Story & Lesson Highlights with Erica Walton of South Side

We recently had the chance to connect with Erica Walton and have shared our conversation below.

Good morning Erica , it’s such a great way to kick off the day – I think our readers will love hearing your stories, experiences and about how you think about life and work. Let’s jump right in? What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
I’m a busy mother of multiple children who owns and operates a brand, my days can get hectic. Due to this, I’ve created a personal morning routine. Allow myself 20 to 30 minutes every morning of stillness. No phones, music, taking etc. This allows my mind to run rapid and then calm down on its own. Afterwards, I journal about any dreams I’ve had, how I’d like my day to go and I write a gratitude list. This is followed by skin and dental care. Three times a week this also includes a morning yoga session. It totally helps my mental state. Most of this I learned from a book called the seven spiritual laws of success.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My brand is Evolving Diva. I’ve been in business for over ten years. My company is a self help based business, that carries books, journals, self care groups and travel for women. I’ve currently written thirteen books, hosted over one hundred events and fifty retreats. I truly believe in empowering my community.

Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
As a child I truly believed I wasn’t worthy of support and love. This was hugely due to my parents both struggling with addiction and trauma. It me left alone to take care of myself until my grandmother stepped in. Many days I’d cry wondering why no one chose me, why was I always an afterthought. I thought that meant I’d suffer all life long. It’s taken years of therapy, writing and reading to understand that my parents struggles didn’t mean I was invaluable. I’ve had to totally rebuild myself from scratch.

What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Suffering taught me how to be resilient in the face of adversity. It’s also given me the ability to pivot, when I believe success or having things handed to you creates entitlement.

Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? Is the public version of you the real you?
The public version of me is in fact me. I live authentically every single day no matter who may not like it. I believe if you present yourself to be something that you aren’t, the things that are designed for you can’t arrive.

Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. If you knew you had 10 years left, what would you stop doing immediately?
If I only had 10 years left, I’d stop waiting for everyone else to get to where I am and move forward with the movers and shakers. Living life freely without. I have created a large family with my husband. I wouldn’t want to waste a moment that I have with them living in fear or a scarcity mindset. I want them to know that their mom was happy and free and creative.

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