I was blessed to find Erika as I was beginning my journey as an entrepreneur, after a devastating professional experience, due to the toxicity of white supremacy in the workplace. I had not realized to what extent I had internalized the lies and the oppression I had experienced as a Black immigrant woman in my 25 years of working in predominantly white institutions. Erika's coaching supported me in identifying the lies and liberating myself from them, deeply rooting myself in the truth of who I really am.

Erika’s questions, challenges, and affirmations guided me to rid my spirit of the limiting beliefs holding me back from becoming who I’m here to be, and to live the life I choose to live. It was hard work. I’m not gonna lie. In the end, though, I stepped fully into myself. And the rewards have been extraordinary. Erika led me to attract the love of my life and to open the school of my dreams. I now walk in my power every day. When I stumble, I know how to use my tools to find my stride. I am forever grateful to Erika for her guidance and wisdom.

Before I joined I had difficulties processing the emotions I was feeling and it was often manifesting in body pains. At the time I was struggling with grief which only brought me more internal and physical pain. Erikas Emotional Emancipation Circle is a black space designed to tap into the collective power that we hold and lead us into the path of true healing. Once I joined the emancipation circle, I felt a strong connection to everyone and it helped me realize I wasn’t alone. Hearing stories of how everyone also deals with similar concerns, the sessions helped me realize that I too need to prioritize my mental health along with identifying the root causes to the body pains I was experiencing.

I would say that an EEC is a way to come to a safe space and be able to unpack, be supported and also learn well skills. Also a way to learn about our history and the fact that Black people (we) are dope AF. So many of us have been so busy surviving and taking care of others that we don’t realize how truly amazing we are. To sit in a room, in person or virtual and hear all these beautiful siblings show up, who know this and who are doing their work express and all tell each other that they know they matter and so do you is just amazing! There is so much care and compassion.

Before joining the EEC I honestly didn't realize how much I needed to be around other black people. The EEC is the space your soul needs that you didn't know it needed. Ericka provides the right amount of encouragement, inspiration and teaching that allows you to integrate all that is experienced in the circle. Her capacity to hold a sacred space, allows you to let go of any stress or worry you may have been carrying. Beyond just the spiritual benefits, you also learn very practical tools you can use outside circle time to support your growth and healing. It really really has been a gift to my heart and soul.

My work with Erika was life-changing, life-altering and took me to a place I'd never imagined I'd reach. Her coaching style and REAL talk woke me up in the most loving and "aye, really?" kind of way. She really encourages liberation and the push for self-love and self-care. Because of her guidance, her vision, and her work I am a liberated woman breaking through EVERYTHING.

If you are looking for a coach who will be honest, push you beyond comfort, and understands what it means to be a Black woman in this world-I highly recommend Erika Totten. I appreciate our time together and feel it is one of the best coaching experiences I've had to date. Be prepared to do the work. Be prepared for the joy as well.

Erika is an amazing coach and any black woman looking to unchain herself should find time to connect with her. Through our 90-day engagement, I saw things within myself and tapped into pain like I never had before. It was hard work, but the view from the other side is incredible. I am so thankful for my opportunity to engage with Erika and envision a future where we will continue to work together.

Doing one-on-one coaching with Erika was an absolutely amazing experience that changed my life in ways I am still comprehending. Even when things get hard I understand that I have everything I need to get through. The tools Erika gave me still guide how I move about the world and my relationships with myself and others. A full year later I am still able to identify when something is not in alignment with who I am, and am able to move through life's ups and downs, acknowledging them as such. Friends and family have all noticed a shift, and they're right: I am more loving, affirming, vulnerable, and aware. I went from shutting away my feelings to fully feeling them- and then being able to move on. From pushing down grief and self-harming to using that grief as a tool for reflections. I am so very grateful for Erika's work and the impact it has had on my life.

Erika’s spirit is sincere and most importantly UNCHAINED, she loves her work, and truly hopes to assist people in becoming unchained. She makes no bones about that she doesn't except every client and it makes sense the journey of coaching vs. therapy is different. I was ready to move through my problems at the root!

