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My guest on Ep. 23 is Erica Gavel, who is currently on the national wheelchair basketball team and was a member of the Para Pan-Am team which placed atop the podium in 2019. A 3rd knee injury (2011) while playing stand up basketball led her down this new path of wheelchair basketball after multiple trusted individuals presented the possibility of her pursuing the Paralympics. As Erica mentioned in our conversation, the transition wasn’t always smooth, but this was an opportunity she had to see through. At first Erica didn’t fully believe she could make it to the Paralympics, which I’m sure many athletes can connect with. I can’t imagine how daunting of a goal that must have been, where do you even start? In order to get started on this path Erica first had to come to grips with the realization & process of letting go of old goals & setting new ones. And while new is good in many ways, it is filled with twists and turns, especially when you’re learning a new skill. Little did Erica know that this new path would see her traveling the world – finishing up her schooling at University of Alabama where she received a scholarship, followed by world championships, tournaments, and even the Paralympic games. Erica is now preparing for the upcoming Tokyo Paralympics – with hopes of getting Canada on top of the podium once again. From one para athlete to another, I am so excited to see the performance of Erica & her teammates on display on the Paralympic stage. For more information check us out @strideswithgraywolf on Instagram! Intro & Outro music (Epidemic Sound): https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/MHE8JY0LEI --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nate-gray-wolf-riech/support

When producer Erica Mu moved back to her hometown in 2014, she said goodbye to a past life without any idea what exactly her new life should look like. Looking for the most grounded place she could find, she went to the local mall early one morning, turned on her tape recorder, and started talking to everyone she could meet. As Erica made her way through this sprawling landscape of mostly Chinese businesses in one of the most East Asian cities in the country, she peeked in the dreams, annoyances, and love lives of dim sum diners, shop owners, security guards, young children, young parents, weightlifters, all-night partiers, and one very skilled harmonica player. But as she grasped for some universal truth that would tie all the threads of the mall, Erica realized that the unpredictable, unresolved mess of everyday life is exactly what makes it something to treasure. Credits Produced and written by Erica Mu Edited by Liz Mak Co-produced by Rebecca Kanthor and Paulina Hartono Major recording help from Leslie Chang and Alyssa Kapnik Samuel Immense story input from George Lavender Final edits by James Boo and Julia Shu Music by Podington Bear Self Evident theme music by Dorian Love Shoutouts Big thanks to everyone who spoke with Erica during her time at the mall for this story! Support from the California Council for the Humanities, and advisors: Al Letson Catherine Ceniza Choy Wei Li Oliver Wang Leila Day Support from the Association of Independents in Radio, Mentor Martina Castro Support from Third Coast International Audio Festival and Radio Residency Fiscal sponsorship from Visual Communications, developing and supporting the voices of Asian American & Pacific Islander filmmakers and media artists Countless friends and colleagues who have given their time to talk about all our stories

Good Morning, Colorado, and welcome to the Daily Sun-Up. It’s Tuesday December 15th, and we’re feeling lucky to start the day with you. Join us daily for an in-depth look at one of our top stories. Today, we’re discussing how nearly a third of Jeffco Public Schools students qualify for subsidized school meals. Many community members are now worried that they can’t access the meals during the pandemic. Before we begin, let’s take a look at what happened on this day in Colorado history - adapted from Derek R Everett’s book “Colorado Day by Day”: Today, we take you back to December 15th, 1962 when Colorado’s newest winter sports resort opened in Eagle County. The resort boasted the nation’s first gondola. But what the Vail Lodge and Inn lacked on opening day, unfortunately, was snow. Now, our feature story.  