Erica and India discuss their intentions for the shows Pause on the Play® and Flaunt Your Fire®.  After nearly 300... more

Diet culture is everywhere.What we consider healthy. What we consider unhealthy. The foods that we’re taught are good for us... more

​So often, our goals and the way we feel about success come from what we’re supposed to want, what we’re... more

How do your identities impact the way you show up at work and how you interact with work culture?How we... more

Have you ever felt like you betrayed yourself?We live in a culture that teaches us to forsake our own wants... more

As seasons shift, our thoughts may turn to growth and transformation.And it’s worth taking a pause to consider what you... more

Goal-setting can bring out the perfectionist in many of us. When our goals don’t account for our imperfect humanity, it leads... more

Your values are the foundation for every single thing that you do. Yet sometimes, we think we have to leave... more

Doing the work of shifting systems toward equity and equality can take a massive toll physically, emotionally, and spiritually. It’s... more

When you’re working toward creating more equity in your business, it can be tempting to use demographic labels to diversify... more

Getting involved in the speaking industry is one way to build your thought leadership and support yourself or your business. ... more

We tend to think of being a leader as something someone is or isn’t. But a concept of leadership that... more

While many business owners want to do business differently, there is no one-size-fits-all checklist for building a business that supports... more

Many of us live lives that are disconnected from the land and our environment. The process of learning about the... more

Labels like co-dependent, perfectionist, and people-pleaser get used constantly. We’re told we shouldn’t be those things. But for many of... more

There are words that we use so often that we rarely stop to consider the impact that they can have.... more

Black History Month often curtails the true scope of Black history to a few key periods of time, but Black... more

Getting clarity on how you want to be in community–whether one-on-one, in a group, or taking time to process on... more

Systemic biases can have profound impacts on how we receive medical care and support.  Members of marginalized communities may be... more

A new year is often a time of reflecting on the past and planning for the future, but it’s important... more

“Charge your worth.” It’s a common refrain, but it can carry a different weight for members of the BIPOC Community... more

Sometimes it feels like you have to know everything. Or at least pretend that you do. It takes self-awareness and... more

In the United States, we live with a cultural narrative of hyper-independence. We make it on our own. But there... more

Participating in modern society is interdependent by nature.  But in the United States, individualism and exceptionalism are part of the... more

If you’ve taken in the last few episodes, you may be aware that inside The Pause on the Play® Community,... more

Fall and winter holidays are steeped in traditions for many of us, from Thanksgiving turkey to Christmas lights. Whether they... more

Creating space to pause is vital to our well-being and to the ability to make the impact we want to... more

Many of us struggle to give ourselves time and space that isn’t taken up with work, family, friends, television, music,... more

While many of us are familiar with discussing consent in the context of sexuality, consent shows up in so many... more

Many of us are accustomed to viewing time as a resource we never seem to have enough of. The pace... more

People talk about imposter syndrome all the time, in relation to how they feel at work or in social situations... more

There has been a lot of conversation about dismantling systems of oppression over the last few years. But too often,... more

Business and work culture are always changing. And with more people pursuing entrepreneurship, whether they’re following their passion or because... more

Many of us are familiar with affiliate partnership programs and how they can help market our businesses and grow our... more

When it comes to our businesses, there are a lot of rules and “right” ways to do things that we’re... more

Many of us are aware of how our business values can get co-opted by the values and structures of capitalism.... more

Every one of us has an inner child, where our subconscious minds store emotional experiences from childhood. And those experiences... more

Most of us understand the concept of consent when it comes to bodily autonomy and permission. We know what it... more

Communication in the workplace can be fraught.  Bringing together groups of people with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can create... more

Tone policing is a way of invalidating what someone is saying because of how they’re saying it. It goes beyond... more

Success is difficult to define. Everyone has their own take on what it means, and there is often a difference... more

When you decide that you want to make an impact and create change with your brand and your platform, you... more

There is so much history that we don’t learn in school. Colonial and white supremacist historical narratives rarely acknowledge the... more

We often discuss misconceptions that people have around various topics like marketing, community, visibility and branding, and Diversity, Equity, and... more

Reconsidering your normal is essential to clarifying and living your values. But it isn’t a one and done process. Reconsidering... more

Most business owners have been told at some point that they need to have an ideal client profile. These profiles... more

When we are the only person working for our brand, we can have a false sense of not having anyone... more

Learning for the sake of learning is never the thing. Talking for the sake of talking doesn’t do it either.... more

What can happen when we take the time to actually talk about the challenges that we're experiencing at work, the... more

As we move away from some of the urgency that surfaced in 2020 around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, it remains... more

Business and life come with a lot of prescribed standards for how things should be done. But following the shoulds... more

Systems like patriarchy, capitalism, productivity, and urgency are extensions of white supremacy that support no one but especially don’t support... more

