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EPISODE · Feb 19, 2025 · 57 MIN

92. How to be your audacious self with Erika Rothenberger

from Courageous Me · host Kim Payne

In this episode, we meet the remarkable Erika Rothenberger, a true ambassador for embracing audacity and being the boss of your own life.During this highly energetic conversation, Erika shares how she juggles the many facets of her life, whether wearing a hard hat with steel-toe boots or rocking a pair of knee-high, sparkling hot pink boots.Starting as a civil engineer in a male-dominated industry and eventually earning her MBA, Erika is the ultimate entrepreneur. She's climbed the corporate ladder, secured a seat at the board table, founded women empowerment groups, is the host of a podcast, owns a gym, speaks on stages, and runs an international wellness business across 28 countries. And...as a happily married mother of two young kids, she does it all with grit, grace, glitz, and, importantly, audacity.  Tell her she can't do something, and she'll respond, "Watch me go!"Discover how Erika juggles her endless responsibilities while maintaining a vibrant, authentic presence. Her ability to embrace all sides of herself fuels her energy, demonstrating how blending professional prowess with personal expression creates a powerful impact.Erika also shares candid insights into overcoming setbacks and discusses how she transformed a horrendous personal experience into an opportunity for growth.Erika's journey will inspire you to explore where you can inject more audacity into your life, offering a real and relatable perspective beyond the glamour of success. What you'll learn in this episode:o   Why courage, like health, requires daily practice and commitmento   How brutal setbacks can be inspirational life lessonso   Strategies for juggling life amidst a busy scheduleo   The transformative power of speaking to change liveso   Why audacity is essential for playing a bigger game in life Get in touch with Erika:Website: Erika Rothenberger   LinkedIn: Erika Rothenberger   InstagramFacebook      More about Erika:Erika holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a master’s degree in Business Administration from Villanova University. She is a published author of "You’ve Got This, Boss Mama, " a podcast host of "Grit, Grace & Glitz," and a keynote speaker known for captivating audiences nationwide in both corporate and wellness settings.  Where to find me: Website: Kim Payne   LinkedIn: kimpayne9rok Instagram: kimpayne_9rok  Facebook: KimPayne9Rok The Courageous Business Series of Masterclasses. 

In this episode, we meet the remarkable Erika Rothenberger, a true ambassador for embracing audacity and being the boss of your own life.During this highly energetic conversation, Erika shares how she juggles the many facets of her life, whether wearing a hard hat with steel-toe boots or rocking a pair of knee-high, sparkling hot pink boots.Starting as a civil engineer in a male-dominated industry and eventually earning her MBA, Erika is the ultimate entrepreneur. She's climbed the corporate ladder, secured a seat at the board table, founded women empowerment groups, is the host of a podcast, owns a gym, speaks on stages, and runs an international wellness business across 28 countries. And...as a happily married mother of two young kids, she does it all with grit, grace, glitz, and, importantly, audacity.  Tell her she can't do something, and she'll respond, "Watch me go!"Discover how Erika juggles her endless responsibilities while maintaining a vibrant, authentic presence. Her ability to embrace all sides of herself fuels her energy, demonstrating how blending professional prowess with personal expression creates a powerful impact.Erika also shares candid insights into overcoming setbacks and discusses how she transformed a horrendous personal experience into an opportunity for growth.Erika's journey will inspire you to explore where you can inject more audacity into your life, offering a real and relatable perspective beyond the glamour of success. What you'll learn in this episode:o   Why courage, like health, requires daily practice and commitmento   How brutal setbacks can be inspirational life lessonso   Strategies for juggling life amidst a busy scheduleo   The transformative power of speaking to change liveso   Why audacity is essential for playing a bigger game in life Get in touch with Erika:Website: Erika Rothenberger   LinkedIn: Erika Rothenberger   InstagramFacebook      More about Erika:Erika holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a master’s degree in Business Administration from Villanova University. She is a published author of "You’ve Got This, Boss Mama, " a podcast host of "Grit, Grace & Glitz," and a keynote speaker known for captivating audiences nationwide in both corporate and wellness settings.  Where to find me: Website: Kim Payne   LinkedIn: kimpayne9rok Instagram: kimpayne_9rok  Facebook: KimPayne9Rok The Courageous Business Series of Masterclasses.

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