Feeding families who are struggling to make ends meet during the pandemic has risen as a top priority for many school districts across Colorado. But a band of community organizations is calling on Jeffco Public Schools to do even more to make sure its students have enough food. Colorado Sun reporter Erica Breunlin is joining today to fill us in on what’s going on. Erica, can you begin by explaining why community organizations and community members are so concerned about students' access to school meals right now? Is the distribution process? What’s the biggest issue here? As Erica mentioned Jeffco Public Schools, which is educating 79,150 students this school year, is taking steps to increase access. A pilot program launches on Monday in which school buses will deliver meals to neighborhoods. The district is one component of a broader community network responsible for making sure families are fed day after day -- a network that relies just as much on other community staples like food banks. But school meal programs have become even more critical this year as churches and other programs that traditionally offer hot meal options to the community are not open because of safety issues. Thanks for listening. Before we go here are a few stories you should know about today: Colorado received its first shipment of the coronavirus vaccine Monday morning, launching a months-long inoculation process that health officials hope will start to have meaningful effects on limiting transmission of the disease in the state by late spring. Records obtained by the Sun show that Jenna Ellis, the attorney from Colorado representing President Donald Trump in his bid to overturn his 2020 election loss, was fired from her job as a Weld County prosecutor in 2013 for making mistakes on cases. Now that the coronavirus vaccine is here, public health agencies must convince people to take it. At least 70% of Coloradans must get the shot to achieve herd immunity, but is a $1 million marketing budget enough to build credibility? For more information on all of these stories, visit our website, www.coloradosun.com. Now, a quick message from our editor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The gang splits up to explore the circus, testing their mental and physical strength against the trails before them. As Erica helps Pastor Gabe make use of his exorcism skills against some demonic creatures, Theo and Patrick find out for whom the bell tolls. Meanwhile, Danny and José find the source of a suspicious supply of complementary blood... You can follow us on:Twitter - @someinitiativeInstagram - @show.someinitiativeOr check our linktr.ee  Background Audio courtesy of Tabletop Audio attabletopaudio.com

Erica M. Elliott, M.D., Shares Her Incredible Journey ‘Medicine and Miracles in the High Desert’Medicine and Miracles in the High Desert: My Life Among the Navajo People is a “food-for-the-soul” story about a young Anglo woman whose life is forever changed after she bravely takes a dive into an unfamiliar world and discovers deep, earth-centered wisdom and mystical knowledge.SANTA FE, N.M. — Author, Adventurer, Speaker, Dr. Erica Elliott, M.D. has released a first book that recounts the early years of her extraordinary life living among the Navajo people. As a young woman in the early 1970s, Erica arrives at a Navajo boarding school to teach, and then becomes a student herself of a mystical, earth-centered wisdom that has been lost to most in today’s modern world. As Erica reaches across a wide cultural divide to learn the Navajo language, the people begin to trust her and invite her into their homes, their ceremonies, and into their hearts.Years later, Erica returns to serve the Navajo people as a medical doctor in an underserved clinic, performing emergency procedures and delivering babies. When a medicine man offers to thank her with a ceremony, more miracles unfold. This true story of personal risk and high adventure paints a rare, contemporary picture of Navajo life that at once elicits inspiration, deep sadness and respect for the Native American people.In Medicine and Miracles in the High Desert, Dr. Elliott not only reveals to the reader a world that is foreign to many, but also brings to light the continued prejudice experienced by Native Americans. “This book is about bridging the cultural divide through efforts to understand and see the world through the eyes of other people — the people who were here first,” she explains. —Larry Dossey, MD, author of One Mind: How Our Individual Mind Is Part of a Greater Consciousness and Why It Matters—Rev. Joan Jiko Halifax, Abbot of Upaya Zen Center and author of Standing at the EdgeABOUT THE AUTHORA true adventurer, Dr. Elliott is a former rock climber and mountaineer. She led an all-woman’s expedition to the top of Denali in Alaska, the highest peak in North America, where nearly half of all attempts fail. She also was the first American woman to reach the summit of Aconcagua in Argentina, the highest mountain in the western hemisphere at 23,000 ft. She has lived and worked around the world, serving as a teacher for Native children on the Navajo Reservation in Arizona and for Quechua-speaking indigenous people in the mountains of Ecuador. She has taught rock climbing and mountaineering for Outward Bound. In 1993, Erica helped found The Commons, a co-housing community in Santa Fe from which she runs a busy private medical practice. Known as the “Health Detective,” she treats mysterious and difficult-to-diagnose illnesses. Erica is also a captivating public speaker and has given workshops at various venues, including the Esalen and Omega Institutes. She blogs about medical insights and stories from her life at www.musingsmemoirandmedicine.comMedicine and Miracles in the High Desert: My Life Among the Navajo People Available at Balboa Press Online Bookstore and Amazon For more information, listen to interviews, and/or check for upcoming appearances please visit www.medicineandmiraclesinthehighdesert.comLearn more about Deborah here:  www.lovebyintuition.com

