The Confidence Chronicles

Erika Cramer

Welcome to The Confidence Chronicles, a podcast show that's all about empowering women to create self-confidence, to step up and go for what they truly desire. Hosted by award-winning Life Coach and Psychotherapist Erika Cramer, also known as The Queen of Confidence, this podcast will be your go-to source for practical tips and exercises that will help you change your life for the better.      With a raw and real approach, Erika will be like a big sister in your ear, hyping you up and encouraging you to be fully expressed, to take up space and stand in your power. Whether you want to start your own business, find your dream job, or improve your relationships, this podcast will give you the confidence and inspiration to take action and create the life you've always wanted. So, tune in and get ready to be amped up, because the truth is you are a Queen, and you can have everything you desire if you're willing to show up and go get it! 👑 Get your free Confidence cheatsheet here

  1. If You Want Bigger Opportunities, YOU Need To Go After Them

    7 HRS AGO ·  VIDEO

    If You Want Bigger Opportunities, YOU Need To Go After Them

    What if the reason your big break hasn’t happened yet… is because you haven’t taken the shot? In this episode, we’re diving into the mindset, fear, self-doubt, and hesitation that stop so many people from going after the opportunities they truly want. From pitching myself for speaking gigs and podcast interviews to landing a Penguin book deal, building a global brand, and creating opportunities from scratch, I’m sharing the real truth behind success: The people creating extraordinary lives are willing to ask, risk rejection, and move before they feel ready. Inside this episode we uncover: Why most people stay stuck waiting for permission Why boldness matters more than perfection The truth about creating opportunities (& importance of resourcefulness) How to stop talking yourself out of your dreams The mindset shift that changes everything This episode is a powerful reminder that your dream life won’t arrive by accident. You have to move toward it. READY TO BUILD YOUR AUTHORITY, CONFIDENCE & PERSONAL BRAND? 📖 GET ERIKA'S BOOKS → Becoming Magnetic (Penguin Random House, 2025) → Confidence Feels Like Shit (2020) Available here: https://shop.thequeenofconfidence.com/collections/book Amazon, Barnes & Noble or any audio book app 📩 GROW YOUR FANBASE — Learn the timeless skill that turned my 1,000 followers into a 7 figure global business → https://courses.thequeenofconfidence.com/offers/TKhTxM3n/checkout ♟️ The Queen’s Table My high-level mentorship for women ready to step into leadership, visibility and legacy. → https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-queens-table/ ✨ The Next Level Build your confidence, audience and income. → https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-next-level/ 🎤 BOOK ERIKA TO SPEAK → For keynotes, corporate events, and women's leadership conferences in Australia and the USA: https://thequeenofconfidence.com/speaking/ 📲 FOLLOW ERIKA → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thequeenofconfidence/?hl=en → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-cramer-queenconfidence/ → Website: https://thequeenofconfidence.com/about/ → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thequeenofconfidence 👑 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE TO THE CONFIDENCE CHRONICLES → Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2MUxtupRLNGB8cuNC9mwXI → Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-confidence-chronicles/id1439434022 → YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWtf2VIsUYg-vkERa16r_VcFNz3Bt6kLI → All platforms: https://thequeenofconfidence.com/podcast/ 🙏🏽 ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? If this episode resonated, share it to your stories and tag me so I can see what landed for you 💖

