Bold. Unfiltered. Unstoppable.

Erika Rothenberger inspires women and organizations to lead with audacity, rise through adversity, and build a life of purpose and power.

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Keynotes that shift the room and stay with people after

Erika brings bold truth and real-world leadership tools to the stage, speaking on resilience, audacity, and the vital importance of meaningful connections.

Her keynotes are energizing, practical, and deeply human, designed to leave audiences clearer, braver, and ready to lead differently when they go back to work and life.

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Events

Rooms Where Women Rise, Together.

Erika’s events are built for connection, reflection, and forward motion. Whether it’s a curated experience, a workshop, or a gathering designed to expand your leadership and life, these rooms are for women who want more than inspiration, real transformation, real relationships, and real next steps.

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Podcast

Conversations That Carry Meaning

On Grit, Grace & Glitz, Erika hosts honest conversations about leadership, healing, ambition, relationships, and building a life that feels powerful from the inside out. Come for the truth, stay for the perspective and leave with the push you did not even know you needed.

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A Voice for Women Who Are Done Shrinking

Erika’s message is built from lived experience and hard-earned leadership in a male-dominated industry, shaped by moments that demanded resilience, clarity, and conviction. She brings honesty and depth to every room, helping women lead with confidence, communicate with strength, and rise on purpose.

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Audacious Expansion Is a Call to Rise

Audacious Expansion is for the ambitious woman who knows she was made for more, but is done living inside limitation, noise, and “should.” Erika shares the story and the strategy behind her rise, delivering a framework that helps you build resilience, set boundaries, reclaim your voice, and expand into the life you’re meant to lead. This isn’t toxic positivity. It’s real, raw, actionable change.

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  • Erika on stage is electrifying, captivating and energizing.  She speaks and her content is relatable but also inspirational and aspirational. It’s an absolute treat to hear Erika deliver her powerful messages.

    Jessica Reigner | Life Strategist & Success Coach

  • Erika’s dynamic energy on stage is contagious and her ability to captivate and motivate the audience is unparalleled. Her insightful words resonate deeply, inspiring positive change and leaving a lasting impact.
    She is a phenomenal speaker who brings passion and purpose to every event whether she is speaking to 300 people or a stadium of 3000!
    I HIGHLY recommend Erika for anyone seeking a motivational powerhouse to deliver tangible tools and leave your audience feeling more confident and connected!

    Amberly Lago | Speaker + Bestselling Author

  • Erika captivated the audience at the Center for Leadership, Leadership Innovation Forum, with her energy and passion.  The art of storytelling in business is very much alive with Erika as she illustrates the magnitude of resiliency and human connection, effortlessly.

    Judi Stanaitis | Neumann University

  • Erika Rothenberger is as passionate as a public speaker as she is with everything else she takes on in life. Poised, confident and relatable; she takes you on a journey through vivid storytelling and clarity of delivery, and successfully leaves her audiences with compelling subject matter to carry with them moving forward.

    Allison Farcus | Founder Saute & Soiree

  • Erika’s enthusiasm, poise and wealth of knowledge to share make her the highlight of any speaking engagement. She has a tremendous gift to engage everyone in the room, no matter how large the audience.
    Her authenticity and ability to connect makes her a
    desired speaker on any stage, for any topic.
    Even more so if it’s a topic about which she is passionate!

    Desiree Miller | Sr. Legislative Specialist, PECO

  • I admired Erika’s audacity to be brave, resilient and vulnerable sharing such a difficult topic. While not a story anyone wants to tell, I’m just glad she’s here TO be able to tell it, and believe her topic is a powerful one that stresses the importance of situational awareness.

    Michelle Ross | Manager, Project Execution, PECO

  • Erika delivered an inspiring presentation on the importance of connections. Her energy and engaging style were precisely what we needed to feel empowered and motivated.
    As one attendee put it, ‘Her bubbly personality and insightful message left a lasting impression on me and many others’.

    Pamela Kelly | President/CEO, Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County

  • This program was a great way to start the day – very motivational!  
    I liked the focus on people, relationships and the power that
    brings to business success.

    Linda Coyso | Professional Women in Construction


  • Erika is the epitome of inspiration.
    I met her after one of the most challenging events of her life and seeing how quickly she was able to rise up and not only motivate herself, but everyone around her, is something so few can do. She might be the strongest person I am blessed to know!

    Jillian Mele | Public Speaking Coach


  • Erika was a delight to work with! Her expertise and passion for empowering all people to learn how to be more caring and empathetic left a lasting impact on all attendees.
    Erika is a trailblazer, and her commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in STEM is truly commendable. Her authentic personality shines through in her work. I highly recommend her as a speaker who brings both knowledge and inspiration to any event.

    Rubina Azizdin | Kulicke & Soffa

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Whether you’re planning a conference, women’s leadership event, or a corporate team development day, Erika brings a keynote that’s bold, empowering, and built to last beyond the applause.

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