You Can't Mask Success Over a Mess, with Erica Strong

💙 Ready to go deeper?If you're enjoying The Work of Warriors, I'd love to invite you to The Red Heart Collective, a live membership for people who are ready to better understand their nervous systems, increase their capacity, and create lasting change.The podcast is where we have conversations about mental wellness. The Collective is where we do the work.✨ Learn more and join us: kimrapach.comSUMMARYIn this conversation, Kim Rapach interviews Erica Strong, a life coach and business coach, about her journey and the importance of authenticity and resilience. Erica shares her experience of losing her social media following and the valuable lesson she learned about not attaching her self-worth to external validation. They discuss the challenges faced by artists and entrepreneurs and the need for support and self-care. Erica emphasizes the importance of being seen, heard, and protected in conversations and the balance between business strategy and personal well-being. They also explore the concept of living an untethered life and finding freedom and peace in the face of life's challenges. In this conversation, Erica Strong shares a personal story of her own ground-shaking moment and how she overcame it. She talks about the importance of taking care of oneself and not letting one isolated event define your life. Erica emphasizes the need to confront and deal with the mess before achieving success. She also discusses the significance of normalizing conversations about the realities of being human and the challenges that come with it. Erica shares her daily non-negotiables for maintaining a peaceful and resilient energy, including meditation, prayer, and swimming. She also highlights the importance of addressing mental health and well-being in the entertainment industry.KEYWORDSlife coach, business coach, authenticity, resilience, social media, self-worth, artists, entrepreneurs, support, self-care, untethered life, freedom, peace, self-care, personal growth, resilience, mental health, success, vulnerability, healing, human experienceTAKEAWAYSDo not attach your self-worth to external validation, such as social media followers or likes.Authenticity and connection are crucial in the artist community, and consumers of art should honor and respect artists as human beings.Life is unpredictable, and everyone faces challenges. It's how we respond to these challenges that makes a difference.Being a transformative coach involves addressing both business strategy and personal well-being.Living an untethered life means finding freedom and peace in any situation, accepting reality, and not arguing with it.Resilience is built through self-help practices, self-care, and a strong sense of self-worth.Support and genuine conversations that allow individuals to be seen, heard, and protected are essential for personal and professional growth. Take care of yourself and prioritize self-care, especially during challenging times.Confront and deal with the mess before achieving success; success cannot mask underlying issues.Normalize conversations about the realities of being human and the challenges that come with it.Daily non-negotiables for maintaining well-being may include meditation, prayer, and engaging in activities that bring joy.Addressing mental health and well-being is crucial in the entertainment industry.TITLESBalancing Business Strategy and Personal Well-beingBuilding Resilience Through Self-Help and Self-Care Daily Non-Negotiables for Well-BeingNormalizing Conversations About Being HumanSOUND BITES"Do not let social media be the house of your business.""You are the gift, not your social media page.""Attach your self-worth to what you bring, not the number of followers or likes.""You have to take care of yourself.""Don't let one isolated thing in life make you make a permanent decision for something that was really temporary.""It happens just that quick."CHAPTERS00:00Introduction and Connection01:32Conversation with Erica Strong02:51Loss of Social Media05:16Lesson from Losing Social Media06:16Authenticity and Social Media07:58Craving Authenticity and Connection11:10Artists and Authenticity13:24Transformative Coaching16:39Importance of Mental Health18:34The Importance of Self-Work19:21Navigating Life's Challenges20:05Living an Untethered Life21:29Accepting Reality and Finding Peace21:57Taking Care of Yourself in Difficult Times22:53Building Resilience23:38No One is Exempt from Life's Challenges23:58Discovering Your Life's Purpose24:58The Burden of Being the Strong One26:36The Importance of Self-Care27:35Overcoming Personal Tragedy30:14Choosing to Keep Going33:27Helping Others Through Personal Experience34:13The Importance of Vulnerability35:45Normalizing the Realities of Being Human38:08The Need for Self-Care in High-Achievers40:41Daily Non-Negotiables for Maintaining Peace and Resilience41:48Identifying Ideal Clients43:18The First Call with Erica45:02Addressing Personal Challenges Before Achieving Success47:49Supporting Artists and Creatives50:49WOW Outro.MOV Thank you for listening to The Work of Warriors.If this episode encouraged you, please consider following the show, leaving a review, and sharing it with someone who could benefit.To learn more about private coaching, The Red Heart Collective, speaking, or upcoming retreats, visit kimrapach.com.Until next time, keep doing the work that helps you become a stronger, steadier warrior.