    18 min
  2. Why Most Online Brands Feel Fake

    MAY 18 ·  VIDEO

    Why Most Online Brands Feel Fake

    Everyone wants the visibility. But not everyone is willing to do the work required to become someone worth listening to. In this episode, Erika breaks down the uncomfortable truth behind personal branding, clout culture, and the obsession with “looking successful” before building real experience. Inspired by conversations with clients, creators, and entrepreneurs wanting bigger opportunities, bigger stages, and more recognition, this episode is a reminder that powerful brands are built through depth, integrity, consistency, and lived experience, not just aesthetics and visibility. Inside this episode: Why personal branding without substance doesn’t work The obsession with clout and online validation Why many people are trying to skip the hard yards The difference between doing the work vs performing success Why integrity matters in business and branding The truth about PR, publicity, and getting opportunities Why your current season may be preparing you The importance of patience, mastery, and real experience Why “being about it” matters more than talking about it This episode is your reminder to stop chasing perception and start focusing on becoming undeniable. READY TO BUILD YOUR AUTHORITY, CONFIDENCE & PERSONAL BRAND? 📖 GET ERIKA'S BOOKS → Becoming Magnetic (Penguin Random House, 2025) → Confidence Feels Like Shit (2020) Available here: https://shop.thequeenofconfidence.com/collections/book Amazon, Barnes & Noble or any audio book app 📩 GROW YOUR FANBASE — Learn the timeless skill that turned my 1,000 followers into a 7 figure global business → https://courses.thequeenofconfidence.com/offers/TKhTxM3n/checkout ♟️ The Queen’s Table My high-level mentorship for women ready to step into leadership, visibility and legacy. → https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-queens-table/ ✨ The Next Level Build your confidence, audience and income. → https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-next-level/ 🎤 BOOK ERIKA TO SPEAK → For keynotes, corporate events, and women's leadership conferences in Australia and the USA: https://thequeenofconfidence.com/speaking/ 📲 FOLLOW ERIKA → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thequeenofconfidence/?hl=en → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-cramer-queenconfidence/ → Website: https://thequeenofconfidence.com/about/ → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thequeenofconfidence 👑 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE TO THE CONFIDENCE CHRONICLES → Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2MUxtupRLNGB8cuNC9mwXI → Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-confidence-chronicles/id1439434022 → YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWtf2VIsUYg-vkERa16r_VcFNz3Bt6kLI → All platforms: https://thequeenofconfidence.com/podcast/ 🙏🏽 ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? If this episode resonated, share it to your stories and tag me so I can see what landed for you 💖 Chapters 00:00:00 You Can't Build a Powerful Brand Without Doing Real Shit 00:02:20 The Caleb Ralston Principle: What Gary Vee and Alex Hormozi Know 00:03:10 If You Haven't Done Dope Shit, Your Personal Brand Will Be Wack 00:04:03 The Publicist Can't Save You: Why PR Doesn't Work Without Results 00:05:12 Head Down, Bum Up: The Years of Work Nobody Saw 00:06:24 The Maturity That Comes From Doing the Hard Yards 00:09:22 The Amazon Bestseller Trick and Other B******t Shortcuts 00:10:54 You're Here, Not There: Stop Fighting Your Current Level 00:11:50 The Slow Way Is the Only Way: Steven Bartlett's Truth 00:14:57 Be About It, Don't Talk About It: The Final Truth Bomb 00:15:55 Thank You and Share This with a Woman Who Needs It

    17 min
  3. I dare you to go repel & discust people - The truth about caring what others think

    MAY 11 ·  VIDEO

    I dare you to go repel & discust people - The truth about caring what others think

    👉🏽 Watch How To Build a Stand out Personal Brand Masterclass here: https://courses.thequeenofconfidence.com/offers/7UiNB2x9/checkout If You’re Scared of Being Judged, Watch This In this episode, I’m unpacking one of the biggest things stopping women from building their brand, growing their business, speaking up online, and becoming fully expressed: The fear of being judged. After coaching women inside my recent personal branding masterclass, I noticed the same fear coming up again and again: “What if people judge me?” “What if people talk about me?” “What if I post and people don’t like me?” And honestly? They probably will. That’s part of visibility. That’s part of leadership. That’s part of doing meaningful work. In this conversation, we talk about: why criticism is inevitable why strangers’ opinions should not control your life how fear of rejection keeps women small the connection between confidence and self-expression why your mission must become bigger than your fear and how to stop hiding and fully own who you are If you’re tired of shrinking yourself because of what other people might think, this episode will hit deep. 👑 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE TO THE CONFIDENCE CHRONICLES → Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2MUxtupRLNGB8cuNC9mwXI → Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-confidence-chronicles/id1439434022 → YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWtf2VIsUYg-vkERa16r_VcFNz3Bt6kLI → All platforms: https://thequeenofconfidence.com/podcast/ 📖 GET ERIKA'S BOOKS → Becoming Magnetic (Penguin Random House, 2025) → Confidence Feels Like Shit (2020) Available here: https://shop.thequeenofconfidence.com/collections/book Amazon, Barnes & Noble or any audio book app 📩 GROW YOUR FANBASE — Learn the timeless skill that turned my 1,000 followers into a 7 figure global business → https://courses.thequeenofconfidence.com/offers/TKhTxM3n/checkout 🎤 BOOK ERIKA TO SPEAK → For keynotes, corporate events, and women's leadership conferences in Australia and the USA: https://thequeenofconfidence.com/speaking/ 📲 FOLLOW ERIKA → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thequeenofconfidence/?hl=en → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-cramer-queenconfidence/ → Website: https://thequeenofconfidence.com/about/ → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thequeenofconfidence 🙏🏽 ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? If this episode resonated, share it to your stories and tag me so I can see what landed for you 💖 Chapters 00:00:00 There Will Be People Who Don't Like You: The Hard Truth 00:01:16 The Fear That's Stopping You: Insights from the Masterclass 00:02:17 A Stranger's Opinion Has Stopped You from Your Mission 00:02:37 We Know Better But We're Still Stuck: The 2025 Problem 00:04:32 Haters and Lovers: The Two Sides of Making Impact 00:04:58 Are You Okay With People Being Wrong About You? 00:06:36 These People Were Sent to Test You 00:06:58 The Cost of Caring: You're Stopping Yourself from Helping 00:08:11 Erica's Superpower: Not Giving a Fuck What Anyone Thinks 00:08:50 Stop Talking About Big Stuff, Start Doing Big Stuff 00:09:28 Look Forward to the Haters: Expect Them to Arrive 00:09:55 Suffering Is Part of Living an Expansive Life 00:12:02 Patch Up Your Bucket: Do Your Internal Work First 00:13:12 Don't Read the News, Be the News 00:13:50 Block Your Family If You Need To: Get Fully Expressed 00:14:08 I Dare You to Disgust People: The Repulsion Challenge 00:14:44 Nothing Will Stop You: Training for What's Coming

