We hear it all the time - self-confidence can take you further than you ever thought possible, it's mind over matter, get up and go for it. Yet somedays we don't exactly feel 100%. Erika is joined today with Lauren Le-Neou, an amazing young businesswoman and serial entrepreneur. In today’s episode, Erika and Lauren talk about how to find your personal 'why' to keep you motivated and building your dreams on days when you feel less than confident in yourself.
Apr 07, 2023•15 min
There are days when we don’t want to get up, don’t want to eat right, don’t want to work out. Having these slum days are totally normal. We’re only human and we’re not always at our 110%. And performing at that high level, mistakes are inevitable (and normal). Life is never meant to be perfect. So how do we get out of that funk? How do we not let mistakes define us? How do we keep our eye on our goal? Erika is joined today with the remarkable Pamela McCleod, founder and CEO of Pam On Purpose and...
Mar 31, 2023•20 min
It's safe to say that the last two years have been hard. Many of us have had to face difficult situations personally or professionally. Recent polls have shown that 75% of people have experienced anxiety and depression. We've all been there and it's ok to feel it all. In today's episode, Erika speaks to Catherine Moring. Dr. Moring is a registered and licensed dietitian, is board certified in advanced diabetes management, is a certified diabetes care and education specialist....
Mar 24, 2023•40 min
If you’ve felt like your stuck in a rut or are experiencing burnout in your corporate life, then this episode is for you. Erika speaks to Angelique Renae, a leading expert in Non-Toxic, Non-Invasive methods, services, products and procedures for Beauty & Anti-Aging, on how she made the life-changing decision to leave the corporate life and jump into the life as an entrepreneur. It’s not an easy journey being an entrepreneur but with the right support and the right path, the rewards are amazi...
Mar 10, 2023•32 min
We all have moments of negative self-thought or self-belief. It is as natural as breathing but how do we ensure that it doesn’t engulf us and take over us? Join Erika as she speaks to Ashley Lougheed, CEO & Founder of Girl Time, Inc – a community for everyday women and women in business – as she shares about how she started her business in the most difficult time for many us – THE PANDEMIC! Yet that didn’t stop her from creating and building a thriving community of everyday women and women i...
Mar 03, 2023•21 min
Many of us are always on the go. We have over 90 tabs open in our minds and we're just constantly trying to get things done from the time we open our eyes. Sometimes that leaves us little to no time to relax, unwind and spend with our family. Time is something we can't buy, borrow or steal. So how do we invest the time we have on ourselves and those in our lives? How do we stop our minds from running 100 miles an hour on work and projects, and just breathe? In this episode, Erika is jo...
Feb 24, 2023•30 min
Have you ever found yourself in a place in your life where you had felt that push to do that amazing thing but that little voice in your head is telling you you not to because you might fail? That people might judge you? That voice is coming from fear - and that is just human nature. But will you regret not making that big move? You never know how great something can be if you don't go for it. Join host Erika and her guest, Jaclyn Weiss as they drive the conversation today about the fear of...
Feb 17, 2023•22 min
As busy parents, it's common (and normal) to instantly react personally to your child's tantrums or dramas. And sometimes parenting can feel like a struggle. In this episode, Erika is joined by the amazing Adrienne Bishop, a Certified Positive Discipline Educator and Life Coach for Parents. Tune in as Adrienne shares how to tap into your curiosity to help you feel more in control of your life and deal with kid drama, tantrums and emotional breakdowns with confidence. Pro tip: her strat...
Feb 03, 2023•21 min
As we go through life, we’re bound to find ourselves in situations where our inner voice starts to speak. The Universe will guide you, they say. Are we listening intently enough? Or are we scared to follow and listen to our intuition? If you’ve found yourself in these situations before or if you have this strong, undeniable desire to follow your heart but don’t know where to start, then listen in because this episode is for you. Erika is joined by Darbie Angell, an entrepreneur, founder and CEO ...
Jan 27, 2023•33 min
Question - have you ever felt you've hit rock bottom, so bottomed out that it's hard to see the light? Know that you're not alone. Millions of women have felt this and the best part? They've come out shining and ready for what's next. An end is so often the start of something new (and something even better!). In this episode, Erika speaks to Camille Finan - CEO of Kitchen Remodel Rockstar and host of the Ugly Kitchen Challenge - about hitting rock bottom in her life. Cam...
