June 19, 2025 • 41 mins
Recorded on May 13th, 2025
In this episode of brAVe [space], host Britt Yenser welcomes Matt Pana for a conversation that’s part AV journey, part mental health reflection, and fully human. Matt shares how he transitioned into the AV industry from a background in music, marketing, and podcasting—and how he’s embraced his role by staying true to his punk rock, DIY roots. Throughout the episode, they discuss:
Connect with Matt Pana
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattpana/
Connect with Britt Yenser
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/britt-yenser/
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In this episode of brAVe [space], host Britt Yenser welcomes Matt Pana for a conversation that’s part AV journey, part mental health reflection, and fully human. Matt shares how he transitioned into the AV industry from a background in music, marketing, and podcasting—and how he’s embraced his role by staying true to his punk rock, DIY roots. Throughout the episode, they discuss:
- Navigating imposter syndrome and finding confidence as a “nontraditional” AV professional
- Balancing people-pleasing tendencies with the realities of managing demanding events
- Creating healthy boundaries while still delivering white-glove experiences
- How mindfulness, journaling, and therapy support self-awareness and sustainable performance
- What it means to be a mental health advocate by simply living the journey out loud
- ...and more!
Connect with Matt Pana
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattpana/
Connect with Britt Yenser
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/britt-yenser/
X: https://x.com/brAVe_britt_
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