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Speaker & Facilitator for Women Leaders

Erika Brechtel is an event speaker and workshop facilitator, having led sessions, held talks, and spoken at leadership conferences for organizations such as UCLA Anderson School of Management, Junior League, Fabletics, Bumble Bizz, and UCLA Alumni Association. Her work as a speaker focuses on entrepreneurship, social entrepreneurship, brand building, leadership, woman empowerment, and women's rights, both from her experience as a founder of a social enterprise herself and from 20+ years of brand consulting for women-led and owned businesses.

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"Thank you Erika for joining us, we have had
nothing but incredible feedback on your session.
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American Society of Plastic Surgeons

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UCLA Bruin Women in Business

Erika will be leading a branding workshop for future female business leaders through the Bruin Women in Business Club at the University of California, Los Angeles.

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LEADERSHIP CONFERENCES

Event Speaking

MC, keynote speaker, conference speaker, as well as breakout session presentations on a variety of leadership development, branding, business, marketing, and woman empowerment topics.

WORKSHOP SESSION LEADER

Team & Group Facilitator

In-person team workshops or presentations for organizations and individual member development such as: Clarity to Conviction Through Purpose, Crafting & Aligning Your Vision, Team Building through Leadership Styles, Amplifying Your Exclusive Value, Turning Your Blocks into Boosts, and more related to branding, messaging, leadership, and women-specific topics.

WOMEN'S EVENTS

Panel Speaking

Panel participation on women leadership, social entrepreneurship, woman empowerment, brand building, to engage and uplift women looking to live their purpose on their unique paths.

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Erika Brechtel, Speaker

2025
UCLA Bruin Women in Business
"Branding for Future Business Leaders"
Workshop Leader

University of Hawaii | Leeward Community College
ʻĀina to Makeke "Bring Your Product to Market"
Guest Lecturer

American Society of Plastic Surgeons
LIMITLESS Leadership Conference
Main Stage Three-Hour Session Leader

2024
Startup UCLA
Social Entrepreneurship Summer Program
Featured Guest Speaker

UCLA Alumni Association
Brilliance Conference
Panel Speaker

Visible Panty Lines
“Erika Brechtel: Transforming Brands from L.A. to London”
Podcast Featured Guest

2022
UCLA Anderson School of Management
Speaker Series: Women in Entrepreneurship
Featured Guest Speaker

Startup Life Live!
“Why Women are the Way Forward for the Future of Business”
Podcast Featured Guest

2021
Bermuda Economic Development Corporation
PerSHEverance Conference
Virtual Panel Speaker

State of Women Institute
Amplifying Her Voice Conference
Virtual Panel Leader

2020
The Positivity Charge
The Positivity Charge Conference
Virtual Presenter

Junior League of Orange County, CA
“She is Empowered" Conference
Main Stage Speaker

The Hills Penthouse
Women Building Brands Event
Panel Speaker

2019
Branding Masterclass Tour with Erika Brechtel
Alexandria/DC, Seattle, Sonoma, Los Angeles, Austin, NYC, Burbank, Miami
Three-Hour Workshop Leader

2018
Bumble Bizz
Bizz Buzz Female Entrepreneurs Social
Panel Speaker

Fabletics
Sunday Funday Series: "Be the Best You" Personal Branding
Featured Guest Speaker

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FROM WOMEN FOUNDERS

"As a one-person marketing team in a start-up, Erika is not only a sophisticated brand, graphic, and UX designer, but she’s also my sidekick marketing strategist, brainstorm partner, and social media adviser. She brings creativity, insight, and a positive outlook to every project, and her ability to translate ideas into compelling visuals is unmatched. On top of all that, she’s such a thoughtful, lovely person to work with. I'm so lucky to have her on my side!"

Leah Morgan, Head of Marketing, Qvin

"I was recommended to Erika by a friend who had consulted with her and said she was 'simply the best', without a doubt no truer words have ever been spoken. Erika invests far more time into the why, who and how of what makes YOU you than anyone else in her business sector. There were so many moments over our 6 months working together that I was moved beyond words at her ability to see me and my vision and bring it to life through design. Without a doubt, Erika is the asset of a lifetime to build a company, a brand and a business to span lifetimes."

Jessica Gylsen, The Dazzling Concierge

"Choosing to work with Erika was the best business decision I could have made. She was able to bring my vision to life. Her eye for detail is nothing but impeccable. Thank you, Erika for feeling like my business partner throughout the entire process of my project. I HIGHLY recommend Erika Brechtel for all your branding needs."

Liz Hall, Eeze Natural Health & Travel-eeze

"From day one, Erika demonstrated professional unparalleled dedication and creativity in crafting a unique brand identity for my business. She truly understood my vision and goals, leveraging her 20+ years of expertise to develop a brand guide that resonates with my target audience. I couldn't be happier with the results and highly recommend her services to anyone looking to establish a strong and memorable brand presence from your website to social media to business cards and more… Erika, thank you for making SMK & Co’s brand exactly what envisioned."

Sheena Keo, SMK & Co.

"I’ve admired Erika and her work for YEARS and am now lucky enough to know her personally and work with her professionally. She is one of the most talented, creative, inspiring, and hard-working women."

Kat Tanita, With Love From Kat

"I’ve worked with Erika for over 10 years with three different companies and across 9 brands. She has an amazing intuitive understanding of how to design for different customer segments and across different industries that is really hard to find in other designers and brand consultants. She’s a joy to work with."

Tiffany Wong, Million Dollar Baby

"Erika helped me determine my WHY, worked with me to develop a cohesive plan, got me to focus on my ideal customer; my vision grew from there and she created a design that was perfect for me and aligned with my goals."

Monica Shulman, Artist

"Erika works truly like a partner in the process of strategically thinking about a brand and its vision. When I work with her I feel like I am in the presence of a caring professor in marketing walking me through every step. I am always blown away by her wisdom, expertise, and genuine care for me to succeed as a woman business leader which is why I do sincerely see her as a partner. She is also so professional and reliable, which goes a long way for me! Erika is my go-to person for every project or idea I have had since 2009, there's no one like her!"

Jennet Chow, Jellypop Shoes & Evolution Design Lab

"Erika’s extremely organized and meticulous approach to learning about us and our brand on a small to large scale has been a wonderful and organic experience. She really took the time to understand who we are on a personal and brand level. She never rushed the process but provided guidance, support and clarity when we needed it the most. We couldn’t be happier!"

Seda Bilginer & Amanda Sichon, Esas Beauty

"Working with Erika was an absolutely transformative experience, both personally and professionally. She took me through everything from getting clear on my brand mission, to identifying my brand personality and legacy. I learned a wide wealth of knowledge that has completely transformed how I view my business and has invigorated my passion and commitment to my greater WHY. Thank you Erika from the bottom of my heart!"

Alessandra Salituri, Citizen Atelier

“If you own a brand or are in charge of branding for a particular company, run don’t walk to Erika Brechtel. Nobody translates the look and feel of a brand digitally, better or more beautifully than she can."

Marisa Perry, Marisa Perry Atelier NYC

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