Jan 20, 2023•33 min
Our minds are ultra-powerful. It can bring you up but it can bring you down too. If that little voice in your head sends you into a funk, what do you do? If your mind feels stuck in a project or in business, how do you get yourself unstuck? In this episode, Erika speaks to Denise Wiggins, a global executive in Travel & Health. They get into the gritty and speak about going off the beaten path to get out of your head and quiet the mind to navigate wall-kicking moments successfully.
Jan 13, 2023•37 min
Many of us live in a fast pace world. We juggle so many roles and strive to be great at everything we do. While there is nothing wrong with trying to bring our best to everything we do, sometimes we need to stop and remember that "we can do anything, we can't do everything". That is the motto Shoshana McNiel lives and strives by. As the owner and instructor at SoulBeat Studio and 6 ABC's fitness tip expert, Shoshana is upbeat and always showing up in her very best. In today&a...
Jan 06, 2023•38 min
Levelling up our life and business starts with our mindset. It’s how we feel inside and who we KNOW we are, that gets us the success we deserve. In today’s episode, Erika is joined by the extraordinary Bridgett Battles who works with women entrepreneurs and takes them from good to great, from great to phenomenal! Bridgett shows us that being crystal clear on who you are, the purpose you serve and the people you are called to serve, gives you power to succeed. From talking fashion to gaining busi...
Dec 09, 2022•24 min
As the saying goes – change is the only constant. Yet many of us think that change – personal change – is in the big stuff. Like running a marathon, changing a diet, but it’s not. Change is in the little things, the everyday things – we just have to be a little more intentional each step along the way. If you’re looking for a restart, a change in perspective, if you’re feeling stuck, this episode is for you. Erika is joined by Shana Francesca, Life Designer, Keynote Speaker and Writer. Listen in...
Nov 18, 2022•16 min
Life is not perfect. Sometimes we struggle and sometimes we fall. For many of us, we juggle so many responsibilities on a daily basis - work, kids, life - the list goes on. More often than not, when life gets in the way, we fall off - and that's ok. What's important is having the strength to get back on track and keep showing up. Listen in to today's episode as Erika and Marcy Siegal, an online coach at ihelpmoms.com, dive into techniques on how to get back up when life gets in th...
Oct 21, 2022•21 min
In today’s episode, Erika and Cassandra Bailey talk about everything self-care. Cassandra (Cass) M. Bailey is the CEO of Slice Communications, the founder and current Chairwoman of Social Media Day, Inc., and the creator of the “My Mom Is…” children's book series. She has been working in marketing communications for more than 20 years and has authored two books on the subject: Pay Attention! and Social Media is About People . That’s a lot on Cass’s plate and she shares with us the poignant ...
Oct 07, 2022•28 min
Join Erika and Secrets of a Supermom author, Lori Oberbroeckling, as they deliver some fun and real talk on doing hard things, navigating challenging times, and why habits matter! Listen in as they talk about why doing hard things and "sticking with it" has its returns. Did you know there are so many reasons why routine matters, and what it allows your mind to do? Be so good you look back and say "wow, how did I pull that together!?!" The steps to how are all in this episode....
Sep 02, 2022•25 min
This week's podcast is an absolute game changer!! Did you know there is incredible power in numbers - and specifically, your own numbers? Enter - numerology. In simple terms, numerology is the study of numbers in your life. From the moment we are born, we have a number stamped on that first day we entered the world. From there, numbers begin to build the foundation of our lives! There is power in numbers but how do we harness the power of those numbers for the better? Join Erika as she spen...
Aug 26, 2022•37 min
Erika and national speaker, author, and serial entrepreneur Stefanie Peters sit down to impart their collective wisdom on episode 19! Listen in and expect to learn: where growth moments can - and have - happened for women like you how to focus on impact and get rid of the anxiety why all bets are off on what you can accomplish and how to capture that feeling After this episode, you'll quickly see the person you're becoming on the journey is worth more than the goal - you don't wan...
Aug 19, 2022•27 min
We've all been there - a failed relationship, a failed business venture, or just simply a bad day. Failure is part of life's journey and while it can put you in a funk, there are lessons in those moments that we can take to propel us to forge forward. But how do we successfully move forward? Join host Erika and her guest, Jill Sherer Murray, author, TEDx speaker, communications expert and founder of "Let Go For It", a lifestyle brand aimed at improving people’s situation thro...