    16 min
  4. The Comparison Trap - Stop Looking Outside of Yourself

    MAY 4 ·  VIDEO

    The Comparison Trap - Stop Looking Outside of Yourself

    You're an artist. And artists don't look to the sidelines before they create. They don't check what everyone else is doing. They don't scroll for validation. They don't ask permission. They go inward. They tap into themselves. And they create from that place. In this episode, I break down why the algorithm isn't the answer. You are. If you've been feeling stressed, foggy, or like you're falling behind because you're not keeping up with every trend, strategy, or platform shift, this episode will bring you back home to yourself. Inside this episode: • Why consuming too much content is making you stressed and foggy • The dangerous trap of looking to other people for your answers • Why your sauce is forever and it's never out of style to be you • What happens when you try to bake a cake with 17 different recipes • Why scrolling when you're at a low point is the worst thing you can do • The comparison trap and fear mongering happening online right now • My meditation practices: driving, gym, and breath work • How to ask yourself the hard questions about your life • Why discernment is everything when you're building your brand If you don't know who you are, how can anyone else? Stop looking outward. Come back to you. You're a fucking artist. Chapters 00:00:00 The Algorithm Is You 00:00:48 You're an Artist: Stop Looking to the Sidelines 00:03:02 The Dangerous Trap of Consuming Too Much Content 00:03:32 Social Media Is Making You Stressed and Foggy 00:03:56 Your Sauce Is Forever: It's Never Out of Style to Be You 00:04:56 Stop Scrolling When You're at a Low Point 00:05:47 Good Luck Baking a Cake with 17 Recipes 00:06:36 My First Quarter Depression: The Excruciating Slowdown 00:07:19 I Don't Consume Content and Here's Why 00:07:47 Now You're More Relatable: Understanding Your Clients 00:08:08 Get Off Your Phone: The Message to My Clients 00:08:34 Don't Go to the Bar If You're Trying to Quit Drinking 00:09:03 The Fear Mongering and Comparison Trap 00:09:27 You're a Fucking Artist: Come Back to You 00:09:39 My Meditation Practices: Driving, Gym, and Breath Work 00:10:07 Find What Works for You: Journaling, Walking, or Sitting 00:10:17 You Know the Answer: Stop Saying I Don't Know 00:12:39 Ask Yourself the Hard Questions About Your Life 00:13:33 Discernment: Know Who You Are and What You Want 00:13:55 Bad Bunny Didn't Check What Other Artists Were Doing 00:14:26 Have a Coffee Date with Yourself: The Practice 00:15:04 Voice Notes and Journaling: Find Your Expression Method 👑 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE TO THE CONFIDENCE CHRONICLES → Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2MUxtupRLNGB8cuNC9mwXI → Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-confidence-chronicles/id1439434022 → YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWtf2VIsUYg-vkERa16r_VcFNz3Bt6kLI → All platforms: https://thequeenofconfidence.com/podcast/ 📖 GET ERIKA'S BOOKS → Becoming Magnetic (Penguin Random House, 2025) → Confidence Feels Like Shit (2020) Available here: https://shop.thequeenofconfidence.com/collections/book Amazon, Barnes & Noble or any audio book app 🎤 BOOK ERIKA TO SPEAK → For keynotes, corporate events, and women's leadership conferences in Australia and the USA: https://thequeenofconfidence.com/speaking/ 📲 FOLLOW ERIKA → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thequeenofconfidence/?hl=en → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-cramer-queenconfidence/ → Website: https://thequeenofconfidence.com/about/ → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thequeenofconfidence 🙏🏽 ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? Please subscribe so you never miss one. It takes 30 seconds and it means everything to us!

