Meet Erica

My Mission

To empower and inspire teen girls and young women with strategies, tools, and mindsets that help them navigate life with confidence.

To support parents with parenting practices so they can enjoy a close relationship with their teen and guide their teen toward her highest potential.

How I Work 

My coaching programs for teens and young women are a unique blend of traditional coaching and teaching.   We begin by establishing trust and identifying desired outcomes.  Then, in a judgment-free environment, girls process and learn from their experiences, deepen their self-awareness, develop authentic confidence, and master positive mindsets, tools, and strategies.

My parent coaching programs address parents’ specific needs and offer solutions to the challenges they are having with their teen. I provide a fresh perspective, that comes from over a decade of coaching teens and young women, and teach communication strategies that lead to more open communication and a stronger relationship with their teen.

About Me

Ever since I can remember, I’ve been drawn to working with young people. In college, I volunteered at youth shelters and worked as a nanny before getting a job at a local preschool.  I was intrigued with child development and developed a love of teaching.

After earning my teaching credential, I ventured to London for my first teaching job.  After two years, I returned to San Diego and started my career in Del Mar.  During my years in the classroom, girls would often confide in me, sharing their struggles with self-esteem, body image, friendships, family dynamics, and school. They were afraid to turn to their parents for fear of being misunderstood and didn’t want to turn to their friends for fear of being gossiped about. They felt alone and unsure.  I understood;  I felt the same during my teen years.  Knowing how different my path would have been if I had extra support and believing wholeheartedly that with the right tools and mindsets, girls could turn their struggles into triumphs, I felt the drive to do more.

Tipping Point 

I decided to write my Master’s thesis on Relational Aggression and developed a curriculum to teach girls about building their Emotional Intelligence and handling social challenges.  Shortly after earning my Master’s, I used my curriculum to create unique yoga classes for teens and mother-daughter pairs. As I followed my passion, I heard about Teen Life Coaching.  It was described as a field devoted to self-discovery, action, and accountability. A profession that focuses on building personal strengths, setting goals, overcoming obstacles, and ultimately moving forward with confidence and intention. I thought this is it!

But suddenly, my personal life turned upside-down.  I went through an unexpected heartbreak, ended my engagement, and started to wonder What now?  Although incredibly painful, this change inspired me to take a risk. I left my full-time teaching job to pursue a career as a life coach.  I became a certified Teen Wisdom Life Coach and Inspire Balance Coaching was born!

Since then, I’ve completed additional trainings through the Academy for Family Life Coach Training (now called Impact Coaching) and the University of Pennsylvania.   I am a lifelong learner and constantly reading, listening to podcasts, and participating in workshops related to personal development.

In my free time I love to explore new countries, practice yoga, walk on the beach or hike in the mountains, experiment with new recipes, and spend time with my family and friends.