What happens when a surgeon trades the operating room for a global speaking stage? Dr. Faith Robertson’s answer is nothing short of extraordinary. In this episode, Dr. Faith, founder of Speaking by Faith, dives deep into her transition from medicine to motivational speaking, her secrets for building multiple successful ventures (including a skincare line!), and the importance of having “corner people” in your life. You’ll hear her candid stories about navigating career changes, embracing faith-driven decisions, and creating a legacy rooted in empowering women. Prepare to be inspired by Dr. Faith’s infectious energy and practical advice on achieving clarity, focus, and momentum in your own life! This episode is packed with gems for anyone looking to unlock their potential and step into their purpose.
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The Power Of Faith & Focus: Dr. Faith Robertson’s Inspiring Career Reinvention
A Conversation With Dr. Faith Robertson
We had the absolute honor of interviewing and speaking with Dr. Faith Oliver. Dr. Faith Oliver is an oral surgeon. The total name is oral maxillofacial surgeon. She trained and practiced for many years, and then made a boss leap. She has her own skincare line. She’s also a wildly successful speaker and coach. She filled up our plates, cups, and cupboard with so much information, inspiration, and prayer. We have so much to share, but before we get into it, Sylvia, she also talked about how a part of her journey was being in a valley and being in her valley. I wanted to see what that means to you. How did that resonate? How’d that land in any examples in your life?
I was so moved by so many of the things that she shared. When we talk about valley moments, we have all had valley moments. I think back to the time when I was applying to medical school. I applied to 30 schools, and I ended up with maybe 1 or 2 interviews. As Spirit would have it, one of those interviews was Georgetown. The rest is history. I met you ladies. My life has forever changed, having gone to Georgetown.
The part that I have learned over the years, as far as when you have those valley moments, is to keep moving forward. Know what your goal is. I wanted to be a physician by hook or crook somewhere in the United States. I stayed true to that goal. Dr. Faith talked about staying focused on knowing your why. Valleys come. What about you?
Probably the biggest valley for me has been since COVID. I was moving down towards the valley prior to that in terms of career-wise. I am in OB-GYN, delivering babies for 25-plus years if you count residency from day 1. I loved that aspect of what I was doing, but the lifestyle, sleepless nights, staying in the office until 6:00 or 7:00 to complete charts, and getting in my car crying.
I told my husband, “I can’t do it anymore.” He says, “Do you mean it’s not what you want to do?” I said, “No, I can’t. I physically cannot keep up with this lifestyle. I know that I need to be mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually healthy,” and all the things that I knew that I had told patients for years, but I wasn’t practicing myself. That was a valley for me, trying to figure out, “What is my way out?” while still maintaining the aspect of educating women and helping women in women’s healthcare, which I’m truly passionate about and I feel like I’m gifted in, and finding another way. There was a coach that I ran across. It was a webinar. We talk about coaching in this episode.
What’s the name of your coaching program?
My coaching business is HEALTHSTYLE. It’s a way of identifying the best in you and helping to nurture your mental and physical health, and all those things, because it all goes together. You can’t work on one aspect of your life. I’ve been doing that. I feel like I’m on the other side of that valley. As to what you said and, certainly, what Dr. Faith says over and over again, it is knowing your why. I truly believe, as she believes, that God gives you that why, but it’s a matter of you responding to it and saying yes to it. That’s when I think the doors start to open. That’s what happened for me.
In the spirit of transparency, because we are transparent here on the show, I need to add something to my valley. Certainly, when I first finished residency, that was a valley period. Truthfully, it may have been a valley decade. When I first started practicing, it was that constant feeling of, “Is this all there is? I need to do this for another 30 years to pay back all this money that I borrowed to become a physician.” There was a lot of hand-wringing, tears, consternation, and job changes. In every girl’s trip, I was like, “This is it. I’m getting this job. I interviewed with this.” In the next girl trip, I’d be like, “That didn’t work out so well.”
You learn from every step.
There can be valley decades career-wise. I want people to remember that it does improve. It is about, as Dr. Faith is going to talk about, staying focused on your why, knowing who’s in your corner, and having corner people.
That part. We can’t wait. Without further ado, we would love for you to stay on and read about all that Dr. Faith has shared with us. We hope that you’re truly as inspired as we are.
