The Confidence Chronicles

👉🏽 If you've ever thought about starting a podcast or you started one and quietly gave up, this episode is for you. Most podcasters quit before episode 21. Record 21 episodes and you are instantly in the top 1% of podcasters in the world. I just recorded 500, and in this episode I am sharing every lesson that got me here. Why consistency builds everything even when no one is watching yet How your podcast name determines whether people can find you at all Why you need both intuition and strategy if you want to scale How to repurpose clips without losing people in the first three seconds Why protecting your platform matters more than you think Eight years, 3.2 million downloads, and 14 lessons I learned the hard way so you don't have to. If you are thinking about starting, lost momentum, or deep in it and wondering if it's worth it, this one is for you. 🎉 JOIN THE 500 EPISODES PODCAST PARTY → https://thequeenofconfidence.com/500-episodes-virtual-party-signup/ 🙏🏽 ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? If this episode helped you, please consider dropping me a review. It takes two seconds and it means the world. → Becoming Magnetic: https://shop.thequeenofconfidence.com/collections/book  → Grow Your Fanbase: https://courses.thequeenofconfidence.com/offers/TKhTxM3n/checkout → Follow Erika on Instagram: @thequeenofconfidence  → Website: https://thequeenofconfidence.com

I spent an entire school term working as a counsellor at a primary school. 19 kids on my roster. And what I learned sitting with them changed how I think about what parents need to know right now. In this episode I break down the 3 biggest things I saw coming up over and over again:  screen time and what it is really doing  why so many kids have stopped talking to their parents and  why what your child is doing online is not as safe as you think.  I share what worked in my sessions, what I heard from parents and teachers, and how this experience has shaped what I want to do next. If you are a parent doing your best and still feeling like something is off with your kid, this episode is for you. 📚 Books referenced in this episode: → The Conscious Parent by Dr. Shefali Tsabary → Loving What Is by Byron Katie → No Bad Parts by Richard Schwartz Chapters 00:00:00 Three Things Parents Need to Know: Opening Insights from School Counseling 00:01:07 Welcome to the Confidence Chronicles and Episode 500 Celebration 00:02:58 Going Back to School: My Journey to a Bachelor's in Psychotherapy 00:05:30 Slowing Down to Speed Up: Structure and Systems in Business 00:07:15 Choosing the School: From Prison Work to Primary School Counseling 00:08:24 19 Kids and a Rotating Door: The Reality of School Counseling 00:10:35 Lesson One: Screen Time Is Destroying Our Kids and We Don't Know How to Stop It 00:11:55 The Vertical Video Slot Machine: Why Your Kids Need Phone Boundaries Now 00:13:58 Lesson Two: Communication Breakdown and Why Your Kid Won't Talk to You 00:15:19 The Family Meeting Rock: Creating a Culture of Communication at Home 00:16:42 Teaching Kids About Their Bodies and Strange Behavior 00:18:19 We're Not Really Strangers: Games That Build Family Connection 00:19:30 Lesson Three: Online Safety and the Roblox Problem Parents Don't See 00:23:01 Australia's Shocking Child Safety Statistics and Internet Dangers 00:23:58 Setting Boundaries: Being the Mom Who Checks the Chat 00:24:30 The 16-Year-Old Social Media Ban: Why Laws Won't Protect Your Kids 00:25:09 Teaching Life Skills: Mindset, Communication, and Emotional Intelligence 00:25:39 The Power of Just Being There: Why One Safe Adult Changes Everything 00:26:00 Abandonment Issues and Guilt: Processing My Own Childhood Wounds 00:26:38 How Kids Actually Want to Talk: Toys, Games, and Shoulder-to-Shoulder 00:27:31 Girls, Confidence, and Body Image: The Struggles No One Talks About 00:28:15 The Demand Is Overwhelming: Why Every School Needs a Permanent Counselor 00:28:36 High-Need Kids and Triage: Understanding Why Some Children Are Prioritized 00:29:06 From Prison Dreams to Kid Calling: Why This Placement Wasn't a Mistake 00:29:31 The Last Day Tears: Parents, Teachers, and Kids Saying Thank You 00:29:58 Did I Do Enough? Wrestling with the Need to Serve More 00:30:32 No One Knew I Was the Queen of Confidence: Being Someone to Those Kids 00:31:03 The Juggling Act: Running Kids, Family, Business, and Life 00:31:53 Single Parents Are Queens: Taking Off the Crown for You 00:32:18 Placement 2028 and What's Brewing: The Future of This Work 00:32:38 Keep Talking to Your Kids: Final Advice for Parents 00:32:47 Resources: Dr. Shefali, Byron Katie, and Pouring Into Yourself First 00:33:20 Join the 500 Episode Virtual Party: Thank You for Listening 🙏🏽 ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? If this episode helped you, please consider dropping me a review! It takes two seconds and it means the world. → Becoming Magnetic: https://shop.thequeenofconfidence.com/collections/book → Follow Erika on Instagram: @thequeenofconfidence → Website: https://thequeenofconfidence.com

