Erica Aker head shot“Fear is always going to be with you. You can allow it to walk with you, but you can’t allow it to stop you.” ~Erica Aker

Erica Aker is a 20+ year veteran in the beauty industry serving as a licensed stylist, cosmetology instructor, certified colorist educator, a certified trichologist and a business coach.

Erica helps beauty professionals structure their businesses with proven principles that promote professionalism, long-term growth and financial security. She is the author of How to Build Momentum in Your Business and considers herself to be a “forever student”.

In this episode, Erica Aker shares:

  • How she got started in the beauty industry

  • The moment when she hit rock bottom

  • How she rebuilt her life and business from scratch

  • What she discovered about herself in the process of building her business

  • How she birthed her beauty industry coaching business

  • The biggest challenge beauty professionals face when getting started in the industry

  • Average amount of time it takes before beauty professionals (particularly hair stylists) burn out (and how to prevent it from happening)

  • How she overcame the fear of pursuing her passion

  • And more…

Most Impactful Book:

The Success Principles by Jack Canfield (this book has been recommended before on the Moms With Dreams podcast)

Erica’s Projects:

Erica is excited about her partnership with an Atlanta-based non-profit organization that provides services and education for homeless teens and young adults. You can contact Erica to find out more about this project.

Where You Can Find Erica Aker Online:

Website: www.ericaaker.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/EricaAker

Erica Aker’s Parting Words of Wisdom:

If you have a dream or desire that doesn’t go away and it keeps nagging at you, I encourage you to do it. It’s probably attached to your life purpose.”

I hope you enjoyed this episode of the Moms With Dreams Show!

Do you have questions or thoughts that you’d like to share about this week’s episode?

Would you like to be a guest on my show?

If so, send me an email at Erica@momswithdreams.com.

To Your Dreams & Success,

Erica