Sep 17, 2026 · not_requested
195. Sheri Jacobs, CAE, CEO of Avenue M Group, on The Unexpected Power of Boundaries, Smart Risk-Taking, and Innovation
- Duration seconds
- 2258
Podcast
Associations Thrive
- Author
- Joanna Pineda
- Feed episode count
- 195
Summary
This is Associations Thrive, the podcast celebrating successful associations and their leaders. Listen in as top association executives tell all, revealing the creative and innovative ways they’re increasing their bottom line, serving their members, and reimaging their organizations. The Associations Thrive podcast is hosted by Joanna Pineda, CEO & Chief Troublemaker at Matrix Group International. Joanna’s personal mission and the mission of Matrix Group is to help associations and nonprofits increase membership, generate revenue and thrive in the digital space. We believe that every association has a unique mission and unique story in how they’re serving their members, impacting their industry, and ultimately changing the world. Guests include top trade association, professional society, and non profit executives. We’re here to help amplify their stories so all associations can learn and thrive, together.
Episodes
Sep 10, 2026 · not_requested
194. Jana Darling, President of MGI, on Why Membership Growth Is Getting Harder and Making Your Value Clear
- Duration seconds
- 1804
Sep 3, 2026 · not_requested
193. Carlos Cardenas, CAE, President of Association Latinos, on Leadership, Cultural Superpowers, and Hispanic Heritage Month
- Duration seconds
- 1567
Aug 27, 2026 · not_requested
192. Cheryl Kreider Carey, CAE, CEO of SIIM, on Building Bridges Across Imaging, AI, and Creating a Culture of Belonging
- Duration seconds
- 1182
Aug 20, 2026 · not_requested
191. Angela Davis, CEO of SPR and Yasmeen Fields, CEO of SBI, on Becoming Independent, Association Autonomy, and the Power of Executive Peer Networks
- Duration seconds
- 1735
Aug 6, 2026 · not_requested
190. Phil Andrews, CEO of USA Fencing, on Growing a Niche Sport, Membership Models, and Media Partnerships
- Duration seconds
- 1883
Jul 23, 2026 · not_requested
189. Kelly Dooley, ED/CEO of ITEEA, on STEM Literacy, STEM Teaching Standards, and Non-Dues Revenue
- Duration seconds
- 2076
Jul 16, 2026 · not_requested
188. Nir Hindie, Founder of The Artian Part Two: How Business Artistry Applies to Associations
- Duration seconds
- 2259
Jul 2, 2026 · not_requested
187. Nir Hindie, Founder of The Artian, Part One: What is Business Artistry?
- Duration seconds
- 1874
Jun 25, 2026 · not_requested
186. Phil Goldfeder, CEO of AFC, on Responsible Financial Innovation, Creating a Standards-Based Association, and Staying Warm and Fuzzy
- Duration seconds
- 2051
Jun 18, 2026 · not_requested
185. Jeff Morgan, President & CEO of CMAA, on Community as the Secret Sauce, Member-Driven Growth, and Global Certification
- Duration seconds
- 1872
Jun 11, 2026 · not_requested
184. David Walsh, ED of VSAE, on Member Recruitment, New Member Engagement, and Learning Pathways
- Duration seconds
- 1921
Jun 4, 2026 · not_requested
183. Emily Bardach, Executive Director of AWPA, on Advocacy, Strategic Planning, and Building Momentum
- Duration seconds
- 1849
May 28, 2026 · not_requested
182. Celeste Warren, Founder of Destination STEM, Inc, on Representation in STEM, Virtual Access, and Building the Future Workforce
- Duration seconds
- 1400
May 21, 2026 · not_requested
181. Michele Jones, EVP/CEO of NIA, on Her Long Tenure, National Standards, and Member Value in a Consolidating Industry
- Duration seconds
- 1660
May 14, 2026 · not_requested
180. Wade Tetsuka, President of UST, on Payments, Peer Learning, and Education as a Bridge to Success
- Duration seconds
- 1527
May 7, 2026 · not_requested
179. Whitley Richards, CEO of Cause Strategy Partners, on Nonprofit Board Placement, Governance Training, and Leadership Development
