The Confidence Chronicles

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  Why Women Get Overlooked at Work (And How to Change It) 17.08.2026 16min

  You can be brilliant, hardworking and incredibly capable, and still find yourself being overlooked. But what if the problem isn't only what's happening around you? After speaking at a women in tech event, I left thinking about how many incredible women are frustrated that they're not being heard, recognised or given the opportunities they deserve, while also struggling to speak up, set boundaries, advocate for themselves and communicate what they actually want. There are absolutely barriers women face in workplaces and leadership. But this episode is about the part we have the power to change. I'm talking about radical responsibility, the stories we carry about ourselves and how those beliefs can quietly influence the way we show up, lead and allow other people to treat us. In this episode: • why working harder isn't always what gets you recognised • how your internal narrative can follow you into every room • what changes when you start advocating for yourself and your career • why confidence and self-trust are essential for women who want to lead If you're waiting for someone else to notice how capable you are, recognise your contribution or finally give you the opportunity you've been hoping for, this episode might challenge you to look somewhere different. At yourself. Because when you stop outsourcing your power, everything changes. READY TO BUILD YOUR AUTHORITY, CONFIDENCE & PERSONAL BRAND? 📖 GET ERIKA'S BOOKS → Becoming Magnetic (Penguin Random House, 2025) → Confidence Feels Like Shit (2020) Available here: https://shop.thequeenofconfidence.com/collections/book Amazon, Barnes & Noble or any audiobook app 📩 GROW YOUR FANBASE — Learn the timeless skill that turned my 1,000 followers into a 7 figure global business → https://courses.thequeenofconfidence.com/offers/TKhTxM3n/checkout ♟️ The Queen’s Table My high-level mentorship for women ready to step into leadership, visibility and legacy. → https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-queens-table/ ✨ The Next Level Build your confidence, audience and income. → https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-next-level/ 🎤 BOOK ERIKA TO SPEAK → For keynotes, corporate events, and women's leadership conferences in Australia and the USA: 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 👑 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/ 🙏🏽 ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? Please subscribe so you never miss one. It takes 30 seconds and it means everything to us!
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  How Bad Bunny Brought Puerto Ricans Together in Australia 10.08.2026 41min

  When Bad Bunny announced his Australian tour, we thought we were just going to a concert. We had no idea it would change everything. What started as two Puerto Rican women trying to find their people became a growing community of Puerto Ricans and Dominicans across Australia. From WhatsApp groups and concerts to parties, new friendships and families finally finding each other, this episode is about creating community instead of waiting for it. This isn't just a concert recap. It's a conversation about belonging, identity, culture, courage, and finally finding home on the other side of the world. In this episode, we talk about: • how Bad Bunny's tour unexpectedly united Puerto Ricans across Australia • what happened when we realised there were far more of us than we imagined • why community doesn't happen by accident • what this experience taught us about belonging and connection Whether you're Puerto Rican, Latino, living overseas, or searching for your people, this is a reminder that sometimes one person willing to bring people together can change everything. 🎥 WATCH THE FIRST EPISODE Before this community came together, Yadi and I sat down to talk about Puerto Rican identity, diaspora, cultural grief, and what it means to carry your roots while building a life in Australia: https://youtu.be/2Z3D36sK4fI?si=f8QHupwyGE2g2N57 READY TO BUILD YOUR AUTHORITY, CONFIDENCE & PERSONAL BRAND? 📖 GET ERIKA'S BOOKS → Becoming Magnetic (Penguin Random House, 2025) → Confidence Feels Like Shit (2020) Available here: https://shop.thequeenofconfidence.com/collections/book Amazon, Barnes & Noble or any audiobook app 📩 GROW YOUR FANBASE — Learn the timeless skill that turned my 1,000 followers into a 7-figure global business → https://courses.thequeenofconfidence.com/offers/TKhTxM3n/checkout ♟️ The Queen's Table My high-level mentorship for women ready to step into leadership, visibility and legacy. → https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-queens-table/ ✨ The Next Level Build your confidence, audience and income. → https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-next-level/ 🎤 BOOK ERIKA TO SPEAK → For keynotes, corporate events, and women's leadership conferences in Australia and the USA: 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 👑 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/ 🙏🏽 ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? Please subscribe so you never miss one. It takes 30 seconds and it means everything to us! Chapters 00:00:00 How Bad Bunny Brought Puerto Ricans Together in Australia 00:00:27 Welcome to the Confidence Chronicles: Stand in Who You Are 00:01:24 From Eight Puerto Ricans to Eighty: The WhatsApp Explosion 00:04:18 The Bad Bunny Super Bowl Moment That Changed Everything 00:05:34 We Tried to Get Bad Bunny to Our Party: Shooting Your Shot 00:07:58 The Pre-Concert Gathering: Finding Each Other Before the Show 00:08:45 Concert Night: Collecting Puerto Ricans Like Pokemon 00:09:26 Cultural Appropriation or Appreciation: The Puerto Rican Flag Everywhere 00:10:25 Exchanging Phone Numbers With Strangers: Instant Family 00:11:31 The Magic of Finding Your People: Serendipity at the Stadium 00:15:26 Bad Bunny's Team: Coffee, Culture, and Community on Tour 00:16:39 General Admission Chaos: Too Old for This But Here We Are 00:18:49 Meeting Erica Peña: When Your Favorite Designer Flies From Bali 00:20:09 Surprise Guests From America: Friends Flying In for the Experience 00:20:37 The Tears, The Tequila, The Pure Joy: Concert Emotions 00:20:58 The Spontaneous Street Party: When the Concert Ends But We Don't 00:21:58 Australia Wakes Up to Puerto Rico: The Cultural Impact 00:23:43 From Concert to Community: Planning the Christmas in July Parranda 00:24:46 Erica Invites 80 Strangers to Her House: What Could Go Wrong? 00:25:20 The Parranda: Puerto Rican Christmas Party Down Under 00:26:07 Six Pernils and Endless Rice: When Puerto Ricans Bring Food 00:28:31 The Kids Dancing With Flags: Passing Down Culture to the Next Generation 00:32:52 PR and Media Coverage: Telling the Puerto Rican Australia Story 00:34:19 The Mangrove Effect: How Community Creates Ecosystem 00:37:20 Supporting Each Other: From Opera to Personal Training 00:35:00 The Courage to Take Up Space and Make Noise 00:38:54 We're Not Alone Anymore: The Gift of Finding Your People 00:40:33 Stay Curious: Finding Similarities in Different Cultures 00:39:53 We Invited Puerto Rico to Australia: Final Reflections
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  Fear Can Become Your Greatest Teacher 03.08.2026 14min

