The EA Campus Podcast

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 assistants starting in the profession. Whether you're an experienced Assistant or just starting out, you'll want to tune in to hear Stephanie's valuable tips and tricks for navigating the world of executive support. Don't miss this inspiring conversation! The EA Campus

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 more proactive in their careers and shares her decision to move away from working in London. Tune in to hear about Katie's tools and techniques to make her work more effective and efficient. Whether you're an aspiring VA or an experienced  Assistant looking to take your career to the next level, you won't want to miss this insightful conversation. The EA Campus

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 business, including building client relationships and setting boundaries. Tune in to hear Abbie's inspiring story of overcoming challenges and achieving success as a Virtual Assistant. The EA Campus

In this episode of the EA Campus podcast, we sit down with Jamila Benomar, the founder of Your Virtual Pod. Jamila shares her insights on the profession, building confidence in the role, and establishing yourself as an expert in your orgainsation. We discuss the benefits of working as a Virtual Assistant and the challenges of starting the business. Jamila also shares her tips on effectively operating as an Assistant in large corporate organisations. The EA Campus

In this week's episode of The EA Campus podcast, we are delighted to be joined by Pippa Andrade, Founder of PAVA Support. Following a long career as a corporate Assistant in financial services, Pippa took her career in a new direction by starting a VA business. In this episode, we explore her journey and learn how she started her business and the crucial lessons her corporate career taught her.  The EA Campus

In our next episode of The EA Campus Podcast, we interview Lauren Bordon, Founder of Your Trilingual Support. Lauren shared her journey from linguist to Executive Assistant, working for private HNMI in Mayfair, London and setting up her virtual support business and relocating to Barcelona, Spain. Enjoy the next episode of The EA Campus Podcast.  The EA Campus

We are thrilled to have two guests with us this week. Claire Houston and Paula Kokare are the Founders of Houston & Ko. This business helps entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses focus on what matters most for their growth by delegating the most tedious and time-draining tasks. Claire and Paula share their insights on what it takes for Assistants to move from a corporate into a freelancing role, what Entrepreneurs and startups are looking for in an Assistant role and how Assistants can define what they can offer and where they add value.  The EA Campus

We are thrilled to have Purvi Shah as the next guest on The EA Campus Podcast. Purvi is an established Assistant who has worked across many industries, including media, wine & spirits and financial services. We discussed her start in the Assistant sector, what it is like working in a fast-paced news organisation and supporting multiple c-suite level Executives.  The EA Campus

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. The EA Campus

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 executiveTips for managing events, conferences, and high-profile product launchesBuilding a strong assistant network inside a large organizationFinding balance as a working parent while excelling in a demanding roleChallenging stereotypes about the assistant role and stepping into leadership circlesWhether 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.The EA Campus