The EA Campus Podcast

In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast , host Nicky Christmas dives into one of the most critical topics in the Executive Assistant profession—salary transparency. Assistants often struggle to access clear, unbiased salary data, but today’s guests have taken a groundbreaking step to change that. Joining Nicky are Yvette Pearson, founder of Admin Wrap , and Alicia Fairclough, founder of EA How To...

In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast , host Nicky Christmas explores how Executive Assistants can leverage AI to streamline their workflow, reduce administrative burdens, and focus on strategic, high-impact tasks. Key Takeaways: AI is not about replacing assistants—it’s a tool for efficiency, helping with email drafting, scheduling, meeting summaries, and report generation. Assistants can use...

Today’s episode is all about the 80/20 rule, also known as the Pareto Principle. What if 80% of your results come from just 20% of your effort? Sounds like a game-changer, right? In this episode, we’ll explore how Executive Assistants can apply this powerful principle to cut through distractions, prioritize high-impact tasks, and truly make a difference in their role. You’ll learn practical strate...

In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast, host Nicky Christmas dives into the tech landscape tailored specifically for Executive Assistants. Discover 15 tools and technologies that can help streamline your workflow, boost productivity, and make a meaningful impact in your role. From scheduling with When2Meet to creating impactful presentations with Beautiful.ai, we cover essential platforms for ma...

In this episode of The EA Campus Podcast , Nicky dives into the transformative power of mastering your daily routine as an Executive Assistant. With practical advice and actionable tips, you’ll discover how to navigate interruptions, prioritize tasks, and create systems that work for you—not against you. From building an effective morning routine to embracing micro-lists, leveraging technology wis...

In this episode, we’re tackling a topic that hits close to home: why traditional goal-setting methods often fail for Executive Assistants and how you can set goals that actually stick. If you’ve ever felt stuck, uninspired, or frustrated by unmet goals, this episode will give you fresh perspectives and practical solutions. Here’s what we’ll cover: Why focusing on just one “big why” for your goals...

In this EA Campus podcast episode, Nicky Christmas interviews Gabrielle Waxenberg, an experienced Executive Assistant who has recently transitioned to working as a fractional Assistant for multiple clients. Key points from the episode: From hospitality management to becoming an EA, she worked in various industries, such as legal, manufacturing, IT, banking, sustainability, and healthcare. Time man...

In this episode, Becky Kaapuni shares her winding career journey spanning publishing, wine business, investment banking, tech startups, Twitter, and now Salesforce, where she supports the CEO of AI. Some key pieces of advice and insights Becky offers: Be patient in building your career - you have to go through the stepping stones and start at the beginning, gaining experience over time. Know your...

In this episode, Chelsea Fox shares her 15-year journey as an assistant, from starting as an event manager in Spain to her current role as an EA supporting the CEO and leadership team at a data centre startup in London. Some key pieces of advice and insights Chelsea offers: Find the industry and company culture that allows you to thrive as an assistant. In a startup, being willing to roll up your...

In this episode, Catherine Wright shares her varied career journey leading up to her current role as an Executive Assistant to a CEO. She discusses the importance of understanding the business you work for, being a connector between teams, and adding value wherever possible. Some key pieces of advice Catherine offers: Be meticulous about diary management - think through all the details like agenda...

Fatiha Zeghir shares her extensive journey as an Executive Assistant (EA), starting in Paris and transitioning through roles at major companies like Procter & Gamble, NRJ Global, SAP, News UK, Penguin Random House, Pearson, and the BBC, before her current role at Vodafone. Her experience highlights the importance of adaptability, communication, and learning from diverse roles and industries. T...

In this episode of the EA Campus podcast, join Nicky as she welcomes Rebecca Greenhill, a seasoned Executive Assistant (EA) at Cobalt Search. Rebecca's unique career journey has transitioned from dance performance and teaching to retail management and finally into the realm of executive assistance. She shares the rich tapestry of experiences that have shaped her career. Her story is a testame...

