Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
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...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: A Prevention Story
My grandma got breast cancer when she was in her 40s. Her sister died of the disease and later, other kinds of cancer killed my Grandma. Thankfully, it was much later and we got an extra 30 years with her that we thought we might not have. But it was clear breast...
The Post-Partum Feeling That Has No Name
The news of her post flashed up on the screen. Tennis super star Serena Williams published a photo describing her battle with "post-partum emotions." She wrote on Instagram that she was in a "funk" when she lost the Silicon Valley Classic tennis match last week. At...
Exclusively Here: Mark Batterson’s Foreword For “Leaving Cloud 9”
When I met started attending Pastor Mark Batterson's church in 2006, it had two locations and I don't believe he had yet written a single book. Fast forward to 2018 and he is an accomplished author of many popular books, a sought after speaker and incredible Christian...