Grit, Grace & Glitz with Erika Rothenberger

This episode of Grit, Grace, and Glitz features an inspiring conversation with Amri Kibbler, a visionary entrepreneur, two-time cancer survivor, and passionate advocate for women’s health and well-being. Amri shares her journey through diagnosis, treatment, and rebuilding her life and business, emphasizing the importance of balance, boundaries, and gratitude.  Her story highlights the power of resilience, purpose, and presence, inspiring listeners to embrace their seasons of challenge as opportunities for growth and renewal. Join us as Amri discusses her new podcast, "The Space Between," dedicated to supporting those navigating cancer and family life, and offers practical tips on managing burnout, setting boundaries, and cultivating self-care. This episode is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the importance of grace and grit in creating a life that truly glitters. Connect with Amri: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amri-kibbler-71333b15/ Connect with your host, Erika: LinkedIn (primary) https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikarothenberger IG https://www.instagram.com/erikalearothenberger?igsh=MmhjeTRhbnB1aXM2 FB https://www.facebook.com/share/69wqEYVzFKKnci9u/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

In this episode, Jamie shares her incredible journey from surviving domestic violence and homelessness to becoming a fierce MMA champion, self-defense expert, and dedicated change maker.  She discusses the importance of resilience, the power of movement in healing, and her mission to create safe spaces for women through her upcoming gym and nonprofit initiatives.  Jamie also opens up about her personal experiences navigating the legal system, the harrowing realities of her ex’s abuse, and the pivotal moment that propelled her to take control of her life and her daughter’s future. Her story exemplifies what resilience means and stands for.  Connect with Jamie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiecolleen/ Connect with your host, Erika: LinkedIn (primary) https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikarothenberger IG https://www.instagram.com/erikalearothenberger?igsh=MmhjeTRhbnB1aXM2 FB https://www.facebook.com/share/69wqEYVzFKKnci9u/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

In this episode of Grit, Grace, and Glitz, Erika welcomes Megan Sumrell, a time management expert with a corporate background turned productivity coach dedicated to helping women find harmony in their busy lives.  Megan shares her inspiring journey from corporate IT to empowering women with practical planning systems that honor their unique brains and lifestyles. She introduces concepts like A and B days for balancing work and fun, as well as strategies for minimizing context switching and planning for life's uncertainties, all designed to help women operate at their best even when life throws curveballs. Megan encourages listeners to reframe their approach to time management, prioritize self-care, and create systems that truly serve their needs. Tune in for valuable insights that can transform your daily routines and bring more grace and glitz into your life. Connect with Megan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/msumrell/ Connect with your host, Erika: LinkedIn (primary) https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikarothenberger IG https://www.instagram.com/erikalearothenberger?igsh=MmhjeTRhbnB1aXM2 FB https://www.facebook.com/share/69wqEYVzFKKnci9u/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

In another empowering episode of Grit, Grace, and Glitz, we celebrate the resilience, grit, and determination it takes to build a life and business that makes a difference. Our guest, Alicia Scovill, is a trailblazing woman in the construction industry who owns her own construction and contracting company. With a background serving in the military and a passion for helping veterans, Alicia shares her inspiring journey of overcoming setbacks, embracing resilience, and pushing through challenges to create opportunities for others. Alicia’s story begins with the influence of her grandfather, a Navy veteran with a mechanical mind, whose detailed stories about how machines work sparked her early interest in mechanics and construction. She talks about how her military background instilled a sense of discipline and grit that carried her through the demanding process of starting her own business, balancing motherhood, and pursuing higher education.  Listen in and learn about the importance of resilience in her journey—how setbacks became opportunities for growth and how perseverance is key to overcoming obstacles in a male-dominated industry. Connect with Alicia: ⁦https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicia-scovill-a33a873a/⁩ Connect with your host, Erika: LinkedIn (primary) ⁦https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikarothenberger⁩ IG ⁦https://www.instagram.com/erikalearothenberger?igsh=MmhjeTRhbnB1aXM2⁩ FB ⁦https://www.facebook.com/share/69wqEYVzFKKnci9u/?mibextid=LQQJ4d⁩

In this inspiring episode, Erika sits down with the incredible CJ Stasik — the powerhouse behind She Handles It — to explore what it truly means to handle life with resilience, purpose, and a touch of glitz.  CJ shares her personal journey from feeling overwhelmed and burned out to embracing empowerment, revealing how a defining moment of exhaustion sparked her mission to help women stop doing what they have to do and start prioritizing what they really want. Additionally, CJ shares her vision for building a community of women ready to live audaciously and unapologetically, and she invites listeners to join her on this journey. You also won't want to miss hearing from Erika - where she highlights her upcoming Audacious Expansion Summit on October 17th, a gathering designed to support women in reaching bold goals and embracing their fullest potential.  Connect with CJ: ⁦https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjstasik/⁩ Connect with your host, Erika: LinkedIn (primary) ⁦https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikarothenberger⁩ IG ⁦https://www.instagram.com/erikalearothenberger?igsh=MmhjeTRhbnB1aXM2⁩ FB ⁦https://www.facebook.com/share/69wqEYVzFKKnci9u/?mibextid=LQQJ4d⁩