Robbie Steele Martin
Who is Robbie Steele Martin? One of our favorites in 365Dresses Facebook Group, daughter, sister, mother, friend, mentor, teacher, and motivator.
Robbie is native of Birmingham, Alabama, she is a product of the Birmingham School System, attending Ramsay Alternative High School. She received her Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center with Honors, and received her B.A. in Public Administration, cum laude, from Samford University. Proud wife of the late Verdel Martin, and adoring mom of two: Jonathan David age 15 and Kaitlyn Gwenneth age 13. After spending ten years as a litigation attorney, Robbie transitioned to the corporate world. Robbie spends her free time as what she calls “Chief Motivator” speaking to a variety youth and women’s groups. As one who is determined to leave everyone and everything better, she seeks opportunities to pour into others and empower them to fulfill their purpose. She is one of the Best- Selling co-authors of the Book – I am Woman. She also loves to inspire through the written word, so be on the lookout for her new blog, Heeling Hearts, which launches in later in 2018.
Robbie has been recognized with numerous awards for her leadership, character and philanthropy, but none are dearer to her than being named the first ever 2015 Junior Achievement Alumnus of the Year and having a scholarship named in her honor. The Robbie Steele Martin Scholarship is given to local Birmingham students involved in Junior Achievement.
Grateful to God for the many gifts and talents she had been blessed to have, she continuously reminds others that your race, your gender and your zip code do not define you. Hard –work, determination, perseverance, and tenacity will define you. She insists on moving forward regardless of the obstacles she faces and hope that her untiring pursuit of excellence is a light and beacon of hope to all who know her.
I believe Style is the ability to make a statement without uttering a single word.
Your style speaks before your mouth speaks.
