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REACH - A Podcast for Executive Assistants

REACH - A Podcast for Executive Assistants

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REACH - A Podcast for Executive Assistants is a technology podcast hosted by Maven Recruiting Group. It has 100 episodes, with the latest published April 2026.

REACH is for the Executive Assistant who hustles hard, strives for excellence and is committed to seeking out life’s “aha moments” to help you reach the next stage in your development and career. In each episode, expect to gain invaluable insight from our personal network of Executive Assistants whose careers span the Fortune 500, Silicon Valley Venture Capital firms and your favorite tech companies and start-ups. Hosted by Maven Recruiting Group’s Founder and CEO, Jessica Vann, this is your opportunity to participate in the solidarity of listening to people who “get it.” REACH is designed to inspire your workday, guide you through pivotal moments in your career and transform you into the Executive Assistant you’ve always wanted to be. REACH is brought to you by Maven Recruiting Group who specializes in placing Executive Assistants and support staff to the Bay Area’s most prominent Executives and companies. You can learn more about Maven at www.mavenrec.com.

technology ·en-us ·100 episodes

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How Executive Assistants Can Be Travel Heroes: Points, Luxury Travel & Smart Strategies for Executive Travel

2

With Grace and Grit: Resilience, Self-Advocacy, and the Evolving Role of the Modern EA

3

From Music to Michelin Stars: The Art and Logistics of Supporting Culinary Visionary René Redzepi

4

From the C-Suite’s Right Hand to Executive Coach: Guiding Growth-Stage CEOs Through Scaling and Change

5

Private Aviation Demystified: Making Executive Travel Seamless with Quantum Jets

6

Who is the EA Behind Maven Recruiting Group’s CEO and REACH Podcast Host, Jessica Vann?!

7

Brain Types & High Performance: Unlocking the Strategies to Achieve High-Performance and How to Read your Executive

8

From EA to Co-Founder: How a 17-Year Partnership Built Trust, Leadership and Opportunity

9

From the Kitchen to the Page with Laurie Woolever: From Supporting Culinary Icons Batali and Bourdain to NY Times best-selling Author

10

REACH Hits 100! Behind the Mic & Flipping the Script on Jessica

11

Inside the Executive + EA Partnership: Building Trust, Efficiency & Leverage- Plus Everything You Need to Know About Zeal.ai

12

From EA to SVP: Tanya’s Retrospective on a Decade of Growth and Leadership within Okta

13

Driving Change Through Narrative – A Guide for Executive Assistants

14

Global Perspectives & Misconceptions of the Executive Assistant Career: Insight from the Middle East

15

Leading with Heart & Soul: Embracing Spirituality in the Workplace with Oprah's Former Chief of Staff

16

A Hospitality Background Might Just Be the Perfect Launching Pad for a C-Level Executive Assistant Career

17

Building & Leading Powerhouse EA Teams Featuring Panel of Ex-Slack Executive Assistants

18

Perfecting the Art of Communication and Understanding the Effect It Has on the Executive Assistant Brand

19

Balancing Motherhood While Supporting at the Top: Advice from US Veteran Turned EA to Top Tech CEOs

20

Listeners Call In: Your Questions Answered in Honor of Administrative Professionals Day

21

Learning from Legends: What Jeff Bezos’ Former Executive Assistant Gleaned & Translated into Her New Career as a Leadership Strategist

22

What One Executive Assistant Learned from Being in the Room with Renowned Tech Leaders

23

Understanding Your Rights as an Employee + Tips for Executive Assistants Creating Workplace Policies

24

Defining & Owning Your Support Style: Advice for Executive Assistants Working in Creative Entrepreneurship

25

Perspectives on the Loneliness Epidemic in the Workplace and How to Conduct a Successful Negotiation

26

The Story of a C-Level Executive Assistant Becoming a Business Owner, Life Coach & Motherhood Mentor

27

Viewpoints on DEI in the Workplace

28

Do I Need a Temp? How to Evaluate the Need for Temporary Coverage, Plus How to Hire, Train & Set Up a Contract Worker for Success

29

The Executive Assistant Role from Venture Capital and Start-Up Vantage Points

30

Leveraging AI to 10x Your Work as an Executive Assistant

31

Understanding the Legal and Security Landscape of AI in your Executive Assistant Role

32

Leveraging AI as a Strategic Advantage in your Executive Assistant Role

33

Former EA to CEO of Twitter on How to Accelerate Your Career

34

Life as an Executive Assistant in a Publicly Traded vs Privately Held Company

35

What Does it Mean to be an Executive Assistant in a “War Room?”

36

Career & Life Lessons from Michelle Obama’s Former Assistant & Right Hand: Part Two

37

Career & Life Lessons from Michelle Obama’s Former Assistant & Right Hand: Part One

38

Applying the SMART Goals Framework to Your Work as an Executive Assistant

39

Behind the Scenes: What It’s Like to Support Husband & Wife Lifestyle Influencer Duo

40

Serena Williams’ Former Assistant is the Definition of a “Swiss Army Knife” Professional: Learn About His Experiences & How He’s Incorporated All Aspects in the Executive Assistant Role

41

Executive Assistant by Day and Soul Food Chef by Night

42

The Gaming Effect: Just What is Going on With These Lengthy Interview Processes?!

43

Debunking Stereotypes: How & Why Creative Minds Actually Thrive in the Executive Assistant Role

44

How to Telescope Your Value and Build Good PR Across the Organization as an Executive Assistant

45

How to Elevate Your Role as an Executive Assistant Within Venture Capital

46

Tips and Tricks for Executive Assistants Planning Travel in a ”Post-COVID” Environment

47

The Dynamic Duo Behind Sara Blakely, Founder of Spanx: How an Executive Assistant and Personal Assistant Partner Together

48

Everything Executive Assistants Need to Know About Equity in an Offer

49

How Your Executive May Be Affected by The Great Resignation

50

Getting What You Deserve: How to Negotiate like a Boss

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