Connector of Souls
/Have you ever changed someone’s life by connecting them with someone you know? Or connected souls together through your work?
I LOVE connecting people. I consider it one of my superpowers. I believe that I’m changing the world when I connect two souls who are out to make a difference in this world.
Today I had the pleasure of being a guest on the Feel Good Nakd Podcast. After the interview, the amazing host, Chardét, asked me if I knew of anyone who would be a good fit for being a guest on the podcast. I immediately thought of 3 bright souls who fit the essence of her platform. I connected Char with each of the 3 women. One of my connections responded, “Wow! That was quite the introduction, Robin!” That statement came because I don’t just connect people, I recreate who they are for me and this world through the power of language. I felt such a high after making these connections. It caused me to think about other powerful connections in my life.
They’re not just connections, they’re soul connections.
Me and ashlie while hiking Acatenango volcano in guatemala, july 2017
Shortly after moving to Dallas, my sister mentioned that there was a woman I had to meet. She just knew that we would hit it off. The only caveat was this woman had just left on a year and a half long journey to Southeast Asia with her partner. It was a time before the ease of virtual connections that we have now. When she returned from her journey, my sister learned she was having a photo gallery showcasing various photos from her journey. We RSVP’d to come. When I arrived at the party, I saw the woman and a felt an instant connection. I was intrigued by her life and wanted to learn more about her journey traveling. It was secretly something I wanted to do and had not vocalized to many people.
The woman’s name is Ashlie Woods. I had no idea that meeting Ashlie that night would change the trajectory of my life. It was part of my journey for us to meet, and I had no idea at the time what this new found connection would bring me. It was a true soul connection.
I consider Ashlie one of my greatest teachers, mentors, soul sisters, and spirit animals. She has taken a stand for my transformation in numerous ways, and continues to be one of my biggest cheerleaders and supporters. This one connection led to me being photographed by Ashlie on numerous occasions. She is the person who opened my eyes to my own unique beauty during a Celebration Photoshoot in 2015, showed me how fun it can be to have photos taken in a foreign country (Guatemala in 2017), guide me through my first meditation and international retreat, and be the catalyst for quitting my corporate job and embarking on my soulo nomadic journey. To this day, my sister prides herself in this connection. And I am forever grateful to her for doing so.
What goes around, comes around.
Me and Darla in Minneapolis, July 2019
A few years after I met Ashlie, she moved to Mexico for 6 months or so. I learned that my former coach, Darla LeDoux would be in Mexico (not far from where Ashlie was living) to lead a retreat. Darla’s wife, Kimmi (who is also a photographer), was going to be there as well. I instantly knew I had to connect Ashlie with Darla and Kimmi. I knew that Ashlie and Darla would connect over being retreat leaders, and that she and Kimmi would connect on over being photographers. Just as my sister had no idea what connecting me with Ashlie would bring, I had no idea what connecting Ashlie with Darla and Kimmi would bring. It was another beautiful soul connection that led to life-changing results. Ashlie ended up joining one of Darla’s Mastery Programs a year or so later.
Over the years, I’ve connected numerous people to both Ashlie and Darla’s work. These women have both made such a profound and life-changing difference in my life. It’s been amazing to witness others that I’ve connected to their work have their own life-changing experiences.
Fun Fact: Darla and my sister Ginger, were roommates in Cincinnati more than a decade ago. It was another beautiful soul connection orchestrated by my sister.
Authentic Connections provide a deepening of relationships on a beautiful and vulnerable soul level.
I recently held a Girl’s Night Inward for a group of women who have known each other for more than 30 to 40 years. They’ve seen each other through the best and difficult times in their lives. The woman who hosted the evening was celebrating her birthday. She and her friends were spread out in different countries. And because of the pandemic, they were unable to be together in person. She learned of Girl’s Night Inward from reading my blog. She sent me an email expressing her interest. After that, we scheduled the date. Her lifelong friends were all able to attend.
Girl’s Night Inward is an Oracle party for your inner circle, tribe, clients…to name a few. It’s a beautiful and fun way to bring women together virtually in a safe space where all are seen and heard. During the session, I pull an Oracle card for each person based on a question or inquiry they have about an area of life that’s important to them. I read the messages one-by-one and ask that everyone in the session listen for themselves what each message is saying. These are not just card readings; they are a way to connect women on a deeper soul level. Everyone who attends one of these sessions walks away feeling loved and seen. I often refer to myself as an Authentic Connector, and after this last session, I was so present to being a connector of souls. I felt so much joy and gratitude for this work and my intuitive gifts. It lights me up to be a channel for deep connection.
Connecting others provides much purpose and meaning for our lives.
Me and ahlem in tunis, tunisia, january 2020
So much of my nomadic journey, the countries I visit, and opportunities I experience have come to life because one person chose to connect me with someone they know. I’ve had many amazing places to stay, meals offered, and magic happen because of a single connection.
My photographer in Mexico connected me with my photographers in Colombia for my international photoshoots.
My zip lining instructor in Peru connected me with her sister in Argentina who photographed me and gave me a place to stay.
My friend Joy connected me to an old friend from high school (Alvaro) who now lives in Barcelona. Through that connection, I now have a place to stay when I’m visiting, and I got to be guest on Alvaro’s podcast, Uncommon Tourist.
My sister connected me (again!) to an old friend of hers in Tunisia (Ahlem) who then became my friend and connected me with photographers and stylists for my 2 Tunisian photoshoots.
These are a few life-changing experiences that I can think off the top of my head. There are many, many more. Most of my journey has been in sync because of the connections I’ve made.