Hello Friend! Meet Your Leadership and Mental Health Specialist

Hi, I’m Erica—the founder of Human Freely, LLC. I support purpose-driven leaders who want to lead with integrity and impact, creating work cultures where both people and performance are valued.

A woman with long curly hair, wearing glasses and a white shirt, smiling at the camera against a plain background.

Leadership is more than a job -

it’s a calling.

I did everything right. I showed up early, worked hard, exceeded expectations—and still, it never felt like enough.

Despite promotions, praise, and pay raises, I often felt overlooked, dismissed, and expected to carry more without acknowledgment. I was frustrated. Disheartened. And tired of having to prove my worth in spaces that didn’t always value what I brought to the table.

As a woman of color with 18 years in hospitality—including 14 years in Human Resources—I know what it’s like to succeed on the outside while questioning if you’ll ever truly be seen on the inside.

That’s why I created Human Freely.

Because leadership shouldn’t cost you your dignity, your identity, or your values.
Because no one should have to lead alone.

I built the kind of support I wish I had—strategic, practical, and deeply human—so you can lead with clarity, courage, and conviction.

Why I Do This Work

Three women standing together at the South Florida Behavioral Health Conference, smiling at the camera, with a service dog sitting in front of them. Behind them is a large screen displaying conference information.

What Guides Me

The kind of leader I aim to be—and help others become—is shaped by a core set of values:

  • Faith – Trusting the process, even when the next step isn’t perfectly clear

  • Integrity – Choosing what’s right, even when it’s unseen or unpopular

  • Excellence – Showing up fully, without chasing perfection

  • Equity – Recognizing that not all leaders begin on a level playing field—and making space for those who haven’t always been given one

I believe leadership is deeply personal. It’s about who you are behind the title and how you show up when it matters most.

Every leader deserves a space to grow—one built on trust, practical tools, and honest conversations. That’s what I offer here.

Who I Serve

You’re smart, capable, and committed to doing your best—but deep down, you know there's more to leadership than hitting goals and keeping up appearances.

I work with emerging leaders, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, who are ready to lead from a place of clarity, conviction, and care. Many of my clients have been promoted for their performance, but never truly developed as people leaders.

If you're navigating a leadership role without a roadmap, feeling unseen, or carrying unspoken expectations, you don’t have to carry it alone.

Ready to lead with greater impact?

You don’t need another leadership book collecting dust—you need a space to be seen, challenged, and supported by someone who’s walked the path.