Author and founder of Every Monday Matters , Matt Emerzian kicks-off TEDx San Diego 2012 by sharing his personal journey of losing himself in the world of music and Hollywood to finding meaning through service. From boardrooms to classrooms to prison cells, Matt has found that the catalyst to positive change in the world is in understanding that "you matter."


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