Erica Rivera: Breaking Cycles, Building Confidence & Choosing You

Description

In this powerful and deeply human episode of The Art of Rebounding, host Harold “Lefty” Williams sits down with Erica Rivera — coach, strategist, speaker, and survivor — to unpack her remarkable journey from teen motherhood, abuse, trauma, and self-doubt to healing, leadership, and purpose.

Erica opens up about growing up without support systems, becoming a mom at 16, dropping out of school, surviving domestic abuse, and rebuilding her life step by step. She shares the moment when a stranger told her she “threw her life away,” and how that painful comment ignited her determination to rewrite her story.

Together, Lefty and Erica explore:

✨ How trauma can shape us—but doesn’t have to define us
✨ The courage required to leave abusive relationships
✨ The stories we tell ourselves that sabotage our success
✨ How faith, awareness, and intentional relationships create healing
✨ Why coaching and mentorship can change generational trajectories
✨ The importance of surrounding yourself with people who see you

This episode is raw, empowering, and deeply validating for anyone who has felt unseen, unheard, or unworthy. Erica’s story reminds us that the rebound begins the moment you decide to move — even if it’s one shaky step at a time.

This is more than a conversation — it’s a lifeline for someone who needs to hear that they are seen, they are loved, and they can rise again.

Connect with Erica:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careerdivacoaching

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rivera-erica/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@careerdivacoaching

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/careerdivacoaching

Connect with Harold "Lefty" Williams:

The Art of Rebounding Book:https://www.theartofrebounding.com/landing

Dare2Dream Website: https://dare2dream.xyz/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofrebounding/

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