Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while debating a student at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025. His wife, Erika Kirk, and their two children were not present at the event ; however, Kirk has now rocketed to national prominence in the wake of Charlie's tragic death. In the aftermath of her husband's passing, Kirk has been promoted to CEO of Charlie's foundation, Turning Point USA. However, this is not her first business venture.

Like her husband, Kirk hosts a podcast. "Midweek Rise Up" posts two shows a week with a focus on the Bible and her take on how to live a Christian life. She also helped launch the Christian clothing brand PROCLAIM Streetwear in 2018, and two years prior she started BIBLEin365, which helps guide people through reading the entire Bible in a year. And ev

See Full Page