I’ve spent many years working as an executive assistant and watching The Devil Wears Prada again made me realize something:

The movie sells a very specific idea of ambition, growth, and proximity to power.But the reality is a lot more complex.In this episode, I break down:

-What the movie gets right about the assistant role

-Where it oversimplifies career progression

-Why being great at the job can actually make it harder to move beyond it

-And what “proximity to power” really looks like in real lifeIf you’ve ever worked in corporate, supported leadership, or questioned your career path, this one’s for you.

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