#067 Empowering Women: Erica DeLong on Overcoming Challenges

Welcome to another inspiring episode of "The Turn Your Life Around Podcast" with your host, Sarah Coates, aka "The One80 Lady." In this episode, Sarah sits down with the dynamic Erica DeLong, a well-known radio host, TV personality, writer, and brand ambassador. Erica shares her journey from Durham to New York City and back, her experiences working in a male-dominated industry, and her passion for community service. She also opens up about overcoming a victim mindset and how she uses her platform to advocate for young women. Tune in to hear Erica's wisdom, experiences, and the lessons she's learned along the way. **Timestamps:** - [00:00:00] Introduction - [00:01:00] Sarah introduces Erica DeLong - [00:02:00] Erica's background and journey in radio - [00:05:00] Moving to New York and Detroit for work - [00:07:00] Returning to Raleigh and hosting her own show - [00:10:00] Overcoming challenges in a male-dominated industry - [00:12:00] The importance of community service and charity work - [00:15:00] Overcoming a victim mindset and investing in oneself - [00:18:00] Sharing personal stories for advocacy - [00:20:00] Involvement with various charities - [00:22:00] Meeting celebrities and working in the industry - [00:24:00] The power of manifesting and positive self-talk - [00:27:00] Final thoughts and takeaways Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring stories and insightful conversations! **Contact Erica DeLong:** - Website: www.ericadelong.com - Instagram: www.instagram.com/ericadelong/?hl=en **Follow Us:** - Website: [one-eightycounseling.com](https://one-eightycounseling.com/) - YouTube: [@turnyourlifearoundpodcast](https://www.youtube.com/@turnyourlifearoundpodcast) - Instagram: [@turnyourlifearoundpodcast](https://www.instagram.com/turnyourlifearoundpodcast) 🔗 **Our Podcast Links:** - **One Eighty Counseling:** https://one-eightycounseling.com/ - **YouTube Channel:** https://www.youtube.com/@turnyourlifearoundpodcast - **Instagram:** https://www.instagram.com/turnyourlifearoundpodcast - **Apple Podcasts:** https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-turn-your-life-around-podcast/id1732732948 - **Spotify:** https://open.spotify.com/show/04qZAn0DzCBwH8wHaAaSgk?si=e3aaf7cf7eac477d #TurnYourLifeAroundPodcast #SarahCoates #EricaDeLong #Inspiration #Perseverance #CommunityService #RadioHost #MentalHealth #Therapy #Coaching #Consulting #SupportNetwork #Resilience #OvercomingChallenges #LifeJourney #PodcastEpisodes #YouTubePodcast