The Confidence Chronicles

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.

• the side of success most people never talk about
• why getting what you want can bring unexpected emotions
• how to navigate guilt when your dreams impact the people you love
• the reality of sacrifice, ambition, and building an extraordinary life

If 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/book
Amazon, 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 Table
My high-level mentorship for women ready to step into leadership, visibility and legacy.
→ https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-queens-table/

✨ The Next Level
Build your confidence, audience and income.
→ https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-next-level/

🎤 BOOK ERIKA TO SPEAK
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→ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thequeenofconfidence

👑 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE TO THE CONFIDENCE CHRONICLES
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→ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-confidence-chronicles/id1439434022
→ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWtf2VIsUYg-vkERa16r_VcFNz3Bt6kLI
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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?

• the hidden ways you're getting in your own way without realizing it
• why fear of rejection, criticism and visibility keeps so many women stuck
• the mindset shift that helps you keep going when things get hard
• what self-trust, self-leadership and resilience actually look like in real life

If 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/book
Amazon, 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 Table
My high-level mentorship for women ready to step into leadership, visibility and legacy.
→ https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-queens-table/

✨ The Next Level
Build 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/

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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=1000771404374

Ready 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

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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.

• what event organisers are really looking for in a speaker
• why personal branding matters more than your speaking skills
• how one free speaking gig generated over $70,000
• the business systems every speaker needs behind the scenes

Whether 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/book
Amazon, Barnes & Noble or any audio book app

♟️ The Queen's Table
My high-level mentorship for women ready to step into leadership, visibility and legacy.
→ https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-queens-table/

✨ The Next Level
Build 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
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• 00:00:00 The Most Requested Topic
• 00:02:04 How to Get Paid to Speak
• 00:03:37 Speaking Is an Opportunity, Not Just a Paycheck
• 00:05:13 The Business Behind Speaking: What No One Tells You
• 00:07:49 The 70K Speaking fee
• 00:09:20 Speaker Fees Breakdown: Australia vs United States
• 00:11:49 Your Personal Brand Is Everything: Be Memorable or Be Forgotten
• 00:12:25 Speaker Assets You Must Have: Reels, Websites, and Visibility
• 00:13:11 The More You Speak, The More You Speak
• 00:14:08 Build Your Ecosystem First
• 00:17:54 The Backend That Made 20K
• 00:21:02 Why You Can't Copy and Paste Your Talks
• 00:23:05 Make Your Audience Feel Something: Interaction and Impact
• 00:23:57 The Longevity Game: What Happens After You Leave the Stage
• 00:26:22 Three Pillars of Paid Speaking: Brand, Business, and Mindset
• 00:27:08 You're Here to Serve, Not to Look Cool
• 00:28:18 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.

• why you can't create abundance from a place of lack
• what to do when life feels heavy and nothing seems to be working
• how to become the version of you who already has what you want
• the balance between surrender, trust and taking action

This 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/book
Amazon, 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 Table
My high-level mentorship for women ready to step into leadership, visibility and legacy.
→ https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-queens-table/

✨ The Next Level
Build 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

• 00:00:00 Why You Can't Manifest When You Feel Like Sh*t
• 00:02:28 The Energy of Your Home Impacts Your Business: Working as a Couple
• 00:03:42 You Can't Attract from Chaos: Why Pushing Through Shitty Feelings Doesn't Work
• 00:05:17 When Working Harder Makes Things Worse
• 00:06:46 Hamish's Three-Step Formula: Detach, Journal, and Breathwork
• 00:08:09 The Information Overload Problem: Why You're Taking Advice That Doesn't Apply to You
• 00:09:33 Getting Back to Center: Meditation, Breath Work, and Creative Journaling
• 00:13:00 What Erika Does When She Feels Like Sh*t: Crying, Venting, and Getting It Out
• 00:21:48 The Danger of Doomscrolling: Stop Researching and Start Creating
• 00:22:39 Exercise, Sleep, and Self-Care: The Foundation of Feeling Good
• 00:25:08 The Sexiest Part: Hamish's Manifestation Process Explained
• 00:27:48 Envisioning Your Reality as a Player of One
• 00:29:35 The Peter Pan Principle of Manifestation
• 00:30:27 From Head to Body: Feeling It, Not Just Thinking It
• 00:32:37 Your Body Doesn't Know the Difference: Living the Vision Now
• 00:34:48 The Open-Eye Meditation: Walking Around as the Version Who Already Has It
• 00:36:06 Shifting Your Identity: Be the Person Who Already Has What You Want
• 00:41:30 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

