In this empowering episode of Soulful Self-Care Conversations, host Pearl Chiarenza welcomes Robyn Tanner — writer, editor, ghostwriter, and rebel thought leader. After 25+ years in the fitness industry, Robyn turned adversity into fuel and now helps people transform their hardest chapters into powerful stories, books, and thought leadership that set them free.
Together, Pearl and Robyn dive deep into what it takes to rise from adversity, reinvent yourself, and unapologetically write your own story — both literally and figuratively.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
✨ Little Girl Dreams:
Robyn reveals how her childhood dream of becoming a writer has come full circle — and why she’s finally living it out loud.
✨ The Power of No:
Why saying “no” doesn’t need backup explanations, and how eliminating the “muck and mud” in life creates space for clarity, peace, and purpose.
✨ Adversity as a Catalyst:
From chronic health issues and multiple surgeries to homelessness and heartbreak, Robyn shares how she refused to stay stuck in her story — and why reckoning moments are often the start of revival.
✨ Reinvention Without Apology:
Robyn talks about the importance of giving yourself permission to change your mind, experiment with life, and surrender old versions of yourself to step into who you’re meant to be.
✨ Ghostwriting & Storytelling:
She explains what ghostwriting really is, how she helps people tell their truth in their voice, and why everyone has a story that can impact the world.
✨ Experiment With Life:
Pearl and Robyn explore how to take courageous steps toward your joy list, pay it forward to your future self, and stop letting your story hold you back.
Powerful Quotes from Robyn:
- “Plan B is to fully execute Plan A. Go all in on yourself.”
- “No doesn’t need backup answers.”
- “Your reckoning is your revival.”
- “You’re allowed to change your mind. You can outgrow dreams and start over ugly.”
- “If you don’t write your own story, you’ll stay stuck in the one that happened to you.”
Connect with Robyn Tanner:
- Instagram: @writer_robinlen
- Facebook: Robyn Len Tanner
- Book: The Machete Mentality – Available on Amazon
- Ghostwriting Inquiries: DM Robyn directly on Instagram
Pearl’s Reflection & Challenge for You:
Robyn reminded us that we must experiment with life. One way to start? Create your Joy List — 10 things that bring you joy. Then, build a Stop Doing List so you can make space for those joys.
Your story doesn’t have to define your future. You can rewrite your next chapter at any time.
👉 Ready to live as the SHERO you are — Strong, Happy, Empowered, Radiant, and Original? Book your Keep It Simple SHERO Call with Pearl today at WSLiving.com.
✨ Subscribe to Soulful Self-Care Conversations on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts — and don’t forget to share this episode with a friend who’s ready to rewrite their story!
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Remember to embrace your inner pearl, nourish yourself, and find balance in life. Stay
true to your authentic self and continue working on your personal growth.
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