Ricki Fife

Erica "Ricki" Fife is a contestant from Survivor: Mozambique.

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Name (Age): Ricki Fife (27)

Tribe Designation: Makhuwa

Current Residence: Grand Forks, ND

Occupation: C.E.O.

Claim to Fame: Founding Clarimond Inc. and becoming a C.E.O. at just 25 years old! Honestly though, the job is actually much less impressive than it sounds. Clarimond Inc. is basically a holding company for “Mom and Pop” style businesses that are worth rescuing when the original owners want out. We essentially just find new management for them and oversee their operation. Still though, I think the fact that I founded the company at only 25 years old and am still successfully running it at 27 is something I should be proud of.

Inspiration in Life: My fiancé, Liam. I met him on the first day of grad school since he was in a few of my classes. Before then, my self-esteem was at an all-time low and I was way too critical of myself, to the point where I was scared that I would never amount to anything. But he really instilled newfound confidence in me that I am extremely thankful for. I can honestly say that I would not be where I am in my life if it wasn’t for him.

Hobbies: Hanging out with Liam; playing with my pet gecko, Nora; bowling; playing pool; riding my bike.

Pet Peeves: Bullies in general are people that I just can’t stand! I remember being in my freshman year of high school and I over heard some girl say that I quote “Had the biggest butt she ever saw.” It crushed me so badly that I started wearing only baggy clothes, I quit the volley-ball team because I was forced to wear tight shorts as part of the uniform, I quit the swim team, and I started eating less and less to the point where people thought I was anorexic. I am thankful that I was able to get the help I needed to pull through that period of my life, but I know there are people that aren’t as lucky as I was. So, basically anyone that bullies another person is a piece of s*** in my book.

3 Words to Describe You: Intelligent, outgoing, persistent

If you could have 3 things on the island, what would they be and why?: Firstly, a battery-operated fan along with a plethora of batteries to help me better deal with the heat. Second, an endless supply of chocolate, because I am a chocloholic. Finally, I’d like to sneak Liam’s favourite pair of sunglasses into Africa with me. Obviously, sunglasses are useful for keeping your eyes safe from the sun’s potentially harmful UV rays, but they would also act as a reminder of Liam since they’re his favourite pair of sunglasses. Not only that, but just imagining the look on his face as he scurries around the house wondering what the hell he did with his sunglasses would be priceless, and even more so when he sees them on my face as we watch back the show together! (laughs)

SURVIVOR contestant you are most like: Amanda Smythe for sure! Like her, I consider myself to be someone that knows how to get along well with all types of people, and I also believe that I’m just as smart and savvy as she was in Seychelles.

Reason for being on SURVIVOR: I’ve been a fan of this show for a long time and I am super excited to come out here for the thrill of playing the game and playing to win more than anything else. I also feel like this would be a great opportunity to test myself and see just how physically and mentally tough I really am.

Why do you think you will “survive” SURVIVOR?: I think the fact that I’m not going to tell anyone that I’m a C.E.O. will help me greatly in terms of lasting all 39 days. Even though my career isn’t as impressive as it sounds, I know very well that the title “C.E.O.” alone could scare people away from wanting to align with me. My plan is to tell my opponents that I am a Spa Manager. It’s not a complete lie because my company does oversee the management of a spa, and I go over there often enough that I’m sure I’ll be able to satisfactorily answer anyone’s questions.  (Chuckles) 

Why do you think you will be the Sole SURVIVOR?: When it comes to running my company, I have certainly been forced to make some difficult decisions. One thing that I pride myself in is the fact that I am able to always back-up the decisions I make with a logical answer. On my way to day 39, of course I’m going to aim to burn as few bridges as possible. But at the end of the day, if I am seated at the Final Tribal Council, I plan to own my game and command respect from the jury, while also allowing them to see that I’m not a horrible person. Of course, I’m well aware that’s much easier said than done! But I guess we’ll just have to wait and see if I can put my money where my mouth is and win more money! (laughs)