Ericka Andersen

Sometimes, the universe drops someone into your life -- and that's how it was with Rochelle Asberry! I was fortunate enough to meet her after I spoke at Linking Indy Women a few months ago. We met for breakfast and had so much to talk about -- and so much in common! In today's episode, Rochelle and I talk about her journey to finding success as a health and wellness coach -- including a successful massage therapy practice. Rochelle also talks about what it means to truly embrace the present and find joy in all that you do. She loves the concept so much, she wrote a whole book about it! I especially loved the inspiration she found to start a non-profit called Kind Hands Foundation, which provides health and hygiene products for … [Read more...]

Ever felt like you were going crazy when political issues get hot? I feel ya. So does today's podcast guest, Audrey Scagnelli. Bipartisanship and civility is kind of her middle name. She's the founder of Sanity Media, a new online hangout for moderates, liberals, conservatives – and some non-politicals, too. Her group is united by a common belief in the importance of listening to each other, and in the possibilities of pragmatism and collaboration. It's possible -- and Audrey has found a ton of folks who are on board with the idea of conversation, moderation, respect and civility. She's partnered with and interviewed a co-founder of MoveOn.org, representatives from the Bipartisan Policy Center and many who have embraced the … [Read more...]

Trillia Newbell has a voice that radiates joy. You'll hear that in today's episode, when I speak with her about her career as a writer, her love of the gospel and about important topics like racial diversity, Christians in the age of Trump and a hope greater than this world. Trillia is the author of many books, most recently a bible study on Romans, but her book "United: Captured by God's Vision for Diversity" is where I first read her words. After getting the chance to meet her at the Gospel Coalition Conference last year, I was thrilled when she accepted the invitation to chat with me on "Worth Your Time." Trillia's wise words about staying joyful, hopeful and embracing the neighbors and friends God has put into our lives were … [Read more...]