🥹 We just hit 500 podcast episodes. And I’m not celebrating this milestone alone I need YOU there! We’re hosting a live, interactive virtual podcast party where you get to be in the room. Not watching, not listening but actually part of it. 🎉 YES! You will be my podcast guest. You can ask me a question. Get coached live. Share your favorite episode or moment and help shape the future of the Confidence Chronicles podcast. This is not a webinar. This is not a replay. 🚨 This is a LIVE celebration. If you’ve ever listened to this podcast… this is your moment to be part of it Queen. 🎟 Only 100 spots available 📅 Sunday April 19 ⏰ 10AM AEDT 👉🏽 RSVP here: https://thequeenofconfidence.com/500-episodes-virtual-party-signup/ If you want to come on screen, ask me something, or just be part of the energy… you need to be in the Zoom room. I can’t wait to celebrate this with you. Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome to Episode 500: A Milestone Celebration 00:01:39 From the Car to 3.2 Million Downloads: The Origin Story 00:02:49 Thank You for Making This Podcast What It Is 00:03:19 The Mission: Helping Women Own Their Confidence 00:03:56 Grateful and Still Ambitious: The Mindset That Drives Success 00:04:34 You're Invited: Virtual Podcast Party Announcement 00:04:49 Let's Co-Create the Future: What Do You Want to Hear? 00:05:50 This Show Raised Me: The Personal Journey 00:06:19 A Heartfelt Thank You: You Made This Show 00:06:57 Join the Celebration: April 19th Virtual Party Details 📲 CONNECT WITH ME Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/thequeenofconfidence Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/Theconfidencequeen/

If your brand isn't landing the way it should, the answer is probably not what you think it is, and changing your fonts, your colours, or your content strategy is not going to fix it. I have spent over a decade telling women not to give a shit what people think. And now I'm saying you need to care about how you're perceived. That is not a contradiction. In this episode I'm getting into the real reason your brand feels off, what it is actually reflecting back to you, and why the women who are getting the opportunities you want have dealt with something you might still be sitting on. This one is for the woman who is good at what she does, has done the work, and still can't figure out why it's not clicking out in the world. 👑 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 📩 GROW YOUR FANBASE → https://courses.thequeenofconfidence.com/offers/TKhTxM3n/checkout 🎤 BOOK ERIKA TO SPEAK → 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 💬 ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? Subscribe so you never miss one. Leave a review on Apple or Spotify. It takes 30 seconds and it means everything.

This episode is such a good one. I’m joined by the incredible Emma Dunwoody — human design expert, author of Human Design Made Simple, and host of one of the leading human design podcasts in the world. If you’ve ever been curious about human design but felt overwhelmed, confused, or like it all sounded way too complicated… this conversation is for you. We break human design down in a way that actually makes sense. We talk about what it is, how it works, why so many people feel deeply seen by it, and how it can support you in your life, business, relationships, parenting, and self-trust. This conversation also goes deep into what it means to stop forcing yourself to live like everyone else and start understanding the way you are designed to move through the world. Inside this episode, we talk about: What human design actually is Why so many people feel overwhelmed by it at first How Emma made human design simple and accessible The difference between types, profiles, centres, strategy and authority How human design helps you understand your energy The role of authenticity in business and life Why your success strategy has to be your own How human design can support parenting and relationships The shift into a new paradigm and why self-trust matters more than ever Emma also shares her own story of discovering human design, the moment it clicked, and why she believes this work is here to help people come back home to themselves. If you’ve been trying to do life, business, leadership or motherhood in a way that feels forced, this episode will open something up for you. Because the truth is: you don’t need to become someone else. You need to understand who you already are. About Emma Dunwoody Emma Dunwoody is a leading voice in human design, the host of The Human Design Podcast, and the author of Human Design Made Simple. Her work helps people understand their energy, trust themselves more deeply, and build lives and businesses in alignment with who they truly are. In This Episode Human design explained simply Human design in business Human design and authenticity Human design for relationships Human design for parenting Strategy and authority Defined and undefined centres Self-trust and energetic alignment The new paradigm Building success your own way Connect With Emma 🌐 Website + Free Chart emma-dunwoody.com 📘 Book: Human Design Made Simple Available in Australia, Europe and the US 🎙 Podcast The Human Design Podcast 📱 Instagram @the_human_design_coach Connect With Erika 👑 The Queen’s Table High-level mentorship for women ready to build authority, visibility and legacy. https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-queens-table/ 👑 The Next Level For women ready to grow their confidence, audience and income. https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-next-level/ 📖 Becoming The One https://www.amazon.com/ 📱 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thequeenofconfidence/ ⭐ If this episode resonated, send it to someone who’s been trying to understand themselves on a deeper level.

