Coffee With E

Stop telling yourself “I deserve it.” I did, and it kept me from true financial peace. In this episode, I get real about the money mindset shift that helped me replace impulsive spending with lasting wholeness. For years, I believed working hard meant I deserved that bag, that trip, that little splurge. But I learned true freedom doesn’t come from what you buy. It comes from the discipline to wait...

☕ Live from Coda Rouge, the Coffee with E Brunch Series returns with a candid Part 2 on love, money, and partnership. We unpack independence and submission, what real provision looks like, and why financial wholeness is both emotional and practical. From luxury gifts to paid mortgages, from fear-based dating to standards with clarity, from diagnoses to superpowers. This is a masterclass in choosi...

From Wolfgang Puck’s Oscar kitchens to the heart of Central PA, Chef Sachiko Baez brings passion, culture, and flavor to every plate. In this episode of Coffee with E, we step into the kitchen with Chef Sachiko to cook her signature smoked salmon latkes and uncover her inspiring journey. Chef Sachiko, co-owner of Coda Rouge, has cooked for Hollywood’s biggest events, trained under Wolfgang Puck, a...

Welcome to the very first Coffee with E Brunch Series. In this powerful conversation recorded live at Coda Rouge, five dynamic women open up about the seasons of their lives, what they’ve had to let go, and the boundaries that keep them whole. One of the most powerful truths shared at this table: setting boundaries is  not selfish. Setting boundaries is love. From the hidden weight of functional d...

☕ What happens when a historic building once closed to people of color becomes a thriving restaurant built on legacy, purpose, and community? Meet Sachiko Baez, co-owner and executive chef of Coda Rouge, Harrisburg’s best-kept brunch secret. Step inside a space where history is honored on the walls and served on every plate. ✨ “We wanted this building to be a reflection of that… This is a safe s...

She thought they were her ride-or-die. But some friendships nearly cost her everything. Listen if you’re questioning the people in your circle, this might be the clarity you’ve been needing. In this powerful episode of Coffee with E, Gillian Lawrence shares how walking away from toxic friendships saved her life and how you can protect your peace, too. From betrayal and burnout to boundaries and di...

☕ In this inspiring conversation, Erica sits down with Emily Schmidt, founder of The Cracked Pot Coffee Shop and the nonprofit that powers it, to shine a light on a mission that is transforming lives. The Cracked Pot serves young adults aging out of foster care and adoption, providing not just jobs but mentorship, life skills, and a community that stays. From first jobs to first apartments, Emily...

🔥“You need to make space for what’s next. But first, you have to let go.” In this deeply personal and powerful conversation, Coffee with E host Erica Rawls sits down with Sarah Hackenberg, founder of Grace in Cycles, to explore the emotional side of decluttering and how clearing physical space can help unlock your truest self. From the grief of giving things away to the freedom that follows, this...

🔥 “Don’t break promises to yourself.” In this powerhouse episode of Coffee with E , Erica sits down with her husband, Dr. Jesse Rawls Jr., a respected educator, former D1 athlete, and leader known for his discipline, integrity, and unshakable mindset. From early lessons on the field to becoming a high school principal at just 31, Jesse shares what it really takes to lead yourself and others, espe...

💥 Love is real, but so are the red flags, financial tension, and generational patterns we’re trying to break. In this powerful episode of Coffee With E, Erica is joined by real-life couple Racquelle Perry and Lloyd Hill, plus returning favorite Quencey Hickerson, for a raw and relatable conversation about love, co-parenting, and growing through what you’ve been through. From raising kids while da...

“The wait is not a punishment. It’s preparation.” In this powerful and deeply moving episode, Erica sits down with Duronn Stern, licensed mental health therapist, military veteran, and founder of Collaborative Mental Wellness, to talk about trauma, transformation, and the unspoken struggles of men.  From losing his mother, twin brother, and best friend… to helping young men rewrite their own stori...

In this Coffee with E conversation, Erica sits down with Amy Danz, a sales consultant at EGStoltzfus, inside one of their newly built Huntington model homes in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. If you’ve been searching for a home and feel stuck, this episode explores why new construction communities like Nestle Run deserve a closer look. From modern design to self-guided tours, Amy walks listeners through...

