You Can’t Design Your Dream Life by Staying on the Fence

You Can’t Design Your Dream Life by Staying on the Fence

Author: Erica Van Slyke October 23, 2025 Duration: 15:06
Send me a text message! Whether it’s a room or your next big move, you can’t create anything real without committing to something first. Yet so many of us stay stuck—afraid to make the “wrong” decision, endlessly reworking the mood board of our lives. In this episode, I share how my approach to home design oddly became the cure for getting out of my own existintial paralysis. Because clarity doesn’t come from thinking—it comes from choosing. **All my fellow mamas out there: I am...

Hosted by Erica Van Slyke, The Introverted Influencer explores a quieter, more sustainable path to building an online presence. This podcast moves beyond the typical hustle-and-grind narrative, offering a blend of spiritual principles and actionable business strategy. Erica draws from her own journey as a six-figure blogger, a published interior designer with Designing Vibes, and a former SEO consultant who deeply studied energetics and manifestation. Each episode feels like a thoughtful conversation, addressing the unique challenges faced by those who want to make an impact but are wired for depth over constant visibility. You’ll hear about aligning business goals with personal values, managing energy in a noisy digital world, and practical steps for growth that don’t require compromising mental health. It’s for entrepreneurs, creators, and anyone seeking to define success on their own terms-integrating soulful intention with the realities of building a brand. The discussions naturally weave through topics of mindset, practical marketing, and spiritual alignment, all grounded in Erica’s experience as a mother and self-identified introvert who has navigated these waters herself. Tune in for a podcast that redefines what it means to be an influencer, focusing on integrity, inner work, and a business model that honors your essence.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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Duration: 15:04
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The Missing Link in Your Manifestation Practice [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:47
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Find Clarity and Authenticity by Shining a Light on Your Shadow [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:14
Send me a text message! Who were you before you were taught shame and embarrassment? How did you show up in life before you learned the bullsh*t art of people pleasing? You see....when we are born onto this planet, I bel…
How To Know if Your Career Path is Soul Aligned [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:34
Send me a text message! If you are currently doubting the path you are on, you need to stop what you are doing right now and listen the f**k up ! When I say I have manifested a life of ease and flow, I want to make sure…
The Power of a Pity Party [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:47
Send me a text message! Contrary to "bro" style entrepreneurial advice, there is actually power to be had from feeling our damn feelings. In fact, if suppressed for long stretches of time, our unresolved emotions will ev…
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Duration: 1:29:24
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Permission to Be Cringeworthy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:07
Send me a text message! If you aren't looking back at your older work and cringing, I can assure you, you are doing something wrong. Whether you are an artist or an entrepreneur, messy action is a must! In this week's ep…
How To Slay the Demons in Your Head [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:42
Send me a text message! I am no stranger to mental demons. In fact, I am pretty sure I have intimately conversed with them all... Whether it be the "you will never have what it takes" demon, the "things will never get be…
Spiritual Resistance Training with Jeana Oldham [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:34
Send me a text message! My first- ever guest, Jeana Oldham of The Abundance Formula Podcast, is proof that working a day job (while also raising a baby and a toddler) is no excuse to skimp out on pursuing your soul calli…