Erica M. Elliott, M.D., releases ‘Medicine and Miracles in the High Desert’Medicine and Miracles in the High Desert: My Life Among the Navajo People is a “food-for-the-soul” story about a young Anglo woman whose life is forever changed after she bravely takes a dive into an unfamiliar world and discovers deep, earth-centered wisdom and mystical knowledgeSANTA FE, N.M. — Author, Adventurer, Speaker, Dr. Erica Elliott, M.D. has released a first book that recounts the early years of her extraordinary life living among the Navajo people. As a young woman in the early 1970s, Erica arrives at a Navajo boarding school to teach, and then becomes a student herself of a mystical, earth-centered wisdom that has been lost to most in today’s modern world. As Erica reaches across a wide cultural divide to learn the Navajo language, the people begin to trust her and invite her into their homes, their ceremonies, and into their hearts.Years later, Erica returns to serve the Navajo people as a medical doctor in an underserved clinic, performing emergency procedures and delivering babies. When a medicine man offers to thank her with a ceremony, more miracles unfold. This true story of personal risk and high adventure paints a rare, contemporary picture of Navajo life that at once elicits inspiration, deep sadness and respect for the Native American people.In Medicine and Miracles in the High Desert, Dr. Elliott not only reveals to the reader a world that is foreign to many, but also brings to light the continued prejudice experienced by Native Americans. “This book is about bridging the cultural divide through efforts to understand and see the world through the eyes of other people — the people who were here first,” she explains.~ Larry Dossey, MD, author of One Mind: How Our Individual Mind Is Part of a Greater Consciousness and Why It Matters—Rev. Joan Jiko Halifax, Abbot of Upaya Zen Center and author of Standing at the EdgeABOUT THE AUTHORA true adventurer, Dr. Elliott is a former rock climber and mountaineer. She led an all-woman’s expedition to the top of Denali in Alaska, the highest peak in North America, where nearly half of all attempts fail. She also was the first American woman to reach the summit of Aconcagua in Argentina, the highest mountain in the western hemisphere at 23,000 ft. She has lived and worked around the world, serving as a teacher for Native children on the Navajo Reservation in Arizona and for Quechua-speaking indigenous people in the mountains of Ecuador. She has taught rock climbing and mountaineering for Outward Bound. In 1993, Erica helped found The Commons, a co-housing community in Santa Fe from which she runs a busy private medical practice. Known as the “Health Detective,” she treats mysterious and difficult-to-diagnose illnesses. Erica is also a captivating public speaker and has given workshops at various venues, including the Esalen and Omega Institutes. She blogs about medical insights and stories from her life at www.musingsmemoirandmedicine.comMedicine and Miracles in the High Desert: My Life Among the Navajo People Available at Balboa Press Online Bookstore and AmazonFor more information, listen to interviews, and/or check for upcoming appearances please visit www.medicineandmiraclesinthehighdesert.com​Learn more about Dr. Bernie here:  http://berniesiegelmd.com/

What up, dogs. As Erica so delicately put, "we're cutting up a girl this week." That's right, folks, we watched The Autopsy of Jane Doe. It gets crazy in this movie so hold on to your knickers. Is that how you use that word? I don't know exactly what knickers are. Whatever, this movie is wild. Come listen to us poorly explain it ¯_(ツ)_/¯

On today’s show I am going to outline five lessons I learned at the She Podcasts LIVE conference that are relevant to freelance business owners. She Podcasts LIVE was an inaugural conference for the She Podcasts community, which started as a Facebook group that now has 14,000 members—all women podcasters. There’s also a She Podcasts podcast hosted by co-creators Elsie Escobar and Jessica Kupferman. While I learned a bunch of podcast strategies and tips at the conference, there were also tips and reminders that can be helpful for all freelance business owners, no matter what service you provide. Lesson #1 is brought to you by Erica Mandy, host of the very successful podcast the NewsWorthy. Erica is an experienced broadcast journalist who quit her job and launched a daily 10-minute news podcast just a few years ago. In her session at She Podcasts, she offered up the The Six Cs of Success. No. 1 is confidence. Erica says you have to have the confidence that you are resourceful and that you can figure out the solutions. She posed the question: What is the traffic jam in your business? We ask this of our clients, but we should also ask it of ourselves: What is the problem you’re trying to solve? This also reminds me of the book I’m reading right now: Marie Forleo’s “Everything Is Figureoutable.” Lesson #2 was also from Erica’s list: consistency. As Erica said: You have to take it seriously