Erika Gilchrist

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Award-Winning Speaker, 13X Author, Personal Development Savant & Abuse Survivor

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South Holland, IL, USA
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Erika Gilchrist Biography

Assaulted as a little girl, domestically abused as a young adult, living in a women’s shelter, and survived a suicide attempt, Erika Gilchrist has earned the title of “The Unstoppable Woman.” She is regarded as one of the most energizing, engaging, and captivating speakers in the industry.

She is the creator of the brazen brand, W.T.F. – Women Thriving Fearlessly!™. As a published author of 13 books, and a 24-year speaking veteran, Ms. Gilchrist is an expert in personal development, leadership training, abuse prevention escape, DEI+B, and conflict management skills for women. She has built a thriving business from absolutely nothing to now being the owner of the largest expo for women in business in Chicagoland appropriately called the Women Thriving Fearlessly Expo™. She’s been featured as one of the “15 Most Powerful Women on the South Side of Chicago,” Chicago Woman Magazine, WCIU, CLTV, and Rolling Out Magazine.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/07/2024.

Erika Gilchrist Speaking Topics

  • DEI+B

    We bring to the surface the cohesive likenesses • and unique differences • of your team or group to better "see" through the lens from which others view the world. We help you put into practice solutions to ensure that people feel a strong sense of belonging to the organization and each other.

  • Domestic Violence Prevention & Escape

    Erika dives deeply into the murky waters of partner violence and sheds light into the dark spaces of abuse. This topic outlines in great detail exactly what abuse looks like, how to prevent it, and how to escape it unharmed. In business, Erika shows companies how partner violence negatively impacts the bottom line and offers tangible solutions to protect the company and its staff.

  • Resilience in Entrepreneurship

    The resilience of the entrepreneur is truly the 8th wonder of the world. Erika will show you how to decipher if entrepreneurship is right for you, getting started in the process, how to expand, and how to overcome mental and emotional roadblocks in the process. It also covers how to turn your idea into a sellable product. You'll get marketing strategies (including media), funding resources, and where to find free stuff to help your business grow.

  • Influential Artistry - Moving Others Into Action

    At some point in your life, you will have a desire to influence others into specific courses of action. This topic offers fundamental strategies, tactics, and tools to do just that. Learn what inspires others to make decisions, the influential process, and keywords & phrases that persuade.

  • Mission NOT Impossible

    This topic shows how to manage conflict with challenging personalities to reach a respectful understanding of the positions of all parties involved. We provide tangible solutions that can be implemented right away to begin the process of de-escalation.

  • Leadership Isn't a Title, It's an Action!

    This topic is ideal for emerging leaders to start them off with a strong foundation so they can lead through their strengths and their authenticity. This topic is universal, but is very popular in the college & university community.

Erika Gilchrist Videos

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    Assaulted as a little girl, domestically abused as a young adult, living in a women’s shelter, and survived a suicide attempt, Erika Gilchrist has...
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    Award-winning speaker, Erika Gilchrist, empowers schools, corporations, organizations and clubs to live authentically. She specializes in diversity,...
  • Erika Gilchrist ViO (Video Biography)
    Hey there! I’m Erika Gilchrist and I’m an Entrepreneur who went from homelessness, domestic abuse and a suicide attempt to now owning the...

Erika Gilchrist Books

  • Women Thriving Fearlessly Vol 1 : Phenomenal Stories Of Amazing Women Who Journeyed From Fear To Fearless
    Women Thriving Fearlessly Vol 1 : Phenomenal Stories Of Amazing Women Who Journeyed From Fear To Fearless
  • The Unstoppable Woman's Guide to Emotional Well-Being
    The Unstoppable Woman's Guide to Emotional Well-Being
  • The Secrets To Being An Unstoppable Woman
    The Secrets To Being An Unstoppable Woman

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Erika Gilchrist is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as DEI+B, Domestic Violence Prevention & Escape, Resilience in Entrepreneurship, Influential Artistry - Moving Others Into Action, Mission NOT Impossible and Leadership Isn't a Title, It's an Action!. The estimated speaking fee range to book Erika Gilchrist for your event is $5,000 - $10,000. Erika Gilchrist generally travels from South Holland, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Kristie Kennedy, Allison Mahoney, Erika Obando, Theresa Flores and Tom Voss. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Erika Gilchrist for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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