Are you sick of being in debt, lacking confidence with cash, feeling scared of the b-word (that's "budget"), and/or just not thriving because you don't know how to break past barely surviving in your bank account? Founder of ChangeYourFinances.com, Charissa Quade, became debt-free in two years and accrued $80,000 in cash to pay for her husband's degree - and she's here to help YOU do it, too. Snatch her strategies, hear money talk with a Biblical perspective, and get your FREE GIFT to start your...
Aug 12, 2020•44 min•Ep. 35
Jackie Coban is one of the coolest people you'll ever meet. She's a triple-certified coach (life coach, NLP coach, AND Enneagram coach!) who helps folks reach goals through increased self-awareness and emotional intelligence. Today on THRIVE, Jackie is deep-diving into all 9 Ennegram types, from what they are and why they matter, to how yours makes you self-sabotage. Fair warning: prepare to feel SEEN. GET YOUR COPY OF CAFFEINATE YOUR SOUL: 52 MONDAY MANTRAS HERE: Amazon Barnes and Noble CONNECT...
Aug 05, 2020•47 min•Ep. 34
Want to go from overwhelmed to overjoyed? If you're a purpose-driven, motivated woman of faith, maybe you've struggled with a.) taking big risks, b.) overcoming fears or doubts in doing so, and/or c.) decision-making with God at the center of it all. Christian life coach Alexandra Kaval is on THRIVE today to help us break through all of the above, so that you can create space for grace in your life right now. GET YOUR COPY OF CAFFEINATE YOUR SOUL: 52 MONDAY MANTRAS HERE: Amazon Barnes and Noble ...
Jul 29, 2020•42 min•Ep. 33
Feeling stressed?. Leadership coach, consultant, and Amazon best-selling author, Stephanie Berryman, knows a thing or two about stress management. She's taking THRIVE listeners through some of her favorite secrets, tricks, and techniques from her latest book, Working Well: 12 Simple Strategies to Manage Stress & Increase Productivity . Listen in as Stephanie shares actionable strategies + surprising statistics on how our bodies react to stress, the role habits play (for better or worse), and...
Jul 22, 2020•46 min•Ep. 32
Pai and Christina Mushayamunda have felt the sideways stares and double looks of racism, being an intercultural and interracial couple in Tennessee. But they're fighting the good fight and using righteous anger to help make right and make change to systemic racism in America. The married hosts of The Culture Talk Collective are here to talk about what racial reconciliation REALLY looks like, what it means to lament, and how to become a thriving ally for the Black Community. GET YOUR COPY OF CAFF...
Jul 15, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 31
After years of being in an abusive relationship and gaining 150+ pounds, Courtney Davis changed her mind about herself and went on a massive weight loss journey to join a bikini body-building competition. After being in a horrific car crash, she manifested a new dream car. And after having NO external symptoms, she just received a life-changing medical diagnosis - but she's not simply surviving, she's thriving. Join us as we talk all about mastering your own mindset, what a healthy mindset pract...
Jul 08, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 30
From an infertility diagnosis to a miracle baby, and from barely surviving to thriving as a business owner to boot, Taylor Mobley knows how to hustle like a mother. Tune into Erica's candid conversation with her best friend on what navigating work-at-home mom life really looks like (because hint: it's not what Instagram shows), and what tools and tricks helped Taylor learn to give herself grace through it all. Be sure to tune into Taylor's new podcast, Hustle like a Mother, wherever you listen t...
Jul 01, 2020•54 min•Ep. 29
It's long past time for our Black sisters and brothers to have the ability to go from simply surviving to thriving - and if you've seen the news lately, you hopefully agree. In today's episode, Erica and her friend Davida have a candid conversation about race, to ask and answer the questions that many might tip toe around. As a Black woman in America, has Davida experienced racism firsthand? What actually is "white privilege?" How about the Black Lives Matter movement? What is a "microaggression...
