Pause On The Play

Pause On The Play

Erica Courdae

Pause On The Play® is where you are challenged to examine your beliefs, question your predisposed notions, and consider realities you may be unfamiliar with in order to understand that they too are real. Erica Courdae and co-host India Jackson have real conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion, visibility, mindset, and everything in between. Topics include imperfect allyship®, imposter syndrome, company culture, and how you can feel more aligned and empowered in your business marketing. Let's go beyond the surface and move into action, today.

Pause & Explore: Rediscovering Your Existing Resources

Pause & Explore: Rediscovering Your Existing Resources

Erica and India discuss their intentions for the shows Pause on the Play® and Flaunt Your Fire®.  After nearly 300 combined episodes, they pause to explore how to use them as continued resources and how to stay in the loop about future projects.Ready to dive deeper?Keep in touch and find out what we’re up to at pauseontheplay.com

Sep 26, 2023 • 4:21

Decolonizing Health and Nutrition with Dalina Soto

Decolonizing Health and Nutrition with Dalina Soto

Diet culture is everywhere.What we consider healthy. What we consider unhealthy. The foods that we’re taught are good for us and the ones that we’re told to stay away from. How we think about food, health, and wellness is shaped by a culture steeped in white supremacy culture.There is so much more nuance available to us around food, health, wellness, and culture–not to mention enjoyment–when we break down the binary of good vs. bad foods, healthy vs. unhealthy people.Dalina Soto, MA, RDN, LDN jo

Sep 12, 2023 • 50:05

Accidental Entrepreneurship, Success, and Owning Your Values with Amanda McKinney

Accidental Entrepreneurship, Success, and Owning Your Values with Amanda McKinney

​So often, our goals and the way we feel about success come from what we’re supposed to want, what we’re supposed to do, and how we’re supposed to act and feel once we achieve those goals.But being truly satisfied with our achievements means defining success outside of the “shoulds.”Amanda McKinney joins Erica for a replay from a live conversation within The Pause on the Play Community about success, accidental entrepreneurship, and maintaining a balance between your business and your life.In th

Aug 29, 2023 • 36:21

Tokenism and Gaslighting at Work with Gabi Day

Tokenism and Gaslighting at Work with Gabi Day

How do your identities impact the way you show up at work and how you interact with work culture?How we move through the world is influenced by white supremacy, colorism, and capitalism, and it can have profound impacts on our working life and our physical and mental health.And while none of us can extract ourselves entirely from these systems, it may be possible–even necessary–to say enough is enough and forge a new path.Gabi Day joins Erica for a conversation about identity, work, capitalism,

Aug 8, 2023 • 38:21

Bringing the Body Back to the Whole Self with María-Victoria Albina

Bringing the Body Back to the Whole Self with María-Victoria Albina

Have you ever felt like you betrayed yourself?We live in a culture that teaches us to forsake our own wants in favor of serving others. We operate from a place of “I’m fine,” and get stuck in functional freeze, even when from the outside it appears we’re successful.María-Victoria Albina joins Erica for a discussion about resentment and obligation, setting and holding standards, and tending to your nervous system as you pursue embodiment and change.In this discussion: Changing the narrative on ob

Jul 25, 2023 • 51:24

Letting Go to Make Space

Letting Go to Make Space

As seasons shift, our thoughts may turn to growth and transformation.And it’s worth taking a pause to consider what you might need to let go of in order to continue to grow.Erica shares her thoughts on releasing the ideas and narratives you no longer want to hold, creating space to grow, and affirmations to support you along the way.In this discussion: Identifying and releasing the ideas and narratives that you no longer want to hold Integration and gratitude as you evolve and grow Affirmations

Jul 11, 2023 • 16:36

Letting Go of Perfectionism in Goal-Setting with Betsaida Lebron

Letting Go of Perfectionism in Goal-Setting with Betsaida Lebron

Goal-setting can bring out the perfectionist in many of us. When our goals don’t account for our imperfect humanity, it leads to burnout and feeling like a failure. Getting stuck in the mentality that there is one course of action or one right way to do things doesn’t honor what we learn and experience along the way, even when things don’t go to plan.Betsaida Lebron joins Erica to discuss setting J.A.N.K.Y goals that allow for imperfection, changing course, and getting outside of your comfort zo

May 30, 2023 • 42:47

Letting Go of Perfectionism in Goal-Setting with Betsaida Lebron

Letting Go of Perfectionism in Goal-Setting with Betsaida Lebron

Goal-setting can bring out the perfectionist in many of us.  Getting stuck in the mentality that there is one course of action or one right way to do things doesn’t honor what we learn and experience along the way, even when things don’t go to plan. Betsaida Lebron joins Erica to discuss setting J.A.N.K.Y goals that allow for imperfection, changing course, and getting outside of your comfort zone to make real change.   In this discussion: How improv and play can help you manage fear and get ou

May 30, 2023 • 42:47

Your Values Come with You: Shaping Company and Brand Values and Culture

Your Values Come with You: Shaping Company and Brand Values and Culture

Your values are the foundation for every single thing that you do. Yet sometimes, we think we have to leave those values at the door when we go to work, whether in our own businesses or as team members for others. But your values come with you wherever you go. Erica and India discuss rethinking how your values show up in your business, getting explicit about them, and why being clear on your values helps you build lasting relationships with your team, your clients, and your audience. In this dis

May 16, 2023 • 22:55

Capacity, Responsibility, and Community in Shifting Systems

Capacity, Responsibility, and Community in Shifting Systems

Doing the work of shifting systems toward equity and equality can take a massive toll physically, emotionally, and spiritually. It’s easy to feel like you’re not doing enough when you’re working against systems that existed long before you. But it’s important to remember that it’s not your debt to pay. Erica shares a reminder about the debts that we owe, and the importance of doing the work in community. In this discussion: Why you can’t internalize the debts created by preexisting systems H

May 2, 2023 • 17:49

More Than Labels: Aligning Your Clients with Your Values with Cher Hale

More Than Labels: Aligning Your Clients with Your Values with Cher Hale

When you’re working toward creating more equity in your business, it can be tempting to use demographic labels to diversify your client list and work with underrepresented communities. But assessing a potential client for fit is about more than labels.  Guest host Cher Hale discusses why she chose to shift her business to working exclusively with underrepresented voices, how she sets and keeps her boundaries around client fit, and how she supports clients on their DEI journeys. In this discussio

Apr 18, 2023 • 22:01

Building Your Thought Leadership in the Speaking Industry with Danielle Tucker

Building Your Thought Leadership in the Speaking Industry with Danielle Tucker

Getting involved in the speaking industry is one way to build your thought leadership and support yourself or your business.  But that journey isn’t the same for everyone. There is more work that needs to be done to make the speaking industry more equitable. Danielle Tucker joins Erica for a conversation about the speaking industry, building thought leadership, and how people of color can be more visible and get paid well for what they do.   In this discussion: Where more accountability and re

Apr 4, 2023 • 44:04

Leadership Is An Action, Not A Trait

Leadership Is An Action, Not A Trait

We tend to think of being a leader as something someone is or isn’t. But a concept of leadership that focuses only on the individual misses the inherently social nature of being a leader. Erica discusses what it means to be in leadership, why leadership is social, and why leaders must consider the collective whole. In this discussion: How the common conception of leadership reinforces white supremacy culture Why leadership is inherently social Why leadership requires acknowledging and work

Mar 28, 2023 • 19:17

Towards Liberation: Building a Business Based on Your Values with Jeffrey Shiau

Towards Liberation: Building a Business Based on Your Values with Jeffrey Shiau

While many business owners want to do business differently, there is no one-size-fits-all checklist for building a business that supports collective liberation. But there is plenty of shame, guilt, and expectation around how to do business. Yet shame and guilt can actually stifle our growth and perfection is neither a reasonable goal nor expectation. Jeffrey Shiau joins Erica for a conversation about building a liberatory business, what it means to honor your capacity and the humanity of your te

Mar 21, 2023 • 50:27

Beyond Acknowledgment: Connecting with the Land and Environment

Beyond Acknowledgment: Connecting with the Land and Environment

Many of us live lives that are disconnected from the land and our environment. The process of learning about the traditional stewards of the land you’re on, and honoring the environment can have impacts that go beyond land acknowledgments. India joins Erica for a discussion about acknowledging and honoring the land, what Erica has learned about gardening, and how she’s evolving in her work and relationships. In this discussion: What Erica and India have learned since researching whose land the

Mar 14, 2023 • 31:42

Embodiment, Agency, and Choicefulness with María-Victoria Albina

Embodiment, Agency, and Choicefulness with María-Victoria Albina

Labels like co-dependent, perfectionist, and people-pleaser get used constantly. We’re told we shouldn’t be those things. But for many of us, those labels stem from survival skills we learned in our early lives. And reliance on labels can actually undermine our ability to heal from these behavioral patterns. María-Victoria Albina joins Erica for a discussion of survival skills, authenticity, embodiment, agency, and choicefulness within the systems of white supremacist patriarchy, colonization, a

Mar 7, 2023 • 50:00

Word Choice Is an Opportunity to Match Your Impact with Your Intent

Word Choice Is an Opportunity to Match Your Impact with Your Intent

There are words that we use so often that we rarely stop to consider the impact that they can have. The word but is often used when we discuss things like Black History Month. “It’s important but, it’s the shortest month of the year…” The word but negates what comes before it. When you use the word but you may be negating the lived experiences and realities of others without even realizing it. For the final episode of Black History Month, Erica discusses why we need to be more conscious of when

Feb 28, 2023 • 18:13

Celebrating Black Innovation and Joy in Black History Month

Celebrating Black Innovation and Joy in Black History Month

Black History Month often curtails the true scope of Black history to a few key periods of time, but Black history is much more than the history of enslavement or the Civil Rights Movement. Black history is full of innovation and joy, and it’s being made all around us. Erica and India discuss the importance of recognizing and celebrating Black joy during Black History Month, and all year long. In this discussion: Why it’s vital to recognize the throughline of innovation and joy in Black histor

Feb 21, 2023 • 26:05

Community and Interdependence as Counterbalances to White Supremacy

Community and Interdependence as Counterbalances to White Supremacy

Getting clarity on how you want to be in community–whether one-on-one, in a group, or taking time to process on your own before coming back to the group–helps create interdependence by fostering a community of choice that benefits that collective whole.   Erica digs into showing up as yourself and how fostering interdependence creates counterbalances and safety nets as we navigate liminal spaces, planning for the future as we understand the present.   In this discussion: Why you need clarity on

Feb 14, 2023 • 16:05

Biases in Health Care and Medical Gaslighting: A Conversation with Andrea Nakayama

Biases in Health Care and Medical Gaslighting: A Conversation with Andrea Nakayama

Systemic biases can have profound impacts on how we receive medical care and support.  Members of marginalized communities may be brushed off, misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and mistreated within the medical system, sometimes with catastrophic effects.Andrea Nakayama joins Erica for a discussion about bias, medical gaslighting, a systems approach to health, and how to advocate for yourself in medical settings. In this discussion: The three tenets of functional medicine How systemic and implicit b

Feb 7, 2023 • 53:12

Reflection Pause: Where We Are and Where We've Been

Reflection Pause: Where We Are and Where We've Been

A new year is often a time of reflecting on the past and planning for the future, but it’s important to remember that where we are right now matters.   And as content creators, it matters that you share what’s going on with you and not forget yourself in the process of interviewing others or providing value through teaching.    Erica and India get together to share where they are right now and why it’s important for content creators to let their audiences get to know them.   In this discussion:

Jan 31, 2023 • 42:48

Charging Your Worth as a WOC and Being an Imperfect Ally

Charging Your Worth as a WOC and Being an Imperfect Ally

“Charge your worth.” It’s a common refrain, but it can carry a different weight for members of the BIPOC Community in ways that make it difficult to resonate with. And unpacking it isn’t always an easy process. In this replay from Elaine Lou Cartas’s Color Your Dreams podcast, Erica, India, and Elaine unpack what it means to charge your worth as women of color and allies, the importance of women of color and allies working together, and how charging what you’re worth impacts how you can give bac

Jan 24, 2023 • 1:09:57

A Broader Perspective on the Beginner's Mindset with Parker Stevenson

A Broader Perspective on the Beginner's Mindset with Parker Stevenson

Sometimes it feels like you have to know everything. Or at least pretend that you do. It takes self-awareness and vulnerability to admit that we don’t know what we don’t know. But adopting a beginner’s mindset, and reminding ourselves that there is always something out there to learn, keeps us open to opportunities and connections along our journeys. Parker Stevenson joins Erica for an honest conversation about approaching the world, your business, and your clients with a beginner’s mindset. In

Jan 17, 2023 • 54:38

Independence vs Interdependence: What's the difference?

Independence vs Interdependence: What's the difference?

In the United States, we live with a cultural narrative of hyper-independence. We make it on our own. But there is nothing we do that isn’t in some way supported by someone else. The often invisible labor of others allows us to perpetuate the lie that we are independent. Humans are interdependent by nature and communities can’t exist without interdependence.  Erica and India discuss how interdependence shows up in The Pause on the Play Community, in their work, and in their lives, from collabora

Jan 10, 2023 • 42:42

Examining Interdependence vs Individualism

Examining Interdependence vs Individualism

Participating in modern society is interdependent by nature.  But in the United States, individualism and exceptionalism are part of the dominant narrative of how we relate to success, failure, and each other.  Erica discusses how the winter holidays can be a useful illustration of how interdependence and individualism show up for us in school, work, and in our relationships and communities. In this discussion: Defining individualism and interdependence How the holidays provide a foil for obser

Jan 3, 2023 • 17:47

We Are On Pause Until 2023.

