About Robin Zachary Robin Zachary is a New York based prop stylist and creative director for over 20+ years, a styling educator and author of the book STYLING BEYOND INSTAGRAM. She is passionate about vintage collecting, shopping and being surrounded by flowers as much as possible. Her clients include national brands, magazines and social media accounts. She mentors stylists entering the field through The Prop Styling Experience® , The Fashion Institute of Technology and New York Botanical Garden. She spends her free time harmonizing and playing guitar with her husband and of course shopping.   Summary Desha Peacock and Robin Zachary explore the world of prop styling, the impact of writing a book, and the journey of personal growth. They discuss the importance of manifesting dreams, the challenges faced in their careers, and the excitement of upcoming workshops in Mexico. Robin shares her insights on building a creative business, the significance of community, and the power of specific goal-setting. The conversation is filled with inspiration, practical advice, and a tips on doing work that feeds your soul.    Takeaways The behind-the-scenes world of prop styling, not as easy as it looks Manifesting dreams while also managing challenging personal life circumstances The power of community + specific goal-setting Robin's secret to manifest your next big chapter It's possible to build a soul-fed creative business   Chapters 00:00 Connecting Through Creativity03:56 Robin's Prop Styling Journey07:19 The Impact of Writing a Book12:40 Taking care of a parent with Dementia16:12 Manifesting Dreams and Goals24:41 Creating Content on the SheDESIGNS Mexico Retreat27:54 Advice for Designing a Life You Love30:39 Leave room for surprises33:40 Thanks for listening!   Where to find Robin: The Prop Styling Experience Found Artists Robin's Website Robin Zachary on IG   Join our community! Follow this podcast and share with a friend! In the world of podcasts, reviews are everything! Please rate and review this episode on your favorite platform.  Visit our website to get the latest on episodes, behind the scenes info, and upcoming events & retreats.  Say hi on the gram!