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2020 Training Opportunities for Administrative Assistants

Office Dynamics

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

1 Day Training, 4 Cities. In celebration of Office Dynamics’ 30th year anniversary, Joan Burge will be conducting this one-day training event at four (4) major cities near you. We also offer: Star Achievement Series® Certification and Designation Program Onsite training and coaching E-courses and online training.

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Ep 105: Kathy Goughenour – Founder of Virtual Expert Training

Go Burrows

MARCH 7, 2021

Check out the Leader Assistant Membership for ongoing training, coaching, and community. THE LEADER ASSISTANT BOOK. Download the first 3 chapters of The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of Game-Changing Assistant for FREE here or buy it on Amazon or Audible. LEADER ASSISTANT MEMBERSHIP. LEADER ASSISTANT LIVE EVENTS. SUBSCRIBE.

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Ep 126: Ask Me Anything – Questions About The Leader Assistant Book

Go Burrows

AUGUST 1, 2021

In this Ask Me Anything episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast , I do my best to answer the following questions about my book from assistants all over the world: How do you handle negative reviews about your book? How long did it take you to write the book and what kind of hurdles did you experience during the process?

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How to Build a Business Case for Training Requests

All Things Admin

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Requesting Training and Professional Development Support from Your Employer. But when that training comes with a large price tag, it’s often out of reach. Find out as much as you can about the training you’re requesting. Find out as much as you can about the training you’re requesting. The solution? Do Your Research.

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Ep 239: Lucy Brazier – Author of The Modern-Day Assistant

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Lucy is author of The Modern-Day Assistant: Build Your Influence and Boost Your Potential , as well as the CEO of Marcham Publishing, a global force synonymous with world-class conferences and training. In this episode, Lucy talks about her new book, the Global Skills Matrix for administrative assistants, and much more.

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12 Last-Minute Gift Ideas For Digital Nomads

Allwork

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Some of the course subjects on offer include graphic design, web development, digital marketing, data science, life coach training, software engineering, science and tech, design and style, and business. . Digital book subscription . And they can be a great opportunity to interact with fellow nomads. .

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Ep 269: Beth Portesi – Lead Executive Assistant at Fivetran

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 28, 2024

––– THE LEADER ASSISTANT PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP To learn more about how you can join growth-minded Leader Assistants, check out our Leader Assistant Premium Membership for ongoing training, coaching, and community.

Mentoring

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Ep 265: Wesley Tran on Seeking Learning Opportunities as an Assistant

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 31, 2024

––– THE LEADER ASSISTANT PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP To learn more about how you can join growth-minded Leader Assistants, check out our Leader Assistant Premium Membership for ongoing training, coaching, and community.

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Ep 133: Why I Chose the Rope and Carabiner Image for the Cover of The Leader Assistant Book

Go Burrows

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Ever since my book, The Leader Assistant came out, people have asked me why I chose to use an image of a climbing rope and carabiner for the book’s cover. In this episode, I share a recording from my book ( The Leader Assistant ) launch party where I walk through the multiple meanings of the rope and carabiner image.

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Ep 264: Rachel Bennett on Serving the Work

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 24, 2024

––– THE LEADER ASSISTANT PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP To learn more about how you can join growth-minded Leader Assistants, check out our Leader Assistant Premium Membership for ongoing training, coaching, and community.

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Ep 238: Concetta Green – Chief of Staff at Harvard Business Publishing

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Author of the book, Too Busy, Too Bored for Prayer: A 7-Day Challenge (available on Amazon). ezCater’s simple-to-use platform provides a network of over 100,000 restaurants nationwide, business-grade reliability, food spend management tools, and 24/7 support from their highly trained customer service team. Concetta holds a B.S.

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Ep 246: Jared Kleinert – CEO of Offsite

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

@offsite on X Jared’s book, NETWORKING: How to Meet Influential People, Deepen Relationships, and Become a Super-Connector ABOUT JARED Jared Kleinert is the Founder/CEO of Offsite. If you’re planning a team retreat, Offsite can save you time, money, and stress.

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Ep 267: Business Planning and Building an Effective Rhythm of Business with Maggie Olson

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 14, 2024

––– THE LEADER ASSISTANT PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP To learn more about how you can join growth-minded Leader Assistants, check out our Leader Assistant Premium Membership for ongoing training, coaching, and community.

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Ep 254: Ciara Trotman on Forming Professional Relationships and Career Paths for Assistants

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JANUARY 14, 2024

ezCater’s simple-to-use platform provides a network of over 100,000 restaurants nationwide, business-grade reliability, food spend management tools, and 24/7 support from their highly trained customer service team. Also, check out the companion study guide, The Leader Assistant Workbook , to dig deeper.

