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Empower Her with Morgan & Erika
Hosted by Erika Westcott · EN
Join Morgan & Erika as we encourage, educate and empower others to be their real authentic selves.
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2 Years Later: It Wasn’t Perfect…But It Worked Anyway
Mar 1900:31:13Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailTwo years ago, we hit record on our very first episode… sitting in a car, not knowing what we were doing—just knowing we needed to start.And if you’ve been with us for a while, you know… we really did record that first episode in the car 😂So for our 2-year anniversary, we went right back to where it all began—parked at the gym, hitting record again, just like we did on day one.And this time, we couldn’t help but sit in that moment and reflect.On how much we’ve grown.On everything we’ve learned.On the people we’ve met and the stories that have touched our lives—right here in our small town 🤍What we thought back then was “not doing it right”… ended up being the very reason we started at all.This episode is about courage, consistency, and what happens when you stop waiting for perfect and just take the step.Because looking back now, we can say it with confidence:It wasn’t perfect… and that’s exactly why it worked.Thanks for listening to Empower Her with Morgan & Erika.Remember—you don’t have to be perfect to start, just take the step.Share this with a friend and hit subscribe to keep growing with us 🤍
Transcribe →Stepping Back to Step Forward - with Leigh Ellen Brummerhoff
Jan 3100:58:25Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailHow motherhood, creativity, and courage led to building The Ribbon House.In this episode of Empower Her with Morgan & Erika, we welcome back Leigh Ellen Brummerhoff, owner of The Ribbon House and a gifted creator with an extraordinary eye for beauty. Leigh Ellen shares her journey of stepping away from corporate executive leadership to work remotely, be present in motherhood, and follow a creative nudge that turned into a thriving business Leigh Ellen’s story is a beautiful example of what can happen when you recognize a very specific, God-given gift, honor it, and allow it to grow. Through The Ribbon House, she’s now connecting with women across multiple states—while quietly encouraging others who carry creative gifts and subtle dreams to believe those gifts may be meant for more.Visit The Ribbon House https://www.the-ribbonhouse.com/https://www.tiktok.com/@the.ribbonhouse?_r=1&_t=ZP-93WuSG6OYCEThanks for listening to Empower Her with Morgan & Erika.Remember—you don’t have to be perfect to start, just take the step.Share this with a friend and hit subscribe to keep growing with us 🤍
Transcribe →How to FLOURISH in 2026 - with Michelle T Johnson
Jan 1200:51:55Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIn this episode, we sit down with God-fearing wife, grandmother, and intentional living advocate Michelle Johnson. What started as a conversation about her beautiful new journal Flourish turned into a Spirit-led discussion full of hope, peace, and wisdom straight from the Word. Michelle’s passion for the Lord and her insight into family, marriage, and intentional faith will leave you feeling encouraged and deeply rooted in truth.Michelle Johnson is a local business owner and co-author of From Brazen to Bombshell. She pours grace, passion, and biblical wisdom into everything she does, and this conversation feels less like an interview and more like time spent with a trusted friend guided by the Holy Spirit.In This Episode We Talk About:• Living intentionally with God each day• The heart behind Flourish—an intentional journal for your walk with the Lord• Faith and wisdom in marriage and parenting• How spending time in the Word changes everyday lifeConnect with Michelle:🌐 Visit Michelle at: https://www.michelletjohnson.com/Resources Mentioned:Flourish Intentional Journal – available through Michelle’s websiteFrom Brazen to Bombshell – co-author creditThanks for listening to Empower Her with Morgan & Erika.Remember—you don’t have to be perfect to start, just take the step.Share this with a friend and hit subscribe to keep growing with us 🤍
Transcribe →2025 In Review- Reflections with Morgan & Erika
Dec 2900:25:56Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThis final episode of 2025 feels like sitting on the couch with your best friends at the end of a wild, beautiful year. We’re looking back on the word each of us chose to guide our year, how those words showed up in real life (in the sweet moments and the “Jesus take the wheel” ones), and the ways we were stretched, challenged, refined, and strengthened along the way. We’ll talk about growth that didn’t always feel glamorous, unexpected blessings, the lessons we didn’t see coming, and the goodness that found us right when we needed it.As we close the chapter on this year, we’re also looking ahead with excitement—because 2026 is already shaping up to be powerful. We’ve got some incredible go-getters lined up to join us…women who are passionate, bold, faithful, resilient, and ready to pour into you in big ways.If you’re closing out this year grateful, exhausted, hopeful, or all three at once, you’re in good company. Here’s to what this year taught us, to the courage it took to live it, and to stepping into a new one with faith, joy, purpose, and a whole lot of grace.Morgan Lavender & Erika Westcott Gadsden ALThanks for listening to Empower Her with Morgan & Erika.Remember—you don’t have to be perfect to start, just take the step.Share this with a friend and hit subscribe to keep growing with us 🤍
Transcribe →When The Holidays Feel Complicated-with Dana Crook