when no one is looking. It takes a lot of work to work ON your business, not just IN your business. Are we doing the marketing and networking and analyzing and planning when no one is looking? Lesson #3 comes from Phylecia Jones, creator of iFind You Close, a research company that helps people find speaking gigs. During a period of time when Phylecia was trying to get more people to pay attention to her and her podcast—which was called Ask the Budgetologist—she asked herself every morning: Who needs to know my name today? Think about it: Don’t you want clients and potential clients to immediately think of you when they need a freelancer that provides the services you do? Almost all of my work is from referrals. That means people know my name. My clients think of me when they have work, but they also think to recommend me to others. Lesson #4 is a combo. It’s spend more time with LinkedIn. At the She Podcasts conference, Karen Yankovich, CEO of Uplevel Media, presented a stellar presentation on how to maximize LinkedIn. A few quick tips: Put LinkedIn on your phone and log in and save the password, so you can more quickly respond to LinkedIn outreach. If you spot a green dot on someone’s profile photo that means they are on LinkedIn now, so you should contact them no. Make sure the keywords that pop up on Your Dashboard (on your profile page) are the keywords you want to be known for. Lesson #5: Take care of yourself. I’ve mentioned before how much I love conferences but also that I’m a complete introvert. I have to prepare myself for all that networking and people time. While I loved the overall She Podcasts vibe, a few sessions started out with bold  interaction, including describing our podcasts to a stranger in a superhero voice. I implore all conference speakers and meeting planners: I know you’re looking to make conferences more interactive, but please consider introverts. If you are doing some sort of interactive thing, you need to put that in the session description and you need to say it up front when people walk in the room. Please. As for individuals, You need to take care of yourself in all situations. There’s a balance between opening yourself up to new experiences and taking care of your own needs. This may mean walking out if you are uncomfortable, saying no, skipping sessions to relax alone in your hotel room. In your business, this means structuring your business around what works best for your productivity but also your mental health. It could mean not taking calls after work hours. Not working on weekends. Saying no to a project with glaring red flags. Saying no to volunteer activities because you’re overwhelmed. Notice how a lot of these examples are simply saying no. YOU are the owner and creator of your business. YOU are in charge. You don’t want to put off the vibe that you’re desperate and will do ANYTHING for a client or to accept a project. It needs to be the right fit for YOU. So, take care of yourself.   Biz Bite: Embrace whimsy The Bookshelf: “The Widows of Malabar Hill” by Sujata Massey Resources: Episode #24 of Deliberate Freelancer: Networking Tips, Especially as an Introvert Episode #6 of Deliberate Freelancer: Make the Most of Conferences Episode #25 of Deliberate Freelancer: Finding Your Community, with She Podcasts Co-Founder Jessica Kupferman She Podcasts Erica Mandy’s The NewsWorthy podcast “Everything is Figureoutable” by Marie Forleo  Phylecia Jones’ iFind You Close Ask the Budgetologist podcast Karen Yankovich and Good Girls Get Rich podcast

Episode 080 Erica Ross, She Reflects, a spiral journey for the feminine soul  Erica Ross brings the wisdom of over 40 years work in the creative, healing and spiritual arts. Erica infuses her life experience as a dancer, artist, DJ, facilitator, trainer, sister and mother into the pages of her newly published book, She Reflects: A Spiral Journey for the Feminine Soul, and the accompanying, She Reflects Journal and Colouring Book. As a dancer, artist and facilitator of healing, expressive and sacred experiences, and the co-founder of, The Move Dance Collective—Toronto's largest ecstatic dance community—Erica has dedicated herself to the "liberation and healing of the feminine soul." Her work in this includes, Dance Our Way Home, and Radical Radiance, 2 healing processes that facilitate the discovery and re-discovery of women's own unique gifts, power, and voices. As Erica says, she has followed her wild heart and creative impulses around the globe since the early 1970's, making homes in Canada, the USA, Indonesia and Wales. She shares that dance, creativity and unveiling the power of the Divine Mirror has been her life's work and her calling. Erica shared the powerful story of the goddesses Amaterasu and Uzume, and this episode might be worth listening to just to hear that, but she goes on to share the power of being clear mirrors for each other, and how that work is part of the gift of being in true community. Erica shares the potential for ecstatic dance to bring us home to our bodies' wisdom, in particular our womb wisdom and the power of tuning into our own beat. She says, "We're awakening, stirring, rising... connecting and dancing. We're exploring coming home to ourselves and claiming our right to re-order the world... and our dear Gaia needs us to do just that for the well-being of all." Visit Erica's website https://ericaross.com  Visit Awakened Woman self care website: https://awakenedwomanselfcare.com  Called to Donate https://awakenedwomanselfcare.com/podcasts/donate-to-the-podcast/ 