Jun 05, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 28
Alabama-based social media influencer and podcaster, Rachel Awtrey, is a total ray of genuine sunshine - at first glance, you might not guess that she’s a military wife, that she’s battling infertility, or that her dad passed away a few years back. Grab a coffee and listen in to Rachel’s “big sis-like” advice, as she takes you behind the bliss to help you KNOW that you are not alone. GET YOUR COPY OF CAFFEINATE YOUR SOUL: 52 MONDAY MANTRAS HERE: Amazon Barnes and Noble CONNECT WITH RACHEL: Insta...
May 13, 2020•48 min•Ep. 27
We like our comfort zones like we like our beds — far too much sometimes. But really, nothing good grows in them, and if you’re waiting until you’re “ready” you might never start. In today’s episode of THRIVE, we’re kicking comfort zones to the curb - even if they’re confined to the couch right about now. GET YOUR COPY OF CAFFEINATE YOUR SOUL: 52 MONDAY MANTRAS HERE: Amazon Barnes and Noble SHOP THE THRIVING COLLECTION FOLLOW ALONG: Coming Up Roses the blog THRIVE Podcast Instagram Erica's Insta...
Apr 22, 2020•9 min•Ep. 26
This Quarantined episode of THRIVE features a special guest: Erica’s husband, Jamie! Listen in to a raw, real conversation at their kitchen table about the reality of working from home together now, and how they went from barely surviving, to kinda sorta totally thriving. GET YOUR COPY OF CAFFEINATE YOUR SOUL: 52 MONDAY MANTRAS HERE: Amazon Barnes and Noble SHOP THE THRIVING COLLECTION FOLLOW ALONG: Coming Up Roses the blog THRIVE Podcast Instagram Erica's Instagram Facebook Learn more about you...
Apr 15, 2020•38 min•Ep. 25
Lara Casey is no stranger to making things happen. As a mama, CEO, author, speaker, creator of PowerSheets Intentional Goal Planner and founder of the Make it Happen Conference, her life is a balancing act grounded in faith. Tune into Lara’s inspiring, rejuvenating words of encouragement for cultivating what matters most in your own life, staying motivated in your goals without losing heart, and turning continuously to God through it all. GET YOUR COPY OF CAFFEINATE YOUR SOUL: 52 MONDAY MANTRAS ...
Apr 08, 2020•54 min•Ep. 24
Have you heard? I WROTE A BOOK! Caffeinate Your Soul: 52 Monday Mantras is now available for pre-order on Amazon and Barnes & Noble online, and officially releases on May 5th. Come behind-the-scenes with me as I peel back the curtain on my actual process of writing a book, working with a publishing house, shooting my own cover, and more. If you’re an aspiring author, too, (or just nosy AF - I feel you), here’s what it took to bring Caffeinate Your Soul to life! GET YOUR COPY OF CAFFEINATE YO...
Apr 01, 2020•24 min•Ep. 23
Improv comedian, dad blogger extraordinaire, and new book author Andy Shaw is all about evening the playing field for parents - because dad isn't a babysitter. Here's how to have a productive conversation with your partner parent and gain confidence in your new role, so that you can truly thrive as mom and dad. GET YOUR COPY OF CAFFEINATE YOUR SOUL: 52 MONDAY MANTRAS HERE: Amazon Barnes and Noble CONNECT WITH ANDY: The New Mom's Guide to New Dads Instagram Twitter Facebook Website SHOP THE THRIV...
Mar 25, 2020•38 min•Ep. 22
The world is in uncharted territory since the spread of COVID-19, and with it has come the spread of fear, misinformation, and straight up panic. What can we do? What should we trust? In the midst of the madness, here are a few things you can take control of NOW to get out of sheer survival mode (literally) to get back to thriving - even in quarantine. GET YOUR COPY OF CAFFEINATE YOUR SOUL: 52 MONDAY MANTRAS HERE: Amazon Barnes and Noble FOLLOW ALONG: Coming Up Roses the blog THRIVE Podcast Inst...
