Today we’d like to introduce you to Eric Mill.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I started my career as a therapist, deeply invested in what makes relationships and connections thrive. Not just romantic relationships, but relationships between friends, co-workers, and neighbors. Our world is made up of the many relationships we exist in. Over time, I began to see the same patterns repeating in all of these areas; people want to connect, but they often lack the tools or language to do it well. Whether that’s because they didn’t have it modeled to them well, or they just continue to get in their own way.
This realization changed everything for me. I started to see the same relational dynamics show up in therapy rooms – disconnection, misunderstanding, unmet needs – these same dynamics show up in workplaces, teams, and communities. The cost of poor relationships wasn’t just emotional; it’s physical, impacting our bodies, and it’s organizational, where it impacts our work.
So my work has evolved from helping individuals and couples to helping people in whatever relationships they find themselves in – leaders, managers, friends, and communities. I help these folks build the relational intelligence that allows people to thrive together. That’s become the foundation for my company, Relatable.
Today, Relatable is about equipping people and organizations with the practical skills and insights that make their relationships work – at home, at work, and everywhere in between. Whether it’s through one-on-one support, leadership coaching, team offsites, our newsletter, or our educational app, we help people learn the hidden science of healthy relationships. My co-founder and I are obsessed with bringing science-backed learnings into daily life via practice and implementation. We love finding short, small, bite-sized ways folks can improve their relationships. We know this is the way to create lasting change.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
It definitely hasn’t been a straight line. In the beginning, we knew that we wanted Relatable to be a relationship intelligence program – something that could help people build better relationships in a way that felt practical and human (and not heavy or lofty) – but figuring out how to do that took time.
It took us over a year to design the learning framework, build the app, and create the 120 audio sessions that form the foundation for our curriculum. We wanted to translate years of clinical and professional experience into something that actually fit into people’s real lives; we’re talking short, meaningful, actionable. That process was exciting and took way longer than expected.
What got us really excited was when folks kept talking about their work relationships. We kept hearing ‘you should teach this to managers’ or ‘managers need this experience.’ That’s when Relatable @Work was born – an expansion of what we were already doing into the workplace. People spend so many hours at work, in relationships with others, that it was a no-brainer and an easy transition.
We’ve been able to combine my years as an HR Director with my co-founders’ experience doing advertising in a major company into something that resonates at all levels; from C-suite execs at major tech companies to startup founders building their first teams.
Every phase came with the stress of are we doing the right thing, have we made a mistake, how will people respond? However, consistently putting ourselves out there based on our knowledge has always proven to be tenfold rewarding. While there are moments of uncertainty and fear in trusting this entire endeavor, there are equally exhilarating times when we are surprised and excited about the work we get to do.
It’s been an unexpected journey – from being a therapist and HR director, to supporting relationships in therapy rooms and at large – but at the heart of it, my work has always been about the same thing: helping people get better at being with each other.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
At its core, Relatable is about empowering people to enhance their interpersonal skills, fostering stronger connections in various aspects of life, including work, home, and everyday interactions. We teach relational intelligence which is the ability to understand, manage and improve the relatinships that shape our everyday lives.
We think vulnerability has a branding problem, too many times vulnerability is seen as this deep, soul-exposing moment where we share all of who we are with the world. While that vision of vulnerability is fine, we think that model is outdated and has had its time in the spotlight. We are all about Vulnerability 2.0. Where sharing your favorite song, saying ‘Hi’ to a stranger, telling folks you don’t know how to do something are the vulnerable moments we are after. More micro-moments of vulnerability, of connection. These micro-moments add up. Connection doesn’t need to be all about depth, it’s about showing up for and with people in small ways over time that really make the difference.
What sets us apart is everything we do is grounded in real clinical experience. As two practicing relational therapists, we both bring depth and accessibility to our approach. Because we know depth without action isn’t helpful, and action without insight is just a waste of time. Our approach combines psychological insight with real-world application, so people don’t just learn about relationships, they actually experience them differently.
We now work with small to medium-sized companies that are seeking to invest in the relationships within their organizations, encompassing the entire person of their managers, leadership teams, or all employees. Folks who want to build relational wellness into the DNA of their culture. Through offsites, coaching, and consulting, or company-wide learning through our app, we help leaders set the tone for connection, trust, and belonging from the very beginning.
What makes you happy?
At the core of what makes me happy are the people in my life. My husband and two girls occupy so much of my time, and even more of my joy. I feel incredibly lucky to adventure around San Diego with them, trying new foods, exploring new spots, and making memories in these precious years. Watching my girls with their grandparents, cousins, and extended family never fails to remind me how connection is really what life’s about.
I’m also grateful for my community of friends. We show up for each other, for the fun moments and the hard ones. Whether it’s concerts, park days, or spontaneous playdates, those shared experiences make life rich. There’s something special about looking around and seeing my closest friends and our kids all tangled up in laughter and play; those are the moments that make me deeply happy.
In so many ways, it mirrors what I believe professionally too: that joy lives in the small, everyday connections. That’s the heartbeat of both my life and my work.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.relatable.app
- Instagram: @the.relatable.app
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-mill/
Image Credits
https://www.jilldennyphoto.com for park and coffee shop photo –
https://beccamurrayphoto.com for post it and window reflection shot