This is the moment we’ve been waiting for. We are so excited to have Dr. Faith Oliver with us, better known as Dr. Faith to all of you out there. As I said in the introduction, I can’t contain my excitement for having her here with us and sharing all the beautiful insights that she has from life in general, her faith, and all the tremendous accomplishments. We’ll get right into it so I don’t waste any time, so we have time to dive into all aspects of what it’s like being Dr. Faith. Welcome.
Thank you, beautiful ladies, for having me. I’m so excited to be here.
Southern Hospitality: Dr. Faith’s Texan Roots In D.C.
We are excited to have this conversation with you, Dr. Faith. I’ve heard a lot from Dr. Angela about you, so I know that our audience will be equally as excited. We’re going to get into things. Dr. Faith, are you a Texan?
Yes.
Can you share with us some of your insights on how being a Texan influenced your career path?
That’s interesting. I was born and raised in Dallas. You’re that Southern girl. You have that Southern hospitality. When I moved to DC for four years, that is when I realized I am so different. We have a different air about us. Moving into a different climate set me apart. We carry a different energy as Texans. That made me stand out in the crowd, so it was a good thing. They called me Big Tex.
Tell us what part of life was that. Undergrad?
Yes. I did my residency at Howard Hospital. It was a culture shock for me as well, but being a Texan, you go with the flow.
Tell me why it was a culture shock. I’m from Los Angeles. Certainly, going to DC for me was life-changing. I love the district. When I think of Texas, it’s a different part of the world, in my humble opinion. I love you, but it’s very different. Tell us about your culture shock going to the district, to the DC.
One of the main things was me using public transportation so much in DC. I would get on the public transportation and be like, “Good morning.” People are like, “What’s up with her?”
Nobody wants to talk to you.
I learned quickly to contain my excitement. Everybody doesn’t want to tell you good morning. That was one of them. I moved into a male-dominated field. I was handling that gender bias even when I was in my residency. Being a female, being a Texan, and having this extra personality, they were like, “You are different.” I owned it. I never dumbed it down or watered it down. It was none of that. This is what you get.
Let’s peel it back a little bit. You’re in DC for your oral maxillofacial surgery residency, correct?
Yes.
Back when you were in Texas as a little girl, did you always know you wanted to go into dentistry? Did you always know you wanted to be an oral maxillofacial surgeon? What was it like growing up? What were your desires or your dreams?
From Caretaker To Surgeon: Discovering Her Dental Destiny
I’m a natural caretaker, so I knew that I would be in healthcare in some form or fashion. Nursing, I didn’t know. My older brother was a general dentist. I was in high school. He opened his office. My mom said, “I need you to go up there and help him answer the phone.” That is how I got exposed to dentistry. I knew I loved it.
I went to dental school, but then I saw that I was gravitating to surgery. I was hanging out in the surgery clinic. I was doing way more than I was required to do. I wanted to be in there with the residents. Mind you, this is a White male-dominated field. Back then, there were only 1 or 2 Black female oral surgeons in the country. I had one instructor who said, “You have a gift in this. You are naturally gifted with your hands. If you pursue it, I’ll get behind you and I’ll help you.” Fear and intimidation set in, but you only need one person who believes in you. He did exactly what he said he would do. I started that journey. I got accepted, and the rest is history.
Dr. Faith, what was his name?
Dr. Roger Alexander at Baylor College of Dentistry. I will never forget him. I owe him. The destiny walk that I was on was because he pushed me. He saw me first, then he believed in me, and then he pushed me. Every time we’re going to another level, you’re always going to need that who. He was my who at that time in my life.
I love that.
I love that.
That is such a reminder, too. It takes that one person who believes in you. Sometimes, it’s that one person who does not necessarily believe your dream, but plants that dream because you may not even recognize that that’s something that you have an affinity for or you’re gifted in. It’s that one person who can point that out for you. What a blessing. That’s awesome.
That’s so true.
You are a natural speaker. How did you make the leap from being an oral surgeon to being an entrepreneur and speaker?
Divine Direction: The Leap From Surgery to Entrepreneurship
It’s so beautiful that you call it a leap. I feel like I fell off a cliff. It was not pretty. I have always had an affinity for seeing women win because I went through so much with the profession that I was in. I was always speaking into the lives of women when I was in practice. God told me, “After twenty years of practice, it’s time to let it go.” I was like, “Let what go? What are you talking about? Let go of what?”
