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About Erica Gifford Mills
Founder, Balanced Symmetree
About Erica Gifford Mills
Founder, Balanced Symmetree
Erica Gifford Mills is an international speaker, award-winning and international best-selling author, certified empowerment coach, and dynamic talk radio host. She is also the visionary founder of Balanced Symmetree, a transformational coaching and leadership platform created to help high-performing women break free from burnout, reconnect with their purpose, and cultivate deeply rooted, fulfilling lives—both personally and professionally.
Recognized for her impact on the global stage, Erica has been featured on ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, Apple News, and Google News, and was named one of 2023’s Top 10 Female Mindset & High-Performance Coaches Disrupting the Self-Help Industry. She’s also been highlighted by MSN News as one of 10 Visionary Entrepreneurs Driving the Future of Their Industries.
Erica brings a powerful blend of expertise and heart to her work. She holds three master’s degrees—in Management, Human Resource Management, and Military Psychology—and is certified in life, business, and empowerment coaching. Her holistic, integrative approach combines psychology, personal development, and leadership to support women in building lives and careers grounded in clarity, confidence, and purpose.
After nearly 30 years in the legal, regulatory, and corporate compliance sectors—working with government agencies, legal offices, and private corporations—Erica made a bold and deeply personal decision: to stop following the path she was “supposed” to walk and begin living in full alignment with her passion. That decision led to the creation of Balanced Symmetree, where she now empowers women through transformational workshops, international speaking engagements, radio interviews, and both individual and group coaching programs.
As a thought leader in rooted leadership, emotional resilience, personal growth, and women’s empowerment, Erica uses her voice and her story to help others rise into their highest, most authentic selves.
Her proudest role, however, is being a devoted mother to an incredible son. Outside of her professional work, Erica enjoys hiking, kayaking, volunteering, and spending quality time with her family. She currently resides in Wisconsin.
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A Message from Erica Gifford Mills
Your journey is uniquely yours—crafted by your experiences, your dreams, and the quiet strength within you. It won’t always be easy. It will take courage, commitment, and resilience. But I promise you this: it will be worth it. And more importantly, you are worth it.
I am here to walk beside you—not to lead you, not to push you, but to empower you. To hold space for your growth, your healing, and your transformation. My mission is to provide you with unwavering support, honest accountability, and a deep understanding as you rise into the most authentic, powerful version of yourself.
As a professionally trained and experienced empowerment coach, I bring proven tools, holistic techniques, and heartfelt guidance to help you design a life that is vibrant, fulfilling, and aligned with your true purpose. Together, we’ll shift your perspective, unlock your potential, and reignite your passion for life.
You are not alone on this journey. I will stand with you—to encourage you, uplift you, and celebrate every breakthrough along the way.
This is your time. This is your path. Let’s grow something beautiful, rooted in strength and purpose.
With gratitude and belief in you,
~ Erica Gifford Mills
Professionalism and Experience
Erica Gifford Mills is a dynamic speaker, passionate writer, and transformational coach who inspires individuals to lead with purpose, live with passion, and stay deeply rooted in who they are.
While she holds many titles, Erica’s proudest role is that of “mom”—followed closely by “coach” and “mentor.” A lifelong learner, she believes growth is a continuous journey, and she empowers others to embrace every stage of that path with courage and confidence.
With emphasis in Rooted Leadership, Erica speaks and writes about resilience, emotional intelligence, and the power of authentic self-leadership. Her keynotes and workshops challenge audiences to ground themselves in their values, rise through adversity, and create a life aligned with their deepest purpose.
Erica brings a rich blend of experience in business, leadership, empowerment coaching, mindfulness, and holistic wellbeing. She combines these disciplines to support her clients and audiences in shedding self-limiting beliefs, shifting mindsets, and stepping boldly into the life they were meant to lead.
Her message is clear: When you are rooted in who you are, you can weather any storm, grow through any season, and rise to your full potential. Through her voice, her writing, and her coaching, Erica is planting seeds of change—and helping others flourish.