We Are On Pause Until 2023.

If you’ve taken in the last few episodes, you may be aware that inside The Pause on the Play® Community, we have a curated exploration called Create Space to Take Care of Yourself. This month, we’re leading by example and taking some time to care for ourselves, so the podcast will be on pause until January 3, 2023. In the meantime, dig into the archives, continue to vote with your dollars, and you’re always welcome to connect with us inside The Pause on the Play® Community.

Dec 6, 2022 • 1:30

Reconsider the Holidays and Social Programming

Reconsider the Holidays and Social Programming

Fall and winter holidays are steeped in traditions for many of us, from Thanksgiving turkey to Christmas lights. Whether they came into our lives with our families of origin or through later relationships, it’s worth considering how those traditions do or don’t align with our values, and if we can reshape them, or shape new traditions that honor our values and the history behind these celebrations. Erica and India discuss Columbus Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas in the context of history, in th

Nov 29, 2022 • 45:57

Pausing Is A Privilege

Pausing Is A Privilege

Creating space to pause is vital to our well-being and to the ability to make the impact we want to create by participating meaningfully in change. But pausing isn’t accessible in the same ways to everyone. In many ways, the ability to pause is a privilege. Erica and India discuss the intersection of pausing and privilege, with some key examples of how those concepts have shown up in their lives and in the lives of people around them. In this discussion: Why the word “pause” is central to the P

Nov 22, 2022 • 32:30

Creating Space To Take Care Of Yourself

Creating Space To Take Care Of Yourself

Many of us struggle to give ourselves time and space that isn’t taken up with work, family, friends, television, music, anything to distract us from silence. But reconsidering your normal, and living with your values and the impact you want to create, takes time. It requires that we learn how to get comfortable with stillness, and to care for ourselves. India and Erica discuss how they make space to reconsider their normal and to care for themselves, and share their thoughts on handling their sc

Nov 15, 2022 • 51:40

Autonomy, Personal Ownership, and Consent: A Conversation With Shannon Collins

Autonomy, Personal Ownership, and Consent: A Conversation With Shannon Collins

While many of us are familiar with discussing consent in the context of sexuality, consent shows up in so many other areas of our lives. Consent may seem like a simple yes or no, but there are layers to what makes up true consent, and access to it can be a privilege.  Shannon Collins interviews Erica about how consent shows up in everything from health to hair to raising kids, even in our entertainment. In this discussion: How Erica defines consent in this moment How Erica is reprogramming cons

Nov 8, 2022 • 1:02:49

Decolonizing Time and Relearning Indigenous Cyclical Time with Ixchel Lunar

Decolonizing Time and Relearning Indigenous Cyclical Time with Ixchel Lunar

Many of us are accustomed to viewing time as a resource we never seem to have enough of. The pace of our lives pushes us to constantly “make the most” of our time. That pace has a profound impact on us physically, emotionally, and spiritually. But other ways of relating to time, outside the colonial paradigm, are possible. Ixchel Lunar and Erica discuss decolonizing time, relearning Indigenous cyclical time, and how to build a relationship with time where it is a friend, rather than a pressure.

Nov 1, 2022 • 50:31

How To Reconsider Imposter Syndrome

How To Reconsider Imposter Syndrome

People talk about imposter syndrome all the time, in relation to how they feel at work or in social situations or just in life. But do you know where the term comes from? Erica revisits episode three of the podcast and gives her perspective on what imposter syndrome really is and how it can show up in our lives. In this discussion: The popular conception of what imposter syndrome means Why imposter syndrome may have more to do with who you’ve had to be than who you’re becoming How imposter synd

Oct 25, 2022 • 17:45

Profit Without Oppression: Getting into Nuance with Kim Crayton

Profit Without Oppression: Getting into Nuance with Kim Crayton

There has been a lot of conversation about dismantling systems of oppression over the last few years. But too often, this conversation stalls before turning into action.  It’s not enough to have language to explain concepts and systems of supremacy, disrimination, and exploitation or to simply take in information. Kim Crayton joins Erica for a wide-ranging conversation about why she’s done with call outs, why dismantling systems isn’t enough, and how she’s envisioning and creating alternative sy

Oct 18, 2022 • 1:13:49

Ditching Business-As-Usual with Racheal Cook

Ditching Business-As-Usual with Racheal Cook

Business and work culture are always changing. And with more people pursuing entrepreneurship, whether they’re following their passion or because running their own business is the only way to juggle work and life, there are more opportunities for us to impact how we do work. To create the change we want to witness, and cultures that are more inclusive, more supportive, and more adaptable, we have to learn to reconsider our normal in work and in life. Racheal Cook joins Erica to discuss the impac

Oct 11, 2022 • 52:24

What We Learned About Creating Partnership Programs with Laura Sprinkle

What We Learned About Creating Partnership Programs with Laura Sprinkle

Many of us are familiar with affiliate partnership programs and how they can help market our businesses and grow our audiences.  And partner programs can be an appealing way to bring your offer to a wider range of people without having to use marketing methods that aren’t in alignment with your values. But advice about building an affiliate program can be disingenuous, making it sound overly easy or even exploitative. Laura Sprinkle interviews Erica and India about the development of the Pause o

Oct 4, 2022 • 1:08:15

Getting Comfortable Breaking the Rules of Business with Brooke Monaghan

Getting Comfortable Breaking the Rules of Business with Brooke Monaghan

When it comes to our businesses, there are a lot of rules and “right” ways to do things that we’re told are just how it’s done if we want to succeed. But it doesn’t have to be that way. You can choose to do things differently. Brooke Monaghan joins Erica to discuss how she shows up in her business, reconsiders her normal, and rejects the rules in order to create sustainable, values-driven businesses for herself and her clients. In this discussion: How to begin to differentiate what narratives a

Sep 27, 2022 • 40:43

Values Hijacking, Capitalism, and Systemic Change with Tara McMullin

Values Hijacking, Capitalism, and Systemic Change with Tara McMullin

Many of us are aware of how our business values can get co-opted by the values and structures of capitalism. What may be less obvious is how our personal values can also be influenced by capitalist thinking. Capitalism is more than an economic system. Capitalism is a fundamental part of our politics, culture, and how we navigate our personal and professional lives. Tara McMullin joins Erica to discuss the far-reaching impacts of capitalism on our lives, the gamification of our values and goals,

Sep 20, 2022 • 1:04:41

Ancestral Trauma, Inner Child Wounds, and Healing with Evelyn Huynh

Ancestral Trauma, Inner Child Wounds, and Healing with Evelyn Huynh

Every one of us has an inner child, where our subconscious minds store emotional experiences from childhood. And those experiences and emotions shape the lens we bring into the present. For members of the BIPOC community, inner child wounds often intersect with the ancestral and generational traumas of the community. Healing is not easy work, especially when healing hasn’t always been accessible or normalized in the community. But it is possible. Evelyn Huynh and Erica discuss inner child wounds

Sep 13, 2022 • 43:20

Legal Agreements: Integrating Your Values and Creating Consent with Autumn Witt Boyd

Legal Agreements: Integrating Your Values and Creating Consent with Autumn Witt Boyd

Most of us understand the concept of consent when it comes to bodily autonomy and permission. We know what it means to agree to or decline physical interaction. But consent has implications in many areas of our lives and businesses, and it can become confusing to consider how a broader definition of consent impacts the actions we take in relationship to each other. Autumn Witt Boyd joins guest host India Jackson for a discussion of how consent applies to legal agreements and contracts that we ma

Sep 6, 2022 • 49:08

Conscious Communication in Life and Work with Elaine Lou Cartas

Conscious Communication in Life and Work with Elaine Lou Cartas

Communication in the workplace can be fraught.  Bringing together groups of people with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can create situations ripe for conflict and miscommunication. But we can shape workplace cultures where people feel witnessed, appreciated, and respected. Elaine Lou Cartas joins Erica and India for a discussion about creating space for difficult conversations in the workplace, the importance of behavior modeling from leaders, and how conscious communicatio

Aug 30, 2022 • 58:30

Misconceptions of Slang, Tone Policing, and TikTok with EK Powell

Misconceptions of Slang, Tone Policing, and TikTok with EK Powell

Tone policing is a way of invalidating what someone is saying because of how they’re saying it. It goes beyond literal tone–too loud, too brash, too animated–and extends to using slang or African American Vernacular English and beyond. It often assumes that the speaker is uneducated, rendering their opinions or experiences as null and void. EK Powell joins Erica to discuss tone policing and respectability politics, how content creators are pushing back and influencing media, and why you can’t ad

Aug 23, 2022 • 55:35

Diverse Perspectives: Reconsidering the Meaning of Success

Diverse Perspectives: Reconsidering the Meaning of Success

Success is difficult to define. Everyone has their own take on what it means, and there is often a difference between how we think about success and how it shows up in reality. India and Erica discuss how they have defined success in the past, how the meaning of success has evolved, and share the perspectives of members of the Pause on the Play® Community. In this discussion: How the definitions of success we’re exposed to early in life create narratives of how we perceive ourselves and others

Aug 16, 2022 • 44:24

Integrated Values, Grounded Growth, and Marketing with Amy Jacobus

Integrated Values, Grounded Growth, and Marketing with Amy Jacobus

When you decide that you want to make an impact and create change with your brand and your platform, you have to get clear on your values.  And those values have to be explicit to you, your team, your clients, and your audience. Amy Jacobus reconnects with Erica to reflect on how refining and implementing her values throughout her company has impacted her business, and how it continues to grow and shape her brand. In this discussion: How reconsidering her normal allows Amy to create sustainable

Aug 9, 2022 • 43:36

Maroon Communities: The History of Black Brilliance and Freedom with Dr. Crystal Menzies

Maroon Communities: The History of Black Brilliance and Freedom with Dr. Crystal Menzies

There is so much history that we don’t learn in school. Colonial and white supremacist historical narratives rarely acknowledge the history of Black resistance and rebellion, or the free Black communities created by Maroons, some of which still exist to this day. Dr. Crystal Menzies joins Erica to discuss the past and present of Maroon communities, what they have to teach us about communal care and collective responsibility, and why we need accessible, intergenerational education. In this discus

Aug 2, 2022 • 49:23

Common Misconceptions About Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Work

Common Misconceptions About Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Work

We often discuss misconceptions that people have around various topics like marketing, community, visibility and branding, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work. And it’s important to regularly revisit these topics, to dig in, debunk, and recenter the myths and misconceptions that come up with them. India Jackson joins Erica to discuss common misconceptions about DEI work, from getting stuck on the right way to engage to why it’s vital to move from consuming information and into action. In t

Jul 26, 2022 • 32:00

This Isn't My Norm: Reconsidering Mental Health with Therapist Amenah Arman

This Isn't My Norm: Reconsidering Mental Health with Therapist Amenah Arman

Reconsidering your normal is essential to clarifying and living your values. But it isn’t a one and done process. Reconsidering your normal is a journey that holds space for where you’ve been and what’s possible in the future. Amenah Arman joins Erica to discuss how reconsidering her normal has impacted how she shows up in her business, in her values, and in her mission. In this discussion: How getting clear on your values helps you evaluate belief systems and come into alignment with your miss

Jul 19, 2022 • 40:12

Are Standard Ideal Client Profiles Racist? with India Jackson

Are Standard Ideal Client Profiles Racist? with India Jackson

Most business owners have been told at some point that they need to have an ideal client profile. These profiles are meant to be tools to figure out who we’re marketing to and who we’re selling to. But in practice, they create a Frankenstein of demographics that don’t reflect real people. These amalgamations of traits are also heavily rooted in white supremacist structures, ignoring whole humans for what we think are the most desirable pieces. India Jackson joins Erica to discuss how these profi

Jul 12, 2022 • 30:14

Company of One? Why Company Culture and Values Still Matter

Company of One? Why Company Culture and Values Still Matter

When we are the only person working for our brand, we can have a false sense of not having anyone to answer to, no reasoning that needs to be vetted before we make decisions. But if we don’t create culture for ourselves, are we deprioritizing the importance of having an understanding of our company culture? Erica shares her perspective on why it’s important to establish a company culture, even when you’re a company of one. In this discussion: How to define the scope of your team Why your values

Jul 5, 2022 • 24:05

The Integration of Personal and Professional Life with Guest Host India Jackson

The Integration of Personal and Professional Life with Guest Host India Jackson

Learning for the sake of learning is never the thing. Talking for the sake of talking doesn’t do it either. Conversations and content are the places we start, but they have to become part of how you create action, how you learn and unlearn, so you can move through the world in a more equitable way. India interviews Erica about what she’s integrating in her life and her practice of Imperfect Allyship®. In this discussion: Why confronting perfectionism means digging into the narratives you have a

Jun 28, 2022 • 36:46

Confessions On Diversity In The Workplace With Damion Taylor

Confessions On Diversity In The Workplace With Damion Taylor

What can happen when we take the time to actually talk about the challenges that we're experiencing at work, the way that we're feeling, the things that we're experiencing, and ways that we can do it differently?  We need to bring forward the experiences that we’re told, implicitly or explicitly, that we shouldn’t discuss if we want to make progress. Damion Taylor joins Erica and India to discuss how we talk about challenges at work. In this discussion: Why discussions of DEI need to go beyond

