Episode 72 • 12/28/2023

Looking Back on a Year of Associations Thrive Episodes with Leah, Joanna and Ray

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In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda checks in with Leah Monica, Director of Marketing at Matrix Group International and Ray Stankiewicz, Director of Client Services. They look back on a year of Associations Thrive podcast episodes. They discuss:

  • Their favorite podcasts, outside of Associations Thrive

  • Episodes that stood out for them this year

  • Episodes that surprised them

  • Key themes that echoed through multiple episodes, including:

    • The theme of the importance of having a great culture in order to have a high-performing organization

    • Governance and the importance of having great Board-staff relations

    • Organization rebranding and website redesigns

    • How associations and nonprofits helped the US navigate and overcome the pandemic

We’re looking forward to another great year of CEOs sharing their journeys and the things that their organizations are doing to thrive.

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About Associations Thrive

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 that demonstrates how they’re serving their members, impacting their industry, and ultimately changing the world. Every guest is an association Chief Executive, Executive Director or President. We’re here to help amplify their stories so all associations can learn and thrive, together.

If you and your organization have a great story,  apply to be on Associations Thrive!