About EMG
Powered by Purpose. Grounded in Equity. Built for Impact.
The EMG Promise
Since 2019, our promise has been to transform relationships into action that brings clarity to complex decisions, strengthens leadership, and expands access — so individuals, organizations, and communities don’t get lost in the gap between intention and impact.
Turning Relationships into Results.™
EMG Purpose
Our Purpose Is...
To dismantle the barriers that limit access, mobility, and leadership for underrepresented talent; which allows for us to expand what’s possible for people and organizations by increasing access, visibility, and opportunity. This makes it so more leaders can rise, more communities can thrive, and more talent can move from underrecognized to undeniable.
EMG Vision
Our Vision Is...
A world where access, networks, or inherited barriers are no longer dependent on “who you know,” but where leaders, entrepreneurs, and organizations are equipped to build healthier workplaces, stronger communities, and generational momentum. We envision workplaces and ecosystems where leaders thrive without sacrificing identity, well-being, or possibility—and where networks become engines for equity.
EMG Mission
Our Mission Is...
To advance upward mobility across the three Equity Essentials—Education, Employment, and Entrepreneurship. We disrupt the patterns that keep talent underrepresented and underleveraged by developing leaders, strengthening organizations, and expanding networks of opportunity grounded in generosity, connection, and purpose. Through strengths-based coaching, strategic consulting, dynamic training, and immersive activation experiences, EMG equips people and organizations to lead with clarity, build meaningful relationships on purpose and for a purpose, and create impact in every space they enter—within the room and beyond it.
About the Founder - Erika Monaé Lewis
Erika Monaé Lewis is an award-winning entrepreneur, leadership & networking strategist, Certified HR Professional, and Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach®. She helps leaders, entrepreneurs, and organizations strengthen their influence, expand visibility, and build people-centered systems that support growth. With more than 15 years in HR, organizational development, talent strategy, learning, and leadership development, Erika Monaé blends research-backed insight with a gift for relational strategy.
Erika Monaé is the creator of Networking on Purpose™, a national platform whose leadership philosophy reframes networking as a strategic, give-first practice that accelerates access, opportunity, and impact. Through coaching, consulting, experiential activations, and innovative learning experiences, Erika Monaé equips people to lead with clarity, confidence, and connection—while building careers and companies that thrive.
700+
leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals coached, trained, or activated across EMG programs and experiences.
98%
of participants report increased clarity, confidence, or connection after engaging with EMG coaching, training, or activations.
95%
client satisfaction across consulting engagements, recognized for strategic relevance, quality, and immediate applicability.
How Did We Achieve This?
Build Beyond the Room™ Philosophy
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Build Beyond the Room™ Philosophy
Build Beyond the Room is where real growth happens beyond what feels familiar, also known as the “comfort zone”. It challenges leaders and organizations to move past comfortable spaces, inherited habits, and traditional ways of working — so visibility, access, creativity, and opportunity can expand in every environment they touch.
Networking on Purpose™ Philosophy
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Networking on Purpose™ Philosophy
Networking on Purpose reframes networking as an identity-driven, give-first practice on closing the networking gap through philanthropy. Leaders are taught to network On purpose and For a Purpose™ — leading with generosity, authenticity, and intention, so their give is bigger than their ask and their relationships create impact beyond the moment.
BOOK ERIKA MONAÉ
Erika Monaé is a sought-after speaker and leadership strategist known for delivering powerful, insight-driven experiences that challenge how leaders show up, connect, and lead. Blending real-world leadership experience with a deep understanding of influence, relationships, and organizational dynamics, Erika Monaé equips audiences with practical strategies they can apply immediately. Her talks are engaging, thought-provoking, and rooted in authenticity—designed to move people beyond inspiration and into action.
Erika Monaé speaks to leaders, entrepreneurs, and organizations navigating growth, visibility, and change—helping them rethink leadership, strengthen relationships, and build influence with intention and purpose.
Signature Talks
Leading Beyond Authority
Leading Beyond Authority™: Harnessing Influence from the Margins – This talk explores how leaders can drive impact and influence—even without formal authority—by leveraging relationships, visibility, and strategic presence. Erika Monaé challenges traditional leadership norms and equips audiences with tools to lead confidently from any position, especially in environments where power, access, or visibility may feel limited.
Networking on Purpose
Networking on Purpose™: Closing the Networking Gap Through Philanthropy – Rooted in Erika Monaé’s Network to GIVE, Not to GET approach, this talk reframes networking as an executive skill and a give-first leadership practice. Participants learn how intentional generosity, authenticity, and purpose-driven connection can expand access, build trust, and create opportunities that extend far beyond the room.
Fit to Lead
Fit to Lead™: Defining Your Value, Voice, and Visibility as a Woman in Leadership – Designed for women navigating career growth and leadership transitions, this talk helps participants clarify their leadership identity, strengthen executive presence, and position themselves as the right fit—without shrinking or over-performing. Erika Monaé blends leadership branding, strategic networking, and influence to help women lead with confidence and intention across industries.
The Secret Sauce to Leadership Success
The Secret Sauce to Leadership Success – What separates effective leaders from influential ones? In this engaging session, Erika Monaé unpacks the habits, mindsets, and relational strategies that drive sustainable leadership success. Participants gain insight into how self-awareness, communication, and intentional relationship-building shape credibility, trust, and long-term impact.
Build Beyond the Room with The EMG Network
A leadership and networking hub for purpose-driven professionals and entrepreneurs to activate their strengths, elevate their visibility, and expand their influence. Whether you’re leading a team, growing a business, or building your network, The EMG Network connects you to insights, resources, and conversations that help you build beyond the room—and beyond the moment. (Program will launch in January 2026)