This episode: From Japan to Joy: How Andrew Darlow Turned Life’s Detours Into Purpose and Photography.

Here’s what you’ll learn about:

Introduction and Background of Guest Andrew Darlow (0:00)

• Host Drew Deraney thanks Sajjad Hussein for introducing him to Andrew Darlow and recounts their initial meeting at a networking event on March 7, 2024.
• Drew discusses the concept of linear life and how external circumstances can derail it, introducing three types of men: those who are blind to adversity, those who blame external factors, and those who see adversity as an opportunity.
• Drew introduces Andrew Darlow as the embodiment of the third type of man, who sees adversity as an opportunity for growth and massive action.
• Andrew Darlow begins sharing his story, starting with a significant event at age 17 when he was offered a scholarship to high school in Japan.

Experience in Japan and Cultural Adjustments (2:35)

• Andrew Darlow describes his experience of moving to Japan at age 18, where he lived with a host family and attended Japanese high school.
• He shares anecdotes about cultural differences, such as students balancing cleaning duties and the importance of removing shoes inside the home.
• Andrew recounts his first speech in Japanese to the entire student body, which was translated by his host father.
• He discusses the process of learning Japanese, including using books like "Japanese in 10 Minutes a Day" and attending a crash course at the University of Washington.

Return to the U.S. and College Education (8:52)

• Andrew Darlow talks about his return to the U.S. and his decision to attend The College of New Jersey, which had an exchange program with a university in Japan.
• He explains how his college experience allowed him to continue learning Japanese and explore his passion for Japan.
• Andrew mentions staying in touch with his host family and visiting them again in Japan.
• He discusses his major in business and finance and how his interest in photography influenced his career choices.

Entrepreneurial Journey and Photography Career (10:45)

• Andrew Darlow describes his first job at a family-owned printing company, where he combined his passion for photography with his work.
• He shares how he learned Photoshop and helped build a studio, eventually working on projects for companies like Rolex and the New York Times.
• Andrew explains the challenges and opportunities of being self-employed in the photography industry, focusing on organizing and printing photos.
• He discusses the importance of referral partners and how he h...

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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 journey of learning to speak about her business a...

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This episode: From IT to Inner Truth: Joey Natale’s Journey to Coaching, Confidence, and Calling.

Here’s what you’ll learn about:

• Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast (0:00)
  • Host Drew Deraney thanks Ryan Hall for introducing him to Guest Joey Natale and explains the purpose of the podcast.
  • Drew discusses the concept of life being linear and how external circumstances can change that.
  • He introduces the three types of men: those who don't see adversity, those who blame others, and those who see adversity as an opportunity for growth.
  • Drew invites Joey to share his defining moment that transformed him into the person he is today.

• Joey's Journey and Defining Moment (3:03)
  • Joey shares his background, including graduating college in 2018 and working in IT.
  • He describes his realization that his values were not aligned with his job in IT.
  • Joey attended a Tony Robbins free challenge in 2020, which led him to question his life path.
  • He decided to pursue coaching instead of therapy, inspired by Tony Robbins' teachings.
• Transition to Coaching and Initial Steps (7:07)
  • Joey explains how he started having conversations with coaches and researching coaching programs.
  • He invested in a health coaching program, which was his first significant investment in himself.
  • Joey discovered NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) and attended a training in Georgia.
  • Joey shares a pivotal moment during the NLP training where he felt a voice telling him it was a transformative modality.

• First Client and Business Growth (10:26)
  • Joey recounts his first paid coaching client, who advised him to double his rate.
  • He describes the experience of coaching his first client and the positive impact it had on his confidence.
  • Joey discusses the challenges of coaching free clients versus paid clients.
  • Joey shares his journey of buying a house and turning it into an Airbnb as another source of income.

• Current Business and Future Goals (13:18)
  • Joey talks about the ups and downs of his business journey and the importance of having multiple income streams.
  • He mentions his goal of reaching financial freedom and the progress he has made.

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