From Big Law to Bestselling Author with Erica Katz

In this episode, Emma sits down with bestselling author Erica Katz for a candid conversation about ambition, creativity, and building a life that actually feels good to live. Erica shares her path from Columbia Law School and big law to becoming a published novelist, and how writing quietly in the margins of life became her way out of a career that looked successful on paper but felt passionless. Together, they unpack what it really takes to pursue a creative calling while paying the bills, the tension between financial security and creative freedom, and how motherhood reshapes identity, focus, and ambition. Erica opens up about imposter syndrome, letting ideas unfold slowly, why she’s not on social media, and what it takes to not dread your day. This episode is a powerful reminder that there is no single right timeline, and that slow, intentional progress can be just as meaningful as bold leaps. In this episode, you’ll learn: How Erica balanced a demanding law career while writing her first novel Why letting creative work unfold slowly can lead to better outcomes The truth about time, priorities, and making space for what matters How motherhood reshaped her relationship with ambition and success How she moves through fear and imposter syndrome Links Check out Erica’s novels: https://ericakatzbooks.com/ Follow on Instagram: @conscioussuccessco Work with me: https://www.conscioussuccessco.com/book-a-success-call