Mess to Millions

Erica Carrico

What if your rock bottom was actually the foundation for your empire? Welcome to Mess to Millions, the unfiltered podcast where trauma becomes triumph, breakdowns turn into breakthroughs, and pain fuels serious profit. Hosted by Erica Carrico, cancer survivor, single mom, recovering perfectionist, and proof that sometimes you have to fall apart to finally fall into place. Eight years ago, cancer gave Erica an ultimatum: change or die. What followed was her “life explosion era”: divorce, job loss, and starting over from scratch. The twist? Losing everything became the catalyst for building a multimillion-dollar purpose-driven business and helping over a million people discover that their hardest chapters can unlock their greatest comebacks. This show is for women who have survived what should have broken them, who are done with toxic positivity, and who are ready to believe their mess can become their million-dollar message. Each week, Erica goes deep into the stories we usually whisper about: childhood trauma, burnout, divorce, toxic relationships, business failures, and how to alchemize all of it into abundance. Expect raw conversations, healing strategies, business wisdom, and yes, a few tears (the good kind). Because transformation isn’t always pretty… but it is powerful. Your biggest disasters might be your most valuable education. Your deepest wounds might hold your greatest wisdom. And your story? It’s not just your superpower, it could be someone else’s survival guide. Subscribe now to Mess to Millions and join us in rewriting what success really looks like. Because your breakdown might just be your breakthrough.

  1. 5D AGO

    EP 19 - You're a Soul Having a Human Experience: Why Your Mess Is Your Mission

    I thought cancer was going to be the end of my life. But it was really when I began to live. What if your biggest struggles aren't happening TO you... but FOR you? What if your soul actually CHOSE every challenge you've faced? In this episode, I'm going deep into the spiritual foundation of everything I teach. Drawing on Wayne Dyer, Dolores Cannon, Bob Proctor, Neville Goddard, and Louise Hay, we're exploring what it really means to be a soul having a human experience. You'll hear about: 💜 The moment in 2012 that shifted everything for me 💜 Why I've never fit in at church—but feel God in the mountains 💜 How my hardest season (sleepless baby, alone in a new country) cracked me open spiritually 💜 The OG teachers who changed my life (and why I'm drawn to them) 💜 How to apply this in business—seeing failure as curriculum, not punishment 💜 7 principles for living as a soul having a human experience "Your mess is your message" isn't just a tagline. It's a spiritual truth. Your mess IS your mission. If you've ever felt like you're here for something bigger... if you've wondered WHY you've been through what you've been through... this episode is for you. 💜 Your mess is your message. Let's turn it into millions together. Get my book Awaken Your Purpose at ericacarrico.com/books And if you're ready to build a Six Figure Soul-Aligned business, learn more about my award-winning program, Soul Business Accelerator. Your Six Figure Roadmap here: https://go.ericacarrico.com/soul-business-accelerator43575332 To learn more, visit: http://www.ericacarrico.com/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: http://missionmatters.com/author/Erica-Carrico/

    20 min
  2. FEB 11

    EP 18 - Rich Girl Energy: The Identity Shift That Changed Everything

    I bought a Louis Vuitton wallet before I felt like I could afford one. Not because I'm into designer things... I live in Colorado in leggings and fleeces. But because I wanted to feel abundant every single time I opened my wallet. Here's what I learned: you have to BECOME the wealthy woman before the wealth fully shows up.  You have to embody it. You have to shift your identity. In this episode, I'm sharing how I went from a scarcity mindset (terrified of ending up in a cardboard box despite having money in the bank) to embodying true Rich Girl Energy. You'll hear about: 💜 The shift from "savings" mindset to "investing" mindset 💜 Why I invest $80K/month into my business before seeing a dollar 💜 The Louis Vuitton wallet that changed how I feel about money 💜 The moment I took $185K out for a mountain house—and didn't panic 💜 8 ways to embody Rich Girl Energy starting today 💜 Why I never say "I can't afford that" (especially to my kids) 💜 How I have HALF the savings I had 6 months ago—and feel MORE abundant If you're making money but still feel broke inside... if you're stuck in scarcity despite your bank account... if you want to actually BECOME the wealthy woman... This episode is for you. 💜 Your mess is your message. Let's turn it into millions together. Get my book Awaken Your Purpose at ericacarrico.com/books And if you're ready to build a Six Figure Soul-Aligned business, learn more about my award-winning program, Soul Business Accelerator. Your Six Figure Roadmap here: https://go.ericacarrico.com/soul-business-accelerator43575332 To learn more, visit: http://www.ericacarrico.com/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: http://missionmatters.com/author/Erica-Carrico/