Jun 21, 2022 • 37:07

Why You Can't Just Operationalize DEI

Why You Can't Just Operationalize DEI

As we move away from some of the urgency that surfaced in 2020 around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, it remains vital to continue doing the work. DEI isn’t a box you can check and say you’re done. You can’t schedule learning and unlearning. Erica discusses why DEI is an ongoing project that requires emotional investment and openness and why it can’t just be operationalized. In this discussion: Why DEI has to be the lens through which you do all things Why DEI can’t be an intellectual exercis

Jun 14, 2022 • 19:58

Life and Business On Your Own Terms with Tasha Booth

Life and Business On Your Own Terms with Tasha Booth

Business and life come with a lot of prescribed standards for how things should be done. But following the shoulds can lead to burnout when those paths don’t feel authentic to ourselves. What would it be like to have the freedom to decide for yourself how you want to do life and work?  Tasha Booth (she/her) and Erica discuss making your own choices and setting your own standards in business and life. In this discussion: How living life on your own terms shows up in your business Why following p

Jun 7, 2022 • 43:28

Regenerative Systems of Change: Going Beyond Sustainability with Helen Tremethick

Regenerative Systems of Change: Going Beyond Sustainability with Helen Tremethick

Systems like patriarchy, capitalism, productivity, and urgency are extensions of white supremacy that support no one but especially don’t support those that have been historically and currently disenfranchised and marginalized by those same systems. We all interact with these systems, but we don’t have to actively participate in them. There are ways to run our businesses and our lives that actively work against these oppressive systems and work toward equity. Helen Tremethick (she/they)  joins E

May 31, 2022 • 42:42

Niching Down: Aligning Your Actions With Your Aspirations with Chelsea Stevenson

Niching Down: Aligning Your Actions With Your Aspirations with Chelsea Stevenson

Getting clear on your niche can help your business flourish. Finding your niche can mean more than honing your service offerings and ideal client avatar. Niching down can help you express your values in your business. But the way that niching is talked about and taught in the mainstream can become a matter of chasing money and be out of alignment with your values. Chelsea Stevenson joins Erica for a conversation about what it has really meant to niche down her business and how her values inform

May 24, 2022 • 41:40

VIP Days, Burnout, and the Beauty of Boundaries with Jordan Gill

VIP Days, Burnout, and the Beauty of Boundaries with Jordan Gill

You can do things differently. You can define success for yourself in a way that accounts for your whole self and wellbeing and not just the work you do for others. You don’t have to be grinding and hustling every hour of every day. Being burned out is not a badge of honor. Jordan Gill joins Erica for a conversation about VIP days and how implementing them has supported both their businesses and their lives.  In this discussion: How VIP days create natural boundaries for you and your work How V

May 17, 2022 • 53:29

Urgency Is Not Welcome To This Show

Urgency Is Not Welcome To This Show

With a neverending news cycle churning out information, it can be easy to feel like you have to react immediately. We feel the urgency of needing to say something, do something, to fix the problem we’re now aware of. So often, the issues you’re reacting to existed long before you acknowledged them. And the fix can’t be immediate. Erica discusses reacting with urgency to the events of the day, how it leads to burnout, and how it can pull you away from your values. In this discussion: How discomf

May 10, 2022 • 12:17

Supporting Our Children As They Explore Gender and Identity with Mackenzie Dunham

Supporting Our Children As They Explore Gender and Identity with Mackenzie Dunham

Children should be able to explore their expression and identity as part of growing up. So how do we best support them and prioritize their needs as they navigate that journey? As adults, how can we do better for the children in our lives? How can adults deprogram the sometimes harmful ideas and beliefs they grew up with? Mackenzie Dunham joins Erica for a conversation about what it takes to create supportive, affirming spaces for kids. In this discussion: Why we need to normalize therapy from

May 3, 2022 • 46:58

How Imperfect Allyship® Shows Up For Black Women with Paula Edgar

How Imperfect Allyship® Shows Up For Black Women with Paula Edgar

We can be Imperfect Allies® to people who live, look, and love like us, as well as to those who are demographically different from us. What supports us when we give and receive Imperfect Allyship® from each other from within our communities? What do we need when those who are different from us on paper want to support us? Paula Edgar joins Erica for a dynamic conversation about what can happen when Black women are allies to one another and Paula’s passion for supporting and prioritizing Black wo

Apr 26, 2022 • 42:16

Imperfect Allyship®: Why Social Change Needs Space For Imperfection

Imperfect Allyship®: Why Social Change Needs Space For Imperfection

Imperfect Allyship® is more than just a phrase. And it’s an entire thought process, action framework, and a way of being. Imperfect Allyship® is a movement. Imperfect Allyship® is a nuanced and layered concept that requires commitment, collaboration, and vulnerability. But it also doesn’t have to be that complicated. India joins Erica to dig into the meaning of Imperfect Allyship® and how it comes to life in action. In this discussion: Coming to a working definition of Imperfect Allyship® How p

Apr 19, 2022 • 32:06

Building a Collaborative Company Culture with Rebecca Teaff

Building a Collaborative Company Culture with Rebecca Teaff

Hiring and retention are at the top of mind for many business owners, large and small, as the Great Resignation forces us to rethink work and company culture. And you can’t talk about hiring, retention, or company culture without talking about values.  Rebecca Teaff joins Erica to discuss how getting explicit about her values has shaped her hiring process, company culture, and allowed her to successfully retain team members and hire during this tumultuous time. In this discussion: How to use cu

Apr 12, 2022 • 44:40

Cultivating, Building, and Scaling Sustainable Career Pathways with Maurice Jones of OneTen

Cultivating, Building, and Scaling Sustainable Career Pathways with Maurice Jones of OneTen

Not having a college degree has become a huge hindrance for people not only being able to get a job, but to get a sustainable job with opportunities for advancement. And it’s a significant roadblock to advancement for Black people. Maurice Jones of OneTen joins Erica and India to discuss the realities of the job market and how OneTen is working to evolve the employment ecosystem to open up pathways of sustainable achievement for Black people. In this discussion: How degree requirements create s

Apr 5, 2022 • 44:07

Truth, Self-Worth, and Imposter Syndrome

Truth, Self-Worth, and Imposter Syndrome

Imposter Syndrome is a term that many of us are way too well acquainted with.  But what if it's not what you thought it was? What if it is the fear of you being so much more than you ever dreamed?  Erica shares her thoughts about what Imposter Syndrome is and isn’t and how it shows up as we expand what we think is possible and embrace our next best selves. In this discussion: Why imposter syndrome is so persistent for Black and brown people What we’re really afraid of when we experience Imposte

Mar 29, 2022 • 12:15

Giving-Back and Imperfect Allyship® with Emily Thompson

Giving-Back and Imperfect Allyship® with Emily Thompson

Imperfect Allyship® applies to more than just race and gender. And we need space to think about how our allyship efforts intersect with creating systems of collaboration, support, and giving back. Emily Thompson joins Erica to discuss how Imperfect Allyship® shows up in her work and life, the systems she has put in place to make allyship feel easeful, and her December collaboration with Pause on the Play®, The Community in support of the L-CMD Research Foundation. In this discussion: Why Imperf

Mar 22, 2022 • 49:38

Make The World Your Playground Of Possibilities with Gary Ware

Make The World Your Playground Of Possibilities with Gary Ware

Many of us want to have the capacity to be more creative, to be better communicators, and to be able to tap into our empathy. Improvisation can be a tool to broaden your capacity in all of these areas, giving you a playground to expand what you think is possible with a sense of levity and play. Gary Ware and Erica discuss how to use improvisation skills to bring energy and joy to your work and to access your empathy and communication skills. In this discussion: How improvisation and play helps

Mar 15, 2022 • 47:07

How Creating Equitable Systems Can Support Freedom In Your Life and Business with Adrienne Dorison

How Creating Equitable Systems Can Support Freedom In Your Life and Business with Adrienne Dorison

We hear about systems of oppression all the time, but it’s possible and necessary to reclaim systems as a structure that can create freedom.  Systems can create frameworks that generate freedom in more than just your business. These systems are a part of mindset shifts that extend outward and support how you navigate your life and your relationships. Adrienne Dorison joins Erica for a conversation about the Run Like Clockwork framework and how systems can create and support freedom. In this disc

Mar 8, 2022 • 51:53

Finding The Courage to Dream Big

Finding The Courage to Dream Big

Some people have the wherewithal in them to dream big, to think that anything can be possible, that things that they’ve never witnessed, things that they thought were out of reach, can be possible. And some don’t. Often, the same person will experience both at different times. Erica and India come together to have a conversation about envisioning the impact you want to make and believing in what’s possible. In this discussion: How our backgrounds influence what we can conceive of as possible Ho

Mar 1, 2022 • 26:34

Is Urgency Using You As An Agent Of White Supremacy?

Is Urgency Using You As An Agent Of White Supremacy?

Where are you playing a role in giving or receiving urgency and its harmful side effects? Urgency isn’t about whether or not something is time-sensitive. Urgency is about demanding something before it’s actually due, creating unreasonable expectations and unhealthy environments in its wake. And if urgency is about saving your time and resources, who’s paying the price for the reclamation? Erica breaks down what urgency is and isn’t, how it intersects with white supremacy, and how it impacts our

Feb 22, 2022 • 21:32

Reconsidering Our Understanding of Identity with Lucia Doynel

Reconsidering Our Understanding of Identity with Lucia Doynel

What assumptions do you make about yourself? What assumptions do you make about others? The assumptions about identity that we make about ourselves and each other are often not supporting us in our lives, or in our efforts to be visible and make the types of impact that we want to make in the world. Lucia Doynel joins Erica for a conversation about identity, assumptions, and the stories we tell about ourselves and others. In this discussion: The layers of identity and the boxes we put ourselves

Feb 15, 2022 • 41:36

The Case For Being Selfish with Dr. Marcuetta Sims

The Case For Being Selfish with Dr. Marcuetta Sims

Can being selfish be a good thing? Selfishness actually needs to be incorporated into our lifestyles in order to support the work that we are designed and purposed to do. We cannot do the things that we want to do, the things that we need to do, and create the types of changes that we want to create if we’re pouring from an empty, cracked, chipped, broken cup. Dr. Marcuetta Sims joins Erica to make the case for being selfish. In this discussion: Why Dr. Sims is reclaiming the word selfish Why B

Feb 8, 2022 • 47:42

Radical Curiosity: The Intersection of Brain Science and DEI with Eric Bailey

Radical Curiosity: The Intersection of Brain Science and DEI with Eric Bailey

How does brain science connect with communication and relationship building? And how does that intersect with empathy? Utilizing brain science has the potential to shift conversations and dynamics around race, diversity, empathy, and healing. Eric Bailey joins Erica for a discussion of how brain science influences our relationships, our imperfect allyship, and how both are ongoing processes. In this discussion: Conversational principles for when you don’t agree The brain science of defensivenes

Feb 1, 2022 • 47:56

Five Diverse Perspectives On Amplifying Your Influence

Five Diverse Perspectives On Amplifying Your Influence

What does it mean to amplify your influence? If everyone has the capacity to influence others, no matter how small their circle might be, how do we consciously amplify our positive impact? Five members of the Pause on the Play® the Community, share what amplifying their influence means to them, based on their contexts, experiences, and opinions. In this discussion: Five perspectives on amplifying your influence How being in community influences how you show up in the world Ready to dive deeper

Jan 25, 2022 • 30:04

Commodification and Fetishization in Romance Writing with Tasha L. Harrison

Commodification and Fetishization in Romance Writing with Tasha L. Harrison

How do we refer to people? Are those words they would use to refer to themselves? Food comparisons are commonly used in writing when describing black and brown skin tones for humans. But how does it feel to be talked about as if you were a commodity? Romance author Tasha L. Harrison returns to discuss problematic -isms and word choices that show up in writing and how those choices condition you to take those unconscious attitudes out into the world with you. In this discussion: Examples of how

Jan 18, 2022 • 48:39

Not Just Networking: How Community Can Transform Your Business

Not Just Networking: How Community Can Transform Your Business

The start of a new year feels like it gives a lot of possibilities and opportunities to figure out what you want to do, what you want to partake in, and what you have access to that you weren’t aware of or hadn’t thought about, and that includes community. To welcome 2022, Erica and India answer some of your frequently asked questions about Pause on the Play® The Community. In this discussion: How private communities can minimize the social media noise Why communities can be so much more than t

Jan 11, 2022 • 33:02

Making DEI Values Explicit in the Coaching Industry with Jennifer Voss, CEO of Martha Beck Inc

Making DEI Values Explicit in the Coaching Industry with Jennifer Voss, CEO of Martha Beck Inc

Reconsidering your normal means questioning the ways things have always been done, in your life and in our culture. It could be as simple as questioning why you respond “I’m fine,” when you’re not, or it could be making bigger transitions in your business to make your work more accessible, so more people gain the tools and training to impact their communities. Client Jennifer Voss, CEO of Martha Beck, Inc. joins Erica and India to discuss making organizational shifts in pursuit of embodying your

Jan 4, 2022 • 53:40

Alternative Spiritual and Wellness Tools for BIPOC with Cynthia Davidson

Alternative Spiritual and Wellness Tools for BIPOC with Cynthia Davidson

What happens when we don’t feel as though we have access to healing? When there is shame or stigma or a lack of knowledge about modalities that are available? Healing does not come in one flavor. It does not show up in one way, and everything does not work for everyone. Sometimes we have to find other options to support our healing journeys. Cynthia Davidson, owner of Intuitive Essentials, joins Erica for a conversation about how spirituality and wellness can play a part in healing and tools tha

