The Work of Warriors

SUMMARY

In this conversation, Kim Rapach interviews Erica Strong, a life coach and business coach, about her journey and the importance of authenticity and resilience. Erica shares her experience of losing her social media following and the valuable lesson she learned about not attaching her self-worth to external validation. They discuss the challenges faced by artists and entrepreneurs and the need for support and self-care. Erica emphasizes the importance of being seen, heard, and protected in conversations and the balance between business strategy and personal well-being. They also explore the concept of living an untethered life and finding freedom and peace in the face of life's challenges. In this conversation, Erica Strong shares a personal story of her own ground-shaking moment and how she overcame it. She talks about the importance of taking care of oneself and not letting one isolated event define your life. Erica emphasizes the need to confront and deal with the mess before achieving success. She also discusses the significance of normalizing conversations about the realities of being human and the challenges that come with it. Erica shares her daily non-negotiables for maintaining a peaceful and resilient energy, including meditation, prayer, and swimming. She also highlights the importance of addressing mental health and well-being in the entertainment industry.

KEYWORDS

life coach, business coach, authenticity, resilience, social media, self-worth, artists, entrepreneurs, support, self-care, untethered life, freedom, peace, self-care, personal growth, resilience, mental health, success, vulnerability, healing, human experience


TAKEAWAYS

  • Do not attach your self-worth to external validation, such as social media followers or likes.
  • Authenticity and connection are crucial in the artist community, and consumers of art should honor and respect artists as human beings.
  • Life is unpredictable, and everyone faces challenges. It's how we respond to these challenges that makes a difference.
  • Being a transformative coach involves addressing both business strategy and personal well-being.
  • Living an untethered life means finding freedom and peace in any situation, accepting reality, and not arguing with it.
  • Resilience is built through self-help practices, self-care, and a strong sense of self-worth.
  • Support and genuine conversations that allow individuals to be seen, heard, and protected are essential for personal and professional growth. Take care of yourself and prioritize self-care, especially during challenging times.
  • Confront and deal with the mess before achieving success; success cannot mask underlying issues.
  • Normalize conversations about the realities of being human and the challenges that come with it.
  • Daily non-negotiables for maintaining well-being may include meditation, prayer, and engaging in activities that bring joy.
  • Addressing mental health and well-being is crucial in the entertainment industry.
TITLES
  • Balancing Business Strategy and Personal Well-being
  • Building Resilience Through Self-Help and Self-Care Daily Non-Negotiables for Well-Being
  • Normalizing Conversations About Being Human
SOUND BITES
  • "Do not let social media be the house of your business."
  • "You are the gift, not your social media page."
  • "Attach your self-worth to what you bring, not the number of followers or likes."
  • "You have to take care of yourself."
  • "Don't let one isolated thing in life make you make a permanent decision for something that was really temporary."
  • "It happens just that quick."
CHAPTERS

00:00
Introduction and Connection
01:32
Conversation with Erica Strong
02:51
Loss of Social Media
05:16
Lesson from Losing Social Media
06:16
Authenticity and Social Media
07:58
Craving Authenticity and Connection
11:10
Artists and Authenticity
13:24
Transformative Coaching
16:39
Importance of Mental Health
18:34
The Importance of Self-Work
19:21
Navigating Life's Challenges
20:05
Living an Untethered Life
21:29
Accepting Reality and Finding Peace
21:57
Taking Care of Yourself in Difficult Times
22:53
Building Resilience
23:38
No One is Exempt from Life's Challenges
23:58
Discovering Your Life's Purpose
24:58
The Burden of Being the Strong One
26:36
The Importance of Self-Care
27:35
Overcoming Personal Tragedy
30:14
Choosing to Keep Going
33:27
Helping Others Through Personal Experience
34:13
The Importance of Vulnerability
35:45
Normalizing the Realities of Being Human
38:08
The Need for Self-Care in High-Achievers
40:41
Daily Non-Negotiables for Maintaining Peace and Resilience
41:48
Identifying Ideal Clients
43:18
The First Call with Erica
45:02
Addressing Personal Challenges Before Achieving Success
47:49
Supporting Artists and Creatives
50:49
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Creators & Guests

Host
Kim Rapach
Creator & Host - The Work of Warriors
Guest
Erica Strong
Editor
Mac Rapach
Editor, Designer, Composer - The Work of Warriors
Producer
Mike Rapach
Producer - The Work of Warriors

What is The Work of Warriors?

A warrior is defined as one who is in conflict and sacrifices themselves for the
good of others. Sadly, in the entertainment industry, and the world of
entrepreneurship, this perspective is dangerous. To stay alive, amidst our
struggles, we must first fight for ourselves and then fight for the masses. My
name is Kim Rapach and I am an integrative coach on a mission to end celebrity
suicide. My life’s work is to help entrepreneurs and entertainers escape the
darkness that often accompanies high levels of success. What an honor it is to
have crucial conversations around entertainment, entrepreneurship, and mental
health. “The Work of Warriors” is a series of brave conversations with talented
entertainers, and entrepreneurs who are not only using their gifts to make the
world a better place, they are modeling mental wellness in ways that inspire
others. For our purpose of bringing healing to the world, a warrior’s task is to take
great care of themselves, so they may take great care of others. The work of a
warrior, for us, is someone who has radical self-acceptance and uses their gifts to
make a profound impact on the world. If we are going to have a positive impact
on the entertainment industry, we need to do THREE things: 1. Normalize candid
conversations around mental health 2. Redefine success so that it aligns with
mental wellness 3. Engage with each other from a place of self-love, and healthy
boundaries When we fight for ourselves, we heal the world. Therefore, the world
needs more people who are willing to fight for themselves. As warriors on the
front lines, it is our greatest hope that these conversations will inspire high
achievers to care well for themselves and ask for help when they need it.
Together, we are all warriors, redefining mental health as mental wellness, and
healing the world, one warrior at a time. SPECIAL NOTE To all entertainers,
without all of you, we have nothing. Sincerely, thank you for your work, for using
your gifts to heal the world. If you are struggling, please reach out to your local
community resources, or call the National Suicide Hotline, 988.