City Girls Thriving

Hellllooo, welcome to our highly-caffeinated, rambly fun podcast extravaganza. Let's talk about when you got inspiration ooozing out your pores and don't know what to do with it. Also pumpkin scones. I was so restless I didn't even try to edit out background noise today sooo...sorry and you're welcome? Leave a comment on my latest Instagram post and let me know what your own creative restlessness has lead YOU to do / see / experience/ create recently! Interested in hiring me as your coach? Email me at hello@ericalh.com and tell me what you're seeking coaching for. Love, Erica

We often rush from milestone to milestone, but what good are the milestones if we don't enjoy the times we can coast, enjoy, and just BE?   So much of life happens between the formation of new goals.    Let's discuss. xo -Erica   ps- I love it when you share your thoughts on episodes with me over on the socials. :)   Come hang and uplevel with me some more: Instagram Facebook

If all we have is process, then we can allow it to be easy. We can allow ourselves to be guided and have a shiz ton of FUN along the way.   What's up, loves! I just did an Instagram and Facebook live and decided to share it here to round out our podcast party for the week. :) Enjoy! Also... Last call for Soulful Productivity! **FLASH SALE** NOW MARKED $300 OFF!!!! You read that right, boo. The regular price has been dropped by $300! Why? Because 1️⃣ launching this course feels like an effing celebration 

Does some work you gotta do feel just a little too work-ish sometimes? Just add play. (Hint: Only pretenddddd you're working.) LOL. You'll see what I mean in the episode. Enjoy.  xo Erica   PS-  LESS THAN 48 HOURS left to enroll in the Soulful Productivity course! Get all the details right here. >> Soulful Productivity course Got questions? Email me at hello@ericalh.com. ENROLLMENT CLOSES ON SUNDAY 8/30 AT 11:59 P.M. ET SO DON'T SLEEP ON THIS. ;) As always, I love it when you share your thoughts on episodes with me over on the socials. :) Instagram Facebook

Today we're talking turning inspiration into action. Get ready to get lifted!   RESOURCES MENTIONED: 3 days left to enroll in the Soulful Productivity course! Get all the details right here. >> Soulful Productivity course Got questions? Email me at hello@ericalh.com.   As always, I love it when you share your thoughts on episodes with me over on the socials. :) Instagram Facebook

Welcome back to our Podcast Party! I'm recording a new episode every day this week so subscribe and keep it locked here for more inspiration about going for your dreams and living a life you LOVE!   Today we're talking about how to get re-inspired when you're either feeling "blah," or just need some OOMPH to help you slay your day.   TOMORROW we'll be doing part 2 of taking that inspiration and turning into ACTION.   As always, I love it when you screenshot the episode and share with your peeps on the social medias.   Also feel free to leave a comment on my latest Instagram post with your thoughts on today's episode! Love chatting with you guys - makes it more of a 2-way street. :)        RESOURCES MENTIONED:   4 days left to enroll in the Soulful PRoductivity course! Got questions? Email me at hello@ericalh.com >> Soulful Productivity course Instagram Facebook

Hey, love! See you every day this week for a brand new episode!! :D   RESOURCES MENTIONED:   Soulful Productivity course Instagram Facebook    

Hello from sunny Savannah!   Shooting the shiz with you today, talking about an important lesson that's helped me relax and ENJOY myself...   ...even and especially during what I formerly would've considered stressful things like having a big launch in my business.   I don't have my normal mic with me so the sound isn't the highest quality (seems to start out quiet and then gets louder) -- but se la vi!   BTW, click here to learn more about the Soulful Productivity course.   It's a 7-module, self-lead course that will revolutionize the way you create, pursue, and slay your goals.   Going for big dreams in any area of life does not NEED to be hard or stressful. At some point we just decided they do. We can decide again.   It gets to be easy. It gets to feel good. This course will show you how.   This is STILL your mothereffing year.   Hope you are enjoying your summer, hun! Love, Erica  

Hey, friend! Today I'm offering you a couple mindset shifts on how you can create and share what you do with a lot more confidence and a lot less ego gettin' in the way.   They allllways help me get my groove back when I'm in a creative rut or am having doubts in myself/my work.   Enjoy the episode and let me know what you think via a comment on my latest post on Instagram! Love hearing your realizations and perspectives on everything we discuss!   Again, mi amor -- it's not too late to join us for the Create Your Dream Life (While HAVING A Life) training this week!   This is all about goal-setting and goal-GETTING -- simplified. Easy-breezy. Doing it YOUR way like your fackin' Frank Sinatra.   Wanna join us? I'm going live each day this week (Mon 7/27-Sat 8/1) for 30-60 min to deliver the goods.   Click here to sign up for free, and you'll receive an email with the schedule for when we're going live plus all the replay videos for any days you've missed!

