Coffee With E

Erica Rawls

Welcome to Coffee with E—where great conversations meet inspiration! ☕✨ This podcast is for dreamers, go-getters, and those on a journey of self-growth. Whether you’re building a business, navigating relationships, or working on your mindset, you’ll find motivation, wisdom, and real-life stories to help you level up. Each week, we dive into topics like self-worth, mental well-being, wealth-building, leadership, and entrepreneurship—always with a mix of honesty, luxury, and a little fun. If you love deep conversations, personal growth, and a good cup of coffee, this is the podcast for you! Join me, Erica Rawls, and my guests as we keep it real, inspire action, and remind you that anything is possible if you’re willing to do the work. Subscribe now and let’s dream big together! ☕✨ Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe!📌 Follow this link and let's get social--->📧 For inquiries and collaborations, email us at: customercare@ericarawls.com

  1. A Live Story of Financial Freedom, Boundaries & Becoming Whole | Coffee with E

    5H AGO

    A Live Story of Financial Freedom, Boundaries & Becoming Whole | Coffee with E

    This episode of Coffee with E is raw, powerful, and unforgettable. Recorded live in front of an audience at the Central PA Women’s Mastermind, this conversation dives deep into what it really means to become whole, emotionally, financially, and mentally, when life doesn’t go according to plan. In this episode, I sit down with Brittany Giles, who courageously shares her story of navigating marriage, addiction, unexpected debt, pregnancy, panic attacks, bankruptcy, and ultimately rebuilding her life from the ground up. This is not just a story about money, it’s about: - Slowing down before making life-altering decisions - Learning to trust yourself again - Setting boundaries when love isn’t enough - Why financial independence is about peace, not pride - How stress and silence can destroy your health - Choosing community instead of isolation - Delaying gratification to build real wealth - Burning the ships and betting on yourself Brittany opens up about discovering massive hidden debt while pregnant, internalizing stress to the point of hospitalization, and the moment she realized she couldn’t want someone’s healing more than they did. From there, she walks us through: - Hitting rock bottom - Leaving with nothing but faith and resolve - Starting over in real estate - Living with extreme discipline - Rebuilding credit, confidence, and stability - Creating a life where her children could thrive This episode is for: - Women carrying silent financial stress - Anyone navigating marriage, addiction, or divorce - Mothers holding everything together while falling apart - Women who look fine on the outside but feel stuck on the inside - Anyone who needs permission to choose themselves ☕ Key Reminder: You are not weak for needing help. You are not broken for starting over. And you are not behind, you are becoming. If this conversation helped you, please subscribe, share it with another woman, and join us in the comments. Your story matters more than you think. Send a text Follow Us for More Inspiration: 📸 Instagram: @erica.rawls 🎥 YouTube: Erica Rawls 📧 For inquiries and collaborations: customercare@ericarawls.com ✨ Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with our latest episodes!

    41 min
  2. Stop Saying Sorry: How Women Step Into Leadership Before They’re Ready | Coffee With E

    JAN 27

    Stop Saying Sorry: How Women Step Into Leadership Before They’re Ready | Coffee With E

    You know you’re capable but something keeps holding you back. That quiet voice saying you’re “not ready,” “not qualified,” or “not worthy yet.” In this powerful episode of Coffee with E., I sit down with Mary Oliveira, CEO of the Whitaker Center, and Amy Rote, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central PA, for a real, unfiltered conversation about stepping into leadership before you feel ready and why that’s often exactly the right time. We talk about: - Why women over-apologize and how it undermines confidence - How to lead without asking permission - Why vulnerability is a leadership superpower - Letting go of “work-life balance” and choosing harmony instead - Finding (and evolving) your purpose at every stage of life - Saying yes because you can even when you’re afraid This episode is mentorship, truth, and encouragement wrapped into one coffee-fueled conversation. If you’ve ever hesitated to go after an opportunity, minimized your voice in a room, or felt like you had to prove you belong, this one’s for you. ☕ Your assignment: If this conversation filled you up, share it with another woman who needs to hear it. We grow stronger when we grow together. Subscribe for more conversations that empower, challenge, and remind you of who you already are. Send us a text Follow Us for More Inspiration: 📸 Instagram: @erica.rawls 🎥 YouTube: Erica Rawls 📧 For inquiries and collaborations: customercare@ericarawls.com ✨ Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with our latest episodes!

