In my younger days, I took great pride in the meaning of my name, Erika = “ever-powerful.” Seemingly aware that the world needed more trailblazers and challengers, I was (and am) proud to be one. Over the years trials continuously presented themselves and as a result this meaning took on a different significance.

Erika Lynn

Trauma, abuse, addiction, adoption,

divorce, and single motherhood are all things that have defined me and my little family. Should you get to know me, you’ll notice I talk often and openly about these issues. As I’ve chosen to go through what I call “the wall,” or the “dark night,” half the time I feel like an outsider looking in on my life. None of this is what I’ve planned. But as healing often does, it’s allowed me to grow in tenderness and helped me become more aware, more compassionate, and maybe most importantly - secure in the voice I’ve been given. As a result, I’ve chosen to lean into the call to be a voice for those who are still working their way through life’s challenges, transitions, and feel like they want to live a full life on the other side of trauma and hardship.

I’m a colorful personality, full of enthusiasm, passion, and a desire to leave my fingerprint on this wild world. I feel strongly, have been often referred to as “too much,” and have worked hard to embrace myself as a strong woman called to shake things up from time to time. Each phase, each lesson, each trial, each takeaway has required me to embrace my StoryWave. I appreciate you being here and I hope that you choose more and more to embrace your own StoryWave.