82: Is Work-Life Balance Even Real? How I am “balancing” hustle culture, entrepreneurship, and married life

In today's episode, I am behind the mic and my best friend of 17 years Brianna interviews me on my journey from quitting my career as a forensic scientist to now owner and my skincare company Silkenn.  I open up about my long journey from burnout to “balance” while navigating the demands of hustle culture as a high-achieving boss babe running a team of people while handling a 9 to 5.  We share in this episode: * Why the concept of "work-life balance" is a myth and how embracing harmony can transform your life. * The role of self-care in maintaining sanity amidst the chaos of entrepreneurship, marriage, and building a brand. * The importance of prioritizing yourself daily, with actionable tips on integrating self-care into your routine. * How faith and community have shaped Ericka’s journey and helped her overcome setbacks. * Real talk on the struggles of being a boss babe in a world driven by hustle culture and high expectations. Whether you're an ambitious woman looking to align your goals with your values or simply seeking inspiration to reclaim your time, this episode is packed with relatable advice and heartfelt moments. Takeaways: * Self-care is not a luxury; it's a necessity for high achievers. * Harmony beats balance—learn how to make your busy life work for you. * Prioritize relationships and find your "thing" to stay grounded. Connect with Ericka: Follow me on Instagram: @erickanicole For more episodes, subscribe to @bossbabereset on Instagram  Send us a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/bossbabereset Find out YOUR Boss Babe Archetype: https://form.typeform.com/to/wgnAFilj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ready to build the business that replaces your 9-to-5? Join us inside the Clocked Out Collective at start.clockedout.media.Free 5-Minute TrainingEvery woman I know who successfully built a business while working a 9-to-5 followed the same four steps — and almost all of them tried to skip step one.So I created a free 5-minute training specifically for the woman who is still clocking into work every day while trying to build something bigger on the side.➡️ Watch the free training here👀 Join the Clocked Out Collective ClockedOUT is a business and productivity podcast for the high-achieving female entrepreneur building a side hustle while working a 9-to-5. Each week we deliver business building tips, work-life balance and self-care strategies, and real talk on hustle culture so you can grow your business, hit new revenue milestones, and beat burnout while still on payroll.Follow us on Instagram: @clockedout.media