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I had someone ask me recently:"What are you actually scared of?"And it made me realise something...I'm scared all the time.Not because I'm doing something wrong.Because I'm constantly building, creating and stepping into bigger rooms.In this episode, I share why fear has become one of my greatest teachers, how I've stopped seeing it as something to avoid, and why the opportunities you're dreaming about are almost always hiding on the other side of uncertainty.If you've been waiting to feel confident before making your next move, this conversation is exactly what you need.In this episode:• why confidence doesn't come before courage• how to use fear as fuel instead of letting it stop you• why uncertainty is part of creating anything meaningful• the mindset shift that helps you focus on possibility instead of worst-case scenariosYou don't need to eliminate fear.You simply need to stop believing it means you shouldn't go for 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/bookAlso available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and all major audiobook platforms.📩 GROW YOUR FANBASELearn 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 TABLEMy high-level mentorship for ambitious women ready to build visibility, influence and lasting success.https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-queens-table/✨ THE NEXT LEVELBuild your confidence, audience and income.https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-next-level/🎤 BOOK ERIKA TO SPEAKFor conferences, corporate events, leadership programs and women's events across Australia and the USA.https://thequeenofconfidence.com/speaking/📲 FOLLOW ERIKAInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thequeenofconfidence/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-cramer-queenconfidence/Websitehttps://thequeenofconfidence.comTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thequeenofconfidence👑 LISTEN TO THE CONFIDENCE CHRONICLESSpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/2MUxtupRLNGB8cuNC9mwXIApple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-confidence-chronicles/id1439434022YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@thequeenofconfidenceAll podcast platformshttps://thequeenofconfidence.com/podcast/🙏🏽 LOVED THIS EPISODE?Subscribe, leave a review and share this episode with someone who's ready to stop letting fear make their decisions.Chapters00:00:00 Fear Can Become Your Greatest Teacher00:00:20 Welcome to the Confidence Chronicles: Stand in Who You Are00:01:17 My Face Hurts From Smiling: Everything Is Finally Working Out00:02:30 I'm Always Scared: The Truth About Living in Fear00:03:06 Confidence Feels Like Shit: The Reality of Chasing Your Dreams00:03:50 Born and Raised in Uncertainty: My Beautiful Relationship With the Unknown00:04:52 Life Is Unknown: The Whole Thing Is a Question Mark00:06:19 Your Brain Is Amazing at Being Right: Stop Looking for the Bad00:08:22 Fear and Excitement Feel the Same: Choose Your Story00:08:53 We're Going to America: Embracing Possibility Everywhere00:10:13 I Was Petrified of My TEDx Talk: Using Fear to Fuel You00:10:37 What If Everything You Want Comes True?00:11:50 There Is No One on Planet Earth That Isn't Scared of Something00:13:22 Let Your Fear Fuel You, Not Freeze You00:13:38 You Want a Big Life? Buckle Up, It's Going to Be Petrifying00:14:23 See You in Boston: FFFCon 2026

Last night, something happened with my son that I'll never forget.What started as tears over something seemingly small turned into one of the most healing moments I've ever experienced as a mother.Not just for him.For me.As someone who grew up with trauma, I realised in that moment I wasn't just parenting my son. I was re-parenting the little girl inside of me who never had someone help her process her emotions.It reminded me that every therapy session, every difficult conversation, every tear, every breakthrough and every piece of healing work I've done over the years wasn't just changing my life.It was changing the way my children experience theirs.If you're a parent, or you're doing the work to heal from your own childhood, I hope this episode reminds you that your healing matters more than you know.In this episode:• the emotional moment that completely shifted the way I saw my own healing• why regulating your nervous system is one of the greatest gifts you can give your children• how breaking generational patterns happens in everyday parenting moments• the lesson that left me crying in the shower with gratitudeIf this episode resonated with you, send it to another parent who needs this reminder.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/bookAmazon, Barnes & Noble or any audiobook app📩 GROW YOUR FANBASELearn 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 TableMy high-level mentorship for women ready to step into leadership, visibility and legacy.→ https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-queens-table/✨ The Next LevelBuild your confidence, audience and income.