Elevate with Erica

Want to share something with me? Send me a direct text message. What happens when you stop believing your own promises? You tell yourself you'll start Monday. You'll be more consistent. You'll finally make time for the things that matter. You'll stop putting yourself last. But somehow, life gets busy, motivation fades, and those promises quietly become optional. And even when nobody else notices, you do. In this episode of Elevate with Erica, we're talking about the connection between discip...

Want to share something with me? Send me a direct text message. What if you’re not being too hard on yourself? What if, deep down, you simply know you could be doing better? After an emotional moment at a recent business summit, I found myself crying, not just from gratitude or excitement, but from disappointment in myself. And before anyone could tell me, “You’re doing great” or “Give yourself more grace,” I realized something: no one else gets to tell me whether I’m truly giving my best. I...

Want to share something with me? Send me a direct text message. What if changing your mind isn’t inconsistency but evidence that you’ve grown? In this episode of Elevate with Erica, we’re talking about the freedom to outgrow old opinions, habits, goals, identities, and even versions of ourselves that once served us. Because the person you were 10 years ago had different experiences, different information, and different priorities. You can be grateful for who you were without letting her make...

Want to share something with me? Send me a direct text message. After nearly seven months away from the microphone and five years of consistently showing up, I’m finally ready to tell you why I needed to step away. We’re talking about healing without making your pain your identity, forgiveness, rebuilding confidence, strengthening my faith and marriage, and learning that you’re allowed to move forward without constantly retelling the story of what broke you. Elevate with Erica is back and th...

Want to share something with me? Send me a direct text message. February is where motivation fades, doubt creeps in, and most people quietly quit on the goals they were excited about just weeks ago. If you’re feeling discouraged, behind, or tempted to start over, this episode is for you. In this episode of Elevate with Erica, we talk about why February is the real test of consistency, not January, and why quitting doesn’t mean you failed, it usually means you expected progress to feel louder...

Want to share something with me? Send me a direct text message. Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or stretched too thin? This episode is for you. In this follow-up to This Is The Year I Stop Explaining Myself, I dive into how to clear the clutter in your life, not just physically, but emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and relationally — so you can create space for what truly matters. In this episode, you’ll learn: • How to recognize when it’s time to release something • The diffe...

Want to share something with me? Send me a direct text message. For a long time, I didn’t realize how much of myself I had slowly given away. I said yes to everything. I stayed busy. I stayed productive. I chased momentum because movement felt like healing after seasons that shook the foundation of my life. But somewhere along the way, I stopped feeling free. In this first episode of 2026, I’m sharing why my word for the year is free and how saying yes too often, caring too much about percep...

Want to share something with me? Send me a direct text message. In this episode, I’m sharing an honest reflection on what 2025 taught me, not about hustle or pushing harder, but about the quiet cost of trying to do too much. I talk openly about how chasing momentum, success, and “doing it all” slowly pulled me away from the very things I said I wanted most — presence, joy, connection, peace, and alignment. If you’ve felt overwhelmed even in a season that looks good on the outside, this conve...

Want to share something with me? Send me a direct text message. If you’ve been telling yourself you’ll “start fresh in January" OR maybe you just need a push, clarity and a reminder of who you're becoming, this episode is your wake-up call. December isn’t a throwaway month — it’s the foundation, the momentum, the spiritual and emotional runway for everything you’re hoping, praying, and working toward in 2026. In this episode, I am sharing a powerful reminder that you don’t have to overhaul y...

Want to share something with me? Send me a direct text message. This week on Elevate with Erica, we’re diving into something everyone needs during busy seasons: How to find joy in the chaos. I woke up this Monday morning with a long list of to-dos already shouting for my attention… and for a moment, I almost missed the beauty of what this week actually is, my favorite holiday, a time I look forward to all year. If you’ve ever let stress, schedules, or holiday overwhelm steal the magic from ...