If you’re a Bachelor fan, you’re already familiar with the lovely Erica Rose! We became really good friends on Bachelor Pad, and she was even at our wedding on Married at First Sight. Erica became a single mom shortly after having her daughter, and is now very happily remarried. We think her tips on finding love as a single mom will be really powerful for all the single moms listening to this podcast. As you’ll learn today, Erica met a lawyer at work, and they quickly decided together to have a child that they would co-parent. They got pregnant on the first try, and actually ended up getting engaged. As Erica reveals, though, this was out of obligation more than being in love; their personalities were too different to be compatible as a couple. When her daughter was just six weeks old, Erica and her ex separated, and she moved from California back home to Texas for more family support. She and her ex tried to keep things open and have a happy family, but it was very painful for both of them. It took a while before Erica was ready to look for love again, because she needed time to get back to being herself again. One of the most impactful parts of this episode is Erica’s insight and tips for single moms. She talks about how important it is not to date until you’re ready. Other tips include having a good support system around you, and making sure you’re looking and feeling confident before you start dating. If you’re a single parent (or know one), don’t miss this episode that will give you insight, inspiration, and an intimate look into what it’s like to date after having kids. Today’s Guests:Erica Rose on InstagramErica Rose on TwitterErica Rose Sanders on FacebookCharles Sanders on Instagram Charles K. Sanders on Facebook In This Episode:[00:37] - Doug and Jamie welcome listeners to today’s episode of the podcast and introduce the guest, Erica Rose.[03:36] - We learn more about Jamie’s upbringing with a single mom and several siblings, as well as her quest to find her father.[06:48] - Jamie shares a question that she wonders: if her mom had had support and the right resources, would her life had turned out differently?[10:21] - Jamie takes a moment to introduce Erica Rose and her husband, Chuck.[11:29] - Erica explains how she and Jamie met and how their friendship developed.[13:13] - We learn that Erica had no success on Tinder, but reconnected with Chuck on Bumble. Jamie shares one of her own Tinder stories.[17:37] - Erica shares the story of how she and her ex met and decided to have a child together.[22:57] - What was it like for Erica to be a single mom?[25:42] - Erica talks about the point when she was ready to date again, and we hear more about how she and Chuck met.[28:46] - We hear about how much importance Erica’s dad put on her spouse being Jewish, and how that played out.[32:41] - Erica takes a moment to express her appreciation for how open Doug and Jamie are.[33:08] - What does Chuck do?[37:54] - We learn about how little Chuck knows about the Bachelor... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

By now you probably know that Jamie is pregnant again! We’re so excited, and want to bring you along on our journey. That’s why today’s episode includes the audio from the exact moment that Doug learned about the pregnancy. We had just gotten back from Disney, and he was feeding Henley. As you’ll hear, his reaction wasn’t as excited as it could have been (and neither was Henley’s), but you get to share in the genuine, real reaction rather than a staged moment. Today’s amazing guests are the fantastic Erica Eckman from Everything Erica and her husband Dan, a real estate guru. She and I met on social media when she reached out on Instagram, and she’s honestly one of my best friends now. She and her husband are intelligent, down-to-earth, and just lovely people. If you’ve ever wondered about how Erica and Jamie met, this is the episode for you! You’ll learn that Erica took a chance and reached out, the two featured each other, and the friendship blossomed organically from there. As Erica points out, you never know what might happen if you just say “hi”! Erica is a fairly new mom, and the four of us will talk about the experiences of birth and parenthood. Of course having children is an amazing blessing, but there are definitely parts of the pregnancy, birth, and parenthood process that’s a struggle. There’s no shame in asking for help or not being able to do it all yourself. We’ll dig into all sorts of things, including how Erica’s birth process went, whether men look at women’s vaginas differently after watching them give birth, how long the recovery process takes, how much it hurts after birth (including a story involving peeing on a nurse), the issues that can be involved in breastfeeding, and much more. Today’s Guests: