Erica Van Slyke
The Introverted Influencer
Through a mixture of mental alchemy, spirituality and practical business advice, six-figure blogger, published interior designer, mother and introvert, Erica Van Slyke of Designing Vibes, shares tips on how to achieve success in the world of online influencing without sacrificing mental health or going against one's soul essence. After years of studying energetics and manifestation, this ex SEO consultant has tapped into her true purpose and mastered the art of abundance through ease and feminine flow.- no misery (or social media)required. Whether you are a spiritually curious entrepreneur cal...
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Dec 19, 2025
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Episodes
Episode 100: Completion, Pauses, and the Permission to Begin Again 19.12.2025 21:16
Send me a text message! As the year comes to a close, I’ve been asking myself one question: What actually needs to be complete before we move into what’s next? In this milestone 100th episode, I’m sharing why I’m choosing to pause the podcast — not from burnout, but from a deep sense of completion. As one cycle ends and another begins, I talk about the power of letting something finish without d...
If you feel like a lazy loser, this one is for you. 17.12.2025 18:56
Send me a text message! If you feel like a lazy loser right now- like you can’t find your motivation, you don’t know your next move, and everyone else seems to be sprinting laps around you- this episode is your reminder that you’re not failing… you’re in a sacred pause. Inspired by a spirit animal (yes, literally an egret) that kept showing up in the most unlikely, synchronized ways, this convers...
My Cheap Productivity Hacks (for When You Don’t Have a Team) 06.11.2025 17:13
Send me a text message! Because let’s be honest...most of us don’t have a team of assistants keeping our life together. In this episode, I’m sharing the cheap, realistic hacks that help me juggle business, motherhood, and my sanity… all while pretending I totally have my sh*t together. **All my fellow mamas out there: I am a potty-mouth, so you may want to listen with headphones on!** If you foun...
You Can’t Design Your Dream Life by Staying on the Fence 23.10.2025 15:06
Send me a text message! Whether it’s a room or your next big move, you can’t create anything real without committing to something first. Yet so many of us stay stuck—afraid to make the “wrong” decision, endlessly reworking the mood board of our lives. In this episode, I share how my approach to home design oddly became the cure for getting out of my own existintial paralysis. Because clarity does...
The Masculine Energy You Actually Need to Uplevel (And It’s Not Hustle) 09.10.2025 15:21
Send me a text message! There’s a certain masculine energy no one talks about- the kind that lets you gracefully hold the uplevels and manifestations you’ve been calling in. This isn’t hustle or grind. It’s the grounded, anchored energy that keeps your nervous system steady when things start expanding. Without it, every new level can feel like chaos or self-sabotage waiting to happen. In this epis...
Fear, Failure, and the Freedom of Getting Knocked Down 25.09.2025 15:05
Send me a text message! The last few years knocked me flat—algos, setbacks, ego deaths. But instead of proving I was “lucky,” they stretched my capacity and showed me I can rebuild. In this episode, I’m sharing why failure isn’t punishment—it’s initiation. You’ll learn how to stop letting fear paralyze you, see setbacks as proof you’re in the arena, and find the freedom that comes from getting kno...
Getting Comfortable with Debt and Anger 11.09.2025 13:00
Send me a text message! Two of the biggest “dirty words” for women? Anger and Debt. But here’s the thing : they’re not always bad. In fact, they can be powerful. In this episode, I share why anger can actually be more sacred (and useful) than depression, and how debt (when it’s tied to investing in your business or self-growth) can be a tool for expansion instead of shame. This conversation is you...
The Truth About SEO in the AI Era: How to Show Up in Google, Bing, and ChatGPT 28.08.2025 14:38
Send me a text message! Tired of hearing that “SEO is dead”? Yeah, me too. The truth is, it’s not dead—it’s just getting a fresh coat of snake-oil marketing from fly-by-night companies trying to scare you into buying “AI SEO packages.” In this episode, I break down what actually matters if you want your content to show up in traditional search engines like Google and Bing and in newer AI-driven qu...
For the Mom on the Struggle Bus 14.08.2025 15:00
Send me a text message! If you’ve been in a messy mom season—no meditation, no journaling, no morning ritual to speak of—this episode is your big, exhale-worthy permission slip. Right now, I’m deep in the thick of summer break. My spiritual practices have taken a back seat, and for the first time in years, I’m not biohacking, tuning my chakras, or doing any of the usual “high-vibe” stuff. But stra...
When It Wants to Die—Let It. 31.07.2025 15:23
Send me a text message! What if the thing you’re clinging to isn’t meant to be saved? In this episode, I’m talking about the sacred (and scary) art of letting go—whether it's a version of yourself, a business model, a routine, or a role that no longer fits. Sometimes we think we’re “failing,” but really… we’re just being asked to evolve. From creative burnout to identity deaths, this is your...
When Donuts, Netflix & Wine Became My Manifestation Portal 17.07.2025 15:16
Send me a text message! What if your next breakthrough isn’t hiding in your morning routine, content strategy, or shadow work checklist—but in doing nothing at all? In this episode, I share how stepping off the content hamster wheel, letting myself rest, and even sitting in the discomfort (with donuts, Netflix, and wine in hand) became the most spiritually aligned move I could’ve made. This is fo...
The Plot Twist No One Talks About in Manifestation 26.06.2025 15:39
Send me a text message! Ever felt like when trying to manifest love, abundance, or ease—life serves up rejection, scarcity, and chaos instead? This episode unpacks why experiencing the opposite of what you’re calling in is actually a powerful sign of growth. Let’s talk about what to do when the universe feels like it’s glitching. **All my fellow mamas out there: I am a potty-mouth, so you may wan...