Today we're talking about the magic of investing in ourselves at high levels. I realized recently that so far I have invested over $50,000 in myself in terms of my personal and professional development since undergrad. Whether through coaches, trainings, courses, programs, or masterminds, I have upleveled ENORMOUSLY from where I was before I signed up to work with these various people and companies. It was ALWAYS scary to pay the money (often put it on credit cards with no idea how or when I would pay it back)... ...but I ALWAYS made the money back and THEN some. What's been your biggest takeaway from investing in yourself thus far; or, if you haven't really done so yet, what is holding you back most? Let me know over on my latest post on Instagram. [@]theericalh Enjoy the episode! Much love, Erica - EARLY INFO SIGN-UP FOR SOULFUL PRODUCTIVITY COURSE Design your dream life with me and step into living it NOW. Sign up to receive info on the Soulful Productivity course by going here. Those who sign up early for info will get a PHAT-azz discount. :)   BECOME AN ELITE 6-MONTH COACHING CLIENT Ready to uplevel like never before? Been wanting to work with me 1:1? LET'S DO THIS. Your next step ➡️: Schedule your free call so we can confirm that we're a good fit to work together and let's get you EVERYTHING you've been dreaming of -- it's here. We're gonna go and bring it into reality.

Oooooh I channelled some crazy messages for you in this one! The "how"..."HOW is it going to happen??"...."WHAT ARE THE STEPS??" kept me stuck for longer than I'd like to admit. I'm about to show you an easier way. A more joyful way. You ready? Come along with me and listen to today's episode on letting go of the hot damn HOW. xo E - EARLY INFO SIGN-UP FOR SOULFUL PRODUCTIVITY COURSE Design your dream life with me and step into living it NOW. Sign up to receive info on the Soulful Productivity course by going here. Those who sign up early for info will get a PHAT-azz discount. :)   BECOME AN ELITE CLIENT Ready to uplevel like never before? Been wanting to work with me 1:1? LET'S DO THIS. Your next step ➡️: Schedule your free call so we can confirm that we're a good fit to work together and let's get you EVERYTHING you've been dreaming of -- it's here. We're gonna go and bring it into reality.

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So how do you know if you're ready enough? Ready to quit your job? Ready to be in a relationship? Ready to pitch your idea? Ready to invest in yourself? Ready to move to a new place? - What does ready even MEAN and how will you know once it's safe to take the leap? Look, I'm not gonna be too sneaky about this - you know where this is going... You'll never be fully ready on paper and if you are, you'll still always have fears that make you think you're not ready. Listen in to today's episode to hear how we can redefine readiness and get everything we've dreamed of without needing to be completely prepared, completely confident, completely certain of how it'll work out. Enjoy, and leave a comment on my most recent Instagram post and tell me when you leaped before you were ready!! Can't get enough of these stories. :) xx Erica - PS - The doors are now open to my 1:1 elite private coaching package! This is a 6 month program where you have full access to me through regular Zoom video sessions and the Voxer voice note app in between.  BONUS: full access to my signature course which is being revamped and tons of other goodies at zero additional cost! This is a high-ticket coaching package and payment plans are offered! If you're feeling called to work with me and get support on making your big dreams come true NOW, not later -- let's do this thing! Email me at hello@ericalh.com (or DM me on Instagram) and let me know what you are seeking coaching for and why the time is NOW to get everything you want. :)  

Today, we're talking about what it actually looks like to get out of your comfort zone on a regular basis. WAIT -- who is "WE"??? Ohhhh, loves - you're in for a treat today! This is a convo with my friend and fellow coach, Martika Smith. This convo was recorded on an Instagram Live last year and I've been wanting to bring it to the podcast!  As you listen, I want you to ask yourself... What would it look like if I got out of my comfort zone 5% more? What might the effect on my life be?   Now, here's the 411 on Martika (bc trust me -- you're gonna want to get to know her): Martika Smith is a Mindset and Empowerment Coach to all women. Her work is structured around the process of seeing women rise to their abilities, raise their standards and set the terms of their lives. Her why.. Seeing you accomplish everything your heart desires, while loving yourself and your journey immensely! Download your FREE productivity workbook on Martika's website, rediscoveryou.net, and be sure to follow her on Instagram @martikasmithcoaching! If you need a dose of sunshine in your life - this is your girl! ENJOY THE EPISODE! The sound quality from our IG convo isn't increddddible, but it's good enough. ;) Much love, Erica   PS - Got big dreams? Have you been wanting to hire me as your coach? I have two spots open for new private clients for my 6 month coaching package. Email me at hello@ericalh.com and let me know what you want to hire a coach for and why the time to uplevel your life in this way is NOW. Act quickly, because it is rare these days that I'm taking on new private clients. xo  

Today I'm sharing how creating a ceremony around cutting energetic cords with certain people has literally had me waking up feeling like a brand new woman. :) Where can you use the power of ceremony in your love life, your  business, your health, for the world -- all. the. things. ???? Drop your thoughts on today's episode on my latest post on Instagram (or dm me). Much love, Erica   PS - Don't forget to grab your FREE copy of the Systematize Your Life Guide to get back HOURS in your week here.

When is it appropriate to take baby steps... and when are you just being a big ol' baby?