It was not an easy transition for me. I always loved it, but I was secure in my practice. This is twenty years. I’m good at it, I’m loving it, it’s paying the bills, and the checks are coming in, but God gave me a command. He said, “Go,” and I ignored him. I was like, “Surely, you’re not talking to me.” God will shake things up until he gets your undivided attention, and he did that with me.
Dr. Faith, how uncomfortable were you before you let go?
I was comfortable before he said, “Go,” but a series of events happened. I was a specialist. When patients came to me, I didn’t have to sell them a treatment plan because I was the end of the road. You were sent to me because you need a certain procedure. Patients started canceling. Insurances started denying my claims.
My right-hand girl, who had been with me for fifteen years, decided she wanted to go and be a dental assistant. The roof started leaking. It leaked on my $25,000 X-ray machine before the foundation shifted. This is natural, but it is spiritual. A crack ran through the floor, up the wall, and then the landlord went up on the rent. This is in a span of about eight weeks. I was sitting on the floor in my office. Patients had canceled, and I sent my staff home. I sat on the floor and said, “God, I hear you.”
That day, I came home with tears in my eyes. I told my husband, “Baby, God is telling me to close my practice. I don’t have a retirement plan. I still have debt I have to pay off. I don’t have a plan, but I know I heard God.” He said, “Baby, if God said to close it, then I got it.” That was years ago, and he still got it. Who you connect with on your journey in life is crucial. As long as they know that you hear from God, you can work this thing out. I closed my practice. I put everything in a 10×20 storage. My husband closed that storage, and I had a full-blown meltdown right there. That’s when the grieving process started.
There are many things that you said to unpack here. That was a few years ago. That’s crazy. I feel like you’ve been doing this for fifteen years, your career in speaking and changing the lives of other women. I also know there was a point where you developed your skincare line. You’ve always had an affinity to do makeovers and makeup. You did one of mine for some of the pictures I still use out there. You’ve taken so many leaps along the way, and for you to say it was a few years ago, I can’t believe you’ve done so much in that small amount of time. What came first? After the breakdown and after the storage door came down, what did it look like? What was the next step?
Grieving & Guidance: Building A New Vision After Loss
It looked like grief. Anytime you are separated from something that has been a part of you, be it a relationship or a career, there’s a grieving process that goes with that. There was also a process of doubt. There was a process of fear. I was like, “Did I miss God? What is my next step?” God only gives you a command. He doesn’t give you a blueprint. He’s like, “Do you believe me enough to go on a command?” That’s all I had.
Anytime you're separated from something that's been a part of you—be it a relationship or a career—there's a grieving process that goes with it. Share on XDuring that process, and I call it my valley experience, that is when God started to download, “This is what I want you to do next. I want you to write this book. I want you to do this.” That’s where the plan came from in the valley. After that, that’s when He said, “I want you to get a coaching certificate for this and a coaching certificate for that.” It was one after the other. I didn’t quite understand it, but now I do, because it all packages together to do what I’m doing for women. That’s how it all played out. I had to get a coach to help me get my focus, my clarity, and my momentum.
Can you speak to that? I’m traveling along a path that’s somewhat similar to yours, but many steps behind. I never realized the value of a coach. We both trained in the medical field, so you understand the value of professors and attendings who are teaching you. In terms of doing something like coaching, can you give some insight into how valuable that is as a coach and a speaker yourself to have someone who’s still doing that for you?
The Power Of Mentorship: Finding The Right Coach For Your Calling
Absolutely. I’m going to use them interchangeably, coaching and mentorship. I am a believer in mentorship from somebody who has walked the journey that can teach you and save you time, energy, and money. I sought a coach because I had all this in me for women, but I didn’t know how to put it together. Even when I was in practice, I wrote out a coaching program and put it away because I didn’t know the next step. I got a coach who walked me through the process of how to get what was in me out there.
Somebody who has walked the journey can teach you and save you time, energy, and money. Share on XDr. Faith, I have one question. How did you select a coach? If I Google coach, there are so many people selling so much stuff. How do you weed through to figure out the right person?
