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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 this episode, I sit down with the dynamic duo behind The BEA Network — Kathy A. Adams and Rhonda Augustus — two powerhouse executive assistants, leaders, and changemakers who are expanding what’s possible in the admin profession.

We chat about their inspiration for launching The Black Executive Admin Network, the importance of visibility and voice for Black admin professionals, and how their own career journeys led them to build the kind of community they wish they had.

If you’ve ever felt like there wasn’t space for you at the table, this conversation is your reminder that you can build your own — and invite others to thrive alongside you.

Connect with Kathy & Rhonda

Rhonda Augustus
Website: The Confident Communicator
LinkedIn: (2) Rhonda Augustus | LinkedIn

Kathy A. Adams, MBA – Your #1 Admin Advocate
Website: KathyAAdams.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathyaadams-mba/

Business LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gfTFvirN

The BEA Network
Website: www.thebeanetwork.com
LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14620215/

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"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 while managing total chaos, admin professionals often carry the invisible weight of everyone else’s emotions — all while keeping their own in check. Sound familiar? You’re not alone.

Tune in as I unpack what emotional labor looks like in our world, how it shows up day after day, the toll it can quietly take, and how to start caring for yourself in the process. It’s honest, validating, and a must-listen for anyone who’s ever smiled through the stress and said, “It’s fine.”

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“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 matters) and sharing local lunch secrets, I’m spilling the admin-side tea on how to make someone feel welcome and equipped.

Whether you're in the office or onboarding from afar, this episode is your reminder that when it comes to first impressions, we’re the ones who make it make sense.

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Visit the Have A Seat website for more episodes at: www.haveaseatconversations.com or even better, leave me a quick voicemail at: https://www.haveaseatconversations.com/voicemail/ and let's continue the conversation.

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