→ https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-next-level/🎤 BOOK ERIKA TO SPEAKFor keynotes, corporate events and women's leadership conferences in Australia and the USA:https://thequeenofconfidence.com/speaking/📲 FOLLOW ERIKAInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thequeenofconfidence/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-cramer-queenconfidence/Websitehttps://thequeenofconfidence.com/about/TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thequeenofconfidence👑 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE TO THE CONFIDENCE CHRONICLESSpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/2MUxtupRLNGB8cuNC9mwXIApple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-confidence-chronicles/id1439434022YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWtf2VIsUYg-vkERa16r_VcFNz3Bt6kLIAll platformshttps://thequeenofconfidence.com/podcast/🙏🏽 ENJOYED THIS EPISODE?Please subscribe so you never miss one. It takes 30 seconds and it means everything to us!Chapters00:00:00 The Generational Trauma We're Not Passing Down00:00:23 Welcome to the Confidence Chronicles: Stand in Who You Are00:01:20 A Self-Acknowledgement Cry in the Shower00:02:29 Why Nervous System Regulation Matters for Parents00:04:36 The World Cup Wake-Up Calls: When Parenting Gets Real00:07:48 The Meltdown Moment: When Your Kid Is Full of Anger00:12:10 Nobody Ever Taught Me How to Process Anger00:10:41 Holding Space for My Son to Release His Anger00:11:41 Underneath Anger Is Sadness: The Breakthrough00:13:44 Breath Work, Tapping, and Settling the Nervous System00:16:12 Your Internal Work Is the Gift You Give Your Children00:18:28 They Model Who You Are Being, Not What You Say
You don't build a powerful personal brand by waiting until you feel confident.You build it by being audacious enough to show up while you're still scared.In this episode, I'm sharing why audacity, not confidence, is the real reason some people create incredible opportunities while everyone else stays stuck waiting to feel ready.If you've been holding yourself back because you're worried about what people think, you're second-guessing yourself, or you're waiting for the "perfect" time, this conversation is for you.Your personal brand isn't built by playing it safe.It's built one brave decision at a time.We talk about:why audacity is the real foundation of a powerful personal brandhow to become magnetic by showing up before you feel readywhat it actually feels like to build confidence in real timewhy your biggest opportunities are waiting on the other side of courageIf you're ready to become impossible to ignore, this episode is for you.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/bookAmazon, 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 TableMy high-level mentorship for women ready to step into leadership, visibility and legacy.→ https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-queens-table/✨ The Next LevelBuild 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?Please subscribe so you never miss one. It takes 30 seconds and it means everything to us!Chapters00:00:00 The Most Audacious Person Always Wins00:00:14 Welcome to the Confidence Chronicles: Stand in Who You Are00:01:08 Audacity Means You're Scared as Hell But Doing It Anyway00:02:29 Introducing the Audacious Personal Brand Masterclass00:03:26 You Are That Big Sister Slapping You Around With Love00:04:18 Every Opportunity Starts With Having the Audacity00:05:02 Confidence Feels Like Shit: The Reality of Audacity00:05:45 Five Minutes Before Every Stage: The Nervous Reality00:06:18 Audacity Happens Before the Moment Arrives00:07:05 The Day I Meet Tony Robbins: I'm Going to Vomit and Die00:09:48 You Already Have a Personal Brand00:11:16 When You're Audacious, You're Magnetic00:11:36 Your Personal Brand Is Built One Brave Decision at a Time00:12:33 I Don't Give a Fuck What You Think About Me00:13:09 Do What You Can: Starting My Podcast in My Car00:13:28 Go Left When Everybody's Going Right00:14:27 Have the Audacity to Be Who the Fuck You Are00:15:05 Category of One Energy: How to Cut Through the Noise00:15:51 Someone Doesn't Like You? Who Gives a Fuck?00:16:08 You Swear Too Much: Yeah Bitch, I Swear in My Intro00:16:55 Say It With the Most Audacity and We Will Follow00:17:57 Come to the Personal Brand Masterclass: Comment the Word Brand00:18:23 The Number One Thing We're Missing: Permission to Be Audacious00:18:50 The Internet Be Lying: It's Nerve-Wracking00:19:40 Audacity Is a Decision You Make00:20:07 How Are You Different? That's When You Start Attracting Everything00:21:05 Thank You for Listening: Share This With a Woman Who Needs It
