Erica Collins

About Erica Collins

Erica Collins is a Talk Show Host/Media Personality, Author, Professional Speaker, Educator, Pioneer Plus Model/Actress and fmr. Pageant Queen with a dynamic career of 19 years reflecting diverse media experience in local, national, international & political news, sports, & entertainment television-She is the Executive Producer & Host of \"America\'s Enterprise\"​ a TV Cable & Streaming show and Blog Talk Radio\'s Enterprise based in NYC with estimated approx. 14 million listeners & viewers online and TV cable. Twitter@EnterpriseECAA -Erica has been a public speaker since childhood and now an agent represented professional speaker considered a conscious thought leader with experiences ahead of her time. Recently referred to as a crusader,\"Erica provides the correct balance of challenge & motivation\"​ stated Tressy Hart Pres. BPW/TN-Her experience with the Specialty Food Association & being a part of a team that won the sofi award inspired her to write a children\'s book/ebook entitled \"Eric and Ruby\'s Healthy Juice Stand\"​ available on Amazon & Barnes and Noble. In June 2015, she launched her book signing at the Rainbow Push Coalition & Citizen Education Fund Annual International Convention in Chicago, IL. Twitter@EricRubyHealthy -Erica has been a plus model for over 20 years; beginning her modeling career in Washington, D.C. & breaking into the NYC market for Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Liz Claiborne (Elisabeth), Boscov’s, Just My Size Intimate Secrets Apparel, Fashion Bug, Cargo Magazine, appearing on the \"Ananda Lewis Show\" & served on the Board of Advisors & Spokesperson for Fashion to Figure founded by the great-grandsons of Lena H. Bryant, a.k.a Lane Bryant Clothing Stores. As the fmr. Miss Plus America, Erica’s other platforms included the W.H.O Foundation: Women Helping Others. In May 2015, Erica Collins spoke at the African Arts & Fashion Week in Washington, D.C. while serving as V.I.P. at the Embassy of Nigeria AAFWDC Fashion Show. Twitter@EricaCollins

Experience

1. Contributor Blogger

   Blogher

   Nov 2015 — Present

   Contributor/Blogger SheKnows Media is the #1 women\'s lifestyle digital media company with 81 million unique visitors per month (comScore. Media Metrix. Multiplatform Key Measures Report. August 2016. U S ) and 309 million social media fans and followers. The company operates a family of leading media properties that include SheKnows.com. BlogHer.com. HelloFlo.com and STYLECASTER.com.With a mission of women inspiring women. SheKnows Media is revolutionizing the publishing industry by forging a new kind of model that seamlessly integrates users, editors and content creators onto a single platform designed to empower all women to discover, share and create. Whether it\'s parenting or pop culture, fashion or food. DIY or decor, our award-winning editorial team. Experts, bloggers and social media influences produce authentic and on-trend content every day

Education

• C

  Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Teach Leader Digital Transformation

  2015 — 2016

• New York University

  Certified Multimedia Technologies, Mutimedia Technologies

  2000 — 2000

• Wilmington University

  Masters, Elementary Education M.Ed

  2006 — 2007

• Walden University Laureate International Universities

  Masters of Science Education, Teaching English Language Learners

  2013 — 2015

• C

  Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Teach Leader Digital Transformation

  2016

• Smartly School of Business

  Executive Masters of Business Administration, MBA

  2018 — 2020

• Cherry Hill High School West

  Diploma, Communications/Journalism

  1989 — 1992

• The George Washington University

  BA, Sociology Minor: Theater/Dance Concentration: Radio/TV

  1992 — 1996