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Ep 253: Amaia Arruabarrena – Former Executive Assistant to the CEO of ezCater

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JANUARY 7, 2024

ezCater’s simple-to-use platform provides a network of over 100,000 restaurants nationwide, business-grade reliability, food spend management tools, and 24/7 support from their highly trained customer service team. Also, check out the companion study guide, The Leader Assistant Workbook , to dig deeper.

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Ep 252: Sage Johnson – Executive Assistant to the Co-CEOs of Catamount Constructors

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Be sure to check out the book Sage mentions in this episode -> The 29-Hour Work Day ) LEADERSHIP QUOTE When you choose the paradigm of service, looking at life through that paradigm, it turns everything you do from a job into a gift. Also, check out the companion study guide, The Leader Assistant Workbook , to dig deeper.

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Ep 235: Jodi Reed on How Drag Racing Makes Her a Better Assistant

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

CONNECT WITH JODI Jodi on LinkedIn Jodi on Facebook Book recommendation -> Living Loving and Learning by Leo F. ezCater’s simple-to-use platform provides a network of over 100,000 restaurants nationwide, business-grade reliability, food spend management tools, and 24/7 support from their highly trained customer service team.

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Ep 262: The Power of Networking with Maggie Olson

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 10, 2024

––– THE LEADER ASSISTANT PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP To learn more about how you can join growth-minded Leader Assistants, check out our Leader Assistant Premium Membership for ongoing training, coaching, and community.

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Ep 255: Maggie Olson Walks Through the Nova Chief of Staff Course

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JANUARY 21, 2024

ezCater’s simple-to-use platform provides a network of over 100,000 restaurants nationwide, business-grade reliability, food spend management tools, and 24/7 support from their highly trained customer service team. Also, check out the companion study guide, The Leader Assistant Workbook , to dig deeper.

Restaurants

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Ep 234: Sarah Abbott – Executive Assistant to the CEO of Utz Brands

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

AUGUST 27, 2023

ezCater’s simple-to-use platform provides a network of over 100,000 restaurants nationwide, business-grade reliability, food spend management tools, and 24/7 support from their highly trained customer service team. Also, check out the companion study guide, The Leader Assistant Workbook , to dig deeper.

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Ep 250: Leslie Martinez on How to Land Your Ideal EA Role

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

DECEMBER 17, 2023

ezCater’s simple-to-use platform provides a network of over 100,000 restaurants nationwide, business-grade reliability, food spend management tools, and 24/7 support from their highly trained customer service team. Also, check out the companion study guide, The Leader Assistant Workbook , to dig deeper.

Restaurants

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Ep 256: Ellen Richards on Career Pivots and Resilience in Job Seeking

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JANUARY 28, 2024

She’s a professionally trained chef and mixed media collage artist who’s pieces draw inspiration from the worlds of art, fashion, food and nature. Beyond her professional pursuits, Ellen is a dedicated knowledge butterfly who blends her love of learning with her passion for creativity.

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Ep 248: Cathy Rong – Chief of Staff for Questlove

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

DECEMBER 3, 2023

ezCater’s simple-to-use platform provides a network of over 100,000 restaurants nationwide, business-grade reliability, food spend management tools, and 24/7 support from their highly trained customer service team. Also, check out the companion study guide, The Leader Assistant Workbook , to dig deeper.

Networking

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Ep 245: Natalie Lee – Senior Executive Assistant and EA Manager at Atlassian

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

ezCater’s simple-to-use platform provides a network of over 100,000 restaurants nationwide, business-grade reliability, food spend management tools, and 24/7 support from their highly trained customer service team. Also, check out the companion study guide, The Leader Assistant Workbook , to dig deeper.

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Ep 261: Cara Silverman – Manager, Executive Support at Duolingo

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 3, 2024

––– THE LEADER ASSISTANT PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP To learn more about how you can join growth-minded Leader Assistants, check out our Leader Assistant Premium Membership for ongoing training, coaching, and community.

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Cynthia Breazeal Is Making AI Fun and Educational for Kids

Success

JANUARY 17, 2024

In 2004, she published her seminal book, Designing Sociable Robots , which presented her vision for social robots of the future. Chronic loneliness is a huge issue in this country; these are areas where the need for skilled professional services is far outpacing our ability to train professionals to meet these demands,” Breazeal says.

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Ep 257: From EA to Chief of Staff – How to Level Up with Maggie Olson

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

––– THE LEADER ASSISTANT PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP To learn more about how you can join growth-minded Leader Assistants, check out our Leader Assistant Premium Membership for ongoing training, coaching, and community.

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Ep 232: Eryn Anitavi on Relationship Management and the Trending Transition from Executive Assistant to Chief of Staff

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

AUGUST 13, 2023

CONNECT WITH ERYN Eryn on LinkedIn choosesapphire.com The Power of Full Engagement (Recommended book on energy management) ABOUT ERYN Eryn Anitavi has been an entrepreneur since circa age 10. LEADERSHIP QUOTE Build a life you don’t need a vacation from.