Want to share something with me? Send me a direct text message. In this episode, I talk about a truth I have lived over and over again. It is rarely the difficulty that defeats us. It is the doubt that creeps in when things are not changing fast enough. I share parts of my own journey that shaped this message. Five years of trying to build a business that never took off the way I hoped it would. The financial setbacks that followed the pandemic. These were some of the hardest seasons of my l...

Want to share something with me? Send me a direct text message. Sometimes the hardest part of growth isn’t starting something new, it’s knowing when to let something go. In this episode, I’m opening up about a recent decision to release something that once brought me so much joy and purpose, and how learning to trust God’s nudge led me toward deeper alignment. I’m sharing what it really looks like to move on from things that served you for a season, why letting go isn’t quitting, and how to ...

Want to share something with me? Send me a direct text message. When life puts pressure on you — what comes out? In this episode, I am sharing one powerful question that changed my perspective on growth, peace, and purpose: What comes out of you when you’re squeezed? Through raw personal stories and honest reflection, I am walking through three seasons of my own life — one driven by insecurity, one driven by pain, and one finally rooted in confidence and peace. You’ll learn how to identify w...

Want to share something with me? Send me a direct text message. Are you busy all day but still feel like you’re not really moving forward? I’ve been there. Recently, I caught myself filling my days with tasks and working nonstop. But, I was still ending the day frustrated because nothing truly impactful was getting done. In this episode of Elevate with Erica, I’m sharing the hard truth: your goals aren’t enough. You don’t rise to the level of your goals; you fall to the level of your systems...

Want to share something with me? Send me a direct text message. When the world feels heavy, protecting your peace isn’t selfish, it’s essential. In this episode, I share with you practical steps to guard your energy, reset your focus, and show up with light in your little corner of the world. From setting boundaries and starting mornings with intention, to unplugging from the noise and practicing gratitude, you’ll discover how small choices create a ripple effect that your family, friends, a...

Want to share something with me? Send me a direct text message. Excuses aren’t rare, they’re not special, and they’re not going anywhere. In this episode, I share the secret to outnumbering them with a stack of reasons to keep going, plus a personal story, tough-love reframes, and a challenge to help you build your own stack today. Support the show MAKE NATURE SOURCED, DIGESTIBLE PEPTIDES Driver's Seat Journal - Click Here Subscribe to the Weekly Newsletter Club Support the Show - Elevate w...

Want to share something with me? Send me a direct text message. Sometimes the biggest breakthrough doesn’t come from pushing harder or doing more. It comes from letting go. In this episode of Elevate with Erica, I’m sharing what it really means to release the weight we’ve been carrying, the shame, guilt, anger, pain, old expectations, even the armor we thought was protecting us but is actually keeping us from joy. I’ll walk you through the grounding practice I’ve been using to pause, let the...

Want to share something with me? Send me a direct text message. You ever find yourself in a good season finally breathing, finally healing, finally seeing your prayers answered and then you catch yourself thinking… "Okay but… what if it all falls apart again?” Yeah, me too. In this episode, I’m sharing the raw, honest thoughts that have been on my heart lately. Because even in the middle of rebuilding a stronger marriage, growing a thriving business, and watching my teenage son choose a bett...

Want to share something with me? Send me a direct text message. Have you ever looked at the blessings in your life, the relationship you’ve rebuilt, the business you’re leading, the trip you’re taking and still thought, “Who am I to have this?” In this episode, I’m getting real about imposter syndrome and the way it creeps in even after the breakthrough. I open up about the healing in my marriage, the success I’ve found with a start up company, MAKE Wellness, and the dream opportunities I’m ...

Want to share something with me? Send me a direct text message. We set goals to grow. But what if the real reward isn’t in arriving, it’s in who we become along the way? In this episode, I dive into a powerful quote from John Maxwell that reshaped how I view progress: “The point of the journey is not arriving. The point is what you learn and who you become along the way.” I’m sharing real stories from my own life, like rebuilding after my BODi business crumbled and navigating a health ...

