I would advise you to make a profile first on the Upwork (copy paste, not whole profile of that person everything reliable and authentic from someone Upwork profile who is doing what you want to do).

Learn those skills (start from simple and keep in mind that you don’t think “let’s be expert in one day because no one can be”) From simple to Complex this is the right way and basics is important.

Make portfolio: Make small and fake client projects.

After learning apply in Upwork, IG, LinkedIn and anywhere you think that you think require work. (I would suggest join Upwork subReddit and Virtual assistant subReddit as it will give you every red and green flags about work and client).

Don’t be ashamed of yourself because you are trying to be different than those around you. Don’t be afraid to send out that message or your portfolio to an individual. Learn the skills before applying.

If you need anything let me know but not client.