Erika Johnson
Erika is part of the Women Rising America St. Louis season, sharing a story of healing, motherhood, building, service.
Themes in her story
- Healing
- Motherhood
- Building
- Service
Erika Johnson’s story
Erika Johnson is a St. Louis-based entrepreneur, former national gymnast, and philanthropist with a diverse background in real estate, pageantry, and journalism. She has organized charity events with Starz TV personalities and the Urban League, and interviewed notable figures like Ozzie Smith, Orlando Pace, Nelly, and Jermaine Dupri. In 2024, she won the People’s Choice Award at the Miss Missouri USA pageant. Since 2016, Erika has revitalized homes in underserved communities, helping families with home purchases and tax abatements. She also founded a cold-pressed juice company inspired by her father’s recovery after receiving multiple organ transplants in 2022. Erika has been featured on radio shows and podcasts and received multiple community awards for her efforts.
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