This week, Erika is joined by photographer and client Lily Tapia. Join them as they discuss what it’s like being a 0.5 Gen Latina, how raising her prices improved her quality of clientele, and how Lily started from the bottom and now she’s here! Lily, owner of Lily Tapia Photography, is a quirky Latina photographer for chic, bold, and joyful souls. She's based in Southern Cali but is more than passport-ready to photograph anywhere in the world. Lily's obsession with art and fashion inspires her ...
Dec 20, 2022•54 min
This week, Erika is back with a solo episode, join her as she discusses dealing with family triggers during the holidays, why hurt people hurt people, and how you can’t change other people but you can change yourself! Connect with GUEST: Instagram @guest TikTok @guest Website: www.theerikacruz.com The article referred to during the episode: Why Our Family Triggers Us and What to Do Follow Erika on: Instagram @theerikacruz TikTok @theerikacruz LinkedIn How to work with Erika: Apply for private co...
Dec 13, 2022•27 min•Ep. 41
This week our host Erika is joined by, the salary slayer herself Evie, in honor of Latina Equal Pay Day! Join them as they discuss money trauma, how you can negotiate for yourself, and why the pay gap is even greater with EDUCATED LATINAS! Evie Prete, Salary Negotiation Coach, is your local Chingona helping people tap into their inner dopeness via salary negotiations. She is a first-gen college graduate, Latina, engineer, entrepreneur, and business owner. She works with people who desire to brea...
Dec 06, 2022•50 min•Ep. 40
This week, Erika finally shares the vet story she has been teasing on her IG story. She details and shares what lessons she learned for her own business and how you can apply it to yours as well! Website: www.theerikacruz.com Follow Erika on: Instagram @theerikacruz TikTok @theerikacruz LinkedIn How to work with Erika: Apply for private coaching with Erika here . Join the waitlist for Courage Driven Latina here ....
Nov 29, 2022•21 min•Ep. 39
This week Erika has a special treat, not only is she sharing how visualization has changed her life, but she is also guiding you through one! Find a comfy, quiet spot and join our host as she shares her visualization exercise and reflection prompts. Guided Visualization: 10:56 Reflection Prompts (21:09): During the Visualization, I saw? Who was in my life? Who was not in my life? The messages that my higher self had for me are? The action that I will take to achieve my goals are? Website: www.th...
Nov 22, 2022•25 min
In this week’s episode, Erika is joined by the Founder and CEO of Rizo’s Curls, Julissa Prado. Listen in as they discuss manifestation and mindfulness within business, plus you’ll get to hear Julissa share the origin story of Rizo’s Curls and the 3 business tips she would give herself if she was at the beginning of her journey. Connect with Julissa: Instagram @julissa_prado Instagram @rizoscurls Website: www.theerikacruz.com Follow Erika on: Instagram @theerikacruz TikTok @theerikacruz LinkedIn ...
Nov 15, 2022•49 min•Ep. 37
This week Erika is joined by Liz Fernandez a fellow coach. Join them as they discuss identity and how it relates to business, tug of war with courage, and why community is really the key! Liz Fernandez is a Therapist turned Multi-6 Figure Identity & Business Coach. She is the founder of Aligned Coaching AND the podcast host of Latina CEO Identity. She helps Latinas become 9-5 optional by helping them start and grow their coaching businesses and start booking their first 4-figure clients. Con...
Nov 08, 2022•40 min•Ep. 36
In today’s episode, Erika has Samantha back on the pod, you may remember her from EP 12 (if not you should definitely check it out). Join them as they discuss giving your past self grace for the mistakes made, why staying stagnant is scarier than pivoting, and how mindset rules everything! Samantha is a Longevity & Wellness Coach (BSN, RN), and multifaceted Latina who is passionate about making wellness both sustainable and culturally relevant. After three years of working as a Registered Nu...
Nov 01, 2022•58 min•Ep. 35
This week Erika is giving us a different type of episode. Join her as she recounts her recent 91K launch, defines “launching”, and tells you how her methods can apply to your business or personal life. Website: www.theerikacruz.com Follow Erika on: Instagram @theerikacruz TikTok @theerikacruz...
Oct 25, 2022•24 min•Ep. 34
On this week's episode, Erika shares her conversation on The Mujerón Podcast with Sonia Alejandra. Erika shares what keeps her motivated, and why she would go back to tech if needed, ad she asks the question are you bored or craving creativity? Buy your ticket to the Mujeron event here: Mujerón Movement 2022 Event Use discount code ERIKA100 for $100 off Connect with Sonia: https://instagram.com/mujeronmovement?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://instagram.com/thesoniaalejandra?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Websit...