Erica Eckman on LinkedIn @everythingerica on Instagram @dansdadlife on Instagram Everything Erica In This Episode: [01:43] - Jamie and Doug chat about the podcast, and introduce today’s topic: Jamie’s pregnancy announcement to Doug! [05:32] - We hear the audio from when Jamie announced her pregnancy to Doug right after getting back from Disney. [10:08] - The reaction wasn’t as enthusiastic as it could have been, but at least it was genuine! [13:57] - Erica Eckman from Everything Erica and her husband Dan are today’s amazing guests. [16:57] - Jamie explains who Dan and Erica are for people who aren’t yet familiar with them. [18:10] - Erica shares the story of how she and Jamie initially met. [21:14] - Doug brings up the point of people surrounding themselves with people who they admire or look up to. [23:31] - Did Erica deliver her daughter vaginally or through a C-section? [28:35] - Since Jamie works in labor and delivery, she was interested in her birth process and even checked her own dilation. [29:38] - How painful is it after having a baby?! Erica shares a post-birth bathroom story about the pain of even peeing. [31:50] - Erica and Jamie chat about breastfeeding and Erica’s struggles with it. [36:02] - Is the common sense of shame over not breastfeeding self-imposed shame, or is it from external sources? [40:45] - Doug wonders whether there’s a good way to ask new mothers whether they’re okay or might be grappling with depression. [44:21] - Does Dan remember the first... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As Erica prepared for her first birth, she spent a lot of time releasing fears to God and renewing her mind with His truth. She spent time preparing physically, mentally, and spiritually for the birth. And all her preparation paid off with a beautiful birth center birth filled with God’s presence and faithfulness. I love how God met her in so many personal and beautiful ways throughout the pregnancy, birth, and postpartum time. And I pray her testimonies encourage you as you pray for your own testimonies and desires for your birth journey! You can connect with Erica at Erica.ladden@gmail.com and here are the resources we talked about on the show: Kingdom Birth Class: The class that Erica and her husband took to prepare naturally and spiritually for their birth and to be empowered with tools to help them renew their minds to view birth as God views it. This class comes with the Birth Declarations & Scriptures that Erica used to renew her mind. Holy Spirit Relaxation Album: A whole album filled with birth declarations, Scriptures, exercises, and encounters to help you renew your mind and prepare for a beautiful birth with God. This album is also included in the Kingdom Birth Class. Supernatural Childbirth Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth Doula – Erica recommends finding a doula and you can find a list of Kingdom-minded doulas at this link! (And if you know a doula I should add to this list, let me know!) Erica Ziel’s Knocked-Up Fitness Bless you on your own beautiful birth journey! Kierra :)

Erica Mason and Wande Interview at KE 2018 SXSW in Austin, TX!Exclusive interview with your hosts Dre Coop!!! and Shemaiah Reedhttps://www.instagram.com/yungovaseer/https://www.instagram.com/shemaiahreed/Erica Mason BioErica Mason is often described in 2 words: PRETTY N RADICAL. It simply means: “To love who God made you and how God made you. It means to be Pretty from Within.” This movement became the title of her EP “Pretty N Radical" which debuted at No. 35 on the iTunes charts. Erica learned that true beauty begins with accepting and embracing your authentic self. This movement has opened the door for Erica to connect with other musical influencers as she opened for international recording artists Tink and Dee-1, while working with Grammy award winning producers Spec, J.R., and Khao. Erica was recently selected as a Rapzilla Freshman 15' in 2017 and is highly anticipated as a rising artist. Erica’s Pretty N Radical movement is a passion that opened many opportunities for her to host and speak at international conferences and conventions focused on empowerment for girls and young women. As Erica continues to make international impact, her only hope is that women will truly learn to love themselves and see that “Pretty is from within” http://www.ericamasonmusic.com/https://twitter.com/EricaMasonMusichttp://www.facebook.com/ericamasonmusichttp://instagram.com/ericamasonmusichttp://youtube.com/masonerica11Wande BioWande is an up and coming Artist and journalist in the Austin music scene.With shows ranging from festivals like SXSW, to university events, and conferences, Wande is dynamic artist that has caught the attention of many and continues to stay on the radar. Wande is a fun influencer with the power to inspire. At age 21 she is youthful, and on the road to becoming a seasoned artist. Based out of Austin, Texas she is a southern lady with a diverse flow. Through her music she aims to inspire others to discover their purpose, explore faith, and reflect on life. https://twitter.com/OMGitsWandehttp://instagram.com/omgitswandehttp://omgitswande.com/Hear this podcast on