Episode 30: Sara Ecklein - legacy, intentionality, preparation

Welcome to Episode 30 of The Lilly List Podcast! We're honored to feature Sara Ecklein, a professional fiduciary, entrepreneur, and host of the Legacy of Love podcast. Sara joins us for a deeply personal conversation, sharing how her childhood experiences shaped her path to helping others navigate the complexities of life and death planning. From growing up on a half-acre "cow town" in Marin County to facing significant family and financial challenges, Sara's journey is a testament to intentionality and the power of proactive planning. Join us as she discusses the crucial importance of having difficult conversations, the hidden blessings of acknowledging mortality, and why true peace comes from preparing for the unexpected.

To learn more about Sara and her work:

Website: trustandhonor.co

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sara-ecklein

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067625615341

Instagram: @themindfulfiduciary

The Legacy of Love Podcast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2378190.rss

Free Workbook: trustandhonor.co/workbook

* The Power of Childhood Trauma and Resilience: Sara openly discusses the profound impact of her family's financial losses and her father's addiction, highlighting how these experiences instilled in her a unique blend of creativity, caution, and a deep understanding of financial trauma.

* A Calling in End-of-Life Care: Discover how a transformative experience witnessing a loved one's final days led Sara to pivot from a culinary career to pursuing hospice nursing, eventually finding her true calling as a professional fiduciary.

* Entrepreneurial Spirit and Overcoming Inherited Patterns: Sara shares her journey of embracing entrepreneurship, acknowledging how her father's "feast and famine" business experiences initially made her resistant to building her own practice until she addressed her own money-related trauma.

* The Essence of Fiduciary Work Beyond Numbers: Learn about the multifaceted role of a professional fiduciary, with Sara emphasizing that the "hard work" lies in managing complex family relationships and navigating difficult conversations, not just finances and paperwork.

* Proactive Planning as an Act of Love: Sara passionately advocates for comprehensive estate planning, not as a burdensome task, but as a profound act of love and intentionality that eases the burden on loved ones and creates a lasting legacy.

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Outro music: Denouement by Sift - https://siftmusic.com