Presence First: The Foundation of How I Work and Why I’m Building This Business

Jhoanna Alvarez

Published on: 13/02/2026

A reflection on how Presence First shaped my journey as a Virtual Assistant and continues to guide me as I build a business dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and small teams move forward with clarity, structure, and sustainable support.

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Finding Flow in a Whole New Way

Jhoanna Alvarez

Published on: 24/07/2025

After 15 years in a traditional office job, losing my role pushed me into the unknown world of freelancing. What started as fear turned into a journey of rediscovery, purpose, and alignment, thanks to curiosity, resilience, and the Freakness Flow model. This blog shares the highs, lows, and what I’ve learned one year into freelancing.

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