Episode 139 - Erin Edgar - Leaps of Faith: Erin Edgar’s Journey From Corporate Law to Compassionate Entrepreneurship.

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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 journ