From EA to Co-Founder: How a 17-Year Partnership Built Trust, Leadership and Opportunity

In this episode, we’re joined by longtime EA-turned-cofounder Michelle Czarnik, whose 17-year partnership with her executive led to the launch of BOXMEDIA.io, a mission-driven storytelling platform. Michelle shares what it takes to build a high-trust, long-term EA partnership, one that evolves from support to strategic collaboration, and how that trust ultimately opened the door to entrepreneurship. We trace her incredible career journey, from working in Hollywood as Maria Bello’s assistant, to pivoting into tech, and now returning to her roots in estate management. Michelle also opens up about her passion for golf, the power of presence, and why she’s on a mission to get more women on the course. Whether you’re in the early stages of your EA career or dreaming about what’s next, Michelle’s story is a masterclass in reinvention, resilience, and leaning into the unknown.

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From EA to Co-Founder: How a 17-Year Partnership Built Trust, Leadership and Opportunity is an episode from REACH - A Podcast for Executive Assistants by Maven Recruiting Group.

This episode is 52:54 long.

This episode was published on Jul 22, 2025.

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