Helping creative small business owners build a simple, flexible and sustainable business that supports their life, not the other way around.
Working with creative small business owners since 2021. Proudly based in North Yorkshire, UK.
Self-led courses & resources to simplify your process, and build a business that’s baggy enough to live in.
Welcome! It’s lovely to meet you.
I’m Sophie, a Virtual Assistant & guide for creative small business owners who are ready to embrace a simpler, more manageable way of running their businesses.
Being a creative is just one part of who you are, I know firsthand how challenging it can be to juggle building a business and keeping on top of personal and family life. There’s no magic wand that we can use to duplicate ourselves (trust me, I’ve searched!), but there are ways to simplify and create a flexible rhythm that works.
I can say that from experience because that’s exactly what I’ve done. My youngest child has learning disabilities and complex health needs, so I can’t run a typical 9-5 business that requires me to constantly create new content or have long-term clients that need me to be available consistently.
After years of client work, I shifted the way I work to focus on helping other creatives to build a business that works for them - a simple, flexible, but sustainable business that’s baggy enough to live in.
Services, resources, community & membership.
I thought I had it all figured out, both personally and in my business, until life threw me a (very cute, 6 lbs) curveball.
I had to rebuild my business in a way that worked around my family, my neurodivergence, and my mental health. Now, I help other creatives do the same—because life happens, and you deserve a business that supports you, not drains you.
I’ve created resources, services, a community and a membership to help you build a business that fits your life—not the other way around.
Self-paced resources to help you simplify your processes, create flexible systems and build a sustainable business.
Free Community & Paid Membership
A safe space for creative (often neurodivergent) mothers to get support from people who get it, away from the noise of social media.
And all the insights and strategies on how I run my real-life simple, flexible and sustainable business.
I offer a range of services from complete Substack setup, to content planning and organising your digital space. Limited depending on my availability.
Fancy a freebie?
Understanding & reducing the overwhelm in your creative small business
Why not map out the steps you need to create your dream business?
Check out my free guide:
Lovely words from previous clients
“Working with Sophie is a creative business owners dream. She’s organised, creative, understands tech and social media and she’s brim full of ideas! Highly recommend Sophie’s work, classes and courses.”
“I’ve really loved working with you. Your content is always high quality and your perspective on things has really helped us to move forward with things - especially with the website, that’s looking so much better now.”
Let’s talk about how we can simplify your business, and make it more flexible and sustainable.
I’m so happy you’re considering working with me in your creative small business. My availability for my services is very limited, so please get in touch as soon as possible
sophie@sophieinglebyva.com
Monday - Wednesday, 10:00 - 15:00
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A community of neurodivergent creative business owners & mothers