    36 min
  3. Stop Overperforming: Madam Speaker on Leadership, Peace & Knowing When to Pause | Coffee with E

    JAN 20

    Stop Overperforming: Madam Speaker on Leadership, Peace & Knowing When to Pause | Coffee with E

    This episode of Coffee with E is one for every ambitious woman who feels the pressure to overperform, prove herself, and never slow down. I sit down with Madam Speaker Joanna McClinton, a true history-maker, the first woman and first Black woman to serve as Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, for a powerful, grounded conversation about leadership, faith, peace, and knowing when to pause. We talk about: Why women feel the need to overwork to prove their worthLearning to step away without guilt and without apologyHow faith, peace, and self-awareness guide real leadershipThe danger of choosing performance over purposeRecognizing when you’re in alignment vs. obligationStepping into opportunities you never planned forWhy rest, breaks, and boundaries are not weaknessesMadam Speaker shares honest lessons from her journey, from working quietly behind the scenes to leading one of the most powerful legislative bodies in the state and why no title is worth sacrificing your wellbeing. If you’re a woman in leadership, public service, business, or simply trying to build something meaningful without burning yourself out, this conversation will speak directly to you. ☕ Reminder: You don’t need to prove anything. You’re already there. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs permission to pause, and join a growing community committed to leadership with purpose, peace, and longevity. Send us a text Follow Us for More Inspiration: 📸 Instagram: @erica.rawls 🎥 YouTube: Erica Rawls 📧 For inquiries and collaborations: customercare@ericarawls.com ✨ Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with our latest episodes!

    23 min
  4. For the Creatives: How to Lead, Collaborate & Trust Your Voice

    11/25/2025

    For the Creatives: How to Lead, Collaborate & Trust Your Voice

    What if the most important part of your creative journey is not your talent. It is your people. In this episode of Coffee with E, Erica sits down with three powerhouse creatives, Julia Mallory, Robert Green and Aubrea Thompson, for a raw conversation about creativity, collaboration, leadership and finding your tribe. They talk about growing up creative, being misunderstood, balancing jobs and art, trying to make money without losing your soul, and why knowing your why matters more than any trend on social media. They also break down what real collaboration looks like, how to protect your time and energy and how to keep going when you feel like you are failing. ✨ In This Episode •Creativity as a lifestyle, not just a hobby •How to support young creatives instead of shutting them down •The tension between art, money and capitalism •Real collaboration versus free unpaid work •Social media trends, authenticity and not chasing every fad •Failing forward and learning to pivot with grace •How to find or build your creative community •Why your why is the anchor that keeps you from getting lost 💡 Featured Creatives •Julia Mallory - Poet, author, visual artist and founder of Black Mermaids and 1006. •Robert Green - Creative in the beauty and visual arts space and costume designer. •Aubrea Thompson - Photographer, studio builder and CEO of A. Thompson Visuals and Creative Studios. 🕊 Phoenix Foundation Because of your support, the Phoenix Foundation helps survivors of domestic violence secure permanent housing with down payment and closing cost assistance. Your listens and shares help fuel that mission. 🔗 Sponsored by: Chavis Law Firm: https://www.chavislawfirm.com/  TOCH Construction: https://www.tochconstruction.com/ Allstate Insurance – Rob Shaw: https://agents.allstate.com/robert-shaw-harrisburg-pa.html   Chavis Law Firm: https://www.chavislawfirm.com/  Dirty Dog Hauling: https://dirtydoghauling.com/  💼 Powered by The Erica Rawls Team: https://ericarawls.com/  💬 Like this episode. Leave a review and share it with a creative person who needs to know they are not behind. They just need the right community. 🔔 Subscribe for more real life conversations about growth, purpose and building a life that actually fits you. #CoffeeWithE #EricaRawlsTeam #WomenInLeadership #Creatives #CreativeCommunity #Collaboration #FindYourPeople #Authenticity #Leadership #FailingForward #PurposeDriven #PhoenixFoundation #RealConversations Send us a text Follow Us for More Inspiration: 📸 Instagram: @erica.rawls 🎥 YouTube: Erica Rawls 📧 For inquiries and collaborations: customercare@ericarawls.com ✨ Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with our latest episodes!

