Podcast appearances and mentions of erica marie wigley

You’re tuning into The Monster Theory Podcast, Episode #3.Today’s guest is a woman who is not only one of my BFFs, but quite frankly, whom I often turn to for encouragement and inspiration because she is a fierce wisdom teacher, life coach, entrepreneur, mother and friend!! She has been there for me during some of my darkest moments and monsters… giving me hope!When I tell you she is just as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside, know that she walks the talk. Anything that she imparts… she practices. She is a wealth of knowledge, positivity, inspiration and just a good ole’ soul.She wears so many hats—all of them she fills with grace—a nurse, an entrepreneur and founder of Plush Skin where are products have been sold in major establishments like Whole Foods and the mastermind behind the pioneering Rise 360—a life coaching business teaching people how to turn their pain into power and purpose !!Need I say more? I’m so excited to share my BFF, Erica Marie Wigley, with you today! You don’t want to miss this one!!

Coming to terms with your identity can be a struggle in and of itself, but when you add the perceived and real reactions of the people around you, it can seem nearly impossible. Brandon Meneses is a bright, caring, and spiritual young man who is full of life, energy, and focuses on being intentional and manifesting the life he wants to live. But he wasn’t always this way. Brandon struggled with his identity since he was in kindergarten. Realizing that he liked boys confused him and he was unsure how to approach his new sexuality. This led him down a path of depression because he wasn’t living his fullest truth but couldn’t see how to embrace his identity. His depression took a suicidal turn and in his darkest moment contemplated taking his own life while holding a knife to his wrists. This was a turning point for him and he slowly started coming out to his family and friends. Today, Brandon lives an open, happy, and healthy life as a real estate agent in South Florida. On this episode, we’re talking about why it’s important to live your fullest truth and how you can embrace coming out. Our goal is to help support and shower you with love. To show you that it’s okay to own your sexuality. We’re also exploring how we, as allies, friends, and family, can support someone coming out. Brandon also talks about when, why, and how you can start to come out to your loved ones and what to do if someone isn’t accepting of your sexuality. Have you ever struggled with your sexuality or identity? Do you know how to help someone through difficult times? How do you talk to your children about sexual identity? Leave me a comment on the episode page! In This Episode: What happens when you come out What it’s like to realize the difference between liking hanging out with the guys and liking the boys How being in the closet can affect your mental health and lead to depression How you can help people through a coming out or transition Why it’s important to have open, encouraging conversations with your children How to create safe spaces for the LGBTQ+ community and those coming out How representation can help young people learning about their identities can ease the process of coming out Quotes: “Strength and really knowing that you’re enough is so powerful.” (16:12) “I hope that when people hear this podcast they go, “Wow, someone else understands me!” And I think that’s the first step: for people to know that they’re not alone.” (21:13) “Looking back at it, I would tell my mom to just let that little kid be the Queen that he thinks he is.” (28:38) “Once I came out, I could put all of my energy into being the best me I could be.” (39:37) Links Follow Brandon Meneses on Facebook | Instagram Find The J Alexander Group Online | Facebook   If you liked this episode, you should probably check out these past episodes: 012: How to Confront Sexual Trauma & The Road to Recovery with Alison Forsyth 010: Finding Your True Light in Darkness with Erica Marie Wigley 002: What it Looks Like to Keep Fighting When Times Get Tough with Sifu Alex Richter   Come hang out with an amazing group of badass women in a private, supportive community, Bad-Ass Women Owning Sexy Check out the full show notes for this episode! Keep up with me and everything Trauma To Triumph Follow me on Instagram | Facebook  

Breaking through the stigma of sexual trauma and getting on the road to recovery is not an easy feat. You’ll likely be faced with many blocks along the way: feeling shame that it happened, being afraid to speak out, and, unfortunately, people not believing your story. My friend and guest, Alison Forsyth, has experienced past sexual trauma and assault. She’s done the hard work and now sits and connects with others going through their own journey. Alison was first sexually assaulted when she was 15, then again at 17, before she was raped at 18 while traveling through Argentina. Alison didn’t come to accept these traumas until someone pointed out to her how wrong these situations actually were. She’s learned to live above her traumas and uses them to help connect with other people stuck in the cycle of sexual exploitation. She’s currently working as an outreach support worker with Scarlet Road, a non-profit organization that offers hope to those who have been sexually exploited. We talk about how someone even starts working with people who have been sexually exploited and why you need to have endurance and patience in this role. We also look at how important it is to give someone space to work through their trauma. It’s about having the courage to ask those hard questions and meet people where they are while avoiding the desire to simply just comfort or find an answer for them. Do you know anyone who has been sexually exploited? Do you know how to balance being supportive and giving space? How do you speak to your children about consent and feelings of appeasement? Let us know in the comments on the episode page! In This Episode: Why you need endurance and certain life experiences to even want to work in sexual exploitation outreach Where the system is failing in sexual education and how it can be challenged Why it’s important to name your sexual assault How to teach our children about consent and feelings of appease Why it’s important to give space to let someone work through issues on their own and come to their own realizations and conclusions Why women hold onto sexual assault for an unnecessarily long amount of time   Quotes: “The power is in having people who have experienced sexual exploitation and that are comfortable sharing their story create spaces for those with similar stories to feel comfortable coming forward.” (18:55) “As parents, are we having these conversations with our kids, are we having them enough, and are we being really transparent?” (38:53) “It starts on a really small level of learning to respect someone’s boundaries and how to communicate about that and, on the flip side of that, if you’re the one saying no or establishing the boundaries. It’s also teaching your kids that one, it’s okay to say no and two, not to apologize for saying no.” (43:20) Links Find Scarlet Road Online Alison Forsyth Blog | Website Follow Alison Forsyth on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram   If you liked this episode, you should probably check out these past episodes: 010: Finding Your True Light in Darkness with Erica Marie Wigley 006: How to Handle Confrontation with Courage and Grace with Lora Clothier 004: Learning to Love & Trust After an Abusive Relationship with Melinda Hopper   Come hang out with an amazing group of badass women in a private, supportive community, Bad-Ass Women Owning Sexy Check out the full show notes for this episode! Keep up with me and everything Trauma To Triumph Follow me on Instagram | Facebook