Our main topic for today is about getting real with ourselves and seeing if any of our pursuit of these big dreams is about thinking that we will be valid, worthy humans if we achieve them. Because if that's part of our "come from", we'll either never achieve them OR achieve them and be miserable. On another massively important note, the intro to this podcast is a call to action for fellow white people to TAKE A STAND against the injustices that have ALWAYS faced black men and women in the U.S. and all over the world. It is not enough to be sickened, not enough to write one post on social media, not enough to read one book and think you "get it" now. We have to do more. These are a few accounts I'm learning and taking action from: @rachel.cargle @rachrodgersesq @africabrooke @privtoprog @prestonsmiles Books: White Fragility How To Be An Antiracist Dear White America Between The World And Me The New Jim Crow   Also, as mentioned, here is Christine Hassler's podcast episode I was talking about, this is the inner child workshop she's leading with her husband, Stefanos (fellas, check him out - really cool dude), and these are their Instagram accounts: @christinehassler and @stefanossifandos   I love you all. Be safe. Be well. Stay educated. Stay in action. #together #blacklivesmatter #equalitynow Erica

In today's episode you will learn 5 prompts that when examined regularly (even once a month), will boost your enjoyment of life and lead to less stress. RESOURCES MENTIONED: - Get your free PDF Systems Clarity Guide right here to make streamlining your life and business a LOT easier. DOWNLOAD NOW   - Podcast episodes mentioned: Try On Routines Like You Try On Clothes Systematize Your Life Having A Task Management System Is Crucial To Your Success & Freedom What Are You Noticing About Yourself Right Now   - IGTV on capturing your memories will be posted on Podbean because it's coming out AFTER this episode goes live and I can't edit shownotes on any other platform aside from Podbean. Grr. EDIT: PODBEANERS, here's the link to this IGTV.   If you loved this episode you can get more tips and resources on how to live your soulfully productive life over on Instagram! And I'd love it if you'd snap a screenshot of today's episode & share it with your peeps in your stories! Tag me at @theericalh so I can say hi! xx Erica

You're ambitious. You've got will power. So why the heck aren't the routines (wake-up time, meal plan, work habits) you're trying to implement sticking?   As Amerie says…”It's this 1 thing"   And once you know it, it's going to be 10x Easier Faster And more enjoyable   to set and stick to habits & routines!   WANNA KNOW WHAT IT IS?   Listen in to today's episode and share your thoughts with me by commenting on my latest post on Instagram   Got questions about creating your own routine? DM me on Instagram or email me at hello@ericalh.com.   PS - CLICK HERE to get your *FREE* Systems Clarity Guide that I created for you to make streamlining your life and business A HELLUVA LOT easier. PPS - Got questions  

As the world and your community continue changing in drastic ways, how do you find fulfillment and joy no matter WHAT happens? How do you not let GO of your dreams and visions for your life, while also adjusting expectations and adapting to the times? We're taking a break from all the structure-heavy conversations we've been having on here and Instagram the past few weeks to talk about mindset -- a SCRAPPY mindset to be exact. That said, you can still cop that Systematize Your Life pdf guide right here. It'll help you identify and tweak your every day repeated tasks and processes to help you spend more time doing the things (with the people) you LOVE, and less on what you don't. Prioritzation is EVERYTHING - now more than ever. This guide will help you match your schedule to your priorities. DOWNLOAD NOW Sending you so much love, Erica PS - If you enjoy this podcast, would you take a minute to rate it (5 stars if that feels right) and review it?  It's a small, easy way to help a small business and spread scrappiness. ;) xx  

CLICK HERE to get your *FREE* Systems Clarity Guide that I created for you to make streamlining your life and business A HELLUVA LOT easier. - Maybe you've been able to enjoy some time to slow down, work on things you've been wanting to make progress on forever, and/or start some healthy habits. When your community enters certain levels of reopening - will you be able to maintain and continue progressing toward your goals? Looking at EVERYONE, and ESPECIALLY you, my fellow side hustlers.  You wanna make moves in your life? The answer comes down to your systems & processes. How you do what you do and how often? Can some be eliminated? Automated? Delegated? Or, if it's something YOU must do yourself, can the process be made clearer or simpler so that it takes you less time or gives you less stress, allowing you to spend MORE time and energy on things you love?? Tune in to today's episode to learn more about this simple but crucial factor that will play a big role in what life looks like for you in the months ahead. ----more---- RESOURCES: Get your free PDF Systems Clarity Guide right here to make streamlining your life and business a LOT easier. DOWNLOAD NOW Instagram: @theericalh Coaching:  Are you a rising artist or creative entrepreneur doing his or her thing?? Been thinking about hiring someone to help you "turn pro" and manage the areas of your life better so you feel less drained, more successful, and more fulfilled? Sign up for your *complimentary* minute Dream Caffeine session with me where we hop on a call (about 30-45 min) and get you a cup of clarity and calm, stat. Absolutely no strings attached. These calls are all about YOU btw --

Piggybacking off of last week's episode, this week we're talking about that fine line between being an essentialist who, in order to choose less but better, pauses frequently to assess work .. VS. straight up overthinking and overplanning to avoid doing the work. Seems obvious, but take it from someone who's been there -- when you're in it, it can be harder to spot the difference. As always, give me your thoughts on this episode over on Instagram @theericalh If you're enjoying this podcast, why not pay it forward by leaving a quick review on iTunes? :) TYIA!    RESOURCES MENTIONED: Essentialism by Greg McKeown My online course, Dream Insurance. Learn more.

