Thanks for listening to our episode with Dr. Cheryl Robinson! Dr. Cheryl Robinson is an international speaker, founder of Creative Renegade Media, a doctor of education in organizational leadership and a regular contributor at ForbesWomen. We dive into Cheryl's podcast, 'Embrace the Pivot,' where she shares why confidence, taking risks, and building a strong network are game-changers for career pivots. Cheryl also gets personal, opening up about her health challenges and the power of authentic storytelling. Follow Cheryl on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcherylrobinson/ Follow Cheryl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embracethepivot/ Follow Meredith on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredith-farley/ Follow Content People on insta: https://www.instagram.com/contentpeoplepod/ Subscribe to the Content People newsletter: https://meredithfarley.substack.com/ Email Meredith: Meredith@MedburyAgency.com Episode Breakdown: * 00:00 Introduction and Guest Background * 01:06 Career Journey and Early Beginnings * 02:23 Starting a Media Company and Forbes Contribution * 09:07 Embrace the Pivot and Podcast Insights * 14:30 Interviewing Techniques and Challenges * 23:09 The Importance of Uniqueness in Pitches * 24:33 Handling Misleading Pitches * 25:25 Challenges in Conducting Interviews * 27:08 The Problem with Jargon in Pitches and Interviews * 28:13 Spotting Authenticity in Stories * 28:44 Understanding Advertorials * 32:03 Memorable Interviews * 35:09 Personal Health Struggles and Advocacy * 39:19 The Power of Vulnerability in Storytelling * 41:55 A Unique Ghostly Experience * 44:37 Final Thoughts on Storytelling 45:37 Closing Remarks and How to Stay Connected