Roots and Reflections: Celebrating Sixty Years of Life and Learning with the Robin Twins

Celebrating a milestone birthday becomes a meaningful reflection on life, gratitude, and the people who shape our journey. Joined by her twin brother Mike, Dr. Michelle Robin looks back on six decades of lessons rooted in resilience, mentorship, and generosity. Together, they share how mentors, family values, and unexpected challenges helped transform a difficult childhood into lives centered on service and purpose. Their conversation highlights the lasting impact of guidance, the power of giving back, and how each season of life invites us to align more deeply with joy, growth, and meaningful contribution.  Key Takeaways:   Mentors can change the trajectory of life by helping us see possibilities beyond our current circumstances.  Difficult beginnings do not define our future when guidance, resilience, and support are present.  Generosity and kindness learned early often become lifelong values that shape how we serve others.  Life milestones create powerful opportunities to reflect, realign priorities, and choose intentional living.  True success is measured not only by achievement but by how we invest in and uplift the next generation.  About Mike Robin:  Mike Robin is a retired Healthcare Information Technology Executive. Mike spent over 30 years in the Healthcare Software industry working for Cerner Corporation, Healthcare IT Leaders and as an independent consultant before retiring in 2025.   Today Mike spends his time serving on two different not-for-profit boards, volunteering at local high schools and spending time with his grandchildren.   Mike serves at the Chairman of the Board for A Door of Hope. A Door of Hope equips Christian families to open their hearts and homes to children in foster care. A Door of Hope provides the training, support, and Christ-centered community families need to become foster parents.   Mike recently joined the board of directors for Michigan trade collective. The collective provides scholarships (Work Ethic Scholarship Program) to individuals pursuing training in skilled trades and partners with organizations like SkillsUSA to elevate the perception of vocational careers.   Mike also volunteers with the Citrus County Coalition for College and Careers. ‍‍The Citrus County Coalition for College & Careers is a nonprofit organization that works with community partners to support and provide resources that advance students' educational goals. Volunteers meet with students to help with post-secondary plans, including entry to Colleges & Universities, Career & Technical Schools, Military, and straight into careers.   In his free time, Mike enjoys playing golf, running a golf league and spending time with his seven grandchildren.    Connect with Mike Robin at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-robin-568aa94/   Connect with Dr. Michelle and Bayleigh at:  https://smallchangesbigshifts.com  [email protected]  https://www.linkedin.com/company/smallchangesbigshifts  https://www.facebook.com/SmallChangesBigShifts  https://www.instagram.com/smallchangesbigshiftsco    Thanks for listening!  Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.  Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!  Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.  Leave us an Apple Podcasts review  Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.