Robin R. Banks

First, I attribute my success to having faith that everything God called me to do, He equipped me to do; mentally, physically and emotionally. I have a strong belief that God's desire is that we have a lived, human experience full of joy, love and abundance. Life will always have moments of hurt, pain and some disappointments, but those things shall pass and He is with us.

Second, I attribute my success to having a strong mother who not only taught us, her 7 children, to be resilient, but exhibited resilience in her life. She taught us to believe that you can be anything you want to be and watch what happens.

Third, I attribute my success to the love and support of my husband of over 30 years. I have been an entrepreneur since the age of 15 when I begged my parents to let me get a newspaper route. My dad got up every morning before work to drive me around to deliver newspapers at 5:30am. My husband stepped in next to support my entrepreneurial dreams. I know my business ideas didn't always make sense to him, but he has always been my biggest supporter. He has allowed me the space and freedom to chase my dreams. He has always supported my idea of "Success" which has given me a sense of safety to "fail forward". I am grateful of his love, patience and support.

The best career advice I ever received was from my parents who encouraged me to be whatever I wanted to be. Their only requirement was that I go to college. They encouraged me to follow the career path that felt right for me and they would be proud. When I started in real estate, I had no formal training, just an idea in my head that I wanted to be a "house flipper". My dad would join me on projects as well as my sister, to help me with a project that none of us had the skills to complete. To this day, almost all of my siblings have their own businesses.

I would love for every woman to truly understand the beautiful design of her body. Your body is not broken, you are not failing and guilt and shame are wasted emotions. Self-love and compassion are the first steps to healing and well-being. Each bring a sense of safety to the brain and nervous system which are necessary before any growth or expansion can take place. Be aware and conscious without judgement. Offer yourself grace when things don't go as planned. You are a masterpiece. You were created with precision, intention and purpose.

One of the biggest challenges in functional neuroscience coaching is that many people believe that the human body is so complex that the only solution to health and wellness is to see a medical doctor and be prescribed medication. The medical industry is necessary, however, we have to take agency and accountability for our own personal wellbeing and health maintenance. We are responsible for the vessel that God has given each of us.

Another challenge is that sometimes people think neuroscience only deals with the brain and nervous system and not the whole body. Neuroscience actually integrates body, mind and spirit and it is a holistic approach to healing and growth.

Though there is complexity and nuance to neuroscience, there are simple truths about the brain and nervous system, that if we learned and understood, could have a profound and powerful effect on how we experience the world and show up in it.

My core values, personally and professionally, are: Authenticity, Intentionality and Compassion

I believe that showing up authentically you and being completely comfortable in that space, is our biggest superpower. Authenticity is necessary for our mental, emotional and physical health. Authenticity lowers anxiety, depression and stress. It improves self-esteem and well-being. Being authentic for me is who God called us to be. Showing up as the truest version of myself feels much better than showing up as my insecure, anxious, and fake self......lol!

Intentionality is extremely important to me because it allows me to own and control my destiny. It also allows me to be accountable to each and every choice I make. I am intentional about the life I live, the choices I choice and the decision I make. I remember hearing someone say that there are no "right" decisions - you make a decision and make the decision right. Those are words I lived by when I first started in real estate. Real Estate can be unpredictable, but I also did my research and made a decision. My decisions didn't alway work out as I had planned, but this taught me to have the flexibility to pivot when necessary.

Compassion is my hearts desire for the world we live in. As a neuroscience coach, I understand that how people show up in the world and interact with me has nothing to do with me personally and everything to do with who they believe they are and how they are programmed to see and experience the world. It allows me to offer grace to when needed. It also allow me to experience the world and the people in it from the lens of hope and love.

My core values allow me to do the work that I do without judgement. It allows me to partner with my clients in a way that is calming and restorative to them. I can provide a space where they can feel safe and safety is required before any other work can be done. My core values are foundational in the work that I do and I how I show up in the world.