Here’s what you’ll learn about:
Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast (0:00)
- Host Drew Deraney thanks Dr. Barnsley Brown for the introduction to guest, Erin Edgar.
- Drew discusses the linear approach to life and how external circumstances can change our paths.
- Three types of women are introduced: those who ignore adversity, those who blame others, and those who see adversity as an opportunity.
- Drew invites Erin to share her defining moments that transformed her into the person she is today.
Erin’s First Defining Moment: Personal Change (2:32)
- Erin shares her first defining moment at age nine when her Family moved from Indiana to a public school setting.
- She describes the transition from a small class of seven to a large class of 33, which challenged her academically.
- Erin chose to see the move as an adventure rather than a scary change.
- Despite initial struggles, she excelled academically and later attended law school, which was another significant awakening.
Erin’s Second Defining Moment: Professional Change (5:10)
- Erin recounts a family death in 2018 and her dissatisfaction with her job, which led to a professional change.
- She realized the importance of having up-to-date Estate planning documents to avoid family conflicts.
- The COVID-19 pandemic served as a catalyst for Erin to take action and start her own business in estate planning.
- Erin emphasizes the importance of being proactive and taking opportunities when they present themselves.
Self-Advocacy and Empowerment (6:57)
- Drew highlights Erin’s self-advocacy skills and how she empowered herself through her decisions.
- Erin acknowledges that she doesn’t always advocate for herself but can recognize when she needs to.
- She credits her parents for teaching her to stand up for herself and others.
- Erin believes in advocating for one person at a time and standing up for her own greatness.
Transition to Entrepreneurship (12:41)
- Erin describes the transition from working for someone else to starting her own business.
- She faced challenges such as limited mindsets and lack of experience but joined networking groups and received Coaching.
- Erin emphasizes the importance of building Relationships and overcoming imposter syndrome.
- She shares her journey of learning to speak about her business and the support she received from her husband.
Client Success Story (16:51)
- Erin shares a success story about a single mother with an autistic daughter.
- The mother wanted to ensure her daughter was provided for upon her death and also wanted support herself.
- Erin helped create estate planning documents that provided for both the mother and her daughter.
- The story highlights the importance of planning and support for individuals with special needs.
Advice for Parents of High-Functioning Autistic Children (19:19)
- Erin advises parents to remind their children that they are not burdens and to develop a sense of presence.
- She suggests being with their children in their moments of frustration to understand their needs better.
- Erin emphasizes the importance of building a supportive community around the child.
- She encourages parents to introduce others to their children who can care for them when they are no longer able to.
Building a Supportive Team (24:00)
- Erin stresses the importance of building a supportive team for oneself and one’s children.
- She advises clients to leave their children out of legal matters but to involve them in their care.
- Erin believes in staying connected to loved ones to prevent mental illness and support each other.
- She highlights the need for personal connections in the modern age.
Advice to Young Erin (26:06)
- Erin would tell young Erin that she can accomplish anything with commitment, resilience, and Love.
- She advises being persistent, resilient, and loving, even when faced with challenges.
- Erin emphasizes the importance of showing compassion and encouraging others to be curious and caring.
- She believes that love and resilience are key to overcoming obstacles and achieving success.
Advice to Young Entrepreneur Erin (27:39)
- Erin would give the same advice to young entrepreneur Erin: be persistent, resilient, and loving.
- She acknowledges the challenges of running a business but believes in the importance of being loving and kind.
- Erin advises young entrepreneurs to be curious about people and to care for their clients and fellow business owners.
- She emphasizes the importance of resilience and commitment in achieving success in business.
To learn more about Erin’s mission, go to her LinkedIn profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinedgar/
or her website https://erinedgarlegal.com/
Erin Edgar bio
Erin Edgar, the Caring Attorney, and owner of The Law Office of Erin Baker…
Edgar, PLLC, helps busy families protect their children and loved ones, preserve their assets, provide for the continuation of their businesses, and save thousands of dollars with headache-free estate planning and lifetime lawyering solutions.
She is especially interested in helping the parents of special needs children plan for their children’s future.
She graduated from the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Law and, prior to opening her own firm, worked for 11 years for Legal Aid of NC to help better the lives of North Carolinians experiencing poverty.