One of the biggest questions I get when it comes to showing up online is this: “How do I know if I’m being authentic… or if I’m oversharing?” Where is the line between vulnerability and trauma dumping? In this episode, I’m breaking down the balance between being raw and real while still protecting yourself and your credibility. Because here’s the truth: Authenticity builds connection. But not everything belongs on the internet. I share how I built my brand by documenting my process of becoming — from recording podcast episodes in my car while broke and exhausted with two kids, to building a global personal brand and loyal audience. You’ll learn how to share your story in a way that creates connection, trust, and authority without feeling like you're exposing every part of your life. This episode is for you if you're: • Scared of what people will think online • Worried you're sharing too much • Holding yourself back from being seen • Trying to build a personal brand or business • Learning how to tell your story with power Inside this episode we talk about: • The difference between sharing from a scar vs sharing from a wound • How to know if you're oversharing or actually not sharing enough • The storytelling method I call zooming in vs zooming out • Why perfection erodes connection • How vulnerability builds loyalty and community • The question you must ask before sharing anything online At the end of the day, your story is yours. And when you learn how to share it intentionally, it becomes one of the most powerful tools you have to connect, lead, and serve others. In This Episode • Authenticity vs oversharing • Building a personal brand online • Vulnerability and storytelling • Trauma dumping vs healed sharing • Personal branding and content creation • Confidence and showing up online Chapters 00:00:00 The Authenticity Strategy That Built My Brand 00:00:29 Welcome to the Confidence Chronicles 00:01:25 The Number One Question About Showing Up Online 00:03:13 When Fear Holds You Back From Being Seen 00:04:19 My Broke, Breastfeeding, Car Podcast Origin Story 00:06:51 When You Have Nothing Else But Your Story 00:07:57 The Loyal Cult-Like Following I Built Through Sharing 00:12:23 Document Your Process of Becoming 00:14:20 Getting Metaphorically Naked on the Internet 00:17:01 The Zoom Out Strategy for Professional Boundaries 00:22:08 The Scar vs The Wound: When to Share Your Story 00:25:49 Intent Is Everything When Sharing Vulnerability 00:30:11 Know Your Audience and What They Need to Hear 00:33:12 The More You Zoom In, The More They Come Closer 00:34:04 Being Imperfect Is Part of My Brand 00:34:42 Thank You for Letting Me Into Your World Connect With Erika 👑 The Queen’s Table High-level mentorship for women ready to build authority, visibility and legacy. https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-queens-table/ 👑 The Next Level For women ready to grow their confidence, audience and income. https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-next-level/ 📖 Becoming The One (Book) https://www.amazon.com/ 📱 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thequeenofconfidence/ ⭐ If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it.

I never thought I would see this moment happen in Australia. As a Puerto Rican woman who has lived here for 16 years, watching Bad Bunny perform in Sydney to a packed stadium was emotional in ways I can’t fully explain. Thousands of people singing in Spanish. Puerto Rican flags everywhere. Latinos from all over the world connecting in a country where Spanish speakers are such a small percentage of the population. It was powerful. It was joyful. It was deeply personal. But this episode isn’t just about the concert. It’s about identity, authenticity, personal branding, and the power of showing up unapologetically as yourself. Bad Bunny isn’t just one of the biggest artists in the world. He’s built a global movement by being radically authentic — and there are massive lessons in that for anyone building a business, a brand, or a life where you refuse to play small. In this episode, I share the full story of the weekend, the Puerto Rican community we found here in Australia, and the powerful business and life lessons behind the experience. Because when you truly own who you are… Everything changes. In This Episode • What it felt like seeing Bad Bunny perform in Australia • Why the moment meant so much as a Puerto Rican living abroad • The unexpected community that formed around the concert • The power of authenticity in building a global brand • What entrepreneurs can learn from Bad Bunny’s personal brand • Why being unapologetically yourself attracts the right people • The difference between followers and real community • How cultural pride and identity shape the work we do Key Takeaway You don’t build a powerful brand by blending in. You build it by owning exactly who you are. Bad Bunny didn’t become the biggest artist in the world by trying to fit in. He did it by turning himself all the way up. And that’s the lesson. Resources & Links 👑 The Queen’s Table High-level mentorship for women ready to build authority, visibility, and legacy. https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-queens-table/ 👑 The Next Level For women ready to grow their confidence, audience, and income. 📚 My Book Learn how to become the most confident, powerful version of yourself. 🌐 Website https://thequeenofconfidence.com Chapters 00:00:00 The Moment I've Been Waiting For: Bad Bunny in Sydney 00:02:18 Never Thought He'd Come: Living as a Puerto Rican in Australia 00:03:53 Finding My People: The Puerto Rican WhatsApp Group Explosion 00:05:59 The Australian Intro: When Benito Rose From the Floor 00:06:49 General Admission vs VIP: The Concert Experience Breakdown 00:07:58 The Latin Fiesta Party: When Sydney Came Alive 00:15:12 My Puerto Rican Flag Moment: Dancing Under the Australian Moon 00:18:33 The Business Lesson: Timely Content Meets Baseline Brand 00:19:47 From Concert to Media: Getting Featured on ABC and Smart Company 00:20:24 The Authenticity Masterclass: What Bad Bunny Teaches Us About Brand 00:24:19 You Are the Content: Stop Performing, Start Being 00:26:16 Getting Metaphorically Naked: The Power of Vulnerability in Business 00:17:30 The Unity Lesson: What Australia Can Learn From This Moment 00:28:21 We Win: Building Community in a Country Without Your People If You Loved This Episode Share it with a friend who needs the reminder to stop shrinking and start taking up space. And if this conversation resonated with you, make sure you follow the podcast so you never miss an episode.