  I had someone ask me recently: "What are you actually scared of?" And it made me realise something... I'm scared all the time. Not because I'm doing something wrong. Because I'm constantly building, creating and stepping into bigger rooms. In this episode, I share why fear has become one of my greatest teachers, how I've stopped seeing it as something to avoid, and why the opportunities you're dreaming about are almost always hiding on the other side of uncertainty. If you've been waiting to feel confident before making your next move, this conversation is exactly what you need. In this episode: • why confidence doesn't come before courage • how to use fear as fuel instead of letting it stop you • why uncertainty is part of creating anything meaningful • the mindset shift that helps you focus on possibility instead of worst-case scenarios You don't need to eliminate fear. You simply need to stop believing it means you shouldn't go for it. READY TO BUILD YOUR AUTHORITY, CONFIDENCE & PERSONAL BRAND? 📖 GET ERIKA'S BOOKS → Becoming Magnetic (Penguin Random House, 2025) → Confidence Feels Like Shit (2020) Available here: https://shop.thequeenofconfidence.com/collections/book Also available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and all major audiobook platforms. 📩 GROW YOUR FANBASE Learn the timeless skill that turned my 1,000 followers into a 7-figure global business. https://courses.thequeenofconfidence.com/offers/TKhTxM3n/checkout ♟️ THE QUEEN'S TABLE My high-level mentorship for ambitious women ready to build visibility, influence and lasting success. https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-queens-table/ ✨ THE NEXT LEVEL Build your confidence, audience and income. https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-next-level/ 🎤 BOOK ERIKA TO SPEAK For conferences, corporate events, leadership programs and women's events across Australia and the USA. https://thequeenofconfidence.com/speaking/ 📲 FOLLOW ERIKA Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thequeenofconfidence/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-cramer-queenconfidence/ Website https://thequeenofconfidence.com TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thequeenofconfidence 👑 LISTEN 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/@thequeenofconfidence All podcast platforms https://thequeenofconfidence.com/podcast/ 🙏🏽 LOVED THIS EPISODE? Subscribe, leave a review and share this episode with someone who's ready to stop letting fear make their decisions. Chapters 00:00:00 Fear Can Become Your Greatest Teacher 00:00:20 Welcome to the Confidence Chronicles: Stand in Who You Are 00:01:17 My Face Hurts From Smiling: Everything Is Finally Working Out 00:02:30 I'm Always Scared: The Truth About Living in Fear 00:03:06 Confidence Feels Like Shit: The Reality of Chasing Your Dreams 00:03:50 Born and Raised in Uncertainty: My Beautiful Relationship With the Unknown 00:04:52 Life Is Unknown: The Whole Thing Is a Question Mark 00:06:19 Your Brain Is Amazing at Being Right: Stop Looking for the Bad 00:08:22 Fear and Excitement Feel the Same: Choose Your Story 00:08:53 We're Going to America: Embracing Possibility Everywhere 00:10:13 I Was Petrified of My TEDx Talk: Using Fear to Fuel You 00:10:37 What If Everything You Want Comes True? 00:11:50 There Is No One on Planet Earth That Isn't Scared of Something 00:13:22 Let Your Fear Fuel You, Not Freeze You 00:13:38 You Want a Big Life? Buckle Up, It's Going to Be Petrifying 00:14:23 See You in Boston: FFFCon 2026
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  I Broke a Generational Pattern With My Son 27.07.2026 19min

  Last night, something happened with my son that I'll never forget. What started as tears over something seemingly small turned into one of the most healing moments I've ever experienced as a mother. Not just for him. For me. As someone who grew up with trauma, I realised in that moment I wasn't just parenting my son. I was re-parenting the little girl inside of me who never had someone help her process her emotions. It reminded me that every therapy session, every difficult conversation, every tear, every breakthrough and every piece of healing work I've done over the years wasn't just changing my life. It was changing the way my children experience theirs. If you're a parent, or you're doing the work to heal from your own childhood, I hope this episode reminds you that your healing matters more than you know. In this episode: • the emotional moment that completely shifted the way I saw my own healing • why regulating your nervous system is one of the greatest gifts you can give your children • how breaking generational patterns happens in everyday parenting moments • the lesson that left me crying in the shower with gratitude If this episode resonated with you, send it to another parent who needs this reminder. READY TO BUILD YOUR AUTHORITY, CONFIDENCE & PERSONAL BRAND? 📖 GET ERIKA'S BOOKS → Becoming Magnetic (Penguin Random House, 2025) → Confidence Feels Like Shit (2020) Available here: https://shop.thequeenofconfidence.com/collections/book Amazon, Barnes & Noble or any audiobook app 📩 GROW YOUR FANBASE Learn the timeless skill that turned my 1,000 followers into a 7-figure global business. → https://courses.thequeenofconfidence.com/offers/TKhTxM3n/checkout ♟️ The Queen's Table My high-level mentorship for women ready to step into leadership, visibility and legacy. → https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-queens-table/ ✨ The Next Level Build your confidence, audience and income. → https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-next-level/ 🎤 BOOK ERIKA TO SPEAK For keynotes, corporate events and women's leadership conferences in Australia and the USA: https://thequeenofconfidence.com/speaking/ 📲 FOLLOW ERIKA Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thequeenofconfidence/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-cramer-queenconfidence/ Website https://thequeenofconfidence.com/about/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thequeenofconfidence 👑 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/ 🙏🏽 ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? Please subscribe so you never miss one. It takes 30 seconds and it means everything to us! Chapters 00:00:00 The Generational Trauma We're Not Passing Down 00:00:23 Welcome to the Confidence Chronicles: Stand in Who You Are 00:01:20 A Self-Acknowledgement Cry in the Shower 00:02:29 Why Nervous System Regulation Matters for Parents 00:04:36 The World Cup Wake-Up Calls: When Parenting Gets Real 00:07:48 The Meltdown Moment: When Your Kid Is Full of Anger 00:12:10 Nobody Ever Taught Me How to Process Anger 00:10:41 Holding Space for My Son to Release His Anger 00:11:41 Underneath Anger Is Sadness: The Breakthrough 00:13:44 Breath Work, Tapping, and Settling the Nervous System 00:16:12 Your Internal Work Is the Gift You Give Your Children 00:18:28 They Model Who You Are Being, Not What You Say
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  How to Build an Audacious Personal Brand (Even If You're Scared to Be Seen) 20.07.2026 20min