Aug 12, 2022•41 min
Success is more than just about how much we make, how many projects we close but it’s also about how many people we can help! It's about how lives we can impact and uplift. Jessica's remarkable story shines through in this conversation with Erika as this makeup artist, beauty enthusiast, and a cancer survivor shares her very real ups and downs on her road to success! Jessica speaks out about cancer awareness and feeling beautiful inside and out - wherever you are in your journey....
Aug 05, 2022•39 min
Fear - a 4-letter word that holds us back from becoming our true selves. We’ve all been there. That tiny (or loud, ear-piercing) voice that tells us we can’t do it, we can’t make it, that we’re just going to fail. What do you do to overcome that limiting belief? How to we break free from the shackles of fear? Join host Erika and her guest, Jessica Patzell, founder of “I Choose Hope”, a foundation dedicated to helping domestic violence victims and their families stay safe during emergency situati...
Jul 15, 2022•34 min
Join host Erika as she and guest Alicia Alaya have an in depth discussion on alignment, vision and going with your gut! As a childhood trauma survivor, Alicia adopted a growth mindset early in her life, knowing there was a choice to stay where she was or take quantum action to live a different life. Becoming the first in her family to graduate from College, she holds a degree in Business Management and Management of Information Systems, She speaks to us candidly about trusting your (amazing) int...
Jul 08, 2022•31 min
Join Erika and guest Lisa Hocker for some real talk on starting a business, staying in the game and getting to the other side of fear (spoiler alert - it's so worth it)! Harnessing the grit to follow your dreams is no stranger to Lisa, who took a brilliant idea from concept to market successfully. Impacting sales, direct sales and network marketing professionals everywhere is Lisa's latest venture, one that you want to learn about! Listen in as episode 9 inspires you to push yourself -...
Jul 01, 2022•27 min
Erika and Shannon sit down in episode 21 for some straight shooter conversation that you will want to be part of! Together they share openly about the importance of shifting away from the "badge of busy" to set yourself up for real success. True freedom! Join us as we encourage and empower women everywhere to take a timeout from the daily frenzy, a timeout to embrace serenity, and a timeout to reset for the rest of 2021.
Jun 24, 2022•34 min
Life isn’t a bed of roses – we’ve heard that so many times, haven’t we? And it’s true. Each of us are bound to face some wall-kicking moments in our personal lives and professional lives. But how many of us give ourselves the grace to feel the emotions that stir up inside us? How many of us allow ourselves the time to process these feelings? How many of us simply distract ourselves with work or anything else in order to avoid facing these feelings? In this episode, Erika speaks with Kim Wright, ...
Jun 17, 2022•32 min
Everyone is blessed with a talent. Whatever it may be, have you ever thought of turning that into a business? It may sound daunting but in this episode of Grit, Grace & Glitz, Erika speaks to Allison Farcus, founder and owner of SAUTÉ and SOIRÉE, on how she pursued her dream by tapping into her talent and passion. If you have ever been in that place, that funk where you just want to do something your passionate about but are either too scared or unsure of how to start, then this episode’s fo...
Jun 03, 2022•24 min
They say that when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Sometimes this is easier said than done. When we face challenging situations in life, it’s easy to get sucked into the negative. If you have faced difficult situations where you feel you can’t get out of, this episode is for you. Erika speaks to Lauren Masidonski, an entrepreneur, life coach and a fellow podcaster. Lauren’s passionate about helping busy women prioritize themselves through the overwhelm of life, so that they can have the li...
May 20, 2022•24 min
As we near the end of 2021, you may be asking yourself – did I achieve more this year than ever? Did I meet my goals, am I coming out winning on the other side? In today’s episode, Erika sits down with Alexis Ocampo, a renowned athlete with a string of accolades behind her: Senior Athlete and Assistant Coach for the AAU USA National Karate Team, 5-time World Karate Champion and 20-time USA National Karate Champion, just to name a few. They have a candid conversation around the mental checklist s...
May 06, 2022•34 min
Join Erika and guest Kristina Mohn for an engaging discussion about Kristina's journey through anxiety and depression - ultimately overcoming her battle with alcohol - to the other side with success and purpose. Now her healthiest self, she runs her own successful practice and spends her time being there for others - which is what truly fulfills her. Success! Listen in on episode 10 and be prepared for some real talk that will have you agreeing with Kristina when she says: "Get off the...
Apr 29, 2022•27 min