Overwhelm, shmoverwhelm. When you take the time to REVIEW the different areas of your life and business, you can never really fall behind.   Tune in to today's episode to learn the basics of setting periodic reviews with yourself to keep you clear, calm, and focused.    As always, your ratings & reviews on Apple Podcasts/iTunes are GREATLY appreciated, as they help the show grow! Will you take 5 minutes of your time today to rate/review? Thanks, babe. xx   RESOURCES MENTIONED: Getting Things Done by David Allen. Essentialism by Greg McKeown My online course, Dream Insurance. Learn more.

How do we make getting things done feel a bit more fabulous in quarantine and beyond? I've got 11 suggestions for ya. :) Resources Mentioned: Instagram: Come hang with me and share how YOU'RE adding some luxe to your life over on IG @theericalh. Planner Support program. Get one on one support to create a simple, easy to manage task management system that keeps your mind clear and streamlines your processes in all areas of life. Click here to learn more. Movies with STYLE: Check out these links from Harper's Bazarre and GQ for some fashion-forward movies to inspire your wardrobe cleaning.

Got big dreams? You need a way to manage them. And there's a way to do it without cramping your style. In fact your task management system (planner) should only make you feel FREER and give you LESS to do, not more. Tune in to today's episode to hear how not to get too sucked into finding the perfect system, but rather the great enough system that works for you and your life. (Not to mention, one that is easy peasy to maintain.) You'll also learn about a special offer I've created for those of you who want help from a professional time management strategist (ie: yours truly) to finally lock in a system that is curated to you, your lifestyle, and your dreams. I'm calling it Planner Support, a three-session coaching package (with office hours in between!) to help you design and implement a curated, simple system to help you get whatever the hell you want in life with WAY less overwhelm. =D If that already sounds juicy (or if you listened to the episode), click here to book a spot in my calendar for a FREE 15-min call with me so I can learn about you, see how I can help you, and see if we're a good fit to work together. Zero strings attached. --- RESOURCES MENTIONED Again, to book a *free* Planner Support info call to learn about each other and how I can help you, click here. You'll tell me about what you're working on and where you're feeling stuck right now, I'll tell you about the program and if/how I can help you, and we'll either schedule our first session or go along our merry way! All good either way. xx - Getting Things Done by David Allen is the productivity book (ahem, bible) I mentioned. I feel like it should be required reading for all humans. The Shopaholic series by Sophie Kinsella is the chick lit series I've been enjoying during quarantine, in case anyone is interested. :) - To learn more about my course, Dream Insurance, which teaches you way more than we covered in this episode about how to DIY your time management system, go to mydreaminsurance.com. - As always, come hang with ya girl over on Instagram, @theericalh. If this podcast inspires you I SO appreciate you rating (5 stars pls ;)) and reviewing. It makes a HUGE difference in terms of ppl finding Uplevel Avenue, and is an easy, free way to support a small business (ie: me)!  Love ya, Erica  

Self-awareness is one of THE most important things you need to have in order to live your most fulfilled, epic life. This quarantine time is ripe for becoming more self-aware. And you don't have to a damn thing about what you notice, now or ever necessarily. Simply OBSERVING is the catalyst for choice and change. --- FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM Come find me on the social tings and let me know what you think of today's episode and what you want to hear more of! Can't wait to connect with you! Facebook https://www.facebook.com/realericahorowitz Instagram @theericalh   DREAM INSURANCE COURSE I've got a self-taught online course [for only $17 -- a freakin' steal!] that's more like a coming home party for your soul. I'm spilling the tea on my goal setting philosophies, self-love practices, time management tricks that have helped me and my private 1:1 clients accomplish a LOT in a short amount of time with and feel sane around their to-do lists. #PeacefulProductivity Wanna learn more? Click here. https://mydreaminsurance.com/ INTRIGUED ABOUT HOW HOLISTIC ENTREPRENEURSHIP COACHING CAN HELP YOU?  Book your free Dream Caffeine call in my calendar. This is an opportunity to share what your vision for your life and business are this year, get clarity on where you might be blocked or how to get more of what you want with less effort, and gaining clarity on a path forward.    There is never any pressure to sign on to work with me -- people get a ton out of these sessions alone. If I think I can help you in a bigger way, I will share that with you, and you have freedom of choice to either learn more, or decide that you're all set for now! Win-win all around. :)   Book a spot in my calendar now! Availability is limited.

I've noticed that this quarantine has triggered some perfectionistic (totally a word) tendencies to want to make those most of my time. (Get lots done, create my next great work of art, etc.) We have no excuse not to, right? Well, not really. We're navigating a lot right now. The days, while fully expansive, have seemed to fly, and I am often left wondering how I did so little of what I wanted to do by the end of the day. If you're in the VERY blessed position like I am to have this be your biggest worry right now, I think you'll enjoy today's episode.  Love you, and be well.

