“Before working with Erica I felt stuck in my life and was at a loss for how to start my business or move my goals forward. I had a 24/7 job with what seemed like no time to pursue any of the hobbies and pursuits I am truly passionate about. I had tried keeping evenings free for my running, singing, business, etc. and tried to fit things in during my lunch break with little success.

I didn’t know what to expect from coaching and it seemed like a huge investment but I trusted Erica‘s expertise. Working with Erica not only helped me to clarify my goals but to make them front and center in my life. We worked on clearing a lot of the mental clutter and blockages surrounding limiting beliefs about myself.

After working with Erica, I started to view my “to dos“ as service to larger goals and my goals as joyful and meaningful so that focusing on them did not feel like work but rather as a fun time with my my own creative soul. I started getting out of bed without hitting snooze. I learned to use “pockets of time” for small tasks. My entire mindset about my business and what was possible shifted – I no longer waited for “the right time” but started saying yes to opportunities and being braver about putting my work out there and connecting with potential clients.

If you are on the fence about working with Erica I’d say – TRUST! She is a miracle worker who can adapt with you. She is a powerful but gentle coaching voice, and she is flexible but will hold you to account. My time with Erica truly changed my life.”

- Maggie Ridge

“Although I’m a glass-half-full person who believes anything is possible, I certainly have blindspots, and don’t always see myself fully or see opportunities that are right in front of me. Enter: Erica. I felt that she truly understood my vision from the start and helped me connect the dots I had been overlooking.

Erica helped me figure out how to pursue my creative aspirations on the side of my demanding 9-5, without sacrificing time for my personal life. Through our work together, I gained a much clearer understanding of how I can monetize my creative endeavors. Now, I’m really getting out there in the theater world. I’m making the connections, dedicating the time, and taking bold leaps even when it feels terrifying. And I feel more alive than ever.

Working with Erica has shown me that we're not supposed to go after our dreams all by ourselves. Having someone who truly gets what I'm trying to do, someone I can share my dreams, worries, and ideas with, and who's on my side wanting me to succeed but doesn't have any personal stake in it – that was really powerful.

The decisions I’ve made to invest in myself by working with Erica multiple times over the past several years has been invaluable and life changing. Her support has positively contributed to my actively pursuing the things I've always dreamt of and embodying the true essence of who I am. If you're seeking a coach who can help you overcome obstacles, find time for what truly matters, and reignite your creative spark, I wholeheartedly recommend her."

- D. M., Playwright (https://www.backofyards.com/)

"I’m so grateful to have Erica as part of my dream support team. I have a million creative ideas flowing through me at all times, and sometimes need help channeling that energy and focusing on the most important projects in my wellness and music career. Erica helps me create more structure and clarity around my goals, and dedicated spaces to store other ideas for later.

I’m no stranger to coaching or personal development, yet sometimes I’m amazed by the fresh insights I have while working with Erica. As a result of these insights, I have more peace about whatever is happening circumstantially in my world. I feel less imposter syndrome because I have a renewed sense of purpose in my work, knowing that it is an expression of love and service, that it comes through me but is not about me. This takes the pressure off to just do my thing and create and surround myself with fellow creators.

I even unexpectedly purchased my dream plot of land in Costa Rica while we were working together – a dream I thought wouldn’t happen for AT LEAST a few years down the line. I’m certain that my eyes were open to seizing this opportunity as quickly as I did because of the space Erica held for my dreams throughout our collaboration.

As someone with ADHD, Erica’s gentle but firm coaching style has this incredible way of keeping me on track without making me feel overwhelmed. She knows just when to offer that nudge I need to push through challenges and stay committed to my goals. I also LOVE being able to reach out to her through voice notes between sessions, especially if I’m processing certain emotions, feeling inspired, or facing certain challenges when moving forward with goals. I have felt extremely supported and encouraged and SEEN the whole way through.

With Erica by your side, you'll find yourself not only achieving dreams you’ve had in your heart for as long as you can remember, but also enjoying the journey and laughing (a lot 😊) along the way."

- Cassie Fireman, singer-songwriter / artist / wellness practitioner (https://www.cassiefireman.com)

“I hired Erica to help me birth my poetry into the world. I wanted to have more confidence about sharing my work with others. Mostly, I wanted to show up in a raw, unfolding co-creative process, being curious and listening together for what wanted to emerge.

Her insights were incredibly valuable, offering fresh ideas to express my poetry in simple, fulfilling ways I hadn’t thought of before. Blending her guidance with my creative intuition resulted in gratifying forms of self-expression that have unlocked a waterfall of my own exciting ideas!

What truly impressed me was Erica's ability to tailor her coaching to my specific needs, really hearing me and being open to shifting our focus when I expressed that my priorities had changed. Still, she always checked in and lovingly challenged me to make sure I wasn’t avoiding doing the things I said I wanted to do. I deeply appreciated this, as it helped me get better at noticing when I’m changing directions because I’m flowing with the moment vs. avoiding following through on something due to old thought patterns about goals being limiting and dull.

Beyond being skilled as a coach and creative person in her own right, Erica is a warm and caring soul who truly cares about the success and well-being of her clients. Her genuine positivity, enthusiasm, and sense of humor are contagious, making every session a source of inspiration, empowerment, as well as a reminder that all parts of a project can be fun when you get your head out of the way. 😊

If you're seeking a coach who can help you tap into your creative potential and achieve your artistic goals, I wholeheartedly recommend Erica. Working with her has been an enriching experience that I'm truly grateful for.”