That is such a good question because I did have some coaches who did not speak to me. They were very scripted. I don’t live a scripted life, so it didn’t work out. That’s a very valid question. This particular coach, I saw him online, and it was advertising social media. I was like, “I’m out here, so I need a social media presence.” That is how I chose him, but I got so much more.
The social media drew me in, but once I got into the year-long program, I got everything I needed, even to launch my skincare line, launch the coaching program, and build up the confidence that you need to do the things that we are called to do. All of that was poured into me, and it has been nonstop ever since. Even the conferences that I do were born out of the coaching program. You only need that one. A lot of times, we pray, “How do I do this? What do I need to do?” We need to pray, “Who is that person that I need to connect to that’s going to show me the how and teach me the what?” That’s it.
Can you give us some insight into how your medical background informed your approach to business and coaching?
Yes. God is so strategic. I’m a caretaker by nature. Being a surgeon, you have to be very precise. You ladies know that. I have that same mentality when I’m coaching my women. I’m extremely precise. I’m objective and subjective. I do an assessment. I have a plan. I still cut. I say, “I cut with a different blade.” I cut with the word of God. I cut with the advice that I give them. I cut with them, taking them through a healing process. It is surgery because that’s where the healing comes from. I have that same surgical mentality in my coaching program.
Prioritizing Peace: Juggling Marriage, Motherhood & Ministry
Certainly, you’re a wife, a mother, and an entrepreneur. How do you balance all of your responsibilities?
I used to believe that there was such a thing as work-life balance, that all things are equal when they’re balanced. That does not exist. The way I do it is by priority. What’s my priority? My home is my first ministry. My husband, my child, and my home are my priorities. I am keeping it conducive to peace and all of that. Taking care of my home is a priority for me. With the things that God has called me to do, I can prioritize those as well, but I start at home. Nothing is balanced. Nothing is balanced. It’s prioritized. Things are all over the place, but I know my priorities. I don’t have any balance at all.
I would imagine you have helped in various areas of your life as well. You mentioned having a coach. Are there other areas where you seek assistance?
Absolutely. I was doing a talk on destiny helpers. There’s no way that we can succeed in the big things that God has called us to do without destiny helpers. Those are the seed source. Meaning, they want to get behind you financially, be a blessing to you, and say, “I’m supporting what you do.” Those are the wise counsel, coaches and mentors, and people that you can depend on. I gave them eight different destiny helpers. We need those.
There's no way that we can succeed in the big things God has called us to do without destiny helpers. Share on XI have that in the form of coaching and mentoring. I got a business and financial coach not long ago because I started another journey. It’s all in alignment. We need that. I pray that God sends you all the destiny helpers that you need. I pray God sends you the wise counsel or the seed source that wants to bless you and get behind you. We need that.
Amen.
Corner People: Your Unwavering Support System for Success
We accept those prayers. Amen. You’ve got the support. You’ve got the family support. What other support systems have been crucial in your journey at whatever point?
When you said family support, I went, “What?” My immediate family, yes.
That’s what I know of.
Sometimes, family members don’t understand the boss leap. They don’t understand that. They don’t necessarily get behind it. I do have support from my immediate family, the destiny helpers, the prayer warriors, the people that I can depend on, the wise counsel, and the people that surround me. That’s a very small group. You have to be careful who you invite into your success journey.
I call it the difference between a circle and a corner. A circle is a revolving door. People are going to come in and out of your circle. It’s going to change size. It’s going to be a big circle and a small circle. They’re going to come and go. You have to be mindful of who’s in your corner, because your corner is never going to change. It’s going to be 90 degrees. Any corner you look at is static.
That corner is your support system. They don’t judge you. Whatever you’re doing, I’m behind it. Let me take some weight off of you. Let me carry a load for you. Let me do something for you. It’s that cornering. Once you identify your corner, and it may only be 2 or 3 people, that’s who you nurture, take care of, and pour into, because that is who’s feeding you. You’ve got to know your corner. The way we get confused is that we expect corner treatment from circle people. That’s why we end up disappointed.
Faith, you’re preaching. You’re hitting a little too close to home. I need you to back off.
What I heard, I feel, is important for people, especially those who are doing things outside their comfort zone or making boss leaps. The people in your corner may not fully understand the concept of what you’re doing, and may never truly understand what you’re doing. It’s not about them having a full understanding. It’s them supporting you because they know what you are doing. You have a purpose, and you are doing positive things out there. It’s not necessarily a matter of them having to completely understand because no one will truly understand your dream except you.