“I come as one, but I stand with 10,000.” This famous quote from Maya Angelou is the sentiment that Erica Marie Wigley has structured her entire life and businesses around. We’re talking in this show about how she has gone from being unhappy and struggling with the life she had to discovering what her right path is and turning that into reality. I actually met Erica when we were attending a Tony Robbins’ event that changed our lives and encouraged us to push past our fear and do it anyways. Erica is a life coach, mother of two gorgeous boys, developed and runs her own skincare range that was stocked in Whole Foods all over the country, and a strong woman who has faced a lot of hardship in her life. She carries her family with her in every conscious decision she makes. Are you okay with the life that you’re living? Are you at peace with the career path you’ve chosen? Are you still happy with the love that you have? Let us know in the comments section on the episode page! In This Episode: Why we choose to go on journeys in our lives without knowing what the finish line will bring How to set yourself on the road you want your life to be on, whether it’s in line with what society wants or not What it’s like to live every day in pain and how to find an opening out of this life How to use the Law of Attraction to change your life How to know what direction you need to go in How to take your vision and turn it into a reality   Quotes: “It was this constant play between who I was becoming and who I was at that moment.”  5.30 “Every experience is a learning experience based on how we look at it.” 15.15 “I finally let go because I was tired of being tired.” 25.35 “I can’t be a source of light and inspiration if I’m still going through my own pain.” 26.30 “It’s letting go of who you thought you were and embracing who you really are.” 28.35 Links Follow Erica Marie Wigley on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Find Plush Skin Online | Facebook   If you liked this episode, you should probably check out these past episodes: 004: Sharif Joynson 005: Kyree Oliver 006: Joel Cruzada 008: Alexandra Wright   Come hang out with an amazing group of badass women in a private, supportive community, Bad-Ass Women Owning Sexy Check out the full show notes for this episode! Keep up with me and everything Trauma To Triumph Follow me on Instagram | Facebook

Erica comes back to us by popular demand! She shares a deeper understanding and experience as a coach and Success Whisperer. Erica talks about how to find your hidden self, and how to bring yourself to brilliance.   Coming back from Her personal set backs, she discovered her true self.  She wants you to know that there is beauty in bruises(set backs) there is an awakening to Becoming who we are. Step into your Purpose, Presence and Power!  It's all in the mindset! Here are her key ideas on becoming the person you want to be: Do the Work to find yourself Be kind during yourself discovery Allow yourself to get in touch with a deeper place in you Listen to the whisperer from within and act on it                

In this episode, Denise shares with Erica Marie Wigley, about it means to transform women's success as a Success Whisperer.  She used her life experiences to shape who she is today, by removing her own self limiting beliefs and moving away from perceptions that silenced her voice. The result was she awaken the Power of her unique DNA, "Her own Story". It is clear that Erica Marie Wigley is a visionary and trailblazer, as a life coach to Women. Her journey has taken her from a devastating divorce and custody battle to becoming founder of Rise 360 Coaching - Professional Development company. At the core of her life’s journey, she has accepted the call to serve humanity and uplift the lives of those she meets through her inspiration, motivation, and transformation of lives. Denise and Erica discuss: 4 Key Pillars of Success - the 360 Perspective. What is a Success Whisperer and how Erica's technique will help you. How to Be Authentic and speak your truth in every area of life. How to own your Voice of impact. How to constantly re-evaluate who you are and innovate your presence. How to Win BIG again and again while enjoying your life's purpose. and more… Connect with Erica on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/RISE-360-Coaching-with-Erica-Marie-Wigley-2137568143138637/ On Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/plush_skin/