Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
Hospitality & Loving Others Well: Leslie Verner’s Beautiful Call
Hospitality is making a comeback -- or perhaps really trending for the first time in America. I have caught the bug, being inspired to love my neighbors (both literal and stranger) as a way to show kindness and God's love. Leslie Verner has taken it up a notch --...
Combatting the Lies Women Believe: Lisa Graft’s Inspiring Vision
Lisa Graft's vision and enthusiasm for leading women is infectious. In the beginning of our conversation, I knew her only from her movement, I Am Mother of the Year. By the end, I realized her passion, drive and goals reach far beyond local moms -- she has a message...
Faith, Fitness and Freedom: How Amia Freeman Was Rescued
Amia Freeman had no idea when she went to an aerobics class many years ago, that it ultimately change her life in an incredible way. In the end, fitness helped her come to know God and get rid of the baggage she'd been carrying in her life for years. In today's...
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...