We had the good fortune of connecting with Robin Cote and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Robin, what’s one piece of conventional advice that you disagree with?
People always say that failure is not an option. I disagree. Failure is in fact one of our greatest teachers. In failure, we learn the best lessons of all.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I have had a varied career in radio, television, film, the music industry, sports and publications. Being a woman in these industries was not always easy but I didn’t let it stop me from achieving what I wanted to. It took a little longer in some areas but I never gave up because my passion wouldn’t let me.

Having to survive staggering loss throughout my life; being a survivor of childhood abuse and domestic violence and becoming a widow at 33, I learned how to turn life’s tough dealings into learning lessons that not only helped me become a stronger person but I now use those experiences to help others on their journey to healing.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I love taking road trips or spending time in nature. Not far from my home is a bird preserve filled with trails, ponds and all kinds of wildlife- rabbits, birds and maybe even a coyote.! It’s a nice way to break up the scenery of the city. One of my most favorite road trips is heading up through northern Arizona. I own a convertible so I allow nature to fully envelope me as I’m driving windy roads through the mountains and the pines.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Mary Jo West, she showed me as a young girl that anything is possible!

Website: www.robincote.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robin.cote/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robincote67/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorRobinCote/

Other: Podcast: Get Real with Robin https://starworldwidenetworks.com/shows/get-real-with-robin

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