Why does creating content feel so damn hard? If you’re stuck overthinking what to post, watching everyone else grow, editing captions 17 times, or feeling like you “have” to be everywhere online… this episode is for you. In this raw conversation, I break down: Why content feels forced (and how to fix it) The real reason you don’t know what to post Why copying trends kills your authority How your calendar should drive your content The fastest way to build trust online Why engagement matters more than followers Content isn’t about performing. It’s not about pleasing everyone. It’s not about chasing algorithms. It’s about clarity. Authority. Connection. And when your content aligns with your offers, your story, and the real problems your audience has — it stops feeling hard. It starts working. If you’ve been stuck in the doom scroll, second-guessing yourself, or wondering why your content isn’t converting… this will reset you. Chapters 00:00:00 Why Creating Content Feels So Damn Hard 00:00:18 Welcome to the Confidence Chronicles 00:01:14 The Content Struggle Is Real 00:03:00 The Good News About AI and Authenticity 00:04:30 Stop Performing, Start Connecting 00:05:36 Your Phone Is Not Your Boss 00:08:30 Stop Creating Content From Thin Air 00:10:14 Content Follows Your Calendar 00:11:14 Are You a Consumer or a Creator? 00:13:14 Building Authority Through Consistency 00:14:40 The Questions That Create Content Gold 00:15:06 Document Don't Create: Gary Vee's Wisdom 00:18:51 Storytelling Over Selling 00:20:52 Every Post Needs a Point 00:22:21 The Gary Vee Lesson: If Your Content Is Shit, People Will Tell You 00:23:51 You're Allowed to Sell on Social Media 00:25:21 Humanize Your Social Media 00:26:21 Show Up When Nobody's Watching 00:27:21 Thank You and Share This Episode 👑 WORK WITH ME ♟️ The Queen’s Table High-level mentorship for women ready to build authority, visibility, and legacy. https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-queens-table/ 👑 The Next Level For women ready to grow their confidence, audience, and income. https://thequeenofconfidence.com/nextlevel/ 📚 MY BOOKS Becoming Magnetic — Chapter 7 is all about creating your Alter Shego Confidence Feels Like Sh*t https://the-queen-of-confidence.myshopify.com 📲 CONNECT WITH ME Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/thequeenofconfidence Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/Theconfidencequeen/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-cramer-queenconfidence/

This one is personal. In this episode, I share something that happened in real time… I received an email from someone connected to my childhood abuse. And it brought up things I thought I had already processed. I talk about what it actually feels like when old trauma resurfaces. What happens in your body. What happens in your mind. How healing isn’t linear. And why forgiveness is not something you owe anyone. This isn’t a polished “look how healed I am” conversation. It’s real. It’s layered. It’s complicated. Inside this episode I share: What it feels like when the past reappears unexpectedly How I handled the email without betraying myself Why boundaries matter more than being “nice” The truth about forgiveness Why healing doesn’t mean you won’t get triggered again How storytelling has been part of my healing You don’t owe anyone closure. You don’t need to be strong all the time. And you don’t have to perform healing for the world. If this resonates, comment below and let me know. And if it helps you, share it with someone who might need it. Like, subscribe, and turn notifications on so you never miss an episode. 📚 MY BOOKS Becoming Magnetic — Chapter 7 is all about creating your Alter Shego Confidence Feels Like Sht* https://the-queen-of-confidence.myshopify.com 📲 CONNECT WITH ME Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/thequeenofconfidence Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/Theconfidencequeen/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-cramer-queenconfidence/

Authenticity is trending. Everyone is talking about it. Everyone is selling it. Everyone is suddenly “real.” And yet… most personal brands still feel fake. In this powerful, no-filter conversation with Jill Stanton, we unpack the uncomfortable truth about authenticity in business today. If you’re using authenticity as a strategy, you’ve already missed it. In this episode, we break down: • Why “authenticity” as a marketing tactic is backwards • The difference between being authentic and performing authenticity • How people-pleasing is emotional manipulation • Why many entrepreneurs are still hiding behind polished personas • The identity work required to truly stand in your power • Fear of success, shadow work, and why it’s rarely about success • Why sovereignty is more magnetic than strategy • How to stop outsourcing your voice and direction • The performative era online, and why it’s collapsing This is not about oversharing your trauma. It’s not about telling the internet your secrets. It’s not about being controversial for attention. It’s about freedom. Real freedom. The kind that happens when you stop managing how people perceive you and start leading yourself from alignment. If you’ve felt exhausted by the noise online… If you’ve questioned who to trust… If you’ve wondered whether you’re blending in without realizing it… This conversation will challenge you in the best way. Authenticity is not a trend. It’s an identity shift. And identity work is the real game. Chapters 00:01:57 From Web TV to Online Empire: Jill's Origin Story 00:05:47 The Bold Move: Closing a Profitable Business 00:11:10 Personal Power Over Strategy: The Missing Piece 00:14:22 The Authenticity Trap: Why Performative Energy Fails 00:15:56 Becoming Uncancellable: Standing in Your Power 00:27:11 Finding Your Values: The Foundation of Authenticity 00:37:34 The River of Misery: Forging Your Next Level Identity 00:52:36 The Smart Enough Wound: Jill's Identity Breakthrough 00:59:28 Shadow Work and Healing: The Uncomfortable Path 01:08:12 From Teaching to Coaching: Jill's Next Evolution 🎧 Connect with Jill Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/iamjillstanton 👑 WORK WITH ME ♟️ The Queen’s Table High-level mentorship for women ready to build authority, visibility, and legacy. https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-queens-table/ 👑 The Next Level For women ready to grow their confidence, audience, and income. https://thequeenofconfidence.com/nextlevel/ 📚 MY BOOKS Becoming Magnetic — Chapter 7 is all about creating your Alter Shego Confidence Feels Like Sh*t https://the-queen-of-confidence.myshopify.com 📲 CONNECT WITH ME Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/thequeenofconfidence Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/Theconfidencequeen/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-cramer-queenconfidence/

