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Episode 21

Michelle & Robin on Resilience, Reinvention, and the Power of Embracing "No"

Michelle interviews Robin Merle, President of Robin Merle Associates, LLC, about grieving and recovering from change, living a dimensional life, and why “no” is actually Robin’s favorite answer.

Robin Merle is the author of Involuntary Exit: A Woman’s Guide to Thriving After Being Fired, which won the 2022 Gold Medal Nonfiction Book Award. She is the President of Robin Merle Associates, LLC, and the Founder of The Professional Guide, which helps senior- and mid-level professionals succeed in their career transitions. A Certified Fundraising Professional (CFRE), she has more than 35 years of experience as a senior executive for billion-dollar nonprofit organizations, raising more than a half-billion dollars.

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Robin Merle

President - Fundraising Consultant , Robin Merle Associates, LLC

Robin Merle is a distinguished leader in the fundraising sector and the President of Robin Merle Associates, LLC. With a storied career dedicated to advancing healthcare, education, and nonprofit initiatives, she leverages her expertise to empower professionals and organizations to excel in fundraising and leadership. As a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Robin has contributed to raising over a half-billion dollars in philanthropy, underscoring her profound impact in the field. She is also a celebrated author, her book “Involuntary Exit” receiving the Nonfiction Book Award Gold Medal, and an acclaimed keynote speaker. Beyond her professional endeavors, Robin enjoys outdoor activities like hiking, cross-country skiing, and bodyboarding, alongside spending cherished time with her family.

I am on a mission to elevate women in leadership and inspire them to navigate career transitions with confidence and strategic insight. My goal is to help every woman realize her potential, build her self-worth, and ‘level-up’ to meet her dreams with the right mentorship and mindset. Let’s rise together and transform challenges into stepping stones for success.

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