Testimonials

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“As Chief Legal Officer of Beast  Industries founded by Jimmy “Mr. Beast” Donaldson, I engaged The Edem Group, LLC  to help architect a scalable production legal infrastructure during a critical phase of our content expansion. Erika Munro brought executive-level strategic clarity to the buildout of our production legal function that included production legal work-stream mapping and sourcing top-tier legal talent, which directly contributed to the successful hiring of our Vice President & Associate General Counsel for Content in support of our Media and Production - including Amazon Prime Videos ‘Beast Games’. Erika’s advisory work combined legal expertise and operational precision with forward-looking organizational design, positioning our content and production legal function for sustainable growth.”

Erika Munro Kennerly is one of the most transformative mentors and strategists I’ve ever worked with.

Her guidance has shaped nearly every major inflection point in my professional and personal growth. From navigating promotions and senior-level role transitions, to building powerful social and professional networks, to understanding how to move with intention in rooms that matter — Erika brings unmatched clarity, discretion, and strategic insight.

What sets Erika apart is her rare ability to operate across both structure and nuance. She has been instrumental in helping me identify and cultivate mentors, sponsors, and a true personal board of directors. She has guided me through board opportunities, leadership positioning, and long-term career architecture — not just what’s next, but what actually compounds over time.

Equally important, Erika understands that career success does not exist in a vacuum. Her counsel around relationships — both personal and professional — has been invaluable. She helps you move through complex dynamics with confidence, self-trust, and emotional intelligence, without compromising your values or ambition.

Erika doesn’t just give advice — she teaches you how to think strategically, advocate for yourself effectively, and move through high-stakes environments with poise and authority. Her work has directly contributed to my advancement, my discernment, and my sense of agency.

If you are serious about building a career and life that is both expansive and intentional, working with Erika and The Edem Group is a decision you will feel the impact of for years to come.

I had the privilege of partnering closely with Erika during our time working together at Google, and I can say without hesitation that she is an exceptional strategic advisor and speaker.

Erika brings a rare blend of legal expertise, business acumen, and cultural fluency to complex organizational challenges. She has a clear ability to assess nuance quickly, ask the right questions, and translate complexity into practical, actionable guidance that leaders can actually use. Her presence commands trust, and her approach consistently drives alignment and forward momentum.

In our work together, Erika was a trusted partner on high-visibility, cross-functional efforts, valued for her judgment, clarity, and results-oriented mindset. She operates with integrity, precision, and a deep understanding of how decisions land across peoplem , culture, and business outcomes.

I would confidently recommend Erika to any organization seeking a seasoned advisor who can support leaders through complexity, change, and growth.

I had the privilege of working with Erika at CapitalG, where she advised our portfolio companies on DEI strategy and partnership development. What set her apart was her ability to navigate complexity at any scale—whether working within Google's ecosystem or with early-stage startups.

Her DEI consulting wasn't about generic frameworks. She understood each company's unique culture and translated that into actionable strategies leadership could actually implement—building inclusion as a competitive advantage, not a checkbox.

In partnership development, she had an exceptional ability to identify opportunities that created real business value. She brought operational rigor and business affairs perspective to the table early, ensuring we weren't just strategizing—we were building things that would scale.

She turns vision into funded, sequenced plans. If you need someone who combines strategic thinking with deep operational expertise, Erika and The EDEM Group are exceptional partners.

Erika’s career consulting services were incredibly impactful. She helped me think clearly and strategically about my next career move while also offering hands-on guidance with interview preparation. Her support around navigating location and compensation discussions was especially valuable, and her advice was both practical and thoughtful. I came away feeling more confident and prepared to make the right next step.