She has practiced law for fifteen years and is a member of the North Carolina State Bar, her state and local bar associations, the North Carolina Master Chorale, Toastmasters International, and Business Networking International.
Erin lives in Raleigh, NC with her husband Rodney. When she is not helping people plan for the inevitable, she enjoys bird-watching, singing, composing music, reading books, and watching Star Trek. “Caring is Preparing” and “Live long and prosper” are her guiding philosophies as she supports her clients in preparing for the inevitable with ease.
About your host: I’m Drew Deraney, the proud father of three children. For most of my life I’ve been concerned with what people thought of me and how I was supposed to act. I learned not to be my authentic self and instead became a people pleaser, a man wearing a mask.
In a 9-month span a few years ago, I endured four faith-shaking life events that caused me to question my existence.
I became determined to find a better way to live. Through intense self-reflection and awareness, I realized that in order to be happy, I must adhere to my standards of honesty, integrity and truth and needed to break free from the belief system that was anchored in me for close to 50 years.
I now believe that success happens when we find a better way and are willing and able to share it. HOW I do that is by challenging the status quo and thinking differently. Ultimately, WHAT I bring is a way to contribute and add value by having an impact on the lives of others.
My company, Profit Compassion LLC consists of 3 paths:
The Mindful Man Movement: men’s self-discovery coach, speaker, podcast host, author. For Men Seeking Answers Within: Imagine having crystal clear knowledge of your purpose in life where you make confident decisions, and are assertive, productive, and at peak Mental Health. Corporate executives hire me to guide them to tap into their natural power through self-discovery so they may write their own story and live the life they want to live.
The Caregiver Coach: coach for fathers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). For Caregivers who are open to a conversation about how I can support you on your Caregiving journey: I help caregivers find balance, build resilience, and rediscover their own well-being. Through personalized coaching, I provide practical strategies, emotional support, and the tools to reduce Burnout, strengthen relationships, and navigate the challenges of caregiving with confidence. My goal is to empower you to care for yourself as compassionately as you care for your loved one.
Business Solutions: Health/wellness and financial services to support individuals and businesses.
Join me in transforming challenges into opportunities for Growth. Let’s embark on this journey together.
HOW TO CONNECT WITH COACH DREW:
Website: https://profitcompassion.com/
Email: [email protected]
Book a discovery call: https://link.mavericksystems.online/widget/bookings/netweaving/connect30
Pick up a copy of Drew’s book: https://amzn.to/40dsbyR or https://bit.ly/BandNDrew
You Tube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@profitcompassion/videos
Drew Deraney now travels the world both to Live and Virtual Events showing mostly men the steps needed to strengthen self-identity and self-worth, to overcome self-limiting beliefs, and to build confidence while being authentic, maintaining boundaries and to transcend people pleasing skills to become the person they are destined to be. Drew challenges them to reach deep inside and make a lasting impact.
In a 9-month span, Drew experienced a grueling divorce, job loss, his son’s suicidal ideations, and his father’s death which devastated Drew emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. It is a commonality for men to consider any challenge as a weakness as well as to show emotion and ask for help. While writing his book, Drew realized he was not the only man suffering in silence. With more clarity of purpose than ever, he began asking for help. Drew Deraney’s mission is to help especially men, release their inner greatness by showing vulnerability, keeping in integrity of their power, and making a great impact on the people in their lives both personally and professionally.
Drew Deraney was born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ where he still lives to this day caring for his elderly mom and his 3 adult children Matthew, Nicholas, and Emma. Drew earned his B.A. in Psychology, M.A. in Applied Psychology, and two psychology research publications while at Fairfield University; a scholarship from the Healthcare Financial Management Association; and his M.B.A. in Health Care Administration from Baruch College / Mount Sinai School of Medicine in NY. His hospital career spanned 24 years where he was co-chair of the Leadership Institute, spoke at JD Power, was one of three leaders interviewed by The Commonwealth Fund, received his Communicating with Empathy Trainer certification and is a Certified Patient Experience Professional. Four years ago, Drew founded Profit Compassion LLC, an entity to coach and empower mostly men to create resiliency and authenticity as Chief Resilience Officer. Drew is the podcast host of ‘From Caving in to Crushing It’ and recently became a best-selling author with his book ‘I’ll Have What She’s Having’ - Memoir of a reformed People Pleaser.
