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Conversations with EricaSocial Media Strategy for Small Businesses That Want to Thrive | Amanda RussellOn this episode of Conversations with Erica, I’m joined by Amanda Russell, founder of Amanda Gets Social. Amanda works with CPG brands and small business owners to simplify social media strategy and digital marketing.
We explore growing a business over time, including parallels between entrepreneurship and gardening, such as consistency, patience, and trusting the process. We also talk about putting yourself out there while working through fear, using AI with intention, stepping away from screens, and building a social media approach that supports a thriving life.
Follow Amanda on Instagram at @amandagetssocial
2025-12-3136 min
Conversations with EricaBuilding Relationships That Last: Leadership Lessons from David HalbertStrong 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 Erica, I’m joined by my longtime friend David Halbert, a respected public service leader whose career has been shaped by values, relationships, and a commitment to community impact.
David shares how building and maintaining strong relationships has opened doors throughout hi...
2025-12-1843 min
Conversations with EricaEntrepreneurship that Moves People: Dot Fennell on Creating CargoBIn this episode, Erica Mattison talks 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.
This conversation highlights how aligning your expertise, priorities, and community needs can lead to practical, human-scaled solutions. Dot shares the origin story of CargoB, the growing role of cargo bikes in neighborhood life, and how simple tools can address real mobility challenges in cities.
You’ll learn about her approach to entrepreneurship, the operational model behind CargoB, and how she and her co-founder are workin...
2025-11-2136 min
Conversations with EricaEntrepreneurship that Moves People: Dot Fennell on Creating CargoBIn 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 to get around with kids, groceries, or gear without relying on a car. CargoB became their solution.
Dot reflects on how Boston’s strong ecosystem for small business owners, including Main Street organizations, gran...
2025-11-1801 min
Conversations with EricaBike Bus Revolution: Inspiring Stories with Coach Sam BaltoHost: Erica Mattison, Career & Executive Coach
Guest: Coach Sam Balto, Co-Founder & Executive Director of Bike Bus World
Welcome
In this episode of Conversations with Erica, I had an inspiring chat with my longtime friend and fellow advocate, Coach Sam Balto. Sam is a physical education teacher and the co-founder of Bike Bus World. While he didn’t start the Bike Bus movement, he has helped popularize it worldwide—bringing visibility, energy, and inspiration to families and schools.
By leaning into his calling, Sam has turned his passion for biking, teaching, and comm...
2025-09-2346 min
Conversations with EricaTrailer - Bike Bus Revolution: Inspiring Stories with Coach Sam BaltoIn 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.
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2025-09-1600 min
Career Practitioner Conversations with NCDACareer Readiness and Today's College Students with Mike Wysocki and Erica MattisonIn this episode Erica Mattison and Mike Wysocki discuss their work and insights on career readiness. Erica Mattison, an executive coach and author, integrates narrative assessment and strengths-based coaching in her approach, while hosting her own podcast. Mike Wysocki, also an author, discusses his upcoming book, which reports on career readiness insights gathered from college students. The conversation highlights the significance of developing soft skills, such as public speaking and teamwork, which are often overlooked in traditional education. Mike shares his journey and his passion for understanding job satisfaction, leading him to interview professionals for his books. Erica and...
2025-09-0925 min
Conversations with EricaBeing True to Myself: Jill Rafter on Consulting and MotherhoodJill Rafter, a Greater Boston–based edtech consultant and mom, shares how she began building a business that reflects who she is—while navigating professional transitions and new motherhood. We talk about putting yourself out there, finding rhythm, and taking action before everything feels certain.
2025-07-2436 min
Conversations with EricaTrailer: Being True to Myself – Jill Rafter on Consulting and MotherhoodIn 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. Subscribe now to be notified when the full episode goes live.
2025-07-2202 min
Conversations with EricaLiving with No Regrets: Diane Ivey on Her Values-Led CareerWhat does it mean to build a career with no regrets? In this episode, creative entrepreneur Diane Ivey shares how she’s led with values, taken bold risks, and continually reinvented her work to reflect what matters most.
2025-07-0141 min
Conversations with EricaChasing Your Now: Building a Life That FitsHost: Erica Mattison, Executive Coach & Motivational Speaker
Guest: Chuck Spidell, Entrepreneur & Creative
Welcome to the debut episode of Conversations with Erica. In this kickoff conversation, I’m joined by my collaborator and fellow entrepreneur Chuck Spidell, founder of Pooch and Zen. We explore what it looks like to evolve in both life and work—and how to create a path that reflects who you truly are.
Chuck shares his story of shifting from a Portland-based pet sitting business to building a product line inspired by his nature photography on the Oregon coast. Together, we unpa...
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The Voice of Job SeekersHow to Find Value While Unveiling Non-Linear Career Paths
I conducted another interview with Erica Madison of One Life Tools and EMCC at the National Career Development Association in San Diego.
Erica is a career coach and workshop facilitator at her company, Erica Mattison Coaching & Consulting LLC. She just published a book, “: “Clarifying What Matters: Creating Direction for Your Career.”
Highlights:
Erica discusses her journey into career coaching, which began through her job creation and advocacy for environmental practices at her university, leading to her role as a sustainability coordinator.
She highlights the growing opportunities in climate tech and sustainability across v...
2024-11-1212 min
Career BuzzWhat value exists at the intersection of Career Development and Artificial Intelligence?With all the buzz around AI, what can it do for us, practically, to help in career management, and job search?
To help us dig into this topic, Mark Franklin Practice Leader of CareerCycles and host of Career Buzz, is joined by two career professionals: Erica Mattison and Jim Woodbridge. The panel is also joined by FutureFitAI's Head of Growth, Priya Ramanathan (at 44 mins 55 secs).
