The Wider Lens: Powered by Focus on Women
The Wider Lens is a podcast about seeing possibility where you might not have looked before. Powered by Focus on Women, the show opens the door to broader conversations with creatives, entrepreneurs, and leaders across disciplines.
Each episode features real, thoughtful conversations — not just about success, but about uncertainty, change, and growth. We talk about how careers evolve, how priorities shift, and how people build work that supports the life they want.
Honest, grounded, and community-minded, The Wider Lens invites you to step back, zoom out, and expand how you think about your own creative path.
The Wider Lens: Powered by Focus on Women
S21 E205 Erika Bierman - Architecture Photographer
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In this episode, we’re joined by Erika Bierman, whose story begins in a small Hungarian town, where she developed a deep connection to nature and sustainable living. Growing up, she spent her days biking through fields, learning the art of winemaking, and nurturing a love for simplicity. Although she initially pursued economics, Erika’s passion for fashion led her to start a modeling career at just 14, taking her from Hungary to the fashion capitals of New York and Los Angeles. A chance meeting with Vivienne Westwood became a defining moment in her life. This experience, along with her work with industry giants like Sebastian, shaped her understanding of fashion and corporate responsibility.
Today, Erika is an accomplished photographer with over a decade of experience, particularly in interior design. Her journey into photography took a major turn during her studies at UCLA, where a class in Architectural Photography sparked a new passion. Drawing on her time in front of the camera, she now uses her skills to bring out the best in both people and spaces. Erika’s work is a unique blend of her fashion background and her love for visual storytelling, capturing the essence of her subjects with a natural and intuitive approach.
You can see Erika's incredible work and contact information on her website!
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