Speaker ~ Author ~ Coach ~ Facilitator ~ Podcaster
Bringing heart, humor, and hope to women ready to move forward
Now is the time to make your move.
This is YOUR pivotal point.
The voices in your head are lying to you.
It is NOT too late, and you are NOT too messed up or too far gone.
So many of us have spent years holding everything and everyone else together while quietly losing ourselves in the process.
Enough of that already.
I am here to help you let go of those limiting stories you've been believing about yourself and remind you just how extraordinary you truly are so you can move forward with greater alignment, confidence, and purpose.
And hey, we may actually laugh and have some fun along the way.
I’m here to tell you it’s time to overcome the self-doubt and negative self-talk
If you’ve spent years:
believing that you are not enough, no matter how much you accomplish?
carrying emotional wounds that have prevented you from fulfilling your dreams and goals?
feeling stuck in patterns, relationships, and thought spirals you do not not know how to break?
I get it. Been there, done that.
I fought my way forward, and now I’m helping others do the same.
It’s time to uncover and STOP believing the lies that have held you back and move forward with greater alignment, confidence, contentment, and purpose.
It’s time to get back to who you are meant to be.
The Real Deal:
Where Inspiration Meets Action
For a long time, I thought everyone else had life figured out while I was spending my time overthinking, holding onto hurts from the past, doubting myself, and trying really hard to look like I was okay.
You wouldn’t know it by looking at me of course. All my accomplishment-chasing and people-pleasing helped me keep all the yucky stuff hidden. Plus I’ve always had pretty robust bangs so those helped too.
That was until I reached that pivotal point -where you may be right now- when I realized I needed to find my way back to the real me.
That is what eventually led me to this work.
Now, through speaking, writing, coaching, and creating spaces rooted in faith, honesty, and connection, I help women recognize the lies and unhealthy patterns keeping them stuck so they can move forward with renewed hope and confidence.
I keep it real and my approach combines vulnerability, deep spiritual insight with practical action steps (and just enough humor to keep things interesting).
My favorite things to hear from the women I serve:
“I feel like you’re talking directly to me."
“I thought I was the only one - how did you know?”
“You make me laugh and learn all the same time.”
“It feels so good to know I’m not alone.”
Inspirational Keynotes for Women’s Conferences, Retreats, and Faith Based Events
Every keynote, workshop, and facilitated conversation is designed to help women feel seen, encouraged, and ready to move forward with greater clarity and courage.
I combine heartfelt storytelling, humor, faith, practical tools, and authentic connection to create experiences that are impactful and deeply relatable.
Signature Speaking Topics
A powerful keynote that encourages women to let go of the lies, shame, and limiting beliefs that have kept them stuck, and rediscover the truth of who they are through faith, healing, and hope.
A humorous and practical presentation helping women identify what is emotionally and mentally keeping them stuck so they an begin creating healthier patterns and lasting change.
An honest and heartfelt presentation that challenges feelings of inadequacy and negative inner narratives helping women reconnect with their worth, their voice, and the possibility of believing something greater for their lives.
What Event Planners and Audiences are Saying
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Wendy Babcock
Erica spoke at my Legendary Women in Business Conference and she was an absolute standout. The audience didn’t just like her, they loved her.
What makes Erica special is that her humor isn’t a performance — it’s just her. She’s naturally hilarious in a way that instantly disarms a room and makes people lean in. But she pairs that wit with real substance. Her talk on getting unstuck and “unclogged” gave the audience both the mindset shift and the practical tools to actually move forward — which is rare.
I also had the privilege of working with Erica directly as a WHEN Stories speaker, so I’ve seen her craft up close. Her storytelling is magnetic, her stage presence is completely natural, and she has that gift of making every person in the room feel like she’s talking directly to them.
If you’re looking for a speaker who will entertain your audience, challenge them, and send them home with something they’ll actually use — book Erica. Your attendees will thank you.
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Megan Malick
When Erica speaks, the room lights up with laughter and insight. Erica is gifted at sharing profound ideas in relatable and even humorous ways.
With humility and grace, Erica will help you recognize that the ways your humanity seems flawed are actually the very things that can help you grow spiritually. Part of Erica's gift is that she doesn't just speak about her topics: she embodies them. This comes through with each story she tells and every point she makes.
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Emilie Roberts
Erica is an outstanding speaker and facilitator! Her heartfelt approach to working with our Wisconsin Business Travel Association was inspiring. She took the time to learn about our organization and really understand our members; the result was a customized, dynamic, and lively presentation on the topic of professional networking!
Erica had our membership engaged and having fun. It was a fantastic event and we are very thankful that she was able to share her wisdom and insights with our group.
I highly recommend Erica as a guest speaker; she is a down to earth, entertaining, and a Master at her craft!
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Kristy Darby
Erica is an incredible speaker and storyteller who knows how to take everyday moments and turn them into powerful lessons.
She is hilarious, warm, generous, and has a way of making everyone in the room feel seen. She shared a powerful story about “hair in the drain,” which was such a relatable and memorable way to explain how we allow ourselves to become clogged with stress, emotions, and things that no longer serve us. It was simple, real, and something everyone could connect with.
She also read a passage from her book, Journey from the Ashes, and I was so moved by it that I bought three copies—one for myself and two as gifts. That alone says everything. I highly recommend Erica as a speaker, author, and coach. She brings wisdom, humor, authenticity, and a message that truly stays with you.
Workshops and Experiences That Help Women Move From Awareness to Action
Looking for a deeper experience?
I also facilitate interactive workshops, guided and authentic conversation, and coaching programs that help women process emotions, challenge unhealthy thought patterns, and apply practical tools for personal growth and healing.
I love creating spaces where women can stop pretending they’re fine, talk honestly about the hard stuff, and begin finding their way back to themselves, their faith, and the life they were created for.
Real Healing Starts With Honest Conversations
The bottom line is that if you are navigating shame, self doubt, emotional exhaustion, or major life transitions, my mission is to bring the kind of honest, hope filled message that helps women feel seen, encouraged, and ready to move forward.
Women are Carrying More Than They Let On
85%
85% of women report struggling with low self esteem or negative self perception at some point in their lives.
2x
Women are nearly twice as likely as men to experience anxiety disorders.
60%
More than 60% of women report feeling emotionally overwhelmed on a regular basis.
You Don’t Have to Move Forward Alone
Research shows that self compassion and emotional awareness improve resilience, emotional wellness and personal growth.
Supportive community and authentic connections are strongly linked to emotional healing and lower stress levels.
Sources:
American Psychological Association, National Alliance on Mental Health, Harvard Health, Gallup, Cleveland Clinic
A Faith Based Devotional for Women Ready to Heal and Rediscover Their Worth
This devotional and companion journal are basically my heart in book form. This words finally came through me in the year I needed them the most and it is my dream to help women uncover destructive thought patterns, let go of shame, and reconnect with truth, healing, and hope.
The Funny Kind™ Podcast
Part deep dive, part stand-up for the soul, The Funny Kind™ podcast blends humor, heart, and a healthy dose of real talk to help you stop believing the lies that hold you back.
Through honest conversations, powerful insights, and just having some good old fun, I try to help us transform pain into purpose and find the funny - even in life’s messiest moments.