Mar 18, 2020•12 min•Ep. 21
Amy moved from San Diego to NYC with nothing but 7 boxes and a dream. Could you do it? A senior VP at a luxury PR firm with a TEDx Talk under her belt, Amy has figured out a key life lesson: the finish line is a fraud. Today on THRIVE, we’re having a conversation about how to get off of the treadmill of life and focus on what really matters sooner rather than later. CONNECT WITH AMY: Sips of Sunshine Blog Sips of Sunshine Podcast Amy's Instagram SHOP THE THRIVING COLLECTION HERE GET YOUR COPY OF...
Mar 04, 2020•49 min•Ep. 20
What happens when they take away your safety net? You fly. Today on THRIVE, I’m talking with my hairstylist and friend, Mary Tomassetti - a 22-year-old prodigy who was forced to fly when a career move unexpectedly went south. Mary gets real on everything from what it was like being fired and starting her own thriving business 24 hours later, to following your heart no matter what others think. CONNECT WITH MARY: Website Instagram Mary's Instagram SHOP THE THRIVING COLLECTION HERE GET YOUR COPY O...
Feb 26, 2020•57 min•Ep. 19
How do you function when you know you can’t afford to fail? And how do you thrive while helping others literally survive? Today on THRIVE, we’re having a heart-to-heart conversation (pun intended) with top heart transplant surgeon, associate professor of surgery, and new author, Dr. Brian Lima. Brian breaks down some serious walls that we build as self-imposed limits and shares ways that we unintentionally sabotage our own success - listen now! CONNECT WITH DR. BRIAN: www.brianlimamd.com Heart t...
Feb 19, 2020•40 min•Ep. 18
We’re celebrating Valentine’s Day with two special episode of THRIVE with a new guest - Erica’s husband, Jamie! Listen in on their conversation from the kitchen table, as they A some personal Q’s on thriving in singleness and making the most of ANY relationship status. SHOP THE THRIVING COLLECTION HERE GET YOUR COPY OF CAFFEINATE YOUR SOUL: 52 MONDAY MANTRAS HERE: Amazon Barnes and Noble FOLLOW ALONG: Coming Up Roses the blog THRIVE Podcast Instagram Erica's Instagram Facebook Learn more about y...
Feb 12, 2020•37 min•Ep. 17
Beth Geddio is just a regular gal who believes that you really can be everything you were born to be and then some. In today’s episode of Thrive, Beth shares her heart for helping women become the best versions of themselves, and how two “normal” losses helped propel her towards her own destiny, which she has embraced with faith and fire so that others can have the courage to do the same. CONNECT WITH BETH: Beth's IG Be Great Events Site SHOP THE THRIVING COLLECTION HERE GET YOUR COPY OF CAFFEIN...
Feb 05, 2020•48 min•Ep. 16
Life, love, and the pursuit of happiness - can we truly have it all? In today's episode of THRIVE, we're having a conversation with Stanford-trained clinical psychologist, Dr. Wendy O'Connor, who uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Positive Psychology to treat stress management, anxiety and depression. Wendy is also a Life Strategist and Coach, and she's giving us her best tactical tips and tricks to be happier in everyday life and truly go from surviving to thriving. CONNECT WITH WENDY: Dr. W...
Jan 15, 2020•41 min•Ep. 15
It’s important to acknowledge + accept where we’ve been before we can plan where we’re going, so that’s what we’re doing now. Besides reflecting on my own 2019, I wanted to share a few questions that I ask myself in doing my own “annual review” of sorts, so that you can do an annual review on your own to evaluate your year as holistically + comprehensively as possible. There are about six “categories” that I go through in doing a personal annual review. Personal victories, personal shortcomings,...
Jan 08, 2020•20 min•Ep. 14
As a survivor of pediatric cancer, lifestyle blogger Chelsie Carr has already been through a lot. After suffering a miscarriage last year, she’s now in the midst of an infertility journey. Chelsie’s perspective is admirable, her strength is enviable - and she’s sharing her tips for getting through the toughest of times, especially around the holidays. CONNECT WITH CHELSIE: Chelsie's IG Hey There Chelsie SHOP THE THRIVING COLLECTION GET YOUR COPY OF CAFFEINATE YOUR SOUL: 52 MONDAY MANTRAS HERE: A...
