Stop Waiting for Permission: How Women Rise When They Use Their Voice with Erica Gifford Mills!
From Get Rooted Radio with Erica Gifford-Mills by Erica Gifford Mills
February 24, 2026 · 28 min
About this episode
Erica Gifford Mills discusses the importance of women using their voices in leadership and the impact it can have on their lives and the world.
In a world where women are leading at every level yet still questioning their worth, international speaker and founder of the International Women Speakers Summit, Erica Gifford Mills, joins Dr. Pat to talk about visibility, leadership, and the courage to stop asking for permission. Why do so many capable, accomplished women hesitate to use their voice? What changes when they finally decide to step forward? And how can speaking become a pathway not just to influence, but to healing, legacy, and impact? In this powerful conversation, Erica shares the personal journey that led her to create the International Women Speakers Summit, how adversity reshaped her leadership, and why women’s voices are needed now more than ever. If you’ve ever felt called to more but unsure how to step into it, this episode will inspire you to rise. Because when women speak, rooms change. And when rooms change, the world shifts. 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.
People in this episode
Host: Erica Gifford Mills
Guest: Dr. Pat
Topics covered
- women's leadership
- visibility
- empowerment
- communication
- personal growth
Keywords
- women empowerment
- leadership
- visibility
- International Women Speakers Summit
- personal journey
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: International Women Speakers Summit
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