“I feel like I’ve known you forever.” - 85% of people that meet mePeople have always come to me to navigate big issues, confiding in me in a way they haven’t been able to with others. Sitting in my hair and makeup chair they spilled their soul, asking questions about marriage, race, dreams, and code-switching.In 2018, after over 20 years in the beauty industry, I launched Erica Courdae Coaching and Consulting where I support CEOs in their diversity, equity, and inclusion work.As a certified coach, I foster an open and nonjudgmental space for those who want to know better and do better, all while acknowledging they don’t have the answers on their own. Encouraging imperfect action, I help my clients normalize their lack of awareness, expand their capacity for improvement without shame, and live out their values — in business and life.This work has allowed me to support over hundreds of individuals and taken me across the country speaking on stages at Alt Summit and RebelleCon, featured on international podcasts like Online Marketing Made Easy with Amy Porterfield, and educating through workshops hosted by Being Boss and Tara McMullin’s What Works community. Weekly I share insights on visibility, identity, and mindset on my podcast, Pause on the Play. Visit www.ericacourdae.com to grab your free Imperfect Ally’s Evaluation Checklist.