Robin's path to SpiritFit started with a cancer diagnosis. Thrown back on her inner resources, she found those resources lacking. Extreme workaholism, negative thought patterns, stress, exhaustion, and low self-esteem had all helped to undermine her physical – and spiritual – health. Though professionally successful and celebrated as a founder of a groundbreaking and award-winning advertising agency, her personal connections were frayed. Breaking down after her diagnosis, she found herself alone, afraid, and in despair; unable to talk even to those close to her about her anguish.

At this low point in her life, she had a spiritual epiphany – a profound personal revelation. She felt her heart open, and realized just how closed that part of her had been, as she’d focused exclusively on intellectual and career excellence. She received a message: “all spiritual paths are valid” – but, her personal path would be open-minded Christianity. And she received a profound understanding that she would be okay whether she lived or died – as long as she could allow her heart to stay open, accepting divine love, and loving and being loved.

That day things changed. She continued in her career, but dramatically lowered her levels of anger and stress. She shared what was going on with her health with friends and family, recognized that their support – while imperfect – came from love, and started repairing connections. Spiritual revelations around the underlying connectedness that underpins reality continued. And she embarked on a journey to understand the world’s many spiritual paths.

Robin read voraciously and attended different sorts of spiritual and religious services around the world. Having graduated Magna cum Laude from Yale before embarking on her career, she returned to Yale for a Master of Divinity Degree, digging deep into spiritual texts and being awarded for Theological Excellence. From Yale, she went on to One Spirit Interfaith Seminary, and was ordained as an Interfaith Minister, credentialed as a clergyperson, and began officiating weddings and other ceremonies for people seeking an open-minded and open-hearted spiritual leader. Along the way, she opened Open Mind Strategy, LLC, a research and strategy consultancy dedicated to deep listening, constant learning, respect for individuals, and deeper insights, helping companies and non-profits better understand core target audiences and align their teams around positive strategies. And she also continued her training, receiving her credentials as a spiritual counselor and coach through One Spirit’s ISCC program, learning how to apply and adapt her hard-won professional listening skills to helping others attain greater spiritual fitness.

Robin's personal spiritual growth and practices are a testament to her belief in the power of spiritual fitness. As an ordained interfaith minister, she integrates a variety of spiritual traditions into her life, fostering a profound connection to the divine, to nature, and to community. Her regular personal practices include gratitude, meditation, prayer, service, creativity, dance, chanting, silence, and creativity, reflecting the diverse “ways in” she advocates and the personalization built into SpiritFit coaching.

As the Founder of Open Mind Strategy, LLC, Robin has dedicated much of her career to uncovering deep human insights and providing strategic support for organizations. Her work with industry leaders like Amazon, Paramount, and Nextdoor highlights her ability to understand and connect with diverse audiences. Yet, it’s her spiritual journey that truly sets her apart.

Robin believes that spiritual fitness, like physical fitness, requires dedication, and she is committed to helping others discover how to get in “spiritual shape” and improve their lives, as she did over time.