In this episode of the EA Campus Podcast, Nicky Christmas interviews William Richardson, an executive assistant at United Launch Alliance (ULA), where he shares insights into his career journey and the dynamic nature of his role in the aerospace industry. William describes his accidental entry into the administrative field, starting from customer service in consumer electronics and evolving into v...

In this captivating episode of the EA Campus podcast, host Nicky Christmas sits down with Grazia Maietta for an insightful conversation about her journey as an Executive Assistant (EA) in the dynamic world of technology. Grazia, originally from Italy with a background in foreign languages, delves into her career evolution from a translator and teacher in Italy to an accomplished EA in the UK. Work...

In this podcast episode, Emily discusses her transition from college to the hospitality industry, her progression into events planning, and her eventual move into an EA role. She emphasises the importance of organisational skills and the dynamic nature of her job, dealing with various tasks ranging from events planning to managing the CEO's schedule and communications. Emily shares her experi...

Episode 34 of the EA Campus Podcast features Laura Escalante, an Executive Assistant at Golden Software, in conversation with host Nicky Christmas. The episode delves into Laura's career journey, highlighting her pivot from a decade in operations and program management within human services to becoming an executive assistant. Laura shares her immigrant background, moving from Lima, Peru, to t...

In this insightful episode of the EA Campus Podcast, host Nicky Christmas sits down with Tawnya Convoy, a dynamic executive assistant with a unique career trajectory. Tawnya shares her fascinating journey from being a professional flutist and music teacher to thriving in the world of technology and startups. She delves into her experiences at Apple, her transition during personal life changes, and...

Welcome to the latest episode of the EA Campus podcast! In this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Christi Brewer, an accomplished Executive Assistant (EA) to the CEO at Shipt. Christi shared valuable insights into her career journey, overcoming preconceived notions about the Assistant role, leveraging technology in her day-to-day work, and her experience working for a startup. The episo...

In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Holly Copsey, a Business Support Specialist at Virtually Priceless. Holly shares her remarkable journey and valuable insights into her 20-year Executive Assistant (EA) career. Join us as we delve into Holly's journey and learn how she navigated the shifting landscape of the EA profession, particularly during the pandemic. Discover her insights...

In the next episode of the EA Campus podcast, we have the pleasure of hosting Shaun Alphonso, Executive Business Partner at Georgian, a renowned venture capital firm specializing in SaaS technology investments. Join host Nicky Christmas as she delves into Shaun's intriguing career path and uncovers the valuable lessons he learned. From working in Starbucks to his stellar EA career, Shaun shar...

 In Episode 29, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Lora Whicher, the Founder of Lora May Virtual PA. Lora's journey in the corporate world as an executive assistant took her through various roles, including a significant stint at Savills real estate agency. During our conversation, we delved into Lora's career trajectory, exploring her experiences working as a corporate EA and the...

Welcome to the EA Campus podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Hayley Hudson, the Founder of Hudson Admin Support and the VA Lounge. Join us as we delve into Hayley's journey of starting her own virtual assistant business and creating a thriving network for VAs. In our conversation, we explore the world of virtual assistance and dive into the tech tools and strategies that can empower as...

In this episode of EA Campus, we chat with Stephanie Hand, Founder of OnHand Executive Services. Stephanie shares her journey from working as an in-house Assistant to starting her freelance Assistant business. She discusses her experience onboarding a new CEO and provides valuable insights into dealing with workplace bullies. Additionally, Stephanie shares her daily routine and offers advice for a...

On this episode of EA Campus, we chat with Katie Parker, Founder of Parker PA Ltd. Katie shares her experience of transitioning from a corporate EA to starting her own virtual assistant business during the pandemic. She provides valuable insights into working with new clients and managing the day-to-day operations of a VA business. Additionally, Katie offers advice for Assistants who want to be mo...

In this episode of the EA Campus podcast, we chat with Abbie Fernandes, Founder of Swift VA. Abbie shares her journey from being a corporate Assistant to starting her own Virtual Assistant business and how she navigated the challenges of moving to different countries while supporting her husband and young family. She provides insights into the critical skills required for running a successful VA b...