Dec 28, 2021 • 35:49

The Wedding Industrial Complex: Where Is the Love in the Love Industry with Shannon Collins

The Wedding Industrial Complex: Where Is the Love in the Love Industry with Shannon Collins

Weddings are an industry that is supposed to be built on love, joy, happiness, and connection. But the actions being taken within the Wedding Industrial Complex are often anything but. And this isn’t about overzealous brides or missed music cues. Photographer Shannon Collins joins Erica and India to discuss the Wedding Industrial Complex and how the industry needs to change to be more inclusive and accessible so it truly celebrates love in all its forms. In this discussion: How industry norms d

Dec 21, 2021 • 45:03

​Living and Leveraging Your Values As An Entrepreneur with Jeraud Norman

​Living and Leveraging Your Values As An Entrepreneur with Jeraud Norman

Choosing to live through your values can be charting a new path. Doing things differently from the way you were taught is powerful behavior modeling. Jeraud Norman joins Erica to discuss how his experiences in corporate settings made him want to change how he did things, how he runs his business, and how he interacts with everyone in his life. In this discussion: Why unlearning hustle culture requires openness and vulnerability How choosing to operate with integrity and humanity has impacted Je

Dec 14, 2021 • 46:13

How Essentialism Can Help You to Reconnect with the Change You Want to Create

How Essentialism Can Help You to Reconnect with the Change You Want to Create

Essential can mean being more minimalist, getting down to only the things you need. But there’s also a conversation around what is essential in the actions you do or don’t take, and why it’s important to pause and reconnect with that. Erica asks a key question to help you assess what’s essential and what you may be ready to let go of, and gives you her take on what’s essential, and what isn’t. In this discussion: How reconnecting with your values allows you to discern what’s essential 5 key are

Dec 7, 2021 • 10:13

Why White Men Have The Power To Become Agents of Change with Andrew Horning

Why White Men Have The Power To Become Agents of Change with Andrew Horning

It’s not always easy to have conversations about what needs to be changed, and the roles we consciously or unconsciously play in those changes. But it is important to be aware of the role you can actively play, or choose to opt out of, when it comes to shifting our reality to foster equity. Andrew Horning joins India and Erica to discuss why white men need to be agents of change, how he advocates for everyone to be contributors to change, and how to build emotional resilience when discomfort sho

Nov 30, 2021 • 51:00

Consumerism - Having More By Shopping Less

Consumerism - Having More By Shopping Less

Many people resist the call to vote with their dollars because they assume it will cost more or that they’re being encouraged to buy more. But spending intentionally, with businesses and brands that align with your values, can actually save you money in the end. Erica and India discuss how minimalist practices have changed their relationship to spending and consumerism from where they buy their groceries to using the “good” china. In this discussion: How minimalism can counteract consumerism’s

Nov 23, 2021 • 36:22

Leading From The Heart: Connecting Curiosity and Compassion with Audrey Cavenecia

Leading From The Heart: Connecting Curiosity and Compassion with Audrey Cavenecia

There are plenty of examples out there of what not to do when it comes to leadership. But we need more highlights of people doing it well, and clarity on the benefits of good leadership, not just to the person leading, but to everyone around them who is impacted by their choices. Audrey Cavenecia joins Erica and India to discuss leading from the heart, with compassion and curiosity, and what to do when we’re missing the mark. In this discussion: Why leadership doesn’t just apply to your career

Nov 16, 2021 • 46:57

Positive Organizational Psychology For Innovative Humans with Dr. Kim Perkins

Positive Organizational Psychology For Innovative Humans with Dr. Kim Perkins

In the current climate, the words positive and organization can feel like they don’t belong together. But the reality is, positive change within organizations is possible, and we have an opportunity to reimagine the relationships between employees, and organizations or companies. Kim Perkins joins Erica to discuss positive organizational psychology and how that shows up in the work she does, and they get into the nitty-gritty of shaping change within organizations. In this discussion: How posit

Nov 9, 2021 • 40:54

Reconsidering How You Vote With Your Dollars

Reconsidering How You Vote With Your Dollars

Every time you take out your wallet is an opportunity to put your values in action. Investing in DEI doesn’t always have to be a major initiative. Adjusting your daily actions with your values in mind can be an easy way to put those efforts into your everyday life. Erica and India work through what it means to vote with your dollars and why it doesn’t have to be an overwhelming process. In this discussion: How the choices you make on everyday spending can support your values Why voting with you

Nov 2, 2021 • 17:43

​Why It's Time To Get Clear On What You Expect From Your DEI Work

​Why It's Time To Get Clear On What You Expect From Your DEI Work

Creating a brand that’s rooted in your values and the impact you want to make in the world is a must, and using DEI as the basis for the way that you do all things is absolutely necessary. But are you clear on your expectations for the outcomes of this work? Erica asks two key questions to help you get clear on your goals and your timeline for integrating DEI into your business. In this discussion: Why DEI has to inform the decisions and processes of your whole brand How to get clear on the out

Oct 26, 2021 • 11:30

The Intersection of Public Image and Company Culture

The Intersection of Public Image and Company Culture

Everyone has a way that they want their brand to be positioned and perceived. But is that the same as your company culture? The two often get conflated, and while there is overlap, they are different concepts that will require their own goals and actions to support them. Erica and India break down the confusion over culture versus image. In this discussion: What company culture is Why you need to develop company values, not just brand values Elements of your public image that you can control Wh

Oct 19, 2021 • 29:32

Advocacy and Equity in the Healthcare System with Dr. Nicole Rochester

Advocacy and Equity in the Healthcare System with Dr. Nicole Rochester

When you’re ill, you hope that you will be cared for with compassion, consideration and competence. But that’s not always what happens. People of marginalized identities often confront racism, bias and lack of accountability when interacting with the medical system. Dr. Nicole Rochester joins Erica to discuss health advocacy and why it is necessary for creating health equity. In this discussion: What a health advocate does Why we need health advocacy and equity How bias and prejudice impact car

Oct 12, 2021 • 47:42

You Can't Heal A Wound In An Infected Environment

You Can't Heal A Wound In An Infected Environment

Sometimes it’s just time to move on. But it can be hard to judge when a situation has moved beyond the ability to heal, especially if you’re the kind of person who always wants to see the good in people and situations, or when you find yourself asking “am I just being too sensitive?” Erica recounts her experience with an environment that turned toxic and how she knew it was time to let go. In this discussion: Erica’s story of how an environment slowly changed from a positive to a toxic space He

Oct 5, 2021 • 18:52

Creating Company Culture Based on Connection and Possibility

Creating Company Culture Based on Connection and Possibility

Are you able to connect with your team outside of the trauma and adrenaline? Or is it only when things are wrong? Are you able to connect when things are filled with ease or even joy? Erica and India discuss the lack of human connection they’re noticing among teams and the hazards of only bonding when something goes wrong.  In this discussion: What trauma bonding is and how it impacts company culture Why adrenaline-fueled moments don’t have to be a bad thing How to ask your team about their val

Sep 28, 2021 • 28:25

African-American Vernacular - What's Good English with E.K. Powell

African-American Vernacular - What's Good English with E.K. Powell

When you think about reconsidering your normal, do you think about language? And not just specific word choices, but about how our language is perceived? Erica and India are getting into it with E.K. Powell, creator of the What’s Good English TikTok account and YouTube channel. They dig into African American Vernacular English (AAVE), the perceptions of it, appropriation of it, and an unpopular opinion or two. In this discussion: The origins of African American Vernacular English The concise, e

Sep 21, 2021 • 44:37

How to Hire in an Intentional, Ethical, and Considerate Way

How to Hire in an Intentional, Ethical, and Considerate Way

There are a lot of conversations happening about hiring, how to do things differently and how to shift the narrative of how hiring has to be done.  Erica brings you three key questions to ask yourself, or your team, as you’re planning out your goals for the fall and beyond, so you can have clarity and intention in the shifts you make to grow your business. In this discussion: Why you need to shift your network Three prompts to consider as your begin changing your practices Why you need to know

Sep 14, 2021 • 18:07

3 Ways to Get Back on Track by Reconnecting with Your Why

3 Ways to Get Back on Track by Reconnecting with Your Why

As we start looking towards the fourth quarter and even into 2022, it’s a good time to check in with how your values are aligning with your goals and your actions. Erica brings you three key questions to ask yourself, or your team, as you’re planning out your goals for the fall and beyond, so you can have clarity and intention in the shifts you make to grow your business. In this discussion: Three questions to answer to create authentic, cohesive messaging Avoiding pandering Creating the basis

Sep 7, 2021 • 12:07

Diversify Your Network Without Tokenizing the Folks You Wish to Attract

Diversify Your Network Without Tokenizing the Folks You Wish to Attract

So, you want to diversify your network authentically. Where do you begin? The process can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re not quite sure how to define your goals. Those efforts can also lead to tokenism without thoughtful consideration given to the people behind the demographics. Erica and India return to break down the concept of network diversification with actionable and, yes, authentic steps to help you broaden your associations as well as cultivate greater awareness of the world aro

Aug 31, 2021 • 26:44

Three Things to Consider When You’re Ready to Do Things Differently

Three Things to Consider When You’re Ready to Do Things Differently

Your desire to amplify communities and help organizations, or consume diverse sources of media and participate in truly inclusive events can have a meaningful impact––if you’re willing to examine the intentions behind those goals.  Erica offers three prompts designed to help folks reflect on their motives and raise self-awareness on the path to doing things differently. In this discussion: Acknowledging the use of and meaning behind self-centered “I” statements  Recognizing urgency and its effe

Aug 24, 2021 • 16:14

Psychographics vs Demographics: Honoring Values Over Statistics

Psychographics vs Demographics: Honoring Values Over Statistics

From news stories to social media ads, general statistical indicators such as age, race, gender, and income still provide the basis for evaluating others––whether consciously or unconsciously. Why, when we can do so much better? Erica and India lead by example, offering a primer on how to replace those quantitative, often reductive, demographics with psychographics, a more insightful, qualitative way of understanding folks by honoring their values, interests, lifestyle choices, and opinions.  In

Aug 17, 2021 • 24:54

The Power of Saying "No"

The Power of Saying "No"

Naomi Osaka. Simone Biles. What do they have in common beyond their elite athletic achievements? They’re the latest in a growing number of Black women who’ve publicly pushed back against an unrelenting narrative that minimizes their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing––their humanness. Erica celebrates the power and courageousness of invoking the word NO! in a world that continues to label Black women as both too much and never enough. In this discussion: Acknowledging Black exhaustion Un

Aug 10, 2021 • 16:35

Transparent Communication: a Values-Based Leadership Approach

Transparent Communication: a Values-Based Leadership Approach

Leadership is less this is what I do, and more this is my way of being. But how to fully express that principle throughout your business, your brand, your life? Transparent communication can get you there. You already know we’re keen on the power of conversation here Pause On The Play. A strategy of open dialogue telegraphs your values to those you work with, for, and around.  Erica breaks down five essential, actionable steps that will ensure every aspect of your business is aligned and embodie

Aug 3, 2021 • 20:01

Examining Our Relationship to Language and Implicit Bias with Hanneke Antonelli

Examining Our Relationship to Language and Implicit Bias with Hanneke Antonelli

Hey guys, where do you stand on language usage? If you aren’t already picking apart the previous sentence, it’s time to cultivate greater awareness around the societal and cultural conditioning that lurks beneath seemingly innocuous words and phrases. Erica and India are joined by author and award-winning life coach Hanneke Antonelli to examine the impact our word choices have on promoting implicit gendered, ableist, and racist biases, among others. They also provide steps for incorporating incl

Jul 27, 2021 • 43:05

Finding the Language to Talk About Mental Health and Trauma as Members of The Black Community

Finding the Language to Talk About Mental Health and Trauma as Members of The Black Community

Everyone’s mental health journey is unique to their history, personality, and access to support. But as divergent as our paths might seem, no one ever truly walks alone. Erica and India combine full transparency with softness in this intimate look at their personal relationships with trauma and healing. They share the physical, emotional, and psychological aspects of their experiences with anyone struggling to express complex feelings.   CONTENT DISCLOSURE: This conversation covers physical, men

Jul 20, 2021 • 49:46

Four Questions to Consider Before You Take Action

Four Questions to Consider Before You Take Action

Wanting to make an impact is amazing! Action for action’s sake, however, is unproductive. Before attempting to create change, imperfect allies need to first get clear on their motivations, their timing, and the intended beneficiaries of their efforts.  Erica returns with a swift solo conversation to provide four foundational questions for everyone to ask before moving into action.  In this discussion: Values as the standard by which all actions are measured The perils of fear-based motivation T

Jul 13, 2021 • 13:07

Challenge the Politics in Your Workplace with Jeff Harry

Challenge the Politics in Your Workplace with Jeff Harry

Versions of the same narrative have cropped up everywhere lately: no one wants to work anymore! Don’t be fooled; behind the headline lies the story of what may be the largest migration of workers out of corporate America in history.  Whether you’re reluctantly headed back into the office after 15+ months of working from home or giving serious thought to calling it quits, there’s no denying that something has shifted in our collective attitude about “work.” The question is, what’s the next step o

Jul 6, 2021 • 42:53

Building Entrepreneurial Legacies: a Q&A with Erica and India

Building Entrepreneurial Legacies: a Q&A with Erica and India

How much do you know about the powerhouse duo behind Pause On The Play The Community? How much do Erica and India know about each other?  It’s time for another round of revealing Qs and intersecting As. As membership inquiries and interest in their values-based approach to visibility continue to grow, Erica and India take this opportunity to reintroduce themselves to new folks and those who’ve followed these discussions for a while.  In this discussion: Divergent experiences and common themes t

