We’re looking forward to introducing you to Robyn Pratt. Check out our conversation below.
Robyn, so good to connect and we’re excited to share your story and insights with our audience. There’s a ton to learn from your story, but let’s start with a warm up before we get into the heart of the interview. What are you chasing, and what would happen if you stopped?
I am a person that chases feelings. I’m a feeler. I want to be seen, deeply loved, and chosen. I chase healing through connection, peace after chaos, and a love that’s both safe and electric. I’m chasing wholeness.
If I stop chasing those feelings. I will start becoming them. I know the peace I am looking for is not found in someone else.
I realize I have to cultivate it inside me first. I am freshly divorced, literally August 1st the paperwork was signed and delivered to me. I realize that the love I wanted to feel from my wife I have to give it to myself now.
When I stop chasing, I stop handing my power to outcomes. I let love come to me, not through force or fantasy, but through magnetism and truth.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Robyn and I am from Brooklyn, NY, I am now 10 years deep in Tampa, Florida. Officially a Floridian! I am a Chef, I love to cook mostly soul food and Spanish food. I love artsy things, and the vision that I have for the future is to step into creative writing and motivational speaking. My brand is ME. Right now, I am taking a short break from cooking as I finish my BS in Business Administration. I am recently promoted in my corporate job to Supervisor so I have a lot going on in my life. I rebranded my catering business from Robyn’s Sliced Kreations LLC to Brooklyn Bites! So look out for the relaunch coming 2026.
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What part of you has served its purpose and must now be released?
The part of me that believes I have to prove my worth to be loved. She’s the one who over explains, who waits for a text like it’ll decide her value, who holds space even when it costs her peace. She came from survival. From needing connection at any cost. But now? I know she is keeping me small, and constantly shrinking to fit in places I was never meant to fit in.
That part served me. She taught me loyalty, resilience, how to love deeply. But now it’s time to release her so I can grow into the version of me who says:
“I am worthy, even if they leave. I am whole, even when it hurts. I don’t chase, I attract what matches my truth.”
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Suffering taught me how to survive when there was no applause, no validation, and no certainty. Suffering taught me what success never could, that I can sit in the dark and not die. That I can be betrayed, abandoned, forgotten, and STILL wake up the next day with a heart that works. It showed me who I am when everything falls apart, raw, angry, grieving, but still standing.
Success never taught me that kind of strength!
Suffering taught me how to feel deeply, to love without guarantees, and to lose everything without losing myself.
Suffering broke the illusion that I needed to be perfect to be loved. It burned away the masks. What’s left is real. The real me.
Success may have built my confidence. But suffering built my soul and my resilience.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. Whom do you admire for their character, not their power?
I would say Robin Williams. Not for his fame or power, but because behind every laugh was a man who understood pain, and still chose to make others feel joy. That’s courage, and I loved that about him. He was one of my favorite actors and comedians.
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. If you knew you had 10 years left, what would you stop doing immediately?
If I had only 10 years left, I would stop waiting for people to choose me. I know now I don’t have time to audition for love, friendship, or worth. If they can’t see my value now, then that’s just their loss. I would also STOP negotiating with my intuition.
I already know who drains me. Who lies. Who loves me halfway. I would trust myself the first time I felt something off.
This one is big for me, I would stop replaying the past like it owes me closure! I ruminate so much and it causes me great anxiety and depression. I dislike that I do that. I know It won’t hit different the 100th time! I have to make peace with what hurt me and move where the light is.
Lastly, I would stop living like my soul is on layaway!
I would wear the outfit. Make the move. Write the book. Start the dang garden. I’ve got 10 years! I would make everyday count.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @rarobynselah
- Facebook: Ra Robyn Selah
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Robyn Leah Pratt
