Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
A Purpose-Filled Life: Nadine McGowan on Helping All Women Thrive
Nadine McGowan has energy, passion and drive I only wish I did. Two years into being a Mom, God gave her a vision of helping women find their purpose -- and she followed that vision to the mountaintop without even knowing how she would would do it. The end result was...
Helen Raleigh: What It Means to Live the American Dream
It was honor to speak with Helen Raleigh for this week's episode of the podcast. Helen is a immigrant to the United States from China. She came here with nothing but a dream of education and opportunity that her parents and grandparents never had. Her story is sure to...
Rina Shah: Empowering Women to Lead in Politics, Business and Motherhood
Rina Shah became a friend the moment I met her. We both have children ages 3 and 1 -- and became moms after building our careers. It can be a hard transition, but we wouldn't have it any other way. Rina is a powerhouse in all the ways: She's built a business, a...
Rachael Denhollander Speaks: Justice Matters
Rachael Denhollander is a fierce light. That's the first thing I thought after watching her testimony at the hearing against USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar, who was convicted of molesting hundreds of girls over decades. Then, I got an early copy of her new book,...
Surviving Infant Loss: Brooke Martin’s Beautiful Deliverance
Brooke Martin's story captivated me after I saw it shared on social media months ago. She's a local news anchor in Indianapolis, so many people are used to seeing Brooke's face and hearing her cheerful voice on TV. Most of us were not prepared for the news she shared...
Run Your Own Race: Trisha Lopez-Davis on Overcoming the Trials of Life
Trisha Lopez-Davis has the warmest voice and it was an honor to invite her into my kitchen for today's interview. She's the co-founder of Hope City Church in Carmel, Indiana -- and also a speaker, author, marriage ministry leader and mom of 5. In today's interview, I...