Googleplay, TuneinRadio, iTunes, Spreaker, Youtube, and iHeartradioPodcast weekly broadcast location:Rockafellas Barber Shop (Owner: Rico Rodriguez)1733 Babcock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229Sponsors:I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by River City Donuts San Ant1723 Babock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by Bay Bay McClinton of All Sports Speed and Conditioninghttp://www.allsportsfitness.net/All Sports Speed and Conditioning is the top sports performance training gyms in San Antonio, and has produce many collegiate and professional athletes since opening. All Sports was founded in 1997 by Bremond “Bay Bay” McClinton. All Sports is based out of the beautiful city of San Antonio, TX. Having accomplished his own career in professional sports; starting a company like All Sports was a natural transition for him. Bay Bay is a native of San Antonio, TX. His 100 meter dash in High School at Roosevelt High in San Antonio was not broken until recently. In college Bay Bay played opposite the great future hall of famer, Darrell Green. He went on to sign a professional career with the Houston Oilers, Dallas Cowboys and played 7 years in the European Leagues before returning to his home town to finish his career “San Antonio Texans”. In 2006, his company, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the East vs West Shriners’s college senior bowl. In 2008-09, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the Division II college Senior Cactus Bowl All Star game in Kingsville. Today All Sports Speed and Conditioning continues to train athletes to elevate their athletic performance to the next level in all sports.I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by D.W. Brooks Funeral Home2950 E. Houston St.San Antonio, TX 78202Email: info@dwbrooksfh.comPhone: 210-223-2045Website: dwbrooksfuneralhome.comI Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by Overflowcafe.com Does your website need more traffic? Well visit Overflowcafe.com today! They make websites popular and over 41,000 people use their service to gain more customers. They are winning at business. What about you? Visit Overflowcafe.com Shemaiah is a proud supporter of beyondbeanie.comFor every item purchased we help a child in need. Rock a beyond beanie. Change a life.Use Shemaiah's code for a 25% discount = REED25

Erica Mason and Wande Interview at KE 2018 SXSW in Austin, TX!Exclusive interview with your hosts Dre Coop!!! and Shemaiah Reedhttps://www.instagram.com/yungovaseer/https://www.instagram.com/shemaiahreed/Erica Mason BioErica Mason is often described in 2 words: PRETTY N RADICAL. It simply means: “To love who God made you and how God made you. It means to be Pretty from Within.” This movement became the title of her EP “Pretty N Radical" which debuted at No. 35 on the iTunes charts. Erica learned that true beauty begins with accepting and embracing your authentic self. This movement has opened the door for Erica to connect with other musical influencers as she opened for international recording artists Tink and Dee-1, while working with Grammy award winning producers Spec, J.R., and Khao. Erica was recently selected as a Rapzilla Freshman 15' in 2017 and is highly anticipated as a rising artist. Erica’s Pretty N Radical movement is a passion that opened many opportunities for her to host and speak at international conferences and conventions focused on empowerment for girls and young women. As Erica continues to make international impact, her only hope is that women will truly learn to love themselves and see that “Pretty is from within” http://www.ericamasonmusic.com/https://twitter.com/EricaMasonMusichttp://www.facebook.com/ericamasonmusichttp://instagram.com/ericamasonmusichttp://youtube.com/masonerica11Wande BioWande is an up and coming Artist and journalist in the Austin music scene.With shows ranging from festivals like SXSW, to university events, and conferences, Wande is dynamic artist that has caught the attention of many and continues to stay on the radar. Wande is a fun influencer with the power to inspire. At age 21 she is youthful, and on the road to becoming a seasoned artist. Based out of Austin, Texas she is a southern lady with a diverse flow. Through her music she aims to inspire others to discover their purpose, explore faith, and reflect on life. https://twitter.com/OMGitsWandehttp://instagram.com/omgitswandehttp://omgitswande.com/Hear this podcast on Googleplay, TuneinRadio, iTunes, Spreaker, Youtube, and iHeartradioPodcast weekly broadcast location:Rockafellas Barber Shop (Owner: Rico Rodriguez)1733 Babcock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229Sponsors:I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by River City Donuts San Ant1723 Babock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by Bay Bay McClinton of All Sports Speed and Conditioninghttp://www.allsportsfitness.net/All Sports Speed and Conditioning is the top sports performance training gyms in San Antonio, and has produce many collegiate and professional athletes since opening. All Sports was founded in 1997 by Bremond “Bay Bay” McClinton. All Sports is based out