Everyone has a story.

10 Things About Erika

• I am a fire wife, a daughter, a sister, an aunt, a friend, a volunteer, dog mom, a certified life coach and rather sassy.

• I grew up in South Dakota in a place so small it’s not even on the map anymore. Kindergarten through 8th grade was spent in a two-room school house with a few-dozen kids, two teachers, and one rotary phone (remember those!?). My class had 3 people; my cousin, the teachers kid and me. To go to high school I lived with people 90 miles away from my family and came home on the weekends. See, I told you it was small!

• When I was 16 I died in a bad car accident. But it’s ok, I lived. Obviously.

• Vodka is my preferred drink but while living in Washington state I developed a palate for good Oregon Pinot Noir from the Williamette Valley.

• Since graduating from college I’ve moved 15 times and lived in four different states. This number will continue to go up but hopefully only 1 or 2 more.

• I’ve been laid off…twice. Neither time was ideal but both times were absolutely perfect. Only experienced one pandemic but I think that’s plenty for one lifetime.

• After leaving an abusive relationship in my 20’s that ended violently, I decided I would always work with survivors of domestic violence offering free programs focusing on strengthening their relationship with themselves, understanding their worthiness, and setting boundaries.

• The beach is my happy place. #BeachPlease

• I have an obsession with The Container Store and a serious addiction to carbohydrates.

• As much as I love being with amazing people, I am equally as content being by myself.