2024-08-2859 minCareer BuzzWhat makes a rewarding career?In this episode, Erica Mattison interviews Dinuka Gunaratne, a post-secondary leader with extensive experience supporting the success of university students throughout Canada and the US. Together, they explore how to lead a rewarding career with the help of self-reflection through story telling, mentoring relationships, and feedback from trusted allies.
Through leadership roles with numerous professional associations, Dinuka is a major contributor to graduate student career development and student affairs. As a certified Anti-Racism Response trainer, Dinuka is deeply committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and belonging, informed by his experience as a first-generation immigrant and former international student. Currentl...
2024-06-2659 min
Your Happy HourEpisode 25: Cultivating a Proactive Approach to Your CareerHappy Friday everyone!Tune in to episode 25 and let’s chat about: Cultivating a Proactive Approach to Your Career.In this episode we are joined by Erica Mattison who is an Executive Coach, Certified Career Advisor and Master Certified Life Coach and who is supporting people to Lead With their Strengths and Cultivate a Proactive Approach to Their Career.We unpack topics like: the curious world of networking, work-life balance, understanding your life story in the context of career, living from one dream job to the next, em...
2024-05-241h 01Career BuzzReframing Challenges: Leveraging Strengths for Climate SolutionsSolving huge challenges like climate change presents an opportunity for each of us to draw upon our unique strengths and lived experiences. And that’s what Hessann Farooqi is doing through his career.
In this episode of Career Buzz, guest-host Erica Mattison speaks with Hessann Farooqi, Executive Director of The Boston Climate Action Network (BCAN), about the importance of relationship building and other valuable skills for leaders of nonprofit organizations. Hessann shares how he combines his passion for public policy with his dedication to advancing climate solutions on the local level.
They originally met when He...
2024-04-2459 minCareer BuzzAn Artist's Diverse Career -- From Higher Ed to Hardware to the CanvasIn this week's episode of Career Buzz, join Erica Mattison with Geraldine Barney.
Being an artist is central to Geraldine Barney’s identity. Throughout her career she’s discovered the personal importance of developing a creative practice involving a range of media from prints, to paintings, to songs. As she creates, she honours her Indigenous culture and connection to the land where she grew up on a Navajo reservation.
Geraldine’s career has included a wide variety of settings, from higher education to home improvement stores. Her passion for her craft has helpe...
2024-03-2759 min
Leading With HeartThe Road back to YOU - Interview with Erica CarrollEver find yourself lost in the whirlwind of life, unsure where you're headed? Today, I've got a story to share with you – meet Erica Carroll, an Air Force servicewoman who decided it was NEVER too late to find herself and a renewed sense of purpose.Erica navigated a lot of changes in her military career. Through a long military career, multiple moves, multiple assignments, becoming a mom, and lots of “life stuff” - Erica lost herself and felt an incongruence between her inner and outer worlds. Erica joined my Lead Your Life program in 2023, and it was...
2024-02-1439 minCareer BuzzDecember 27 - Career Buzz with Denise HagenCurious what it’s like to be a connector within the climate tech industry? In this episode, executive coach and career advisor Erica Mattison interviews Denise Hagen, Partnerships Manager at Greentown Labs, the largest cleantech startup incubator in the US. They discuss how she created a rewarding career and the importance of relationship building and communication in her work. Denise gives advice for mission-driven professionals who are seeking to make a positive impact on issues they care about. If you’re curious about climate innovation and ways to use your skills and interests to be part of the solution, this...
2023-12-2759 minCareer BuzzSeptember 27 - Career Buzz with Maria DuffyNext month is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Erica Mattison speaks with Maria Duffy, who serves as the director of development at REACH, a Massachusetts-based nonprofit organization that provides survivors of domestic violence with safety, shelter, and a path to healing. Their community-based approach promotes healthy relationships, fosters collaboration, and empowers community members to be agents of change.
Prior to joining the staff in 2022, Maria volunteered for the organization for two years. She is responsible for strategizing and implementing a fundraising plan focusing on individual donors, corporate giving, foundation grants, fundraising events, and special campaigns. She supervises...
2023-09-2759 min
The Women's Vibrancy Code: Women's Health And Wellness w/ Maraya Brown85. Breaking Chains & Igniting Energy: An Unstoppable Holistic Lifestyle Journey | feat. Erica MattisonIn this episode of the Women's Vibrancy Code, Maraya is joined by Erica Mattison to discuss Erica's evolution from a determined business owner facing health challenges to becoming a well-being advocate embracing a holistic lifestyle. Discover her empowering choices, including dietary shifts, mindset revamp, and community engagement, leading to newfound energy, vanished headaches, and improved well-being. Explore how Erica's journey has transformed her coaching approach, empowering others to embrace authenticity and change. Tune in for an uplifting discussion that celebrates personal growth, holistic health, and the power of community. Also in this episode:
2023-08-2356 minCareer BuzzAugust 16 - Career BuzzIn this episode, Erica Mattison interviews with artist, entertainer, and restaurant manager, Ivanna Melay.
2023-08-1659 min
Find Your Dream Job: Insider Tips for Finding Work, Advancing your Career, and Loving Your JobHow to Reinvent Your Personal Brand for a Career Pivot, with Erica MattisonA personal brand is more important than ever in today’s job market, and if you hope to switch careers, your personal brand will be a crucial piece of the puzzle. Executing a career pivot is not as scary as it might seem, and something you may actually do more than once. The good news, according to Find Your Dream Job guest Erica Mattison, is that you don’t need to be a professional marketer to market yourself. Erica gives advice on how to build a work sample portfolio that tells your story and how to become a thought lead...
2021-05-1924 min