Hi, I am Coralis Nieves, founder of Cora Bravo Virtual Assistant your Bilingual Virtual Assistant. After a full first day focused on identity, leadership, and confidence, I walked into Day Two of VA Fest with a different perspective. Instead of asking, "Who do I want to become?" I found myself asking, "How do I continue building the business that supports that version of me?" The second day of this virtual assistant conference shifted from mindset into strategy. We explored t

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Today, I turn 30. For some people, that number brings anxiety. For me, it brings gratitude. Not because I have everything figured out... the truth is I don't. But when I look back at the last few years, I can see how much I've grown, how much I've learned, and how many opportunities I've created simply by being willing to take the next step, even when I wasn't completely ready. A few years ago, I knew I wanted something different for my life. I wanted flexibility. I wanted th

This week reminded me that time management isn’t just about calendars, timers, or productivity hacks. Sometimes, it’s about learning how to respond when life completely reroutes your plans. On paper, this week was supposed to be a big one in the best way. One client launched. I’m in my second week onboarding and training with a new client. My business feels like it’s finally gaining momentum. And after a year of waiting, our condo was finally renovated after hurricane damage,

Not long ago, I wrote a blog called Learning to Ask for More: A Lesson in Worth, Fear, and Growing. It was one of those posts that came straight from my journal, the kind you write when you feel stuck, uncertain, and a little scared to say the quiet parts out loud. This blog held my fears around money, worth, and the income conversations I had been avoiding. It was where I finally let myself admit what I was afraid of: rejection, losing clients, changing dynamics, and outgro

A Reflection on Worth, Fear, and Growth When my January income came in, I paused. I had taken on new client hours and truly thought I would be closer to a higher number. But when I sat down and did the math, I realized something important. I had capped myself at twenty five dollars an hour across the board. That number no longer reflects where I am. I was not disappointed because I was not working hard. I was disappointed because I was working hard and the income did not matc

Not everything about running your own business feels empowering. There are moments where I question myself deeply, my decisions, my morals, and whether I’m truly doing the “right” thing". This was one of those moments. As a business owner, I’ve been unlearning a lot of conditioning from traditional 9–5 work. For years, I was undervalued and under-recognized in employee roles, so when I chose entrepreneurship, I promised myself something different: that I wouldn’t just work fo

My Vision board for 2026! There’s a part of me that has always preferred to keep my dreams close. Quiet. Protected. Written in journals that only I would ever read. Because I never knew who would judge me or curse me. And then there’s the version of me that is becoming, the one who understands that growth doesn’t happen in hiding or alone. This post feels vulnerable to share. It’s personal, honest, and deeply internal. But it’s also intentional. Because this year, I’ve learne

One thing I’ve learned about myself as I grow this business is that I function best when I plan ahead. That’s why my blogs are always scheduled well in advance, not because I’m “so organized,” but because life is unpredictable. I never know when things will get busy, emotional, or overwhelming. And even with the small audience I have right now, I want to show up for them consistently. Showing up is part of the journey. Showing up is part of the healing. And honestly? Showing

Between November 22nd and 23rd, something powerful happened in my world. The VALA community, Breanna Cain, and four incredible high profile virtual assistants traveled down to my area to participate in Freedom Queen Live: a weekend mastermind where 7- and 8-figure women from all over the world gather to expand, strategize, and step deeper into their identities as leaders. I wasn’t able to attend the entire weekend, but I did join on Sunday… and honestly? That one day changed

As per my last post, my mom went into surgery on Nov. 13. What was supposed to be a simple 3-day recovery turned into 12 days in the hospital, and I stayed for eight consecutive days. I raw-dogged that hospital couch, barely sleeping, and stayed glued to my mama’s side. Nurses coming in every other hour. My mom vomiting, in pain, her heart rate spiking, and watching them shove a nasogastric tube down her nose… it was honestly traumatizing. Watching someone you love suffer is

Nov. 13 was one of those surreal days where life layers two completely different moments together. While I waited at the hospital for my mom’s surgery, instead of getting swallowed by my fear, I decided to attend The V’s… the Oscar Awards of the Virtual Assistant Industry… just to distract myself in the meantime. HOWEVER, it didn’t turn out to be a distraction. It was a MOVEMENT for me. Even though it was virtual, the energy was INCREDIBLE. Breanna Cain, the founder of Virtua

The end of October and the start of November have been all about wallowing in my own pity... and then taking action. It’s been messy, emotional, and ugly, but mostly it’s been LIBERATING. Sometimes you just have to let yourself feel the frustration fully. You have to cry about it. You have to spiral a little. You have to walk through the storm. You have to acknowledge it so all those emotions can turn into your fuel for liberation. Somewhere in that process, I stumbled upon a

Sometimes Growth Looks Like an Unopened Loom At the beginning of the month, I received my monthly stats email from Loom showing my October activity: views, interactions, and engagement. When I opened it, something immediately made me pause. Some of my videos had never been viewed. Not once... That stung!!!!! I spend time preparing those Looms. I research, record, and try to speak from the heart so potential clients can understand who I am and how I work. Seeing a video sit th

There’s a quiet space no one really talks about, the space between effort and results. It’s where you’re doing everything right, showing up, learning, giving your all... and still, nothing moves. This is me in that space, tired, hopeful, still showing up, even when it hurts.