Lunch & Learn Speaker Series

FREE classes for individuals, small businesses 
and non-profit organizations offered by the 
Zan Wesley Holmes, Jr. Community Outreach Center

We look forward to having you join us for a session soon!

Destiny’s Blueprint: A Road Map Session to Helping Guide you Through Steps of Opening your New Business or Re-launch

Thursday, April 10, 2025
11:00 am - 12:30 PM
Speaker: Erika Estes

I want to Start a Business, But I have No Ideas –Here is How I Can Help----This is a hands-on and informational session: You will leave with an Outlined Blueprint and Strategy Plan for your Business.

If you are a government employee recently laid off this would be a great opportunity to learn how to put your skills to work for yourself.

Please fill out this questionnaire before class. Questionnaire pdf

**Must Bring a Pen, Pencil and a Notebook (no recording, cellphones off)

About the speaker Erika Estes

Erika Estes

Erika Estes is a dedicated mentor and coach who helps individuals identify the right path to achieve their personal and professional goals. With a tailored approach, she guides clients in creating a customized blueprint for success.

Now is the time—for Erika and for you! As a Gen X woman, Erika is uniquely positioned to thrive in entrepreneurship, bringing years of experience, resilience, and adaptability to her clients. Today’s market is increasingly supportive of women-led ventures, with consumers seeking brands that embody authenticity and purpose—qualities that Gen X women and Baby Boomers naturally bring.

Erika earned her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of North Texas, graduating Magna Cum Laude in the top 15% of her class. Her studies included Entrepreneurship, Small Business Marketing & Management, as well as Alternative Dispute Resolution with a focus on Mediation & Negotiation. This strong educational foundation, combined with real-world experience, allows Erika to offer strategic guidance and innovative solutions to those she mentors.

As an educator, coach, speaker, and consultant, Erika embraces her resilience, strong sense of responsibility, and ability to balance both traditional and modern lifestyles with sustainability. Passionate and committed, she listens intently, providing valuable insight and direction to help clients stay on course.

Erika is invested in your success, standing by your side every step of the way—cheering you on, pushing you forward, and ensuring you cross the finish line. With her guidance, you won’t just set goals—you’ll achieve them.

Rules for Frazier House: (Inside of the Julia C. Frazier Elementary School Building)

  1. The parking lot closest to the building through the second gate is for FRAZIER EMPLOYEES only.  It is labeled.  Handicapped parking is located here also.  Display your handicap tag.

  2. Absolutely NO PARKING in the first gate of Lyons Street (Where trash cans are located).  Those are all RESERVED PARKING SPOTS.  No Parking alongside the wall (It is labeled “No Parking”).    

  3. No Parking in front of trash cans will be permitted.

  4. Parallel parking along the street is permitted at the risk of the owner, as long as the vehicle is following all state and city laws.

  5. Entrance is on Spring Street. Press the intercom button to be let inside.       

  6. Everyone will sign in at the front of the building. 

  7. No doors will be propped open with any device or apparatus.

  8. Keep noise levels down.  There is staff working and classes in session.

  9. Absolutely NO SMOKING on DISD property (that includes vaping).

Protocols for when Frazier House hosts in-person events:

COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Frazier House

While visiting Frazier House, please keep in mind the following considerations:

  • Upon arrival, guests will be asked to sign in and sign a covid waiver.

  • Wearing a mask is currently optional