Behind the Scenes, With So Much Gratitude

In my last blog, I mentioned my Virtual Assistant (VA) a lot, “My VA and I did this…” “My VA created that…” And it made me pause.

Because behind the scenes of Consider Yourself Credentialed is someone who rarely gets the spotlight, but truly deserves it. This week’s blog is dedicated to her.

Becca Keene is the reason you see beautifully formatted newsletters in your inbox each week. She’s the quiet magician who turns rough drafts into elegant blogs, Instagram posts, and workshop materials. She's the one who, somehow, always knows which font speaks “calm confidence” and which green evokes "retreat in the jungle".

But Becca is more than a virtual assistant. She’s my graphic designer. My tech troubleshooter. My copy editor. My web fixer. My go-to sounding board when Canva refuses to cooperate. She took my non-functioning website and lovingly began shaping it into something that finally reflects the heart of this work. We’re still polishing the edges, but already it feels like home.

She’s also the artist behind our printed materials: business cards, handouts, and the "Anticipatory Joy" calendar we’re currently crafting as a playful, meaningful way to bring small moments of delight into everyday life. Her hands are in nearly everything you see, yet she works quietly, with so much grace.

And what I appreciate most? She lets me focus on the heart of my work; coaching, healing, writing, teaching, while she holds the container.

This post is simply a thank-you. A real, deep, soul-level thank-you.

So today, I invite you to take a moment to notice the people behind the scenes in your own life. The ones who make the magic look effortless. They deserve the spotlight, too.

And if you’ve been curious about Panama, about how I run my retreats and what goes into building this space of rest and reconnection... it’s all made possible through collaboration like this.

To the quiet hands that hold big dreams... thank you, Becca.