Founder and CEO, Erica Nicole

Erica Nicole, Founder and CEO

“Engaging entrepreneurs as a conference speaker, Erica Nicole is collecting industry accolades”

- London’s Twenty Ten Club

As a serial entrepreneur, small business expert, syndicated columnist, national speaker, Christian thought-leader and philanthropist — Erica Nicole is a global media & marketing powerhouse. She is responsible for building some of the industry’s most recognizable global media campaigns.

She has helped industry giants including Mercedes-Benz, P&G and Dell forge innovative pathways in international media and marketing. Her insatiable quest for excellence, creativity and accountability kept her at the forefront of strategic planning for Fortune 500 clients; overseeing budgets in excess of $25 million.

Her diverse background in integrated media, global negotiations, and cross-channel communication is proven, steadfast, and balanced.

“A Young, Fabulous Socialista Powerhouse”

- Stiletto Woman Magazine

As an accomplished serial entrepreneur, Erica leads a diverse business portfolio. As the Managing Principal, CEO of Socialista Media Group, Erica’s 360 approach to strategic business development is applauded by her clients.

Her uncanny ability to leverage industry knowledge and orchestrate global partnerships has yielded proven results. Her diversified endeavors also include an active role in global product distribution, digital media and national speaking.

“Provides useful information for entrepreneurs looking to start and grow a business”

– Visa Business Network

Erica Nicole is best known by the entrepreneurial community as the Founder and CEO of the internationally acclaimed and award-winning YFS Magazine: Young, Fabulous & Self-Employed (www.yfsentrepreneur.com).

Through her leadership, YFS Magazine has become one of the largest independent small business news sites. It is the definitive digital magazine for startup, small business news and entrepreneurial culture. The magazine serves a niche audience of early adopters, innovators, entrepreneurs, startup enthusiasts, influencers and small business aficionados.

“Guiding Gen Y Entrepreneurs to Success”

– Virtue Radio Network

Erica is a Business Insider and VISA Business Network contributing columnist. She is also a member of the Young Entrepreneur Council, National Association of Professional Women, a former Young Executive Member of Advertising Women of New York and the former VP of Public Relations for Pi Sigma Epsilon National Marketing organizations (NC Chapter).

Her prior achievements include a Media Achievement Award, Cameron School of Business Leadership Award and certification from the University of Bremen, Germany in Money & Capital Markets. Alongside her active business leadership roles, she works to continually cultivate innovative partnerships and build sustainable relationships within the community as a Christian thought-leader and small business expert. A self-described “travel zealot,” Erica divides her time between New York, NY and Dallas, TX.

As an entrepreneurial change-agent, Erica Nicole been featured in national media outlets including Forbes.com, Fox Business, The Huffington Post, Portfolio.com, American Express OPEN Forum, Business Insider, AllBusiness.com, Mashable, AOL.com, Examiner.com and many more.