In this inspiring episode of the 301 Podcast, host Marcus Engel sits down with the multifaceted Erica Isotta Surace, a TEDx speaker, author, startup founder, and community builder. There are not many days that you talk to such an inspiring person like Erica. I have never met anyone who has the ability to turn every hardship and every challenge into an opportunity to grow or make an impact.
Erica discusses the importance of community, her approach to entrepreneurship, and the lessons she's learned from founding her own ...
In this inspiring episode of the 301 Podcast, host Marcus Engel sits down with the multifaceted Erica Isotta Surace, a TEDx speaker, author, startup founder, and community builder. There are not many days that you talk to such an inspiring person like Erica. I have never met anyone who has the ability to turn every hardship and every challenge into an opportunity to grow or make an impact.
Erica discusses the importance of community, her approach to entrepreneurship, and the lessons she's learned from founding her own companies. She also delves into her experiences with corporate culture, the tech industry, and the power of meaningful connections.
Join us as Erica opens up about her personal story of resilience how she beat cancer, overcame a miscarriage, the founding of her publishing house, and her latest venture, the D2 Collective. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, community building, and turning adversity into action.
Key Moments:
(00:00) - Introduction to the 301 Podcast and Erica Isotta Surace
(02:10) - Erica's perspective on being a dreamer vs. a realist
(04:04) - Erica's transition from Ireland to LinkedIn and the corporate world
(07:04) - The downside of experiencing a high level of corporate services
(12:25) - Erica's decision to leave LinkedIn and her corporate misfit feeling
(17:00) - How Erica turned personal hardships into impactful projects
(20:39) - The birth of WomenPlot and Erica's TED talk
(23:26) - Erica's approach to overcoming tough times and sharing her story
(26:43) - The inception of D2 Collective with Nastia
(31:39) - The growth and achievements of D2 Collective
(41:39) - Erica's advice for aspiring founders and entrepreneurs
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Connect with Erica Isotta-Surace:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-isotta-surace-22b99794/
D2 Collective Website: https://www.thed2collective.com/
Connect with The 301 Podcast:
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