- Monika Vijh, Transformational Life Coach (https://www.monikavijh.com)

“I had been feeling lost at work and without the motivation to push myself harder, even though I knew this was the only way to succeed and move up.

Working with Erica, I gained the courage and the knowledge of what I needed to do next to succeed. We created a timeline and next steps to follow in order to make the proper moves in my career.

Now I feel energized and ready to make my next moves at work, and I’m confident that I CAN do these things and reach my goals.

I’ve learned that a) it’s okay to feel the way you do, and b) someone who is outside of your field and everyday work life can help you see things in a way you never had before, and help you create possibilities and solutions that you might not have thought of.”

- Rebecca Levitt

“Working with Erica reignited a fire in me that was always there, but a little suppressed. As a poet, artist, and educator all I’ve ever wanted was to create soulful things and make an impact on this world. When I started working with her, I was tired of doubting myself, tired of worrying about what others “out there” and in my life would think. I had goals I wanted to achieve with my art and work, but thoughts like “what you do isn’t good enough,” or “no one needs this,” or “you’ll just change it later, so why bother now?” kept me stuck.

Erica made me realize that I didn’t have a confidence problem – I just had a habit of focusing on the same crappy thoughts and feelings because it’s what I was used to. Over the course of our sessions, I began to see how the thoughts themselves are neutral, but giving them weight and importance over and over is what hurts.

I’m not saying that I’m suddenly confident all the time, but thanks to Erica, I am much more aware of how my inner experience of life gets created, and I’m getting better at not giving every stressful thought that enters my head the time of day. This alone was life-changing, and combined with the help she gave me to break down my goals in manageable chunks, I felt empowered to do things like self-publish my second book of poetry, get my website up to sell my dad’s artwork, and not use work as a distraction from my other creative pursuits.

I definitely wasn’t used to investing in myself on a high level like this and had never done coaching before, but it just felt like something I wanted – maybe even needed – to do for myself. I’m glad I took the leap. It may feel scary for you to spend the money on a coach, you might be so sure that you can “figure it out yourself” just like you “always do,” but if your gut is saying “yes” to working with Erica, I would trust that. I did, and have zero regrets; even on my toughest days, I can’t unsee the truth, simplicity, and sheer relief of what I saw during my time working with her.”

- Moira Murphy aka Fly Vida, Educator / Poet / Artist

“I am so grateful for the transformation I experienced while working with Erica as my coach. When I began our journey, I was feeling lost and uncertain about my professional path. I *dreaded* the process of updating my resume and trying to figure out what I wanted to do next. I wanted someone to hold my hand while I dipped a toe into what I thought would be excruciatingly cold water.

Working with Erica made that water a lot less chilly. In fact, I found myself actually excited and encouraged by the process of seeing how many skills I had acquired over the years and exploring what kinds of jobs were out there. Erica held the space for me to really dream and imagine all possibilities, not just the practical, safe ones. She has an exceptional ability to listen attentively and create a safe and non-judgmental space where I felt comfortable sharing my thoughts, feelings, and honest desires. Her knowledge, support, and the way she just makes things fun has been a guiding light in helping me gain the clarity I needed.

Beyond the career search, I wanted to make more time for my personal goals and interests. As a recovering people pleaser, this has always been a challenge, but once I became a mom it was that much harder. Erica helped me see beyond any black and white thinking I had about what “time for myself” looked like. I tend to overthink, and her thought-provoking questions blissfully unraveled how complicated I had made things. I’m still working on making more “me time,” but it’s so much more of an integrated part of my life now instead of just another ‘should.’

I recommend Erica to anyone who wants support doing the things that feel big and complex and seeing them in a whole new light, feeling lighthearted and joyful about the process of creating something, rather than gritting your teeth and trudging through.”

- Lucy Levitt

I sought out Erica for coaching because, although my hair salon was already thriving and I had the opportunity to teach about hair (an absolute dream come true), I found myself grappling with other creative ideas related to my work that seemed to be stuck in my mind. I couldn't quite put them into words; they would just come to me in fleeting moments. I turned to Erica to serve as a creative sounding board.

Through her insightful questions, prompts, and excellent listening skills, these ideas have gradually started to take shape and become much clearer. Every session with Erica feels like another step forward, as more and more breadcrumbs leading to my creative vision are revealed.

Not only has Erica helped me brainstorm and articulate my ideas, but she has also brought a sense of ease into my creative process. I've learned to trust that the ideas will flow naturally, and Erica has guided me in recognizing the difference between being gentle with myself and being hesitant to take action.

She reminds me that I can infuse play and experimentation into my pursuits, which helps keep me from getting overly serious about things. Erica has a knack for keeping me focused on the 'what' rather than getting bogged down by the 'how.'

During our time working together, my passion for music has been reignited, and I've rediscovered other dreams and visions that had been lying dormant. Erica's coaching has been an invaluable journey of self-discovery and creative growth, and I couldn't be more grateful for her guidance.

-Monica Brady, Hair Salon Owner, Stylist, and Educator (Salon Troy and Oribe)