23: Meet Mallory’s #1 Power Partner: Her Husband, Ryan Erickson

Ryan Erickson is my amazing husband, life partner, friend, counselor, and co-parent. In this episode, Ryan and I discuss his experience being the partner of a busy nonprofit leader, me. While we make a terrific team, it hasn’t always been an easy ride; especially when I became an Executive Director or when I launched this business! Tune in and learn what it is like to be the supporting partner in times of crisis, the hardest parts of our relationship, and how we’ve made it work through the years. Plus, we talk about Ryan’s giving and there are some super interesting takeaways from his lens as a donor!

Episode highlights: 

(02:14) - Who is Ryan Erickson? The story of how Ryan and Mallory met and their super-awkward first date.

(11:16) - A rock to hold on to: The ups and downs of being the supportive partner of a super busy nonprofit Executive Director. 

(17:54) - Launching a business with an 8-month-old: Ryan’s views on supporting Mallory to achieve her professional goals. 

(21:16) - Boundaries, capacity, and support: The biggest challenges in these types of relationships and some tips to make it work.   

(29:41) - From seed to changing society: Ryan’s opinion on the podcast, the nonprofit world, money, and scarcity mindset. 

(40:29) - Love, impact, and gratitude: Ryan’s giving and what brought him to approach the third sector so wholeheartedly.

(45:45) - A shoutout to Ryan’s favorite nonprofit …(or not)!