If You're Over 40, You Need to Hear ThisIf you've found yourself wondering whether you're still relevant, whether you've been left behind or whether younger creators have something you don't, this episode is your reminder.Your experience isn't a disadvantage. It's your greatest competitive edge.Erika shares why so many women over 40 lose confidence online, how comparison steals your power, and why your lived experience is something no trend, algorithm or AI can ever replace.We talk about:why so many women over 40 are questioning their confidencethe hidden cost of comparing yourself to younger creatorshow to reconnect with your experience, wisdom and authoritywhy your next chapter can become your biggest one yetIf you're over 40 and building a business, changing careers or stepping into a new season of life, this episode will remind you exactly who you are.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/bookAmazon, 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 TableMy high-level mentorship for women ready to step into leadership, visibility and legacy.→ https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-queens-table/✨ The Next LevelBuild 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?Please subscribe so you never miss one. It takes 30 seconds and it means everything to us!Chapters00:00:00 The Comparison Crisis: Why Women Over 40 Are Second-Guessing Themselves00:00:36 Welcome to the Confidence Chronicles: This One's For You If You're Over 4000:01:57 Feeling 28 at 43: Refusing to Believe in Age Limitations00:02:42 What You're Really Comparing: Experience vs. Confidence00:04:37 This Is Not a New Problem: Every Generation Faces This00:07:06 You Forgot What You Built: Remember Who You Are00:09:09 The Internet Rewards Loud, But Business Rewards Trust00:12:04 Stop Outsourcing Your Authority to Younger People00:14:34 You Are a Category of One: Stop Asking How to Be Like Her00:18:25 Midlife Reinvention: Who Am I Now and What's Important?00:21:08 Am I Relevant? The Question You Should Be Asking Instead00:22:46 Your Experience Is Yours Alone: Nobody Can Take That Away00:24:06 Get High on Your Own Supply: Remember Who You Are
Have you ever looked at someone online and wondered why they're so much further ahead than you?In this episode, Erika shares why comparison is one of the fastest ways to destroy your confidence and why most of us are comparing completely different lives without even realising it.From age and motherhood to money, support systems and life experience, there are countless factors we never see behind someone's success. Yet we compare ourselves anyway.This conversation is a reminder to stop measuring your life against someone else's timeline and start focusing on building your own.We talk about:why comparison without context is keeping you stuckthe hidden factors you're forgetting every time you compare yourselfhow social media distorts success and fuels self-doubtpractical ways to come back to your own lane and rebuild confidenceIf you've been feeling behind lately, this episode will help you see yourself, and your journey, differently.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/bookAmazon, Barnes & Noble or any audiobook 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 TableMy high-level mentorship for women ready to step into leadership, visibility and legacy.→ https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-queens-table/✨ The Next LevelBuild 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?Please subscribe so you never miss one. It takes 30 seconds and it means everything to us!
Everyone is telling you to move faster.Scale faster.Launch more.Post more.Do more.But after building a multi-seven-figure business, I learned that the biggest breakthroughs didn't happen while I was moving faster. They happened when I slowed down long enough to build the foundations that could actually support the next level.In this episode, I share one of the hardest business lessons I've learned, why slowing down isn't failure, and how creating strong systems, boundaries and alignment can become the greatest growth strategy you'll ever implement.In this episode:• Why slowing down can accelerate your growth• The mistake ambitious entrepreneurs make when scaling• What to focus on before chasing the next opportunity• How to build a business that actually supports your lifeIf you've been feeling stuck, overwhelmed or like you've lost your momentum, this episode will change the way you think about growth.👇 Let me know in the comments:What's one area of your business or life that needs stronger foundations before you chase the next goal?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/bookAmazon, Barnes & Noble or any audiobook app📩 GROW YOUR FANBASELearn 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 TableMy high-level mentorship for women ready to step into leadership, visibility and legacy.→ https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-queens-table/✨ The Next LevelBuild your confidence, audience and income.