If this episode lands for you join me on my upcoming workshop DM me “BRAND” on instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thequeenofconfidence If you’re holding back, second-guessing yourself, or diluting your message so you don’t upset anyone… this episode is for you. Caring what people think doesn’t make you professional. It makes you forgettable. In this episode, I’m breaking down why people-pleasing is the fastest way to kill your authority, your confidence, and your personal brand, and what actually happens when you stop editing yourself for approval. This is a real conversation about visibility, courage, leadership, and the cost of staying small. If you’ve ever thought: • “What if they judge me?” • “What if I say the wrong thing?” • “What if I’m too much?” You’re going to want to hear this. 🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER: • Why caring what people think keeps you invisible • How people-pleasing shows up in your content and messaging • The difference between being liked and being trusted • Why neutrality does NOT equal authority • What actually happens when you stop playing it safe • How your personal brand grows when you stop shrinking • The mindset shift that changes how you show up online and in rooms 🎯 THE REALITY CHECK If no one disagrees with you, no one deeply trusts you either. Your job is not to be liked by everyone. Your job is to stand somewhere. 📣 CALL TO ACTION If this episode hit, I want to hear from you. • DM me on Instagram or comment on Spotify and tell me what landed • Share this episode with a woman who needs to stop hiding • And if you know you’re ready to stop blending in and start leading, let me know 👀 I’m watching who’s ready. 📲 CONNECT WITH ME Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/thequeenofconfidence Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/Theconfidencequeen/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-cramer-queenconfidence/ 👑 WORK WITH ME (when you’re ready) ♟️ The Queen’s Table High-level mentorship for women ready to build authority, visibility, and legacy https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-queens-table/ 👑 The Next Level For women ready to grow their confidence, audience, and income https://thequeenofconfidence.com/nextlevel/ 📚 MY BOOKS Becoming Magnetic Confidence Feels Like Sh*t https://the-queen-of-confidence.myshopify.com

Wow mi gente, I can’t even 😭 I had to share this with you in the moment because damn it was massive. This is a moment we will never ever forget. Benito Gracias, por TODO! If you are Rican and living down under hit me up! Watch my episode with Yadi on being Puerto Rican Down under here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Z3D36sK4fI&t=5542s Chapters 00:00:58 The Benito Bowl Halftime Show Reaction 00:02:19 Living Without Your Culture: 16 Years in Australia 00:03:30 Bad Bunny's Global Impact on Culture and Connection 00:04:53 From Kidnapped at Seven to Celebrating Puerto Rican Pride 00:05:13 The Power of Self-Belief: Bad Bunny's Message 00:05:43 Don't Stop Believing in Yourself 00:07:37 Uniting People Through Music and Love 00:08:01 Bad Bunny Is Coming to Australia 00:09:51 It's More Than Music: A Cultural Celebration 00:10:33 Thank You Benito: Final Thoughts and Gratitude

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Yadi, an anthropologist and fellow Puerto Rican living in Australia, to talk about what it really means to live far from your motherland and still keep your culture alive. There are less than 1% Latinos in Australia. There are even fewer Puerto Ricans. No restaurants. No food. No community hubs. No shared language in the streets. And yet… here we are. This conversation was inspired by Bad Bunny bringing his global tour to Australia, selling out two massive shows, and reminding us how deeply culture lives in the body, especially when you’re far from home. We talk about diaspora, displacement, identity, grief for the motherland, and the responsibility of keeping culture alive for our children when it’s not reinforced by the environment around us. This episode is for anyone who has ever: • Left their home country • Missed their people, food, music, or language • Felt invisible in a dominant culture • Had to become the culture carrier • Built family and community from scratch ✨ IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER: • What it’s like being Puerto Rican in a country that doesn’t know Puerto Rico • The grief and beauty of living in diaspora • Relearning what our grandmothers knew instinctively • Raising children with cultural pride far away from home • Why music, food, and language matter more than we think • Finding each other when “your people” barely exist • Celebrating Puerto Rican identity in a non-latin country 💛 FOR THE IMMIGRANTS, THE DISPLACED, AND THE DIASPORA If you’ve ever felt homesick for a place that shaped you, If you’ve ever had to explain who you are, again and again, If you’ve ever worried about your kids losing their roots… This episode is for you. You’re not alone. Chapters 00:00:00 Celebrating Puerto Rican Culture Down Under 00:02:05 The Miracle Meeting: Finding Family 16,000 Miles From Home 00:09:12 Seeds Planted: How a Mother's Dream Sparked a Journey 00:12:51 From the Bronx to the World: A Puerto Rican Upbringing 00:14:47 The First Flight: Italy at Fifteen and Finding Identity 00:33:35 Kidnapped at Seven: Erica's Traumatic Puerto Rico Story 00:34:51 Bad Bunny's Gift: Music as Cultural Healing 00:59:31 The Diaspora Experience: Living Between Worlds 01:07:19 Bailé Inolvidable: The Quinceañera Dance That Connected Generations 01:23:08 Building Community in Foreign Soil 01:33:40 The Concert Countdown: Bad Bunny Comes to Australia 📲 STAY CONNECTED If this conversation resonated, share it with someone who needs to feel seen. Tag us on Instagram and tell me what landed https://www.instagram.com/thequeenofconfidence/?hl=en These conversations matter. 👉🏽 And if you are down under and going to see Benito in Sydney hit us up! We’d love to see you there 💃🏻 👑 WORK WITH ME ♟️ The Queen’s Table High-level mentorship for women ready to build authority, visibility, and legacy 👉🏽 https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-queens-table/ 👑 The Next Level For women ready to grow their confidence, audience, and income 👉🏽 https://thequeenofconfidence.com/nextlevel/ 📚 MY BOOKS Becoming Magnetic Confidence Feels Like Sh*t 👉🏽 https://the-queen-of-confidence.myshopify.com 📲 CONNECT WITH ME Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/thequeenofconfidence Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/Theconfidencequeen/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-cramer-queenconfidence/

