In this deep and insightful episode of the IgnitedNeurons Podcast, host Utkarsh Narang sits down with Roni Robbins to explore the evolution of journalism, the courage to tell the truth, and the art of staying the course through life’s changing seasons.
With nearly four decades in journalism, Roni reflects on her journey from print newspapers to the digital age, sharing how resilience, curiosity, and courage have shaped her career. She opens up about her award-winning novel Hands of Gold, inspired by her grandparents’ love story and their experiences during the Holocaust, a moving tale of endurance, faith, and human connection.
Together, Utkarsh and Roni unpack what it means to find love in your career, embrace persistence, and stop worrying so much about the future.
The episode dives into:
– The evolution of journalism across 38 years
– Why courage is the cornerstone of storytelling
– How resilience and persistence sustain a lifelong career
– Finding love and purpose in your work
– The power of truth in a fragmented media world
– Lessons from Hands of Gold and its message of endurance
– How to deal with rejection and stay the course
– Reflections from an imagined 80-year-old self on what truly matters
Key Takeaways
✅ Courage in storytelling defines great journalism
✅ The world has become smaller but truth is harder to find
✅ Resilience and persistence matter more than talent
✅ Love what you do, even when it doesn’t love you back
✅ Hands of Gold shows how stories preserve legacy and love
✅ Rejection is part of the process, stay the course
✅ Appreciate people while they’re here
✅ Don’t worry so much, it will all work out
About Roni Robbins
Roni Robbins has spent nearly four decades in journalism, working as a staff reporter, editor, and freelancer for some of the world’s most respected outlets. Her writing has appeared in The Huffington Post, Forbes, The New York Daily News, Adweek, WebMD, and Healthline, among others.
Her debut novel, Hands of Gold, draws from her grandparents’ remarkable love story and their survival during the Holocaust.
The book has won multiple honors, including:
🏆 2023 International Book Award for Multicultural Fiction
🏆 2023 Global Book Awards Gold Medal for Biographical-Survival
🏆 5-Star Rating in the Readers’ Choice Book Awards
🏆 Finalist in the 2024 American Legacy Awards for Multicultural Fiction
Roni is also a three-time Simon Rockower Award winner for Jewish journalism and has received awards from the American Society of Business Publication Editors, The State Bar of Georgia, and several press associations across the U.S.
📌 Connect with Roni Robbins
🌐 Website: http://www.ronirobbins.com/
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronirobbins
📖 Buy Hands of Gold: https://www.amazon.com/Hands-Gold-Silver-Misfortune-Fiction/dp/9493231852/
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