Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Matthew Emerzian, keynote speaker, bestselling author, and Founder and CEO of Every Monday Matters, who highlights his new book “Make It Matter: Unlocking Human Potential Through the Mattering Mindset” which releases May 5th. Matthew was in Memphis to keynote the AutoZone hosted cityCURRENT signature speaker series event on January 23, 2026. During the interview, Matthew shares his personal journey from working in the music industry to founding Every Monday Matters, a nonprofit focused on helping people find purpose and meaning in their lives. He explains how the organization has expanded to include K-12 education programs across 50 states and 7 countries, corporate leadership development, and a senior living program.
Matthew discusses his approach to keynote speaking, where he emphasizes practical takeaways with inspirational storytelling, and his development of the Mattering Mindset Framework to help individuals and organizations improve culture and engagement. The conversation covers Matthew’s experience working with major companies like Google, Zoom, and Microsoft, and includes examples of how his work has created meaningful impact in both personal and professional settings. Matthew discusses his new book “Make It Matter: Unlocking Human Potential Through the Mattering Mindset,” which will be released on May 5th. He explains that the book was written to address the weight people are feeling in the workplace, particularly after COVID and with AI, and to provide practical tools based on the Mattering Mindset Framework that his organization Every Monday Matters has developed over 19 years. Matthew shares personal stories from implementing this framework, including instances where it helped employees become better husbands or prevented a suicide attempt, demonstrating how the concept applies both professionally and personally. The book is available for pre-order on Amazon and other websites, with bulk orders recommended to be directed to Matthew directly at matthew@everymondaymatters.com.
Visit https://www.everymondaymatters.com/ to learn more about Every Monday Matters. Visit https://www.matthewemerzian.com to learn more and connect with Matthew Emerzian.