If you’re doing all the “right things” Showing up. Posting. Being consistent. Trying to be professional… But still feel invisible, overlooked, or like you’re blending in, This episode is for you. In today’s conversation, I’m breaking down how caring what people think quietly destroys your authority, weakens your personal brand, and keeps you stuck editing yourself instead of leading. This isn’t about being loud, controversial, or reckless. It’s about clarity, embodiment, and owning your voice without apology. In this episode, we cover: Why people-pleasing kills authority faster than inconsistency How “being liked” keeps you invisible, not respected The subtle ways you’re diluting your message to stay safe Why neutral brands are forgettable brands How confidence and trust are felt, not forced What shifts when you stop managing perception and start owning your perspective If you’ve ever thought: “I don’t want to upset anyone” “What if people judge me?” “I should probably tone this down…” This episode will challenge you in the best way. You cannot build a powerful personal brand while prioritising approval. Authority is built by standing somewhere, not blending in everywhere. 👑 WANT MORE OF THIS? I’m considering running a live personal brand workshop where I teach my full method for building authority, visibility, and a brand people actually remember. If that’s something you’d want: 👉🏽 Send me a DM on Instagram or 👉🏽 Leave a comment on Spotify and tell me “I’m in.” Your responses will decide if I run it. Chapters 00:00:00 Caring What People Think Is Ruining Your Brand 00:04:25 The Green Bush Analogy: Why Criticism Hurts 00:07:05 The Truth About Putting Yourself Out There 00:08:43 When Someone Triggers You: The Gift in Disguise 00:11:15 The Power of FWOT: Living Unapologetically 00:12:00 Building Thick Skin: Your Invitation to Practice 00:13:17 Becoming Untouchable: The Mission Over Opinions 00:16:21 The Celebrity Mindset: Look Forward to the Critics 00:17:57 Personal Branding Masterclass 00:19:13 Your Mission on This Planet 📲 LET’S CONNECT If this episode hit, take a screenshot, share it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @thequeenofconfidence https://www.instagram.com/thequeenofconfidence Or, if you’re listening on Spotify, drop a comment: What’s one way you’ve been holding back because of other people’s opinions? Because the moment you stop performing for approval… Your brand starts working for you.

Before you even open your mouth, people are already feeling you. Your energy walks into the room before your words do. This lesson is all about presence, not performative, not loud, not forced. We’re talking about grounded, magnetic energy that holds weight. That commands respect. You’ll learn the psychology of presence, how to shift your nervous system into calm confidence, and how to use breath, posture, and stillness to take up space without overcompensating. This isn’t about being the loudest. It’s about being the most anchored. Because when you’re regulated, rooted, and intentional—people listen. Not because you yelled… But because they felt you. Chapters 00:00:00 The Energy You're Broadcasting Right Now 00:00:22 You Don't Have to Be Loud to Be Powerful 00:00:45 Energetic Presence: How to Be Felt Without Speaking 00:01:15 The Lion in the Room: Understanding True Presence 00:03:08 What Presence Really Is: Safety, Confidence, and Congruence 00:04:35 The Insecurity Trap: How Self-Obsession Kills Presence 00:06:41 93% of Communication Is Nonverbal 00:08:02 Your Nervous System Doesn't Lie 00:09:24 Confidence Is Frequency: Contracting vs. Expanding 00:09:55 Are You Leaking or Anchoring Your Power? 00:10:47 Commanding Attention Without Overcompensating 00:11:18 The Power of Stillness and Silence 00:12:21 Body Language Mastery: Posture, Movement, and Eye Contact 00:16:30 The Final Shift: Becoming the Lioness in the Room ✨ Reflection Prompts: 👑 What kind of energy do you usually bring into a room? Is it grounded, chaotic, avoidant, performative? 👑 What does it feel like when someone walks in and you can immediately sense their presence? 👑 What would it look like to bring more intention into your presence this week—at a meeting, a dinner, or even a social media post? 👑 WORK WITH ME ♟️ The Queen’s Table High-level mentorship for women ready to build authority, visibility, and legacy. 👉🏽 https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-queens-table/ 👑 The Next Level For women ready to grow their confidence, audience, and income. 👉🏽 https://thequeenofconfidence.com/nextlevel/ 📚 MY BOOKS Becoming Magnetic Confidence Feels Like Sh*t 👉🏽 https://the-queen-of-confidence.myshopify.com 📲 LET’S CONNECT If this episode hit, let me know. 👉🏽 Come and DM me on Instagram and tell me where you noticed yourself leaking or anchoring your power. 👉🏽 Or leave a comment on Spotify and share what landed for you.