  You don't build a powerful personal brand by waiting until you feel confident. You build it by being audacious enough to show up while you're still scared. In this episode, I'm sharing why audacity, not confidence, is the real reason some people create incredible opportunities while everyone else stays stuck waiting to feel ready. If you've been holding yourself back because you're worried about what people think, you're second-guessing yourself, or you're waiting for the "perfect" time, this conversation is for you. Your personal brand isn't built by playing it safe. It's built one brave decision at a time. We talk about: why audacity is the real foundation of a powerful personal brand how to become magnetic by showing up before you feel ready what it actually feels like to build confidence in real time why your biggest opportunities are waiting on the other side of courage If you're ready to become impossible to ignore, this episode is for you. READY TO BUILD YOUR AUTHORITY, CONFIDENCE & PERSONAL BRAND? 📖 GET ERIKA'S BOOKS → Becoming Magnetic (Penguin Random House, 2025) → Confidence Feels Like Shit (2020) Available here: https://shop.thequeenofconfidence.com/collections/book Amazon, Barnes & Noble or any audio book app 📩 GROW YOUR FANBASE — Learn the timeless skill that turned my 1,000 followers into a 7 figure global business → https://courses.thequeenofconfidence.com/offers/TKhTxM3n/checkout ♟️ The Queen's Table My high-level mentorship for women ready to step into leadership, visibility and legacy. → https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-queens-table/ ✨ The Next Level Build your confidence, audience and income. → https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-next-level/ 🎤 BOOK ERIKA TO SPEAK → For keynotes, corporate events, and women's leadership conferences in Australia and the USA: 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 👑 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/ 🙏🏽 ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? Please subscribe so you never miss one. It takes 30 seconds and it means everything to us! Chapters 00:00:00 The Most Audacious Person Always Wins 00:00:14 Welcome to the Confidence Chronicles: Stand in Who You Are 00:01:08 Audacity Means You're Scared as Hell But Doing It Anyway 00:02:29 Introducing the Audacious Personal Brand Masterclass 00:03:26 You Are That Big Sister Slapping You Around With Love 00:04:18 Every Opportunity Starts With Having the Audacity 00:05:02 Confidence Feels Like Shit: The Reality of Audacity 00:05:45 Five Minutes Before Every Stage: The Nervous Reality 00:06:18 Audacity Happens Before the Moment Arrives 00:07:05 The Day I Meet Tony Robbins: I'm Going to Vomit and Die 00:09:48 You Already Have a Personal Brand 00:11:16 When You're Audacious, You're Magnetic 00:11:36 Your Personal Brand Is Built One Brave Decision at a Time 00:12:33 I Don't Give a Fuck What You Think About Me 00:13:09 Do What You Can: Starting My Podcast in My Car 00:13:28 Go Left When Everybody's Going Right 00:14:27 Have the Audacity to Be Who the Fuck You Are 00:15:05 Category of One Energy: How to Cut Through the Noise 00:15:51 Someone Doesn't Like You? Who Gives a Fuck? 00:16:08 You Swear Too Much: Yeah Bitch, I Swear in My Intro 00:16:55 Say It With the Most Audacity and We Will Follow 00:17:57 Come to the Personal Brand Masterclass: Comment the Word Brand 00:18:23 The Number One Thing We're Missing: Permission to Be Audacious 00:18:50 The Internet Be Lying: It's Nerve-Wracking 00:19:40 Audacity Is a Decision You Make 00:20:07 How Are You Different? That's When You Start Attracting Everything 00:21:05 Thank You for Listening: Share This With a Woman Who Needs It
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  The Confidence Advice Every Woman Over 40 Needs 13.07.2026 26min

  If You're Over 40, You Need to Hear This If you've found yourself wondering whether you're still relevant, whether you've been left behind or whether younger creators have something you don't, this episode is your reminder. Your experience isn't a disadvantage. It's your greatest competitive edge. Erika shares why so many women over 40 lose confidence online, how comparison steals your power, and why your lived experience is something no trend, algorithm or AI can ever replace. We talk about: why so many women over 40 are questioning their confidence the hidden cost of comparing yourself to younger creators how to reconnect with your experience, wisdom and authority why your next chapter can become your biggest one yet If you're over 40 and building a business, changing careers or stepping into a new season of life, this episode will remind you exactly who you are. READY TO BUILD YOUR AUTHORITY, CONFIDENCE & PERSONAL BRAND? 📖 GET ERIKA'S BOOKS → Becoming Magnetic (Penguin Random House, 2025) → Confidence Feels Like Shit (2020) Available here: https://shop.thequeenofconfidence.com/collections/book Amazon, Barnes & Noble or any audio book app 📩 GROW YOUR FANBASE — Learn the timeless skill that turned my 1,000 followers into a 7 figure global business → https://courses.thequeenofconfidence.com/offers/TKhTxM3n/checkout ♟️ The Queen's Table My high-level mentorship for women ready to step into leadership, visibility and legacy. → https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-queens-table/ ✨ The Next Level Build your confidence, audience and income. → https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-next-level/ 🎤 BOOK ERIKA TO SPEAK → For keynotes, corporate events, and women's leadership conferences in Australia and the USA: 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 👑 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/ 🙏🏽 ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? Please subscribe so you never miss one. It takes 30 seconds and it means everything to us! Chapters 00:00:00 The Comparison Crisis: Why Women Over 40 Are Second-Guessing Themselves 00:00:36 Welcome to the Confidence Chronicles: This One's For You If You're Over 40 00:01:57 Feeling 28 at 43: Refusing to Believe in Age Limitations 00:02:42 What You're Really Comparing: Experience vs. Confidence 00:04:37 This Is Not a New Problem: Every Generation Faces This 00:07:06 You Forgot What You Built: Remember Who You Are 00:09:09 The Internet Rewards Loud, But Business Rewards Trust 00:12:04 Stop Outsourcing Your Authority to Younger People 00:14:34 You Are a Category of One: Stop Asking How to Be Like Her 00:18:25 Midlife Reinvention: Who Am I Now and What's Important? 00:21:08 Am I Relevant? The Question You Should Be Asking Instead 00:22:46 Your Experience Is Yours Alone: Nobody Can Take That Away 00:24:06 Get High on Your Own Supply: Remember Who You Are
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  Why You Keep Comparing Yourself (And It’s Ruining Your Confidence) 06.07.2026 27min

