# REACH - A Podcast for Executive Assistants

A podcast by Maven Recruiting Group. REACH is for the Executive Assistant or administrative professional 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 or by reaching out to us at reach@mavenrec.com.

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## Latest episodes

- [Operating Through Change: Navigating Leadership Transitions with Elle Tyra, EA to the President of ABC News](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482859791/ac7f46415349) (2026-07-21, 37 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/unpbbyxd6uverev9/Maven_06-18-26_Elle_Tyra_-_Audiobjuun.mp3
- [The Working Mom Advantage: How the EA to CEO of Chime Balances Career, Kids, and Success](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482859791/54792c7fd8ed) (2026-06-29, 54 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/cmkw45c7ny2zpw6d/Maven_-_Camille_Geddes_06-01-26_Mix_Audio8cihu.mp3
- [Understanding Yourself and Your Executive Through the Working Genius Framework](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482859791/2b427c5dec16) (2026-06-08, 58 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/e5i7pkietg2hrscn/Maven_-_05-28-26_Kara_List_-_Audio97wbp.mp3
- [Inside the World of JFK Jr., the Media & What It Took to Support One of America's Most Iconic Figures](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482859791/114003297006) (2026-05-26, 43 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/6ncgrjw76dpzp5t9/Maven_-_Rosemarie_-_05-07-26_Final_audio9dg5z.mp3
- [Mastering Time for You and Your Executive: How to Create Time Abundance with Laura Vanderkam](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482859791/6e8674c9c043) (2026-05-04, 55 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/agzdrajub8mrbcsv/Maven_-_Laura_-_Mix_-_Audio9xffd.mp3
- [Operating in the Gray with Nicky Christmas at the EA Campus: How Elite EAs Make Decisions Without Permission](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482859791/88ffada94b77) (2026-04-21, 58 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/2nemeh26nmbvkx53/Maven_-_Nicky_Christmas_-_2026-04-19_Final_Audio6inlb.mp3
- [From Supporting Simon Sinek to Supporting in the Era of AI: The Future of Executive Support, Human Judgment and Communication](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482859791/7c0f87978063) (2026-04-20, 54 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/z58hhfdxnrywxjgz/Maven_-_Monique_Helstrom_2026-04-03_Final_Audioa9jy8.mp3
- [How Executive Assistants Can Be Travel Heroes: Points, Luxury Travel & Smart Strategies for Executive Travel](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482859791/d3b0d4624ad2) (2026-04-06, 44 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ve88wyxqntf3iqf2/Maven_2026-03-23_Julia_Menez_-_Final-audioaom1z.mp3
- [With Grace and Grit: Resilience, Self-Advocacy, and the Evolving Role of the Modern EA](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482859791/eead7eeecdab) (2025-12-10, 49 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ep4bpk3djwui37bj/2025-12-07_Maven_-_Kim_Owens_-_Mix982yx.mp3
- [From Music to Michelin Stars: The Art and Logistics of Supporting Culinary Visionary René Redzepi](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482859791/9e9fc6a50ebb) (2025-10-27, 63 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/8ysedhw5k75cbr89/2025-10-25_Maven-_Matthew80exl.mp3
- [From the C-Suite’s Right Hand to Executive Coach: Guiding Growth-Stage CEOs Through Scaling and Change](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482859791/be706ceab6ee) (2025-10-14, 75 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/73k8gaks8bdyfbhr/2025-10-13_Maven_-_Kristen_Cordle_-_Mix_Audiob9fz4.mp3
- [Private Aviation Demystified: Making Executive Travel Seamless with Quantum Jets](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482859791/ab58613537b6) (2025-09-24, 48 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/e3xjkard45md7vp2/2025-09-21_Maven_-_Tyler_-_Mix-Audio6phtj.mp3
- [Who is the EA Behind Maven Recruiting Group’s CEO and REACH Podcast Host, Jessica Vann?!](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482859791/a5ed5ab08081) (2025-08-27, 70 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/krribjta862yaqy2/2025-08-26_Maven_-_Sarah_-_Mix_Audiobo0jr.mp3
- [Brain Types & High Performance: Unlocking the Strategies to Achieve High-Performance and How to Read your Executive](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482859791/0e66a33d15eb) (2025-08-04, 68 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/x6vpwketjhf4sytb/67fd-993a-4c22-9081-631f395a8112.mp3
- [From EA to Co-Founder: How a 17-Year Partnership Built Trust, Leadership and Opportunity](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482859791/987e994857c9) (2025-07-22, 53 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/fbdbuuw6dzggzkmz/2025-05-31_Maven_-_Michelle_Czarnik_-_AUDIO6zt04.mp3