Getting clear on your niche can help your business flourish. Finding your niche can mean more than honing your service... more

You can do things differently. You can define success for yourself in a way that accounts for your whole self... more

With a neverending news cycle churning out information, it can be easy to feel like you have to react immediately.... more

Children should be able to explore their expression and identity as part of growing up. So how do we best... more

We can be Imperfect Allies® to people who live, look, and love like us, as well as to those who... more

Imperfect Allyship® is more than just a phrase. And it’s an entire thought process, action framework, and a way of... more

Hiring and retention are at the top of mind for many business owners, large and small, as the Great Resignation... more

Not having a college degree has become a huge hindrance for people not only being able to get a job,... more

Imposter Syndrome is a term that many of us are way too well acquainted with.  But what if it's not... more

Imperfect Allyship® applies to more than just race and gender. And we need space to think about how our allyship... more

Many of us want to have the capacity to be more creative, to be better communicators, and to be able... more

We hear about systems of oppression all the time, but it’s possible and necessary to reclaim systems as a structure... more

Some people have the wherewithal in them to dream big, to think that anything can be possible, that things that... more

Where are you playing a role in giving or receiving urgency and its harmful side effects? Urgency isn’t about whether... more

What assumptions do you make about yourself? What assumptions do you make about others? The assumptions about identity that we... more

Can being selfish be a good thing? Selfishness actually needs to be incorporated into our lifestyles in order to support... more

How does brain science connect with communication and relationship building? And how does that intersect with empathy? Utilizing brain science... more

What does it mean to amplify your influence? If everyone has the capacity to influence others, no matter how small... more

How do we refer to people? Are those words they would use to refer to themselves? Food comparisons are commonly... more

The start of a new year feels like it gives a lot of possibilities and opportunities to figure out what... more

Reconsidering your normal means questioning the ways things have always been done, in your life and in our culture. It... more

What happens when we don’t feel as though we have access to healing? When there is shame or stigma or... more

Weddings are an industry that is supposed to be built on love, joy, happiness, and connection. But the actions being... more

Choosing to live through your values can be charting a new path. Doing things differently from the way you were... more

Essential can mean being more minimalist, getting down to only the things you need. But there’s also a conversation around... more

It’s not always easy to have conversations about what needs to be changed, and the roles we consciously or unconsciously... more

Many people resist the call to vote with their dollars because they assume it will cost more or that they’re... more

There are plenty of examples out there of what not to do when it comes to leadership. But we need... more

In the current climate, the words positive and organization can feel like they don’t belong together. But the reality is,... more

Every time you take out your wallet is an opportunity to put your values in action. Investing in DEI doesn’t... more

Creating a brand that’s rooted in your values and the impact you want to make in the world is a... more

Everyone has a way that they want their brand to be positioned and perceived. But is that the same as... more

When you’re ill, you hope that you will be cared for with compassion, consideration and competence. But that’s not always... more

Sometimes it’s just time to move on. But it can be hard to judge when a situation has moved beyond... more

Are you able to connect with your team outside of the trauma and adrenaline? Or is it only when things... more

When you think about reconsidering your normal, do you think about language? And not just specific word choices, but about... more

There are a lot of conversations happening about hiring, how to do things differently and how to shift the narrative... more

As we start looking towards the fourth quarter and even into 2022, it’s a good time to check in with... more

So, you want to diversify your network authentically. Where do you begin? The process can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re... more

Your desire to amplify communities and help organizations, or consume diverse sources of media and participate in truly inclusive events... more

From news stories to social media ads, general statistical indicators such as age, race, gender, and income still provide the... more

Naomi Osaka. Simone Biles. What do they have in common beyond their elite athletic achievements? They’re the latest in a... more

Leadership is less this is what I do, and more this is my way of being. But how to fully... more

Hey guys, where do you stand on language usage? If you aren’t already picking apart the previous sentence, it’s time... more

Everyone’s mental health journey is unique to their history, personality, and access to support. But as divergent as our paths... more

Wanting to make an impact is amazing! Action for action’s sake, however, is unproductive. Before attempting to create change, imperfect... more

Versions of the same narrative have cropped up everywhere lately: no one wants to work anymore! Don’t be fooled; behind... more

How much do you know about the powerhouse duo behind Pause On The Play The Community? How much do Erica... more

Impact. Much like diversity, it's a word that’s often (and sadly) overused. Erica lends clarity to a term that has... more

Ready to integrate your values into your brand? Pause On The Play The Community members engage with this transformative work... more

Personal integrity and professional success are not mutually exclusive. If you’re searching for a real-life example of whole-hearted values integration,... more

What have you learned in the year since George Floyd’s murder? Has your allyship evolved beyond performative activism like posting... more

What does it mean to suddenly identify with a group you never thought you’d become part of - and how... more

You’re fired up! But who, exactly, is that rage on behalf of? Erica and India unpack the myriad issues lurking... more