If I could add on, I watched Creed 2 for the second time, or maybe more than twice, but that’s for another conversation. We think of the corner man as the person who, if you’re doing great, he’s like, “Great. Keep jabbing. You got him on the ropes.” If you’re not doing great, the corner person says, “I want you to remember who’s the greatest.” They tell you, “Why don’t you pivot to do it in this direction?” I love the concept of a corner person. Thank you.
You can love your circle, but don’t get emotionally invested in your circle because it’s a revolving door. That corner, they got you.
I told you. There are lots of pearls. We’ve come from you’re an oral maxillofacial surgeon and your skincare line. You’re doing your coaching and certificates, and that’s advancing you to this wildly successful speaking career. You’ve got Speaking by Faith Global Enterprises. Am I correct?
Speaking by Faith Global, LLC.
Tell us about the creation of that. I call it an empire because there are so many things that you’re doing. Tell us about that.
I receive that. Thank you so much. That is the umbrella company that houses all of the things that I do. It’s almost like an octopus. I do have a lot of things out there. That is the parent company that houses everything from a business standpoint. I had to package things and put them in a house. Dr. Faith Global is the house that has all these rooms in it where I move around and do what I do.
Unstoppable Vision: Launching The Elevation Now Conference
Let me go a step further, then. What I’ve seen is the impact of the conference that you’re doing, Unstoppable. Am I correct in saying you’re going on your 2nd or 3rd year?
This is the third one.
Tell us about the vision and impact from the onset. Tell us about the entire experience.
I will. It was born out of my coaching program. That is an eight-week one-on-one session that I do with my ladies. It’s called Elevation N.O.W. Life Transformation Program. The N.O.W. stands for No Opportunity Wasted. God said, “You’re doing great with the coaching program, but I need you to take it to a broader audience.” That is how the in-person events started. I did my first one a couple of years ago. It was Elevation N.O.W.: The Gathering. The second one was Elevation N.O.W.: Unstoppable. This one is Elevation N.O.W.: Access Granted. It is on October 24th and 25th, 2025.
In Dallas, Texas.
It’s going to be in Grand Prairie, but in the DFW area.
Can anyone register?
Yes. They can register at Elevation-NOW.com. They can see all the speakers. They can book their rooms and things of that nature on that same site.
I knew it would be short and sweet. You work with women, it sounds like, pretty much exclusively. What advice do you have for women who are looking for that space in their life to make the leap to the next opportunity, whether it’s starting their own business or finding their dream occupation?
Prayer, and be very mindful of not listening to too many opinions of other people. Sometimes, people who are not doing anything can tell you what you should be doing. You have to be careful of the outside advice that comes in. Coaching and mentorship, because there are four elements that you have to have if you’re going to succeed in any area of your life. That is clarity, focus, momentum, and accountability. That’s with anything that you are doing. I don’t care if you’re trying to lose weight. You need those four pillars.
I would ask her, “Do you have clarity on what you are supposed to be doing?” Sometimes, we’re doing the things that we think we’re supposed to be doing because we’re getting paid for it. Were you made to do that? Do you have clarity on what you’re supposed to be doing? Stay focused. Get some momentum behind you and accountability to keep you going.
How about this? How about for the woman who says, “I don’t have clarity. I have no idea. I know I should be doing something different.” What advice do you have for her?
“Connect with me and hire me as your coach.” She’s like, “I’m going to get some clarity?” I’ll be like, “Yes. We’ll get rid of all that confusion.” That’s the advice I want to give her.
I love it. That’s very good.
You are doing so many things from where you started in dentistry to where you are with speaking and your various other entrepreneurial pursuits. What do you hope your legacy will be?
Legacy & Love: Staying Married, Spiritually Sound, & Satisfied
My daughter turned 16, but she’s so mature for a 16-year-old. She already has that entrepreneurial spirit because she has seen me and her dad. She’s very gifted. I’m pouring into her and cultivating her gifts. I’m not even pushing her into healthcare. I’m so glad she doesn’t want to be in healthcare because that’s a different kind of beast. Cultivating her gifts and pouring into her is key for me. I’m letting her be her.