    1h 16m
  5. Sex, Menopause & Feeling Like Yourself Again | Dr. Caissa Troutman

    11/18/2025

    Sex, Menopause & Feeling Like Yourself Again | Dr. Caissa Troutman

    What if the reason you “don’t feel like yourself” anymore isn’t in your head? In this empowering episode, Dr. Caissa Troutman, a quadruple board-certified hormone specialist and founder of Midlife Remedy (https://midliferemedy.com), joins Erica Rawls for a real conversation about hormones, menopause, and why so many women over 35 feel anxious, fatigued, or disconnected from themselves. She breaks down what’s happening inside your body, how to know if you’re in perimenopause, and how hormone therapy can help you start feeling like yourself again. ✨ In This Episode •The truth about perimenopause and menopause (and why menopause is technically just one day) •Why anxiety, brain fog, and mood swings might really be hormonal •How hormone therapy can improve sleep, confidence, and intimacy •The real science behind sex drive and “responsive desire” •Why women should stop feeling ashamed about how they feel •How to find a qualified menopause specialist near you 🔗 Connect with Dr. Caissa Troutman Website: https://midliferemedy.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/midlifereMDy/ 🔗 Sponsored by: Chavis Law Firm: https://www.chavislawfirm.com/  TOCH Construction: https://www.tochconstruction.com/ Allstate Insurance – Rob Shaw: https://agents.allstate.com/robert-shaw-harrisburg-pa.html   Dirty Dog Hauling: https://dirtydoghauling.com/  💼 Powered by The Erica Rawls Team: https://ericarawls.com/  💬 Like this episode? Leave a review and share it with someone who needs a reminder that she’s not crazy. Her hormones just need a little balance. 🔔 Subscribe and join our community for more real-life stories that help women heal, grow, and live with purpose. #CoffeeWithE #EricaRawlsTeam #WomenInLeadership #HormoneHealth #MenopauseAwareness #MidlifeRemedy #Perimenopause #SexualHealth #WomensWellness #EmpoweredWomen #ConfidenceandGrowth #RealConversations Send us a text Follow Us for More Inspiration: 📸 Instagram: @erica.rawls 🎥 YouTube: Erica Rawls 📧 For inquiries and collaborations: customercare@ericarawls.com ✨ Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with our latest episodes!

    58 min
  6. From Rock Bottom to Top 3 Coffeehouse: Rick Evans’ Grit Story

    11/11/2025

    From Rock Bottom to Top 3 Coffeehouse: Rick Evans’ Grit Story

    What if losing everything was the start of your calling? In this inspiring episode, Rick Evans, co-owner of Evans Brothers Coffee (https://evansbrotherscoffee.com), opens up about how the 2008 crash turned his world upside down and how that moment became the catalyst for building one of the top three coffeehouses in the U.S. From a ski-lift brainstorm to 18 months without a paycheck, Rick and his brother built Evans Brothers Coffee with nothing but grit, faith, and community. His story is proof that perseverance pays off and quitting is never the answer. ☕ Today’s Roast: Stop being a quitter. When it gets hard, don’t walk away. Grit is built in the grind. ✨ In This Episode •How the 2008 crash birthed Evans Brothers Coffee •The ski-lift conversation that started it all •What to do when your dream feels impossible •Why community matters more than money •Free business resources every entrepreneur should know •Finding your “why” when you want to quit 🔗 Connect with Rick Evans Website: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evansbrotherscoffee/ 🔗 Sponsored by: TOCH Construction: https://www.tochconstruction.com/ Allstate Insurance – Rob Shaw: https://agents.allstate.com/robert-shaw-harrisburg-pa.html   Chavis Law Firm: https://www.chavislawfirm.com/  Dirty Dog Hauling: https://dirtydoghauling.com/  💼 Powered by The Erica Rawls Team: https://ericarawls.com/  👍 Like this episode? Leave a review and share it with someone who needs a reminder to keep going when life gets hard. 🔔 Subscribe and join our community for more real stories of grit, purpose, and building something from the ground up. #CoffeeWithE #EricaRawlsTeam #NonprofitWork #EvansBrothersCoffee #RickEvans #EntrepreneurMindset #GritAndGrace #NeverQuit #Resilience #SmallBusinessStory #FromFailureToSuccess #CoffeeEntrepreneur #BrotherhoodInBusiness #StayInIt Send us a text Follow Us for More Inspiration: 📸 Instagram: @erica.rawls 🎥 YouTube: Erica Rawls 📧 For inquiries and collaborations: customercare@ericarawls.com ✨ Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with our latest episodes!

