My daughter said something to me the other day that stopped me in my tracks:

"Mom, you're a stay-at-home mom, right??"

I run a multimillion-dollar business. I've been in Forbes. I wrote a book.

And my daughter thinks I'm a stay-at-home mom.

That, my loves, is the goal.

In this episode, I'm sharing exactly how I designed my business to work FOR my life as a mom... not the other way around. No more choosing between your kids and your calling.

You'll hear about:
💜 What my life looked like before: 25 private clients, 6-month waitlist, drowning while going through a divorce
💜 Why I don't believe in "balance"—I believe in DESIGN
💜 How I restructured from private clients to a group program (and why it was terrifying)
💜 My non-negotiable work hours: after school drop-off, done by 3:30 pickup
💜 Why I hired help at home but NOT a nanny—and the difference that makes
💜 What my kids are learning by watching me build this way

If you've been told you have to choose between success and presence... if you're a slave to your own business... if you want your kids to see a different reality of what a successful woman looks like...

This episode is your permission slip to design something different.

Your mess is your message. Let's turn it into millions together. 💜

Get my book Awaken Your Purpose at ericacarrico.com/books

To learn more, visit:
http://www.ericacarrico.com/

Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
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The first time I hit a six-figure month, I got physically sick.

Not from stress. From receiving.

My body couldn't handle having that much money. Because somewhere deep inside, I didn't believe I was allowed to have it.

We talk a lot about how to MAKE money. But nobody talks about why we push it away once it comes. Why we sabotage. Why we spend it as fast as we earn it. Why we feel guilty for having more than others.

This episode goes there.

You'll hear about:
💜 Why I used to spend money as fast as it came in (and the real reason behind it)
💜 The guilt and shame I carried about having nice things
💜 The fear of success that was even bigger than my fear of failure
💜 How to reframe what money actually is (hint: it's not evil)
💜 Why most women are terrible at receiving—and how to practice
💜 6 practical strategies to stop blocking abundance and start holding wealth

If you're making money but can't seem to keep it... if you feel guilty every time something good happens... if you secretly believe having wealth makes you a bad person...

This episode is your permission slip to receive.

Your mess is your message. Let's turn it into millions together. 💜

Get my book Awaken Your Purpose at ericacarrico.com/books

To learn more, visit:
http://www.ericacarrico.com/

Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
http://missionmatters.com/author/Erica-Carrico/

Last week I told you how I got sober. Today I'm telling you what happened next.

Five years without a drink. And here's what nobody tells you:

I lost friends.

People stopped inviting me to things - mom trips involved wine, get-togethers felt weird when I wasn't drinking.

I realized I couldn't relate to people anymore. The conversations all felt surface level. People repeat themselves after a few drinks and don't even notice.

I had to completely rewire my life. No beer after skiing. No bars. No happy hours.

Nothing to take the edge off. Ever.

Dating was brutal. Everyone wants drinks on a first date. I dated a guy who quit drinking but smoked pot daily - just trading one numbing agent for another. I'd rather be alone than with someone running from themselves.

In these five years, I've gone through divorce, custody battles, watching my kids go through things they shouldn't. The courts not doing proper investigations. Lost friends, partners, the life I thought I'd have.

All without anything to take the edge off.

But here's what ELSE happened:

My business hit million-dollar revenue. I was featured in Forbes and NY Times. I wrote a book. I bought horses, a mountain house, investment properties. I built a nest egg for my kids. After years of dating, I found a sober partner - the healthiest relationship I've ever had.

My body healed. I'm in perimenopause and healthier than I've been in years. My kids see me FULLY ALIVE.

In this episode:
💜 The friendships I lost (and why it's okay)
💜 Dating sober until I found my person
💜 Going through hell without the edge
💜 Forbes, NY Times, and million-dollar years
💜 Falling in love with myself

Less friends. More life. It's worth it.

Get Awaken Your Purpose at ericacarrico.com/books 💜

To learn more, visit:
http://www.ericacarrico.com/

Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
http://missionmatters.com/author/Erica-Carrico/