- Duration seconds
- 1716
Apr 30, 2026 · not_requested
178. Michael Coleman, General President of SMART, on Apprenticeships, Member-Centered Benefits, and Advocating for Families and Communities
- Duration seconds
- 1814
Apr 23, 2026 · not_requested
177. Pamela Silberman, Co-founder, Board Member, and Treasurer of STANA, on Smell and Taste Disorders, Patient Advocacy, and Public Health Awareness
- Duration seconds
- 1735
Apr 9, 2026 · not_requested
176. Andrea Wood, President & CEO of ACCP, on the Business Case for CSR, Shared Value, and Building Member-Centric Community
- Duration seconds
- 2150
Apr 2, 2026 · not_requested
175. Eric Ellman, President of NCRA, on Building Trust, Turning Around an Association, and Elevating Member Value
- Duration seconds
- 1996
Mar 26, 2026 · not_requested
174. Gwyn Donohue, CAE, ED of ASAMW, on Small-Staff Leadership, Member Value, and Reinventing Governance
- Duration seconds
- 1253
Mar 5, 2026 · not_requested
173. Johnnie White, CEO of AACE, on the Endocrine Care Team, Patient Education, and Microlearning
- Duration seconds
- 1894
Feb 19, 2026 · not_requested
172. Bob London, FASAE, CAE, ED of Alpha Phi Omega, on Leadership Through Service, Capital Campaign Success, and Practicing Foresight
- Duration seconds
- 1951
Feb 5, 2026 · not_requested
171. Sherry Budziak, Founder & CEO, and Kevin Ordonez, President & Managing Director of .orgSource, on their new book, the RUG metaphor, the HEART framework, Leadership, and Culture
- Duration seconds
- 1546
Jan 22, 2026 · not_requested
170. Rebecca Achurch, Kelli Baxter, Carlos Cardenas, and Diana Lee Tucker, on the Continuing Importance of Community Groups
- Duration seconds
- 2203
Jan 15, 2026 · not_requested
169. Leakhena Swett, President of ILTA, on M&A Disruption, Strategic Flexibility, and Building Community During Conferences
- Duration seconds
- 1484
Jan 8, 2026 · not_requested
168. Matrix Group International, Inc. Staff on Turbocharging with AI, Storytelling, and Personalization
- Duration seconds
- 1655
Dec 18, 2025 · not_requested
167. Hank Dearden, ED of ForestPlanet, on Planting Trees, Community Impact, and Scalable Environmental Models
- Duration seconds
- 1962
Dec 11, 2025 · not_requested
166. Richard Roberson, President & CEO of the Mississippi Hospital Association, on the Changing Healthcare Landscape, Members Working Together, and Telling the Hospital Story
- Duration seconds
- 2125
Dec 4, 2025 · not_requested
165. Alissa McKinney, ED of Above + Beyond Cancer, on Survivorship, Transformational Journeys, and Building Community
- Duration seconds
- 1777
Nov 20, 2025 · not_requested
164. Rebecca Achurch, Gretchen Steenstra, Jill Treby, and Joanna Pineda talk about Championing Women and AWTC Advance 2025
- Duration seconds
- 1657
Nov 13, 2025 · not_requested
163. Addy Kujawa, CEO of AAOE, on Going Independent, the Entrepreneurial Operating System, and a Culture of Innovation
- Duration seconds
- 1589
Nov 6, 2025 · not_requested
162. Eric Rossen, ED of NASP, on School Psychologist Shortages, Advocacy, and a Culture of Empowerment
- Duration seconds
- 2182
Oct 30, 2025 · not_requested
161. Nathan Victoria, ED of SPA, on Clinical Personality Assessments, International Partnerships, and Being Filipino-American
- Duration seconds
- 2427
Oct 23, 2025 · not_requested
160. David Murillo, CEO of Compass Management Solutions and ED of WCA, on Private Equity, Rebranding an Association, and Creating Superior Experiences
- Duration seconds
- 1933
Oct 16, 2025 · not_requested
159. Bart Watson, President & CEO of the Brewers Association, on the Mature Craft Beer Market, Consumer Education, and Supporting Small Brewers Amid Tariff Pressures
- Duration seconds
- 1597
Oct 9, 2025 · not_requested
158. Joanna, Dave C, KiKi, Ben and Dave W, on Staying Energized and Reinventing Ourselves
- Duration seconds
- 2370