Sharing why I'm feeling a little blah today and talking about how healthy and necessary it is to take breaks from your work/art to stay in business for the long game.  Hold me accountable to getting outside today on Instagram! Lol @theericalh ----   FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM Come find me on the social tings and let me know what you think of a certain episode and what you want to hear more of! Can't wait to connect with you!   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/realericahorowitz Instagram @theericalh DREAM INSURANCE I've got a self-taught online course [for only $17 -- a freakin' steal!] that's more like a coming home party for your soul. I'm spilling the tea on my goal setting philosophies, self-love practices, time management tricks that have helped me and my private 1:1 clients accomplish a LOT in a short amount of time with and feel sane around their to-do lists. #PeacefulProductivity Wanna learn more? Click here. https://mydreaminsurance.com/ INTRIGUED ABOUT HOW HOLISTIC ENTREPRENEURSHIP COACHING CAN HELP YOU?  Book your free Dream Caffeine call in my calendar. This is an opportunity to share what your vision for your life and business are this year, get clarity on where you might be blocked or how to get more of what you want with less effort, and gaining clarity on a path forward.    There is never any pressure to sign on to work with me -- people get a ton out of these sessions alone. If I think I can help you in a bigger way, I will share that with you, and you have freedom of choice to either learn more, or decide that you're all set for now! Win-win all around. :)   Book a spot in my calendar now! Availability is limited.

Why “having your shit together” might not really be the most effective use of your time. Warning: This episode may cause increased freedom and peace of mind. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM Come find me on the social tings and let me know what you think of a certain episode and what you want to hear more of! Can't wait to connect with you! Facebook https://www.facebook.com/realericahorowitz Instagram @theericalh   DREAM INSURANCE I've got a self-taught online course [for only $17 -- a freakin' steal!] that's more like a coming home party for your soul. I'm spilling the tea on my goal setting philosophies, self-love practices, time management tricks that have helped me and my private 1:1 clients accomplish a LOT in a short amount of time with and feel sane around their to-do lists. #PeacefulProductivity Wanna learn more? Click here. https://mydreaminsurance.com/   INTRIGUED ABOUT HOW HOLISTIC ENTREPRENEURSHIP COACHING CAN HELP YOU?  Book a free Dream Caffeine call in my calendar. This is an opportunity to share what your vision for your life and business are this year, get clarity on where you might be blocked or how to get more of what you want with less effort, and gaining clarity on a path forward.  There is never any pressure to sign on to work with me -- people get a ton out of these sessions alone. If I think I can help you in a bigger way, I will share that with you, and you have freedom of choice to either learn more, or decide that you're all set for now! Win-win all around. :) Book a spot in my calendar now! Availability is limited.  

FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM Come find me on the social tings and let me know what you think of a certain episode and what you want to hear more of! Can't wait to connect with you!   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/realericahorowitz Instagram @theericalh DREAM INSURANCE I've got a self-taught online course [for only $17 -- a freakin' steal!] that's more like a coming home party for your soul. I'm spilling the tea on my goal setting philosophies, self-love practices, time management tricks that have helped me and my private 1:1 clients accomplish a LOT in a short amount of time with and feel sane around their to-do lists. #PeacefulProductivity Wanna learn more? Click here. https://mydreaminsurance.com/   INTRIGUED ABOUT HOW HOLISTIC ENTREPRENEURSHIP COACHING CAN HELP YOU?  Book your free call in my calendar. This is an opportunity to share what your vision for your life and business are this year, get clarity on where you might be blocked or how to get more of what you want with less effort, and gaining clarity on a path forward.    There is never any pressure to sign on to work with me -- people often get a ton out of these sessions alone. If I think I can help you, I will share that with you, and you have freedom of choice to either learn more, or decide that you're all set for now! Win-win all around. :)   Book a spot in my calendar now! Availability is limited.

Peep My Playlist is BACK, BABY with a self love slant in honor of International Self Love Day this Thurs 2/13. Find out what 3 inspirational songs with strong messages of taking care of the MOST IMPORTANT RELATIONSHIP YOU HAVE that we're discussing today. Check out the resources list below for stuff mentioned in the episode, my socials so we can connect, and ways you can work with me. Also, if me or this podcast has ever inspired you... It would mean so much if you could take a minute to subscribe, rate, review Uplevel Avenue. Not only does it help me build MY dream of keeping more artists and entrepreneurs in the game, it's helping those who might need to hear these messages right now. Appreciate ya!

When it comes to your creative business, are you pursuing it like an Amateur or a Professional?   (Hint: It really has little to do with how long you've been working at your dream.)    Today we're exploring the most POTENT concepts of Steven Pressfield's book “Turning Pro,” and what it means to live the life you're meant for --even if you're still figuring out what that is. (Another hint: we all are, always, even when we think we've got it figured out).   Think you turned pro years ago and got this concept & practice in the bag? Not so fast - you'll wanna tune in too so you can cross reference these behaviors of a true professional with your day to day mindset and actions. We can ALL use a tuneup from time to time, in one area or several.   I'll also share whether or not I think I've “turned pro” and what my odyssey has looked like to this point, just to provide more context for you to play with.   Enjoy the episode! ----------------------------- COME THROUGH & CHILL ON FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM Come find me on the social tings and let me know what you think of a certain episode and what you want to hear more of! Can't wait to connect with you!   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/realericahorowitz Instagram @theericalh DREAM INSURANCE I've got a self-taught online course [for only $17 -- a freakin' steal!] that's more like a coming home party for your soul. I'm spilling the tea on my goal setting philosophies, self-love practices, time management tricks that have helped me and my private 1:1 clients accomplish a LOT in a short amount of time with and feel sane around their to-do lists. #PeacefulProductivity Wanna learn more? Click here. https://mydreaminsurance.com/   DREAM CAFFEINE Are you a rising artist or creative entrepreneur doing his or her thing?? Been thinking about hiring someone to help you "turn pro" and manage the areas of your life better so you feel less drained, more successful, and more fulfilled? Sign up for your *complimentary* 30-minute Dream Caffeine session with me where we hop on a call and get you a cup of clarity and calm, stat. Absolutely no strings attached. These calls are all about YOU btw --