- [From the Kitchen to the Page with Laurie Woolever: From Supporting Culinary Icons Batali and Bourdain to NY Times best-selling Author](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482859791/4e83dd074581) (2025-07-07, 76 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/w9z9x42z6xzmjhgy/2025-06-30_Maven-_Laurie_-_Mixbtb3t.mp3
- [REACH Hits 100! Behind the Mic & Flipping the Script on Jessica](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482859791/b0cd09093552) (2025-06-20, 92 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/dyuxht2xkdjb7gyp/2025-06-19_Maven_-_100_online-audio-convertercom_a6wpt.mp3
- [Inside the Executive + EA Partnership: Building Trust, Efficiency & Leverage- Plus Everything You Need to Know About Zeal.ai](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482859791/84e9bdd2a171) (2025-05-12, 54 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/k3d4r6d6vqfhgyn5/2025-05-10_Maven_-_Audio_-_Finalbpsdy.mp3
- [From EA to SVP: Tanya’s Retrospective on a Decade of Growth and Leadership within Okta](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482859791/2483314eb699) (2025-04-24, 76 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ndaj82eu37pngvhf/2025-04-24_Maven_-_Tanya_-_Mix-Audio87vkq.mp3
- [Driving Change Through Narrative – A Guide for Executive Assistants](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482859791/827fde453f32) (2025-04-07, 51 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/69zeckcbwp586fni/2025-04-06_Maven_-_Eliza_-_audio8rkpp.mp3
- [Global Perspectives & Misconceptions of the Executive Assistant Career: Insight from the Middle East](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482859791/96e50af5f848) (2025-03-24, 38 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/2qud7h9wmg4rkmyb/2025-03-22_Maven_-_Karima_-_Mixb7di4.mp3
- [Leading with Heart & Soul: Embracing Spirituality in the Workplace with Oprah's Former Chief of Staff](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482859791/cfa1af1c54db) (2024-11-18, 70 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/gh7dkd5zza7xwq9x/2024-11-18_Maven_Libby-Mixanbpf.mp3
- [A Hospitality Background Might Just Be the Perfect Launching Pad for a C-Level Executive Assistant Career](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482859791/7768969586aa) (2024-08-26, 52 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/x9edbrzaughw6gr4/2024-08-24_Maven_-_Janet_Mix6lr98.mp3
- [Building & Leading Powerhouse EA Teams Featuring Panel of Ex-Slack Executive Assistants](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482859791/5893a0f08107) (2024-07-22, 76 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/vmkyzs663rbvh3ra/Maven_2024-07-03_Panel_-_Mixdownbdi08.mp3
- [Perfecting the Art of Communication and Understanding the Effect It Has on the Executive Assistant Brand](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482859791/240d6c7bf51a) (2024-06-03, 66 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/sgc5yznrghb5p2s3/2024-05-31_Maven-Ninni_-_Final_Mixdown9bl3j.mp3
- [Balancing Motherhood While Supporting at the Top: Advice from US Veteran Turned EA to Top Tech CEOs](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482859791/6990ec0e7406) (2024-05-06, 59 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/kt25kmkvkfm5rm6q/2024-05-02_Maven-Camille-Mixbgyhi.mp3
- [Listeners Call In: Your Questions Answered in Honor of Administrative Professionals Day](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482859791/2b19a8c80659) (2024-04-24, 53 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/vmbq9nfh6rgwvimc/2024-04-19_Maven-Call-in_show-Mix7vo0m.mp3
- [Learning from Legends: What Jeff Bezos’ Former Executive Assistant Gleaned & Translated into Her New Career as a Leadership Strategist](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482859791/ee87c4f444da) (2024-04-08, 60 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/6ab3yi/2024-04-04_Maven_-_Ann_Hiatt_-_Mix9bcvm.mp3
- [What One Executive Assistant Learned from Being in the Room with Renowned Tech Leaders](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482859791/b5235f70d6ff) (2024-01-29, 66 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/5658qr/2024-01-26_Maven_-_Anita_-_Mixb02ww.mp3
- [Understanding Your Rights as an Employee + Tips for Executive Assistants Creating Workplace Policies](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482859791/0e7d75da8c53) (2023-12-18, 63 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ar5dzp/2023-12-16_Maven_-_Angel_Iryll7pack.mp3
- [Defining & Owning Your Support Style: Advice for Executive Assistants Working in Creative Entrepreneurship](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482859791/30b175bc4aee) (2023-12-04, 42 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3695rb/2023-11-30_Maven_-_Natasha_-_Mix856d1.mp3
- [Perspectives on the Loneliness Epidemic in the Workplace and How to Conduct a Successful Negotiation](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482859791/9b8df7d0133a) (2023-11-06, 59 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zezmr8/2023-11-04_Maven_-_Juliana_-_Mix8ptnk.mp3
