In this episode of The Future Focused Admin podcast, co-hosts Jessica McBride and Candice Burningham are joined by Darcy Bennet, an accomplished Executive Assistant and Founder of DB Executive Services.

Darcy shares her extensive experience in event planning, from intimate gatherings to large-scale conferences, offering valuable insights into balancing creativity and logistics. She highlights the importance of communication, strategic planning, and vendor management.

Darcy also discusses overcoming event challenges, maximizing budgets, and the significance of building strong industry relationships.

This episode provides actionable tips for admins looking to enhance their event planning skills and showcases how event planning can elevate their roles and careers.

We loved chatting with Darcy and know you will too. She's most active on LinkedIn so connect with Darcy here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darcybennet

Also, be sure to check out DB Executive Services at: www.dbexecutiveservices.com

Stay connected with us on our social channels for updates on new episodes. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thefuturefocusedadmin and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-future-focused-admin to join our growing global community.

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Season 3 - Ep 2: Money Matters: Tackling Debt & Building Financial Confidence for Admins with Khadiza Ali from Changed

In this episode, Khadiza Ali, Community Manager at Changed, a leading financial wellness platform, joins us to discuss how administrative professionals can take control of their finances. Learn about practical strategies to manage debt, build savings, and achieve financial goals through automated round-ups and personalized approaches.

Khadiza’s insights are crucial for admins seeking to build financial confidence.

We also spotlight other influential women in the financial education space, including:

• Simran Kaur (Girls That Invest) – Helping women and underrepresented communities take control of their financial future. Visit Girls That Invest.
• Victoria Devine (She’s On The Money) – Empowering millennial women with financial tools. Visit She’s On The Money.
• Tori Dunlap (Her First $100K) – A money expert helping women build financial independence. Visit Her First $100K.

These experts are all working to close the gender wealth gap and provide accessible financial education, offering resources for admins and women to become financially independent and savvy.

How financially secure are you?

• Do you have an emergency fund?
• Are you living paycheck to paycheck?
  Join the conversation and share your thoughts on financial wellness with us on our LinkedIn page: The Future Focused Admin LinkedIn.

Stay connected for more practical financial tips and empowering conversations on our social media channels:

• Instagram
• LinkedIn

If you found this episode helpful, subscribe and share it with other admins who might benefit from these tips. Join the global community and elevate your financial confidence with us.

For feedback, ideas, or questions, drop us an email at hello@thefuturefocusedadmin.com.

Welcome to Season 3 of The Future Focused Admin Podcast Show!

We’re kicking off 2025 with an exciting announcement: the official launch of The Future Focused Admin Community! In this episode, co-founders Candice Burningham and Jessica McBride take you behind the scenes of this brand-new global network designed by admins, for admins. Whether you're looking to level up your career, expand your network, or gain access to cutting-edge resources, this is the community you’ve been waiting for.

What We Cover in This Episode:

• Why we created The Future Focused Admin Community
• What makes this community different from anything out there
• Exclusive benefits you’ll receive as a member
• How to join and start connecting today
• A sneak peek at upcoming events, training, and networking opportunities

If you’re ready to take your admin career to the next level, visit thefuturefocusedadmin.com and be part of the future of the profession. If you would like a copy of our Business Case template to help you seek investment from your workplace to join the Career Growth Hub or Legacy Builders membership tier, click here. Stay connected with us on our social channels for updates on new episodes.

Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn to join our growing global community. Remember, this podcast is all about admins.

Subscribe & Follow for more conversations that elevate, empower, and redefine what it means to be an admin in today’s world. Thank you for being a part of The Future Focused Admin Podcast. If you like what you hear, please subscribe and share with your admin friends and community. We welcome you all! If you have anything you want to share, have an idea or just want to connect, drop us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@thefuturefocusedadmin.com. ⁠