Erika Buenaventura on Building Community & Leading with Heart in South Florida (Ep. 51)

In this 51st episode of the Success in South Florida Podcast, host Attorney Adam Rossen sits down with Erika Buenaventura, a powerhouse relationship-builder and the Regional Director of ProVisors South Florida. Erika opens up about her incredible journey—from immigrating to the U.S. at age 12 with no English, to growing the fastest-growing ProVisors region in the country with over 440 members in just three years.

With deep roots in leadership, mentorship, and service, Erika shares what it takes to build genuine community, how faith and family drive her success, and the importance of stepping outside your comfort zone to grow personally and professionally.

Whether you’re a business leader, aspiring networker, or someone who values meaningful connections—this episode is full of wisdom, heart, and inspiration.

Episode Highlights:

✅ Erika’s immigration story and how it shaped her drive

✅ Leading the fastest-growing ProVisors region in the U.S.

✅ How she built 440+ member groups from the ground up

✅ The role of trust, empathy, and discipline in leadership

✅ Balancing motherhood, coaching, and professional growth

✅ Why stepping out of your comfort zone fuels transformation

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction

 00:43 - Meet Erika & Her Role in ProVisors

 03:51 - Building a New Region From Scratch

 06:19 - Strategies for Growth & Group Leadership

 10:23 - Overcoming Challenges & The Importance of Trust

 15:22 - Erika’s Immigration Story & Resilience

 19:57 - Lessons in Discipline, Faith, and Family

 25:49 - Mentorship, Teamwork & Leadership Philosophy

 33:57 - Coaching, Parenting & Staying Grounded

 42:57 - Advice on Growth, Confidence & Taking Chances

 45:32 - How to Connect with Erika & Learn About ProVisors

About Erika Buenaventura:

Regional Director, ProVisors – South Florida

With 20 years of experience in sales, relationship-building, and leadership, Erika has dedicated her career to forming lasting connections that go beyond business transactions. As the Regional Director for ProVisors South Florida, she leads an invitation-only network of senior-level professionals who serve their clients as Trusted Advisors.

In just three years, Erika has grown the South Florida region to over 440 members—making it the fastest-growing ProVisors region in the country.

Her career began at AT&T in 2006, where she quickly rose to leadership roles and contributed to major initiatives like Project Velocity. Erika is a top-performing, award-winning salesperson known for her integrity, drive, and empathy. She recently earned her Certified Professional of Business Relationships certification, further strengthening her ability to lead and mentor others.

Erika’s leadership style is rooted in trust, community, and empowering others. She believes great leaders are great listeners—and that success is a team sport.

Originally from Peru, Erika immigrated to the U.S. at age 12 and grew up in Plantation, Florida. She is a proud mom of two and an active youth volleyball coach. When she’s not building networks or mentoring professionals, you’ll find her playing beach volleyball, traveling with family, or leading with faith and heart.

Connect with Erika:

LinkedIn – Erika Buenaventura

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

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