  Have you ever looked at someone online and wondered why they're so much further ahead than you? In this episode, Erika shares why comparison is one of the fastest ways to destroy your confidence and why most of us are comparing completely different lives without even realising it. From age and motherhood to money, support systems and life experience, there are countless factors we never see behind someone's success. Yet we compare ourselves anyway. This conversation is a reminder to stop measuring your life against someone else's timeline and start focusing on building your own. We talk about: why comparison without context is keeping you stuck the hidden factors you're forgetting every time you compare yourself how social media distorts success and fuels self-doubt practical ways to come back to your own lane and rebuild confidence If you've been feeling behind lately, this episode will help you see yourself, and your journey, differently. READY TO BUILD YOUR AUTHORITY, CONFIDENCE & PERSONAL BRAND? 📖 GET ERIKA'S BOOKS → Becoming Magnetic (Penguin Random House, 2025) → Confidence Feels Like Shit (2020) Available here: https://shop.thequeenofconfidence.com/collections/book Amazon, Barnes & Noble or any audiobook app 📩 GROW YOUR FANBASE — Learn the timeless skill that turned my 1,000 followers into a 7-figure global business → https://courses.thequeenofconfidence.com/offers/TKhTxM3n/checkout ♟️ The Queen's Table My high-level mentorship for women ready to step into leadership, visibility and legacy. → https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-queens-table/ ✨ The Next Level Build your confidence, audience and income. → https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-next-level/ 🎤 BOOK ERIKA TO SPEAK → For keynotes, corporate events, and women's leadership conferences in Australia and the USA: 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 👑 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/ 🙏🏽 ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? Please subscribe so you never miss one. It takes 30 seconds and it means everything to us!
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  Why Slowing Down Is the Fastest Way to Grow 29.06.2026 22min

  Everyone is telling you to move faster. Scale faster. Launch more. Post more. Do more. But after building a multi-seven-figure business, I learned that the biggest breakthroughs didn't happen while I was moving faster. They happened when I slowed down long enough to build the foundations that could actually support the next level. In this episode, I share one of the hardest business lessons I've learned, why slowing down isn't failure, and how creating strong systems, boundaries and alignment can become the greatest growth strategy you'll ever implement. In this episode: • Why slowing down can accelerate your growth • The mistake ambitious entrepreneurs make when scaling • What to focus on before chasing the next opportunity • How to build a business that actually supports your life If you've been feeling stuck, overwhelmed or like you've lost your momentum, this episode will change the way you think about growth. 👇 Let me know in the comments: What's one area of your business or life that needs stronger foundations before you chase the next goal? READY TO BUILD YOUR AUTHORITY, CONFIDENCE & PERSONAL BRAND? 📖 GET ERIKA'S BOOKS → Becoming Magnetic (Penguin Random House, 2025) → Confidence Feels Like Shit (2020) Available here: https://shop.thequeenofconfidence.com/collections/book Amazon, Barnes & Noble or any audiobook app 📩 GROW YOUR FANBASE Learn the timeless skill that turned my 1,000 followers into a 7-figure global business. → https://courses.thequeenofconfidence.com/offers/TKhTxM3n/checkout ♟️ The Queen's Table My high-level mentorship for women ready to step into leadership, visibility and legacy. → https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-queens-table/ ✨ The Next Level Build your confidence, audience and income. → https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-next-level/ 🎤 BOOK ERIKA TO SPEAK For keynotes, corporate events and women's leadership conferences in Australia and the USA: https://thequeenofconfidence.com/speaking/ 📲 FOLLOW ERIKA → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thequeenofconfidence/ → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-cramer-queenconfidence/ → Website: https://thequeenofconfidence.com/about/ → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thequeenofconfidence 👑 LISTEN TO THE CONFIDENCE CHRONICLES → Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2MUxtupRLNGB8cuNC9mwXI → Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-confidence-chronicles/id1439434022 → All platforms: https://thequeenofconfidence.com/podcast/ 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, like this video and share it with someone who's building something big. Your support helps us reach more women ready to lead with confidence. Chapters 00:00:00 When Everything Slips Through the Cracks: The Reality of Going Too Fast 00:00:58 Welcome to the Confidence Chronicles: Stand in Who You Are 00:01:52 The Hardest Year: Behind the Scenes of Building a Business 00:02:45 From Dead Broke to Audacious Belief: The Power of Purpose 00:04:24 The Conversation That Changed Everything: We Need to Slow Down 00:05:51 Structure: The Word of the Year That Wasn't Exciting 00:07:02 The Queen Bee Role: Getting Out of Every Department 00:07:26 Adding University Placement to the Mix: Perfect Timing or Chaos? 00:08:50 Learning Your Energy Type: Why Being Home Doesn't Work for Everyone 00:10:11 Seeing the Gaps: What Slowing Down Revealed About the Business 00:10:41 Too Dramatic or Too Real? From 500 Miles an Hour to Double Brakes 00:11:53 The 10-80-10 Process: A Game-Changing Framework for Founders 00:13:45 Organizing Everything: Notion, Google Drive, and House Cleaning 00:14:42 Sales Over Content: Reorganizing Priorities That Actually Matter 00:15:36 Cleaning Up the Client Journey: Funnels, Emails, and Simplification 00:16:01 When You're Bored, Make Your Business Better: The Unsexy Work 00:16:37 Coming Out of the Cave: WD-40 on My Joints and Cleaning Cobwebs 00:18:49 Slow Down to Speed Up: The Arrow Analogy That Explains Everything 00:19:28 Trust the Process: Less Pressure, More Intention, More Wisdom 00:19:54 You Can't Achieve Big Dreams with Chaos: The Hard Truth 00:20:15 Your Dream Has Your Name on It: Nobody's Taking It Away 00:21:00 Get Off Your Phone: Your Brain Is More Messed Up Than You Realize 00:21:42 It's Not Always Roses and Flowers: The Real Behind the Scenes
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  The Hidden Cost of Chasing Your Dreams 22.06.2026 21min