Want to share something with me? Send me a direct text message. Are you leading your life or just following the familiar? In this episode, we’re unpacking what it really means to let go of the status quo and step into the driver’s seat. From relationships to wellness to faith, we explore how comfort can quietly turn us into followers and how to reclaim your role as the leader of your life. You'll leave with reflection prompts, inspiration, and a loving nudge to elevate into your next level. ...

Want to share something with me? Send me a direct text message. I woke up on June 1st feeling something I didn’t expect: emotionally tired. Not physically, not mentally… but soul-level tired. Even in a season where so much is going right, my body feeling strong again, business momentum building, financial blessings flowing, my heart still felt heavy. In today’s episode, I’m getting honest about missing the same business goal two months in a row… and still waking up with gratitude. Because I ...

Want to share something with me? Send me a direct text message. Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I’m not ready,” “I’m not good enough,” or “That’s just not for me”? Yeah… me too. In this episode, we’re calling those thoughts out for what they really are—old programming that no longer fits the future you're trying to build. We’re diving deep into the science and soul of how your thoughts shape your reality—and how your brain is often chemically addicted to keeping you stuck. I’m shari...

Want to share something with me? Send me a direct text message. I missed a big goal last month. The kind of goal that I had poured heart, energy and vision into—and when it didn’t happen, I started to spiral. I started questioning myself, my purpose, and if I’m even cut out for what I say I want. But then I took a step back… and I realized something I want you to hear too: I wasn’t created to chase titles. I was called to serve. And in the process of trying to hit that goal, I did what reall...

Want to share something with me? Send me a direct text message. In today’s episode, I’m getting real about something I’ve been wrestling with behind the scenes — the fear of sharing my success. This past year has brought so much growth, personally and financially, especially through my work with MAKE Wellness and yet, I’ve barely shared any of it. Why? Because I’ve been worried about how it would look. I’ve been afraid people would misunderstand me, judge me, or think I’m just trying to sell...

Want to share something with me? Send me a direct text message. Are you stuck on repeat, telling the same story about your past — the heartbreak, the debt, the mistakes, the failures — and wondering why your life isn’t changing? In this episode of Elevate with Erica, we’re having a real, raw conversation about the stories we keep telling ourselves… and how they’re keeping us small, stuck, and far from the life God is calling us to live. Because here’s the truth: you still hold the pen. And ...

Want to share something with me? Send me a direct text message. What if the life you're dreaming of—the one filled with purpose, freedom, alignment, and finally feeling like you're where you’re meant to be—is just one decision away? In this episode, I’m sharing the behind-the-scenes story of the messy, scary, completely unplanned YES and how it ended up changing everything for me and my family. I didn’t feel ready. I didn’t know how it would turn out. But I said yes anyway. This is about lea...

Want to share something with me? Send me a direct text message. Have you ever felt like you’ve hit rock bottom? Like the world was crumbling around you, and you were left standing amidst the ruins? You're not alone. In this episode, I open up about my own darkest hours—struggling through marital issues, a legal battle for my boys, and the collapse of a career I spent years building. More importantly, I delve into the powerful lessons each challenge brought and the unexpected ways they renewe...

Want to share something with me? Send me a direct text message. In today’s non-stop world, we often forget one crucial ingredient to achieving true success: the power of a present pause. In this episode of ‘Elevate with Erica,’ I’m diving deep into why stepping back and fully engaging in moments of rest isn’t just beneficial—it’s essential. I’m going to share how I've struggled to disconnect from the constant hustle but how I’ve learned that to truly excel, we must embrace stillness. Join me...

Want to share something with me? Send me a direct text message. Have you ever stopped to think about how the energy of the people around you is shaping your life? Whether we realize it or not, we absorb the mindset, habits, and ambition (or lack of it) from the people we spend the most time with. That’s why today, I’m diving into the power of getting in better rooms, surrounding yourself with people who push you, and making sure your environment is fueling your growth—not holding you back. I...

