Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
Shannon Bream on Finding the Bright Side of Life
I've been watching and listening to Shannon Bream on Fox News for years, so when I got the chance to hear her speak and meet her last summer, I was thrilled! Her career story was so inspiring -- and then I found out she was writing a book! That book, her first and...
The Melody of Autism: Faith Clarke’s Parenting Journey
Faith Clarke's son, Jaedon, was diagnosed with Autism at the age of 2. Since then, she's been on a roller coaster of parenthood. But Faith isn't the kind of person who just lets things happen. She armed herself with knowledge, awareness and resources -- enough to go...
Changing the World One Conversation at a Time: Annafi Wahed’s Bold Vision
Annafi Wahed left a lucrative job in finance to join the 2016 Hillary Clinton campaign. She was unfulfilled by her career and wanted to do something to make a difference. Like many people, helping out with a monumental Presidential campaign seemed like a good way to...
The World Needs Your Story: Speaking Well with Alex Perry
Alex Perry has an infectious personality -- cheerful and spirited -- she is the kind of positive warrior everyone would like to have in their life. I'm guessing that's why she's so great at her job teaching people how to craft and share their stories through public...
Love Your Neighbor: Shannan Martin’s Messy, Beautiful Life
Today's episode of "Worth Your Time" is a real treat. I was honored when writer Shannan Martin agreed to speak with me, after becoming a HUGE fan of her writing. Her two books -- both incredible and worth buying -- are "Falling Free: Rescued From the Life I Always...
You’re Not Crazy: That’s the Creative Process at Work
Several weeks ago, I interviewed my friend Lynn Downey, an actress in California. We got into the nitty gritty of what it means to be creatives -- she as an actress, I as a writer. That's when I got the epiphany: The creative process is very personal, sometimes...