You’ve done so much in this short span of life, and then have so much more to give. Looking back at this moment in time, what accomplishments are you most proud of?
That I stayed married. The enemy came after our marriage like crazy, so the fact that we have been married 25 years and still in love, still dating, and still having fun is an accomplishment to be proud of. People don’t stay together for 25 years. They don’t stay together for 25 months. For me, that’s a personal accomplishment that I’m proud of.
You receive accolades, awards, and all of that throughout your journey. I appreciate that people see me, but I want to please God. Whatever that looks like, I want to please God. If somebody sees me and honors that, I’m grateful. My biggest accomplishment is that God and I are like this. The book, My Father Calls Me Butterfly, talks about the relationship that I have with God. That’s a major accomplishment to be in a space that’s spiritually sound, and you know who you are in Him. That’s a win.
We don’t often dive into relationships on our show. I ask all of my patients this, patients who’ve been married 45 to 50 years. I’m like, “How does one stay married that long?”
Can I add a caveat there?
Yeah.
Yes.
How does one stay married that long and still find joy in the marriage?
I’m a novice. I’m a married lady here, so thank you, Angela, for that nuance.
It starts with you finding joy in yourself. Your happiness and your peace are your responsibility. I had to learn that. I give a testimony of my going through this bitter season in my marriage, where I thought my husband had to fix me because he’s the one who broke me, but that’s not his responsibility. I can’t hire him for a job that he’s not capable of doing.
It starts with you doing the inner work. Your joy that you have inside emanates around your house and your relationships. We laugh a lot in my marriage. We are silly. We wake up laughing. We go to bed laughing. We laugh at each other. It is keeping that fun and that laughter. The same thing that it did to catch him, you’ve got to keep doing that. What you wore when you were dating him, you better put those short dresses on and those heels and do what you do.
Women forget that. We forget to date our husbands. We forget to be flirty. We forget to be needy because we are so professional and so strong. Men don’t want to be married to the surgeon. My husband told me, “You’re the boss at the office, but don’t bring that here.” We have to be needy and fun, depend on them, and make them feel like the king that you want them to be. That’s your job. Whether he’s doing it right or not, you still treat him like the king that you want him to be, and God will turn him into that. There are layers to it.
You’ve got to select the right king first, right?
That’s part of it.
We’ll stop this here.
The king will select you because you are a wife before you get married. He who findeth a wife, findeth a good thing. He will find you like Boaz found Ruth. He will find you. Be that wife. Your king will find you. When we start searching for them, it’s out of order.
Faith, we’ve already talked about how you’ve been preaching throughout the whole 40-minute conversation. I’m going to need you to stop for one moment.
The energy on here is like talking to girlfriends. I love it. Everything we’re talking about, I love that, too.
As it should be.
Thank you.
Holistic Wellness: Self-Care & Fueling Your Purpose
You’ve done so many amazing things that we’ve heard about. You can share them with others. We know about the conference, but any upcoming projects, goals, and dreams that you’re excited about that you’d like to share?
Absolutely. Before this amazing interview with you ladies, I was on a call with another who that I had been praying for. I have to give you that story. I have a private Facebook group called Women of Worth, and I invite ladies to join it.
One lady who joined DMed me. She said, “I love what you’re doing with women, but I want to know who Faith is.” She’s a Caucasian lady. My prayer has been that God expand my territory so that I can work with women of different backgrounds, races, and all of that, so I said, “Sure, let’s jump on a Zoom.”
By the end of the Zoom, we were both crying, and I’ll tell you why. I have been praying, “God, who is my who for my next level as far as income and expansion?” By the end of the Zoom, I told her, “I’ve been praying for you,” and she started to cry. She said, “I’ve been waiting for you to show up.” We made this awesome connection.
I joined her business, and it’s our bond, which is an all-plant-based company. I’m loving it. She is my business and financial coach. Medically, when I went and got my physical, my doctor had the nerve to tell me with high blood pressure medicine. He said, “I need you to lose fifteen pounds.” BMI, who created that? He said I needed to lose fifteen pounds, and he wrote me a prescription for cholesterol medicine that I have to take. The devil is a whole lot. It was joining forces with her and being exposed to these products that I can put something better in my body and in my home.