Erica and India are back with guest Steve Disselhorst to explore the simple, creative ways that educators and allies can... more

Nearly a year after this discussion from episode 62 of Pause On The Play, the question remains: why haven’t we... more

Are you concentrating on the issues that truly matter? Or rehashing trivial controversies? Take a moment before answering; consider the... more

Here we are again: another Black man murdered; more excuses made on behalf of the “fine, upstanding” officer who pulled... more

The recent social media controversy swirling around a particular white female empowerment brand isn’t new. But, if the “influencer’s” bad... more

In the wake of yet another mass shooting after the horrific hate crime in Atlanta which impacted the AAPI community,... more

So often, people think of values work as a one-and-done activity. Not so! As we transition through our many iterations,... more

Supporting a favorite cause - and acknowledging that support - is an essential part of who you are and how... more

In 2019, Erica and India got together to discuss India’s experiences at Afropunk, the summer festival of Black art and... more

Point of view is what connects your content to your people. Inviting people into your personal lived experience while providing... more

Noted romance and erotica author and editor, Tasha Harrison joins Erica to discuss attracting people to your community through authenticity.... more

DEI consultants are not a monolith. Erica and her guest, Kay Fabella, a DEI and remote team consultant based in... more

For business owners who want to transition away from the white supremacist structure of capitalism towards more equitable economic solutions,... more

Erica invites you to approach Black History Month by taking time to learn about Black joy. The full article is... more

If you’re in search of a little fun on this journey, Erica and India have gotcha covered. There has been... more

February is sustainability month at Pause On The Play! In advance of our deep dive into all things related to... more

A new year ushers in fresh opportunities to replace tired either/or thinking with a resounding both, and! Erica breaks down... more

The United States holds a dubious distinction as one of the top three worst countries in the world with regards... more

We need to talk. After watching this full insurgency on the national capitol in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, January 6th,... more

In the marathon that is allyship, disability awareness can feel like miles added on mid-race. But there’s no finish line... more

As December winds down, we’re getting dangerously close to being bombarded with new year’s resolutions. But rather than speeding into... more

When you know your values it’s easier to see how you align with others. It’s easier to see the value... more

Maybe it’s human nature to want answers to your questions. But maybe, just maybe, it’s a product of white supremacy. ... more

When we think about investing in our businesses, we typically consider what we’ll get out of it when doing so.... more

DEI work is emotional work. From shame and discomfort to assumed expectations about what’s “good enough,” our feelings can actually... more

It's the holidays, but let's do it our way. Erica shares what she is grateful for, and her view on... more

Joe Biden has been declared the next President of the United States. With that also we’re gaining a woman of... more

Mental health still carries stigma in many communities across the U.S. It’s a conversation many aren’t comfortable having, therefore continuing... more

Living in the same state doesn’t mean you’ll have the same voting experience. On this episode, Erica Courdae and India... more

As entrepreneurs we categorize ourselves as “creatives” and “non-creatives,” equating our creative potential with our job title. That begs the... more

If you aren’t being explicit with what you believe in, you can’t assume others will know. On this episode, Erica... more

Can we grow businesses we love without the hustle and burnout so often associated with success? That’s the question many... more

Join me as India and I have a live podcast recording with Pause on the Play The Community alongside our... more

Join me as I talk with India about the fact that DEI work is for all of us in creating... more

Join me as I talk about the journey of anti-racism and how you have to check yourself when it inadvertently... more

Join me as India and discuss some questions to ask yourself when you're feeling stuck and need to be moved... more

Join me on my birthday (September 8th🥳) as I talk about being active, the privilege of free speech in the... more

Join me as India and discuss some questions to ask yourself helpful things to consider before deciding to work with... more

Join me as India and I have a live podcast recording with Pause on the Play The Community about the... more

Join me as I talk with my co-host India Jackson about brand alignment. What it is, what it isn't, and... more

Join me as I talk with my guest Kelli Manzano about allyship in the current social climate, and her experience... more

Join me as I talk with my co-host India Jackson about how your brand needs to keep moving after The... more

Join me as I revisit one of the most impact episodes I've had that dives into my take on imposter... more

Join me as I talk with my co-host India Jackson about how your ethics need to intersect and what it... more

Join me as I talk with my co-host India Jackson about some of the takeaways of an allyship webinar for... more

Join me as I talk with my co-host India Jackson and Cher Hale of Ginkgo Public Relations about the disparities... more

Join me as I talk with my co-host India Jackson about how your DEI journey can cause you to leave... more

Join me as I talk with my co-host India Jackson about the things to ask yourself before you ask your... more

Join me as I talk with my co-host India Jackson about what it means to look inclusive as a business,... more

Join me as I talk with my client Casey Berglund of Worthy & Well and the Let Your Body Lead... more