Jun 29, 2021 • 26:38

Making Impact Through Everyday Actions

Making Impact Through Everyday Actions

Impact. Much like diversity, it's a word that’s often (and sadly) overused. Erica lends clarity to a term that has become a buzzword in some circles rather than a meaningful intention. She also challenges imperfect allies to make moves that extend beyond their brand, their business, and their social media engagement.  Small acts rather than grandiose gestures are the true momentum-builders of diversity, equity, and inclusion. In this discussion: What does impact look like in action? Taking acti

Jun 22, 2021 • 17:21

Values, Visibility, and the Benefits of Belonging to a Community

Values, Visibility, and the Benefits of Belonging to a Community

Ready to integrate your values into your brand? Pause On The Play The Community members engage with this transformative work all the time. Erica and India invite community-curious folks inside their interactive hub to explore the benefits of membership. Learn more about resources and exclusive features that make this network a remarkable, judgment-free space where folks connect the dots between values and visibility. Already a member? Erica and India share tips that help you make the most of you

Jun 15, 2021 • 28:50

Accessing Your Innate Feminine Power and De-Programming Patriarchy with Amy Young

Accessing Your Innate Feminine Power and De-Programming Patriarchy with Amy Young

Personal integrity and professional success are not mutually exclusive. If you’re searching for a real-life example of whole-hearted values integration, look no further than Amy Young. As a coach and leader, Amy supports wide-awake women in accessing their innate feminine power through a process of patriarchal de-programming she calls "The Undoing."  Erica and India welcome Amy to share details of her journey away from the safe, false persona she’d created into the filter-free, transparent busin

Jun 8, 2021 • 59:18

One Year Later: Allyship Beyond The Black Square

One Year Later: Allyship Beyond The Black Square

What have you learned in the year since George Floyd’s murder? Has your allyship evolved beyond performative activism like posting a black square on social media in solidarity with Blackout Tuesday? Or reflexively adopting initiatives for fear of being “canceled”? A lack of intentionality causes more harm than good, and actions that aren’t 100% aligned with values don’t promote lasting change.  Erica and India take this anniversary to examine the co-opting of Blackout Tuesday’s original intent a

Jun 1, 2021 • 38:20

Creating a Nonprofit to Support the Causes That Matter Most to You with Hannah Lowe Corman

Creating a Nonprofit to Support the Causes That Matter Most to You with Hannah Lowe Corman

What does it mean to suddenly identify with a group you never thought you’d become part of - and how to begin turning those challenges into opportunities for greater communal consciousness? Erica and India are joined by Hannah Lowe Corman, co-founder, and president of L-CMD Research Foundation. According to Hannah, 7,000 diseases currently classify as rare, meaning fewer than 200,000 cases recorded in the US. Her son, Austin, is one of those affected. Hannah shares the ways in which Austin’s rea

May 25, 2021 • 47:13

Who Is Your Outrage On Behalf Of?

Who Is Your Outrage On Behalf Of?

You’re fired up! But who, exactly, is that rage on behalf of? Erica and India unpack the myriad issues lurking beneath heaps of social outrage carried out in the name of advocacy for underrepresented or marginalized communities. What can imperfect allies do to prevent creating more harm than good? Get curious about their motivations before slinging unsolicited vitriol! Erica offers three questions to help folks evaluate rather than act on impulse.  In this discussion: Why allyship is not a self-

May 18, 2021 • 24:35

Normalizing Same-Sex Parenting and Adoption in the Classroom with Steve Disselhorst

Normalizing Same-Sex Parenting and Adoption in the Classroom with Steve Disselhorst

Erica and India are back with guest Steve Disselhorst to explore the simple, creative ways that educators and allies can build more inclusive school environments where same-sex parenting and adoption are normalized. As a specialist in personal and professional leadership development and consulting for diversity, equity, and inclusion, Steve brings a wealth of career-based knowledge to the conversation. However, his role as father to two adoptive children is at the heart of the experiential wisdo

May 11, 2021 • 51:38

Diversity In Publicity: Centering The Thought Leadership and Stories Of BIPOC Voices

Diversity In Publicity: Centering The Thought Leadership and Stories Of BIPOC Voices

Nearly a year after this discussion from episode 62 of Pause On The Play, the question remains: why haven’t we seen or heard more stories about people of color by people of color?  A lot has happened since Erica and India first welcomed Cher Hale, a Taiwanese Black American and owner of Ginkgo Public Relations, to discuss the necessity of centering Black and Brown voices – in business and elsewhere – to allow for diverse perspectives, fair pay, and self-determination of our legacies.  The conver

May 4, 2021 • 48:32

Focus On the Right Things

Focus On the Right Things

Are you concentrating on the issues that truly matter? Or rehashing trivial controversies? Take a moment before answering; consider the nonsense over which some folks have expended so much energy lately (refer back to this recent conversation for a prime example). These decoy “debates” flood social feeds and shift focus away from the issues that continue to put Black and Brown bodies in literal danger.  In this solo conversation, Erica returns with guidance to help you combat the lure of Trojan

Apr 27, 2021 • 17:42

Do Your Associations Reflect Your Values?

Do Your Associations Reflect Your Values?

Here we are again: another Black man murdered; more excuses made on behalf of the “fine, upstanding” officer who pulled the trigger. This latest tragedy begs the question: how big are the blinders that prevent folks from taking an accurate measure of their family members, friends, or peers? In this solo conversation, Erica offers steps for auditing our personal and professional connections. She reminds us that passive affiliations are just as important as those we actively cultivate - and “not k

Apr 20, 2021 • 18:01

Four Questions to Ask When You’re Feeling Outraged

Four Questions to Ask When You’re Feeling Outraged

The recent social media controversy swirling around a particular white female empowerment brand isn’t new. But, if the “influencer’s” bad behavior is shocking to you, then the question isn’t, how could she? Instead, ask yourself, why am I so surprised? In this solo discussion, Erica proposes a series of questions to help us redirect that attention toward profound introspection rather than performative outrage.  In this discussion: Old habits, new controversy It’s not the bad behavior; it’s what

Apr 13, 2021 • 14:15

Supporting With Empathy: White Supremacy and Othering During Tragedy

Supporting With Empathy: White Supremacy and Othering During Tragedy

In the wake of yet another mass shooting after the horrific hate crime in Atlanta which impacted the AAPI community, Erica and India confront the disturbing adversarial reactions they’ve seen some white people direct at underserved communities. They also use this opportunity to outline positive steps you can take to champion empathy and understanding within your sphere of influence and support humans in those affected communities. In this discussion: The effects of othering on marginalized comm

Apr 6, 2021 • 19:51

From Implicit to Explicit: Align Your Values With Action

From Implicit to Explicit: Align Your Values With Action

So often, people think of values work as a one-and-done activity. Not so! As we transition through our many iterations, the values we hold dear transform, becoming more developed and recognizable. However, the full scope of our personal growth is often lost on us in a forest of nuance. In this solo conversation, Erica plots her own evolutionary process - from cosmetology school to DEI professional - highlighting moments that reinforced her commitment to the work.    In this discussion: Musings

Mar 30, 2021 • 25:15

How to Create a Give-Back Strategy for Your Brand

How to Create a Give-Back Strategy for Your Brand

Supporting a favorite cause - and acknowledging that support - is an essential part of who you are and how you choose to show up. For some, an unlimited choice of causes to support can lead to overwhelm and an inability to pick just one. So, how do you create a give-back component in your business? How do you vet the companies and organizations? How do you ensure that your assistance has the desired effect? Erica and India share best practices and examples from both their individual and combined

Mar 23, 2021 • 37:08

A real life example of centering and its impact on a Black woman

A real life example of centering and its impact on a Black woman

In 2019, Erica and India got together to discuss India’s experiences at Afropunk, the summer festival of Black art and music. In the midst of what she describes as a place of love and support and people coming together celebrating their own identities, she also had an encounter that shook her - something she might once have considered part of the normal experience of being a Black woman. Looking back on the event revealed to India just how far she’d come on her DEI journey, and now, Erica and

Mar 16, 2021 • 48:05

Weaving Story, Experience, and Humor into the Way You Communicate with Jon Goode

Weaving Story, Experience, and Humor into the Way You Communicate with Jon Goode

Point of view is what connects your content to your people. Inviting people into your personal lived experience while providing space for theirs to breathe allows both sides to appreciate the other. Authentic content hits that sweet spot - the intersection of what we share, where we’re similar, and where our experiences diverge - every time. It allows both creator and audience to agree and, perhaps more importantly, how to disagree in a way that keeps the dialogue going. Award-winning spoken wor

Mar 9, 2021 • 52:04

Breaking free from limiting labels is a revolution with romance author Tasha Harrison

Breaking free from limiting labels is a revolution with romance author Tasha Harrison

Noted romance and erotica author and editor, Tasha Harrison joins Erica to discuss attracting people to your community through authenticity. Part of that involves letting people in to know who you are, what it is that makes you the individual and the human that you are that can't be manufactured or replicated by someone else. Simply put, it’s your personality. When preparing this topic for Pause On The Play, Erica knew immediately that her friend, Tasha, who is also the creator of the #20kin5Day

Mar 2, 2021 • 47:25

Showing up for DEI in the U.S. and Abroad with Kay Fabella

Showing up for DEI in the U.S. and Abroad with Kay Fabella

DEI consultants are not a monolith. Erica and her guest, Kay Fabella, a DEI and remote team consultant based in Spain, discuss how personal experience, geographical location, and cultural context influence individual approaches to the work, while highlighting some of the key differences in anti-racism efforts abroad versus those in the US.   In this discussion: The value of embracing a multi-hyphenate identity Wholeheartedly engaging in the DEI journey The importance of contextually appropriate

Feb 23, 2021 • 50:48

Growing Anti-capitalist Economies Through Small Actions with Kate Strathmann

Growing Anti-capitalist Economies Through Small Actions with Kate Strathmann

For business owners who want to transition away from the white supremacist structure of capitalism towards more equitable economic solutions, it can be difficult to know where to even begin. Erica is joined by multi-disciplinary business owner and self-described free spirit Kate Strathmann to discuss approachable actions that business owners can take in support of an anti-capitalist operating strategy - without destroying their profitability.  In this discussion: Capitalism’s relationship to wh

Feb 16, 2021 • 42:40

Celebrating Black Joy for Black History Month

Celebrating Black Joy for Black History Month

Erica invites you to approach Black History Month by taking time to learn about Black joy. The full article is coming soon at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep94. *** After the Episode Download the Imperfect Allies Evaluation Checklist to continue your journey at EricaCourdae.com. Join the Pause On The Play Community.  Be sure to rate + review the podcast!

Feb 9, 2021 • 13:26

An Irreverent Q and A with Erica and India

An Irreverent Q and A with Erica and India

If you’re in search of a little fun on this journey, Erica and India have gotcha covered. There has been a lot of heaviness in the world lately. Your nervous system could probably use a break.  To lighten the mood, Erica and India play a few rounds of Q & A with an assist from PodDecks. It’s your typical chat between two friends and colleagues - only recorded for posterity. This discussion includes: Conversational icebreakers Deep thoughts and shallow inquiries A tangent on potato chips  Belly

Feb 2, 2021 • 32:21

Become More Sustainable Without Sacrificing Profit with Shannon Kenny

Become More Sustainable Without Sacrificing Profit with Shannon Kenny

February is sustainability month at Pause On The Play! In advance of our deep dive into all things related to sustainability, Erica and India speak with Shannon Kenny, a business sustainability expert who’s approach provides a practical antidote to glossier influencer-based efforts. In This Episode: What role equity can play in advancing eco-conscious products and policy How goods-based businesses and service-oriented companies can take the lead and thrive by modeling best practices and providi

Jan 26, 2021 • 42:10

Self vs Community

Self vs Community

A new year ushers in fresh opportunities to replace tired either/or thinking with a resounding both, and! Erica breaks down the what, why, and how of self vs community efforts and offers a more comprehensive, holistic approach for advancing your anti-racism practice. Discussion includes: Applying concepts of self and collective to diversity, equity, and inclusion work Concurrent roads to lasting change Decentering our actions Recognizing DEI work as an ongoing effort Asking questions in a way t

Jan 19, 2021 • 13:44

Preventing Human Trafficking Through Education with Brittany Dunn, Safe House Project

Preventing Human Trafficking Through Education with Brittany Dunn, Safe House Project

The United States holds a dubious distinction as one of the top three worst countries in the world with regards to human trafficking. In support of January’s designation as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Erica and India are joined by Brittany Dunn, chief operating officer of Safe House Project.  Armed with uncomfortable data, the trio explores misconceptions and hidden realities that keep human traffickers operating at large -- often in plain sight. Brittany also provi

Jan 12, 2021 • 30:46

Responding to the Insurgency on the Nation's Capitol

Responding to the Insurgency on the Nation's Capitol

We need to talk. After watching this full insurgency on the national capitol in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, January 6th, 2021, we didn't want to just leave that there and not acknowledge it. When these kinds of things go down, there can be so many questions that come up for people and we wish that we had some clear answers for you. It is impossible to talk about what's happening now without looking at the history of how we got here... So let's talk. *** For more support and a safe space to ha