The Power of a Micropivot: How Small Tweaks Create Big Shifts 19.06.2025 14:39
Send me a text message! You don’t need a dramatic rebrand, a new personality, or a 75-step morning routine to change your life. Sometimes, all it takes is a micropivot—a small, intentional shift that moves the needle in your business, your body, or your energy. In this episode, I’m sharing how one tiny adjustment in my wellness routine cracked open a whole new level of momentum—and why the same p...
Is This Still Fun? Losing Yourself in the Content Machine 05.06.2025 19:10
Send me a text message! What happens when your passion project becomes your paycheck—and suddenly, it feels more like pressure than play? In this episode, I’m getting real about the burnout, the judgment, and the quiet grief of turning your creative outlet into a brand. If you’ve ever caught yourself wondering, “Is this still fun?” —you’re not alone. Let’s talk about it. **All my fellow mamas out...
When You Hit Rock Bottom—Again—Here’s What You Actually Need 22.05.2025 15:38
Send me a text message! If you’ve already been through a dark night of the soul and now find yourself rock bottoming again —you’re not broken, you’re being initiated. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it really feels like to hit rock bottom again in a collective year of endings (hello, Year of the Snake + 9 year in numerology)—and why this one cuts even deeper than the first....
Google Loves YouTubers—But What About the Rest of Us? 08.05.2025 16:13
Send me a text message! Google’s playing favorites—and surprise, surprise, it’s YouTubers getting all the love. But where does that leave the rest of us introverts who’d rather write than film our faces? In this episode, I’m breaking down why bloggers who dabble in video are dominating search, and what the rise of Substack says about the future of long-form content. Is blogging actually making a...
You Never Know When It’s Time—For Goodbye or a Breakthrough 01.05.2025 12:32
Send me a text message! After losing my sweet hound dog Layla without warning, I’ve been sitting with the fragile, unpredictable nature of life. This episode is a tender exploration of how we never really know when it’s someone’s time to go—or when it’s our time to rise. Just as endings can arrive out of nowhere, so can breakthroughs, blessings, and moments of grace. If you’ve been navigating unc...
Thinking of Redesigning Your Site? This Cautionary Tale Could Save You Thousands 17.04.2025 17:09
Send me a text message! Thinking about giving your website a facelift? Maybe you’re itching for a fresh look—or feeling like your site just doesn’t match your vibe anymore. Before you tear it all down and start fresh, there’s something you need to know... In this episode, I’m answering the million-dollar question I get all the time: “Should I redesign my site?” I’m sharing the truth about what ha...
Burn the Box: Business + Creative Freedom Lessons from Bob Dylan 03.04.2025 21:06
Send me a text message! If you’ve been feeling stuck in one niche, burned out by the algorithm, or like your creativity is suffocating under too much strategy… this one’s for you. In this episode, I’m sharing some unexpected lessons I learned recently from the one and only Bob Dylan. From refusing to stick to one artistic medium to walking away from what was “working,” his path shows what’s possib...
No Selfies, No Small Talk—How to Show Up on Social Media as an Introvert 20.03.2025 17:28
Send me a text message! Hate showing your face on social media? Same. But guess what? You don’t have to be the life of the (virtual) party to grow massive influence online. In this episode, I’m sharing exactly how I’ve built my brand without constant selfies, exhausting engagement, or pretending to be more extroverted than I am. If you’re an introvert who wants to make an impact without burning o...
How the Fear of Being Called a Narcissist Is Keeping You Stuck 06.03.2025 16:43
Send me a text message! If you're a woman growing an online business, brace yourself—at some point, someone’s gonna slap the "narcissist" label on you. But is that really a bad thing? In this episode, we unpack the overuse (and misuse) of the word "narcissist" in today's culture and why a healthy dose of self-focus is actually necessary for success. We’re also examin...
I Was Wrong About Social Media: How AI Changed Everything 13.02.2025 17:31
Send me a text message! So, here's the deal. I used to be that person preaching that social media isn't the secret sauce to scaling your brand. I even said you don’t need it to grow your blog, website, or business. Well, guess what? I’m eating my words. With AI now running the game, social media is more important than ever. In this episode, I’m breaking down how I’ve shifted my stance...
Escape the Hamster Wheel of Content Creation 06.02.2025 15:33
Send me a text message! Tired of running in circles, cranking out content just to stay relevant? In this episode, we’re hitting pause on the hamster wheel of endless creation and talking about how to take back control of your creative energy—without the burnout. If you're ready to get out of the cycle and work smarter, not harder, this one's for you. **All my fellow mamas out there: I am...
Your Best is Relative: How to Own Your Unique Path 12.12.2024 17:20
Send me a text message! From Pinterest-perfect decor to Insta-worthy family photos, it’s easy to feel like you’re falling short this festive time of year. But here’s the thing: Your '"best life" isn’t the same as anyone else’s. In this episode, I am discussing why we need to stop measuring ourselves against others and start embracing our own unique journey. **All my fellow mamas ou...
Opportunity Is Calling: Trust That You Have What It Takes 21.11.2024 12:22
Send me a text message! How many times have you turned down an opportunity because you felt unqualified, even though deep down the idea of it lit you TF up? In this episode, I’m diving into the trap we all fall into—undermining our own natural gifts and letting self-doubt hold us back. I’ll share why it’s time to stop second-guessing ourselves, embrace the chances that come our way, and trust the...
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