Episode 93: The Audacity to Thrive Through Adversity w/ Erika Rothenberger

In this episode of the Coffee & Questions Podcast, I sit down with keynote speaker, leadership expert, author, and founder of the Audacious Woman Summit, Erika Rothenberger, for one of the most powerful conversations we've had on the show.What begins as a discussion about leadership, entrepreneurship, and raising confident children quickly evolves into a deeply personal conversation about resilience, purpose, and choosing to thrive after unimaginable trauma.Erika shares the life-changing story of surviving a brutal assault that became the catalyst for discovering her true calling. Rather than allowing tragedy to define her, she transformed her pain into purpose—launching a movement centered around courage, meaningful connection, and helping others live boldly.We also dive into the importance of authentic human connection in an AI-driven world, why relationships will always outperform transactions, how simple conversations create extraordinary opportunities, and the leadership principles that have shaped both of our businesses.If you've ever wondered how to turn your hardest moments into your greatest mission, this episode is for you.In This Episode:Why authentic human connection matters more than ever in the age of AIHow to create deeper relationships through simple conversationsErika's incredible story of surviving a violent attack—and how it changed her lifeTurning trauma into purpose instead of remaining stuck in victimhoodThe BOLD Method: Believe, Ongoing Process, Lean on Others, Develop OthersWhy serving others is the fastest path to personal and professional growthRaising entrepreneurial children through exampleBuilding resilience through adversityWhy meaningful relationships are the foundation of lasting successConnect with Erika RothenbergerWebsite: https://www.erikarothenberger.comInstagram: @erikarothenberger LinkedIn: Erika RothenbergerConnect with Michelle:Website: https://bermanmediapd.com/Instagram: @BermanMediaSocial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BermanMediaSocialNeed a Dynamic Speaker for Your Next Event?Email: [email protected]