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Ep 240: Joe Rare on Email Management and Working with a Virtual Assistant Team

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

OCTOBER 8, 2023

In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Joe talks about recruiting, training, and managing virtual assistants, email management, tips for business process standardization, and the biggest mistake he’s ever made in working with an assistant. Also, check out the companion study guide, The Leader Assistant Workbook , to dig deeper.

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Ep 263: Fiona Young on AI and the Future of the EA Role

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 17, 2024

––– THE LEADER ASSISTANT PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP To learn more about how you can join growth-minded Leader Assistants, check out our Leader Assistant Premium Membership for ongoing training, coaching, and community.

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Ep 225: Leigh Felton on the Chief of Staff Role and Responsible AI

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

JUNE 25, 2023

ezCater’s simple-to-use platform provides a network of over 100,000 restaurants nationwide, business-grade reliability, food spend management tools, and 24/7 support from their highly trained customer service team. LEADERSHIP QUOTE A good Chief of Staff makes the job look easy. A good CEO knows that it’s not.

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Ep 259: Mary Rabin – Personal Assistant to the CEO of Hello Heart

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

––– THE LEADER ASSISTANT PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP To learn more about how you can join growth-minded Leader Assistants, check out our Leader Assistant Premium Membership for ongoing training, coaching, and community.

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Ep 251: Maria Smith on the Science and Benefits of Goal-Setting

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

DECEMBER 24, 2023

After 18 years of award-winning success in the corporate space, working as a sales leader for Fortune 500 companies across three different industries, Maria brings her unparalleled combination of experience to her proprietary process and interactive trainings, helping companies understand the science and benefits of goal-setting for their employees.

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Ep 214: Hallie Warner – Co-Author of The Founder & The Force Multiplier: How Entrepreneurs and Executive Assistants Achieve More Together

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

APRIL 9, 2023

Naval Ravikant CONNECT WITH HALLIE Hallie on LinkedIn Founder and Force Multiplier Website The Founder & Force Multiplier Book Episode 17 of The Leader Assistant Podcast ABOUT HALLIE HALLIE WARNER serves as Chief of Staff to the Founder and CEO of Adam Hergenrother Companies. It might as well be me.

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Ep 139: Crystal Esquivel & Alessandra Thomas – Cofounders of Cleverly

Go Burrows

OCTOBER 31, 2021

Crystal Esquivel and Alessandra Thomas are longtime executive assistants who co-founded the Cleverly newsletter, where they love to curate resources for the EA community, create tools and downloads to share, and encourage positive, confident workstyles. Download Cleverly’s free gift guide here ! THE LEADER ASSISTANT BOOK.

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Ep 258: Vitale Hardin on Overcoming Perfectionism

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

CONNECT WITH VITALE Vitale on LinkedIn thehardingroup.co/ Facebook Instagram Vitale’s book – Addicted to Perfect ABOUT VITALE Vitale Buford Hardin, leading expert in Perfectionism and how it permeates corporate culture and individual performance, is the President and CEO of The Hardin Group.

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Ep 260: Navigating the EA and Chief of Staff Relationship with Maggie Olson

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

––– THE LEADER ASSISTANT PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP To learn more about how you can join growth-minded Leader Assistants, check out our Leader Assistant Premium Membership for ongoing training, coaching, and community.

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7 Goals to Invigorate Your Career in the New Year

All Things Admin

DECEMBER 29, 2022

You can get started on this process by downloading this free resource: From Reactive to Proactive: Creating Your Strategic Administrative Career Plan. Attend a training event or workshop. Training events, workshops, and webinars abound! If all else fails, pick up a book! training opportunities available.

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Ep 185: Calendar Management for Executive Assistants

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022

Don’t forget to download the entire audiobook here. 1 Amazon Bestselling book – The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of a Confident, Game-Changing Assistant. THE LEADER ASSISTANT BOOK. If you’re not an audiobook fan, you can always grab the paperback or eBook versions here. CONNECT WITH ME (JEREMY BURROWS).

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Ep 184: How to Build a Winning Partnership with Your Executive

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

Be sure to download the entire audiobook here. 1 Amazon Bestselling book – The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of a Confident, Game-Changing Assistant. To learn more about how you can join the now 200+ growth-minded Leader Assistants, check out our Leader Assistant Premium Membership for ongoing training, coaching, and community.

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Ep 211: Jessica McBride on ChatGPT, Emotional Intelligence, Finding Your Voice, and Vulnerability

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 19, 2023

Brené Brown CONNECT WITH JESSICA Jessica on LinkedIn chatGPT Resource from Jessica chatgptforexecutiveassistants.com chatGPT book ABOUT JESSICA Jessica McBride is an emotionally intelligent and organized business partner with over 10 years of experience in supporting executives.

