In this episode of the Boss Women Network Podcast, host Leilani sits down with Erika Johnson, a powerhouse strategist, operations consultant, and community builder. Erika opens up about founding Culture Measures, a tech-enabled project management firm, and her nonprofit, the Blooming Collective Project, which supports women of color navigating life with autoimmune diseases. She shares her journey from organizational development roles to entrepreneurship, the challenges she faced during a toxic work environment, and her pivot to full-time business amid personal struggles like divorce and lupus diagnosis. Erika also discusses the importance of balancing strategy with empathy, creating measurable community impacts, overcoming imposter syndrome, and finding strength through faith. Tune in to hear Erika’s insightful stories and motivational advice for women entrepreneurs.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
02:00 Erika’s Background and Career Journey
04:41 Challenges and Personal Struggles
06:09 Overcoming Adversity and Finding New Love
10:21 Living with Lupus and Health Management
15:17 Building Culture Measures and Community Impact
20:07 Navigating Imposter Syndrome and Career Success
27:39 Entrepreneurship Tips and Final Thoughts
30:18 Navigating Client Relationships
30:46 The Power of Word of Mouth
31:12 Building Trust with Clients
33:04 The Blooming Collective Project
34:37 Living with Lupus
36:57 Investing in Belize
41:52 Facing Fear and Growing Pains
50:46 The Importance of Authenticity
52:23 Collaborating with Integrity
56:32 Conclusion and Contact Information
@culturemeasures
@helloerikagibson
@bloomingcollectiveproject
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