Hello and welcome to The River Foundation Podcast! Today, we are joined by Robin Cooney, the Communications Specialist on the Marketing Team for the Family of Companies. She shares the story of her journey from an aspiring journalist to an important and enthusiastic First Southern team member.

Robin lives in Wilmore, KY, with her husband Drew. They enjoy hiking, camping, being outdoors, and playing card games.

Episode Highlights:

[0:20] Dan introduces us to Robin and sets the stage for her journey to working for the First Southern Family of Companies.

[1:07] Robin shares the story of how her dreams of being a "big-time journalist in New York City" led her to work in marketing for the Family of Companies.

[2:15] "God was humbling me, and just showing me what meant so much more." We learn about Robin's time at Asbury University and how she was shown a way that she had never considered before.

[4:33] Robin recounts how she worked for Go International, and how her time there opened the door to working with First Southern.

[7:30] "How do I be missional when I'm not traveling? How do I be missional when I'm not taking these exciting, great mission trips?" Robin discusses how she worked through her struggles to find fulfilling employment during the pandemic.

[9:10] On today, the one-year anniversary of Robin's first day working at First Southern, Robin reflects on some of the highlights of her professional and personal experience in the family so far.

[11:51] Robin closes the show by sharing advice on how new employees can become immersed in the community of First Southern.

Episode Resources:

Learn more about Go International: https://www.gointernational.org/