What if the reason your big break hasn’t happened yet… is because you haven’t taken the shot?

In this episode, we’re diving into the mindset, fear, self-doubt, and hesitation that stop so many people from going after the opportunities they truly want.

From pitching myself for speaking gigs and podcast interviews to landing a Penguin book deal, building a global brand, and creating opportunities from scratch, I’m sharing the real truth behind success:

The people creating extraordinary lives are willing to ask, risk rejection, and move before they feel ready.

Inside this episode we uncover:

• Why most people stay stuck waiting for permission
• Why boldness matters more than perfection
• The truth about creating opportunities (& importance of resourcefulness)
• How to stop talking yourself out of your dreams
• The mindset shift that changes everything

This episode is a powerful reminder that your dream life won’t arrive by accident.
You have to move toward 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/book
Amazon, 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 Table
My high-level mentorship for women ready to step into leadership, visibility and legacy.
→ https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-queens-table/

✨ The Next Level
Build 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
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Everyone wants the visibility.
But not everyone is willing to do the work required to become someone worth listening to.

In this episode, Erika breaks down the uncomfortable truth behind personal branding, clout culture, and the obsession with “looking successful” before building real experience.

Inspired by conversations with clients, creators, and entrepreneurs wanting bigger opportunities, bigger stages, and more recognition, this episode is a reminder that powerful brands are built through depth, integrity, consistency, and lived experience, not just aesthetics and visibility.

Inside this episode:

• Why personal branding without substance doesn’t work
• The obsession with clout and online validation
• Why many people are trying to skip the hard yards
• The difference between doing the work vs performing success
• Why integrity matters in business and branding
• The truth about PR, publicity, and getting opportunities
• Why your current season may be preparing you
• The importance of patience, mastery, and real experience
• Why “being about it” matters more than talking about it

This episode is your reminder to stop chasing perception and start focusing on becoming undeniable.

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/book
Amazon, 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 Table
My high-level mentorship for women ready to step into leadership, visibility and legacy.
→ https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-queens-table/

✨ The Next Level
Build 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/

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• 00:00:00 You Can't Build a Powerful Brand Without Doing Real Shit
• 00:02:20 The Caleb Ralston Principle: What Gary Vee and Alex Hormozi Know
• 00:03:10 If You Haven't Done Dope Shit, Your Personal Brand Will Be Wack
• 00:04:03 The Publicist Can't Save You: Why PR Doesn't Work Without Results
• 00:05:12 Head Down, Bum Up: The Years of Work Nobody Saw
• 00:06:24 The Maturity That Comes From Doing the Hard Yards
• 00:09:22 The Amazon Bestseller Trick and Other Bullshit Shortcuts
• 00:10:54 You're Here, Not There: Stop Fighting Your Current Level
• 00:11:50 The Slow Way Is the Only Way: Steven Bartlett's Truth
• 00:14:57 Be About It, Don't Talk About It: The Final Truth Bomb
• 00:15:55 Thank You and Share This with a Woman Who Needs It

👉🏽 Watch How To Build a Stand out Personal Brand Masterclass here: https://courses.thequeenofconfidence.com/offers/7UiNB2x9/checkout

If You’re Scared of Being Judged, Watch This

In this episode, I’m unpacking one of the biggest things stopping women from building their brand, growing their business, speaking up online, and becoming fully expressed:

The fear of being judged.