- [The Story of a C-Level Executive Assistant Becoming a Business Owner, Life Coach & Motherhood Mentor](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482859791/b6a96ed73038) (2023-10-16, 47 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7athks/2023-10-15_Maven_-_Violet_-_Mix674gl.mp3
- [Viewpoints on DEI in the Workplace](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482859791/9797966d23b8) (2023-09-11, 65 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/8bpr4b/2023-09-08_Maven_-_Candace_-_Mixah6h9.mp3
- [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](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482859791/99ee3a3e2dbd) (2023-08-28, 38 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/fjc44x/2023-08-23_Maven_-_Shirin_-_Mix8l4iv.mp3
- [The Executive Assistant Role from Venture Capital and Start-Up Vantage Points](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482859791/58773da9d5eb) (2023-07-19, 51 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/56jnzx/2023-07-14_Maven_-_Lorynn-_Mix964sl.mp3
- [Leveraging AI to 10x Your Work as an Executive Assistant](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482859791/c0a04c6cd400) (2023-07-05, 63 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/j8rfqz/2023-06-30_Maven_-_Julia_-_Mix703s8.mp3
- [Understanding the Legal and Security Landscape of AI in your Executive Assistant Role](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482859791/e462df93b50e) (2023-06-19, 51 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/b9uwwr/2023-06-18_Maven_-_Abraham_-_Mixaanss.mp3
- [Leveraging AI as a Strategic Advantage in your Executive Assistant Role](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482859791/7ffefc63c1c8) (2023-05-22, 51 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ifdjsc/2023-05-22_Maven_-_Nikki_Dickman_-_Mix8cj90.mp3
- [Former EA to CEO of Twitter on How to Accelerate Your Career](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482859791/6a42fdb70f66) (2023-05-08, 71 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/hizuhu/2023-05-04_Maven_-_Taylor_-_Mix-R89jn8.mp3
- [Life as an Executive Assistant in a Publicly Traded vs Privately Held Company](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482859791/9495cdd0d8ef) (2023-04-10, 38 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7zp8r4/2023-04-09_Maven_-_Katherine_-_Mix9w88j.mp3
- [What Does it Mean to be an Executive Assistant in a “War Room?”](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482859791/5983f2707951) (2023-03-27, 41 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/r9a98r/2023-03-24_Maven-Rachel_-_Mix7quzk.mp3
- [Career & Life Lessons from Michelle Obama’s Former Assistant & Right Hand: Part Two](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482859791/604cee103936) (2023-03-13, 39 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/5zcbux/2023-03-08_Maven_-_Chyna_Pt2b0da3.mp3
- [Career & Life Lessons from Michelle Obama’s Former Assistant & Right Hand: Part One](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482859791/678464418978) (2023-02-27, 33 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/fndyer/2023-02-24_Maven_-_Chynna_-_Part_18d22a.mp3
- [Applying the SMART Goals Framework to Your Work as an Executive Assistant](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482859791/91169157c75b) (2023-02-13, 52 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/r2jzm5/2023-02-11_Maven-Julia_-_Mixaqmu9.mp3
- [Behind the Scenes: What It’s Like to Support Husband & Wife Lifestyle Influencer Duo](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482859791/2b61a6bc1f90) (2022-12-19, 37 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/p5b3c4/2022-12-16_Maven_-_Katie_-_Mixaaaz3.mp3
- [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](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482859791/667e52b99076) (2022-12-05, 43 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/qskuav/2022-12-02_Maven_-_Grant_-_Mixa5n69.mp3
- [Executive Assistant by Day and Soul Food Chef by Night](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482859791/545ad3587b13) (2022-11-21, 32 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/j9wdi7/2022-11-17_Maven_-_Cherie_-_Mixapn8r.mp3
- [The Gaming Effect: Just What is Going on With These Lengthy Interview Processes?!](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482859791/033a9227139c) (2022-11-07, 36 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/vn22xi/2022-11-04_Maven_-_Gill_-_Mix8tbj3.mp3
- [Debunking Stereotypes: How & Why Creative Minds Actually Thrive in the Executive Assistant Role](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1482859791/bb7da7c1bbe6) (2022-10-17, 36 min): audio https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/xb93zi/2022-10-14_Maven_-_Campbell_-_Mix83mmo.mp3

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