Join me as I talk my co-host India Jackson about how you can't assume what someone else's truth is, and... more

Join me as I talk with Alissa Carpenter, author of How to Listen and How to Be Heard: Inclusive... more

Join me as I talk with my guest Morgan Hamel of The Garment about why and how your values impact... more

Join me as I talk with Cher Hale of Ginko Public Relations about what it looks like when you identify... more

Join me as I talk with my guest Samantha Brooks of Train 2 Thrive Wellness about how inclusivity is an... more

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Join me as I talk with my co-host, India Jackson of Flaunt Your Fire, about why it is more important... more

Join me as I talk with Emily Souder of https://www.nestingspacellc.com/ about feeling the fear and doing the things anyway. https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep51... more

Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep50 Join me as I talk with my guest, Michelle Kuei of Elevate Life... more

Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep49 Join me as I talk with my co-host, India Jackson of Flaunt Your... more

Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep48 Join me as I talk about my discoveries last week from being a speaker... more

Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep47 Join me as I talk with my co-host, India Jackson of Flaunt Your... more

Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep46 Join me as my co-host, India Jackson of Flaunt Your Fire, and I... more

Check out the show notes at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep45 Join me as I talk with my co-host, India Jackson of Flaunt Your... more

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep44 Join me as I talk with my co-host, India Jackson of Flaunt Your... more

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep43 Join me as I talk with my co-host, India Jackson of Flaunt Your... more

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep42 Join me as I talk with my co-host, India Jackson of Flaunt Your... more

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep41 Join me as I talk with my guest today about when being an... more

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep40 Join me as I talk about the 3 questions that help you evaluate... more

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep39 Join me as I talk with my co-host, India Jackson of Flaunt Your... more

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep38 Join me as I do a recap around 2019, and look forward to... more

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep37 Join me as I talk with my co-host, India Jackson of Flaunt Your... more

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep36 Join me as I interview Tara Newman of The Bold Leadership Revolution and... more

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep35 Join me as I talk with my co-host, India Jackson of Flaunt Your... more

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep34 Join me as I talk with my co-host, India Jackson of Flaunt Your... more

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep33 Join me as I talk with my co-host, India Jackson of Flaunt Your... more

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep32 Join me as I talk with my co-host, India Jackson of Flaunt Your... more

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep31 Join me as I talk with my co-host, India Jackson of Flaunt Your Fire,... more

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep30 Join me as I talk with my co-host, India Jackson of Flaunt Your... more

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep29 Join me as I talk with my co-host, India Jackson of Flaunt Your... more

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep28 Join me as I give you 3 questions to reconnect with your why... more

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep27 Join me as I talk with my co-host, India Jackson of Flaunt Your... more

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep26 Join me as my co-host, India Jackson of Flaunt Your Fire, and I... more

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep25 Join me as I talk with my co-host, India Jackson of Flaunt Your... more

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep24 Join me as I talk with my co-host, India Jackson of Flaunt Your... more

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep23 Join me as I talk with India Jackson of Flaunt Your Fire about... more

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep22 Join me as I talk with India Jackson of Flaunt Your Fire about... more

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep21 Join me as I flashback to the first episode of The Conversation Workshop... more

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep20 Join me as I talk about authenticity and why it is important. Stepping... more

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep19 Join me as I talk with India Jackson of India Jackson Artistry about how shifts... more

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep18 Join me as I talk with India Jackson of India Jackson Artistry about... more

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep17 Join me as I'm interviewed by India Jackson of India Jackson Artistry about... more

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep16 Join me as I talk about how important it is to call things... more

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep15 Join me as I dive into audience questions with India Jackson of India... more

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep14 Join me as I talk about how racism, fear, and what we're encountering... more

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep13 Join me as I talk with India Jackson of India Jackson Artistry about... more

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep12 Join me as I talk about how visibility & mindset show up in... more

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep11 Join me as I talk with Lee Chaix McDonough of Caravel Coaching #imperfectallyship... more

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep10  Emotional labor and processing your process as an imperfect ally are in the conversation... more

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep9 Join me as I talk with India Jackson of India Jackson Artistry about... more

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep8 Join me as I talk with Stacey Harris of The Stacey Harris and... more

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep7 Join me as I talk about imperfect allyship and why the time to... more

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep6 Join me as I talk with India Jackson of India Jackson Artistry and... more

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep5 Join me as I talk about when you are evolving and you realize... more

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep4 Join me as I talk with India Jackson of India Jackson Artistry about... more

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep3 Join me as I talk about what imposter syndrome is, how it can show... more

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep2 Join me as I talk with India Jackson of India Jackson Artistry about... more

Full show notes and transcript at https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep1 Join me as I talk with India Jackson of India Jackson Artistry about... more