Episode 95: The Mattering Mindset, with Matthew Emerzian

In this episode of MindTricks Radio, I spoke with Matthew Emerzian, keynote speaker, author of Make It Matter, and CEO of the nonprofit Every Monday Matters. Matthew shares how a successful career in the music industry, working with some of the biggest names in entertainment, eventually gave way to panic, anxiety, and depression. That experience forced him to rethink what success meant and led him toward a life centered more on purpose, service, and connection.

We also talk about Matthew’s “mattering mindset”: I matter, you matter, and we matter. He explains how the choices we make, the attention we give others, and even small acts of kindness can shape how people see themselves and their place in the world. It is an honest and engaging conversation about moving beyond achievement, finding a stronger sense of purpose, and recognizing that the way we show up for others matters more than we often realize.