I KNOW the truth of who I am and I use that knowledge to free myself of burdens and pains that aren't mine to carry. Writing my “I Am” statement was incredibly liberating. She made me feel comfortable wherever I was in my journey. Her authenticity and willingness to share how these lessons have shown up in her own life gave me freedom to be honest. Erika never let me slide! It was always from a place of healing and love but I always could count on her for a "hold on wait a second, listen to what you just said!" That kind of accountability is refreshing. Erika’s alignment with Spirit is bold and pure. It allows her Godliness to shine through as a vibrant and inviting light. I imagine she works hard to keep that clarity. Thank you for doing your work and for sharing it with the world!

I have done executive coaching and group coaching before, but it was nothing like this. Erika made me feel seen, she moved at the pace of our group and our conversations, modeled and reinforced physical healing practices, and my 1:1 hour with her was transformative. I have been telling people in my circles "Healing does not need to take long. That is a lie!" Erika truly helped me liberate my own thinking and being, and I am so grateful. I'm also excited that I have this group of Sistas to lean on for the foreseeable future.

I had the positive experience. Erika was very transparent and direct and that style works very well for me as she's holds you accountable and creates a warm and loving space to bring your full self. She was flexible and we did our 1:1 in person and extended our time given how much support I needed.

Yes, she is honest, caring, loving and it showed in each session. She also held us accountable to our own healing. She was patient!

Great facilitation, set of tools, learning community.

Erika was remarkable in presence, discernment, honesty, wisdom, generosity. she created a safe and inviting space (though zoom is just impossible for this kind of work). The sessions were based on what the group lifted as important. Erika is a great synthesizer!

This shit is so dope! It's literally no healing space like it! In one session with Erika, she gave me what I had spent over a year and gone through countless therapists looking for! It's so healing and affirming.

Attending your emotional emancipation circle felt like a much needed hug. It was a warm and cozy space of affirmation and love.

Peaceful, powerful, grounding, uplifting.

If you need a place to vent, and to hear other women's stories and journeys join EEC. You will find that you are not alone, and other people have felt or are feeling the same way you are. It's a great outlet, and you'll be provided with helpful tools to encourage you to address yourself. It's calming, and enlightening. It's comforting to hear other people talk about their feelings and hear your advice to them. A lot of the times I may be feeling something similar.

EEC is the space your soul needs that you didn't know it needed. Erika provides the right amount of encouragement, inspiration and teaching that allows you to integrate all that is experienced in the circle. Her capacity to hold a sacred space, allows you to let go of any stress or worry you may have been carrying. Beyond just the spiritual benefits, you also learn very practical tools you can use outside circle time to support your growth and healing. It really really has been a gift to my heart and soul to be a part of this EEC.

Before I joined Erika's Emotional Emancipation Circle, I felt really isolated with my racial stress... This is a truly nourishing spiritual space with a phenomenally engaged and knowledgeable facilitator who makes you feel loved. So often healing spaces for Black people are really for Christian, cis-het people or operate within that ethos, but this group is truly for everyone! I have recommended it to several people!

Erika's EEC has given me the language and tools to create my own foundation for my life as I grow, I've created more boundaries with my dad and learned how not to identify my worth in his opinions. I've been able to easily identify which thoughts are lies and self limiting beliefs. That chart has really helped me reframe my thiking. I have learned more into my pleasure, joy, and rest. I started askin for more money and introducing the value of "reciprocity" in my work and friend relationships. EEC has affirmed that my connection to my African identity is something that is real and good about me.

Before I joined Erika's Emotional Emancipation Circle I was struggling with finding my voice. I'd lost a significant part of my ability to express myself because of a personal devastation tied to racism, sexism, and colonization; and I was really having challenges w/decompressing + effectively dealing with aspects of racism, colorism, etc. and their impact on my body. As a result of joining Erika's EEC, I feel validated. I've been able to examine truth, give + receive love, support and understanding, receive corrections about my thoughts, look in the mirror, and learn to be less apologetic for being. I've been given another vantage point that is reflective of African thought and cosmology and a place to grow spiritually, emotionally and culturally. I've also begun to move towards recognizing my own divinity. That's just the short list though.

I learn so much! Everyone is so brave and kind. It’ s refreshing + fun to just listen and not have to lead anything. There are always lessons and I’ m grateful for that. My therapist attends too, so I know it’ s a good space.

It kinda reminds me of youth groups that I attended when I was younger. A place to talk or not talk about current events. At the Ecc I can unwind, relax, and also take away important points that apply directly to my life.

This is a space where you will find your tribe of people (in their beautiful fullness) taking the BOLD journey to meet their TRUE selves among the many distractions and chaos that's in our world today.