What new year vibe traditions have you loved in the past, but aren't really feeling inspiring to you now? If something doesn't excite you, whether it's a color of the year, word of the year, theme of the year, spirit animal of the year (is this a thing?),drop it.  Marie Kondo the heck  out of your traditions and only do what's sparking joy for you now. I still wanna know your favorite colors though. Get at me on Instagram @theericalh and let me know. Gonna post a story about it. :) Have a great week, fam! Please subscribe, rate and review if you haven't already. Means a whole lot to me. xo Erica ----   FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM Come find me on the social tings and let me know what you think of a certain episode and what you want to hear more of! Can't wait to connect with you!   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/realericahorowitz Instagram @theericalh DREAM INSURANCE I've got a self-taught online course [for only $17 -- a freakin' steal!] that's more like a coming home party for your soul. I'm spilling the tea on my goal setting philosophies, self-love practices, time management tricks that have helped me and my private 1:1 clients accomplish a LOT in a short amount of time with and feel sane around their to-do lists. #PeacefulProductivity Wanna learn more? Click here. https://mydreaminsurance.com/   DREAM CAFFEINE Wanna start hammering out some of your big goals for 2020? Sign up for your *complimentary* 30-minute Dream Caffeine session with me where we hop on a call and get you a cup of clarity and calm, stat. Absolutely no strings attached.    Book a spot in my calendar now! Availability is limited.

Today we explore how the reason you're having trouble following through on your goals might actually not be that deep.   Mad love for the week ahead! Erica ----   FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM Come find me on the social tings and let me know what you think of a certain episode and what you want to hear more of! Can't wait to connect with you!   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/realericahorowitz Instagram  DREAM INSURANCE I've got a self-taught online course [for only $17 -- a freakin' steal!] that's more like a coming home party for your soul. I'm spilling the tea on my goal setting philosophies, self-love practices, time management tricks that have helped me and my private 1:1 clients accomplish a LOT in a short amount of time with and feel sane around their to-do lists. #PeacefulProductivity Wanna learn more? Click here. https://mydreaminsurance.com/   DREAM CAFFEINE Wanna start hammering out some of your big goals for 2020? Sign up for your *complimentary* 30-minute Dream Caffeine session with me where we hop on a call and get you a cup of clarity and calm, stat. Absolutely no strings attached.    Book a spot in my calendar now! Availability is limited.

In today's episode we discuss BEING your goals insteada just hackin' away at them. Oh, also I need new panties. *shrugs* ----   FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM Come find me on the social tings and let me know what you think of a certain episode and what you want to hear more of! Can't wait to connect with you!   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/realericahorowitz Instagram  [[Right now I'm doing a Saturday Series on Facebook called New Year, New You (For Real Though) where I go live every Sat in January at 2 p.m. ET to discuss how to make your 2020 dreams a reality, quicker than you think and with a lot less hustle. Tune in!]] DREAM INSURANCE I've got a self-taught online course [for only $17 -- a freakin' steal!] that's more like a coming home party for your soul. I'm spilling the tea on my goal setting philosophies, self-love practices, time management tricks that have helped me and my private 1:1 clients accomplish a LOT in a short amount of time with and feel sane around their to-do lists. #PeacefulProductivity Wanna learn more? Click here. https://mydreaminsurance.com/   DREAM CAFFEINE Wanna start hammering out some of your big goals for 2020? Sign up for your *complimentary* 30-minute Dream Caffeine session with me where we hop on a call and get you a cup of clarity and calm, stat. Absolutely no strings attached.  Book a spot in my calendar now! Availability is limited.

Ohhhh snap!! Happy New Year! In today's episode I'm talkin' about the new podcast name (Hellloo, Uplevel Ave!), why I'm scared to go downstairs and see the doormen, my realizations from my decade in review, and how to knock off some of those new year goals QUICK FAST. -------------------------------- FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM Come find me on the social tings and let me know what you think of a certain episode and what you want to hear more of! Can't wait to connect with you! Facebook Instagram @theericalh   DREAM INSURANCE I've got a self-taught online course [for only $17 -- a freakin' steal!] that's more like a coming home party for your soul. I'm spilling the tea on my goal setting philosophies, self-love practices, time management tricks that have helped me and my private 1:1 clients accomplish a LOT in a short amount of time with and feel sane around their to-do lists. #PeacefulProductivity Wanna learn more? Click here.   DREAM CAFFEINE Wanna start hammering out some of your big goals for 2020? Sign up for your *complimentary* 30-minute Dream Caffeine session with me where we hop on a call and get you a cup of clarity and calm, stat. Absolutely no strings attached.    Book a spot in my calendar now! Availability is limited.  

