Consciously Speaking

Today’s guest is Erica Collins. Erica is an Educator, Author, Speaker, Media Host/Personality, Plus-Size Model, and a Former Miss Plus America. Erica just released her new book, Eric and Ruby’s Healthy Juice Stand in March. It is the first of a healthy book series for kids focused on diversity and multiculturalism, written in English, Spanish and French about teamwork for kids inspiring healthier options and choices to fight childhood diseases. The book includes games, recipes and contest information, and has received attention by the education community to launch pilot programs to teach kids about nutrition and healthier options.  Currently, Erica is President of Queendom and Kingdom Transformation Foundation Inc.  focused on mind, body image and spirit of children, women and men. In 2014, Erica spoke about women’s issues at the Business and Professional Women’s organization in Nashville, TN, and she was selected as an Obama Organizing Fellow for his 2008 Campaign. You can find out more about Erica at www.Er