Erika Kotite

Home & Lifestyle Expert; Author of "She Sheds: A Room of Your Own"; Co-Founder of She Shed Living; Former Editor at Romantic Homes

Huntington Beach, CA, USA
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Architecture, Architecture, Art & Design, Entrepreneurship, Influential Women, Women, Women in Business, Women's Health
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Erika Kotite Biography

Erika Kotite is a home and lifestyle expert, author, and entrepreneur recognized for her expertise in the she shed movement, a trend focused on women creating personal backyard retreats. With a background in magazine editorial, Kotite has served as an editor for Romantic Homes, Victorian Homes, and Entrepreneur magazine. She later became a partner in a book packaging company, producing books in the arts, textile, and crafting sectors, including titles such as "Blogging for Bliss," "Crowns & Tiaras," "Natural Soapmaking and Natural Candlemaking," "Photo Album Quilts," "Felt Fashion," and "The Daily Book of Photography."

Kotite gained national attention with the publication of her book "She Sheds: A Room of Your Own," which explores the cultural significance of women's personal space and creative sanctuaries. As an authority on she sheds and backyard outbuildings, Kotite addresses the importance of privacy and personal time for women. The book received a Best of Houzz Design Award and was followed by "She Sheds Style: Make Your Space Your Own," offering ideas, projects, and decorating tips from she shed owners. The she sheds books have sold nearly 50,000 copies.

Kotite is the co-founder of She Shed Living, a company that supports women interested in backyard living spaces, and She Shades, a line of chalk-based exterior paints. She Shed Living, founded by Kotite and Sabrina Contreras in Laguna Hills, California, collaborates with builders in California to design, build, and install she sheds, and provides interior design, site consulting, and building resources nationwide.

Kotite has appeared on the "Today Show," PBS, and Citytv, and her work has been featured in Architectural Digest, USA Today HOME, O, The Oprah Magazine, Orange County Register, Press Democrat, and other regional newspapers. As a keynote speaker, Kotite addresses topics such as the importance of private spaces for women's mental well-being and personal fulfillment, as well as workplace design inspired by she sheds, sharing her knowledge in design, lifestyle, and women's empowerment with audiences across the country.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/17/2026.

Erika Kotite Speaking Topics

  • A Room of Her Own: Why She Sheds and Other Private Spaces Are Vital for Women's Mental Well-Being and Personal Fulfilment

    What do Virginia Woolf, Anne Morrow Lindbergh, Ayn Rand and Marie Antoinette all have in common? They knew the power of private space. Women have always been challenged by myriad responsibilities and the persistent feeling of "losing themselves" in the care of others. It is seldom feasible to run away; instead, the solution might be in carving out a little personal space, a cozy quiet realm where you can hear yourself think.

    Get ready to join the She Shed Nation, a quest to find the perfect space for "repose and control." This talk opens up a unique historical perspective on women's "rooms" through the centuries as well as a blueprint for establishing a place of your own today. Where can we go when the going gets rough? Why do women crave a personal space, something they often cannot get in their own home? What benefits can be had from a small shed with windows and a pretty door in the back yard? What are some practical ways to create that space?

  • Does This Shed Come with a Chandelier?: Why Traditional Shed Builders Just Don't Get It

    The first glimpse of a she shed came to many in 2017, when Sheryl called her State Farm agent about coverage while looking at her darling little white shed go up in flames. Aside from the humour of that ad, the shed itself "caught fire" for its attractive design and details. Sadly, you can find lots of over-the-top she sheds on Pinterest but you won't find them so easily in traditional commerce. much in reality.

    Making and building small structures is a niche business that no one is serving. When it comes to the multi-billion outbuildings industry, most companies choose to mass produce and offer few quality details or customisation. Is there potential in scaling a high-concept she shed company? Which companies are coming close and which ones refuse to touch the small-project market? Is there room for a business to succeed in the customised shed category?

    This session is geared to builders and outdoor products companies tap into the market of women homeowners, looking for outbuildings they won't want to hide.

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Erika Kotite Videos

She Shed Nation: Women's Quest for Repose and Control

She Shed Nation: Women's Quest for Repose and Control

Throughout the ages, women have sought a space of their own in order to thrive both personally and professionally. Join this lively, informative...

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She Sheds Style: Make Your Space Your Own
She Sheds Style: Make Your Space Your Own
She Sheds A Room of Your Own
She Sheds A Room of Your Own

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Erika Kotite is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as A Room of Her Own: Why She Sheds and Other Private Spaces Are Vital for Women's Mental Well-Being and Personal Fulfilment, Does This Shed Come with a Chandelier?: Why Traditional Shed Builders Just Don't Get It and The Post-Pandemic Cubicle: How to Make Your Office Look (and Feel) Like a She Shed. The estimated speaking fee range to book Erika Kotite for your event is available upon request. Erika Kotite generally travels from Huntington Beach, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Galey Alix, Ashley Whittaker, Lori Cheek, Kate Orff and Kathy Ireland. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Erika Kotite for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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