Erica Sand: On Resilience and Optimism in the Face of Adversity

The Erica Diamond Podcast

Episode Description

In this deeply inspiring episode of the Erica Diamond Podcast, we sit down with Erica Sand, an award-winning copywriter and voice actress based in Paris, whose voice has graced campaigns for top global brands like Lancôme, Hotels.com, Ralph Lauren, L’Oreal Paris, Lululemon and Adidas. But behind her professional success lies a powerful story of resilience, courage, and optimism.

Erica shares the pivotal moments in her life that shaped her career, from her move to Paris in 2012 to pursue an MBA in International Marketing, to her journey of becoming the global English voice for Hotels.com. We delve into the challenges she faced transitioning to a new country and industry, and how she has continued to evolve in her craft over the years.

This episode takes a profound turn as Erica opens up about her personal life, including the loss of her mother and her own cancer diagnosis in early 2023. Despite these unimaginable hardships, Erica continued to work full-time, undergoing chemotherapy and surgery with a positive outlook that has inspired many. She reflects on the lessons learned about resilience, the importance of self-care, and how faith and hope have guided her through these tough times.

Erica also gives us an exclusive glimpse into her upcoming book, set for publication in 2025, where she explores themes of grief, faith, resilience, and hope. She discusses the power of positivity and love in shaping our experiences and outcomes, both personally and professionally.

Tune in to hear Erica Sand’s remarkable story, her thoughts on staying motivated during difficult times, and the self-care practices that have kept her grounded.

Key Takeways

- The importance of resilience in the face of personal and professional challenges. - How moving to a new country can shape your career and personal growth. - The role of faith, positivity, and self-care in overcoming adversity. - A sneak peek into Erica Sand’s upcoming book and the message she hopes to convey. - Practical advice on maintaining motivation and balance during tough times.

About Erica Sand

Erica Sand is an award-winning copywriter and voice actress based in Paris, known for her work with top brands like Prada Beauty, Yves Saint Laurent, and LVMH. Since moving to Paris in 2012, she has voiced major campaigns for Ralph Lauren, Lululemon, Unesco and Adidas, among others, and currently serves as the global English voice for Hotels.com.

Amidst her professional success, Erica faced profound personal challenges, including the loss of her mother and a serious cancer diagnosis in early 2023. Despite undergoing intensive treatment, she continued working full-time and maintained a positive outlook. Erica is now focused on recovery, spending time with her children, and writing a book about her journey, set for publication in 2025. Her story of resilience and optimism has inspired many.

Links

Erica Sand Website

Learn More about Your Host

On a mission to redefine self-care globally, Erica Diamond is a sought-after Media Expert, Professional Speaker, Bestselling Author of List Your Goals Journal, Host of The Erica Diamond Podcast, Founder of Bliss Essential Oils (BlissEssential.co), Creator of Busy To Bliss The Self-Care Membership (http://BusyToBliss.com), Certified Life & Career Coach, Certified Yoga & Meditation Teacher, and Founder & Editor-In-Chief of the Award-Winning Lifestyle Platform EricaDiamond.com® (previously WomenOnTheFence.com®).

Erica Diamond has been named to the coveted list of The Top 20 Women in Canada, FORBES Magazine’s Top 100 Sites for Women and a Profit Hot 50 Canadian Company. Erica is a busy mom of two boys, ‘bad cook,’ and new drummer!

To learn more about Erica Diamond, visit her website EricaDiamond.com

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