Thinking about leaving your 9–5 but not sure where to start? 💭
In this episode, Erika sits down with Erim Kaur, entrepreneur, influencer, and founder of BY ERIM, to talk about what it really takes to build a business from scratch and whether entrepreneurship is actually right for you.
From getting fired eight times to building a global haircare brand, Erim ... Show More
Jun 28
Aimee Smale Was Shy, Had No Plan and Built a Million Dollar Brand. The Reason Will Surprise You.
You do not need to be the obvious person to build something real. In this episode of The Balance Theory, Erika sits down with Aimee Smale, founder of Odd Muse and 29 year old millionaire, to unpack the story nobody tells about building something from nothing. Not the strategy, no ... Show More
59m 5s
Jun 21
STOP Introducing Yourself With Your Job Title (Say THIS Instead)
You already know what you do. But do you know who you are? In this episode of The Balance Theory, Erika sits down with Rahaf Kobeissi, mental health and mindset expert, published author, and keynote speaker, to unpack one of the most quietly common experiences of high achieving p ... Show More
1h 10m
May 2025
How To Actually Get A Job in 2025
In this episode, Erin chats with Sandra, who co-founded a successful classic car startup but now feels stuck and unsure how to break into her dream industry: health and wellness. They discuss the anxiety of re-entering the corporate world after entrepreneurship, how to leverage y ... Show More
16m 57s
Aug 2025
Kim Perell: Hate Your Job But Don’t Know What to Do Next? Ask Yourself THESE 7 Questions and Build a Step-by-Step Plan for the Career You ACTUALLY Want
Today, Jay sits down with serial entrepreneur, investor, and powerhouse mom of four, Kim Perell. Known for building her first company from her kitchen table and later selling one for $235 million, Kim shares the raw, behind-the-scenes truth of what it takes to turn failure into f ... Show More
1h 23m
Sep 2021
Ep. 147: Stop Missing Out On Money
How did a former computer engineer end up launching a haircare line? You’ll find out in today’s episode as founder of Koils by Nature, Pamela J. Booker, joins me to talk about competition among black haircare brands, email marketing, and how to include your partner in your busine ... Show More
38m 4s