of the beautiful city of San Antonio, TX. Having accomplished his own career in professional sports; starting a company like All Sports was a natural transition for him. Bay Bay is a native of San Antonio, TX. His 100 meter dash in High School at Roosevelt High in San Antonio was not broken until recently. In college Bay Bay played opposite the great future hall of famer, Darrell Green. He went on to sign a professional career with the Houston Oilers, Dallas Cowboys and played 7 years in the European Leagues before returning to his home town to finish his career “San Antonio Texans”. In 2006, his company, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the East vs West Shriners’s college senior bowl. In 2008-09, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the Division II college Senior Cactus Bowl All Star game in Kingsville. Today All Sports Speed and Conditioning continues to train athletes to elevate their athletic performance to the next level in all sports.I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by D.W. Brooks Funeral Home2950 E. Houston St.San Antonio, TX 78202Email: info@dwbrooksfh.comPhone: 210-223-2045Website: dwbrooksfuneralhome.comI Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by Overflowcafe.com Does your website need more traffic? Well visit Overflowcafe.com today! They make websites popular and over 41,000 people use their service to gain more customers. They are winning at business. What about you? Visit Overflowcafe.com Shemaiah is a proud supporter of beyondbeanie.comFor every item purchased we help a child in need. Rock a beyond beanie. Change a life.Use Shemaiah's code for a 25% discount = REED25

As Erica navigates her personal and professional journey, she asks God daily for one thing: "Lord, please use me as a tool to build your kingdom, leading me to the people, communities, and businesses that I can serve in your name." Erica's winding road to professional "success" is evidence that God can use you in the most unexpected and amazing ways, when you just say "yes" to every assignment he presents.  Erica spent the first 10 years of her career in the financial industry, including investments, commercial banking, and loan underwriting. In 2007, God transitioned her into the public sector, where she led the Ex-Offender Reentry Division for the City of Dallas, for nearly 5 years. In 2013, she blended her private sector and public sector experience, as the Business Retention & Expansion Manager, for the Cedar Hill Economic Development Corporation. There she supported the needs of Cedar Hill businesses, ranging from importing and exporting, commercial real estate, workforce, organizational structure, to accessing capital, and startup strategies. During this time, Erica found a true calling for building collaborations amongst non-profits, corporations, educators, community leaders, and government entities. Erica loves exploring new cultures, and has been called upon by the World Affairs Council to host international delegates from nearly 10 different countries. Erica recently stepped out on faith and began her own consulting firm, Expansion Solutions Consulting Services, to broaden her impact in the areas of workforce development, leadership development training, and economic development. Erica also owns another company, that Conscious Couture Luxury Resale Events was birthed out of the Molett family's own tumultuous journey through the recession and a televised financial bootcamp, a small yard sale idea, and a few angels on earth. Conscious Couture combines fashion and philanthropy, to support the fight against human trafficking, showcase emerging designers, and create global girl power. Attendees shop the personal closets of celebrities and local style influencers, sample sales from designer runway collections, and rare finds from couture consignment boutiques. Most importantly, they leave inspired by the empowering Style Boss panels, with women who have succeeded in areas like fashion, philanthropy, sports, business, and journalism.  You won't want to miss hearing Erica's story!

As Erica and Steve continue exploring Bible stories that make us scratch our heads, we explore the lesser-known, but vitally important, second half of the story of Jonah, that ends with an object lesson featuring a bean plant that grows up over night, a divinely-appointed worm, and God's surprising love for the ones labeled "the enemy."  We'll see that the God we meet, not just in Jonah's story, but throughout the Scriptures, has a way of deliberately seeking out those seen as beyond the reach of grace, whether it's Israel's arch-enemy, the people of Nineveh, or those we place on the other side of the line between "us" and "them" in our day, too.  Give it a listen, and join the conversation!

As Erica likes to say: if at first you don’t succeed, try a new career. This year alone, she has worked in commercial fishing, hospitality, seamstressing, and as of a couple days ago, she was stuck off the Oregon coast in an enormous storm as she tried to track down nesting sites of Marbled Murrelets. It is always nice to be back on land where the dancing is easier and the next vocation awaits.