To share your thoughts on today's episode come hang with me on Instagram @realericah and Facebook.   To learn more about how Dream Insurance can help you step into healthier, happier, MORE FUN entrepreneurial habits, head to mydreaminsurance.com.   Sending so much love your way! E

The title speaks for itself.  I don't mean this in a fear-based way, but protect your heart. Protect your dream. It's just that people aren't always going to "get it," even if they have our best intentions at heart.  And when we're building a dream, we're working on getting our minds right to go after it each day...and it's just not necessary to have someone who doesn't get it put any extra thoughts into our head about why it's not "practical" or what we need to think about or questioning why we're doing it this way or that way, etc. That said, don't keep your dreams TOTALLY to yourself. Having solid people in your corner (coaches, therapists, mentors, AND peers in similar positions as you) is CRUCIAL to your success and happiness.  It's not about not sharing your dreams with anyone. It's about sharing them [at least with any extensive detail] with the appropriate people. xo Erica   PS - Wanna majorr boost of productivity AND self-care to make going for your dreams feel a lot more FUN and a lot less stressful? Head to mydreaminsurance.com to learn how to immerse yourself in this cozy yet expansive experience for just $17!! [limited time only]    PPS-  Comment on today's episode over on Facebook or IG. Let's take this relationship to the next level. :)

Join me tonight at 8 p.m. live on Facebook and Insta where I'll reveal the new podcast name and talk about making swift creative decisions. :) Facebook Instagram: @realericah

The title kind of says it all folks. (Well, I actually wanted to say "shitty mood," but I don't know if any of these podcast platforms are going to block my post for that..?) Anyway, this episode is based off of a Facebook Live video I did a few weeks ago. (Hey, btw are we friends over there yet? If not, come on over!) People seemed to really relate so I recorded it as a podcast episode the next day. Enjoy! (And feel better, if today has been crappy.) Mad love, E   PS - Wanna guarantee your business and creative dreams now so you KNOW you won't be working in corporate forever? Go to mydreaminsurance.com to learn more.

Ooh, this topic has been on my mind for a hot lil minute. I've been noticing online how people give different brands/businesses the "crying laughing" emoji -- and NOT in a nice way. As it always is with people being less than kind, it's about them, NOT us. And the more we put ourselves out there, the more of these kinds of reactions we are opening ourselves up to. (I've been stepping into being more visible online, and I seem to be getting more trolls and haterade thrown my way.) I WANT TO ENCOURAGE YOU ALL TO NOT LET THAT STOP YOU. This is a price we pay to get our message out in front of the world. This is part of the "shit sandwich" (as Liz Gilbert talks about) of doing business. Are you going to let salty, dissatisfied people stop you from doing work you love in the world? I fucking hope not! Today's episode is about AIMING to get these types of reactions, bc when we do, we'll know that we're REALLY putting ourselves and the message that wants to come through us out there. Much love, and enjoy the episode! Feel free to share any thoughts and comments over on Facebook or Instagram. xo | Erica ___ I appreciate you all for listening! And hey, hey to all new listeners! Please subscribe, rate, & review. It takes less than a minute and GENUINELY helps a fellow business owner (me).  ___ Have you heard? Dream Insurance is almost here. What's Dream Insurance you ask?  It's a new online course for new, up-and-coming artrepreneurs (that's artist entrepreneurs) like you! It gives you the productivity tips and mindset strategies I've used to grow my business over the last few years and that have helped me stay on my game, even when it's CRICKETS in the biz.  I'm initially offering it at a sick, no-brainer price..basically makin' you an awfa you CAN'T refuse. (Well, you'd be cray to anyway.) #COMINGSOON    

This realization has been BIG for me this year: As ambitious people, we're always going to want more. And if we're never really going to feel like we've "made it"...what if we just crowned ourselves as having made it NOW?! I mean, we're in the game. Even if we're just starting out beginning our business, we're waking up each day and putting the work in. Putting the soul in. A LOT...MEANING MOST PEOPLE..don't do that. We're hanging out with other people who are building their dreams, upleveling our minds, making our lives what we want them to be from the little things to the big things.  That, to me, is making it. Especially when there's always going to be some new level to "make it" to. Just some food for thought. -- Anyway, Dream Insurance, my new online course about that very topic ^^ (plus time and mindset mastery) is launching so soon. Like, this week soon. I think. Yes. Maybe. Definitely. I'll let ya know. Hahaha.  Super close though, for real. Can't wait to share with you! -- Also, sign up for your free 30-minute Dream Caffeine session with me where we hammer out some of your big goals and next steps prior to end-of-year holiday madness. :) Book a spot in my calendar! Until next time.  All the love, Erica

Building a dream takes time. It takes consistency.   How do you do that when you've got a lot going on?   You simply make time. No if ands or buts about it.   Listen to this episode for some time-manifesting strategies. :) This is the book I mention by the lovely Marie Forleo (Everything is Figureoutable). Also, re. her online business school (that's way more fun than actual business school...I would imagine...idk I didn't get an MBA.).. She offers Bschool in the first half of each year, but check out info on it now so you don't miss a chance to sign up! (Again, totally not sponsored - I just did BSchool myself back in '16 and really had a great experience with it.)   To schedule a FREE 30-minute focused clarity session with me (better known as Dream Caffeine) & get MOVING on your end-of-year goals, pick a time in my calendar here --> https://calendly.com/ericalh/dream Until next time! Much love, Erica

