Today we’d like to introduce you to Devin Trent.
Hi Devin, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
I’m the oldest of three sons, raised by a teenage mother. When my grandparents died during my high school years, I became the “man of the house,” working two jobs while still attending school at Mervo. I missed out on a lot of “the high school experience” because I had to work everyday.
When I finished high school in 2006, some of my teenage classmates were having their first children; just like my mom when she was in high school.
Today, some of those same children are now in college.
I’ve watched an entire generation grow up from birth to adulthood…and I’ve noticed a few things.
I’ve noticed that many people repeat the same behaviors that they see around them without ever questioning if their is a better way.
I believe that if people knew better, then they would do better.
So I wrote a book called “The Happiness Blueprint For Young Adults & Loving Parents”.
It’s like Google Maps for your life.
With happiness as the destination and self-awareness as the starting point.
Grab your copy by visiting book.devintrent.com
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Life and business hasn’t been all peaches and cream. Cupcakes and candy. I’m not always tiptoeing through the tulips.
One of my biggest struggles has been imposter syndrome. I don’t come from a financially wealthy family nor a lineage of college graduates. So for a long time, I questioned whether I even belong in this space.
But the more people I work with, the more I realize that stuff doesn’t matter.
When it comes to business, what really matters is getting results and solving problems.
Some people “look the part” but they can’t get results. They can’t solve problems.
Clients pay you to solve their problems and if you can’t do that, then they’ll find somebody else who can.
What really helps me to battle the imposter syndrome is when people tell me that my work is really making a difference;
This weekend, a young person stopped me from getting on the elevator to tell me how much they appreciate the work I do. They said “I love your page. Your work is very encouraging.”
Little did they know, that testimony was an encouragement to me to keep going.
Even my own mother has said to me “Devin, I wish I had someone like you in my life when I was growing up.”
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I run a coaching program called The Proactive Parent.
It’s a series of workshops that helps parents teach their children hard lessons before life teaches them through unnecessary pain.
The workshops are usually done online but I’m open to doing them in person as well.
I love hearing about the breakthroughs and wins that parents are having as a result of my program.
Yesterday I spoke to a mom who said some harsh things to her son due to his behavior.
After talking with me, she confessed that she might be the problem and not her son. This realization has resulted in apologizing to her son and committing to do better.
It’s stories like hers that keep me going and helps me to overcome imposter syndrome.
What sets me apart is my usage of personality psychology to help parents understand themselves and their children better.
This understanding enables parents to tailor their parenting to fit their child’s needs.
Their is no one size fits all when working with people and it’s the same for children. Every child is different so treating them all the same is ineffective. Because what works for one child might backfire on another.
Is there something surprising that you feel even people who know you might not know about?
Most people are surprised to know that while my business is focused on helping children, I have no desire for children of my own.
Why?
Because the world is in turmoil and it will only get worse as time goes on.
My opinion is that “the risk is not worth the reward”.
Contact Info:
- Website: Email – hello@devintrent.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happinesshackswithdevin/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577940203683
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devintrent88/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@happinesshackswithdevin
- Other: Free Resources – Parents.devintrent.com
