"We learn, grow, and evolve into whatever we desire."
Robin Gargano shares how she transformed grief into power while facing tragedies. The best-selling author and resiliency coach reveals how she conquered pain and turned it into healing. “Without suffering, we’ll never understand what true joy is.” Robin Gargano’s life story could succeed as an emotional and thought-provoking plot of an award-winning movie. Despite the tragedies she went through, she learned to transition her life into a more meaningful existence. She used her wisdom and resiliency to establish her company, L4 Livin’ Life Lovin’ Life. As the founder and CEO, she is on a mission to help the afflicted conquer any circumstance to live a fulfilling life. The catalyst behind her brand stems from an unlikely source: grief. After suffering multiple miscarriages, losing her husband in a plane crash, and then her brother shortly after, this series of tragic losses devastated her. But soon, she discovered that there is beauty within tragedy. All the heartbreaks she endured led her to find hope and joy after breaking through the darkness. Robin found a deep passion for helping others transform their pain into power. From then on, she designed her life to be how she wanted it to be. Robin is represented by ZavoMedia PR Group and in this interview, we unravel her story of transformation into becoming a stronger and more empowered woman.
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Thank you so much for doing this with us! Can you tell us a story about what brought you to this specific career path?
Robin Gargano: The beauty discovered within tragedy is how and why I changed my entire career path. My journey through multiple miscarriages, losing my husband in a plane crash, and losing my brother shortly after that—all these led to finding hope and joy after breaking through the darkness. I found this deep passion for helping others transform their pain into power.
Can you tell us a story about the hard times that you faced when you first started your journey? Did you ever consider giving up?
Robin Gargano: I never considered giving up, but for the first time in my life, I experienced what numbness truly felt like, as if I’d never know if I would feel pure joy again. Every day looked bleak, and I forgot how to speak cohesively and think logically. I was on autopilot; I only functioned based on survival. Until one day, I had a revelation of why I lost my unborn children, husband, and brother. From that point, the story made sense. I was able to begin again. These unavoidable losses are all part of our existence. We are worthy of a beautiful life outside of pain. If you can see beyond the incident for an opportunity, the journey becomes more fulfilling.
Often leaders are asked to share the best advice they received. But let’s reverse the question. What’s the worst advice you received?
Robin Gargano: It’s to stop pursuing a dream because the industry of choice was intensely saturated. I’ve learned there’s always a possibility of creating something within any market, even if the initial vision changes.
Resilience is critical in critical times like the ones we are going through now. How would you define resilience?
Robin Gargano: It is the capability to transform because of an obstacle or adversity. When you’re able to bounce back from an awful state, then you’re a person with a robust, resilient soul. You’re someone who can see positivity and possibilities beyond the flaws and hindrances in life.
When you think of your company, 5 years from now, what do you see?
Robin Gargano: I cannot precisely visualize my company’s future because it will grow beyond my dreams. A limitless mindset measures greatness; being indefinite is embracing the unknown opportunity. Every three months, my company evolves based on the goals I set, so to visualize five years from now will only limit the revolutionary potential of the unknown. All I know is it will be awesome!
You are a successful business leader. Which three character traits do you think were most instrumental to your success?
Robin Gargano: Let go of perfectionism, learn to believe more in yourself, and drown out the noise by not listening to the judgment of others. We are unique in every way, and we all have a chance to become successful as long as we continue to work hard.
What have you learned about personal branding that you wish you had known earlier in your career?
Robin Gargano: Being 100% authentically vulnerable not only frees your own life but also inspires others to be just as they are. Knowing that is enough in this world.
How would you define “leadership”?
Robin Gargano: Leadership is about surrendering to life. You get the opportunity to submit to what crosses your path personally and professionally. We learn, grow, and evolve into whatever we desire.
What’s your favorite “life lesson” quote and how has it affected your life?
Robin Gargano: “The two most important days of your life are the day you were born and the day you find out why.” – Mark Twain
Mike Weiss, VIP Contributor to ValiantCEO and the host of this interview would like to thank Robin Gargano for taking the time to do this interview and share her knowledge and experience with our readers.
If you would like to get in touch with Robin Gargano or her company, you can do it through her – Instagram
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