Want to share something with me? Send me a direct text message. How long are you going to wait? How many more times are you going to tell yourself one day? Listen, I know what it’s like to let fear and self-doubt talk you out of your own dreams before you even take the first step. I’ve been there—watching others do what I knew I was capable of, but convincing myself that it wasn’t my time, that I wasn’t qualified, that someone else was already doing it better. But here’s what I’ve learned: N...

Want to share something with me? Send me a direct text message. This week was nothing short of a rollercoaster, and I’m sharing it all with you in this episode. From stepping into an incredible leadership opportunity to navigating the emotions of a long and challenging chapter coming to a close, I experienced the highs and lows of life in a way that left me humbled and inspired. In this episode, I reflect on what it means to hold two completely opposite experiences at the same time—the excit...

Want to share something with me? Send me a direct text message. In this episode of Elevate with Erica, I’m diving into my word of the year for 2025: release. I’m sharing what it means to me and how I’m using it to let go of control, fear, comparison, and all the other things that have weighed me down in the past year. Together, we’ll explore the freedom that comes with releasing what no longer serves us, the joy of embracing progress over perfection, and the peace found in forgiving ourselve...

Want to share something with me? Send me a direct text message. 2025 is the year I stop waiting and start doing, and I’m inviting you to do the same. In this episode, I’m sharing stories about the ideas I’ve sat on and the experiences I’ve let pass me by—only to watch others bring them to life. But this year, everything changes. I’m committing to turning my dreams into action and embracing the mindset that 'you can do it too,' no matter how many others are already doing it. This is the last ...

Want to share something with me? Send me a direct text message. Let's follow up to last weeks episode by diving into what it REALLY takes to keep building momentum as we close out 2024 and step into 2025 feeling unstoppable. We’re getting real about what happens when motivation fades and how to stay consistent through the tough moments. I’ll share my favorite tools for showing up even when it’s hard, and we’ll explore the mindset shifts that can help you power through. This isn’t about being...

Want to share something with me? Send me a direct text message. The store aisles might be shouting “wrap it up,” but I’m here to remind you—it’s not over yet. This year isn’t done, and neither are you. In this episode, I’m sharing exactly how you can turn the rest of 2024 into the best of 2024. Forget waiting for January 1st to set those big intentions. Let’s start now. I’ll guide you through shifting your mindset, asking yourself bigger questions, and taking small, powerful steps that can r...

Want to share something with me? Send me a direct text message. In this episode of Elevate with Erica, I’m diving into the power of four little words: "Just Go For It." Have you ever felt that nudge toward something exciting yet a bit scary? Today, I’m sharing my own journey as I step into a new role as a fitness instructor at a fresh, upscale studio—and the nerves that come along with it. I’ll take you through my reflections from a trip to Deep Creek Lake, a conversation with my sister abou...

Want to share something with me? Send me a direct text message. In this episode, I’m diving into something we often overlook in the hustle of life—reflection. If you're like me, you probably jump into action mode the moment change hits, ready to make things work and keep moving forward. But what if we’re missing a crucial step in that process? After my recent camping trip in the Blue Ridge Mountains, I realized how powerful it is to take a moment to pause and reflect—especially during life’s...

Want to share something with me? Send me a direct text message. Hey friends! Life has been throwing some curveballs lately, and in this episode, I’m diving deep into how I'm navigating major changes—both in business and mindset. With BODi (formerly Beachbody) restructuring its compensation plan, I’ve been forced to reevaluate, pivot, and step into my higher self like never before. I’ll share why I’m staying with BODi, the exciting new opportunity I’m aligning with, and how I’m choosing to ke...

Want to share something with me? Send me a direct text message. In this episode, I’m reflecting on some big lessons I’ve learned from watching my 14-year-old son, Aaron, take on his first high school golf season—just six months after beginning to play golf! While I’m incredibly proud of him, I’ve noticed he struggles to celebrate his own progress, expecting perfection right away. Sound familiar? We all have those moments. I’ll dive into how this experience reminded me of the importance of ju...