Dec 18, 2019•34 min•Ep. 13
Today on THRIVE we’re talking ALL about the art of the negotiation. And to celebrate it being the 12th episode of the Thrive podcast, we’ve got 12 tactical tips ahead that you can use in your next negotiation, whether that’s in a month, a day, or in the next 20 minutes. Let’s chat negotiation tips for success, so you feel fully confident in how to THRIVE in your next negotiation like the badass that you really, truly are. SHOP THE THRIVING COLLECTION HERE GET YOUR COPY OF CAFFEINATE YOUR SOUL: 5...
Dec 11, 2019•18 min•Ep. 12
Magi Kernan is no stranger to having a lot on her plate; from a globally renowned photography business to a law school degree, she's been a multi-passionate person for years. We talk with Magdalena about choosing between passions, re-defining success, and learning discipline to time manage your ideal life. CONNECT WITH MAGI: Magdalena Studios IG Magdalena Studios Website Magi's IG Magi's Website SHOP THE THRIVING COLLECTION HERE GET YOUR COPY OF CAFFEINATE YOUR SOUL: 52 MONDAY MANTRAS HERE: Amaz...
Dec 04, 2019•28 min•Ep. 11
This week marked a not-so-happy day for our family. A year ago, Olivia had been transferred from a level 3 to a level 4 NICU because the doctor's could no longer "handle her." It was terrifying, confusing, frustrating, and challenged our faith. In this episode, we walk through how I was still able to trust that God is good despite all the challenges we faced during those 73 days (and after). SHOP THE THRIVING COLLECTION HERE GET YOUR COPY OF CAFFEINATE YOUR SOUL: 52 MONDAY MANTRAS HERE: Amazon B...
Nov 20, 2019•19 min•Ep. 10
From teaching to a corporate position to creating a blog, co-founding an online community, and becoming an interior designer AND a podcast creator, we talk with Annie about her journey and the struggles that ensued. We delve into how Annie redirected and reframed her mindset to find success and happiness. CONNECT WITH ANNIE: Style Collective Style Collective IG Annie's IG Annie's Website SHOP THE THRIVING COLLECTION HERE GET YOUR COPY OF CAFFEINATE YOUR SOUL: 52 MONDAY MANTRAS HERE: Amazon Barne...
Nov 13, 2019•48 min•Ep. 9
In this week's episode, we dive through each part of Rachel Hollis' Five to thrive; what they consist of, how to tackle them, and how to apply them to YOUR life. SHOP THE THRIVING COLLECTION HERE GET YOUR COPY OF CAFFEINATE YOUR SOUL: 52 MONDAY MANTRAS HERE: Amazon Barnes and Noble FOLLOW ALONG: Coming Up Roses the blog THRIVE Podcast Instagram Erica's Instagram Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Nov 06, 2019•13 min•Ep. 8
Join THRIVE as we chat with Dana Donofree, founder + CEO of AnaOno, discussing her journey with breast cancer. From her debilitating diagnosis days before her wedding through to the founding of AnaOno, an intimate apparel company catering to those who’ve had breast reconstruction, breast surgery, mastectomy, and other conditions. CONNECT WITH DANA: AnaOno Dana's IG SHOP THE THRIVING COLLECTION HERE GET YOUR COPY OF CAFFEINATE YOUR SOUL: 52 MONDAY MANTRAS HERE: Amazon Barnes and Noble FOLLOW ALON...
Oct 30, 2019•46 min•Ep. 7
If there was ONE word that you could eliminate from your vocabulary to make yourself feel more confident today, would you? We dive in to discuss what that simple word is + how using it downplays our potential. Take your life of being “just” anything to “just right” or “just enough” for whatever season you are in. Put these 3 simple tricks to use to get down to the root cause of feeling small + your justification of being “just” something. SHOP THE THRIVING COLLECTION HERE GET YOUR COPY OF CAFFEI...
Oct 23, 2019•14 min•Ep. 6
