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đ The question that has changed my life
Plus: How to make a career pivot

Whatâs up, Hustlers!
Why not you?
This question has changed my whole damn life.
For centuries and generations weâve carried the same struggles, repeated the same patterns, and lived with the wiring passed down through our bloodlines.
But it only takes one. One person bold enough to press reset. One person to stand up and say: It stops with me.
Your choice today has the power to rewire not just your story, but the story of everyone who comes after you.
So Iâll ask you again: Why not you?
Xx Robin
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.WHAT IâM PACKING.
Mini Blueberry Protein Muffins đ« Itâs Athena and Atlasâs first week back at school, and yâall know the back-to-school hustle is real. Between the craziness, I try to keep their lunch boxes stocked with snacks that fuel their energy and taste good (yes, theyâre vegan too!).
Last week, I brought the GMA crew one of our family go-tosâmini blueberry muffins from my new cookbook Eat to Hustle. Theyâre packed with protein, fiber, and flavor.
Youâll find lots more family-friendly, plant-powered snacks like these in my new cookbook, Eat to Hustle. Pre-order today! âŹïž
What are some of your favorite snacks to pack? Iâm always looking for ways to level up the lunch box hustle.
.WHAT IâM LISTENING TO.
Life lessons from Shonda Rhimes đșïž Shonda Rhimes is one of my biggest inspirations. Sheâs the revolutionary creator behind Greyâs Anatomy, Scandal, Bridgerton, and so many more shows that changed the game for storytelling on TV.
I loved this conversation with Adam Grant. They dug into the bold moves that shaped her success, the lessons from her memoir Year of Yes, and what it really takes to lead and tell powerful stories.
If youâre ready for a dose of courage and creativity, give this episode a listen. Youâll walk away ready to say âhell yesâ to what scares you. đȘ
.WHAT IâM EMBRACING.
Fresh Start September đ Fall brings that âback to schoolâ energyâfresh notebooks, sharpened pencils, new routines. Itâs the season of structure, and if you lean into it, you can build consistency. The year isnât over. Weâve still got 100+ days left to make moves.
Last week on GMA, I joined Robin Roberts to talk about how to embrace this new-season momentum and get started on a new goal. I even answered questions submitted from this community (thank you Ashley and Susan!). Here are a few of the tips I shared:
Anchor in your âwhy.â On the toughest days, remind yourself what truly drives you. Coming back to your purpose gives you clarity and strength when motivation runs low.
Schedule self-check-ins. Once a week, pause and ask yourself: What do I need?
Set boundaries with compassion. Saying ânot nowâ doesnât make you less reliableâit makes you sustainable.
If youâre ready to set a new goal this month, hereâs a simple framework to get started. Ask yourself the three questions below and fill in the blanks. Share your answers on social and tag me in your Fresh Start September goals!


The 2025 Forbes Power Womenâs Summit đ On Wednesday, September 10th, Iâll be speaking at the 2025 Forbes Power Womenâs Summit, joining some of the most inspiring women leaders who are shaping the future.
This event is all about bold ideas, breaking old models, and leading with purpose.
đ Register here to join usâand let me know if youâll be in the room. Iâd love to see you there!

Question: Iâm thinking of making a career change, but not sure where to start. Do you have any tips?
Answer: Congrats on even considering a career changeâthatâs a bold first move. Stepping into the unknown isnât easy, but remember: youâre built for hard things. Your dreams are worth the leap. Here are some tips that helped me along the way.
1. Take honest inventory of your skill set. What can you leverage? What do you need to learn?
2. Start small, move fast. Donât wait for the perfect moment. It doesnât exist. Take one concrete step today: reach out to someone in the field, sign up for a class, or block time to brainstorm your next move.
3. Plant all the seeds. Tell anyone who will listen about your big dream. Send the email. Make the call. Conversations I had 10 years ago are now coming to fruition. Hold space for the vision and let go of the exact timeline.
Trust your hustle. Youâve built skills, resilience, and grit. Bring that same energy into your next chapter.
Got a question for me? Reply to this email and let me know whatâs on your mind.
Thanks for reading, Hustlers. Go out there, pivot with power, and stay curious about whatâs next.
Xx Robin ArzĂłn
Got feedback? Hit reply and tell me what you thinkâŠIâm always looking to level up.


