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Community Matters Podcast

Amanda Pearson

Booking Overview

A locally focused community-affairs interview show featuring short conversations with Southwest Florida civic, healthcare, arts, banking, and business leaders. PR agencies could credibly pitch local and regional executives, public officials, nonprofit leaders, and institutional experts with a clear connection to community development or public impact; booking difficulty is medium because guests are typically senior decision-makers but locally relevant.

Metrics

Episodes: 25

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 123 subscribers

Instagram: 1.5k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

amanda@amanda-pearson.com

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Host

Amanda Pearson - Host of Community Matters Podcast, focused on connecting listeners with people and resources that can positively affect their community, families, and daily lives.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Senior leaders of Southwest Florida businesses, healthcare organizations, arts institutions, financial institutions, government agencies, and other community-serving organizations
Required Achievements:  
Leading a prominent local or regional organization, Holding senior executive or public-sector leadership roles, Demonstrated contributions to community development or public service

Recent Guest Discussions

Paul Hiltz - Healthcare Access, Regional Growth, And The Future Of Healthcare In Southwest Florida

Kristen Coury - Theater, Arts-led Economic Development, Tourism, And Opportunities For Collier County Residents

Amy Patterson - Community Growth, Infrastructure, Public Services, And Long-term County Planning

David Diamond - Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Construction, Investing, Company Culture, And Humanitarian Work

Garrett Richter - Banking Leadership, Public Service, Business Leadership, And Community Impact

Recent Topics

Civic Engagement, Public Service, Leadership, Business

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Community Matters Podcast
:

Immokalee: Celebrating Community, Creating Opportunity with Noemi Perez

September 30, 2026

Noemi Perez, CEO of The Immokalee Foundation, discusses the rich culture, character, and community that make Immokalee a unique and vital part of Southwest Florida. This episode also highlights The Immokalee Foundation’s work to expand educational and career opportunities for Immokalee’s youth, the transformative impact of that work, and the many ways individuals and organizations can engage in creating meaningful, lasting change in the community.Learn more at: https://immokaleefoundation.org

Building a Better SWFL: Lessons from Babcock Ranch with Syd Kitson

September 16, 2026

SWFL is changing fast. What can Babcock Ranch teach us about getting growth right? We sit down with Syd Kitson to explore the vision behind Babcock Ranch—and what its story can teach us about building communities for the future.We talk about resilience, responsible growth, preserving our natural resources, and what it takes to stay true to a vision even when the road gets difficult. From surviving major hurricanes to becoming one of the nation’s most talked-about master-planned communities, B...

Land, Legacy & the Future of Collier County, with Blake Gable CEO of Barron Collier Companies

August 24, 2026

What does smart growth look like in Collier County—and how do we balance development, conservation, and the needs of a growing community? We sit down with Blake Gable, CEO of Barron Collier Companies, for an insightful conversation about land stewardship, responsible growth, and the decisions shaping SWFL’s future.

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Community Matters Podcast
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How do I get in touch with Community Matters Podcast?

Community Matters Podcast is hosted by Amanda Pearson. Its publicly listed email is amanda@amanda-pearson.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Community Matters Podcast?

The publicly listed email for Community Matters Podcast: amanda@amanda-pearson.com.

How many listeners does Community Matters Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Community Matters Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Community Matters Podcast?

Community Matters Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Senior leaders of Southwest Florida businesses, healthcare organizations, arts institutions, financial institutions, government agencies, and other community-serving organizations. Common among recent guests: Leading a prominent local or regional organization; Holding senior executive or public-sector leadership roles; Demonstrated contributions to community development or public service. Recent guests include Paul Hiltz, Kristen Coury, and Amy Patterson.

How hard is it to get booked on Community Matters Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Community Matters Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Civic Engagement, Public Service, Leadership, and Business. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

amanda@amanda-pearson.com

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