2021

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Ep 249: Izzy Gousby on Managing a Team of Assistants and Cultivating Confidence

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

DECEMBER 10, 2023

There, she mentors and trains over 12 executive and senior administrative assistants. ezCater’s simple-to-use platform provides a network of over 100,000 restaurants nationwide, business-grade reliability, food spend management tools, and 24/7 support from their highly trained customer service team.

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Ep 122: Stephanie Slagle – Executive Operations Director at MountainSeed

Go Burrows

JULY 4, 2021

It’s called Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) and you can find out more and download free tools at eosworldwide.com. EOS Level 10 (L10) Meeting Agenda download and includes a video walkthrough – [link]. THE LEADER ASSISTANT BOOK. RESOURCES MENTIONED. LEADER ASSISTANT LIVE EVENTS.

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Ep 210: Lexi Gunther – Executive Support Team Manager and Executive Assistant to the Head of Product at Cedar

LEADERASSISTANT.COM

MARCH 12, 2023

ezCater’s simple-to-use platform provides a network of over 100,000 restaurants nationwide, business-grade reliability, food spend management tools, and 24/7 support from their highly trained customer service team. Also, check out the companion study guide, The Leader Assistant Workbook , to dig deeper.

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2020 Training Opportunities for Administrative Assistants

Ep 105: Kathy Goughenour – Founder of Virtual Expert Training

Trending Sources

Ep 126: Ask Me Anything – Questions About The Leader Assistant Book

How to Build a Business Case for Training Requests

Ep 239: Lucy Brazier – Author of The Modern-Day Assistant

12 Last-Minute Gift Ideas For Digital Nomads

Ep 269: Beth Portesi – Lead Executive Assistant at Fivetran

Ep 265: Wesley Tran on Seeking Learning Opportunities as an Assistant

Ep 133: Why I Chose the Rope and Carabiner Image for the Cover of The Leader Assistant Book

Ep 264: Rachel Bennett on Serving the Work

Ep 238: Concetta Green – Chief of Staff at Harvard Business Publishing

Ep 246: Jared Kleinert – CEO of Offsite

Ep 267: Business Planning and Building an Effective Rhythm of Business with Maggie Olson

Ep 254: Ciara Trotman on Forming Professional Relationships and Career Paths for Assistants

Ep 253: Amaia Arruabarrena – Former Executive Assistant to the CEO of ezCater

Ep 252: Sage Johnson – Executive Assistant to the Co-CEOs of Catamount Constructors

Ep 235: Jodi Reed on How Drag Racing Makes Her a Better Assistant

Ep 262: The Power of Networking with Maggie Olson

Ep 255: Maggie Olson Walks Through the Nova Chief of Staff Course

Ep 234: Sarah Abbott – Executive Assistant to the CEO of Utz Brands

Ep 250: Leslie Martinez on How to Land Your Ideal EA Role

Ep 256: Ellen Richards on Career Pivots and Resilience in Job Seeking

Ep 248: Cathy Rong – Chief of Staff for Questlove

Ep 245: Natalie Lee – Senior Executive Assistant and EA Manager at Atlassian

Ep 261: Cara Silverman – Manager, Executive Support at Duolingo

Cynthia Breazeal Is Making AI Fun and Educational for Kids

Ep 257: From EA to Chief of Staff – How to Level Up with Maggie Olson

Ep 232: Eryn Anitavi on Relationship Management and the Trending Transition from Executive Assistant to Chief of Staff

Ep 240: Joe Rare on Email Management and Working with a Virtual Assistant Team

Ep 263: Fiona Young on AI and the Future of the EA Role

Ep 225: Leigh Felton on the Chief of Staff Role and Responsible AI

Ep 259: Mary Rabin – Personal Assistant to the CEO of Hello Heart

Ep 251: Maria Smith on the Science and Benefits of Goal-Setting

Ep 214: Hallie Warner – Co-Author of The Founder & The Force Multiplier: How Entrepreneurs and Executive Assistants Achieve More Together

Ep 139: Crystal Esquivel & Alessandra Thomas – Cofounders of Cleverly

Ep 258: Vitale Hardin on Overcoming Perfectionism

Ep 260: Navigating the EA and Chief of Staff Relationship with Maggie Olson

7 Goals to Invigorate Your Career in the New Year

Ep 185: Calendar Management for Executive Assistants

Ep 184: How to Build a Winning Partnership with Your Executive

Ep 211: Jessica McBride on ChatGPT, Emotional Intelligence, Finding Your Voice, and Vulnerability

Ep 249: Izzy Gousby on Managing a Team of Assistants and Cultivating Confidence

Ep 122: Stephanie Slagle – Executive Operations Director at MountainSeed

Ep 210: Lexi Gunther – Executive Support Team Manager and Executive Assistant to the Head of Product at Cedar

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