In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda sat down with fellow association podcasters:

• Dave Coriale, President of Delcor Technology Solutions and host of Reboot IT
• KiKi L’Italien, Founder of Amplified Growth and former host of Association Chat
• Ben Muscolino, CEO of Breezio and AMS Geek and host of The Association Podcast
• Dave Will, CEO of PropFuel and host of Association Strong

They discuss:

• Their first concerts and how music shaped their identities.
• The books and podcasts that recently inspired them and sparked deep reflection.
• How they stay fresh and energized in an industry where many burn out.
• Personal stories of reinvention, introspection, and professional purpose.
• How slowing down, exercising, or leaning into purpose keeps them going.
• What they're working on now — from AI projects to book writing to redefining legacies.
• What they’re proud of in their association work.
• How connecting with others can be one of the most rewarding aspects of the work.
• Their love for the association community and the power of genuine conversations.

References:

• Change Your Story, Change Your Life
• The Annotated Alice by Lewis Carroll
• The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz
• The Telepathy Tapes podcast