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Ericka T. Phillips

An agent with The Stephanie Tade Agency (see other agents at this agency).

About

Ericka has a keen eye for nonfiction that inspires, empowers, and transforms. Raised in a creative community of musicians, she brings strategic insight and the same spirit of artistry and fierce advocacy to her work with visionary authors and thought leaders. She specializes in representing spiritual teachers, health and wellness experts, and cultural changemakers—especially those whose work is rooted in mindfulness, healing, and justice. A passionate champion of under-recognized voices, Ericka is especially dedicated to elevating the work of Black women and women of color whose ideas have the power to shape culture and catalyze collective transformation.

With academic training in creative writing and social justice movements, Ericka brings a distinctive blend of editorial acuity, strategic insight, and cultural intelligence to every project she takes on. She has spent over two decades immersed in the mindfulness field, serving as executive director for two major meditation organizations and producing programs with many of the field’s most respected teachers. Before becoming an agent, she consulted for social impact foundations and mission-driven businesses, developing mindfulness-based initiatives and guiding clients in refining their message, brand strategy, and public platform. She also co-founded a beloved Savannah, Georgia restaurant—named for her great-grandmother Dottie—that honored the matriarchs and memories woven into Southern food traditions.

Since joining the Stephanie Tade Agency in 2020, Ericka has become known for her deeply engaged, wholehearted approach to representation. She immerses herself in her clients’ work to advocate with clarity, care, and conviction. She is drawn to authors with bold, visionary messages and a commitment to service—individuals whose work not only informs but helps heal, elevate, and reimagine the world. Lately you can find Ericka somewhere in or between the Lowcountry and New York with her husband, a chef and longtime collaborator, and their two highly opinionated cats.

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Country

United States

AI Policy

Unknown AI policy

Nonfiction Open

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: All ethnic groups/populations, Females.

Lengths:

Book

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Lifestyle: Mind-body-spirit, See guidelines.
Religion/Spirituality: Buddhism, Spirituality, See guidelines.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.

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Dates

Last Updated: 29 Jun 2026

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