Episode 93: The Audacity to Thrive Through Adversity w/ Erika Rothenberger

In this episode of the Coffee & Questions Podcast, I sit down with keynote speaker, leadership expert, author, and founder of the Audacious Woman Summit, Erika Rothenberger, for one of the most powerful conversations we've had on the show. What begins as a discussion about leadership, entrepreneurship, and raising confident children quickly evolves into a deeply personal conversation about resilience, purpose, and choosing to thrive after unimaginable trauma. Erika shares the life-changing story of surviving a brutal assault that became the catalyst for discovering her true calling. Rather than allowing tragedy to define her, she transformed her pain into purpose—launching a movement centered around courage, meaningful connection, and helping others live boldly. We also dive into the importance of authentic human connection in an AI-driven world, why relationships will always outperform transactions, how simple conversations create extraordinary opportunities, and the leadership principles that have shaped both of our businesses. If you've ever wondered how to turn your hardest moments into your greatest mission, this episode is for you. In This Episode: Why authentic human connection matters more than ever in the age of AI How to create deeper relationships through simple conversations Erika's incredible story of surviving a violent attack—and how it changed her life Turning trauma into purpose instead of remaining stuck in victimhood The BOLD Method: Believe, Ongoing Process, Lean on Others, Develop Others Why serving others is the fastest path to personal and professional growth Raising entrepreneurial children through example Building resilience through adversity Why meaningful relationships are the foundation of lasting success Connect with Erika Rothenberger Website: https://www.erikarothenberger.com Instagram: @erikarothenberger LinkedIn: Erika Rothenberger Connect with Michelle: Website: https://bermanmediapd.com/ Instagram: @BermanMediaSocial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BermanMediaSocial Need a Dynamic Speaker for Your Next Event? Email: [email protected]