Kathy Goughenour – 67
founder of Virtual Expert® Training
About me
Kathy Goughenour is the founder of Virtual Expert® Training, where she teaches professional women to build profitable, work-from-anywhere freelance and virtual assistant businesses.
Working with Kathy, you create the freedom, flexibility, and financial security you desire and deserve. Kathy shows you how to create success on your own terms, earn as much as you want, working part-time or full-time. Kathy can be found sporting a tiara most of the time as she rules her kingdom from her dream home — a tiny house in the middle of a forest. Kathy and her virtual expert training program have been featured in Forbes, Huff Post, and Good Housekeeping. Visit Virtual Expert Training to learn more.
What changed for you after age 50?
I realized I was unemployable due to age discrimination, and committed 100% to building my own businesses.
What would you tell the 20 or 30-year-old YOU?
Take more risks faster. Believe in yourself. Love your body. Seriously do not care at all what others think of you. Stop wasting time on guilt, shame and worry.
What do you think you’ll tell yourself in retrospect at the end of your life?
Glad I quit that j.o.b. and started my own business! Glad I laughed a lot and helped others get the most from their lives.
What impact do you think increased visibility can have on your business?
Increased visibility helps a business get more leads and build more know, like, and trust.
Who or what inspires you and why?
Oprah has always been my north star. I watched her show every day, and learned valuable life lessons from her. To have all the challenges she had growing up, and still become the billionaire who helps women world wide, is incredibly impressive.