After coaching women inside my recent personal branding masterclass, I noticed the same fear coming up again and again:

“What if people judge me?”
“What if people talk about me?”
“What if I post and people don’t like me?”

And honestly? They probably will.

That’s part of visibility.
That’s part of leadership.
That’s part of doing meaningful work.

In this conversation, we talk about:

• why criticism is inevitable
• why strangers’ opinions should not control your life
• how fear of rejection keeps women small
• the connection between confidence and self-expression
• why your mission must become bigger than your fear
• and how to stop hiding and fully own who you are

If you’re tired of shrinking yourself because of what other people might think, this episode will hit deep.

👑 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/

📖 GET ERIKA'S BOOKS
→ Becoming Magnetic (Penguin Random House, 2025)
→ Confidence Feels Like Shit (2020)
Available here: https://shop.thequeenofconfidence.com/collections/book
Amazon, 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

🎤 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

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• 00:00:00 There Will Be People Who Don't Like You: The Hard Truth
• 00:01:16 The Fear That's Stopping You: Insights from the Masterclass
• 00:02:17 A Stranger's Opinion Has Stopped You from Your Mission
• 00:02:37 We Know Better But We're Still Stuck: The 2025 Problem
• 00:04:32 Haters and Lovers: The Two Sides of Making Impact
• 00:04:58 Are You Okay With People Being Wrong About You?
• 00:06:36 These People Were Sent to Test You
• 00:06:58 The Cost of Caring: You're Stopping Yourself from Helping
• 00:08:11 Erica's Superpower: Not Giving a Fuck What Anyone Thinks
• 00:08:50 Stop Talking About Big Stuff, Start Doing Big Stuff
• 00:09:28 Look Forward to the Haters: Expect Them to Arrive
• 00:09:55 Suffering Is Part of Living an Expansive Life
• 00:12:02 Patch Up Your Bucket: Do Your Internal Work First
• 00:13:12 Don't Read the News, Be the News
• 00:13:50 Block Your Family If You Need To: Get Fully Expressed
• 00:14:08 I Dare You to Disgust People: The Repulsion Challenge
• 00:14:44 Nothing Will Stop You: Training for What's Coming

You're an artist.

And artists don't look to the sidelines before they create.

They don't check what everyone else is doing.
They don't scroll for validation.
They don't ask permission.

They go inward. They tap into themselves. And they create from that place.

In this episode, I break down why the algorithm isn't the answer. You are.

If you've been feeling stressed, foggy, or like you're falling behind because you're not keeping up with every trend, strategy, or platform shift, this episode will bring you back home to yourself.

Inside this episode:

• Why consuming too much content is making you stressed and foggy
• The dangerous trap of looking to other people for your answers
• Why your sauce is forever and it's never out of style to be you
• What happens when you try to bake a cake with 17 different recipes
• Why scrolling when you're at a low point is the worst thing you can do
• The comparison trap and fear mongering happening online right now
• My meditation practices: driving, gym, and breath work
• How to ask yourself the hard questions about your life
• Why discernment is everything when you're building your brand

If you don't know who you are, how can anyone else?

Stop looking outward.
Come back to you.

You're a fucking artist.

• 00:00:00 The Algorithm Is You
• 00:00:48 You're an Artist: Stop Looking to the Sidelines
• 00:03:02 The Dangerous Trap of Consuming Too Much Content
• 00:03:32 Social Media Is Making You Stressed and Foggy
• 00:03:56 Your Sauce Is Forever: It's Never Out of Style to Be You
• 00:04:56 Stop Scrolling When You're at a Low Point
• 00:05:47 Good Luck Baking a Cake with 17 Recipes
• 00:06:36 My First Quarter Depression: The Excruciating Slowdown
• 00:07:19 I Don't Consume Content and Here's Why
• 00:07:47 Now You're More Relatable: Understanding Your Clients
• 00:08:08 Get Off Your Phone: The Message to My Clients
• 00:08:34 Don't Go to the Bar If You're Trying to Quit Drinking
• 00:09:03 The Fear Mongering and Comparison Trap
• 00:09:27 You're a Fucking Artist: Come Back to You
• 00:09:39 My Meditation Practices: Driving, Gym, and Breath Work
• 00:10:07 Find What Works for You: Journaling, Walking, or Sitting
• 00:10:17 You Know the Answer: Stop Saying I Don't Know
• 00:12:39 Ask Yourself the Hard Questions About Your Life
• 00:13:33 Discernment: Know Who You Are and What You Want
• 00:13:55 Bad Bunny Didn't Check What Other Artists Were Doing
• 00:14:26 Have a Coffee Date with Yourself: The Practice
• 00:15:04 Voice Notes and Journaling: Find Your Expression Method