If you’re ready for a massive identity shift, this episode is for you. Because you don’t become your future self by “trying harder”, you become her by deciding who she is, then moving like her until your life catches up. In this episode, I’m teaching you the method that changed my identity, changed my life, and created “The Queen of Confidence” version of me. It’s called the Alter-SHE-go Method. The practice that helped me go from a shy, traumatised, playing-small version of me, to building the Queen identity and everything that came with it. We talk about: Why identity comes before results, every time The biggest trap people fall into, “when I have it, then I’ll be it” The real shift, Be, Do, Have Why this is not fake, and what to do if you feel cringe trying it The science behind it, enclothed cognition, and why what you wear changes how you perform How I used Alter Shigo energy to do scary things, including stepping onto big stages The questions to build your future self, her values, standards, boundaries, style, beliefs, and energy The real challenge, taking action as her, not just journaling about her This is your reminder that the future version of you is not coming to save you, she’s waiting for you to meet her. Mentioned in this episode Watch Beyoncé talking about Sasha Fierce (Alter Ego energy): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtTlFW9_sTI Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome to the Alter Shego Experience 00:00:30 The Origin Story 00:01:45 Main Character Energy and Becoming Magnetic Preview 00:02:59 The Confession: From Hot Mess to Queen of Confidence 00:06:36 Why Confidence Matters 00:08:39 The Five Steps to Becoming Magnetic Framework 00:09:24 Beyoncé and Sasha Fierce: The Alter Shego Method 00:10:18 Flipping the Script 00:13:42 Forget Fake It Till You Make It: Just Make It 00:16:25 The TEDx Story: Alter Shego in Action 00:20:00 The Science Behind Dressing the Part 00:21:16 Let's Create YOUR Alter Shego 00:24:20 Don't Confuse Your Future Self With Your Present Self 00:26:09 The Challenge: Share and Embody Your Alter Shego 00:28:49 The Final Question ▶️ WATCH THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/thequeenofconfidence Connect with me If this episode hits, DM me on Instagram and tell me who your Alter She-go is. Instagram: @thequeenofconfidence https://www.instagram.com/thequeenofconfidence/ And if you’re listening on Spotify, leave a comment and tell me your biggest takeaway, I read them. 👑 WORK WITH ME The Queen's Table High-level mentorship for women ready to build authority, visibility, and legacy. https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-queens-table/ The Next Level For women ready to grow their confidence, audience, and income. https://thequeenofconfidence.com/nextlevel/

If you don’t plan your year, your year will plan you. And most people don’t realise this until they’re exhausted, overbooked, chasing goals that never landed, and wondering why the life they wanted still feels just out of reach. In this episode, I’m walking you through exactly how Hamish and I plan our entire year in just a few focused hours, and why this process has changed everything for us, our business, our income, our energy, and our family life. This is how we stop reacting and start leading a year on purpose. In this episode, we cover: Why pipe dreams stay pipe dreams without structure How your calendar quietly dictates your income, content, and capacity The power of choosing a word of the year and letting it guide decisions How we map an entire year without burnout or overwhelm Why promotions, launches, and visibility must be planned early How to create space for strategy and magic at the same time The biggest mistake people make when planning a new year “You can’t co-create with the universe if you haven’t even opened your diary.” Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome to 2026: The Year Planning Masterclass 00:02:09 Why Intentionality Matters: Creating Your Future 00:08:40 Content and Cash Flow Follow Your Calendar 00:11:01 Step One: Choose Your Word of the Year 00:12:39 Step Two: Get a Massive Year-Long Calendar 00:14:40 Step Three: Eliminate Distractions and Make Time 00:16:09 Step Four: Add Monthly Themes to Your Calendar 00:18:37 Step Five: Block in Special Dates and Commitments 00:19:07 Step Six: Drop in Your Promotional Windows 00:21:46 Step Seven: Add Events You Want to Attend 00:23:10 Step Eight: Schedule Time Away and Mini Adventures 00:25:20 Step Nine: Review Your Capacity and Adjust 00:27:40 Step Ten: Set Your Monthly Focus and Income Goals 00:30:37 The Power of Planning: Lead Your Year, Don't Let It Run You 00:31:26 Becoming Magnetic Bonus Content Announcement 📥 FREE RESOURCE Before you plan 2026, grab our annual Goals & Intentions Workbook, the exact process we’ve used every year since 2010. Thousands of women use this to: Reflect honestly on the year that was Decide what stays and what goes Choose a word of the year that actually shapes behaviour Map the year ahead with clarity and intention 👉 Download it free here: https://thequeenofconfidence.com/2026-goals-and-intentions/ Or DM me 2026 on Instagram and I’ll send it to you. 🎯 WANT MORE SUPPORT? If you’re ready to grow an aligned, loyal audience and build real momentum online, start with The Fanbase Formula, my training on how to grow a community that actually converts. 👉 Learn more here: https://thequeenofconfidence.com/fanbase-formula/ If you know you’re ready for high-level mentorship, visibility, and leadership, explore working with me inside The Queen’s Table. 👉 Apply here: https://thequeenofconfidence.com/queens-table/ 💬 STAY CONNECTED If this episode hit, I want to hear from you. Come tell me what landed for you, what you’re committing to, or what your word of the year is. 📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thequeenofconfidence/ You can also leave a comment on Spotify and let me know how this episode supported you. You don’t need another year that runs you. You need a year you lead. And it starts here. ♟️

