Dr. Erika By Design
Ladies it's time to take back the reins. If you are tired of living in your comfort zone and ready to rediscover the life you were designed for then you have come to the right place. This is a show focused on highlighting amazing women who are stepping out of the box, saying screw the expectations of society, and living on their own terms. Our guests are entrepreneurs, small business owners, CEOs and more. We talk about their journey, their struggles, their fears, and their successes. Each episode will bring you motivation and inspiration; provide support and tips; and we sprinkle in a dose of laughter and maybe even some tears along the way.
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Season 2
Are You Fit for Business?
In this week's episode, we discuss the importance of overall wellness when running a business. Being an entrepreneur is marathon not a sprint! And according to our next guest, Heather Denniston, wellness is a long game ,it's a journey not a destination.
Find Your R.O.A.R:
How to Relentless, Optimistic, Ambitious and Results-Driven
If you are not roaring then you haven't met Dionne McGee yet! Dionne is an Empowerment Speaker, Author, Coach and Business Woman. She is actually part of my story and to her surprise, she played a large role in getting me to where I am today.
Becoming Courageously Confident
Sheena Yap Chan is a keynote speaker, coach, podcaster, consultant, and author on building self-confidence. She currently inspires women through her highly successful podcast called The Tao of Self Confidence where she interviews Asian women about their inner journey to self-confidence.
What are the 3 Key Ingredients Missing in Your Business?
In this week's episode, we tackle the topics of purpose, communication, mindset, and support, and how the role each plays in having a successful business.
1. How to find your purpose?
2. What’s the biggest mindset roadblock entrepreneur face? (NEWS FLASH: nope it's not fear).
3. Is your communication off balance?
4. Do you have the 3 key types of support in your business?
How to Create a Branding Foundation for Your Business
In this week's episode, we discuss career transitions and the role of branding and marketing in your business.
CONNECT WITH THE GUEST
Website: dfostermarketing.com IG: D. Foster Marketing Linkedin: @Dawn Foster
Live without Imposter Syndrome
In this week's episode, we discuss the in’s and out’s of imposter syndrome. Melissa shares her thoughts on the components of fear, perfectionism, and negative self-talk and how so many of these traits lead to burnout. Plus, she share three key steps to help prevent burnout and a quick trick you can use to create a more positive and authentic life.
CONNECT WITH THE GUEST
Website: melissarussiano.com
Is Life Coaching For You?
In this week's episode, we discuss the benefits of coaching. Our guest, Lisa Oglesbee is a former paralegal turned Life coach and Podcast host. What changed her life and her career trajectory? Coaching.
CONNECT WITH THE GUEST
Website: lisaoglesbeecoaching.com IG: @lisaoglesbeecoachingllc Facebook: @lisathelifecoach Linkedin: Lisa Oglesbee Coaching llc
How to Be Great in Your First Year as an Entrepreneur
In this week's episode, we discuss the Angela’s top tools that helped her be successful in 5 months as an entrepreneur. We also discuss the importance of putting yourself out there and being in alignment with yourself.
Think with your heart?
In this week's episode, we discuss Joanna Walden’s transition from advertising to transformational coaching and how her own journey to getting out of head and into her heart has guided her business.
CONNECT WITH THE GUEST
Website: joannawalden.com Facebook: @iamjoannawalden
How to ask for help you need
In this week's episode, Tasha Hunter stopped by the show to talk about her journey from a career in the military to creating her own business. We dive into the importance of addressing mindset and the need to build confidence in your abilities. My favorite discussion point was "Why we don't ask for help" as women. This was definitely a juicy conversation that had me in my feelings.
CONNECT WITH THE GUEST
Website: tashahunterauthor.com IG: @tashahunterlcsw
Podcasting 101
In this week's episode, we discuss the value of podcasting, how to leverage your podcast on Clubhouse and the key tools you need to get your podcast started.
CONNECT WITH THE GUEST
Website: themslcollective.com IG: @michelleglogovac Facebook: @themslcollective Linkedin: @michelleglogovac Twitter: @micglogovac
Professional Does Not Mean Boring
In this week's episode, we chat about how Dr. Coats shed the need to show up on social media as a stuffy buttoned up professional and found massive success on TikTok.
CONNECT WITH THE GUEST
Website: www.Faithfuldoc.com IG: @faithful_doc Tiktok: @faithfuldoc YouTube: Faithful Doc LinkedIn: Dr. Faith Coats, NMD
Copywriting to Change the World
In this week's episode, we touch on Ieva’s career transition from a toxic career to starting her business, how to best utilize a copy writer, and her interesting technique of staying in “flow”
CONNECT WITH THE GUEST
Website: ievadalbina.com IG: @ieva.dalbina
“Branding” It’s More Than Your Colors
In this week's episode, we discuss career transitions and the role of branding and marketing in your business.
CONNECT WITH THE GUEST
Website: dfostermarketing.com IG: D. Foster Marketing Linkedin: @Dawn Foster
Color Yourself Successful
In this week's episode, we discuss living your authentic life and how knowing yourself is the key to showing up and serving your clients in the best possible manner.
The A, B, Cs of Overcoming Superwoman Syndrome
In this week's episode, we discuss the impact of:
A- Accepting help
B- Bartering and delegating
C- Customizing based on what fills you and what drains you
From Intrapreneur to Entrepreneur: The Keys to Success
In this week's episode, we discuss the process of career transition, knowing when to move on, and the three keys to being a successful entrepreneur.
Female Entrepreneur Spotlight Lauren Kemp
Topic: Is Your Business VC Ready?
In this week's episode, we discuss M-O-N-E-Y! Join us and catch tips on how to know your business is ready for an investor and the keys to winning a investor pitch.
CONNECT WITH THE GUEST
Website: www.vcworthybusiness.com Linkedin: @lauren-kane
Challenges of starting your business: Remember to invest in yourself and break some rules
Topic: Invest in Your Authentic Self
In this week's episode, we discuss the importance of investing in yourself, breaking the rules of how you “should” show up, and how to overcome the challenges of rookie entrepreneur syndrome.
CONNECT WITH THE GUEST
Website: caitlinredcorporatewellness.com Facebook: BeUnFWithable IG: @caitlinjschneider
Following your dreams: The Importance of knowing your worth, delegation, and a strong support system
Topic: The Transition to Your Dream
In this week's episode, we chat with Garita about her entrepreneurial journey and how she is managing the fine line of being a FT employee while working to fulfill her dream. We touch of the topics of:
The importance of knowing your value and charging for your services
Handling the feeling of rejection when people don’t support your dream
The importance of delegating so that you can stay in your zone of genius
Momentology: Living in your zones of joy and genius
TOPIC: The Power of Showing Up
In this week's episode, we dive into the topics of balancing your goals and dreams, how to gain the courage to take the leap and push past fear, and we will get a sneak peek into the Momentology Framework that Malaika created, which may be the secret sauce you need in your life.
CONNECT WITH THE GUEST:
Website: www.momentouslifenow.com IG: @MalaikaSimmons Linkedin: Malaika Simmons