    25 min
  3. FEB 4

    EP 17 - The Investments That Scared Me Into Millions - wealth is a decision

    I put $22,000 on a credit card while making $29,000 a year. My husband didn't believe in me. He didn't want me using "family money" on my business idea. So I found a 0% interest card. And I bet everything on myself. Year one: $22K revenue. Paid off the card. Year two: $113K. Quit my full-time job on my one-year anniversary. That decision is the reason I'm sitting here with a multimillion-dollar business today. In this episode, I'm sharing everything I've learned about wealth... not as theory, but as someone who's actually created it from nothing. You'll hear about: 💜 The $22K credit card bet that changed everything 💜 Why I've invested over $250K in coaches (including a $100K mastermind I couldn't even attend live) 💜 Bob Proctor's teaching on how successful people make decisions 💜 Why I don't budget and never say "I can't afford that" 💜 Taking a stand for the AND (never choosing between two things) 💜 8 strategies for creating wealth as a woman If you've been waiting for permission... waiting for perfect conditions... waiting for someone else to create your financial future... This episode is your wake-up call. You are your own lottery ticket. Your mess is your message. Let's turn it into millions together. 💜 Get my book Awaken Your Purpose at ericacarrico.com/books And if you're ready to build a Six Figure Soul-Aligned business, learn more about my award-winning program, Soul Business Accelerator. Your Six Figure Roadmap here: https://go.ericacarrico.com/soul-business-accelerator43575332 To learn more, visit: http://www.ericacarrico.com/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: http://missionmatters.com/author/Erica-Carrico/

    22 min
  4. JAN 28

    EP 16 - My $100K Mistake: The Day I Shut It All Down

    I shut down a $150,000-per-month business. On purpose. Fifteen people on my team. CEO title. Making millions. And I was absolutely miserable. I had built a team that I was working FOR instead of a team that was working for ME. And it almost broke me. In this episode, I'm sharing my full team-building journey—the good, the bad, and the $100,000 mistake I made trying to keep everyone happy. You'll hear about: 💜 Hiring my first VA after only my 2nd paid client (and why I'd do it again) 💜 Scaling to 15 team members—and why it crushed me 💜 The year I hemorrhaged money trying to keep my team happy 💜 What happened when I finally let them go (the betrayal I didn't see coming) 💜 Why I shut down a $150K/month business to realign 💜 The game-changing decision to hire a COMPANY instead of individuals 💜 What you should NEVER delegate (your medicine is non-negotiable) 💜 7 strategies for building a team that actually frees you If you're drowning in your business... if you've built a team that's draining you instead of freeing you... if you're people-pleasing your way into burnout... This episode might save you six figures and a year of your life. Your mess is your message. Let's turn it into millions together. Get my book Awaken Your Purpose at ericacarrico.com/books And if you're ready to build a Six Figure Soul-Aligned business, learn more about my award-winning program, Soul Business Accelerator. Your Six Figure Roadmap here: https://go.ericacarrico.com/soul-business-accelerator43575332 To learn more, visit: http://www.ericacarrico.com/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: http://missionmatters.com/author/Erica-Carrico/

    26 min
  5. JAN 21

    EP 15 - Your Prices Are Too Low: The Art of Charging What You're Worth

    I coached my first nine clients completely for free. Then $695. Then $999. Then $1,500. Then $2,500. Then $5,000. Now $15K-$36K for private coaching. But here's what nobody tells you: pricing isn't just about picking a number. It's about your energetic capacity to hold that number. Your vibrational frequency. Your integrity. In this episode, I'm sharing the FULL truth about pricing—the practical AND the energetic. You'll hear about: 💜 Why I'm NOT a fan of beginners going high-ticket (and the chaos it creates) 💜 The value of pro bono work when you're starting (stay in your integrity!) 💜 The energetics of money: why it needs to flow BOTH in and out 💜 How to know when it's time to raise your prices (hint: resentment) 💜 What "vibrational frequency" has to do with your pricing 💜 Why being TOO CHEAP can actually repel your ideal clients 💜 9 strategies for raising your prices the RIGHT way If you've been told to "just charge more" but something feels off... if you want to understand the energy behind pricing, not just the tactics... This episode will change how you think about money in your business. Your mess is your message. Let's turn it into millions together. 💜 Get my book Awaken Your Purpose at ericacarrico.com/books And if you're ready to build a Six Figure Soul-Aligned business, learn more about my award-winning program, Soul Business Accelerator. Your Six Figure Roadmap here: https://go.ericacarrico.com/soul-business-accelerator43575332 To learn more, visit: http://www.ericacarrico.com/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: http://missionmatters.com/author/Erica-Carrico/

    25 min
  6. JAN 14

    EP 14 - Spiritual AND Rich: Why You Don't Have to Choose

    I used to think I had to choose. Spiritual or successful. Purpose-driven or profitable. Heart-centered or wealthy. Like somehow wanting money would contaminate my mission. Like charging what I'm worth would make me less aligned. That belief kept me broke for years. And it wasn't even mine. In this episode, I'm dismantling the lie that spirituality and wealth are opposites—and making the case for why they're actually meant to go together. You'll hear about: 💜 The religious messages that programmed my money beliefs 💜 Why I used to apologize for my prices and give everything away 💜 The reframe that changed everything: "What if making money IS part of my spiritual path?" 💜 Why poverty isn't spiritual and broke isn't holy 💜 How I integrate spirituality INTO my business (not separate from it) 💜 6 strategies for building wealth without losing your soul If you've ever felt guilty about wanting money... if you've been told spiritual people shouldn't care about wealth... if you think you have to choose between your soul and your success... This episode is your permission slip to stop choosing. Your mess is your message. Let's turn it into millions together. 💜 Get my book Awaken Your Purpose at ericacarrico.com/books And if you're ready to build a Six Figure Soul-Aligned business, learn more about my award-winning program, Soul Business Accelerator. Your Six Figure Roadmap here: https://go.ericacarrico.com/soul-business-accelerator43575332 To learn more, visit: http://www.ericacarrico.com/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: http://missionmatters.com/author/Erica-Carrico/

