Issue 01 · 2026• Publishing Weekly
CEO · Operator · Reinvention Leader

Rebuild
everything
that matters.

Erika is the modern voice for women’s reinvention, identity evolution, and modern motherhood. CEO. 5× acquisition leader. Co-Founder of NEON ID. Founder of MOMumental Moments®.

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Manifesto
Everyone tells you to find yourself again.
That is the wrong advice.
Erika Hanafin Austria · 2026
By the Numbers

A track record people notice.

Verified · 2026
5
Startup acquisitions led
$20M+
Raised by community
55,866
Newsletter readers
33%
Newsletter open rate
2x
Top 50 Women Leaders
Speaking Reel · 2026

Watch her shift a room in 90 seconds.

Pepperdine SEC · Advertising Week
Fierce Lab Live · Yelp WIB
Reel · HD
“She does not give talks. She shifts rooms.”
Erika Hanafin Austria, CEO and Reinvention Leader
Portrait · 2026
About Erika

The modern voice at the intersection of reinvention, identity evolution, and modern motherhood.

She has lived the transitions she writes about. Pregnancy at 40. Motherhood identity shifts. Miscarriage. Early perimenopause. Divorce. Co-parenting. Blending a family of four boys. Each chapter demanded a reinvention she had not planned for.

For more than two decades, she worked inside early-stage companies and high-growth startups, leading teams through five acquisitions and helping women raise millions in funding. That operational credibility is woven into everything she creates.

She co-founded NEON ID, a personality science platform built on HEXACO. She is the founder of MOMumental Moments®, a trademarked movement honoring the moments that shape women’s lives.

“She is not a life coach. She is not a wellness brand. She is a woman who has built, broken, rebuilt, and emerged.”

The Family That Built This

Blended. Intentional. Four boys.

The reinvention is not theoretical. It is the family she rebuilt, the mornings she shows up for, and the boys who are part of every page she writes.

Erika Hanafin Austria with her blended family of four boys
Portrait · 2026
The Austria family together

“The Co-Parenting Power Method® was not written from theory. It was lived.

Erika · On blending a family of four
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Advisory & Recognition

She doesn’t just speak. She sits at the table.

Board service, advisory roles, and national recognition across leadership, media, and social impact.
Advisory Boards
  • Pepperdine University Global Social Entrepreneurship & Change
  • HONE
  • Luminary
  • EllevateWagon
  • AiVacua
Honors & Recognition
  • Top 50 Women Leaders of Virginia · 2023
  • Top 50 Women Leaders of Virginia · 2024
  • NAPW VIP Excellence in Business
  • President’s Club & Knights of the Roundtable

Top 50 Women Leaders 2024 recognized by Congresswoman Jen Kiggans

Press & Media Features

The record others have written.

Fortune · Adweek · Inc.
Advertising Week · Yelp WIB
Fierce Lab Live · WDBJ7 · DC News Now
For press inquiries: info@momumentalmoments.com
See Erika in Action

She does not give talks. She shifts rooms.

“Keynotes, panels, and conversations that change the trajectory of the room.”

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Erika Hanafin Austria keynote speaking at Pepperdine University event
From $15K
Keynote · Panel · Virtual
“Pepperdine SEC · Fierce Lab Live · Advertising Week · Yelp WIB”
Collaborate

Work With Erika.

Erika works with partners building something meaningful. Thoughtful. Values-aligned. Story-driven. Never transactional. All engagements begin with a conversation.

01 · Signature

The Reinvention Suite

Erika’s signature body of work. Programs and experiences designed for women navigating identity, ambition, and what comes next.

Workshops · Programs · Licensing · Community Partnerships
02 · Stage

Speaking & Thought Leadership

Keynotes, panels, moderated conversations, and executive retreats. Erika speaks with audiences, not at them.

Keynote · Panel · Workshop · Virtual · NEON ID Team Add-On
03 · Media

Partnerships & Media

Brand partnerships, podcast features, editorial collaborations, ambassador roles. Every collaboration passes one test.

Podcast · Editorial · Brand Storytelling · Ambassador
Words & Witnesses

The proof is in the people.

Real words from readers, collaborators, and national press.

Professional

Her remarkable blend of professionalism and genuine care sets her apart as a leader. Erika is not just a business leader; she’s a visionary who builds meaningful connections and fosters growth wherever she goes.

Sel W.
Founder, wattsnextpx
Professional

Erika’s experience in funding models, acquisitions, and org culture makes her a fantastic CEO, and her compassionate and empathetic approach makes her a natural-born leader.

Laura B.
Professional Colleague
Reader

Not sure how I got on this distribution/newsletter but grateful I did. I was laid off a week ago today and this really resonated with me.

Colleen
Reader, MOMumental Reinvention
As Seen On

We trademarked a movement called Motherhood Belongs on the Resume to tear down the cultural bias against mothers that’s impacting their careers, and recognize motherhood for what it is.

WDBJ7
Roanoke, VA · News Interview
Reader

I loved this post and so needed the reminder. It is so true how we never feel ready and so we need to get out of our head and just do the thing. Thanks for writing this.

Michelle V.
Founder & Executive Director
Reader

Love this. As someone who has struggled with the difference of fear and clarity and how they can also live together, I found it super helpful.

Christine D.
Restacked with personal comment
As Seen On

Encouraging women to add a mother title on the resume to highlight extra skills.

WUSA9
Great Day Washington
Professional

Her remarkable blend of professionalism and genuine care sets her apart as a leader. Erika is not just a business leader; she’s a visionary who builds meaningful connections and fosters growth wherever she goes.

Sel W.
Founder, wattsnextpx
Professional

Erika’s experience in funding models, acquisitions, and org culture makes her a fantastic CEO, and her compassionate and empathetic approach makes her a natural-born leader.

Laura B.
Professional Colleague
Reader

Not sure how I got on this distribution/newsletter but grateful I did. I was laid off a week ago today and this really resonated with me.

Colleen
Reader, MOMumental Reinvention
As Seen On

We trademarked a movement called Motherhood Belongs on the Resume to tear down the cultural bias against mothers that’s impacting their careers, and recognize motherhood for what it is.

WDBJ7
Roanoke, VA · News Interview
Reader

I loved this post and so needed the reminder. It is so true how we never feel ready and so we need to get out of our head and just do the thing. Thanks for writing this.

Michelle V.
Founder & Executive Director
Reader

Love this. As someone who has struggled with the difference of fear and clarity and how they can also live together, I found it super helpful.

Christine D.
Restacked with personal comment
As Seen On

Encouraging women to add a mother title on the resume to highlight extra skills.

WUSA9
Great Day Washington
NEON ID · Co-Founder

She didn’t just talk about digital identity. She co-built the platform.

NEON ID is a personality science platform built on HEXACO, one of psychology’s most validated frameworks. It maps who you truly are and turns that into content, communication, and connection that actually works.

Emerald
High Conscientiousness
Organized. Disciplined. Thorough.
Amazing follow-through. Provides stability. Seeks order and achievement. The Emerald way is precision and excellence.
Ruby
High Extraversion
Lively. Confident. Sociable.
Lights up when people are nearby. A strong personality. Natural leadership. A force to be reckoned with.
Sky
Daring · Opportunistic
Bold moves. Real instincts.
Focused on personal power. Driven to succeed. A knack for strategy. Uncommon drive. Sometimes called 'The Marketer.'
Erika’s NEON ID Role
The Executor & Strategist
Business-building. Operations. Leadership. High C (Emerald) + High X (Ruby) = disciplined energy meets bold leadership.
Get Your NEON ID →
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