Oct 18, 2022•37 min•Ep. 33
This week Erika shares her experience at the WeAllGrow Summit, what it was like to see her vision board come to fruition, and the full unedited story she shared at the event (14:30). Website: www.theerikacruz.com Follow Erika on: Instagram @theerikacruz TikTok @theerikacruz LinkedIn How to work with Erika: Apply for private coaching with Erika here . Join the waitlist for Purpose Driven Latina here ....
Oct 11, 2022•28 min•Ep. 32
This week, our host Erika is back with a solo episode! Listen as she shares some mistakes she’s made recently and some tips to get over feeling like a failure! Website: www.theerikacruz.com Follow Erika on: Instagram @theerikacruz TikTok @theerikacruz LinkedIn How to work with Erika: Apply for private coaching with Erika here . Join the waitlist for Purpose Driven Latina here ....
Oct 04, 2022•26 min•Ep. 31
This week, Erika is joined by the founder and CEO of Reina Rebelde, Regina Merson. Join them as they discuss the courage required to follow your heart in business, how to reframe your mindset, and why letting go of “perfection” can change lives. Reina Rebelde is the unapologetic woman who embodies and celebrates all her powerful dualities. She equally celebrates the beauty of her Reina and the fierceness of her Rebelde. Inspired by our collective experience as Reinas Rebeldes, Regina Merson crea...
Sep 27, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 30
This week, Erika shares her interview on the Latinas Booked Out podcast with Cat Del Carmen. Join these two amazing women as they discuss growing their businesses, and learn Erika's tips for not only your business but your life as well. Connect with Cat: Instagram Latinas Booked Out Podcast Website Connect with Erika Website: www.theerikacruz.com Follow Erika on: Instagram @theerikacruz TikTok @theerikacruz LinkedIn How to work with Erika: Apply for private coaching with Erika here . Apply for C...
Sep 20, 2022•59 min•Ep. 29
This week’s mini episode Erika talks about First Gen Guilt, why the fear of failure is worse than actually failing, and why there is enough success for everyone! Website: www.theerikacruz.com Follow Erika on: Instagram @theerikacruz TikTok @theerikacruz LinkedIn How to work with Erika: Apply for private coaching with Erika here . Apply for Courage Driven Latina here ....
Sep 15, 2022•13 min•Ep. 28
This week Erika gives us another sneak peek of her group coaching program in honor of the doors opening to her latest cohort. Join her and her fellow CDL alum as they discuss building confidence within your business, how to deal with familial expectations, and why you have to remember you’re the one with the sazón! Connect with Cynthia Garcia: Cynthia is the owner of Higher Frequency SKIN. Born and raised in San Francisco to immigrant parents, Cynthia jumped into the field of Law and started off...
Sep 13, 2022•57 min•Ep. 27
Erika is back with another Mini-sode! This week she talks about outgrowing not only your friend group but possible family members as well. Listen in as she discusses different ways this can happen, she gives you tips on dealing with this stage in life. and why community building with like-minded individuals is so important! Website: www.theerikacruz.com Follow Erika on: Instagram @theerikacruz TikTok @theerikacruz LinkedIn How to work with Erika: Apply for private coaching with Erika here . Join...
Sep 08, 2022•19 min•Ep. 26
This week, Erika gives you an inside glimpse of what you can expect from a Courage Driven Latina coaching call. Listen in as they discuss setting boundaries, the pressure of having kids, relationships between siblings, and how all of that can affect your business. Website: www.theerikacruz.com Follow Erika on: Instagram @theerikacruz TikTok @theerikacruz LinkedIn How to work with Erika: Apply for private coaching with Erika here . Join the waitlist for Courage Driven Latina here ....
Sep 06, 2022•53 min•Ep. 25
On this week’s minisode, our host Erika discuss the meaning of being confident and shares 5 tips on how to grow your confidence in multiple areas of life. Recommended Listen: Brené on FFTs Website: www.theerikacruz.com Follow Erika on: Instagram @theerikacruz TikTok @theerikacruz LinkedIn How to work with Erika: Apply for private coaching with Erika here . Join the waitlist for Courage Driven Latina here ....
Sep 01, 2022•15 min•Ep. 24
In today’s episode, Erika is joined by not one or two but three special guests! Join them, as they talk about their courage projects used during Erika’s coaching program, how to overcome fear within the unknowns of business, and Erika answers coaching questions LIVE! Angela Wong is the founder of Dandelion and Hope. She was born in Nicaragua and raised in the Bay Area by her two hard-working parents and is the youngest of five siblings. She is the mother of two beautiful children and a homeschoo...