  What happens when the thing you've been praying for finally arrives? In this deeply personal episode, I share the reality of receiving one of the biggest opportunities of my career and the unexpected emotions that came with it. Because while social media loves to celebrate success, very few people talk about the sacrifices, guilt, sadness, and complexity that can show up when your dreams start becoming reality. This conversation is about ambition, motherhood, purpose, sacrifice, and learning how to hold joy and grief at the same time. We talk about: the side of success most people never talk about why getting what you want can bring unexpected emotions how to navigate guilt when your dreams impact the people you love the reality of sacrifice, ambition, and building an extraordinary life If you're building something meaningful, chasing a big dream, or feeling torn between what you want and who you love, this episode is for you. READY TO BUILD YOUR AUTHORITY, CONFIDENCE & PERSONAL BRAND? 📖 GET ERIKA'S BOOKS → Becoming Magnetic (Penguin Random House, 2025) → Confidence Feels Like Shit (2020) Available here: https://shop.thequeenofconfidence.com/collections/book Amazon, Barnes & Noble or any audio book app 📩 GROW YOUR FANBASE — Learn the timeless skill that turned my 1,000 followers into a 7 figure global business → https://courses.thequeenofconfidence.com/offers/TKhTxM3n/checkout ♟️ The Queen’s Table My high-level mentorship for women ready to step into leadership, visibility and legacy. → https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-queens-table/ ✨ The Next Level Build your confidence, audience and income. → https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-next-level/ 🎤 BOOK ERIKA TO SPEAK → For keynotes, corporate events, and women's leadership conferences in Australia and the USA: 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 👑 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/ 🙏🏽 ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? Please subscribe so you never miss one. It takes 30 seconds and it means everything to us!
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  The Secrets to Becoming Unstoppable 15.06.2026 19min

  What if the biggest thing standing between you and the life you want... is you? In this episode, I'm breaking down what it really means to become unstoppable, and why success has far less to do with talent, strategy, or luck than most people think. Inspired by my Becoming Unstoppable masterclass, this conversation explores the hidden ways women hold themselves back, the stories that keep them stuck, and what it actually takes to move through fear, rejection, self-doubt, and visibility blocks. Because the truth is, nobody is stopping you. The question is: are you willing to stop stopping yourself? We talk about: the hidden ways you're getting in your own way without realizing it why fear of rejection, criticism and visibility keeps so many women stuck the mindset shift that helps you keep going when things get hard what self-trust, self-leadership and resilience actually look like in real life If you've been feeling stuck, playing small, waiting for permission, or questioning yourself, this episode is your reminder that the next level version of you already exists. READY TO BUILD YOUR AUTHORITY, CONFIDENCE & PERSONAL BRAND? 📖 GET ERIKA'S BOOKS → Becoming Magnetic (Penguin Random House, 2025) → Confidence Feels Like Shit (2020) Available here: https://shop.thequeenofconfidence.com/collections/book Amazon, Barnes & Noble or any audio book app 📩 GROW YOUR FANBASE — Learn the timeless skill that turned my 1,000 followers into a 7 figure global business → https://courses.thequeenofconfidence.com/offers/TKhTxM3n/checkout ♟️ The Queen’s Table My high-level mentorship for women ready to step into leadership, visibility and legacy. → https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-queens-table/ ✨ The Next Level Build your confidence, audience and income. → https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-next-level/ 🎤 BOOK ERIKA TO SPEAK → For keynotes, corporate events, and women's leadership conferences in Australia and the USA: 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 👑 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/ 🙏🏽 ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? Please subscribe so you never miss one. It takes 30 seconds and it means everything to us!
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  The Truth About Becoming a Paid Speaker 09.06.2026 24min

  Join me for Paid To Speak on July 8th - apply here: https://thequeenofconfidence.com/paid-to-speak/ Resources mentioned on this episode: How to Get More Speaking Gigs Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-confidence-chronicles/id1439434022?i=1000771404374 Ready to Build your X-factor and stand out from the crowd? Watch my Stand Out Personal Brand masterclass here: https://courses.thequeenofconfidence.com/offers/7UiNB2x9/checkout — This episode is for you if you want to become a paid speaker. Most people think getting on stage is the goal. It isn't. The stage is just the beginning. In this episode, I pull back the curtain on the business of speaking, what actually gets you booked, how speakers make money beyond their speaker fee, and why some people leave an event with applause while others leave with clients, opportunities, and long-term impact. If you've ever dreamed of speaking on stages, landing TEDx talks, getting booked for conferences, or building authority through speaking, this conversation is for you. We talk about: what event organisers are really looking for in a speaker why personal branding matters more than your speaking skills how one free speaking gig generated over $70,000 the business systems every speaker needs behind the scenes Whether you're a coach, consultant, entrepreneur, thought leader or aspiring speaker, this episode will completely change how you think about getting paid to speak. READY TO BUILD YOUR AUTHORITY, CONFIDENCE & PERSONAL BRAND? 📖 GET ERIKA'S BOOKS → Becoming Magnetic (Penguin Random House, 2025) → Confidence Feels Like Shit (2020) Available here: https://shop.thequeenofconfidence.com/collections/book Amazon, Barnes & Noble or any audio book app ♟️ The Queen's Table My high-level mentorship for women ready to step into leadership, visibility and legacy. → https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-queens-table/ ✨ The Next Level Build your confidence, audience and income. → https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-next-level/ 🎤 BOOK ERIKA TO SPEAK → For keynotes, corporate events, and women's leadership conferences in Australia and the USA: 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 👑 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/ 🙏🏽 ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? Please subscribe so you never miss one. It takes 30 seconds and it means everything to us! Chapters 00:00:00 The Most Requested Topic 00:02:04 How to Get Paid to Speak 00:03:37 Speaking Is an Opportunity, Not Just a Paycheck 00:05:13 The Business Behind Speaking: What No One Tells You 00:07:49 The 70K Speaking fee 00:09:20 Speaker Fees Breakdown: Australia vs United States 00:11:49 Your Personal Brand Is Everything: Be Memorable or Be Forgotten 00:12:25 Speaker Assets You Must Have: Reels, Websites, and Visibility 00:13:11 The More You Speak, The More You Speak 00:14:08 Build Your Ecosystem First 00:17:54 The Backend That Made 20K 00:21:02 Why You Can't Copy and Paste Your Talks 00:23:05 Make Your Audience Feel Something: Interaction and Impact 00:23:57 The Longevity Game: What Happens After You Leave the Stage 00:26:22 Three Pillars of Paid Speaking: Brand, Business, and Mindset 00:27:08 You're Here to Serve, Not to Look Cool 00:28:18 Join me at Paid to Speak
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  Why You Can’t Manifest When You Feel Like Sh*t 05.06.2026 41min