Dec 1500:53:29Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThe holidays can be joyful—and also emotionally complicated. Today, we welcome back Dana Crook, counselor and owner of Village Counseling, to share practical strategies for navigating difficult family dynamics, heavy emotions, and unmet expectations. Dana offers perspective shifts and simple tools to help you protect your peace and find moments of joy, even when the season feels hard. This is a comforting, honest conversation you’ll want in your ears during the holidays. Like what you hear? Please rate and share! Morgan Lavender & Erika Westcott, Gadsden Al Thanks for listening to Empower Her with Morgan & Erika.Remember—you don’t have to be perfect to start, just take the step.Share this with a friend and hit subscribe to keep growing with us 🤍
Transcribe →Leadership Lessons that Met Us Right Where We Are- from Highlands College Leadership Conference
Dec 400:35:31Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWe came back from the Highlands Leadership Conference with our brains full, our hearts poked, and our distractions officially called out. After hearing from John Maxwell, Chris Hodges, and Ryan Leak, we suddenly have… traction. Or at least we’re trying.This episode is us sorting through what hit home—legacy that walks, leadership that lasts, and the gentle reminder that learning doesn’t stop just because life gets loud. We’re laughing at ourselves, challenging ourselves, and inviting you into the process with us.Grab your coffee. Or your Diet Coke. Let’s talk about becoming women who leave something that matters—without losing our sanity in the meantime.Thanks for listening to Empower Her with Morgan & Erika.Remember—you don’t have to be perfect to start, just take the step.Share this with a friend and hit subscribe to keep growing with us 🤍
Transcribe →Are struggles in life shaping you for something bigger? With Kerri Griffin
Oct 2800:54:58Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThis week, we sit down with the radiant and resilient Kerri Griffin — breast cancer survivor, mom, and fashion-loving hype girl at The Willow Tree Gadsden. Kerri opens up about her cancer journey with refreshing honesty, laughter, and a spark that never dimmed. From chemo chairs to closet makeovers, she reminds us that joy and grit can coexist — and that faith and humor make one unstoppable combo. Her love for family, friends, and fun shines through every word, and we know you’ll feel her warmth the moment you hit playThanks for listening to Empower Her with Morgan & Erika.Remember—you don’t have to be perfect to start, just take the step.Share this with a friend and hit subscribe to keep growing with us 🤍
Transcribe →From Bedside to Business: The IV League Hydration Story with Jessica Glover
Oct 1300:59:05Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThis week on Empower Her with Morgan & Erika , we sit down with a guest who proves that healing hearts and helping hands can go far beyond the hospital walls.Jessica Glover is a board-certified nurse practitioner specializing in mental health, and she’s also the inspiring owner of IV League Hydration Health & Wellness LLC , a wellness company helping people feel their best from the inside out.In this episode, she shares how her deep medical background and a very personal experience sparked a mission to bring hydration and hope to others. You’ll hear how she turned compassion into a company — and how she continues to bridge modern medicine with whole-body wellness.This conversation is equal parts education, inspiration, and motivation — and it might just leave you reaching for your water bottle! Check out The IV League Hydration here! https://ivleague-hydration.com/Thanks for listening to Empower Her with Morgan & Erika.Remember—you don’t have to be perfect to start, just take the step.Share this with a friend and hit subscribe to keep growing with us 🤍
Transcribe →Biblical Women, Bold Leadership: A Conversation with Mayor Dana Snyder
Sep 1800:47:04Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIn this episode of Empower Her with Morgan & Erika, we’re joined once again by Mayor Dana Snyder of Southside. She’s no stranger to leadership, and her insight adds so much to our conversation about women in the Bible who led with courage and strength—like Lydia, Deborah, Ruth, and Rahab. We focus less on their titles and more on the qualities that made them stand out, and the theme that rises to the top is determination. From the pages of Scripture to the realities of today, this episode is all about leading with grit, grace, and perseverance.Thanks for listening to Empower Her with Morgan & Erika.Remember—you don’t have to be perfect to start, just take the step.Share this with a friend and hit subscribe to keep growing with us 🤍
Transcribe →Beauty from Ashes (Part 2): Erika’s Story
Aug 2900:38:06Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIn this episode, Erika shares how learning to make decisions that honor God and who we want to be has the power to transform our lives. She opens up about the beauty and challenge of forgiveness, the lessons she’s learned in lonely seasons, and how those times drew her into deeper trust.Erika reminds us that God doesn’t just want to be part of our lives—He wants to be our closest friend. Her story is an invitation to lean on Him when the path feels uncertain and discover the freedom that comes when we let Him lead.Thanks for listening to Empower Her with Morgan & Erika.Remember—you don’t have to be perfect to start, just take the step.Share this with a friend and hit subscribe to keep growing with us 🤍
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