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. ⁠

In this final episode, Candice and Jessica reflect on the challenges of 2024. A year that tested resilience and revealed the hard work so many admins put in. Burnout was a common theme, and we opened up about our own journey through a year of deep reflection, learning to embrace setbacks, and growing stronger through the lessons they brought.

Looking ahead, we delve into how the admin profession is poised to evolve over the next five years in an increasingly tech-driven world. From navigating the shifting landscape to understanding the profound impact of AI on the profession, we discuss the opportunities and challenges shaping the future.

Here’s what we cover:

AI’s Impact on Admin Work: Automation tools are streamlining tasks like scheduling, document management, and first-line support. Entry-level admins will focus on managing tech and automation tools.

Skills for the Future: Admins need digital fluency and foundational AI skills to adapt and thrive. Training will focus on mastering automation and overseeing tech solutions.

A Shift to Strategic: Support Roles are evolving from reactive tasks to proactive operational support.

Advanced admins will handle complex scheduling, predictive analytics, and hybrid work logistics.

Opportunities for Growth:

Emphasis on project management and strategic partnerships with executives. Diverse paths for growth, whether transactional or strategic.

We believe that the admin profession is at a pivotal moment. By embracing AI and new tech, admins can enhance their roles and stay ahead in a rapidly changing industry.

In this episode, we’re thrilled to share an exciting announcement: The Future Focused Admin is growing beyond the podcast! We’re bringing together The Tech Savvy Assistant Community and The Admin Collective Community under one unified parent company to create a vibrant new admin community.

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s to come:

Podcast & Guests: Ongoing interviews with diverse experts to explore the future of admin roles. Newsletter: Launching soon, featuring podcast updates, exclusive downloads, and curated insights. Microlearning Focus: Short, interactive sessions designed for real-world application.
Global Reach: Live and recorded content tailored for admins worldwide. We’re building a forward-thinking, supportive community to help admins thrive.

Membership:

Newcomers & Career Starters: Foundational resources for newcomers.

Career Growth Hub: Access to our Knowledge Hub with tools and insights for experienced admins.

Legacy Builders: Opportunities for seasoned professionals to mentor, teach, and leave an impact. So subscribe here NOW to join us on this exciting new endeavour:

https://www.futurefocusedadmin.com/launchlist

This episode is sponsored by Admin Avenues. The Admin Avenues network is a professional and lifestyle information platform, designed to assist admin professionals in finding relevant education, tools & systems, access to admin communities and more. They provide free access and support for admin professionals no matter what stage you’re at in your admin career.

Go to https://www.adminavenues.com and join the network today.