.

3 years in…

And I think the biggest thing I’ve learnt is this..
you don’t need to change who you are to build a business that works.

What do we think of the DIY fringe?

31/03/2026

I see this across all of my clients,
no matter the industry.

Because when things start growing
(which you should be extremely proud of, by the way)
everything shifts.

The things you used to have time for…

- linkedIn posts
- supplier calls
- prepping pitches
- social media
- invoicing
- market research
- staying on top of emails

Slowly start slipping.

Not because you don’t care about them…
but because your focus has to move.

You’ve now got clients and bigger projects to look after.

Staff to manage.

Money coming in that needs your attention.

So naturally, that becomes the priority.

But the problem is...
all those smaller things still matter.

They’re the bits that keep everything ticking over in the background.

And when they’re left too long,
you start to feel it.

Nothing major at first…
just a bit more pressure, a bit more chaos.

Then suddenly you’re spending your time catching up
instead of actually moving things forward.

And that’s when the frustration creeps in.

Want a chat about how we can support you? Drop me a message or book a call in my bio 🐙

28/03/2026

Our first 2 weeks in Morocco living full time in our motorhome!

We spent about a week up north, but quickly realised we were craving better weather.

But yes a stray encounter in the north definitely s**t me up a bit - but since then though, the strays we’ve come across have actually been pretty chilled (so far)… and I am loving all the cats 🐱 I just wish I could pet them!!

First stop south we headed to Rabat as a stopover and it was chaos.
Fair play to Cain driving us through the capital on the last night of Eid celebrations… we really do put ourselves in some mad situations 😂

The next day we reached just outside Marrakech and stayed in the most beautiful oasis with the most amazing host and food… but we were keen to get to Agadir so shot off early the next day.

And honestly… it didn’t disappoint, we definitely made the right move.

We’ve been heading up the coast to Tamraght — so nice here, and we’ll definitely get to Taghazout at some point.

But for now, we’re trying to be smart travelling with Rolo, and Agadir feels like the best all-round base for us.

Stay tuned because we are going to be in Morocco for a while 👀

19/03/2026

Why do we keep choosing this life?

If you know Cain and I, you’ll know this isn’t new.

Over the last 13 years, we’ve probably moved about 15 times.

We bought a house… and sold it within a year.

We’ve gone back and forth between Cardiff and Pembrokeshire more times than I can count.

We’ve always loved travelling.

We got a taste of van life back in 2018, 4 months around Europe and I think that’s where it all started.

Since then, we’ve had a couple more vans… weekends away, festivals, little trips always dipping in and out of it, but never quite committing.

Until now.

After selling the house, we decided to just go for it and do this full time.

And in the last year alone we’ve taken the van to:
North Wales, the Lake District, Scotland (including the NC500), Cornwall, Oxfordshire… and now France, Spain and Morocco — with more to come.

It’s not always easy. Trust me.

But there’s something about this way of living that just feels… right for us.

I think it’s just ingrained in who we are.

Could you live this way? 👀

van life | travel | motorhome life | france | spain | morocco | dog travel

02/03/2026

Hey, I’m Sammy - founder of Octopus VA 🐙

I’m originally from Pembrokeshire, South West Wales, and have spent most of my life living between there and Cardiff.

My background is working in mental health services and I have a degree in Psychology (my original plan was to train to become a Social Worker or Clinical Psychologist).

I love drum & bass music, festivals, good food, the beach and a glass of white wine.

Before starting Octopus VA, my husband and I ran a stove installation business in Pembrokeshire and we built it into a hugely successful company. I ran the showroom, managed the team, handled sales and customer service, built supplier relationships and acted as my husband’s PA.

Safe to say… I understand how a business really runs behind the scenes.

After years of growing that business, we sold our house in Pembrokeshire. We’ve always loved travel and never staying in one place too long so we packed everything up and moved into a motorhome full-time.

We now travel around the UK and Europe (and soon to be Morocco) running our business remotely.

I started Octopus VA because I know exactly how overwhelming growth can feel. As your business expands, so do the emails, the diary chaos, the admin, the small tasks that quietly eat your time.