  You cannot manifest what you want when you feel like sh*t. Well, technically you can, but you'll probably keep manifesting more of what you don't want. In this episode, I'm joined by my husband Hamish to have an honest conversation about manifestation, alignment, energy, and what it really takes to create the life, business, relationships, and opportunities you want. When you're operating from stress, scarcity, frustration, overwhelm, or fear, it's easy to fall into the trap of forcing outcomes instead of becoming the person capable of receiving them. In this episode, we discuss: why you can't create abundance from a place of lack what to do when life feels heavy and nothing seems to be working how to become the version of you who already has what you want the balance between surrender, trust and taking action This conversation will challenge the way you think about manifestation and remind you that sometimes the biggest shifts happen when you stop forcing and start trusting. READY TO BUILD YOUR AUTHORITY, CONFIDENCE & PERSONAL BRAND? 📖 GET ERIKA'S BOOKS → Becoming Magnetic (Penguin Random House, 2025) → Confidence Feels Like Shit (2020) Available here: https://shop.thequeenofconfidence.com/collections/book Amazon, Barnes & Noble or any audio book app 📩 GROW YOUR FANBASE — Learn the timeless skill that turned my 1,000 followers into a 7 figure global business → https://courses.thequeenofconfidence.com/offers/TKhTxM3n/checkout ♟️ The Queen's Table My high-level mentorship for women ready to step into leadership, visibility and legacy. → https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-queens-table/ ✨ The Next Level Build your confidence, audience and income. → https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-next-level/ 🎤 BOOK ERIKA TO SPEAK → For keynotes, corporate events, and women's leadership conferences in Australia and the USA: 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 Chapters 00:00:00 Why You Can't Manifest When You Feel Like Sh*t 00:02:28 The Energy of Your Home Impacts Your Business: Working as a Couple 00:03:42 You Can't Attract from Chaos: Why Pushing Through Shitty Feelings Doesn't Work 00:05:17 When Working Harder Makes Things Worse 00:06:46 Hamish's Three-Step Formula: Detach, Journal, and Breathwork 00:08:09 The Information Overload Problem: Why You're Taking Advice That Doesn't Apply to You 00:09:33 Getting Back to Center: Meditation, Breath Work, and Creative Journaling 00:13:00 What Erika Does When She Feels Like Sh*t: Crying, Venting, and Getting It Out 00:21:48 The Danger of Doomscrolling: Stop Researching and Start Creating 00:22:39 Exercise, Sleep, and Self-Care: The Foundation of Feeling Good 00:25:08 The Sexiest Part: Hamish's Manifestation Process Explained 00:27:48 Envisioning Your Reality as a Player of One 00:29:35 The Peter Pan Principle of Manifestation 00:30:27 From Head to Body: Feeling It, Not Just Thinking It 00:32:37 Your Body Doesn't Know the Difference: Living the Vision Now 00:34:48 The Open-Eye Meditation: Walking Around as the Version Who Already Has It 00:36:06 Shifting Your Identity: Be the Person Who Already Has What You Want 00:41:30 The Lottery Exercise: What Would You Do If You Won 22 Million Dollars Right Now? 00:40:46 You Got to Be Fucking Good: The Vessel Has to Feel Good First
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  If You Want Bigger Opportunities, YOU Need To Go After Them 25.05.2026 17min

  What if the reason your big break hasn’t happened yet… is because you haven’t taken the shot? In this episode, we’re diving into the mindset, fear, self-doubt, and hesitation that stop so many people from going after the opportunities they truly want. From pitching myself for speaking gigs and podcast interviews to landing a Penguin book deal, building a global brand, and creating opportunities from scratch, I’m sharing the real truth behind success: The people creating extraordinary lives are willing to ask, risk rejection, and move before they feel ready. Inside this episode we uncover: Why most people stay stuck waiting for permission Why boldness matters more than perfection The truth about creating opportunities (& importance of resourcefulness) How to stop talking yourself out of your dreams The mindset shift that changes everything This episode is a powerful reminder that your dream life won’t arrive by accident. You have to move toward it. READY TO BUILD YOUR AUTHORITY, CONFIDENCE & PERSONAL BRAND? 📖 GET ERIKA'S BOOKS → Becoming Magnetic (Penguin Random House, 2025) → Confidence Feels Like Shit (2020) Available here: https://shop.thequeenofconfidence.com/collections/book Amazon, Barnes & Noble or any audio book app 📩 GROW YOUR FANBASE — Learn the timeless skill that turned my 1,000 followers into a 7 figure global business → https://courses.thequeenofconfidence.com/offers/TKhTxM3n/checkout ♟️ The Queen’s Table My high-level mentorship for women ready to step into leadership, visibility and legacy. → https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-queens-table/ ✨ The Next Level Build your confidence, audience and income. → https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-next-level/ 🎤 BOOK ERIKA TO SPEAK → For keynotes, corporate events, and women's leadership conferences in Australia and the USA: 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 👑 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/ 🙏🏽 ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? If this episode resonated, share it to your stories and tag me so I can see what landed for you 💖
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  Why Most Online Brands Feel Fake 18.05.2026 16min

