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 and Guests

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

What is The Work of Warriors?

Being a warrior isn’t about sacrificing yourself for others. It’s about fighting for you first, because without that, nothing else lasts.

I’m Kim Rapach, a former therapist on a mission to end celebrity suicide. My work is dedicated to helping entertainers and entrepreneurs escape the darkness that often shadows success.

The Work of Warriors is a space for bold, honest conversations with talented individuals who aren’t just using their gifts to change the world, they’re leading with mental wellness, setting the standard for others to follow.

To shift the narrative in this industry, we focus on three things:

Normalizing open conversations around mental health
Redefining success to include mental wellness
Encouraging self-love and healthy boundaries
When we fight for ourselves, we heal the world. And the world needs more warriors willing to do just that.

If you’re struggling, reach out. Your life matters more than you know. Call 988 or connect with your local resources.

To all entertainers and creators: Thank you. Your work changes lives, including mine.