Erika Kirk

American businesswoman and podcaster

Photo by: Gage Skidmore · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Born:November 20, 1988

Age:37

Zodiac Sign:Scorpio

Born in:Good Samaritan Hospital, United States

Residence:Scottsdale, United States

Languages:English

Political Activist Philanthropist Podcaster Businessperson Beauty Pageant Contestant

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Erika Kirk

American businesswoman and podcaster

Biography

Erika Lane Kirk (née Frantzve; born November 20, 1988) is an American businesswoman, nonprofit executive, and podcaster. She serves as chairwoman and CEO of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), a conservative organization co-founded and led by her late husband, Charlie Kirk, until his assassination in September 2025. She was appointed as his successor following his death. Erika won Miss Arizona USA in 2012 and competed in Miss USA 2012. She founded two initiatives: Everyday Heroes Like You, a nonprofit which highlights overlooked charities, and BIBLEin365, which encourages Bible reading. Erika also hosts the podcast Midweek Rise Up. She married Charlie in 2021 after they began dating in 2019, and they had two children together.

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Erika Kirk speaking with attendees at the 2025 AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

Erika Kirk and Nicki Minaj at AmericaFest 2025 in Phoenix, AZ (December 21, 2025)

Erika Kirk speaking with attendees at the 2025 AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

Erika Kirk speaking with attendees at the 2023 Young Women's Leadership Summit hosted by Turning Point USA at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas.

Erika Kirk speaking with attendees at the 2021 Young Women's Leadership Summit hosted by Turning Point USA at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas. Please attribute to Gage Skidmore if used elsewhere.