→ https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-next-level/🎤 BOOK ERIKA TO SPEAKFor 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/→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-cramer-queenconfidence/→ Website: https://thequeenofconfidence.com/about/→ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thequeenofconfidence👑 LISTEN TO THE CONFIDENCE CHRONICLES→ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2MUxtupRLNGB8cuNC9mwXI→ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-confidence-chronicles/id1439434022→ All platforms: https://thequeenofconfidence.com/podcast/👍 If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, like this video and share it with someone who's building something big. Your support helps us reach more women ready to lead with confidence.Chapters00:00:00 When Everything Slips Through the Cracks: The Reality of Going Too Fast00:00:58 Welcome to the Confidence Chronicles: Stand in Who You Are00:01:52 The Hardest Year: Behind the Scenes of Building a Business00:02:45 From Dead Broke to Audacious Belief: The Power of Purpose00:04:24 The Conversation That Changed Everything: We Need to Slow Down00:05:51 Structure: The Word of the Year That Wasn't Exciting00:07:02 The Queen Bee Role: Getting Out of Every Department00:07:26 Adding University Placement to the Mix: Perfect Timing or Chaos?00:08:50 Learning Your Energy Type: Why Being Home Doesn't Work for Everyone00:10:11 Seeing the Gaps: What Slowing Down Revealed About the Business00:10:41 Too Dramatic or Too Real? From 500 Miles an Hour to Double Brakes00:11:53 The 10-80-10 Process: A Game-Changing Framework for Founders00:13:45 Organizing Everything: Notion, Google Drive, and House Cleaning00:14:42 Sales Over Content: Reorganizing Priorities That Actually Matter00:15:36 Cleaning Up the Client Journey: Funnels, Emails, and Simplification00:16:01 When You're Bored, Make Your Business Better: The Unsexy Work00:16:37 Coming Out of the Cave: WD-40 on My Joints and Cleaning Cobwebs00:18:49 Slow Down to Speed Up: The Arrow Analogy That Explains Everything00:19:28 Trust the Process: Less Pressure, More Intention, More Wisdom00:19:54 You Can't Achieve Big Dreams with Chaos: The Hard Truth00:20:15 Your Dream Has Your Name on It: Nobody's Taking It Away00:21:00 Get Off Your Phone: Your Brain Is More Messed Up Than You Realize00:21:42 It's Not Always Roses and Flowers: The Real Behind the Scenes
What happens when the thing you've been praying for finally arrives?In this deeply personal episode, I share the reality of receiving one of the biggest opportunities of my career and the unexpected emotions that came with it.Because while social media loves to celebrate success, very few people talk about the sacrifices, guilt, sadness, and complexity that can show up when your dreams start becoming reality.This conversation is about ambition, motherhood, purpose, sacrifice, and learning how to hold joy and grief at the same time.We talk about:the side of success most people never talk aboutwhy getting what you want can bring unexpected emotionshow to navigate guilt when your dreams impact the people you lovethe reality of sacrifice, ambition, and building an extraordinary lifeIf you're building something meaningful, chasing a big dream, or feeling torn between what you want and who you love, this episode is for you.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/bookAmazon, 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 TableMy high-level mentorship for women ready to step into leadership, visibility and legacy.→ https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-queens-table/✨ The Next LevelBuild 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?Please subscribe so you never miss one. It takes 30 seconds and it means everything to us!
What if the biggest thing standing between you and the life you want... is you?In this episode, I'm breaking down what it really means to become unstoppable, and why success has far less to do with talent, strategy, or luck than most people think.Inspired by my Becoming Unstoppable masterclass, this conversation explores the hidden ways women hold themselves back, the stories that keep them stuck, and what it actually takes to move through fear, rejection, self-doubt, and visibility blocks.Because the truth is, nobody is stopping you.The question is: are you willing to stop stopping yourself?We talk about:the hidden ways you're getting in your own way without realizing itwhy fear of rejection, criticism and visibility keeps so many women stuckthe mindset shift that helps you keep going when things get hardwhat self-trust, self-leadership and resilience actually look like in real lifeIf you've been feeling stuck, playing small, waiting for permission, or questioning yourself, this episode is your reminder that the next level version of you already exists.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/bookAmazon, 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 TableMy high-level mentorship for women ready to step into leadership, visibility and legacy.→ https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-queens-table/✨ The Next LevelBuild 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?Please subscribe so you never miss one. It takes 30 seconds and it means everything to us!