    18 min
  5. 🎉 The LIVE Podcast Party! Welcome to 500 episodes!

    APR 20 ·  VIDEO

    🎉 The LIVE Podcast Party! Welcome to 500 episodes!

    🚨 SPECIAL OFFER FOR PODCAST LISTENERS If you want live monthly coaching and support from me the way these women experienced it at the party, The Next Level is where we do this every single month. Use code PODCASTPARTY for $500 off. Offer expires 1 May. → https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-next-level 👉🏽 If you have ever wanted to ask me a question, this episode is the closest thing to sitting across from me and doing it. This Sunday I hosted a live podcast party to celebrate 500 episodes of The Confidence Chronicles. Over 200 women registered. I did live coaching, answered real questions, and found out where my listeners are tuning in from all around the world. The energy in that room was something I will never forget. We had to cut quite a lot because the live ran long, but what made it into this episode is everything worth hearing. The questions the women asked are the same ones you are probably sitting with, which is why I wanted to share the whole thing with the podcast community. Here is what is inside this episode: * Live coaching on the real blocks women are facing right now * Questions from listeners across the world and my unfiltered answers * The ideas that came out of this party that are shaping the next 500 episodes * A behind-the-scenes look at what my community is actually navigating If you were one of the women who registered, thank you. If you missed it, this is your way in. Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome to the 500 Episode Celebration 00:02:15 The Journey from Car Podcasting to 3.2 Million Downloads 00:09:24 Top Episodes and What Resonates Most 00:14:20 The Power of Authenticity Over Perfection 00:16:20 Live Q&A: Confidence During Difficult Phases 00:23:40 Playing Small in Visibility: Sarah's Question 00:35:41 Fear of Being Seen and Taking Up Space 00:44:09 Balancing Ambition with Living a Good Life 00:53:15 The Danger of Social Media Consumption 00:58:08 Hamish's Tribute and Partnership Wisdom 01:13:09 Building Your Brand Around Your Mission 01:18:39 Self-Sabotage and Getting Out of Your Own Way 01:04:11 Celebrating Without Slowing Down 01:36:00 Ego Death and Academic Validation 01:32:42 Sisterhood Reunion and Full Circle Moments 01:46:01 Final Thank You and Call to Action 👑 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE TO THE CONFIDENCE CHRONICLES → Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2MUxtupRLNGB8cuNC9mwXI → Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-confidence-chronicles/id1439434022 → YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWtf2VIsUYg-vkERa16r_VcFNz3Bt6kLI → All platforms: https://thequeenofconfidence.com/podcast/ 📖 GET ERIKA'S BOOKS → Becoming Magnetic (Penguin Random House, 2025) → Confidence Feels Like Shit (2020) Available here: https://shop.thequeenofconfidence.com/collections/book Amazon, Barnes & Noble or any audio book app 🎤 BOOK ERIKA TO SPEAK → For keynotes, corporate events, and women's leadership conferences in Australia and the USA: https://thequeenofconfidence.com/speaking/ 📲 FOLLOW ERIKA → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thequeenofconfidence/?hl=en → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-cramer-queenconfidence/ → Website: https://thequeenofconfidence.com/about/ → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thequeenofconfidence 🙏🏽 ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? Please subscribe so you never miss one. It takes 30 seconds and it means everything to us! 🚨 SPECIAL OFFER FOR PODCAST LISTENERS If you want live monthly coaching and support from me the way these women experienced it at the party, The Next Level is where we do this every single month. Use code PODCASTPARTY for $500 off. Offer expires 1 May. → https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-next-level