Aug 30, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 23
Join Erika on her first ever minisode where she discusses her issues with tradition and how she handles“traditional roles” in her life. Website: www.theerikacruz.com Follow Erika on: Instagram @theerikacruz TikTok @theerikacruz LinkedIn How to work with Erika: Apply for private coaching with Erika here . Join the waitlist for Courage Driven Latina here ....
Aug 25, 2022•14 min•Ep. 22
This week Erika is joined by Elena a 24-year-old ER Registered Nurse, who took Erika’s program. Join them as they discuss how journaling has helped shift their mindsets, why it’s ok to sit still, and how to allow yourself to grieve after loss. Connect with Elena: Instagram @elenaaaaa_b Website: www.theerikacruz.com Follow Erika on: Instagram @theerikacruz TikTok @theerikacruz LinkedIn How to work with Erika: Join the waitlist for Courage Driven Latina here ....
Aug 23, 2022•41 min•Ep. 21
This week, Erika is joined by two alumni of her coaching program. Xiomara and Jenn discuss their experiences with the program and how it helped them on their paths. Learn more about our guests. Jenn Jamali is a first-generation Colombian/Iranian based in Texas. She works in tech and has a passion for personal finance and real estate. Two years ago, she made a huge mindset shift that changed her financial journey and is now on a mission to help POC take control of their finances. She joined Erika...
Aug 16, 2022•59 min•Ep. 20
In this week’s episode, Erika shares why courage requires vulnerability, why we shouldn’t want to be fearless, and how you can take courageous action. Website: www.theerikacruz.com Follow Erika on: Instagram @theerikacruz TikTok @theerikacruz LinkedIn How to work with Erika: Join the waitlist for Courage Driven Latina here . Apply for private coaching with Erika here ....
Aug 09, 2022•17 min•Ep. 19
This week, Erika discusses some major changes coming our way, how to continue on your path after these major changes, and why everything we do in life requires courage Website: www.theerikacruz.com Follow Erika on: Instagram @theerikacruz TikTok @theerikacruz LinkedIn How to work with Erika: Join the waitlist for Courage Driven Latina here . Apply for private coaching with Erika here ....
Aug 02, 2022•29 min•Ep. 18
This week our host Erika talks about feeling like you are behind on your goals, and what to do when you feel this way, and she ends the episode with action prompts and a fantastic affirmation. Action prompts 20:52 21:23 22:26 Website: www.theerikacruz.com Follow Erika on: Instagram @theerikacruz TikTok @theerikacruz LinkedIn How to work with Erika: Join the waitlist for Courage Driven Latina here . Apply for private coaching with Erika here ....
Jul 26, 2022•26 min•Ep. 17
This week, Erika shares her personal rejection stories, gives you four tips on overcoming rejection, and discusses how rejection can be a great thing. Website: www.theerikacruz.com Follow Erika on: Instagram @theerikacruz TikTok @theerikacruz LinkedIn How to work with Erika: Join the waitlist for Courage Driven Latina here . Apply for private coaching with Erika here ....
Jul 19, 2022•28 min•Ep. 16
Hello friends, in today's episode our host, Erika, dives deep and is answering listener submitted questions. Join her as she shares her point of view and experiences with subjects such as traveling, business, and life in general. Website: www.theerikacruz.com Follow Erika on: Instagram @theerikacruz TikTok @theerikacruz LinkedIn How to work with Erika: Join the waitlist for Courage Driven Latina here . Apply for private coaching with Erika here ....
Jul 12, 2022•46 min•Ep. 15
This week, our host Erika is joined by her good friend and business coach Dulce Toscano. Listen in as they discuss starting from fresh in their childhood homes, living a nomadic lifestyle, and how they no longer need that company card. It was never the plan for Dulce Toscano to become an entrepreneur. As the daughter of a single immigrant mother, she was on a mission to have a successful career by climbing the corporate ladder and she did. She was often the youngest and one of the only people of...
Jul 05, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 14
In this weeks episode, Erika is joined by her good friend, fellow business coach, and six figure CEO Cat Del Carmen. Tune in as they discuss comparisons in business, how they met and inspired each other to grow, and their personal journeys through running their businesses Connect with Cat: Instagram Podcast Website Website: www.theerikacruz.com Follow Erika on: Instagram @theerikacruz TikTok @theerikacruz LinkedIn How to work with Erika: Join the waitlist for Courage Driven Latina here . Apply f...
Jun 28, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 13
