Welcome to unlikely leadership. I'm Audrey and today we're going to be talking to Erica Courdae who is a trusted adviser to entrepreneurs and executive teams committed to shifting focus, power and resources in order to create more equity in their business and in the world. She believes imperfect action is necessary to create meaningful social change and helps public figures engage in the work without fear of judgment. She's a certified coach and a 20 plus year beauty industry veteran. She's provided training for established businesses such as Blue Cross Blue Shield, Martha Beck Incorporated, and Paul Mitchell school. Her voice has been featured on podcast workshops and online communities with a combined reach of 1000s and 1000s and 1000s of people. She has a wonderful podcast, which I was a guest, called Pause On The Play. Check that out and be ready for a very very rich, intelligent, thoughtful, compassionate discussion on equity. Please stay tuned after the guest discussion for skill highlights. www.AmplifyVoices.io About our guest: Erica Courdae is a trusted advisor to entrepreneurs and executive teams committed to shifting focus, power, and resources in order to create more equity in their business and the world. She believes imperfect action is necessary to create meaningful social change and helps public figures engage in the work without fear of judgement. In 2018, Erica co-founded the Pause on the Play Podcast. After receiving requests from listeners for a space to connect on the show’s topics, Erica expanded the Pause on the Play brand to include a community and consultancy. Her leadership has now helped hundreds of individuals define their values, diversify their networks, and call people into conversations about inclusivity and individuality. A certified coach and 20+ year beauty industry veteran, Erica has provided training for established businesses such as Blue Cross Blue Shield, Martha Beck Incorporated, and Paul Mitchell School. Her voice has been featured on podcasts, workshops, and online communities with a combined reach of over ten thousand people. Learn more about Erica’s work by visiting www.pauseontheplay.com.