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EPISODE · Aug 7, 2025 · 36 MIN

From Oprah Dreams to Improv Queens: Erin Diehl’s Mission to Inspire

from What Are You Made Of? · host Mike "C-Roc" Ciorrocco

In this vibrant episode of What Are You Made Of?, host Mike "C-Roc" welcomes the high-energy force that is Erin Diehl—a self-proclaimed “edutainer,” “failfluencer,” and founder of Improve It, a professional development company that infuses improv comedy into corporate training. Erin shares how she went from dreaming of becoming the next Oprah to discovering her true calling on the improv stages of Chicago. With infectious enthusiasm and deep purpose, she talks about her mission to activate people to become the highest versions of themselves—through play, joy, and embracing every part of who they are. Erin and Mike "C-Roc" dive into the emotional and personal experiences that shaped her journey, including the loss of a daughter named Zoe Isabella, whose name—meaning “life is beautiful”—has become Erin’s guiding mantra. From corporate cold calls to chicken hats and dance-offs in the boardroom, Erin’s story is as inspiring as it is unexpected. Tune in for a powerful reminder to live boldly, embrace the seasons of life and business, and never underestimate the power of laughter to transform lives.Website-www.itserindiehl.com www.learntoimproveit.com Social Media Links/Handles- https://www.instagram.com/itserindiehl/?hl=enhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/erindiehl/

In this vibrant episode of What Are You Made Of?, host Mike "C-Roc" welcomes the high-energy force that is Erin Diehl—a self-proclaimed “edutainer,” “failfluencer,” and founder of Improve It, a professional development company that infuses improv comedy into corporate training. Erin shares how she went from dreaming of becoming the next Oprah to discovering her true calling on the improv stages of Chicago. With infectious enthusiasm and deep purpose, she talks about her mission to activate people to become the highest versions of themselves—through play, joy, and embracing every part of who they are. Erin and Mike "C-Roc" dive into the emotional and personal experiences that shaped her journey, including the loss of a daughter named Zoe Isabella, whose name—meaning “life is beautiful”—has become Erin’s guiding mantra. From corporate cold calls to chicken hats and dance-offs in the boardroom, Erin’s story is as inspiring as it is unexpected. Tune in for a powerful reminder to live boldly, embrace the seasons of life and business, and never underestimate the power of laughter to transform lives.Website-www.itserindiehl.com www.learntoimproveit.com Social Media Links/Handles- https://www.instagram.com/itserindiehl/?hl=enhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/erindiehl/

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