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In the next episode of The EA Campus Podcast, we have a fantastic interview with Tara Sims, Senior Manager of Administrative Services Office Management at Comcast.

Tara is a dynamic, strategic problem solver and executive partner with 15+ years of experience supporting C-suite leaders and other senior-level professionals within Fortune 500 companies. 

In the interview, we discussed Tara's career, how she manages a team of Assistants, how she built her personal brand and can focus on the many tasks her role encompasses. 

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Welcome to The EA Campus Podcast Ep18: Working for a Global Brand. In this episode, host Nicky Christmas speaks with Hayley Herriotts, an Executive Assistant at L’Oréal, about her 14-year career supporting leaders across one of the world’s biggest beauty companies.

Hayley takes us behind the scenes of working for a household-name brand, from product launches and luxury events to supporting senior executives and balancing a busy family life. In The EA Campus Podcast Ep18: Working for a Global Brand, you’ll hear how she moved from beauty therapist to events coordinator to high-performing Executive Assistant at L’Oréal.

Listeners will gain practical insights on:

• How to balance working for multiple brands under one executive
• Tips for managing events, conferences, and high-profile product launches
• Building a strong assistant network inside a large organization
• Finding balance as a working parent while excelling in a demanding role
• Challenging stereotypes about the assistant role and stepping into leadership circles

Whether you’re curious about what it’s like to work in a global brand or seeking inspiration for your own EA journey, The EA Campus Podcast Ep18: Working for a Global Brand offers advice, encouragement, and strategies you can put into practice.

Don’t miss this inspiring conversation — tune into The EA Campus Podcast Ep18: Working for a Global Brand today and discover how to thrive in a fast-paced, global organization.

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Welcome to The EA Campus Podcast Ep17: From Assistant to Business Manager. In this episode, host Nicky Christmas is joined by Aisha Everett-Khalif, who shares her incredible career journey from Executive Assistant to Business Manager (Chief of Staff).

With over 20 years of experience across multiple industries, Aisha discusses how she combined her skills as an assistant, a business owner, and a leader to step into a senior role that drives culture, communication, and inclusion across her organization.

In The EA Campus Podcast Ep17: From Assistant to Business Manager, you’ll discover:

• How to transition from Executive Assistant to Business Manager/Chief of Staff
• The importance of collaboration between assistants and senior leaders
• Ways to bring diversity, equity, and inclusion into the workplace
• The “tricky dance” of learning how to work alongside another assistant
• How to balance personal life and career while staying intentional with your time

Whether you’re exploring career progression or simply curious about the Chief of Staff path, The EA Campus Podcast Ep17: From Assistant to Business Manager is packed with insights, strategies, and honest reflections.

Tune in now to hear Aisha’s inspiring story and learn how you can chart your own path in executive support. Don’t miss The EA Campus Podcast Ep17: From Assistant to Business Manager — a must-listen for ambitious assistants ready to level up.

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What does it really take to thrive as a high-performing Executive Assistant?
 In this inspiring episode of The EA Campus Podcast, Nicky Christmas sits down with Becca Stifel, Senior Executive Administrator at Renewable Water Resources.

Becca shares her untraditional 20-year career path from banking to executive support, the bold move that helped her rewrite her own job description, and the leadership lessons she’s learned along the way.

Listeners will hear practical strategies on:

• Staying calm under pressure (and why it’s a critical EA skill)
• Transitioning from tactical to strategic executive support
• Building relationships and networking with confidence
• The importance of rewriting outdated job descriptions to reflect real responsibilities
• How to ask for what you need in your role—and why it can transform your career

Becca’s story is a masterclass in resilience, growth, and owning your seat at the table. Whether you’re new to the profession or ready to step up, this episode will leave you motivated to shape your own EA journey.

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In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, we interview Hilary Fung, EA at Slack. Hilary is a knowledgeable, meticulous Assistant who understands how to create impact in the Assistant role. Hilary talked about her experiences working at Slack and shared some great tips for using Slack effectively. We discussed working for multiple Executives, building relationships and being thoughtful about the Assistant career. 

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On this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, we have Fiona Hurst, Executive Assistant to the Chief Legal Officer at SThree. Before her current role, Fiona worked at Airbnb in their Paris office. It was indeed a rollercoaster ride, and we spent a lot of time talking about her experiences working at a unicorn start-up right at the beginning of its rise.

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On this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, we are excited to welcome our guest Ethan Bull, Founder of ProAssisting and co-founder of The 29-Hour Workday.

Ethan started his career as an Assistant in the entertainment industry before supporting senior-level Executives in the fast-paced world of advertising. Ethan and his family moved out of New York City, and with his wife, they formed ProAssisting, a high-level remote Assistant business. Ethan shared his thoughts on what it takes to work as a top performing Assistant, why it is crucial to develop a high-touch hospitality mindset, what it was like working in the entertainment industry and how Assistants can set expectations with demanding Executives. We covered a wide range of topics, so I hope you enjoy this episode of the EA Campus Podcast.

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Our next episode is with Puichi Hau, EA at Our Future Health. Puichi is a highly competent, resourceful and discrete solution provider often relied on to fix things. She is always the 'go-to' person for colleagues, friends, and family. Puichi takes us through her career, which has covered many industries and sectors. She shares her thoughts on falling out of love with the role, finding her ideal job, mentoring and managing other Assistants and career paths for the industry. 

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In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, we are thrilled to be joined by Roxanne Smith, PA, at DeepMind. Roxanne is a thoughtful and determined Assistant who brings such a depth of knowledge to any conversation about the Assistant role. Roxanne is ten years into her Assistant career and is building an impressive range of skills that make her stand out in our industry. In this episode, we talk about her return to work after starting a family, how she works within a team of Assistants, managing the challenges that come with the role and what she hopes to see in the future for the Assistant industry.

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On this episode, we are joined by Fiona Shea, EA to the Group Chief Executive at Legal and General. Fiona has over twenty years of experience working with senior board-level Executives. Her knowledge shines through in this interview. We discuss the partnership with her current Executive and her techniques for remembering every request. Fiona shares her experience working at Enron in its last days and moving between industries as an Assistant.

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