Ep 18 The Pivot: From Biological Warfare to Fairytale Elegance & Events with Andrew Roby

How do we know when it’s the right time to pivot? How can we be sure that a big change will make our life better instead of worse?

Many of us are afraid to pivot in our lives because we are afraid of failing or making a mistake.

Often, the big change involves making some sort of investment and that can feel scary. Even when that investment is simply the commitment to believe in our own ability to succeed.

When the investment involves time and money, that can feel like it increases the stakes (and the stress) exponentially.

Will I be wasting time? Wasting money? Am I being foolish for doing this— or even considering this?

The thoughts in our mind can be quite overwhelming. What often happens is that “in order to be sure”, we throw ourselves into analysis paralysis and never get started.

And when all of the “evidence” points to certain failure, we can talk ourselves out of making a change even and taking a leap, even when that voice inside of us cries out that this is direction that will lead us to EPIC.

So who do we blow past those fears and yet make choices that lead to creating a life that feels EPIC — one that is brimming with Empowerment, Purpose, Innovation and Collaboration?

In today’s episode, my guest @Andrew Roby shares the incredible story of how he went from being in the army working with chemical, biological and nuclear weapons to evolving into a highly successful event planner in Washington DC.

There were fears. There were failures but this episode is further testament to the fact that EPIC often arrives disguised in the impossible.

Join us as we discuss how you can avoid letting all that evidence of “impossible” stop you from living your most EPIC life yet!

ABOUT ANDREW ROBY:

Andrew is a Proud Army Vet who happens to be a great DC Event and Wedding Planner! He likes to call himself an Event Storyteller who is passionate about romantic weddings and engaging events.

Within his 19 year career he has worked with brands such as The Knot, The CW, Simon Malls, The Art Institute, Northern Virginia Magazine, Vita Coco, Kind Snacks, and Honest Tea. 

His work has been seen in Washingtonian Magazine, Modern Luxury, Fox, Wedding Wire and many other leading publications. He’s most proud of his work with charities like Ms. Veteran America, Susan G. Komen, The Cinderella Foundation, and So Others Might Eat who dedicate their lives to helping others. 

Find out more about Andrew’s event services and new course for event planners on https://andrewrobyevents.com/ or connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewrobyeventplanner/

ABOUT MERIDITH ALEXANDER:

Meridith Alexander is “not your mama’s typical speaker/coach”. She is known for having helped thousands of professionals and teams UNLEASH THE EPIC in themselves and/or teams using her proprietary CULTURE OF EPIC framework.

Her work as an esteemed Breakthrough Performance coach, motivational speaker and FOUNDER OF THE EPIC YOU RE-EVOLUTION Movement is often described as “life changing” by meeting planners and clients alike.

As one of Creative Click’s Top Women in Business (2019), former Forbes Coaches Council member (2023, 2024), Chief Empowerment Officer for GRIT Mindset Academy and Influence Digest Media’s Top 15 Coaches in Tampa (2022), Meridith is known for her “ninja like” ability to train powerhouse professionals and entrepreneurs in the tools, techniques and strategies that allow them to obliterate the things that stand between them and their personal or professional success. Her mission is to empower and embolden extraordinary individuals to achieve things that previously might have felt impossible.

She’s a best-selling author on Amazon. She has appeared in media around the world. And many swear that Legally Blonde (or one of the Marvel Superheroes) was modeled after Meridith. Whatever the truth is, those who know her would definitely tell you that EPIC is in her DNA.

Find out more about Meridith's speaking, executive coaching and people strategies training options here: www.meridithalexander.com

Want to explore working with Meridith yourself so that you can UNLEASH THE EPIC YOU -- personally and professionally? Explore Meridith's coaching options here: www.gritmindsetacademy.com .

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Music outro is Fearless by the EPIC Tiffany DeRossiers and used with her generous written permission. Meridith’s eyeglass leashes are available (yes!!) on her How to Choose to Live podcast store.