  Everyone wants the visibility. But not everyone is willing to do the work required to become someone worth listening to. In this episode, Erika breaks down the uncomfortable truth behind personal branding, clout culture, and the obsession with “looking successful” before building real experience. Inspired by conversations with clients, creators, and entrepreneurs wanting bigger opportunities, bigger stages, and more recognition, this episode is a reminder that powerful brands are built through depth, integrity, consistency, and lived experience, not just aesthetics and visibility. Inside this episode: Why personal branding without substance doesn’t work The obsession with clout and online validation Why many people are trying to skip the hard yards The difference between doing the work vs performing success Why integrity matters in business and branding The truth about PR, publicity, and getting opportunities Why your current season may be preparing you The importance of patience, mastery, and real experience Why “being about it” matters more than talking about it This episode is your reminder to stop chasing perception and start focusing on becoming undeniable. READY TO BUILD YOUR AUTHORITY, CONFIDENCE & PERSONAL BRAND? 📖 GET ERIKA'S BOOKS → Becoming Magnetic (Penguin Random House, 2025) → Confidence Feels Like Shit (2020) Available here: https://shop.thequeenofconfidence.com/collections/book Amazon, Barnes & Noble or any audio book app 📩 GROW YOUR FANBASE — Learn the timeless skill that turned my 1,000 followers into a 7 figure global business → https://courses.thequeenofconfidence.com/offers/TKhTxM3n/checkout ♟️ The Queen’s Table My high-level mentorship for women ready to step into leadership, visibility and legacy. → https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-queens-table/ ✨ The Next Level Build your confidence, audience and income. → https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-next-level/ 🎤 BOOK ERIKA TO SPEAK → For keynotes, corporate events, and women's leadership conferences in Australia and the USA: 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 👑 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/ 🙏🏽 ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? If this episode resonated, share it to your stories and tag me so I can see what landed for you 💖 Chapters 00:00:00 You Can't Build a Powerful Brand Without Doing Real Shit 00:02:20 The Caleb Ralston Principle: What Gary Vee and Alex Hormozi Know 00:03:10 If You Haven't Done Dope Shit, Your Personal Brand Will Be Wack 00:04:03 The Publicist Can't Save You: Why PR Doesn't Work Without Results 00:05:12 Head Down, Bum Up: The Years of Work Nobody Saw 00:06:24 The Maturity That Comes From Doing the Hard Yards 00:09:22 The Amazon Bestseller Trick and Other Bullshit Shortcuts 00:10:54 You're Here, Not There: Stop Fighting Your Current Level 00:11:50 The Slow Way Is the Only Way: Steven Bartlett's Truth 00:14:57 Be About It, Don't Talk About It: The Final Truth Bomb 00:15:55 Thank You and Share This with a Woman Who Needs It
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  I dare you to go repel & discust people - The truth about caring what others think 11.05.2026 16min

  👉🏽 Watch How To Build a Stand out Personal Brand Masterclass here: https://courses.thequeenofconfidence.com/offers/7UiNB2x9/checkout If You’re Scared of Being Judged, Watch This In this episode, I’m unpacking one of the biggest things stopping women from building their brand, growing their business, speaking up online, and becoming fully expressed: The fear of being judged. After coaching women inside my recent personal branding masterclass, I noticed the same fear coming up again and again: “What if people judge me?” “What if people talk about me?” “What if I post and people don’t like me?” And honestly? They probably will. That’s part of visibility. That’s part of leadership. That’s part of doing meaningful work. In this conversation, we talk about: why criticism is inevitable why strangers’ opinions should not control your life how fear of rejection keeps women small the connection between confidence and self-expression why your mission must become bigger than your fear and how to stop hiding and fully own who you are If you’re tired of shrinking yourself because of what other people might think, this episode will hit deep. 👑 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 Amazon, Barnes & Noble or any audio book app 📩 GROW YOUR FANBASE — Learn the timeless skill that turned my 1,000 followers into a 7 figure global business → https://courses.thequeenofconfidence.com/offers/TKhTxM3n/checkout 🎤 BOOK ERIKA TO SPEAK → For keynotes, corporate events, and women's leadership conferences in Australia and the USA: 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? If this episode resonated, share it to your stories and tag me so I can see what landed for you 💖 Chapters 00:00:00 There Will Be People Who Don't Like You: The Hard Truth 00:01:16 The Fear That's Stopping You: Insights from the Masterclass 00:02:17 A Stranger's Opinion Has Stopped You from Your Mission 00:02:37 We Know Better But We're Still Stuck: The 2025 Problem 00:04:32 Haters and Lovers: The Two Sides of Making Impact 00:04:58 Are You Okay With People Being Wrong About You? 00:06:36 These People Were Sent to Test You 00:06:58 The Cost of Caring: You're Stopping Yourself from Helping 00:08:11 Erica's Superpower: Not Giving a Fuck What Anyone Thinks 00:08:50 Stop Talking About Big Stuff, Start Doing Big Stuff 00:09:28 Look Forward to the Haters: Expect Them to Arrive 00:09:55 Suffering Is Part of Living an Expansive Life 00:12:02 Patch Up Your Bucket: Do Your Internal Work First 00:13:12 Don't Read the News, Be the News 00:13:50 Block Your Family If You Need To: Get Fully Expressed 00:14:08 I Dare You to Disgust People: The Repulsion Challenge 00:14:44 Nothing Will Stop You: Training for What's Coming
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  The Comparison Trap - Stop Looking Outside of Yourself 04.05.2026 17min

