Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
Jewelry for Social Good: Why Sarah Bayot Built ‘Kicheko’
Words have such power. That's why 'Kicheko,' a social good jewelry business founded by Sarah Bayot, elicits happiness. It means "laughter" in Swahili and was born out of Sarah's love for the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is there, in Uvira, that over 30 orphaned...
Conservative Feminist: Kelsey Harkness is a ‘Problematic Woman’
You might recognize Kelsey Harkness from her weekly appearances on Fox News and Fox Business. Or maybe from her popular podcast, "Problematic Women" -- or from the incredible documentaries she produces for The Daily Signal. "[I] want to point out that women's...
Birth Mom: How an Unexpected Pregnancy Led to the Adoption that Changed Kelly Clemente’s Life
Kelly Clemente is one of the sweetest, most genuine people I've ever met -- and her story is incredible. You don't often hear from birth moms, the women who put their babies up for adoption after an unexpected pregnancy. Today, you'll hear from one. Kelly became...
Tragedy to Triumph: Doing Hard Things with Britney Cooper
Britney Cooper is my hair stylist, but I'm glad to say she's also my friend. As I was sitting her chair one day, I felt compelled to let her know what a bada** chick I thought she was. She's an entrepreneur with two adorable little girls that she is raising as a...
Worth Your Time: The Story Behind My New Podcast
I've joined the world of podcasting! Before you say it -- yes, I know -- everyone has a podcast these days. The ideas has certainly ramped up in popularity in the last couple of years. But I can't get it out of my head -- and this is a true passion project. They say...
Mom Guilt Be Gone: Lindsey Hein on Life, Motherhood and Podcasting
For the first episode of "Worth Your Time," I speak with my sister, Lindsey Hein -- host of the "I'll Have Another" podcast. We talk about all things podcasting, motherhood, entrepreneurship and a few non-traditional philosophies Lindsey has about life. "I don't...