EP65: This Is What I Want To Do Long Term

In The EA Campus Podcast Ep65: This Is What I Want To Do Long Term, host Nicky Christmas sits down with freelance Executive Assistant Kaitlin Bekken for one of our ever-popular Day in the Life conversations.

Kaitlin shares her journey into the EA profession, how she transitioned into freelancing, and what a “typical” day looks like when you’re supporting multiple clients across industries and time zones. From inbox management and complex travel bookings to using AI tools like ChatGPT to streamline her workflow, Kaitlin reveals the strategies and mindset shifts that keep her organised, productive, and effective.

In The EA Campus Podcast Ep65: This Is What I Want To Do Long Term, we dive into:

• Kaitlin’s journey into the EA role and her decision to pursue freelancing

• How she manages her day across multiple executives and clients

• The tools and technology that keep her ahead of the game—including ChatGPT and NVO

• Building trust remotely, setting healthy boundaries, and protecting your capacity

• Why problem-solving, resilience, and tenacity are career-defining EA skills

• Her advice for new EAs (including why “just go for it” might become your motto)

💡 EA Insight of the Week: Knowing your own capacity is just as important as knowing your executive’s priorities.

By the end of The EA Campus Podcast Ep65: This Is What I Want To Do Long Term, you’ll have a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to thrive as a freelance EA—plus inspiration to shape your own career path with confidence.

Whether you’re an in-house EA curious about life as a freelancer or a virtual assistant looking to refine your own approach, The EA Campus Podcast Ep65: This Is What I Want To Do Long Term is full of practical wisdom, humour, and reassurance.