    31 min
  7. From Corporate to HGTV: How Rasheeda Gray Built Gray Space Interiors

    11/04/2025

    From Corporate to HGTV: How Rasheeda Gray Built Gray Space Interiors

    What if your natural gift, not a degree, was the key to your purpose? In this inspiring episode, Rasheeda Gray, founder of Gray Space Interiors (https://grayspaceinteriors.com/), sits down with Erica Rawls to share how she left 15 years in corporate marketing to build one of the most recognized interior design brands in the country and land a season on HGTV’s Renovation Resort Showdown. Rasheeda opens up about battling imposter syndrome, learning the business side of creativity, and why waiting with purpose can prepare you for the next big opportunity. From staging her own home that sold in three hours to creating a thriving full-time business, she shares what it really takes to move from purpose to profit to power. If you have ever felt like you are not enough because you do not have the degree or credentials, this episode will remind you that your gift is enough and it is time to own it. ✨ In This Episode •How staging her home sparked a new career and a 3-hour home sale •The 80/20 truth: 80% running the business, 20% doing the craft •How Rasheeda turned corporate skills into creative confidence •Finding purpose in the waiting and embracing the pivot •The reality of imposter syndrome and how to push through •Representation in design: why visibility matters for women of color 🔗 Connect with Rasheeda: Website: https://grayspaceinteriors.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grayspaceinteriors/ 🔗 Sponsored by: Chavis Law Firm: https://www.chavislawfirm.com/  TOCH Construction: https://www.tochconstruction.com/ Allstate Insurance – Rob Shaw: https://agents.allstate.com/robert-shaw-harrisburg-pa.html   Dirty Dog Hauling: https://dirtydoghauling.com/  💼 Powered by The Erica Rawls Team: https://ericarawls.com/  Like this episode? Leave a review and share it with someone who needs a reminder to trust their gift. 🔔 Subscribe for more real conversations on confidence, leadership, and business growth. #CoffeeWithE #EricaRawlsTeam #WomenInLeadership #Entrepreneurship #InteriorDesign #HGTV #FaithAndBusiness #PurposeDrivenLife #WomenInBusiness #BlackExcellence #GraySpaceInteriors #RasheedaGray #CreativeEntrepreneur #KnowYourNumbers Send us a text Follow Us for More Inspiration: 📸 Instagram: @erica.rawls 🎥 YouTube: Erica Rawls 📧 For inquiries and collaborations: customercare@ericarawls.com ✨ Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with our latest episodes!

    31 min
  8. You Don’t Look Like What You’ve Survived

    10/28/2025

    You Don’t Look Like What You’ve Survived

    This episode is personal. I am opening up about my journey as a domestic violence survivor and how that experience inspired me to create The Phoenix Foundation, launching October 24. Before I became the woman you see today, I was in a relationship that nearly broke me. It took courage, healing, and time to rebuild my life. Years later, that story became the inspiration for The Phoenix Foundation, a way to help others rebuild after they have found safety. The Phoenix Foundation is not a place to call for a safe space. It is for survivors who are ready to begin again, with support like down payment and closing cost assistance to start their next chapter. I also share why talking about domestic violence is not “airing dirty laundry.” It is how we burn down the silence and bring change. In This Episode, I Share: •My journey from survivor to advocate •How my experience inspired The Phoenix Foundation •The different types of abuse including physical, mental, and financial •Why breaking the silence saves lives •How survivors can rebuild after finding safety 💜 The Phoenix Foundation launches October 24. Visit https://www.phoenixfoundationcc.com/ to learn more, donate, or attend our launch event. 🔗 Sponsored by: TOCH Construction: https://www.tochconstruction.com/ Allstate Insurance – Rob Shaw: https://agents.allstate.com/robert-shaw-harrisburg-pa.html   Chavis Law Firm: https://www.chavislawfirm.com/  Dirty Dog Hauling: https://dirtydoghauling.com/  💼 Powered by The Erica Rawls Team: https://ericarawls.com/  #CoffeeWithE #PhoenixFoundation #DomesticViolenceAwareness #BreakTheSilence #SurvivorStories #HealingJourney #FaithAfterTrauma #WomenInLeadership #EmpowerSurvivors #NonprofitWork Send us a text Follow Us for More Inspiration: 📸 Instagram: @erica.rawls 🎥 YouTube: Erica Rawls 📧 For inquiries and collaborations: customercare@ericarawls.com ✨ Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated with our latest episodes!

    10 min
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Welcome to Coffee with E—where great conversations meet inspiration! ☕✨ This podcast is for dreamers, go-getters, and those on a journey of self-growth. Whether you’re building a business, navigating relationships, or working on your mindset, you’ll find motivation, wisdom, and real-life stories to help you level up. Each week, we dive into topics like self-worth, mental well-being, wealth-building, leadership, and entrepreneurship—always with a mix of honesty, luxury, and a little fun. If you love deep conversations, personal growth, and a good cup of coffee, this is the podcast for you! Join me, Erica Rawls, and my guests as we keep it real, inspire action, and remind you that anything is possible if you’re willing to do the work. Subscribe now and let’s dream big together! ☕✨ Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe!📌 Follow this link and let's get social--->📧 For inquiries and collaborations, email us at: customercare@ericarawls.com

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  • Creator
    Erica Rawls
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    66
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Coffee With E
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