Jan 8, 2021 • 8:24

Disability Allyship with Jennifer Sarrett

Disability Allyship with Jennifer Sarrett

In the marathon that is allyship, disability awareness can feel like miles added on mid-race. But there’s no finish line for allies - only growth. Anti-ableism expert Jennifer Sarrett, PhD., joins Erica and India in challenging the conventions that keep disability advocacy on the outskirts of DEI discussion and provides helpful tools for advancing the cause. The discussion includes: Definitions of common terms A look at the disabled community Practicing vs perfecting allyship Ally vs co-conspir

Jan 5, 2021 • 37:17

Honoring Your 2020 Experience

Honoring Your 2020 Experience

As December winds down, we’re getting dangerously close to being bombarded with new year’s resolutions. But rather than speeding into 2021 looking only to the future, Erica and India are here to help you reflect on your 2020 evolution. They each share their top leadership and allyship lessons from the year and provide recommendations for witnessing your own growth and ensuring you’re leading with your values in the coming year. Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep87

Dec 29, 2020 • 39:29

Spreading The Wealth Through Partnerships

Spreading The Wealth Through Partnerships

When you know your values it’s easier to see how you align with others. It’s easier to see the value in their programs and services. And it makes recommending them a natural and obvious decision. And when you do so, the money will flow - both to you and within groups of people whose values align with your own. Whether you have a list of 40 or 400, you can benefit from strategic partnerships like affiliate programs.  In this live POTP Community recording, Erica and India are joined by Laura Sprin

Dec 22, 2020 • 1:03:19

More Questions Than Answers

More Questions Than Answers

Maybe it’s human nature to want answers to your questions. But maybe, just maybe, it’s a product of white supremacy.  On this episode, Erica shares the most common questions that motivate individuals to engage in DEI work and why they often find themselves asking more questions than getting the answers they came for. Though racism and bigotry can feel all-consuming, Erica leaves listeners with tips on how small business owners can effect change much bigger than themselves. Check out the show no

Dec 15, 2020 • 13:59

The ROI On DEI - A Tell All

The ROI On DEI - A Tell All

When we think about investing in our businesses, we typically consider what we’ll get out of it when doing so. Will our audience grow? Will our revenue increase? Will we meet our goals faster? These returns on investment aren’t wrong to have as a motivator, but they do look different for DEI work. On this episode, Erica and India discuss: The reason a traditional ROI measurement is ineffective for DEI work, Why you have to be willing to engage on a personal level even when the business is fu

Dec 8, 2020 • 33:30

You’re Not Doing It All And That’s Okay, Keep Going

You’re Not Doing It All And That’s Okay, Keep Going

DEI work is emotional work. From shame and discomfort to assumed expectations about what’s “good enough,” our feelings can actually prevent us from making the change we wish to be a part of. In this episode, Erica is joined by her client, Kelsey Murphy of Whiskey & Work, to talk about her allyship journey. They talk about: The motivation for Kelsey to engage in DEI work, What it looks like to be an imperfect ally when you hold yourself to perfectionist standards, The burnout many people ex

Dec 1, 2020 • 45:54

Gratitude + Giving Thanks To You

Gratitude + Giving Thanks To You

It's the holidays, but let's do it our way. Erica shares what she is grateful for, and her view on what the holidays can mean. Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep82 Want to be supported in doing the damn thing by other business owners looking to see you succeed? Now is the time to join Pause on the Play: The Community. Visit https://www.pauseontheplay.com/community to join today!   Be sure to rate + review the podcast!

Nov 24, 2020 • 12:47

The Results Are In—What’s Next?

The Results Are In—What’s Next?

Joe Biden has been declared the next President of the United States. With that also we’re gaining a woman of color, Kamala Harris, as VP—something many of us never believed we see in our lifetime. Whether you’re celebrating or mourning, now is the time to think about what’s next. In this solo episode, Erica Courdae shares five questions we should all be considering as we take ownership of our values and take action in our businesses. Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/po

Nov 17, 2020 • 28:00

Representation Matters, Especially in Mental Health

Representation Matters, Especially in Mental Health

Mental health still carries stigma in many communities across the U.S. It’s a conversation many aren’t comfortable having, therefore continuing the shame and silence around the topic. People of color especially struggle to access necessary and adequate mental health and wellness support. Today, Erica and India are joined by therapist, Amenah Arman, to discuss why it’s so important to receive support from someone who looks like you.  Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/pot

Nov 10, 2020 • 1:04:12

Voting Observations on Election Day Eve

Voting Observations on Election Day Eve

Living in the same state doesn’t mean you’ll have the same voting experience. On this episode, Erica Courdae and India Jackson explore that truth by each sharing what it was like on the first day of early voting in Maryland.  Their vastly different experiences show that what we may consider normal isn’t so for everyone. Now, more than ever, we should reconsider what “normal” is and whether it’s a benchmark for ourselves or a hindrance to recognizing privilege. Check out the show notes at https:

Nov 3, 2020 • 45:54

Cultures Of Creativity Require The Courage To Fail

Cultures Of Creativity Require The Courage To Fail

As entrepreneurs we categorize ourselves as “creatives” and “non-creatives,” equating our creative potential with our job title. That begs the question: are creativity and artistry the same thing and can we all learn to be more creative as adults? Erica and India are joined by Genein Letford, best-selling author and global speaker on creative and financial literacies. She believes creative thinking, paired with financial entrepreneurship education, are critical skills for everyone in the workfor

Oct 27, 2020 • 59:18

Evaluate Your Efforts With The Imperfect Ally's Checklist

Evaluate Your Efforts With The Imperfect Ally's Checklist

If you aren’t being explicit with what you believe in, you can’t assume others will know. On this episode, Erica gives a sneak peek into her Imperfect Ally Checklist, which provides important questions for all values-driven businesses to consider.  These questions will help you evaluate whether you’re doing the best you can do right now in the spaces you facilitate, events you curate, and communities you lead. They’ll also remind people of what matters to you and hold the door open to imagining

Oct 20, 2020 • 10:34

Rejecting Hustle Culture And Its Racist Roots

Rejecting Hustle Culture And Its Racist Roots

Can we grow businesses we love without the hustle and burnout so often associated with success? That’s the question many of us have as Covid-19 has saddled us with increasing tasks and decreasing levels of support. On this episode, Erica and India are joined by business growth strategist and member of the Pause on the Play community, Racheal Cook.  Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep76 Want to be supported in doing the damn thing by other business owners looking

Oct 13, 2020 • 55:07

Money Talks, But It’s Not The Only Path To Wealth with Jacquette Timmons

Money Talks, But It’s Not The Only Path To Wealth with Jacquette Timmons

Join me as India and I have a live podcast recording with Pause on the Play The Community alongside our special guest Jacquette Timmons about voting with your dollars, money choices, and how wealth is different than you might think it is (like who has it and how to get it). Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep75 Want to be supported in doing the damn thing by other business owners looking to see you succeed? Now is the time to join Pause on the Play: The Community

Oct 6, 2020 • 1:12:41

Why DEI Work Isn’t Just For White Women

Why DEI Work Isn’t Just For White Women

Join me as I talk with India about the fact that DEI work is for all of us in creating more equity and inclusion in our lives and businesses. Breaking down preconceived notions and {re}considering our normal is work we all need to engage in. Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep74   Want to be supported in doing the damn thing by other business owners looking to see you succeed? Now is the time to join Pause on the Play: The Community. Visit https://www.pauseonthepl

Sep 29, 2020 • 15:01

There Is No Anti-Racism Fast Track + How To Check Yourself

There Is No Anti-Racism Fast Track + How To Check Yourself

Join me as I talk about the journey of anti-racism and how you have to check yourself when it inadvertently becomes the "me"show. Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep73 Want to be supported in doing the damn thing by other business owners looking to see you succeed? Now is the time to join Pause on the Play: The Community. Visit https://www.pauseontheplay.com/community to join today! Be sure to rate + review the podcast!

Sep 22, 2020 • 16:59

Your Vote Matters- What You Can Do If You're Feeling Stuck

Your Vote Matters- What You Can Do If You're Feeling Stuck

Join me as India and discuss some questions to ask yourself when you're feeling stuck and need to be moved into action. Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep72 Want to be supported in doing the damn thing by other business owners looking to see you succeed? Now is the time to join Pause on the Play: The Community. Visit https://www.pauseontheplay.com/community to join today! Be sure to rate + review the podcast!

Sep 15, 2020 • 25:16

Being Active Right Now Is A Necessary Choice

Being Active Right Now Is A Necessary Choice

Join me on my birthday (September 8th🥳) as I talk about being active, the privilege of free speech in the private sector, and voting. Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep71 Want to be supported in doing the damn thing by other business owners looking to see you succeed? Now is the time to join Pause on the Play: The Community. Visit https://www.pauseontheplay.com/community to join today! Be sure to rate + review the podcast!

Sep 8, 2020 • 10:16

Helpful Questions To Answer Before Hiring A DEI Coach

Helpful Questions To Answer Before Hiring A DEI Coach

Join me as India and discuss some questions to ask yourself helpful things to consider before deciding to work with a DEI coach. Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep70 Want to be supported in doing the damn thing by other business owners looking to see you succeed? Now is the time to join Pause on the Play: The Community. Visit https://www.pauseontheplay.com/community to join today! Be sure to rate + review the podcast!

Sep 1, 2020 • 27:49

Brand Alignment Is A Conscious Choice

Brand Alignment Is A Conscious Choice

Join me as India and I have a live podcast recording with Pause on the Play The Community about the messy middle of brand alignment. And that it is a conscious choice to step into what feels good for you at that moment. Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep69 Want to be supported in doing the damn thing by other business owners looking to see you succeed? Now is the time to join Pause on the Play: The Community. Visit https://www.pauseontheplay.com/community to join

Aug 25, 2020 • 56:53

What Brand Alignment Is And How It Is An Evolution

What Brand Alignment Is And How It Is An Evolution

Join me as I talk with my co-host India Jackson about brand alignment. What it is, what it isn't, and how it is an evolution not a destination. Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep68 Want to be supported in doing the damn thing by other business owners looking to see you succeed? Now is the time to join Pause on the Play: The Community. Visit https://www.pauseontheplay.com/community to join today! Be sure to rate + review the podcast!

Aug 18, 2020 • 40:23

An Interview with an Ally + Community Member with Kelli Manzano

An Interview with an Ally + Community Member with Kelli Manzano

Join me as I talk with my guest Kelli Manzano about allyship in the current social climate, and her experience being a member of Pause on the Play: The Community. Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep67 Want to be supported in doing the damn thing by other business owners looking to see you succeed? Now is the time to join Pause on the Play: The Community. Visit https://www.pauseontheplay.com/community to join today! Be sure to rate + review the podcast!

Jul 22, 2020 • 50:26

Now What - Your Brand After The Black Square

Now What - Your Brand After The Black Square

Join me as I talk with my co-host India Jackson about how your brand needs to keep moving after The Black Square was posted on Instagram and things to consider for what's next. Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep66 Want to be supported in doing the damn thing by other business owners looking to see you succeed? Now is the time to join Pause on the Play: The Community. Visit https://www.pauseontheplay.com/community to join today! Be sure to rate + review the podcast

Jul 14, 2020 • 33:59

A Reminder of What Imposter Syndrome Is and Isn't

A Reminder of What Imposter Syndrome Is and Isn't

Join me as I revisit one of the most impact episodes I've had that dives into my take on imposter syndrome and how it is different than what you've been told it is. It's a major topic of interest right now, and this will help to keep you in action! Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep64 Want to be supported in doing the damn thing by other business owners looking to see you succeed? Now is the time to join Pause on the Play: The Community. Visit https://www.pauseont

Jul 7, 2020 • 13:57

Equity Isn't Pie - Supporting Pride Month AND Black Lives Matter

Equity Isn't Pie - Supporting Pride Month AND Black Lives Matter

Join me as I talk with my co-host India Jackson about how your ethics need to intersect and what it means to honor that space of duality. Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep64 Want to be supported in doing the damn thing by other business owners looking to see you succeed? Now is the time to join Pause on the Play: The Community. Visit https://www.pauseontheplay.com/community to join today! Be sure to rate + review the podcast!

Jun 30, 2020 • 25:56

What the Fashion Industry Needs to Know About Allyship

What the Fashion Industry Needs to Know About Allyship

Join me as I talk with my co-host India Jackson about some of the takeaways of an allyship webinar for fashion brands that included over 550 people live! Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep63 Want to be supported in doing the damn thing by other business owners looking to see you succeed? Now is the time to join Pause on the Play: The Community. Visit https://www.pauseontheplay.com/community to join today! Be sure to rate + review the podcast!

Jun 23, 2020 • 36:37

Why Haven't We Been Hearing Stories From POC?

Why Haven't We Been Hearing Stories From POC?

Join me as I talk with my co-host India Jackson and Cher Hale of Ginkgo Public Relations about the disparities around money and opportunities for POC to tell their stories and receive increased visibility. Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep62 Want to be supported in doing the damn thing by other business owners looking to see you succeed? Now is the time to join Pause on the Play: The Community. Visit https://www.pauseontheplay.com/community to join today! Be sure

Jun 16, 2020 • 44:10

You Will Leave People Behind

You Will Leave People Behind

Join me as I talk with my co-host India Jackson about how your DEI journey can cause you to leave people behind, and you need a support system to hold you up. Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep61 Want to be supported in doing the damn thing by other business owners looking to see you succeed? Now is the time to join Pause on the Play: The Community. Visit https://www.pauseontheplay.com/community to join today! Be sure to rate + review the podcast!

