In this episode of the Avoiding Average podcast, host Susan Gates interviews Erika Taylor Beck, founder of Authentic Foundations and host of the Leadership in Real Life & Stumbling Forward podcasts. Erika shares her journey of corporate careers to entrepreneurship, discussing the challenges of job loss, identity crisis, and the importance of self-discovery. She emphasizes the significance of leadership, emotional intelligence, and the need for supportive work cultures. Erika also reflects on her spiritual awakening and the lessons learned through her transition to starting her own business, highlighting the importance of community and networking in this journey.

Erika can be found at Authentic.Foundations on Instagram and Threads, on LinkedIn at Erika R. Taylor-Beck, and on her website: www.authenticfoundations.podia.com

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Erica Taylor Beck

01:14 Navigating Job Loss and Identity Crisis

08:45 The Transition to Self-Discovery

10:39 Spiritual Awakening and Self-Worth

21:35 Connecting Spirituality and Leadership

27:14 Developing Future Leaders

29:10 Navigating Communication and Leadership Dynamics

33:02 The Challenges of Entrepreneurship

39:09 Lessons Learned from Starting a Business

40:55 The Power of Podcasting and Networking

48:03 Authenticity in Sharing Experiences