Conversations with Erica

Episode Description Feeling overwhelmed at work, even when you are trying to stay organized? In this episode of Conversations with Erica , I am joined by productivity coach and Certified Professional Organizer® Lisa Griffith to explore what it really means to get organized and why traditional productivity advice often falls short. This conversation goes beyond planners and apps. We talk about how...

What happens when your priorities and your calendar do not match? In this short clip from an upcoming episode of Conversations with Erica , productivity coach and Certified Professional Organizer® Lisa Griffith names a challenge many professionals experience. You say something matters, but your time tells a different story. That disconnect is more common than you might think. It is also where mean...

Episode Description What helps women become more visible, more confident, and more intentional in their careers? In this episode of Conversations with Erica , Erica Mattison speaks with Kimberly Paulk, founder of Purple Thread Strategies, about women’s professional visibility, leadership presence, self-advocacy, and the courage to shape an intentional next chapter. Kimberly shares how her own care...

Episode Summary What does it really mean to be in the people business? In this episode of Conversations with Erica , I speak with private wealth manager and professor Kashif Ahmed about the human side of financial planning. We explore trust, risk, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, networking, and the mindset required to build both a business and a meaningful life. This conversation goes beyond...

Episode Summary What does a thoughtful, sustainable approach to social media look like for entrepreneurs and small businesses? In this episode of Conversations with Erica , I speak with Amanda Russell , founder of Amanda Gets Social. Amanda works with small business owners and consumer packaged goods brands to simplify social media strategy and digital marketing. Our conversation explores what it...

Strong leadership starts with strong relationships. In this episode, David Halbert shares how values-driven leadership, humility, and long-term relationship building shape a meaningful career in public service. Building Relationships That Last: Leadership Lessons from David Halbert What does relationship-driven leadership really look like in public service? In this episode of Conversations with Er...

Episode Summary What does it look like to turn professional expertise into solutions that strengthen communities? In this episode of Conversations with Erica , executive coach and career development author Erica Mattison speaks with Dorothy “Dot” Fennell, a Boston-based transportation planner, mother of three, and co-founder of CargoB, the first on-demand electric cargo bike share in North America...

In this trailer, we hear from Dot Fennell, a transportation planner, mom of three, and co-founder of CargoB, the nation’s first on-demand electric cargo bike share. Her long-standing engagement in her community, from organizing a Bike Bus for her school to participating in city planning meetings, helped her and her co-founder recognize a clear gap in local transportation. People needed an easy way...

Episode Summary Sometimes meaningful change begins with a simple idea that brings people together. In this episode of Conversations with Erica , executive coach and career development author Erica Mattison speaks with Coach Sam Balto, physical education teacher and co-founder of Bike Bus World. Sam has helped bring global visibility to the Bike Bus movement, inspiring schools and families to rethi...

In this short preview, Coach Sam Balto shares a conversation with his son about the bike bus movement, explaining that you don’t need permission to make your community better. Sam is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Bike Bus World.  Learn more about Bike Bus World. Subscribe to get notified when the full episode airs.

Episode Summary Building a business rarely begins with certainty. More often, it begins with reflection, experimentation, and the willingness to take the next step before everything feels fully defined. In this episode of Conversations with Erica , executive coach and career development author Erica Mattison speaks with Jill Rafter, a Greater Boston–based edtech consultant, writer, and new mother....

In this short preview, I introduce my upcoming conversation with Jill Rafter, a Greater Boston–based edtech consultant and writer who’s building a business that reflects who she is. A former coaching client of mine, Jill shares how she navigated professional transitions during her journey to become a mother—and what it’s looked like to create work and a life that align with her priorities. Subscri...

Episode Summary What does it mean to build a career with no regrets? In this episode of Conversations with Erica , executive coach and career development author Erica Mattison speaks with creative entrepreneur Diane Ivey about taking bold risks, leading with values, and continually reinventing her work to reflect what matters most. Diane shares the story behind her entrepreneurial journey, includi...

  Episode Summary In the debut episode of Conversations with Erica , executive coach and motivational speaker Erica Mattison   speaks with entrepreneur and creative Chuck Spidell , founder of Pooch and Zen , about how careers evolve through experimentation, creativity, and a willingness to take risks. Chuck shares how his professional path shifted from running a Portland- based pet sitti...