  You're an artist. And artists don't look to the sidelines before they create. They don't check what everyone else is doing. They don't scroll for validation. They don't ask permission. They go inward. They tap into themselves. And they create from that place. In this episode, I break down why the algorithm isn't the answer. You are. If you've been feeling stressed, foggy, or like you're falling behind because you're not keeping up with every trend, strategy, or platform shift, this episode will bring you back home to yourself. Inside this episode: • Why consuming too much content is making you stressed and foggy • The dangerous trap of looking to other people for your answers • Why your sauce is forever and it's never out of style to be you • What happens when you try to bake a cake with 17 different recipes • Why scrolling when you're at a low point is the worst thing you can do • The comparison trap and fear mongering happening online right now • My meditation practices: driving, gym, and breath work • How to ask yourself the hard questions about your life • Why discernment is everything when you're building your brand If you don't know who you are, how can anyone else? Stop looking outward. Come back to you. You're a fucking artist. Chapters 00:00:00 The Algorithm Is You 00:00:48 You're an Artist: Stop Looking to the Sidelines 00:03:02 The Dangerous Trap of Consuming Too Much Content 00:03:32 Social Media Is Making You Stressed and Foggy 00:03:56 Your Sauce Is Forever: It's Never Out of Style to Be You 00:04:56 Stop Scrolling When You're at a Low Point 00:05:47 Good Luck Baking a Cake with 17 Recipes 00:06:36 My First Quarter Depression: The Excruciating Slowdown 00:07:19 I Don't Consume Content and Here's Why 00:07:47 Now You're More Relatable: Understanding Your Clients 00:08:08 Get Off Your Phone: The Message to My Clients 00:08:34 Don't Go to the Bar If You're Trying to Quit Drinking 00:09:03 The Fear Mongering and Comparison Trap 00:09:27 You're a Fucking Artist: Come Back to You 00:09:39 My Meditation Practices: Driving, Gym, and Breath Work 00:10:07 Find What Works for You: Journaling, Walking, or Sitting 00:10:17 You Know the Answer: Stop Saying I Don't Know 00:12:39 Ask Yourself the Hard Questions About Your Life 00:13:33 Discernment: Know Who You Are and What You Want 00:13:55 Bad Bunny Didn't Check What Other Artists Were Doing 00:14:26 Have a Coffee Date with Yourself: The Practice 00:15:04 Voice Notes and Journaling: Find Your Expression Method 👑 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 Amazon, Barnes & Noble or any audio book app 🎤 BOOK ERIKA TO SPEAK → For keynotes, corporate events, and women's leadership conferences in Australia and the USA: 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? Please subscribe so you never miss one. It takes 30 seconds and it means everything to us!
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  Why You Keep Procrastinating (And What’s Actually Causing It) 27.04.2026 21min

  🎤 Why You Keep Procrastinating (And What’s Actually Causing It) You don’t have a motivation problem. You don’t have a discipline problem. You have an execution gap. In this episode, I’m breaking down what’s actually causing your procrastination, especially when you have the idea, the desire, and the capability… but you’re still not moving. Because it’s not laziness. It’s what’s happening between idea → action. We get into: • Why the gap between thinking and doing is too long • How self-doubt and overthinking slow your execution • The impact of social media and AI on your clarity • Why consuming more is keeping you stuck • The role your environment and circle play • Why trying to figure everything out alone backfires • Where your time is actually going • The uncomfortable truth about who you may need to outgrow • How to start moving faster on the ideas that matter If you’ve been sitting on something you know you’re meant to do… This is your moment to wake up and move. 📲 CONNECT WITH ME Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/thequeenofconfidence Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/Theconfidencequeen/ If this episode hit, screenshot it, tag me, and tell me what landed.
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  🎉 The LIVE Podcast Party! Welcome to 500 episodes! 20.04.2026 1h 37min

  🚨 SPECIAL OFFER FOR PODCAST LISTENERS If you want live monthly coaching and support from me the way these women experienced it at the party, The Next Level is where we do this every single month. Use code PODCASTPARTY for $500 off. Offer expires 1 May. → https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-next-level 👉🏽 If you have ever wanted to ask me a question, this episode is the closest thing to sitting across from me and doing it. This Sunday I hosted a live podcast party to celebrate 500 episodes of The Confidence Chronicles. Over 200 women registered. I did live coaching, answered real questions, and found out where my listeners are tuning in from all around the world. The energy in that room was something I will never forget. We had to cut quite a lot because the live ran long, but what made it into this episode is everything worth hearing. The questions the women asked are the same ones you are probably sitting with, which is why I wanted to share the whole thing with the podcast community. Here is what is inside this episode: * Live coaching on the real blocks women are facing right now * Questions from listeners across the world and my unfiltered answers * The ideas that came out of this party that are shaping the next 500 episodes * A behind-the-scenes look at what my community is actually navigating If you were one of the women who registered, thank you. If you missed it, this is your way in. Chapters 00:00:00 Welcome to the 500 Episode Celebration 00:02:15 The Journey from Car Podcasting to 3.2 Million Downloads 00:09:24 Top Episodes and What Resonates Most 00:14:20 The Power of Authenticity Over Perfection 00:16:20 Live Q&A: Confidence During Difficult Phases 00:23:40 Playing Small in Visibility: Sarah's Question 00:35:41 Fear of Being Seen and Taking Up Space 00:44:09 Balancing Ambition with Living a Good Life 00:53:15 The Danger of Social Media Consumption 00:58:08 Hamish's Tribute and Partnership Wisdom 01:13:09 Building Your Brand Around Your Mission 01:18:39 Self-Sabotage and Getting Out of Your Own Way 01:04:11 Celebrating Without Slowing Down 01:36:00 Ego Death and Academic Validation 01:32:42 Sisterhood Reunion and Full Circle Moments 01:46:01 Final Thank You and Call to Action 👑 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 Amazon, Barnes & Noble or any audio book app 🎤 BOOK ERIKA TO SPEAK → For keynotes, corporate events, and women's leadership conferences in Australia and the USA: 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? Please subscribe so you never miss one. It takes 30 seconds and it means everything to us! 🚨 SPECIAL OFFER FOR PODCAST LISTENERS If you want live monthly coaching and support from me the way these women experienced it at the party, The Next Level is where we do this every single month. Use code PODCASTPARTY for $500 off. Offer expires 1 May. → https://thequeenofconfidence.com/the-next-level
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  I Recorded 500 Podcast Episodes. Here's What No One Tells You 13.04.2026 35min

  👉🏽 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
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  3 Things I Learned Working With Kids That Every Parent Needs to Hear 06.04.2026 34min

  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