What happens after tragedy, after the funeral, after the headlines fade, and after everyone else returns to their lives?
Award-winning author, speaker, retired paramedic, psychology student, and Miss Classic Colorado 2026 Teri Busse joins Erica on Get Rooted Radio for an honest conversation about Living in the After.
After the unexpected death of her husband and the devastating murder of her son, Teri faced the unimaginable task of rebuilding a life she never expected to live. She shares how losing her husband changed her life, while losing her son changed what she chose to do with it. Together, Erica and Teri explore grief without an expiration date, resilience without toxic positivity, and the difference between simply surviving and intentionally creating a meaningful life after loss. They also discuss Teri’s writing, advocacy, scholarship program, podcast, publishing work, and her upcoming project, Stop Saying No for Them.
This conversation is a reminder that survival is not the end of the story. Sometimes, it is the beginning of what comes next, and your story is not over.


My goal is to uplift and empower you to live the life you love. To take care of yourself and advocate for yourself in order to live a more fulfilled life and better care and love those around you.

In today's episode of Get Rooted Radio, Erica Gifford Mills speaks with Marla Ballard, CEO of YU2SHINE and Unconqerable mE® Director, about finding resilience and what it is to be unconquerable from within through deep love, immense gratitude, and seeking true alignment instead of conformity. Erica and Marla will discuss courage, vulnerability, and overcoming odds to continually transform experiences and connect to our true inner power. 
Don't miss this episode.

My goal is to uplift and empower you to live the life you love. To take care of yourself and advocate for yourself in order to live a more fulfilled life and better care and love those around you.

What does it take to transform personal adversity into a legacy of hope, service, and generational change?
In this inspiring episode of Get Rooted Radio, Erica Gifford Mills welcomes Tyara Lee, affectionately known as Coach T., a globally recognized speaker, Christian leader, humanitarian, entrepreneur, wife, mother, and visionary founder of Legacy Approach and the Global Ambassador Queen Program.
Drawing from her experiences as a former foster youth, Coach T. has turned the challenges of her past into the foundation of a powerful mission: helping others overcome adversity, discover their purpose, strengthen their leadership, and recognize the greatness already within them.
Together, Erica and Coach T. explore the inspiration behind her organizations, the challenges she has faced while building them, and the faith, determination, and sense of purpose that keep her moving forward on even in building them, and the faith, determination, and sense of purpose that keep her moving forward even on the most difficult days. Coach T. also shares what legacy truly means to her, how she balances leadership, business, family, and community service, and what she would tell someone who feels called to make a difference but does not know where to begin.
Rooted in the principles of Educate, Empower, and Encourage, this conversation is a meaningful reminder that where you begin does not determine where you will finish, and that your experiences can become the very tools you use to transform the lives of others. Tune in to discover how faith becomes action, adversity becomes purpose, and service becomes a legacy.


My goal is to uplift and empower you to live the life you love. To take care of yourself and advocate for yourself in order to live a more fulfilled life and better care and love those around you.

What does it take to become more than a business owner and grow into a trusted leader within your community?
On this episode of Get Rooted Radio, Erica Gifford Mills welcomes Ann Schude, Designated Broker and Owner of Instasold and co-founder of Go Gilbert, one of Arizona’s most engaged community platforms. With more than 20 years of real estate experience, Ann has built a career rooted in entrepreneurship, relationships, and service. Alongside her husband, Mike, she has grown Go Gilbert into a community of more than 130,000 members by connecting neighbors, championing small businesses, and celebrating everything that makes Gilbert special.
Ann shares how business owners can become an integral part of their communities without making every interaction feel transactional. She and Erica explore what it means to lead locally, build trust at scale, create genuine engagement, and turn an online platform into a real-world connection and impact.
Whether you are an entrepreneur, community organizer, real estate professional, or emerging leader, this conversation will challenge you to stop simply marketing to your community and start becoming part of it.


My goal is to uplift and empower you to live the life you love. To take care of yourself and advocate for yourself in order to live a more fulfilled life and better care and love those around you.