👑 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/

📖 GET ERIKA'S BOOKS
→ Becoming Magnetic (Penguin Random House, 2025)
→ Confidence Feels Like Shit (2020)
Available here: https://shop.thequeenofconfidence.com/collections/book
Amazon, Barnes & Noble or any audio book app

🎤 BOOK ERIKA TO SPEAK
→ For keynotes, corporate events, and women's leadership conferences in Australia and the USA: https://thequeenofconfidence.com/speaking/

📲 FOLLOW ERIKA
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→ Website: https://thequeenofconfidence.com/about/
→ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thequeenofconfidence

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🎤 Why You Keep Procrastinating (And What’s Actually Causing It)

You don’t have a motivation problem.
You don’t have a discipline problem.

You have an execution gap.

In this episode, I’m breaking down what’s actually causing your procrastination, especially when you have the idea, the desire, and the capability… but you’re still not moving.

Because it’s not laziness.
It’s what’s happening between idea → action.

We get into:

• Why the gap between thinking and doing is too long
• How self-doubt and overthinking slow your execution
• The impact of social media and AI on your clarity
• Why consuming more is keeping you stuck
• The role your environment and circle play
• Why trying to figure everything out alone backfires
• Where your time is actually going
• The uncomfortable truth about who you may need to outgrow
• How to start moving faster on the ideas that matter

If you’ve been sitting on something you know you’re meant to do…
This is your moment to wake up and move.

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👉🏽 If you have ever wanted to ask me a question, this episode is the closest thing to sitting across from me and doing it.

This Sunday I hosted a live podcast party to celebrate 500 episodes of The Confidence Chronicles.

Over 200 women registered. I did live coaching, answered real questions, and found out where my listeners are tuning in from all around the world. The energy in that room was something I will never forget.

We had to cut quite a lot because the live ran long, but what made it into this episode is everything worth hearing. The questions the women asked are the same ones you are probably sitting with, which is why I wanted to share the whole thing with the podcast community.

Here is what is inside this episode:
* Live coaching on the real blocks women are facing right now
* Questions from listeners across the world and my unfiltered answers
* The ideas that came out of this party that are shaping the next 500 episodes
* A behind-the-scenes look at what my community is actually navigating

If you were one of the women who registered, thank you. If you missed it, this is your way in.

• 00:00:00 Welcome to the 500 Episode Celebration
• 00:02:15 The Journey from Car Podcasting to 3.2 Million Downloads
• 00:09:24 Top Episodes and What Resonates Most
• 00:14:20 The Power of Authenticity Over Perfection
• 00:16:20 Live Q&A: Confidence During Difficult Phases
• 00:23:40 Playing Small in Visibility: Sarah's Question
• 00:35:41 Fear of Being Seen and Taking Up Space
• 00:44:09 Balancing Ambition with Living a Good Life
• 00:53:15 The Danger of Social Media Consumption
• 00:58:08 Hamish's Tribute and Partnership Wisdom
• 01:13:09 Building Your Brand Around Your Mission
• 01:18:39 Self-Sabotage and Getting Out of Your Own Way
• 01:04:11 Celebrating Without Slowing Down
• 01:36:00 Ego Death and Academic Validation
• 01:32:42 Sisterhood Reunion and Full Circle Moments
• 01:46:01 Final Thank You and Call to Action

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