Erika Gilchrist, also known as “The Unstoppable Woman,” is known for her captivating and energizing speaking style. Despite facing personal challenges such as assault, domestic abuse, and a suicide attempt, Erika has built an impressive career as a professional trainer, author, and business owner.
After conducting diversity workshops for Monster.com and others, Erika delved deeper into the world of equity and inclusion. After two decades of professional training and building relationships with experts in the field, she created the "What's In It For WE?" program.
As the creator of the "Women Thriving Fearlessly!" brand and owner of the largest expo for women in business in the Chicagoland area, Erika inspires with her personal development, leadership training, and conflict management skills. She has been recognized as one of the "15 Most Powerful Women on the South Side of Chicago" and has been featured in various publications.
Erika’s stage presence is unparalleled, as she shares her own stories of overcoming struggles with authenticity and humor. Her passion for helping others is evident through the heartfelt interactions and letters she receives from her audiences.
Speaker theme:
Leadership / professional development, Community / team building, Health / lifestyle, Customer service / sales, Empowerment / positivity, School (bullying, drug prevention, etc.)
Service location:
Remotely
Service Reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Service as described
5.0
Communication
5.0
Punctuality
5.0
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Heather J.
Erika was outstanding. She promptly responded and arrived at the event on time. Her presentation was an emotional roller coaster that made us all laugh and cry. The feedback from the group was all positive, and we would definitely love to have her again!
December 13, 2022
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Elizabeth A.
At our fundraising event, Erika Gilchrist was a remarkable standout! Our previous speakers had been mundane and predictable, but Erika brought a much-needed sense of vitality to the occasion. Her ability to engage the audience in a fun, yet professional manner ensured that they were thoroughly entertained and eager for more.
Right from the get-go, Erika displayed a unique level of involvement and concern for our cause that no other speaker had ever shown before. She connected with our donors in a way that had never been done previously, which, in turn, helped us exceed our fundraising target. We are already planning on inviting Erika back as our fundraising efforts are continuous.
We would like to express our gratitude to Erika for her punctuality, attentiveness, sense of humor, and her ability to empathize with our community. The impact she made in just a few hours will be felt for years to come.
October 7, 2022
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William R.
Erika's performance was impressive. The activities she organized were captivating and my team was very receptive to them. I am keen on inviting her again for another session.
August 17, 2022
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Michael C.
Working with Erica was a pleasure as she seamlessly delivered an outstanding speech to our teachers, kickstarting the new school year. Her aptitude for relating to their profession, anchoring their objectives and motivating them for the upcoming year left an indelible impression.
July 27, 2022
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Kyle H.
Meeting Erika has been an immense blessing for me. Her exceptional public speaking skills and ability to motivate people with her honest and direct approach are truly admirable. She holds a vast wealth of information and graciously shares it with fellow women. If you haven't had the pleasure of listening to her speak, you are definitely missing out on a magnificent experience!