In this inspiring episode of Get Rooted Radio, Erica sits down with Ingrid D. Campbell, a woman whose journey proves it is never too late to reinvent yourself, reclaim your visibility, and boldly step into purpose. From growing up between Mobile, Massachusetts, and California to building a 27+ year career supporting federal government agencies in the Washington, DC area, Ingrid shares the life experiences that rooted her in resilience, adaptability, and service.
Together, they dive into motherhood, mentorship, career evolution, and the courage it takes to pursue dreams later in life. Ingrid opens up about balancing family and professional success, mentoring young professionals, and what legacy truly means to her as a mother, grandmother, author, and leader.
The conversation then takes a bold turn into entrepreneurship and visibility as Ingrid shares the story behind launching Blue Topaz Swimwear in 2022; transforming a dream into a thriving fashion brand showcased at New York Fashion Week and Swim Week in Miami. She also discusses the emotional journey behind her book, The Time Has Come to Tell My Story, and why she believes visibility, reinvention, and storytelling matter now more than ever.
This episode is a powerful reminder that your story still matters, your dreams are still valid, and reinvention has no expiration date. 


My goal is to uplift and empower you to live the life you love. To take care of yourself and advocate for yourself in order to live a more fulfilled life and better care and love those around you.

In this episode, join Erica Gifford Mills and her guest, Kami Guildner, as they share how women entrepreneurs are growing in new ways — with more intention, more alignment, and a deeper commitment to meaningful impact. We explore how voice, visibility, and relationship-centered growth create businesses that are both prosperous and life-giving. 
This episode is an invitation to stand fully in your wisdom, be seen for what you truly bring to the world, and lead what’s emerging next. You won't want to miss it!

My goal is to uplift and empower you to live the life you love. To take care of yourself and advocate for yourself in order to live a more fulfilled life and better care and love those around you.

In this episode, Erica Gifford Mills speaks with Dr. Craig Cooke about how we can embrace the way of working with life-force energy in our lives, in other words, “The Dao Of Qi.” Dr. Cooke explains how we can journey along a path of healing, self-transformation, and energetic optimization by learning to work with energy. He shares his qigong practice and the profound impact it had on him as a highly successful entrepreneur. As a Doctor of Chinese Energetic Medicine, he guides us through his own personal journey of healing, transformation, and optimization to serve as an example for others to follow. And in this fast-paced world, we could all use methods for healing and for becoming more energetic. 

My goal is to uplift and empower you to live the life you love. To take care of yourself and advocate for yourself in order to live a more fulfilled life and better care and love those around you.

Many of America’s veterans and active-duty military carry invisible wounds, burdens shaped by service, sacrifice, and experiences most will never fully understand. Too often, the weight of that stress impacts not only their own well-being but also their relationships, identity, and sense of purpose.
In this powerful special edition, join Erica Gifford Mills and her guest, Kevin Schroeder from the Mighty Oaks Foundation, as they dive into the realities of military mental health and the path toward healing. Together, they explore how unaddressed trauma, isolation, and the pressure to remain “mission strong” can keep so many suffering in silence, and more importantly, how breaking that silence can become the first step toward transformation.
Through faith-based support, community, and a return to the life God has called us to live, there is a way forward. A way rooted in hope, restoration, and renewed purpose. This episode is more than a conversation; it’s a lifeline. A reminder that no one is alone, that healing is possible, and that even after the darkest battles, a new mission can emerge. Because being rooted isn’t about standing still. It’s about finding strength, even after the storm.


My goal is to uplift and empower you to live the life you love. To take care of yourself and advocate for yourself in order to live a more fulfilled life and better care and love those around you.

Money-making can be the definition of insanity if you work really hard and don’t get ahead. In this episode, Erica Gifford Mills and her guest, Jeannie Dougherty, will explore what is stopping you - a broken root system. Learn how there is a way you can still grow and thrive. Your money concerns are the easiest thing to solve. 

My goal is to uplift and empower you to live the life you love. To take care of yourself and advocate for yourself in order to live a more fulfilled life and better care and love those around you.

What if the life you’re meant for is already calling you; you just have to trust the signs and step into it?
In this episode of Get Rooted Radio, host Erica Gifford Mills sits down with Erika Sweeney, host of My Fit Tribe Podcast, bodybuilder, speaker, and advocate for sustainable wellness. Together, they explore what it truly means to build a strong foundation, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally.
Erika shares how doing hard things has strengthened her belief in herself, why agency is the cornerstone of a fulfilled life, and how learning to trust the “breadcrumbs” can guide you toward your purpose. This conversation goes beyond fitness. It’s about alignment, resilience, and creating a life that feels as strong as it looks.
If you’ve been feeling the pull toward more, more discipline, more clarity, more YOU, this episode will meet you exactly where you are and remind you that your roots are stronger than you think.


My goal is to uplift and empower you to live the life you love. To take care of yourself and advocate for yourself in order to live a more fulfilled life and better care and love those around you.