Today's episode is mainly for those of us who only have social media because we use it to support our businesses/art....but also admit we're at least semi-addicted like everyone else...and hate that. Bc who wants to be like everyone else? Anyway. Here's a little trick I've been using that often helps me kick the smedia cravings.   Wanna share your thoughts on this episode? Got a social media habit kicker technique you want to let people know about? Come drop me a comment or message on Facebook or Insta @realericah and I might mention it in a future episode! Love hearing from you guys. -- Subscribing, rating, and reviewing are the EASIEST way you can support me and this podcast; so if you can spare 30 seconds in those ways to help a girl amplify her message that will inspire other amazing souls like you, I'd deeply appreciate it!

Soo, I actually recorded this one before I recorded last week's episode (well, in the same night), but wanted to get last week's ode to October out first since it was the top of the month. Genuinely feels uh-maaazing to be back and connecting with you all again. I'm sharing about where I had been before I came out of hiatus last week, the funk I went through, and the relief I always feel every time post-funk that the fire in my belly is still there.  It's there for you, too. I know it. Sending you SO much love to you wherever you are and whatever you're going through. We're in this thing together. For real. Love, Erica   -- Wanna share your thoughts on this episode? Come drop me a comment or message on Facebook or Insta @realericah and I might mention it in a future episode! Love hearing from you guys. -- Subscribing, rating, and reviewing are the EASIEST way you can support me and this podcast; so if you can spare 30 seconds in those ways to help a girl amplify her message that will inspire other amazing souls like you, I'd deeply appreciate it! --

The year may not be over until December 31st, and while some of us like to work just as much during the holiday season, for many of us, October (and perhaps the first half of November) are the last BIG SPLASH we'll make on our goals/desires/projects/etc. this year.   Let that sink in.   We're in October NOW.   If you like the idea of making things happen in your life by the end of this year, what are those things, why do you want them, why now? Also, what lessons have you already learned this year, in these last 9 months, that you can implement and use as fuel and wisdom to help make those goals easier/more fun/more fulfilling/more efficient/etc. to attain? -- To book your *complimentary* breakthrough session with me this coming weekend 10/5 or Sun 10/6, just pick a time in my calendar and let me know there what you're up to and what you want out of this session. (Don't even worry about emailing as I mentioned in the episode. Playing with new technology!) SO excited to hear what you're up to and where you wanna go! :)  -- Wanna share your thoughts on this episode? Come drop me a comment or message on Facebook or Insta @realericah and I might mention it in a future episode! Love hearing from you guys. -- Subscribing, rating, and reviewing are the EASIEST way you can support me and this podcast; so if you can spare 30 seconds in those ways to help a girl amplify her message that will inspire other amazing souls like you, I'd deeply appreciate it! --   Resources mentioned: Krissy Leonard (my empathic yet fiery and fabulous health and wellness coach).  Facebook & Instagram: @xokrissyleonard    

Obsessed with personal development? Wanna be the best person you can be? Trying to "be the change you wish to see in the world"?   Me too.   But sometimes all our personal development work can be used as a crutch, rather than a canon. Listen to today's episode, ESPECIALLY if you've got big, ripe, delicious end of year goals you wanna dig into.   Let me know what you're working on over at Facebook and shoot me a friend request here. I'm also on Instagram [@]realericah. :) Much love! Erica   Psssssttt...1 MORE THING! Wanna get your dreams insured to make'em quit-proof and fail-proof? Pop your email addy into mydreaminsurance.com and I'll give you the scoop in a couple weeks. xx

PMP is BACK!!! (And it's about damn time.) What songs have been inspiring YOU lately? Leave a comment over on Facebook @realericahorowitz or IG @realericah and let me know! Go to mydreaminsurance.com to get more info on how to live your dream life now while you build more success, joy, and freedom. Much love, Erica    

Just another person sharing her story with therapy to normalize and humanize it. :)   I get a little more vulnerable than I intended to here.

“The amateur believes he must first overcome his fear; then he can do his work. The professional knows that fear can never be overcome.”  ― Steven Pressfield, The War of Art Resistance is something EVERY ambitious person deals with...and it never. goes. away. Might as well learn how to work with it now! Please be sure to subscribe, rate, and review City Girls Thriving if it inspires you. To learn more about resistance and how to enjoy the PROCESS of building your dreams and your LIFE, drop your email in at mydreaminsurance.com. Have a great weekend! Erica

Feel like you could be doing more in your business/art right now? Is this a perfectionism thing or is there some truth to the idea that you're not doing enough? And what to do about it?! Let's dive in.   Also, come find me on Facebook over at facebook.com/realericahorowitz or on IG @realericah.   To learn more about my upcoming course, Dream Insurance, to make sure you stay on your path to greatness and, HELLOOO, actually ENJOY it, type in your email at mydreaminsurance.com to get the 411. Your dreams are sick of waiting around.