Erica Collins
Speaker-Media Influencer
Pioneer Plus Model-Actress-Beauty Queen
Women's Activist/Adovocate
Political Strategist/Organizer
Educator-Author
International Brand Ambassador
Media Talent and Influencer
Erica Collins is Executive Producer and Host for "America's Enterprise" a TV cable and streaming show and "Blog Talk Radio’s Enterprise" an internet radio show serving approximately 14 million growing listeners and viewers on cable and online based from New York City. Twitter@EnterpriseECAA.
She is a dynamic personality who has worked for several media companies including Business Week Online, MSNBC, Fox News Channel, HBO and Time Warner/HBO Sports, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Broadcast studio’s “It’s Your Business” and the “Quality Learning Series”. Erica was awarded the honor to train and work at the U.S. Capitol House and Senate Radio/TV Press Galleries serving as a press liaison between U.S. Congress and National/International media. While in Washington, D.C., she interned at WTTG Fox 5 News, WRC News 4 NBC and NBC's syndicated "George Michael Sports Machine". She has covered local, national and international news, entertainment, business and sports.
Blog Talk Radio’s Enterprise is a unique show about business and the entrepreneurial spirit.
In December 2015, Erica Collins was selected as a SheKnows Expert for SheKnows Media the SheKnows Lifestyle which has an audience of Influencers connected to 83 millions engaged visitors each month including "young independents" millennials 18-34 with no kids; "career mavens" lean in ladies 25+ and working and "alpha moms" 18+ and a parent. As a media influencer Erica's audience follows 47 brands on social media, 87% are based on blogger recommendations and 125% are likely to share the recommendations on their social media. 253 millions fans in social media.
Erica speaks and bridges the gaps of the generations from print and broadcast to the Internet and the explosion of the “Dot Com” era of New Media to the transitions for Blogs, Apps and Social Media. She is a Media Influencer and served as a Media/PR Consultant with the success of launching a national media campaign for Canada Enterprises "Outstanding Cold Beverage of the Year" by Specialty Food Association Jin+Ja resulting in becoming a speaker for the Rutgers University Food and Innovation Center in NJ.
Erica is President of Queendom and Kingdom Transformation Inc. and wears several hats which include a few crowns as a former Beauty
Queen, Plus Size Model and Actress.
Pioneer Plus Size Model and Spokesperson
The Plus Model and Fashionista has a new online shopping experience highlighting her favorites with a focus on the diversity in size, style and culture of the America Woman at “I Am-Erica” http://I-Am-Erica.com
In May 2015, Erica Collins spoke at the African Arts and Fashion Week in Washington, D.C. while serving as V.I.P. at the Embassy of Nigeria AAFWDC Fashion Show
Erica has been a plus model for over 20 years; modeling for Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Liz Claiborne (Elisabeth), Boscov’s, Fashion Bug, Cargo Magazine; Strutted the runway for the Dangerous Curves Tour on Broadway supporting Girls; taught classes and spoke at seminars on “Empowering Your Curves” in NYC; served on the Board of Advisors and Spokesperson for Fashion to Figure. Fashion To Figure was founded by the great-grandsons of Mrs. Lena H. Bryant, the visionary dressmaker and businesswoman widely recognized as having invented the maternity dress and credited with creating the full-fashion or plus size market more than 100 years ago aka Lane Bryant Clothing Stores. Erica was selected as a brand ambassador/ promotional model for Just My Size Secrets Intimates Apparel Tour, a division of the Sara Lee Corporation. Appeared on the "Ananda Lewis Show". She was a semi finalist for a Plus Model Magazine/BBW and Model of the Month for Venus Divas; wrote a workbook called the Plus Size Model's little instruction book “Getting Started” Volume I.
Beauty Queen, Philanthropist and Women's Activist
2016 Sexy and Wealthy in Heels Philadelpia, PA (Macy's)
Topic: Women's Empowerment and Entrepreneurship, Plus Size Modeling
2016 Periscope Perfect Audition New York, NY
Topic: Acting, Plus Size Modeling
2016 KivaZIP Washington, DC
Topic: Women's Empowerment and Entrepreneurship
2016 Young Women's Empowerment Conference Birmingham, AL
Topics: College Prep, Internships, College/Work/Life balance
2016 Sigma Kappa Sorority George Washington University Washington, DC
Topic: Women's Issues, Plus Size Modeling, Women in Media
In November 2015, Erica Collins became the International Brand Ambassador for "Sexy and Wealthy in Heels", Entrepreneurette and City Leader for Washington, D.C. and New York, NY. "Sexy = being confident with the person you are; and Wealthy = having a brand and lifestyle that is sustainable and makes you love the life you live." She represents 30,000 women nationally/internationally and growing.