    20 min
  7. JAN 7

    EP 13 - Becoming Mom and Mogul: The Truth About Single Motherhood and Building an Empire

    My daughter said something to me the other day that stopped me in my tracks: "Mom, you're a stay-at-home mom, right??" I run a multimillion-dollar business. I've been in Forbes. I wrote a book.  And my daughter thinks I'm a stay-at-home mom. That, my loves, is the goal. In this episode, I'm sharing exactly how I designed my business to work FOR my life as a mom... not the other way around. No more choosing between your kids and your calling. You'll hear about: 💜 What my life looked like before: 25 private clients, 6-month waitlist, drowning while going through a divorce 💜 Why I don't believe in "balance"—I believe in DESIGN 💜 How I restructured from private clients to a group program (and why it was terrifying) 💜 My non-negotiable work hours: after school drop-off, done by 3:30 pickup 💜 Why I hired help at home but NOT a nanny—and the difference that makes 💜 What my kids are learning by watching me build this way If you've been told you have to choose between success and presence... if you're a slave to your own business... if you want your kids to see a different reality of what a successful woman looks like... This episode is your permission slip to design something different. Your mess is your message. Let's turn it into millions together. 💜 Get my book Awaken Your Purpose at ericacarrico.com/books And if you're ready to build a Six Figure Soul-Aligned business, learn more about my award-winning program, Soul Business Accelerator. Your Six Figure Roadmap here: https://go.ericacarrico.com/soul-business-accelerator43575332 To learn more, visit: http://www.ericacarrico.com/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: http://missionmatters.com/author/Erica-Carrico/

    15 min
  8. 12/31/2025

    EP 12 - The Money You Won't Let Yourself Have

    The first time I hit a six-figure month, I got physically sick. Not from stress. From receiving. My body couldn't handle having that much money. Because somewhere deep inside, I didn't believe I was allowed to have it. We talk a lot about how to MAKE money. But nobody talks about why we push it away once it comes. Why we sabotage. Why we spend it as fast as we earn it. Why we feel guilty for having more than others. This episode goes there. You'll hear about: 💜 Why I used to spend money as fast as it came in (and the real reason behind it) 💜 The guilt and shame I carried about having nice things 💜 The fear of success that was even bigger than my fear of failure 💜 How to reframe what money actually is (hint: it's not evil) 💜 Why most women are terrible at receiving—and how to practice 💜 6 practical strategies to stop blocking abundance and start holding wealth If you're making money but can't seem to keep it... if you feel guilty every time something good happens... if you secretly believe having wealth makes you a bad person... This episode is your permission slip to receive. Your mess is your message. Let's turn it into millions together. 💜 Get my book Awaken Your Purpose at ericacarrico.com/books And if you're ready to build a Six Figure Soul-Aligned business, learn more about my award-winning program, Soul Business Accelerator. Your Six Figure Roadmap here: https://go.ericacarrico.com/soul-business-accelerator43575332 To learn more, visit: http://www.ericacarrico.com/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: http://missionmatters.com/author/Erica-Carrico/

    24 min

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What if your rock bottom was actually the foundation for your empire? Welcome to Mess to Millions, the unfiltered podcast where trauma becomes triumph, breakdowns turn into breakthroughs, and pain fuels serious profit. Hosted by Erica Carrico, cancer survivor, single mom, recovering perfectionist, and proof that sometimes you have to fall apart to finally fall into place. Eight years ago, cancer gave Erica an ultimatum: change or die. What followed was her “life explosion era”: divorce, job loss, and starting over from scratch. The twist? Losing everything became the catalyst for building a multimillion-dollar purpose-driven business and helping over a million people discover that their hardest chapters can unlock their greatest comebacks. This show is for women who have survived what should have broken them, who are done with toxic positivity, and who are ready to believe their mess can become their million-dollar message. Each week, Erica goes deep into the stories we usually whisper about: childhood trauma, burnout, divorce, toxic relationships, business failures, and how to alchemize all of it into abundance. Expect raw conversations, healing strategies, business wisdom, and yes, a few tears (the good kind). Because transformation isn’t always pretty… but it is powerful. Your biggest disasters might be your most valuable education. Your deepest wounds might hold your greatest wisdom. And your story? It’s not just your superpower, it could be someone else’s survival guide. Subscribe now to Mess to Millions and join us in rewriting what success really looks like. Because your breakdown might just be your breakthrough.