Jun 9, 2020 • 25:40

Why Your Questions Aren't Harmless

Why Your Questions Aren't Harmless

Join me as I talk with my co-host India Jackson about the things to ask yourself before you ask your questions. Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep60 Want to be supported in doing the damn thing by other business owners looking to see you succeed? Now is the time to join Pause on the Play: The Community. Visit https://www.pauseontheplay.com/community to join today! Be sure to rate + review the podcast!

Jun 2, 2020 • 28:22

Building A Diverse Team Requires Getting Clear on Your Values

Building A Diverse Team Requires Getting Clear on Your Values

Join me as I talk with my co-host India Jackson about what it means to look inclusive as a business, what faux inclusivity is, and how to not fall into the last category. Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep59 Want to be supported in doing the damn thing by other business owners looking to see you succeed? Now is the time to join Pause on the Play: The Community. Visit https://www.pauseontheplay.com/community to join today! Be sure to rate + review the podcast!

May 26, 2020 • 26:29

"It's A Trip" - A Client's DEI Journey with Casey Berglund

"It's A Trip" - A Client's DEI Journey with Casey Berglund

Join me as I talk with my client Casey Berglund of Worthy & Well and the Let Your Body Lead movement. Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep58 Want to be supported in doing the damn thing by other business owners looking to see you succeed? Now is the time to join Pause on the Play: The Community. Visit https://www.pauseontheplay.com/community to join today! Be sure to rate + review the podcast!

May 19, 2020 • 50:28

Don't Write Someone Else's Truth + Other Unhelpful Assumptions

Don't Write Someone Else's Truth + Other Unhelpful Assumptions

Join me as I talk my co-host India Jackson about how you can't assume what someone else's truth is, and how it undermines the value of conversation + connection. Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep57 Want to be supported in doing the damn thing by other business owners looking to see you succeed? Now is the time to join Pause on the Play: The Community. Visit https://www.pauseontheplay.com/community to join today! Be sure to rate + review the podcast!

May 12, 2020 • 28:41

How Being Vulnerable + Inclusive in Business is Necessary with Alissa Carpenter

How Being Vulnerable + Inclusive in Business is Necessary with Alissa Carpenter

Join me as I talk with Alissa Carpenter, author of How to Listen and How to Be Heard: Inclusive Conversations at Work, about how the landscape is changing for what business interactions look like. We discuss how you can create better relationships + conversations with co-workers and those you serve. https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep56 Want to be supported in doing the damn thing by other business owners looking to see you succeed? Now is the time to join Pause on the Play: The Community. V

May 5, 2020 • 41:52

What Are Community Guidelines with Morgan Hamel

What Are Community Guidelines with Morgan Hamel

Join me as I talk with my guest Morgan Hamel of The Garment about why and how your values impact your business. You need to get clear on the reason you do what you do, how it ties into the values and impacts your business. https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep55 Need support as you evaluate the beliefs, ethics, and values for you and your business? Book a Consultation Call to talk with Erica about your goals in a complimentary session.  Be sure to share, rate + review the podcast!

Apr 28, 2020 • 27:27

It's Time to Own Who You Serve + Why with Cher Hale

It's Time to Own Who You Serve + Why with Cher Hale

Join me as I talk with Cher Hale of Ginko Public Relations about what it looks like when you identify and work with your ideal clients....and how it feels when you don't. https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep54 Want to be supported in doing the damn thing by other business owners looking to see you succeed? Now is the time to join Pause on the Play: The Community. Visit https://www.pauseontheplay.com/community to join today! HoneyBook is the answer to getting your back office in line for all t

Apr 21, 2020 • 27:54

What Is An Inclusivity Statement with Samantha Brooks

What Is An Inclusivity Statement with Samantha Brooks

Join me as I talk with my guest Samantha Brooks of Train 2 Thrive Wellness about how inclusivity is an action and the first step in crafting an inclusivity statement for your business. https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep53 Need support as you evaluate the beliefs, ethics, and values for you and your business? Book a Consultation Call to talk with Erica about your goals in a complimentary session. Let's talk today! Be sure to share, rate + review the podcast!

Apr 14, 2020 • 25:33

Giveaway for a free ticket!

Giveaway for a free ticket!

Want to enter the giveaway? Go visit Instagram and search @ericacourdae or visit https://www.instagram.com/p/B-ppAClJilG/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Apr 7, 2020 • 4:49

Why Your Business Needs Clear Values Now

Why Your Business Needs Clear Values Now

Join me as I talk with my co-host, India Jackson of Flaunt Your Fire, about why it is more important now than ever to get clear on your business values and how they influence the impact you create. https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep52 Want to be supported in doing the damn thing by other business owners looking to see you succeed? Now is the time to join Pause on the Play: The Community. Visit https://www.pauseontheplay.com/community to join today! HoneyBook is the answer to getting your bac

Apr 7, 2020 • 19:41

Don't Let Fear Define You with Emily Souder

Don't Let Fear Define You with Emily Souder

Join me as I talk with Emily Souder of https://www.nestingspacellc.com/ about feeling the fear and doing the things anyway. https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep51 Want to be supported in doing the damn thing by other business owners looking to see you succeed? Now is the time to join Pause on the Play: The Community. Visit https://www.pauseontheplay.com/community to join today! HoneyBook is the answer to getting your back office in line for all the ideal clients rolling in. To get your account

Mar 31, 2020 • 40:11

Normal Is A Lie with Michelle Kuei

Normal Is A Lie with Michelle Kuei

Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep50 Join me as I talk with my guest, Michelle Kuei of Elevate Life Coaching, about her story and how it ultimately led her to coaching. We discuss how the word normal is subjective, expectations, and the inner gremlin that spews limiting beliefs. Visit Michele today at https://elevatelifecoaching.org/ and on IG @elevatelifecoach Instacart helps you get back your time while having your favorite snacks delivered right to your door. T

Mar 24, 2020 • 1:03:40

Not All Coaches Are Created Equal

Not All Coaches Are Created Equal

Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep49 Join me as I talk with my co-host, India Jackson of Flaunt Your Fire, about what makes you an actual coach and not just someone that adopted the title. Learn more about Pause on the Play: The Community  https://www.pauseontheplay.com/community to join today! HoneyBook is the answer to getting your back office in line for all the ideal clients rolling in. To get your account set up today and get 50% off, visit http://share.honey

Mar 17, 2020 • 32:10

3 Mindsets Derailing Your DEI Work

3 Mindsets Derailing Your DEI Work

Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep48 Join me as I talk about my discoveries last week from being a speaker + attendee at Alt Summit in Palm Springs, CA. I talk about the 3 mindsets that are getting in the way of results in your DEI work, and 2 things that show what values and community can do to foster equity. These all contribute to why India and I started our own community, Pause on the Play: The Community. Visit https://www.pauseontheplay.com/community to join

Mar 10, 2020 • 15:58

Behind The Scenes Of Building An Inclusive Community

Behind The Scenes Of Building An Inclusive Community

Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep47 Join me as I talk with my co-host, India Jackson of Flaunt Your Fire, about what brought us to start our own brand new community, Pause on the Play: The Community. Visit https://www.pauseontheplay.com/community to join today! HoneyBook is the answer to getting your back office in line for all the ideal clients rolling in. To get your account set up today and get 50% off, visit http://share.honeybook.com/fQVTB

Mar 3, 2020 • 33:18

What is Pause on the Play with Kim Wensel

What is Pause on the Play with Kim Wensel

Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep46 Join me as my co-host, India Jackson of Flaunt Your Fire, and I are interviewed by Kim Wensel of Pattern of Purpose about the origins of Pause on the Play and some of the insider info you've never heard before about the brand. HoneyBook is the answer to getting your back office in line for all the ideal clients rolling in. To get your account set up today and get 50% off, visit http://share.honeybook.com/fQVTB

Feb 25, 2020 • 42:13

Why Every Visibility Strategy Benefits From Mindset Work

Why Every Visibility Strategy Benefits From Mindset Work

Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep45 Join me as I talk with my co-host, India Jackson of Flaunt Your Fire, about how mindset work supports your visibility, marketing, and strategy work. HoneyBook is the answer to getting your back office in line for all the ideal clients rolling in. To get your account set up today and get 50% off, visit http://share.honeybook.com/fQVTB Need support as you evaluate the beliefs, ethics, and values for you and your business? Looking

Feb 18, 2020 • 26:04

How Ideal Client Work Is The Foundation For Everything

How Ideal Client Work Is The Foundation For Everything

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep44 Join me as I talk with my co-host, India Jackson of Flaunt Your Fire, about how ideal client work the way that we do it sets the stage for everything else in your business. Sign up for the next Ideal Client Magnet Workshop today at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/events/icw-april-2020 HoneyBook is the answer to getting your back office in line for all the ideal clients rolling in. To get your account set up today and get

Feb 11, 2020 • 28:24

Showcasing Your Community Online with Flaunt Your Fire

Showcasing Your Community Online with Flaunt Your Fire

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep43 Join me as I talk with my co-host, India Jackson of Flaunt Your Fire, how showcasing your community can bring up people's individual sensibilities. And how it's necessary to still do the thing anyway! Need support as you evaluate your ethics and beliefs in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space for your business? Looking to evolve into an imperfect ally? Build a more visible brand? A coaching + consulting session is

Feb 4, 2020 • 29:48

How To Avoid Burnout As An Imperfect Ally

How To Avoid Burnout As An Imperfect Ally

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep42 Join me as I talk with my co-host, India Jackson of Flaunt Your Fire, about avoiding burnout when you are on your journey of allyship, mindset and visibility. We talk about what self-care is and isn't to us. Need support as you evaluate your ethics and beliefs in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space for your business? Looking to evolve into an imperfect ally? Build a more visible brand? A coaching + consulting sess

Jan 28, 2020 • 23:00

An Imperfect Ally's Live Coaching + Consulting Session

An Imperfect Ally's Live Coaching + Consulting Session

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep41 Join me as I talk with my guest today about when being an imperfect ally comes and challenges you to step fully into the role. This is a live coaching + consulting call where I talk a young lady through something that came up for her and what her next steps could be. Listen in to hear the entire conversation! Need support as you evaluate your ethics and beliefs in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space for your busin

Jan 21, 2020 • 44:19

3 Questions To Evaluate Where You Participate

3 Questions To Evaluate Where You Participate

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep40 Join me as I talk about the 3 questions that help you evaluate what groups, communities, and events to participate in for 2020! 1. Why does this matter to you? 2. What changes for you if these things aren't present? 3. Are these things present in your business + actions for others to evaluate? Ready to get your evaluation checklist? Click below! https://www.ericacourdae.com/checklist

Jan 14, 2020 • 12:40

Why Standard Ideal Client Exercises Aren't Inclusive

Why Standard Ideal Client Exercises Aren't Inclusive

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep39 Join me as I talk with my co-host, India Jackson of Flaunt Your Fire, about ideal client exercises and how most are not inclusive. We discuss how it is important to dive into the psychographics of your ideal client and audience while going beyond surface societal indicators. Ready to get your seat and join us for the upcoming Ideal Client Magnet Workshop? It's on Thursday, January 16th from 12pm-2pm EST. Grab your seat t

Jan 7, 2020 • 40:38

A Recap For 2019 - Intuition, Community, and Connection

A Recap For 2019 - Intuition, Community, and Connection

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep38 Join me as I do a recap around 2019, and look forward to 2020 through the lens of 3 important pillars. Intuition, Community, and Connection.   Ready to dive deeper and decide who your client is on a deeper level? Take your seat at the virtual table with Erica + India for two hours to work through the very first step we take our clients through in the POTP 2:1 client system. This experience is nothing like how you've done

Dec 31, 2019 • 26:09

A Different Kind of Ideal Client Workshop

A Different Kind of Ideal Client Workshop

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep37 Join me as I talk with my co-host, India Jackson of Flaunt Your Fire, about our new Ideal Client Workshop coming up on Thursday, January 16th, 12pm-2pm EST. We'll discuss how this is nothing like any ideal client exercise you've ever done before, and how it will change how you find and work with the clients meant just for you. Ready to find your ideal clients, and help them find you? Click the link below to get your seat

Dec 24, 2019 • 44:19

The Journey of An Imperfect Ally with Tara Newman

The Journey of An Imperfect Ally with Tara Newman

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep36 Join me as I interview Tara Newman of The Bold Leadership Revolution and The Brave Society about her journey with imperfect allyship, how it has expanded her leadership, and how she has been supported through her evolution by working with me. Need support as you evaluate your ethics and beliefs in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space for your business? Looking to evolve into an imperfect ally? Build a more visible b

Dec 17, 2019 • 46:18

When 2 Is Better Than 1

When 2 Is Better Than 1

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep35 Join me as I talk with my co-host, India Jackson of Flaunt Your Fire, as we talk about our 2:1 services in Pause on the Play. We discuss how we serve our clients differently and how we close gaps while working together. We go into what makes us different and uniquely qualified to do what we do for you so you get results toward your goals. Need support as you evaluate your ethics and beliefs in the diversity, equity, and

Dec 10, 2019 • 48:47

It's Time To Get Clear On Your Values

It's Time To Get Clear On Your Values

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep34 Join me as I talk with my co-host, India Jackson of Flaunt Your Fire, about getting crystal clear on your values and why they are a an initial and basic step to understand what to do in your business, why to do it, and how to execute it. Need support as you evaluate your ethics and beliefs in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space for your business? Looking to evolve into an imperfect ally? Build a more visible brand?

