👑 Complaints are not conversation

What’s up, Hustlers! 

Complaints are not conversation.

They keep us stuck in the problem instead of moving toward the solution. When we waste our breath on what’s wrong, we lose the energy we need to build what’s right.

The next time you feel the urge to spiral into a complaint loop, ask yourself: What am I willing to do about it?

This week, try trading the rant for reflection and the frustration for forward motion.

Xx Robin

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 .WHAT I’M COOKING WITH. 

Go-to spices that bring the heat and the flavor 🔥 A well-stocked spice rack is a game-changer, especially in a plant-based kitchen. You don’t need meat to create bold flavor. You just need the right crew of spices to level up your meals. Your spice rack is your flavor foundation. Stock it like you mean it.

Here are the ones I reach for again and again:

• Dried oregano: Piney, herby backbone. It’s in everything from picadillo to post-run pasta.

• Ground cumin: Deep, warm, and earthy. Adds that base note that makes you go: wait, what is that?

• Smoked paprika: Not just sweet heat, this one brings smoky depth that makes veggies taste like they just came off the grill.

• Red pepper flakes: I like a little (or a lot of) fire. Add as much or as little as your swagger can handle.

• Sazón: This is my flavor amplifier. One sprinkle and boom, every bite hits. It’s a go-to in my abuela’s kitchen and now mine.

• Kosher salt: Salt is the ultimate flavor enhancer. It sharpens, balances, and brings out the best in every ingredient.

I dive deeper into these spices and more kitchen staples in my new cookbook, Eat to Hustle. Pre-orders are available now at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop and Apple Books!

I want to know—what are your go-to spices? What brings the flavor in your kitchen?

 .WHAT I’M TRAINING IN. 

NOBULL’s Energy Collection ⚡️ Recently, we talked strength training tips. This week, we’re talking strength training essentials, because how we show up matters. Whether we’re hitting the gym or walking into a room. Presence matters. Energy matters.

NOBULL’s new Energy Collection brings both. As a NOBULL partner, I got to try them out early, and I’ve been rotating between the Vivid Lime Outwork for heavy lift days and the Bright Berry Drive for my hybrid sessions. They’re bold. They’re badass. They remind me to lead with confidence, every damn time.

Lace up. Show up. Shop here: https://nobull.pxf.io/QjXya3

 .WHAT I’M SHARING. 

The final #SummerofSwagger Challenge ☀️ It’s the final week of Summer of Swagger, and we’re charging towards the finish line with purpose. 💥

This week’s challenge? Pick a mantra that’ll carry you through the rest of the year. One that fuels your drive, reminds you who you are, and keeps your goals front and center. Write it down. Stick it on your mirror. Say it out loud. I want you to see it daily and speak it into existence.

Mine’s already up ⬇️ 

What’s yours? Share your mantra with me by 5pm EST on Friday! It could be a mirror selfie, a reel explaining your mantra, or a note on your wall. Tag @swaggersociety and @robinnyc. I’ll pick the final winner and yes, there’s a prize. 👀 

This may be the final challenge, but the Summer of Swagger doesn’t end here. The courage, confidence, and momentum you’ve built these past 6 weeks — take it with you. Keep stepping outside your comfort zone and let this mantra carry you into your next chapter!

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