Business & Leadership

CELEBRATING 10 Years!!!!!

Welcome to my new site! 

Break out the party people, today I’m celebrating 10 years of working for myself!

A million thank you’s to all of my amazing clients that have let me shine through the years.

Honestly I didn’t think I’d make it today…

The past few months I have been unusually drained, to the point that I investigated further to find out I’m anemic. I was well on the way to recovery, when I got an ugly nasty cold. Coupled with my computer getting sick (twice now for the past two weeks…and yes, it’s still out getting repaired!), I really did not think this launch would happen. And I was super duper bummed, as I’ve been working so hard in my non-existent free time to create this site all by lonesome!

So…thank you to Milosz (the theme creator) for customizing bits for me over the past few months, and to Shannon (my old developer who created many of the lovely websites in my portfolio) for helping me take it live very late last night. And many thanks to ALL OF YOU for hanging in there with me!

Continue to bear with me as I work out the kinks and update. Not everything is as perfect as I would like! Until then…

PARTY WITH ME TODAY WITH HASHTAG #10on1010!

Woo hoo, I made it!

*Photo by Jennifer Daigle Photography at Found Vintage Rentals

Erika Brechtel

Erika's passion for guiding women to "Style Your Biz, Your Home, Your Self, Your Life" led her create 'The E List' (formerly the Small Shop blog) in 2010. Since, she's expanded globally into speaking, mentoring, course offerings, angel investing, and social entrepreneurship through the Élanoura Collective for women founders.

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  4. Anna @ IHOD says

    Congratulations Erika! That is worth celebrating all week! Love the new site. I have also struggled with anemia. It is no joke. Wishing you a blessed year ahead!
    x

  8. Courtney Deyle says

    Happy Anniversary!!! So happy for you Erika! You are so talented it’s crazy. LOVE the new look. You and everything you do are amazing, and thanks for always being such a wonderful role model to us all. Cheers to you and your business! And I have to add a great day to celebrate, my birthday ;) P.S. love your outfit in the pic!

  18. Nikki White says

    Congrats lady! That’s quite the milestone. Site looks amazing and so does your work. Where were you when I needed a new design???? One day soon.

  28. elizabeth says

    EEEEEEEEE! I love the site so much! You are so gorgeous inside and out. I cannot wait until I can get you to help me with my branding – although it won’t be much work at all as I want it to look exactly like this. In fact, I want a picture of me holding up a disco ball and everything! I adore you – congrats!!
    xoxo -e (modern24seven)

  34. Brynn {chartreuse & a twist} says

    CONGRATULATIONS, ERIKA!!! You have seriously been such an inspiration to me since I started reading your blog…you are insanely talented – incredible at everything you do – & just still so humble and appreciative toward everyone around you. I look forward to continuing to follow along :) Cheers!!! XOXOXO Brynn

  35. Lauren says

    Congratulations Erika! What an amazing accomplishment! The new site looks great!

    Hope you’re feeling better. I’ve struggled with anemia and it sounds so simple but it can be so hard to stay on top of. Hope it’s getting better! xo

  39. Tiffany says

    Congratulation on TEN YEARS. When I graduate, I hope to work for myself an honestly can say that I look up to you as both a role model and inspiration. Keep up the amazing work. And the sire is fabulous! I have iron deficiency anemia, and wish you well on finding a solution that works for you! Here’s to the next 10 and beyond! xo

  43. Bettina says

    I love the new design and congratulations on 10 years of amazing dedication and hard work! You’re definitely someone who inspires me, proof that determination pays off!

  49. Theresa says

    Congratulations, Erika! Ten years as a successful business owner is truly inspiring. Your site redesign came out really wonderful. Hope you’re feeling the love today.
    PS~I’m grateful that you shared a little bit about your diagnosis. I’ve been feeling particularly drained these days and that I need to have it checked out, as well. So, thank you for the push.

  54. Mae Badiyan says

    CONGRATULATIONS ERIKA!!!!!!
    You are such an inspiration to me and many other women! Your sweet personality and style is truly one of a kind! Wishing you many many more years to come! xoxox

  55. Julie says

    congrats erika! what an amazing accomplishment. i love your new website – it looks fabulous! you are so talented and have become a regular source of inspiration for me. keep up the amazing work! (now one of these days i hope to hire you to give my little old blog a boost ;) xo – julie

  59. Haley says

    Wow, love the new site & that’s pretty amazing 10 years working for yourself:) That’s a pretty amazing milestone & something to be celebrated most definitely!

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