Matthew Emerzian

He had the dream job. The music industry. Celebrity clients. VIP events. Success by every traditional measure.Then at 31, while tying his shoes on a Monday morning, Matthew Emerzian thought he was having a heart attack.It wasn't a heart attack. It was the beginning of a battle with severe anxiety, depression, and a life-changing realization: everything he thought mattered didn't. In this episode of Leaders Creating Rukus, Aashi sits down with Matthew Emerzian, 4x best-selling author, keynote speaker, and Founder & CEO of Every Monday Matters, a movement helping millions of students, educators, employees, and seniors rediscover why they matter.From managing bands and working with some of the biggest names in music to building a global mission around belonging, purpose, and mental health, Matthew shares the journey that transformed his life and inspired his newest book, Make It Matter.In this episode, Matthew opens up about:🔸 Why achievement and success don't always create fulfillment🔸 The surprising lesson his therapist taught him that changed everything🔸 How helping others helped him find himself again🔸 The power of mattering, to yourself, to others, and to the world🔸 Why meaningful human connection may be the answer we're all searching forIf you've ever questioned your purpose, struggled with burnout, or wondered what truly makes a meaningful life, this conversation is for you.