Meet
Erica Gumieny, MS

Speaker, Author, Facilitator & Professional Pumper-Upper

Thanks for stopping by. I’m Erica Gum-in-knee, a well seasoned (yet spry and sassy), passionate, driven, and motivated (most days) human here to help YOU.

As a motivational speaker, facilitator, and author. I’m focused on helping other humans rediscover their worth, overcome self-doubt, and live a life full of purpose and peace. Through powerful keynote speeches, succinct facilitation, or transformational workshops, I engage audiences and leave them feeling challenged and inspired.

Through The Funny Kind podcast or the soon to be published book Journey from the Ashes, I strive to mix humor and candor with with deep, spiritual insights to help you find emotional healing and empowerment.

INSPIRED

Just like Vanilla Ice; “If there is a problem, yo, I’ll solve it.” I literally have to make things better. It’s ingrained in my DNA. I use humor to connect and break down barriers so all parties succeed. I encourage, coach, motivate and make the complicated simple to help everyone understand and exceed their goals. In addition to chronic overachievement, I am an active volunteer and community leader driven to build connections and make a difference.

STRENGTH

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of inspiring and motivating individuals by quickly building trust and creating genuine connections. I help people uncover their personal motivations, align them with their goals, and create environments where growth and transformation happen. Whether it's helping someone find their inner drive or motivating a group to surpass their goals, I focus on fostering a sense of purpose and clarity that leads to real progress. I’m all about setting clear expectations, offering support, and reigniting passion—even if it’s been a while since someone felt truly inspired. You could say I’m a “motivation marvel,” but I’ll leave the capes and superhero poses to the pros..

EXPERIENCE

I have a vast history as a top performer and historical goal crusher in various roles with outstanding organizations in In diverse industries such as healthcare, higher education, advertising, training and development, and transportation. If you so choose, you can learn all about my captivating career here.

Long short, I built my reputation on taking care of those I serve by really connecting with them to learn what they need and bring them creative solutions that blow their minds.

Using stellar emotional intelligence skills, I build consensus and understand the needs of others and have an uncanny ability to break down barriers and get to the point in a fun and kind way which has allowed me to have great relationships with colleagues, customers and partners.

If you really want to know more, I can tell ya.

ENERGIZER

Infusing energy and results into people and projects is my specialty. I roll up my sleeves, dive right in, and give 150% to everything I do. Whether it's an event, workshop, or project, you can count on me to deliver enthusiasm, honesty, humor and impact.