Dec 3, 2019 • 34:05

Six Mindsets That Can Slow Your Growth

Six Mindsets That Can Slow Your Growth

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep33 Join me as I talk with my co-host, India Jackson of Flaunt Your Fire, the mindsets that slow or stop your growth. We discuss how you can break through these barriers to get your business on track, and the support you need to do it. Need support as you evaluate your ethics and beliefs in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space for your business? Looking to evolve into an imperfect ally? Build a more visible brand? A co

Nov 26, 2019 • 24:42

The Four Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making

The Four Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep32 Join me as I talk with my co-host, India Jackson of Flaunt Your Fire, about the four mistakes that you can make in your business or brand, and how to move forward from them. Need support as you evaluate your ethics and beliefs in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space for your business? Looking to evolve into an imperfect ally? Build a more visible brand? A coaching + consulting session is a great way to be supported

Nov 19, 2019 • 39:16

Four Myths That Hold Brands and Business Owners Back

Four Myths That Hold Brands and Business Owners Back

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep31 Join me as I talk with my co-host, India Jackson of Flaunt Your Fire, about myths told to business owners and debunking these falsehoods. These are statements that don't lead to growing your brand or converting your clients. Need support as you evaluate your ethics and beliefs in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space for your business? Looking to evolve into an imperfect ally? Build a more visible brand? A coaching

Nov 12, 2019 • 32:15

The Foundation Of Your Brand Is Your Story

The Foundation Of Your Brand Is Your Story

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep30 Join me as I talk with my co-host, India Jackson of Flaunt Your Fire, about starting with your why and how your story builds the foundation for your marketing, business, and everything else you do for your clients. Need support as you evaluate your ethics and beliefs in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space for your business? Looking to evolve into an imperfect ally? Build a more visible brand? A coaching + consulti

Nov 5, 2019 • 54:42

How Your Story Influences Your Mindset & Visibility

How Your Story Influences Your Mindset & Visibility

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep29 Join me as I talk with my co-host, India Jackson of Flaunt Your Fire, about how your story shapes your mindset and how visible you allow yourself to be. Need support as you make these moves through your unpacking and evolving in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space for your business? A one-on-one coaching session is a great way to be supported and receive accountability. Book A Little Conversation Call to explore t

Oct 29, 2019 • 30:43

3 Questions To Find Your Why

3 Questions To Find Your Why

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep28 Join me as I give you 3 questions to reconnect with your why as we move toward the end of 2019 and into planning for 2020. These will help you to reconnect you to the roots of all the actions you take in your business, and illuminate the support you need to reach your goals.  Need support as you make these moves through your unpacking and evolving in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space for your business? A one-on-

Oct 22, 2019 • 10:56

Live From She Podcasts

Live From She Podcasts

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep27 Join me as I talk with my co-host, India Jackson of Flaunt Your Fire, about our experience at She Podcasts live in Atlanta, GA. Need support as you make these moves through your unpacking and evolving in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space for your business? A one-on-one coaching session is a great way to be supported and receive accountability. Book A Little Conversation Call to explore the possibility in a compl

Oct 15, 2019 • 13:19

A Reintroduction To Erica + India

A Reintroduction To Erica + India

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep26 Join me as my co-host, India Jackson of Flaunt Your Fire, and I reintroduce you to who we are and the why behind what we do. Need support as you make these moves through your unpacking and evolving in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space for your business? A one-on-one coaching session is a great way to be supported and receive accountability. Book A Little Conversation Call to explore the possibility in a complime

Oct 8, 2019 • 29:39

Visibility + Mindset Rapid Fire

Visibility + Mindset Rapid Fire

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep25 Join me as I talk with my co-host, India Jackson of Flaunt Your Fire, as we give you some insight into who we are and why we're here. Need support as you make these moves through your unpacking and evolving in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space for your business? A one-on-one coaching session is a great way to be supported and receive accountability. Book A Little Conversation Call to explore the possibility in a

Oct 1, 2019 • 15:50

Imposter Syndrome: It's Not What You Think

Imposter Syndrome: It's Not What You Think

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep24 Join me as I talk with my co-host, India Jackson of Flaunt Your Fire, about imposter syndrome. We dive into what it is, what it isn't, and why you just have to do the thing. Need support as you make these moves through your unpacking and evolving in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space for your business? A one-on-one coaching session is a great way to be supported and receive accountability. Book A Little Conversat

Sep 24, 2019 • 18:53

How To Take Up Space

How To Take Up Space

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep23 Join me as I talk with India Jackson of Flaunt Your Fire about what it means to take up more space...and to be aware of taking up space that isn't for you. Need support as you make these moves through your unpacking and evolving in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space for your business? A one-on-one coaching session is a great way to be supported and receive accountability. Book A Little Chat call to explore the pos

Sep 17, 2019 • 35:09

Afro Punk Reflections

Afro Punk Reflections

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep22 Join me as I talk with India Jackson of Flaunt Your Fire about her experience and takeaways from Afro Punk in Brooklyn. We'll discuss black culture, taking up space, self-awareness, and more. Need support as you make these moves through your unpacking and evolving in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space for your business? A one-on-one coaching session is a great way to be supported and receive accountability. Book

Sep 10, 2019 • 43:23

This Is A Workshop

This Is A Workshop

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep21 Join me as I flashback to the first episode of The Conversation Workshop to give you a peek into what being in the room feels like. Need support as you make these moves through your unpacking and evolving in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space for your business? A one-on-one coaching session is a great way to be supported and receive accountability. Book a Tea Time Chat to explore the possibility in a complimentary

Sep 3, 2019 • 14:37

Authenticity Is An Action

Authenticity Is An Action

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep20 Join me as I talk about authenticity and why it is important. Stepping into the action today is important, so let's explore the reasons to start now. Need support as you make these moves through your unpacking and evolving in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space for your business? A one-on-one coaching session is a great way to be supported and receive accountability. Book a Tea Time Chat to explore the possibility

Aug 27, 2019 • 11:17

Mindsets To Deprogram & Dismantle

Mindsets To Deprogram & Dismantle

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep19 Join me as I talk with India Jackson of India Jackson Artistry about how shifts in mindset can be used to make change happen in life and business. Need support as you make these moves through your unpacking and evolving in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space for your business? A one-on-one coaching session is a great way to be supported and receive accountability. Book a Tea Time Chat to explore the possibility in

Aug 20, 2019 • 16:38

A Trip To The Museum

A Trip To The Museum

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep18 Join me as I talk with India Jackson of India Jackson Artistry about our trip to the NMAAHC and out takeaways. Need support as you make these moves through your unpacking and evolving in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space for your business? A one-on-one coaching session is a great way to be supported and receive accountability. Book a Tea Time Chat to explore the possibility in a complimentary session. Let's talk

Aug 13, 2019 • 16:20

DEI Breakdown Interview

DEI Breakdown Interview

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep17 Join me as I'm interviewed by India Jackson of India Jackson Artistry about DEI, what it means, and how it comes to life.  Need support as you make these moves through your unpacking and evolving in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space for your business? A one-on-one coaching session is a great way to be supported and receive accountability. Book a Tea Time Chat to explore the possibility in a complimentary session.

Aug 6, 2019 • 35:46

Say The Word Racist

Say The Word Racist

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep16 Join me as I talk about how important it is to call things as they are...especially when the word is charged like the word racist.  Need support as you make these moves through your unpacking and evolving in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space for your business? A one-on-one coaching session is a great way to be supported and receive accountability. Book a Tea Time Chat to explore the possibility in a complimentary

Jul 30, 2019 • 12:49

Audience Q&A with India Jackson

Audience Q&A with India Jackson

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep15 Join me as I dive into audience questions with India Jackson of India Jackson Artistry about visibility, public image, and perceptions.  Need support as you make these moves through your unpacking and evolving in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space for your business? A one-on-one coaching session is a great way to be supported and receive accountability. Book a Tea Time Chat to explore the possibility in a complime

Jul 23, 2019 • 38:34

Nothing Is New

Nothing Is New

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep14 Join me as I talk about how racism, fear, and what we're encountering is a cycle we have to break. Need support as you make these moves through your unpacking and evolving in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space for your business? A one-on-one coaching session is a great way to be supported and receive accountability. Book a Tea Time Chat to explore the possibility in a complimentary session. Let's talk https://eric

Jul 16, 2019 • 13:51

Let Go Of What Isn't Yours

Let Go Of What Isn't Yours

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep13 Join me as I talk with India Jackson of India Jackson Artistry about visibility, mindset, fear, and how it all shows up in business. Need support as you make these moves through your unpacking and evolving in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space for your business? A one-on-one coaching session is a great way to be supported and receive accountability. Book a Tea Time Chat to explore the possibility in a complimentar

Jul 9, 2019 • 26:44

Visibility & Mindset

Visibility & Mindset

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep12 Join me as I talk about how visibility & mindset show up in bringing your imperfect allyship into your business and brand. Need support as you make these moves through your unpacking and evolving in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space for your business? A one-on-one coaching session is a great way to be supported and receive accountability. Book a Tea Time Chat to explore the possibility in a complimentary session.

Jul 2, 2019 • 17:33

A Journey In Imperfect Allyship with Lee Chaix McDonough

A Journey In Imperfect Allyship with Lee Chaix McDonough

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep11 Join me as I talk with Lee Chaix McDonough of Caravel Coaching #imperfectallyship and her journey of awareness and action. Need support as you make these moves through your unpacking and evolving in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space for your business? A one-on-one coaching session is a great way to be supported and receive accountability. Book a Tea Time Chat to explore the possibility in a complimentary session.

Jun 25, 2019 • 44:18

Process As You See Fit

Process As You See Fit

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep10  Emotional labor and processing your process as an imperfect ally are in the conversation for this week. What comes up as you move forward, and how to keep yourself whole emotionally are important to consider and discuss. Need support as you make these moves through your unpacking and evolving in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space for your business? A one-on-one coaching session is a great way to be supported and

Jun 18, 2019 • 14:33

I Was Taught Differently

I Was Taught Differently

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep9 Join me as I talk with India Jackson of India Jackson Artistry about the ties of appearance with being appropriate, work ethics and programming, and more. Need support as you make these moves through your unpacking and evolving in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space for your business? A one-on-one coaching session is a great way to be supported and receive accountability. Book a Tea Time Chat to explore the possibil

Jun 11, 2019 • 29:08

Vote With Your Dollars with Stacey Harris

Vote With Your Dollars with Stacey Harris

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep8 Join me as I talk with Stacey Harris of The Stacey Harris and Uncommonly More about why voting with your dollars and taking care of home first is a necessity. Need support as you make these moves through your unpacking and evolving in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space for your business? A one-on-one coaching session is a great way to be supported and receive accountability. Book a Tea Time Chat to explore the poss

Jun 4, 2019 • 46:25

You Can Do This

You Can Do This

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep7 Join me as I talk about imperfect allyship and why the time to start is now. Ready to join us in The Conversation Workshop and be a part of the conversation? Reserve your seat for one of the upcoming ones at https://ericacourdae.com   Need support as you make these moves through your unpacking and evolving in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space? A one-on-one coaching session is a great way to be supported and receiv

May 28, 2019 • 13:50

And Then There Were Three

And Then There Were Three

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep6 Join me as I talk with India Jackson of India Jackson Artistry and our friend Jaleel Tamir about black culture, making things ok to make it through, what beauty is standardized, and more. Ready to join us in The Conversation Workshop and be a part of the conversation? Reserve your seat for one of the upcoming talks at https://ericacourdae.com Need support as you make these moves through your unpacking and evolving in the d

May 21, 2019 • 26:10

You Can't Come For This Ride

You Can't Come For This Ride

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep5 Join me as I talk about when you are evolving and you realize those around you are going through an evolution as well. How you maneuver through this space and decide the best path for you is important to discuss. Need support as you make these moves through your unpacking and evolving in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space? A one-on-one coaching session is a great way to be supported and receive accountability. Book

May 14, 2019 • 13:26

I Forgive Me

I Forgive Me

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep4 Join me as I talk with India Jackson of India Jackson Artistry about subconscious programming playing into past transgressions, forgiving yourself, white guilt being a version of victimhood, and much more. Ready to join us in The Conversation Workshop and be a part of the conversation? Reserve your seat for one of the upcoming ones at https://ericacourdae.com

May 7, 2019 • 25:01

Is It Imposter Syndrome?

Is It Imposter Syndrome?

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep3 Join me as I talk about what imposter syndrome is, how it can show up, and why it may look different than you expected. Ready to join us in The Conversation Workshop and be a part of the conversation? Reserve your seat for one of the upcoming ones at https://ericacourdae.com

Apr 30, 2019 • 12:41

Perceptions Of Perfection and Generational Stories with India Jackson

Perceptions Of Perfection and Generational Stories with India Jackson

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep2 Join me as I talk with India Jackson of India Jackson Artistry about generational stories of black beauty and the perception of perfection. Ready to join us in The Conversation Workshop and be a part of the conversation? Reserve your seat for one of the upcoming ones at https://ericacourdae.com

Apr 22, 2019 • 22:34

Authenticity & Cancel Culture with India Jackson

Authenticity & Cancel Culture with India Jackson

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep1 Join me as I talk with India Jackson of India Jackson Artistry about cancel culture, fear and judgment, and more. Ready to join us in The Conversation Workshop and be a part of the conversation? Reserve your seat for one of the upcoming ones at https://ericacourdae.com

Apr 22, 2019 • 20:25

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