Don’t Set Goals for 2026 Until You Do This If 2025 stretched you, challenged you, or changed you, this episode is your reset. Before you start planning 2026, download our annual Goals & Intentions Workbook and follow this process with us. 👉🏽 Grab it free here: https://thequeenofconfidence.com/2026-goals-and-intentions/ This is the exact year-end ritual we’ve used since 2010 to close one chapter properly, decide what stays, release what you’re done with, and intentionally design the year ahead. In this episode, Hamish and I share how we: Reflect honestly on the year that was Choose a word of the year that actually guides our actions Identify patterns, lessons, and non-negotiables Map the year ahead with intention instead of pressure Chapters 00:00:00 Our Most Successful Year Ever 00:05:32 The Word of the Year 00:16:14 The Best of 2025 00:23:18 The Hard Truth: What Didn't Work This Year 00:43:34 The Unsexy Truth: Support Systems That Changed Everything 00:47:24 2026 Word of the Year 00:52:23 The Year of S: Systems, Stabilization, and Support 00:55:19 Setting Boundaries: Your Non-Negotiables for 2026 01:02:12 The Goals and Intentions Process: Making It Real 01:00:00 Your Boldest Dreams: The Bucket List Questions 01:04:53 Final Call: Download the Workbook and Do the Work 🎧 After listening: Come tell me what landed for you (comment if you’re listening on spotify!) OR 📸 Send me a DM on Instagram and let me know how you enjoyed this episode: https://www.instagram.com/thequeenofconfidence If you’re ready for deeper support: ✨ The Next Level https://thequeenofconfidence.com/nextlevel/ ✨ The Queen’s Table https://thequeenofconfidence.com/queens-table/ 📚 My books: Confidence Feels Like Sh*t & Becoming Magnetic Available on Amazon If this episode helped you, share it with someone who needs a reset before stepping into 2026.

(I have a early present for you - download your 2026 Goals & Intentions here: https://thequeenofconfidence.com/2026-goals-and-intentions/ OK! Back to the ass-kicking…How badly do you actually want the life you say you want? This episode is a direct conversation about commitment, purpose, and the uncomfortable truth most people avoid. I’m not here to motivate you. I’m here to ask you a question that changes everything. Because most people will never achieve their dreams. Not because they can’t, but because they aren’t willing to do what it takes. In this episode, I talk about the difference between a pipe dream and a mission. Why words mean nothing without action. Why comfort keeps you stuck. And why the people you admire are willing to do things most people won’t. I share my own story, the trauma I survived, the clarity I have about why I’m here, and why I refuse to live a small life. Not because it’s easy, but because the mission is bigger than me. This is an end-of-year conversation. The kind that asks you to get honest with yourself before you carry excuses into another year. In this episode, we cover: • Why most people never follow through on their vision • The difference between wanting something and being committed to it • Why motivation fades but purpose doesn’t • What comfort and safety are actually costing you • Why proximity, mentorship, and investment matter • What you’re willing to do when it actually matters Chapters 00:00:00 The Wake-Up Call: How Badly Do You Want It? 00:03:26 Finding Your True Why: Beyond Money and Fame 00:09:37 The Clarity That Changes Everything 00:11:31 Investing in Yourself: The Non-Negotiable 00:12:11 The Energy Gap: Why Some People Win 00:20:52 Death as Your Motivator: The Ultimate Reality Check 00:22:47 Proximity Is Power: Your Action Plan If this episode hits, let me know. Come tell me on Instagram at @thequeenofconfidence https://www.instagram.com/thequeenofconfidence And if you know you’re ready for high-level mentorship, visibility, and claiming your space, explore The Queen’s Table here: https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-queens-table/ If this is the season you’re ready to reflect, reset, and plan intentionally, download my free Goals & Intentions Workbook here or DM me “2026” on Instagram: https://thequeenofconfidence.com/2026-goals-and-intentions/ This is the perfect time of year to ask yourself this question: Not can I do it, but will I?

This is hands down one of the most powerful exercises I have ever done, and I am not exaggerating when I say it changed my life. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing a video that is inside of my Next level program. This is an exercise where I walk my clients through the exact future self exercise that helped me move through fear, apply for my TEDx, and actually do the thing I kept telling myself I wasn’t capable of. Not someday. Not years later. Immediately. This is not mindset fluff. This is a psychotherapy-based visualisation and embodiment exercise that allows you to access the version of you who has already done the thing you’re scared of. Inside this episode, you’ll experience: • Why your future self already lives inside you • How fear and desire can exist at the same time • The exact exercise I was guided through before my TEDx • How to receive clarity and guidance from future you • What action to take today to meet her sooner By the end of this sneak peek episode, you won’t just be thinking about your future self, you will have met her, heard her, and received direction from her. Do this exercise properly. Suspend disbelief. Let it be powerful. If you do it, DM me on Instagram @thequeenofconfidence and tell me what came through for you. Chapters 00:00:00 The TEDx Manifestation Story 00:01:16 Why This Exercise Will Change Your Life 00:02:02 From Fear to TEDx Stage: The Breakthrough Moment 00:03:15 Your Future Self Already Knows the Way 00:03:55 Meeting Your Future Self: The Exercise Begins 00:04:58 Step One: Define Your Big Scary Goal 00:05:36 Step Two: Your Present Self's Honest Truth 00:06:25 Step Three: The Shift - Becoming Future You 00:07:17 Step Four: Speaking as Your Future Self 00:08:47 Step Five: Returning with Guidance and Taking Action And if you are ready to Next level every area of your business, confidence and life, join me inside the Next level here:https://thequeenofconfidence.com/nextlevel/ PLUS: I am sharing an early look at our annual Goals & Intentions Workbook, our most popular resource we share all year - you can grab it here: https://thequeenofconfidence.com/2026-goals-and-intentions/