    1h 37m
  6. 3 Things I Learned Working With Kids That Every Parent Needs to Hear

    APR 6 ·  VIDEO

    3 Things I Learned Working With Kids That Every Parent Needs to Hear

    I spent an entire school term working as a counsellor at a primary school. 19 kids on my roster. And what I learned sitting with them changed how I think about what parents need to know right now. In this episode I break down the 3 biggest things I saw coming up over and over again:  screen time and what it is really doing  why so many kids have stopped talking to their parents and  why what your child is doing online is not as safe as you think.  I share what worked in my sessions, what I heard from parents and teachers, and how this experience has shaped what I want to do next. If you are a parent doing your best and still feeling like something is off with your kid, this episode is for you. 📚 Books referenced in this episode: → The Conscious Parent by Dr. Shefali Tsabary → Loving What Is by Byron Katie → No Bad Parts by Richard Schwartz Chapters 00:00:00 Three Things Parents Need to Know: Opening Insights from School Counseling 00:01:07 Welcome to the Confidence Chronicles and Episode 500 Celebration 00:02:58 Going Back to School: My Journey to a Bachelor's in Psychotherapy 00:05:30 Slowing Down to Speed Up: Structure and Systems in Business 00:07:15 Choosing the School: From Prison Work to Primary School Counseling 00:08:24 19 Kids and a Rotating Door: The Reality of School Counseling 00:10:35 Lesson One: Screen Time Is Destroying Our Kids and We Don't Know How to Stop It 00:11:55 The Vertical Video Slot Machine: Why Your Kids Need Phone Boundaries Now 00:13:58 Lesson Two: Communication Breakdown and Why Your Kid Won't Talk to You 00:15:19 The Family Meeting Rock: Creating a Culture of Communication at Home 00:16:42 Teaching Kids About Their Bodies and Strange Behavior 00:18:19 We're Not Really Strangers: Games That Build Family Connection 00:19:30 Lesson Three: Online Safety and the Roblox Problem Parents Don't See 00:23:01 Australia's Shocking Child Safety Statistics and Internet Dangers 00:23:58 Setting Boundaries: Being the Mom Who Checks the Chat 00:24:30 The 16-Year-Old Social Media Ban: Why Laws Won't Protect Your Kids 00:25:09 Teaching Life Skills: Mindset, Communication, and Emotional Intelligence 00:25:39 The Power of Just Being There: Why One Safe Adult Changes Everything 00:26:00 Abandonment Issues and Guilt: Processing My Own Childhood Wounds 00:26:38 How Kids Actually Want to Talk: Toys, Games, and Shoulder-to-Shoulder 00:27:31 Girls, Confidence, and Body Image: The Struggles No One Talks About 00:28:15 The Demand Is Overwhelming: Why Every School Needs a Permanent Counselor 00:28:36 High-Need Kids and Triage: Understanding Why Some Children Are Prioritized 00:29:06 From Prison Dreams to Kid Calling: Why This Placement Wasn't a Mistake 00:29:31 The Last Day Tears: Parents, Teachers, and Kids Saying Thank You 00:29:58 Did I Do Enough? Wrestling with the Need to Serve More 00:30:32 No One Knew I Was the Queen of Confidence: Being Someone to Those Kids 00:31:03 The Juggling Act: Running Kids, Family, Business, and Life 00:31:53 Single Parents Are Queens: Taking Off the Crown for You 00:32:18 Placement 2028 and What's Brewing: The Future of This Work 00:32:38 Keep Talking to Your Kids: Final Advice for Parents 00:32:47 Resources: Dr. Shefali, Byron Katie, and Pouring Into Yourself First 00:33:20 Join the 500 Episode Virtual Party: Thank You for Listening 🙏🏽 ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? If this episode helped you, please consider dropping me a review! It takes two seconds and it means the world. → Becoming Magnetic: https://shop.thequeenofconfidence.com/collections/book → Follow Erika on Instagram: @thequeenofconfidence → Website: https://thequeenofconfidence.com

    34 min

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Welcome to The Confidence Chronicles, a podcast show that's all about empowering women to create self-confidence, to step up and go for what they truly desire. Hosted by award-winning Life Coach and Psychotherapist Erika Cramer, also known as The Queen of Confidence, this podcast will be your go-to source for practical tips and exercises that will help you change your life for the better.      With a raw and real approach, Erika will be like a big sister in your ear, hyping you up and encouraging you to be fully expressed, to take up space and stand in your power. Whether you want to start your own business, find your dream job, or improve your relationships, this podcast will give you the confidence and inspiration to take action and create the life you've always wanted. So, tune in and get ready to be amped up, because the truth is you are a Queen, and you can have everything you desire if you're willing to show up and go get it! 👑 Get your free Confidence cheatsheet here

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