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The Admin Spotlight: Behind the Front Desk

by Molly Denham

It is all about administrative professionals connecting with other admin professionals. Hear stories from fellow EAs and learn about their journey. Connect with one another so we can create a close knit community dedicated to the advancement and advocacy of the administrative professional field.

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Episodes

  1. Ep. 35 Behind the Front Desk w/ Kelly Munoz

    Kelly Munoz is the founder of EAs to the Rescue, a global networking community for Executive Assistants, Chiefs of Staff, and Administrative Business Support professionals. They connect and support the people who keep companies running through networking, vetted job opportunities, and vendor...

  2. Ep. 34 Behind the Front Desk w/ Rhonda Augustus

    Rhonda Augustus is a seasoned Executive Assistant , confidence communication coach, and keynote speaker with more than 20 years of experience supporting C-suite and senior executive leaders across fast-paced corporate environments. Her background includes partnering with top leaders in industries...

  3. Ep. 33 Behind the Front Desk w/ Melissa Bennett

    Melissa Bennett is a Strategic Project Manager at Cummins Inc., where she leads enterprise initiatives within the Right Environment program, translating complex, cross-functional work into clear, actionable outcomes. With over 15 years of experience spanning Fortune 150 companies and high-growth...

  4. Ep. 32 Behind the Front Desk w/ Rikki Hurt

    Rikki Hurt is an Executive Assistant with a diverse background in operations, project management, HR, finance, and small business ownership. Although she had begun transitioning away from the EA field, an opportunity with Surge Staffing brought her back to a company that truly understands and...

  5. Ep. 31 Behind the Front Desk w/ Annie Croner

    Annie Croner is an executive assistant coach, trainer, and strategic thinker. She loves to help her clients unlock their badassery, and revolutionize their careers. Over her 20 year career as an executive assistant, Annie worked for boutique companies across multiple industries including...

  6. Ep. 30 Behind the Front Desk / Ruth Kilah

    Ruth Kilah is a career coach and international keynote speaker. She specializes in helping experienced Executive Assistants accelerate into higher-level roles, amplify their earning potential, and expand their professional impact. As Founder & CEO of Ruth Kilah, EA Career Coaching & Mentoring…

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  7. Ep. 29 Behind the Front Desk w/ Kim Madrid

    Kim Madrid, CAP, is an experienced administrative professional and currently serves as Associate Managing Director of the Executive Office and Administrative Team at the University of New Mexico Foundation, a nonprofit organization supporting higher education through philanthropic investment. In...

  8. Ep. 28 Behind the Front Desk w/ Jodie Mears

    Jodie Mears is a C-Suite Executive Assistant, speaker, and career coach with over 23 years of experience supporting senior global leadership across tech, infrastructure, and aviation. Currently based at Bentley Systems, she partners directly with executive leadership on governance, operations…

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  9. Ep. 27 Behind the Front Desk w/ Lisa Huntley

    Lisa J. Huntley is an accomplished Executive Assistant and Project Coordinator with more than 25 years of experience supporting C-suite leaders in the aerospace, defense, and cyber technology industries. Known for her precision, professionalism, and people-first approach, Lisa has built her…

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  10. Ep. 26 Behind the Front Desk w/ Hannah Goddard

    Hannah L. Goddard is an administrative professional who has spent her career supporting senior leaders across government, defense, and private industry. Her work has taken her from the Pentagon to Princeton University, from a helicopter manufacturing company in Michigan to the Veterans Benefits...

  11. Ep. 25 Behind the Front Desk w/ Scot Wisniewski

    As a Senior Executive Assistant at Spotify with 26 years of experience supporting senior executives and navigating the dynamics of high-stakes environments, Scot brings a distinctive blend of professionalism, discretion, and approachability to every role. He is proud to be a career Executive...

  12. Ep. 23 Behind the Front Desk w/ Tasha Robinson

    With over 26 years at Ernst & Young, currently as a Senior Executive Assistant, Tasha brings extensive experience in client services. Her role involves partnering with teams to ensure seamless administrative coordination and effective communication across various functions. With a commitment to...

  13. Ep. 22 Behind the Front Desk w/ Shireen Dreyer

    Senior leaders operate in environments where judgement matters and noise is constant. The work supoorting them is rarely visible, and that's what Shireen love about servant leadership It is about structuring information, clarifying priorities, so that sound decisions can emerge. Executive…

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  14. Ep. 20 Behind the Front Desk w/ Jennifer Star

    Jennifer Star is a highly sought after recruiter specializing in Executive Personal support for founders, CEOs ,C-suite, and UHNWIs. She has spent 27 years representing high level Talent in the Administrative operations field. Jennifer describes her purpose as being a catalyst to educate and...

  15. Ep. 18 Behind the Front Desk w/ Connie Messina

    Connie Messina is a seasoned Executive Assistant at Grant Thornton Australia, based in Brisbane, Queensland. With over two decades of experience in executive support, administration management, and stakeholder engagement, Connie is known for her strategic thinking, polished communication, and...