That’s where I come in.

I offer flexible, tailored support without the commitment of a full-time hire, helping busy founders stay organised, focused and able to actually enjoy the business they’ve built.

You grow.

I handle the moving parts.

📩 Want to chat about how I can support you?

Drop me a message or book a call via the link in bio.

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08/12/2025

You launched your business for passion and freedom…

Not to drown in admin you now despise.

If you’re ready to step into 2026 with more time and clarity, I’ve got space to take on new clients before Christmas — so we can kickstart the new year together. 💜

Outsource it. Enjoy your business again. 💁‍♀️✨🧑‍🎄

28/11/2025

Sound familiar?

You keep glancing at the clock on your laptop thinking, “It’s the end of November already.....just a final push until Christmas, then I’ll start fresh in January.”

And maybe you’ve even said, “I’ll start looking at VAs in the New Year... there are a few I’ve been following, I’ll reach out then.”

But, TRUE FACTS… waiting might not actually make life easier.

What if, instead, you set aside just one hour next week for a discovery call?
Have a quick list of what you need help with, see if we both vibe, both align and if I can support you with the work you need help with.

Within a few days you could have everything set up....logins, inbox access, CRM sorted!!! and before you know it, you’re breathing easier, knowing your January self is already supported.

Then, come the New Year, while we are both laughing about how much you ate over Christmas (bet you won't beat me, lolllll) you’ll also be ready, organised, and energised to take on 2026 together.

Because in my opinion, the smartest way to “start fresh” in January... is to start preparing now.

What do you think?

24/11/2025

The Reality of Living Full-Time in a Motorhome as a Virtual Assistant

Is it really all it’s cracked up to be?

Here’s the truth… >>>

28/10/2025

My client used to spend hours sorting, deleting, and searching through emails every week. Frustrating, right? So I stepped in with a simple system that completely changed the game.

I clear out all the spam, unsubscribe from the noise, and quickly scan through communications. Then I prioritise what matters most, create folders and colour-coded labels, and even set up ones specifically for my client to handle versus ones I can respond to on their behalf.

The result? Their inbox is no longer a source of stress. Important emails don’t get lost, they know exactly what needs their attention, and everything else is organised and under control. Suddenly, checking emails became a quick, manageable part of their day, rather than a chore.

Sometimes it’s the smallest tweaks that make the biggest difference.

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07/10/2025

If you’d told me 10 years ago this would be my life... running my own business, travelling full-time and working from a motorhome....I’d have laughed.

It definitely wasn’t the plan.

But somehow, all the twists and turns (and questionable choices 😅) led me to exactly where I was meant to be.

Here’s a little look at how I got here 👉

11/09/2025

A very simple change that saved my client 10 hours a week!

Running a business means juggling a million things as we know! This can include meetings, staff issues, client work, and everything in between.

One of my clients was constantly trying to keep up with emails, LinkedIn, and social media while managing everything else, and it just wasn’t working.

So, they made one simple change: they handed it over to me.

By giving me access to their inbox, LinkedIn, and socials, they knew:

✅ Emails were checked first thing - urgent ones flagged, meetings rescheduled if needed

✅ Their socials stayed active, I posted at least three times a week so they didn’t have to

✅ Important messages didn’t get missed - I handled replies and kept things moving.

✅ They could actually focus on their business!!! This meant going to meetings less stressed, dealing with staff, and actually growing their business.

That’s it. Just a couple of hours a day of support, and suddenly, they had 10+ extra hours a week to focus on what actually mattered.

If you’re constantly playing catch-up with admin and socials, I can help.

Sometimes, a little support makes a massive difference.

If you’re a business owner or entrepreneur in need of administrative and personal assistant support, now’s the perfect time to get in touch.

We have around 10 hours a week available right now to help lighten your load.

Here’s how it works:

📩 Drop me a message to express interest

📞 We’ll have a quick call to discuss your needs and see if me and the team are a good fit

📝 If we decide to move forward, I’ll send over a simple agreement

💻 We get started, and you can focus on what you do best while we handle the rest!

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