Join me for Paid To Speak on July 8th - apply here: https://thequeenofconfidence.com/paid-to-speak/Resources mentioned on this episode:How to Get More Speaking Gigs Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-confidence-chronicles/id1439434022?i=1000771404374Ready to Build your X-factor and stand out from the crowd? Watch my Stand Out Personal Brand masterclass here: https://courses.thequeenofconfidence.com/offers/7UiNB2x9/checkout—This episode is for you if you want to become a paid speaker.Most people think getting on stage is the goal. It isn't.The stage is just the beginning.In this episode, I pull back the curtain on the business of speaking, what actually gets you booked, how speakers make money beyond their speaker fee, and why some people leave an event with applause while others leave with clients, opportunities, and long-term impact.If you've ever dreamed of speaking on stages, landing TEDx talks, getting booked for conferences, or building authority through speaking, this conversation is for you.We talk about:what event organisers are really looking for in a speakerwhy personal branding matters more than your speaking skillshow one free speaking gig generated over $70,000the business systems every speaker needs behind the scenesWhether you're a coach, consultant, entrepreneur, thought leader or aspiring speaker, this episode will completely change how you think about getting paid to speak.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/bookAmazon, Barnes & Noble or any audio book app♟️ The Queen's TableMy high-level mentorship for women ready to step into leadership, visibility and legacy.→ https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-queens-table/✨ The Next LevelBuild 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?Please subscribe so you never miss one. It takes 30 seconds and it means everything to us!Chapters00:00:00 The Most Requested Topic00:02:04 How to Get Paid to Speak00:03:37 Speaking Is an Opportunity, Not Just a Paycheck00:05:13 The Business Behind Speaking: What No One Tells You00:07:49 The 70K Speaking fee00:09:20 Speaker Fees Breakdown: Australia vs United States00:11:49 Your Personal Brand Is Everything: Be Memorable or Be Forgotten00:12:25 Speaker Assets You Must Have: Reels, Websites, and Visibility00:13:11 The More You Speak, The More You Speak00:14:08 Build Your Ecosystem First00:17:54 The Backend That Made 20K00:21:02 Why You Can't Copy and Paste Your Talks00:23:05 Make Your Audience Feel Something: Interaction and Impact00:23:57 The Longevity Game: What Happens After You Leave the Stage00:26:22 Three Pillars of Paid Speaking: Brand, Business, and Mindset00:27:08 You're Here to Serve, Not to Look Cool00:28:18 Join me at Paid to Speak
You cannot manifest what you want when you feel like sh*t.Well, technically you can, but you'll probably keep manifesting more of what you don't want.In this episode, I'm joined by my husband Hamish to have an honest conversation about manifestation, alignment, energy, and what it really takes to create the life, business, relationships, and opportunities you want.When you're operating from stress, scarcity, frustration, overwhelm, or fear, it's easy to fall into the trap of forcing outcomes instead of becoming the person capable of receiving them.In this episode, we discuss:why you can't create abundance from a place of lackwhat to do when life feels heavy and nothing seems to be workinghow to become the version of you who already has what you wantthe balance between surrender, trust and taking actionThis conversation will challenge the way you think about manifestation and remind you that sometimes the biggest shifts happen when you stop forcing and start trusting.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/bookAmazon, 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 TableMy high-level mentorship for women ready to step into leadership, visibility and legacy.→ https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-queens-table/✨ The Next LevelBuild 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/@thequeenofconfidenceChapters00:00:00 Why You Can't Manifest When You Feel Like Sh*t00:02:28 The Energy of Your Home Impacts Your Business: Working as a Couple00:03:42 You Can't Attract from Chaos: Why Pushing Through Shitty Feelings Doesn't Work00:05:17 When Working Harder Makes Things Worse00:06:46 Hamish's Three-Step Formula: Detach, Journal, and Breathwork00:08:09 The Information Overload Problem: Why You're Taking Advice That Doesn't Apply to You00:09:33 Getting Back to Center: Meditation, Breath Work, and Creative Journaling00:13:00 What Erika Does When She Feels Like Sh*t: Crying, Venting, and Getting It Out00:21:48 The Danger of Doomscrolling: Stop Researching and Start Creating00:22:39 Exercise, Sleep, and Self-Care: The Foundation of Feeling Good00:25:08 The Sexiest Part: Hamish's Manifestation Process Explained00:27:48 Envisioning Your Reality as a Player of One00:29:35 The Peter Pan Principle of Manifestation00:30:27 From Head to Body: Feeling It, Not Just Thinking It00:32:37 Your Body Doesn't Know the Difference: Living the Vision Now00:34:48 The Open-Eye Meditation: Walking Around as the Version Who Already Has It00:36:06 Shifting Your Identity: Be the Person Who Already Has What You Want00:41:30 The Lottery Exercise: What Would You Do If You Won 22 Million Dollars Right Now?00:40:46 You Got to Be Fucking Good: The Vessel Has to Feel Good First