It has been far too long since you got an Erica Riff's episode, so here's the first of Season 2 and the first of 2024. These are uncut, unedited, no holds barred and no outline created. They're usually inspired by something that has me fired up, so you get a ton of motivation and the occasional f-bomb. This one is all about the importance of the words we use to talk to others AND to ourselves. Words matter. Choose powerful ones ..read more

Learn the sneaky, disempowering thoughts that I'm replacing with a new and more powerful one. Accept the challenge to try this thought for yourself for the rest of the month. It literally can change your reality in an instant.  ..read more

Traveling across 6 states gives a girl some time to think.  We just returned from a week-long vacation and you better believe I'm back with lots of inspiration and lessons from the trip. These lessons are about to be applied in my business in a big way, and you're welcome to borrow any of them (and to hold me accountable to following through on them!).   ..read more

You want to know what's boring? Consistency. But the results that consistency can bring you? That's sexy AF. Today's episode celebrates the unglamorous appeal of just showing up.  ..read more

I'm working very hard at my goal. And that's the problem.  In today's episode we are exploring the importance on focusing on creating and taking actions from a different perspective. It's not a grind. It's an adventure.  ..read more

When you set out to achieve the impossible, the first thing that happens is your brain goes nuts with objections and obstacles.  There are three general categories of obstacles, and I break them down in this episode and provide some useful prompts to help you decide if you're okay using these obstacles as excuses, or as to-dos.   ..read more

School of Maddox is BACK, and you're going to want to listen to the end because this one is powerful. You'll hear about my near-perfect day ...you'll learn what a jukebox musical is And, you'll be regaled with a heroic tale and poignant, powerful reminders to live more authentically and to take more brave and massive action in pursuit of your goals... All in just 16 minutes! School of Maddox is back in session ..read more

This weekend, a dream I've had since 2019 came to life and inspired me to finally do the work, get off the fence, and revive this podcast.  Listen to discover the miracles that can happen when a few people come together to make something happen, the miracles I'm excited to see happen this year, and to leave inspired to take MASSIVE action towards making your own dreams come true. The Work Hard Mom Harder podcast is back!  ..read more

Any business leader you listen to will encourage you to take a look at your yearly goals at the halfway point. And I will tell you to do so as well. But in this episode I’m getting REAL honest about how the year has gone so far, and how I’m choosing to tackle the last half of 2022. If you’re looking at your year and feeling like it is all going by way too fast, and feeling overwhelmed with how much you need to do in order to hit your goals… this one’s for you ..read more

This year, Hudson would have been 10. July is the month we celebrate her life and give back to an important organization, and today's episode outlines some of the ways you can get involved if you'd like to. But if you're new to the podcast, or new to our story, perhaps today's most important lesson is this: Feel the feels.  You can be happy and sad about the same thing, at the same time. Oh, and a lot can happen in a decade. Take a listen ..read more