2015 African Arts and Fashion Week Washington, DC
Topics: Business of Fashion, Modeling, Plus Models,
In 2014, Erica spoke about women’s issues at the Business and Professional Women’s organization in Nashville, TN.
In 2005, Erica was crowned Miss Plus America Ambassador 2005, fmr. Miss Plus America 2004, Miss Plus America Spokes Model, fmr. and 1st Miss New York Plus America 2003; Erica was nominated for Who’s Who in American Women 2007. Featured on the Insider entertainment news show. Nominated and Selected for Who’s Who in America 60th Diamond Edition . Voted from the Board of Advisors to the Board of Directors of Image and Attitude, Inc in New Jersey, which was a division/member of one of her platforms The Women’s Alliance Organization: A Bridge to Opportunity and Independence which was a national organization of independent community-based members who provide professional attire, career skills training and related services to low-income women seeking employment, as well as, men and disadvantaged teens. She spoke to women at their New York headquarters about careers in Plus Size Modeling. Erica lectured young girls in Harlem, NY on self-esteem and careers for the New York City Mission Society and the Lady Roc/Team Roc program entitled Set It Off sponsored by Damon Dash and Roc-A Fella Records. Erica’s other platforms included the WHO Foundation Women Helping Others. Its mission is to support grass-roots charities serving the overlooked needs of women and children throughout the nation. She believes that everyone can make a difference in their communities. The Mayor of Cherry Hill Township of Cherry Hill, NJ in conjunction with the Cherry Hill Minorities Civic Association proclaimed “Erica Collins Day” on May 15, 2004. http://www.plusshe.com/2004/08/interview-miss-plus-america-2004-erica-collins/
Actress, the Arts and Poetry
Erica minored in Theater/Dance and studied at TVI studios becoming and actress. While working as an actress on the set for Stepford Wives a Paramount movie, she received a SAG wavier.
Prior to professional acting, Erica became a speaker by the Board of Directors for the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts in conjunction with the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Outreach Program for New Jersey Schools while working at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Broadcast Studios. She promoted arts programs at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Erica has been published three times in the National Library of Poetry anthologies and has received three editor’s choice awards including a special publication. She was inducted into the International Society of Poets and was nominated for Distinguished Membership.
Political Strategist and Organizer
Politically, Erica was selected as an Obama Organizing Fellow chosen for the historic 2008 Presidential Campaign and has worked on various political campaigns.
Author
In June 2015, Empowering children to reach their goals and dreams, Erica kicked off her children's book signing at the Rainbow Push Coalition and Citizen Education Fund Annual International Convention in Chicago, IL. She is the author of a new children's book entitled "Eric and Ruby's Healthy Juice Stand". It encourages teamwork, entrepreneurship, and healthier choices written in English, Spanish and French. The book has received attention from the education community in various cities for a pilot program for children. Twitter@EricRubyHealthy
The book was inspired by her journey in the specialty food industry being part of the winning team of a sofi award by the Specialty Food Association in New York City. Also, it inspired her new non-profit Queendom and Kingdom Transformation Foundation Inc. focusing on the mind, body image and spirit of children, women and men.
Educator
Erica worked towards a Masters in Education and is a graduate of the George Washington University in Washington, D.C. with a degree in Sociology where she was instrumental in establishing a graduate level course entitled “Jackie Robinson: Race, Sports and the American Dream with Dr. Richard Zamoff at the George Washington University. To welcome the new course, Erica coordinated and served on an alumni panel recruiting former professional athletes and corporate supporters. The course has inspired students to start the Jackie Robinson Society. The project has grown into a symposium awarding members of the Washington, D.C. community and beyond representing the legacy of Jackie Robinson. Acknowledged for her work.
To book Erica Collins for professional speaking engagements contact Joanna at Joanna@1126talent.com
