Episode 15: Finding The Recipe to Success With Robin Goldberg Simon

G.E.M. Series

Every day, we are surrounded by tiny moments of success. From small steps to huge goals, you just have to find your recipe for it. Whatever success may look like to you, this episode may help you cook it into a reality.

Robin Goldberg is a certified Nutrition and Wellness Coach and cookbook author. She's finally pursuing her lifelong dream. She had previously been a part of the marketing industry, believing that to be her calling. However, in retrospect, she sees that decision as having led to burnout and a stressful, fast-paced career that she wishes to escape.

Robin advocates moderation and balance over extreme diets and overnight success. This is where her interest in good nutrition and lifestyle began to blossom. Upon embarking on this new plan of action, her initial step was to obtain a certification. When the pandemic broke out, she was just getting started and was about to abandon her dream to return to marketing.

When Robin's friends asked for advice on how to convince their children to eat more vegetables, she decided to start collecting recipes. Then, she began to consider writing a book with this kind of content. Her debut cookbook, "Hidden Veggies: Recipes Even the Pickiest Eaters Will Love," as well as her second book, "Hidden Veggies 2: Snack Attack," were both quite successful. Despite being created for children, the recipes have been well received by people of all ages.

In today's episode, hear more about Robin's journey to pursue her life's purpose after spending so many years in a different industry. This serves as a timely reminder that pursuing your goals and aspirations can never be too late. See for yourself!

Key Takeaways

(01:33) - Who is Robin (Goldberg) Simon?
(02:53) - How did Robin get into nutrition?
(04:01) - Not all people know some of the knowledge you might have
(06:00) - What are the signs that you should try something new?
(07:07) - What are the factors that encouraged Robin to get into nutrition?
(11:22) - When it’s time to pivot
(13:58) - Finding topics that stimulate your interest
(14:27) - How having a safety net can help you take a leap of faith
(16:50) - What are the hardest parts in making the transition
(18:19) - Mistakes and failures Robin faced
(20:30) - Being exposed to entrepreneurship at a young age
(22:10) - The rise and grind lifestyle in a 9 - 5
(23:33) - Was there a time Robin thought of quitting her business
(24:52) - How Robin got into creating her Hidden Veggies recipe book
(32:02) - Robin’s goals starting out vs. now
(33:36) - Debunking unsustainable diets
(35:59) - Did Robin have naysayers in her entrepreneurship journey
(37:20) - How to navigate positive self-talk
(39:34) - Support groups and networking
(41:39) - How to have a work-life balance
(46:48) - Robin’s eureka moment
(51:02) - Robin’s advice to other people starting their own businesses
(52:18) - Resources and closing remarks

Quotes

“If it's gonna be sustainable, right, and healthy, it's probably going to be a little bit slower. But that's ok, you're doing it the right way.” (35:13 - 35:22)
"Starting a business is not quick money. Growing takes time." (36:19 - 36:21)
"If it's your passion and something that makes you happy, it's worth trying." (51:10 - 51:20)

Resources and Links

To find more information about Robin or to purchase her cookbook visit her website RobinGoldbergNutrition.com

IG & Pinterest: @robingoldbergnutritrion
FB: Robin Goldberg Nutrition + Wellness

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