AMC is pleased to announce the release of a new podcast focusing on career development in the association industry. Created in partnership with The Collaborative, a coaching, consulting, and education partner for associations. “Conversations by Association,” is a first-of-its-kind podcast that offers guidance and best practices from successful association and nonprofit professionals about career pathways, career advancement, mentoring, leadership, risk taking, job transitions, and leadership tracks. This professional development resource is ideal for anyone working in the association field who wants to advance their career or for those who just want to know more about the industry in general.

The first three episodes feature Michelle Mason, Paul Pomerantz, and a mid-career panel of Allison Lundberg, Evan Rotert, and Lindsey Josephs. They discuss rising in the association management ranks, having the courage to take calculated risks, navigating challenging situations, and leadership pathways. 

Steve Smith, vice president of client relations at AMC, and Christina Rowe, CEO and founder of The Collaborative, cohost the podcast. Smith says, “I am excited to give listeners the opportunity to hear insider advice from association leaders at the top of the field with whom they might not have the opportunity to interact regularly.”

Rowe says, “I enjoyed talking with all of our guest speakers and am amazed by the many insights and best practices they provided and the depth of expertise and passion they have for the work they do.”

Fans of the podcast can contact Christina Rowe via e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to provide feedback and ideas for the podcast or to suggest a guest on the show.

More episodes with insider tips from leaders in the field will be released every Thursday until October. To listen to the podcast, visit

• The Conversations by Association website
• Google Podcasts
• iTunes