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On this episode, we’re joined by Mary Elaine Baker.
Mary Elaine (along with her husband Brett) co-founded VAUSA®, a virtual assistant staffing company that helps businesses grow by providing remote team members, while intentionally integrating Christian values into how they operate.
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Key Takeaways
- By viewing themselves as stewards rather than owners, they found peace. Mary Elaine noted that once she realized the business belonged to God, she no longer woke up in fear because she was no longer the one “in charge.”
- They hired a chaplain in 2021 to support their team. They fostered an environment where team members felt comfortable starting their own Bible studies. These actions led to a shift in company culture and even resulted in “salvations” within the company, which Mary Elaine describes as the ultimate “kingdom work.”
- A significant portion of VAUSA’s mission is providing “meaningful work” for military spouses and veterans (who make up 70–80% of their team). Because military families are often uprooted every few years, they face employment discrimination or difficulty maintaining a career. VAUSA intentionally built a remote model that provides flexibility and values the unique gifts of military spouses.
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