We had a meeting where I could bring in other partners. That is my next endeavor to show people and show ladies how to get healthier and then how to get wealthier as another stream of income. I love it because it’s a product that I don’t have to sell because I’m not a salesman, but I’m going to tell you about it. You could make the decision on your own. We had a great meeting. I brought on some more partners, and I’m excited about it. I needed it. What I was doing was not working for me, so I needed a change. I wanted more, and I’m getting that through our God. He sent me a who.
Dr. Faith, you gave us some more nuggets as far as you went to your doctor, which I love. You had a conversation with him or her, and they had a treatment plan for you. You’re starting on that one, but you are also augmenting it with things that work specifically for you. I’m happy to hear that. The other part of it is, imagine you’re going to go back to your doctor to ensure that these new steps that you’re taking are working, and then tweak them again moving forward. You’re starting to talk about self-care and the things that you were doing. Can you share with us more about some of your self-care practices?
Absolutely. Solitude is one of them. You have to be comfortable spending time by yourself, whether that’s in prayer, meditation, doing some deep breathing, or doing nothing. Solitude is where you gain your peace and become centered with yourself. I love to read. I love reading books that feed my spirit. Not any kind of novels, like romance novels and things of that nature, but if it feeds my spirit and makes me a better me, I love to read.
I love to sleep. I get my rest. As busy women, we don’t think, “I’ll get a couple of hours’ sleep.” I go to bed at the same time and I get up at the same time. My body is structured to get rest. That is self-care. I say no, and I stand on my no. I don’t go places that I don’t want to go. I don’t do things that I don’t want to do. I used to. I’m a recovered people pleaser, so I used to, but I set hard boundaries. I put myself first on my to-do list because everything else is better when I’m better.
That’s very good.
I love it.
That sounds like an excellent self-care regimen. Being around you is like the Energizer Bunny. You have an unending amount of energy. I know that’s not always the case when you’re working hard. In terms of continuing to pour into your programs and, for example, the conference that’s coming up, anything else that you do to stay energized through all of that? It sounds like a self-care regimen is certainly a big part of that.
Energized By Purpose: Fueling The Fire And Facing Adversity
I stay focused on my why. It is not an easy feat what I’m doing and what you ladies are doing. Transitioning out of practice and things of that nature is not easy. You get those bumps, bruises, and setbacks. The enemy will tell you, “See? You should have stayed in practice. You would have the money to do that if you stayed.” You get that.
I hear that.
It’s real. You have to keep your mind focused on your why. It’s not about you. It’s never about you. Somebody is hanging on your yes. Somebody is hanging on your obedience. When you take yourself out of the equation, that fuels you to say, “A sister needs me.” Somebody may be thinking about suicide if you don’t open your mouth.
Keep your mind focused on your why. It's not about you; it's never about you. Someone is depending on you. Share on XYou have to take yourself out of the equation and do it unto God and His people. That’s what keeps me going. Even when people are treating you badly or running your name through the mud, you have to rise above that stuff. You’ve got to rise above it. It is not easy. I’ve shed some tears. This cost me. People don’t realize the cost of your yes. Think about the cost of your yes. You’ve gone too far.
I love that. That is a great insight. You led me to another question I have for you in terms of women supporting women, the sisterhood that we have. Any advice that you have for us or others in trying to support women who are doing such positive things in our community? Anything that you would advise?
Absolutely. When I did the private Facebook group. W.O.W., Women of Worth, God told me to create what I want to see. I want to see women showing up for other women. That is the environment that I create in that group. The advice that I would give is to see your sister and see yourself in her. Treat her the way you would want life to treat you.
I’m no bigger and no better than anybody. I want to see you win. What can I do to add value to what you’re doing? Lead with value. That’s a big key point that I would want women to see when they’re supporting other women. What can I do for you? How can I help you grow? We’re all going up together. There’s no competition when you’re staying in your lane. There’s no competition when you’re staying in your calling. Stay in your lane, so we can all run the race together and all win. Those are some of the advice that I would give women in supporting other women.
Dr. Faith, thank you so much for sharing your journey with our audience here on the show. Where can people find you? How can they follow you, please?
On Facebook, I am Faith Robertson (Dr. Faith). I love getting friends on social media, and I love inviting women into the private Facebook group. Send a request to join W.O.W., Women of Worth. They can follow me @SpeakingByFaith on Instagram. They can follow me @DrFaithUnlimited on Instagram. I’m so open. When I do a podcast, I will put my cell number out there. The reason I will do that is because most of the people won’t use it anyway, but I’ll put my cell number out there.
