The JOYrney™ isn’t always loud… but it’s always leading somewhere. 😉

Hey Reader, Happy FriYAYYYYYYY!!!!

I’ve been feeling a little ✨SPARKLY✨ this week — but not because of anything particularly flashy.

More because I’ve been sitting with a question:

How do you lead when the work you’re doing goes unseen?

That’s the question I’ve been sitting with lately — especially with all 3 kiddos home for summer break.

This season has slowed me down (whether I planned for it or not 😅), and in that stillness, something beautiful has happened:

I’ve started honoring the quiet wins.

The ones that don’t show up in metrics...
The ones that don’t get applause...
The ones that slowly build momentum, healing, and JOY — behind the scenes.

Truth be told, last week felt like a wash.

But when I paused to reflect?

I realized I’d made more progress than I’d given myself credit for!

✔️ Mapped out a 3-phase strategic growth plan for the JOYrney To Purpose® Podcast
✔️ Reworked my Work-Life JOY Quiz — If you’re curious about your #1 JOY Blocker (and how to break free!) Take the quiz!​
✔️ Updated the sales page for The JOY Quest™ (more on that coming soon!)
✔️ Edited a new episode featuring the wise and wonderful Yodit Kifle
✔️ And stayed rooted in my own JOYrney™: scripture study, hydration, movement, and keeping my kids – fed, curious, and cared for.

All of this while embracing a slower rhythm of summer with my family.

I know I say it often, but here’s what I want you to know too:

Whether you’re leading at home, at work, in ministry, or in a season of transition… it all counts.

Your quiet wins matter. So does your JOY.

So I’d love to hear from you — as we’re wrapping up the month of July what’s a quiet win you’re celebrating right now?

Hit reply and let me know (or write it down and claim it for yourself). You deserve it!

While I have your ear – Let’s partner for a JOY-FULL Q4!

If you're a team leader, HR manager, or wellness advocate preparing for the end of the year and beyond, now is the perfect time to start planning for what comes next.

Here’s how I can support you and your team:

→ Workshops that boost morale, retention, and sustainable success
→ Speaking engagements that reconnect your team to purpose
→ Executive coaching for women and caregivers navigating high-responsibility roles with clarity and JOY

I’m currently booking for late Q3 and Q4, and I’d love to be part of your JOYrney™ forward.
Want to learn more? Reach out here or simply reply to this email and let’s talk.

With gratitude (and a whole lot of sparkle!),
​Erica

P.S. If you’re craving more structure, clarity, or space for guilt-free rest… something special is on the way. More soon 👀

The JOYrney To Purpose® Podcast

Speaking of embracing slower seasons — this week’s podcast episode is right on time. I’m joined by my sweet friend Yodit Kifle-Smith, and we’re talking about what it looks like to follow God’s call even when no one’s watching.

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If you’ve been in a season of transition, this conversation will bless you.

It drops later this evening at 5PM EST!

So make sure you’re subscribed to the channel, on Spotify, Apple and anywhere else you get your podcasts!

In the meantime, you can listen to past episodes and forward the podcast to a friend who’s been needing a nudge back to herself... wit JOY!