Erika Lucas
Like many of the women on this list, Erika’s perspective is that she makes things better not for who she is as an individual, but because of her commitment to bringing other women along the journey and expediting the pipeline of more women in positions of power and influence.
What’s the single biggest problem you’d like to solve in your community?
Closing the wealth gap for women and people of color and expediting the pipeline of more women in positions of power and
influence.
What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
Don’t be moved by either praise or criticism and don’t attach your value to anyone or anything, that includes a company, a job, a belief or an individual.
“Don’t be moved by either praise or criticism and don’t attach your value to anyone or anything, that includes a company, a job, a belief or an individual.”
What’s been the biggest obstacle in your life so far?
My own insecurities and disbelief in myself.
Who is the biggest influence in your life? Why?
I don’t know that I have a “who”. I think it’s a collective of individuals that have shaped who I am and what I believe. And that continues to evolve as I continue to learn from others’ experiences and perspectives, as well as my own.
One year from today, how do you hope you’re different?
I hope to be in a place where I can be fully present, particularly around my family.
Erika is one of 100 women we have featured in the inaugural issue of Hundred Magazine. To learn more about her and the other 99 women, buy the issue.