If anyone needs a coach, they need help. They need clarity. They need focus. They need to heal from past traumas. Text me (682) 600-5427. That’s an open line that comes to me. I do not mind people reaching out to me. They can DM me. They can go into Facebook Messenger. Get access to me. I’m out there. They can find me. I’m open, and I want to help. God snatched me out of practice to do this, so I’m serious about it.
I am here to say that you are completely open, honest, and sincere. What you say is what you mean. We are so grateful that you joined us, Faith. You may get a DM from somebody you know to join Women of Worth. I love all that you had to share with us. We would love to have you back in the future. Thank you for your inspiring words. If you have anything that you’d like to add here at the end. Otherwise, we want to wish you the best on the rest of your endeavors this 2025 and into the future.
Thank you. This was an amazing encounter. This was more than a show. This was an encounter with two beautiful souls that God is using to magnify people’s stories. Thank you for creating this platform for people like me to be open, honest, and transparent, so that when you show it, maybe someone is inspired. I appreciate you, ladies, for taking the boss leap. Keep going. I’m rooting for you.
Thank you so much, Dr. Faith. I’m moved and so grateful that we can have this moment. We want to have you back again so that we can talk about some of your other endeavors. As Unstoppable comes, we’d love to have you again. Sincerely, thank you.
Thank you. I appreciate you both.
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Angela, we have had a conversation with Dr. Faith Robertson. She has left us with so many gems and actionable information. What were your takeaways?
There are so many that I knew we would get from her. She has always been inspiring to me. One was destiny helpers. I like the concept of having people who are helping along the way in your journey. Particularly as an entrepreneur, you have to either employ or accept the help of those who believe in your mission and may offer their help, whether it’s financial or physical in terms of logistics. Destiny helpers, I liked that idea, and I need more of those.
We always talk about how people in your circle are your circle of friends, but her concept was that people will fall out of that circle. It’s constantly revolving. It is having someone in your corner. It is having those people who are always in your corner because they’re going to be constant. I have my corner people. You have to bring up Michael B. Jordan from Creed. It almost took me completely off topic.
The corner man is hyping you up when you’re doing great, but also reminding you of the things that will help you when you’re not doing so good. It has those corner people. You have always been my corner woman. There are so many other things that resonated with me, but those are the ones that I can recount. How about you?
Who’s in your corner? We talked about staying focused on your journey. We don’t often get into relationship advice, but dating your husband and knowing that your king or your person will find you landed for me. There’s also the importance of solitude. Our sister friend of the show, Dr. Leah Matthews, talked about silence and having peace. Here is Dr. Faith Robertson talking about solitude to gain your peace, whether it’s prayer or meditation. Those are powerful instructions for the way we live in this day and age.
Agreed. I love that concept so much that we have to ponder on and think about it for the remainder of the week. We hope that as readers, you gained something from our show. We are very grateful for your coming in and joining us in our conversations. We would love for you to like, join, subscribe, and share the show with somebody that you think might find it valuable. We are open to your ideas. Certainly, anything that you’d like to hear us speak about, we would love to know that. We appreciate it. Until we meet again, may you be well.
May you be well.
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- @DrFaithUnlimited on Instagram
- My Father Calls Me Butterfly
About Dr. Faith Robertson
Dr. Faith brings a unique and enriching perspective on entrepreneurship, leadership, and the complexities of life itself. Known for her dynamic speaking style and extensive experience, she captivates audiences through compelling storytelling and practical insights.
Her presentations resonate with a diverse audience, including aspiring entrepreneurs, industry professionals, and corporate teams. Dr. Faith inspires attendees not only to pursue their goals but also to excel in their endeavors with confidence and purpose. With her engaging approach, she equips listeners with the tools and mindset needed to navigate challenges and seize opportunities in their personal and professional lives.
Through her work, Dr. Faith fosters a supportive environment where ideas flourish and innovation thrives, making her a sought-after speaker and mentor in the entrepreneurial community. Whether discussing the latest trends in business or sharing her personal journey, Dr. Faith leaves a lasting impact on everyone she encounters.