What does it mean to grow up in the church while trying to discover who you really are? In this deeply personal solo episode, Erica Rawls opens up about life as a preacher’s kid, the pressure to be perfect, the unspoken rules, and the quiet rebellion it often sparks. From questioning what makes someone a “sinner” to redefining faith on her own terms, Erica shares real moments from her teenage year...

🌟 “Only God can bring you to your point of purpose through so much pain.” In this powerful and emotional episode, Sade' Truiett, founder of Girl Talk, shares how heartbreak, grief, and identity struggles led her to discover her purpose: mentoring and empowering young women. Now a missionary-in-the-making and nonprofit leader, Sade' opens up about going from a shelter church girl to ment...

🕊️ In this deeply moving episode of Coffee with E , we welcome Tiffiney Hall, a woman whose story will both break your heart and lift your spirit. Tiffiney was recently named the 2025 Remarkable Woman of Central PA by ABC27 NEWS and Nexstar Media. But before the red carpet and national honors, she was a survivor of intimate partner violence… stabbed seven times in an attack that nearly took her li...

🎉 Cheers to ONE YEAR of Coffee with E ! What started as an idea turned into a thriving, heartfelt platform with 600+ subscribers (and counting). In this special solo episode, Erica Rawls celebrates your support and reflects on the top episodes and moments that made this journey unforgettable. From inspiring guests to powerful personal truths, you’ll revisit: Relationship wisdom passed down from E...

What does it really mean to live as your true self? In this heartfelt solo episode, Erica Rawls takes you on a journey from childhood confusion to adult clarity, growing up as a young Black girl in predominantly white spaces and learning how to belong without shrinking who she is. She opens up about:         •        Identity struggles in school and college         •        Trying to “act Black en...

In this episode of Coffee with E , host Erica Rawls sits down with Maria James-Thiaw, poet, playwright, professor, and author of Hair Story: Reclaiming Our Crown . They dive into the deeper meaning behind hair from tribal identity in African culture to the pain of hair-based discrimination in modern America. Maria opens up about: Writing during COVID while raising two kids with special needs Why p...

What if the only thing holding you back is waiting for the perfect moment? In this episode of Coffee with E , Erica Rawls welcomes MaDonna Awotwi, a multi-hyphenate creative, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Hit the Angles, for a raw conversation about business, grief, and trusting your gift. MaDonna shares how she turned imposter syndrome into impact, how loss reshaped her mission, and why being f...

In this episode of Coffee with E , Erica Rawls interviews Dr. Linda Fedrizzi-Williams, President of Central Penn College, for a heartfelt and raw conversation on what it really takes to be a woman in leadership. From club DJ and morning radio host to higher education leader, Dr. Fedrizzi-Williams breaks down how imposter syndrome, mom guilt, and societal pressure often hold women back.. not lack o...

In this episode of Coffee with E , Erica Rawls welcomes Benjamin Bragg for a real conversation about purpose, reinvention, and building a business that empowers people, not burns them out. From losing it all to developing a proprietary system that helps ordinary people succeed in the cleaning industry, Ben shares how he turned pain into purpose and setbacks into strategy. You’ll hear about leaders...

In this episode of Coffee with E, Erica Rawls goes deep. No guests, just real talk. She unpacks a truth that many of us avoid. We’re not afraid of failing, we’re afraid of what happens when we succeed. From losing old friendships to stepping into the spotlight, Erica shares what it really looks like to evolve. She opens up about how isolation can be part of growth, how to lead with courage, and wh...

If you’ve ever felt like you had to shrink yourself to lead, this episode of Coffee with E is for you. Erica Rawls is joined by Dr. Amber Sessoms, school psychologist, adult educator, and founder of Natural Inclination, for a real conversation about finding your voice, leading with emotional honesty, and unlearning harmful narratives that hold women back. From leading in male-dominated spaces to c...

After serving 90 days in Dauphin County Prison and losing his mother shortly after, Da’Laine Simpson turned grief into purpose. In this episode, Erica Rawls talks with the founder of Bro2Go to talk about resilience, leadership, and creating space for healing. Da’Laine shares how he rebuilt his life, launched a nonprofit, and now supports individuals returning from incarceration across Central PA....

If you’ve been sitting on a business idea but haven’t taken the leap, this episode is for you. Erica Rawls sits down with Attorney Jenny Chavis to break down how to legally and mentally prepare for entrepreneurship. From deciding on the right business entity to navigating imposter syndrome, Jenny shares real stories and advice that will leave you feeling empowered to finally take action. You’ll al...