# 158. Joanna, Dave C, KiKi, Ben and Dave W, on Staying Energized and Reinventing Ourselves

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Podcast: [Associations Thrive](https://stenobird.com/podcast/associations-thrive-5756942)
Published: 2025-10-09T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.matrixgroup.net/associations-thrive-podcast/
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## Resource

In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda sat down with fellow association podcasters: Dave Coriale, President of Delcor Technology Solutions and host of Reboot IT KiKi L’Italien, Founder of Amplified Growth and former host of Association Chat Ben Muscolino, CEO of Breezio and AMS Geek and host of The Association Podcast Dave Will, CEO of PropFuel and host of Association Strong They discuss: Their first concerts and how music shaped their identities. The books and podcasts that recently inspired them and sparked deep reflection. How they stay fresh and energized in an industry where many burn out. Personal stories of reinvention, introspection, and professional purpose. How slowing down, exercising, or leaning into purpose keeps them going. What they're working on now — from AI projects to book writing to redefining legacies. What they’re proud of in their association work. How connecting with others can be one of the most rewarding aspects of the work. Their love for the association community and the power of genuine conversations. References: Change Your Story, Change Your Life The Annotated Alice by Lewis Carroll The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz The Telepathy Tapes podcast

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