Get Rooted Radio with Erica Gifford-Mills

In this inspiring episode of Get Rooted Radio, Erica sits down with Ingrid D. Campbell, a woman whose journey proves it is never too late to reinvent yourself, reclaim your visibility, and boldly step into purpose. From growing up between Mobile, Massachusetts, and California to building a 27+ year career supporting federal government agencies in the Washington, DC area, Ingrid shares the life experiences that rooted her in resilience, adaptability, and service. Together, they dive into motherhood, mentorship, career evolution, and the courage it takes to pursue dreams later in life. Ingrid opens up about balancing family and professional success, mentoring young professionals, and what legacy truly means to her as a mother, grandmother, author, and leader. The conversation then takes a bold turn into entrepreneurship and visibility as Ingrid shares the story behind launching Blue Topaz Swimwear in 2022; transforming a dream into a thriving fashion brand showcased at New York Fashion Week and Swim Week in Miami. She also discusses the emotional journey behind her book, The Time Has Come to Tell My Story, and why she believes visibility, reinvention, and storytelling matter now more than ever. This episode is a powerful reminder that your story still matters, your dreams are still valid, and reinvention has no expiration date. My goal is to uplift and empower you to live the life you love. To take care of yourself and advocate for yourself in order to live a more fulfilled life and better care and love those around you.

In this episode of Get Rooted Radio, Caitlyn Scaggs joins the conversation to explore how connection, purpose, and community can become powerful sources of prevention and healing. Drawing on her work with Stop Soldier Suicide, Caitlyn discusses this national nonprofit and how meaningful human connections can save lives. The conversation reflects on what it looks like to honor our stories and lean into what truly matters—embodying the heart of Living It Up, Loving It Up, and Letting It Go.My goal is to uplift and empower you to live the life you love. To take care of yourself and advocate for yourself in order to live a more fulfilled life and better care and love those around you.

Journey Through Grief invites listeners to join Erica Gifford Mills and her guest, McKenna Lisa Cole, for a raw, unfiltered conversation about a book born amid compounded loss. Written in real time, from the pit, with honest self-talk, God-talk, scripture, and space for reflection and healing. Together, Erica and McKenna will explore how grief stripped life down to the bone marrow, revealing that the losses themselves were only part of the story, uncovering fractured bedrock, missing pieces, and the beginning of a long, ongoing rebuilding. This episode is for those who are grieving, those walking alongside someone who is, and even those wrestling with God, faith, or the unfairness of it all, because the unhinged, unfiltered throwdowns with God are deeply human and profoundly relatable. Erica and McKenna reflect on how grief continues to reveal new layers of healing, reminding us that while grief doesn’t end, it can root us into a more whole, honest version of ourselves. My goal is to uplift and empower you to live the life you love. To take care of yourself and advocate for yourself in order to live a more fulfilled life and better care and love those around you.

In this episode of Get Rooted Radio, Erica Gifford Mills and her guest, Karlyn Ankrom, will discuss Karlyn's raw story of burnout running a full-scale social media agency while becoming a new mom. What felt like the scariest chapter became the catalyst for building a new way forward. Out of that experience came the Expert Excellence Engine, a framework designed to help authors market their books with ease, confidence, and intention, without chasing algorithms or second-guessing every post.You won't want to miss this episode. My goal is to uplift and empower you to live the life you love. To take care of yourself and advocate for yourself in order to live a more fulfilled life and better care and love those around you.

Most professionals don’t struggle with ideas—they struggle with their inner critic when it’s time to speak. We want to be able to retrain that voice into one of an inner champion. During today’s episode, Erica Gifford Mills and her guest, Leslie Fiorenzo, will discuss how to create a daily confidence ritual to silence the critic and bring forth the champion. Listeners, you will leave with simple, repeatable practices to calm your nerves, speak with authority, and finally let go of what no longer serves you. Right within the spirit of living it up, loving it, and letting it go. Don't miss this episode.My goal is to uplift and empower you to live the life you love. To take care of yourself and advocate for yourself in order to live a more fulfilled life and better care and love those around you.

Do you hear “perfectionist” as a derogatory term? Do you run from that label? Join Erica Gifford Mills and her guest, Dan Burnett, as they explore the difference between striving for excellence and chasing perfection. They will discuss a healthier, more sustainable approach to personal or professional growth, where excellence is pursued without the unrealistic pressure to be flawless. Listeners will learn to reframe their mindset to focus on progress over perfection.My goal is to uplift and empower you to live the life you love. To take care of yourself and advocate for yourself in order to live a more fulfilled life and better care and love those around you.

Join Erica Gifford Mills and her guest, Sheila Delaney, as they explore why leaders can’t afford to outsource permission and power, and how INsourcing resets the playing field. Drawing on her own journey with autoimmune illness and Dr. Gabor Maté’s insights about the hidden patterns that many women share, Sheila gets personal about what it takes to disrupt our own patterns and cultivate radical self-trust that others can lean into, too. Listeners will leave with fresh ways to notice the choices they make on autopilot, reclaim resilience, and be even braver forces for good wherever they are. If you have had enough of outsourcing permission and power, and are ready to INSource to set yourself apart, you won't want to miss this episode. Give-Away Details: Go to TheInSourcingWay.com/GetRooted and leave Sheila a comment sharing one question or thought that came up while listening to this episode. You will receive a preview of The INsourcing Way™ model and the corresponding Self-Assessment, which includes guidelines and questions to help you apply the information to yourself.My goal is to uplift and empower you to live the life you love. To take care of yourself and advocate for yourself in order to live a more fulfilled life and better care and love those around you.