Have A Seat...Conversations With Women In The Workplace
A lighthearted but heartfelt conversation with women about the work they do and the journey that brought them to pursue their career path. You will hear what they've learned in their career journey, the good, the bad, the ups and downs and everything in between, along with some fun advice they would give themselves if they could go back to when it all began. Come in...have a seat....and listen to conversations with women in the workplace!
Episodes
“We all have different levels of fear and doubt about our capabilities, embrace that and lean into your past wins, lean into those moments when you were afraid, exhausted, weren’t sure and yet still managed to get through it; see the result, refer to that, and keep going.”
In this episode of Have A Seat, I sit down with Velera Wilson—global speaker and author of You’re Absolutely Worth It, for a candid conversation abo...
Angela:
"Those shifts [in work culture] allowed me to remain very career-driven and productive. If they hadn’t happened, I could’ve easily been part of the statistics of women who left the workforce because it was just too much."
Huong:
"If a plant doesn’t thrive in the garden, we don’t blame the plant—we look at the environment. It’s the same in the workplace. We need to ask: What needs to cha...
What keeps me going is knowing how important this role is and how we can learn and grow in these roles but the key is to know who you are and see yourself. Know your work and know your worth. ~ Kathy
Having a lack of confidence not only begins to play on your own psyche, self esteem and self worth, but it will begin to also show up in your money, in missed promotions, opportunities and stretch assignments. ~ Rhonda
In t...
"You don’t have to be composed 100% of the time. You don’t have to be the steady one, the cheerful one, the “office therapist” every single day. You can be messy. You can be human. And you can still be amazing at your job."
In this heartfelt solo episode, I get real about a part of the admin role we don’t talk about enough: emotional labor.
From holding space for overwhelmed coworkers to staying composed whil...
“We’re not just welcoming someone to the team — we’re helping them feel like they actually belong there.”
In this solo episode of Have a Seat, we're talking onboarding — but not from the new hire's perspective. Nope, this one’s for the admin professionals who actually make onboarding work.
From scheduling smarter 1:1s and dropping office culture cheat codes, to giving real campus tours (yes, the bathroom matt...
"Sometimes it's not what you say, but how you say it that makes all the difference."
Ever had one of those service experiences that just stuck with you? In this week’s mini episode of Have a Seat, I share a recent interaction with a rental car company that got me thinking about the power of perception—and how admin professionals are often the first impression, the voice, and the vibe of the entire organi...
“It’s OK, you can thrive in your career and still desire a thriving relationship, one doesn’t have to come at the expense of another.”
Can you really lead in your career and still have a life? This week’s guest, career success coach Sara Spencer, says absolutely yes — and she’s here to show us how.
In this energizing conversation, Sara shares her personal journey from burnout to balance and how it inspired her to help ...
“Your job title didn’t give you your worth — that was all you.”
This special mini-episode of Have a Seat is dedicated to the admin professionals who may not have a team to celebrate with this Admin Professionals Month.
Whether you're in between roles, navigating a layoff, or just in a quieter season of your career, this honest and heartfelt message is for you.
This is a reminder that your worth isn’t tied to your ...
“Burnout isn’t a badge of honor. It’s a warning sign that something’s out of balance — and you don’t have to earn your exhaustion to be worthy.”
Feeling stretched thin and running on fumes? You’re not alone. In this energizing episode of Have a Seat, I’m joined by the incredible Dr. Jen Harrison, a dissertation coach, mental health advocate, and fierce champion for women navigating high-pressure spaces.
We dive into th...
"Your EA isn’t just keeping your schedule running — they’re keeping your world in motion."
This week on Have A Seat…Conversations With Women in the Workplace, I’m flipping the mic and speaking directly to the executives, managers, and teams lucky enough to work alongside an executive assistant.
In honor of Admin Professionals Month, we’re getting real about what it actually means to work with an EA—and spoile...
“It starts with a why; if you don’t have a reason why you want to make health changes and better lifestyle changes in your life, you’re always going to default to what’s comfortable.”
Feeling like your energy’s on a permanent coffee break? You’re not alone—and today’s guest knows exactly how that feels.
In this episode of Have a Seat, I’m joined by the vibrant and inspiring Adrienne Simmons, a health and wellness coach ...
"Every roller coaster has a peak and a plunge, but it’s the journey that makes the ride unforgettable."
As we step into a new season, I’m opening up about some of life’s unexpected twists and turns—both personal and professional.
In this episode, I share the bittersweet reality of navigating a return-to-office mandate at my current job, which has sparked an exciting (and slightly nerve-wracking) decision to st...
“The feminine way has nothing to do with competition, it’s very collaborative, it looks for answers that will serve everyone, that will be the highest good for everyone involved.”
What if building a successful business wasn’t about hustling harder but about embracing your feminine power and intuition?
In this episode of Have A Seat, I sit down with Julie Foucht—Witchpreneur, Business Coach, and Podcaster—to talk about ...
"Supporting executives remotely isn’t about just keeping up—it’s about staying ahead. The more strategic we are with communication, priorities, and workflows, the more essential we become."
Supporting executives remotely isn’t just about keeping up—it’s about staying ahead. In this episode, we’re diving into the strategies that make virtual executive support seamless, from managing competing priorities and st...
"Communication isn’t just about talking—it’s about talking effectively. It’s about making sure your message lands the way you intend it to, whether that’s with your exec, your team, or even yourself."
Communication isn’t just about talking—it’s about being heard, understood, and making an impact. In this episode, I’m diving into the art of workplace communication, from keeping your executive informed to ensur...
“It’s important that whatever you do resonates with your spirit and resonates with who you are”
In Loving Memory of Nadine King
In this special in memoriam episode, I am honored to re-release my conversation with the incredible Nadine King—EA coach, author, pastor, and founder of Black Admin Magic.
I had been a longtime admirer of Nadine’s work, and when we had the opportunity to collaborate as contributors for Melissa P...
“When you think about your written communication, do you tend to be an over-informer or an under-informer; think about what your reader probably wants, and then meet in the middle a bit more.”
Struggling to get your point across without rambling? In this episode of Have a Seat, I chat with Erin Lebacqz, founder of High-Value Writing, about how to ditch the word vomit and write with clarity, confidence, and impact.
Whet...
“Money is a tool and it’s very emotional and sometimes we have a lot of guilt and shame and all of these feelings around it; so women feel like they need to have their own sense of self around money before they can really understand how to use it.”
Money talks—but are we, as women, truly part of the conversation?
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Barb Provost and Maggie Nielsen of Purse Strings to uncover the financ...
"This is your moment to fix what isn’t working and find something better. You deserve to wake up on Monday mornings without the dread, to work in a space that aligns with your values, and to feel like you belong."
Ever found yourself in a job that just doesn’t feel right? You’re not alone! In this episode, we’re tackling the uncomfortable but all-too-common experience of being in an ill-fitting role.
From rec...
"You’re not alone in this. So many women are navigating the same shifts, and we’re all figuring it out together."
“Midlife collision” isn’t a crisis—it’s a wake-up call. In this episode of Have a Seat, we explore the unexpected crossroads many of us face in our careers, personal lives, and sense of identity.
Inspired by the idea that this stage of life is more about recalibrating than unraveling, I break down...
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