Want to share something with me? Send me a direct text message. In this episode, I’m getting real about the challenges I’ve faced over the past year and how they’ve shaped me in ways I never expected. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the middle of a struggle, this one’s for you. I dive into how I’ve found purpose in pain, the lessons I’ve learned, and why I now see my mess as a blessing. It’s not easy to find the message when you’re in the thick of it, but I promise you it’s there. Whether it’s ...

Want to share something with me? Send me a direct text message. Have you ever had a day that felt like everything was going wrong? We all have. But what if you could shift your mindset, even on the toughest days, to find the joy hidden in the chaos? Join me as I share a personal story of how a simple question completely changed my perspective on a, seemingly, no-good, very bad day. Tune in to learn how you can start winning the war in your mind and showing up as the best version of y...

Want to share something with me? Send me a direct text message. In this special episode of Elevate with Erica, I’m thrilled to share some exciting news with you—my brand new Driver’s Seat Journal is officially here! This journal has been a labor of love, born out of my own journey through tough times, and I’m so proud to finally offer it to you. I’ll walk you through the heart and soul behind this 365-day undated journal, how it’s designed to support you every single day, and why it might ju...

Want to share something with me? Send me a direct text message. I’m opening up about a battle many of us face but rarely talk about: perfectionism. It’s that nagging voice in our heads telling us that we’re not good enough unless everything is flawless. But here’s the truth—I’ve let perfectionism hold me back from enjoying life’s simplest joys and making meaningful progress on my goals and I know you have to. I’ll share a recent experience where I decided to drop the need for perfection and ...

Want to share something with me? Send me a direct text message. In this episode, I'm taking you along on a personal reflection as I turned 39 last week. This past year brought immense challenges, but it also delivered unexpected gifts of growth. Join me as I share how embracing pain as a catalyst for transformation has reshaped my perspective on life's toughest moments. We'll dive into the power of reflection, faith, and resilience, and uncover how to turn struggles into stepping stones for ...

Want to share something with me? Send me a direct text message. In this episode, I’m diving into a powerful lesson inspired by a fun reel I saw on Instagram. Picture this: an often ridiculed NFL player dancing joyfully at a wedding, not concerned with the cell phone recording his every move, and unbothered by the potential for online ridicule. It got me thinking about how often we hold back for fear of looking silly, sounding stupid or being judged. I’ll share my reflections on the importan...

Want to share something with me? Send me a direct text message. I'm diving into the fear of the unknown and the resistance we feel when stepping out of our comfort zones. I'll share insights on embracing discomfort as a path to growth and introduce the 4-7-8 breathing method that's helped me push through challenging moments. Join me as we learn to magnify our bigger picture, face our fears, and climb our personal mountains together. Let's leave "Everything's fine" behind and embrace the amaz...

Want to share something with me? Send me a direct text message. I should be in San Antonio right now, celebrating with my colleagues at our annual work summit, but life had other plans. Personal challenges involving my family forced me to sit this one out, and it's been tough to accept. However, this setback has also affirmed that I'm on the right path, doing exactly what I'm meant to do. Join me as I share the emotional rollercoaster of missing out, the realization of my true calling, and t...

Want to share something with me? Send me a direct text message. How something ends up never depends on how much you worry about it. Join me as we become hyper self-aware, catch our worry thoughts, and dismiss them. Let's take our power back, stop injecting misery into our lives, and elevate together. I'd love to hear from you—message me and let me know how this episode resonated with you and how you're putting it into practice. Book Referenced: The Big Leap JUST MEATSFlodeskDisclaimer: Th...

Want to share something with me? Send me a direct text message. If you've ever felt misunderstood, mislabeled, or judged—whether by a stranger or someone you love—this episode is for you. Discover the freedom that comes with letting go of the need to defend yourself and the empowerment found in embracing your authentic self. We'll explore the difference between defending ourselves and preserving our inner tranquility, sharing real-life experiences and practical tips on how to maintain your p...