{"id":75,"date":"2023-10-23T13:37:54","date_gmt":"2023-10-23T13:37:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chelsearossva.com\/?page_id=75"},"modified":"2024-01-03T00:47:40","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T00:47:40","slug":"about-me","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.chelsearossva.com\/?page_id=75","title":{"rendered":"About Me"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"75\" class=\"elementor elementor-75\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b30677e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b30677e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;full&quot;}\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e72785 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4e72785\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;full&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d6ab07 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1d6ab07\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;content_width&quot;:&quot;full&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c054eed elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c054eed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.16.0 - 17-10-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Hey there, I'm Chelsea.<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd4cc5f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dd4cc5f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.16.0 - 17-10-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>A few years ago, I was living my dream career in the mortgage world. I had worked tirelessly to reach that point, and life couldn&#8217;t have been better.<\/p><p>However, life threw us a curveball. Just weeks before I found out we were expecting, the company I loved faced financial difficulties and had to lay off several employees, including me. It was a tough pill to swallow, especially when the future seemed so uncertain.<\/p><p>But here&#8217;s the twist \u2013 I decided to see this as an opportunity for a new beginning.\u00a0<span class=\"x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xhhsvwb xat24cr xgzva0m xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"xz74otr\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t28\/2\/16\/1f446_1f3fb.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc46\ud83c\udffb\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><\/span><\/p><p>I invested in the tools I needed and embarked on a journey into the world of virtual assistance. The timing was far from ideal, with late-night feedings and diaper changes becoming my new norm, but I was determined.<\/p><p>I researched, learned, and honed my skills during every precious naptime. And it paid off. I launched my own virtual assistant business, &#8220;Chelsea Ross Virtual Assistant.&#8221;<\/p><p>Today, I&#8217;m proud to say that Chelsea Ross Virtual Assistant is growing and thriving. I&#8217;ve had the privilege of working with incredible clients, assisting them with tasks ranging from Social Media Management to Market Research.<\/p><p>Balancing work and family life has its challenges, but I wouldn&#8217;t have it any other way. I&#8217;ve been there for every one of my daughter&#8217;s milestones, all while helping businesses succeed.<\/p><p>This journey has taught me that sometimes, life&#8217;s unexpected detours can lead to even more rewarding destinations. It&#8217;s a testament to the power of perseverance, adaptability, and the unwavering love of a mother.<\/p><p>I hope my story inspires others to turn setbacks into opportunities, to embrace change, and to pursue their passions relentlessly.<\/p><p>If you&#8217;re considering a leap of faith, know that it&#8217;s never too late to start something new. Thank you to this incredible community for welcoming us, your support and encouragement.<\/p><p>Let&#8217;s keep pushing forward and making our dreams a reality.<\/p><p>Yours truly,<\/p><p>C<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-64c98d62 elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"64c98d62\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-24ce409f elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"24ce409f\" data-element_type=\"column\" 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