  16. Ep. 16 Behind the Front Desk w/ Elizabeth Sutkowska

    Elizabeth Sutkowska is the Founder and President of Assistologist, Poland's first association for Executive Assistants, dedicated to redefining leadership support. We are a movement with Polish Roots and a Global Mindset. Elizabeth is a trailblazing Executive Assistant with 15+ years of...

  17. Ep. 15 Behind the Front Desk w/ Lisa Olsen

    Lisa is a passionate advocate for lifelong learning, dedicated to inspiring others to unlock their full potential, seize opportunities, and embrace the role of being "relationship engineers." With a passion for fostering growth, she specializes in providing creative and engaging workshops and...

  18. Ep. 13 Behind the Front Desk w/ Mia Lane

    With over three decades of experience in executive support, including C-Suite level roles, Mia has developed unparalleled expertise in streamlining business operations, refining processes, and driving organizational efficiency. Currently, she balances a dual role, providing direct support to an...

  19. Ep. 11 Behind the Front Desk w/ Monica Pelayo

    Today, we sit down with Monica Pelayo Executive Assistant & Travel Logistics Planner to the Office of the CEO at Intel Corporation. Certified in Hypnotherapy and Rapid Transformational Therapy RTT®. Monica has been with Intel for 20years, currently based in the Santa Clara, California corporate...

  20. Ep. 10 Behind the Front Desk w/ Tara Sims

    Tara Sims is a dynamic leader and accomplished Regional Administrative Manager at a leading global real estate management firm. As the founder, owner, and CEO of Evolved Assistant, a virtual assistant agency, and author of the book, Evolved Assistant: Unlocking Success in a New Era for...

  21. Ep. 9 Behind the Front Desk w/ Alicia Fairclough

    Alicia Fairclough is a career Executive Assistant and the founder of EA How To, the world’s largest and most valuable community of administrative professionals. EA How To is on a mission to make the lives of assistants easier and bring top level assistants together from around the globe so they…

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  22. Ep. 8 Behind The Front Desk w/ Terri Mullan

    With over 35 years of experience, primarily in the financial industry in New York City, Terri is the epitome of a professional executive administrator. She is currently the Executive Assistant for the Office of the CEOs at Two Sigma. During her over five years at Two Sigma, she has also supported...

  23. Ep. 7 Behind the Front Desk w/ Valerie Walker

    Valerie Walker is an executive assistant with Black Rock in the iShares Marketing group, supporting the Chief Digital Officer in iShares Marketing and a Managing Director in Direct Investor in ETFs / iShares Marketing. Valerie believes being an administrative business partner is not for everyone…

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  24. Ep. 6 Behind the Front Desk w/ Kara Tanenbaum

    Kara Tanenbaum is a Lead Executive Assistant at Honeywell, Inc,, supporting both the Global Vice President in Mergers and Acquisitions as well as the Global Chief of Legal Compliance. Prior to joining Honeywell, Kara served several years as an Executive Assistant to the Founder and President of a...

  25. Ep. 5 Behind the Front Desk w/ Lash Brownlowe

    LaSharen (Howell) Brownlowe is a seasoned Executive Assistant known for her exceptional organizational skills and dedication to providing outstanding executive support. With a career spanning over a decade, LaSharen has honed her expertise in managing complex calendars, coordinating international...

  26. BONUS: Valentines Day Special - Behind the Front Desk w/ Andy Denham

    Master Sergeant Andrew C. Denham served in the Air Force from August 15, 1985, until his retirement August 31, 2010. He served in many different capacities and locations during his time in the Air Force, to include Security Specialist, Basic Military Training Instructor, Information Manager,...

  27. Ep. 4 Behind the Front Desk w/ Kim Woellecke

    Kim Woellecke Senior EA to Shailaja Shankar, SVP Engineering Cisco Security Business Group Kim Woellecke is the senior executive assistant supporting the SVP of Engineering for Cisco's Security Business Group, Shailaja Shankar. With 30 years of experience as an administrative professional, Kim…

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  28. Ep. 3 Behind the Front Desk w/ Deborah Green

    Deborah Green champions building and nurturing authentic connections across teams. As the former principal executive assistant to NI’s president, she was responsible for leading NI’s administrative team and driving productivity that supports the company’s vision. She brings three decades of...

  29. Ep. 2 Behind the Front Desk w/ Ta’ice Mills

    Ta’ice Mills is a diligent resourceful Senior Level Executive Assistant with 15+ years of experience in administrative support, office operations and project management. She has proven expertise in overseeing projects and business affairs of C-Suite Level management with a high level of...

  30. Ep. 1 Behind the Front Desk w/ Peggy Grande

    Welcome to The Admin Spotlight: Behind the Front Desk, a podcast for executive administrators. Our goal is to connect and inspire the admin community, highlighting the incredible contributions and unique experiences that define our field. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

It is all about administrative professionals connecting with other admin professionals. Hear stories from fellow EAs and learn about their journey. Connect with one another so we can create a close knit community dedicated to the advancement and advocacy of the administrative professional field.

HOSTED BY

Molly Denham

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