We recently had the chance to connect with Robyn Jedkins and have shared our conversation below.
Robyn, it’s always a pleasure to learn from you and your journey. Let’s start with a bit of a warmup: What are you being called to do now, that you may have been afraid of before?
Right now, I feel called to build something that is far bigger than me – theRUBY. I have felt over and over again that this wasn’t just my idea, but it was placed in my heart for a reason. With each step forward, I’ve had to surrender my fear and trust that if God called me to it, He’ll carry me through it. TheRUBY is no longer about what I can do – it’s about showing up with obedience and allowing Him to use me to serve other mothers in one of the most vulnerable, sacred seasons of their lives.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Being a mother of three, I understand the
challenges and joys of motherhood firsthand. My
journey through motherhood has provided me
with invaluable insights into the needs and
concerns of new mothers.
I conceived the idea for a luxury postnatal care
facility when I recognized a significant gap in the
market for high-quality postnatal services in
Houston. Inspired by my love for the finer things in
life and commitment to helping new mothers, I
envisioned a place where mothers could receive
comprehensive care in a luxurious and
supportive environment. My drive to provide a
unique and much-needed service to the
community has been the cornerstone of my
business venture.
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What was your earliest memory of feeling powerful?
My earliest memory of feeling powerful wasn’t one I remember myself. It’s a story my mom loves to tell. I was about 6 or 7 years old and I had asked her over and over again for something. She kept saying no, and finally she said, “the answer is no, and don’t ask me again”. I didn’t like that answer. So with my hands on my hips, I looked at her and said, “Rosa Parks didn’t give up. Martin Luther King didn’t give up. Why should I?”
She said in that moment, she knew exactly what kind of person I would be. I may not have had the right context for civil rights icons at age seven, but I did understand that persistence and standing up for something mattered. That moment, for me, planted a seed – that conviction, even in a small voice can be powerful. Honestly, that spirit still shows up in my life and in what I’m building now with the The Ruby.
Too bad I still didn’t get whatever it was that I wanted – ha!
What fear has held you back the most in your life?
I always love talking about fear! 2 Timothy 1:7 – God doesn’t give you the spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind. So many of us are walking around with ideas – big, beautiful, life changing ideas that never leave our hearts because we are afraid. Araid we’re not qualified. Afraid we’ll fail. Afraid people will laugh. I get it. But here is the truth: fear doesn’t mean the idea is wrong. fear often means the idea matters! But you have to start. Because someone is waiting on what you’ve been called to create.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. How do you differentiate between fads and real foundational shifts?
Fads chase attention. Foundation shifts answer a need.
A fad is something people do because it’s popular. A foundation shift is something people do because they can’t not – because the truth it carries is too real to ignore. Foundation shifts are quieter at first. They start with a deep need. A truth that keeps tugging at you, even when no one is talking about it yet.
That’s how the Ruby was for me. This came from watching women, friends, strangers on social media struggle (and sometimes in silence) after giving birth while the world moved on. I realized that we normalized pain and called it strength. Don’t get me wrong, a woman’s body was made to do this, but something in my spirit told me there is a better way to recover during postpartum. This is needed. Keep going.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: What will you regret not doing?
What I will regret is missing the moments that don’t come back – the tiny hands reaching for mine, the bedtime stories, the laughs, and even the chaos. I know how easy it is to be consumed by building something big, by the pressure of emails and deadlines and trying to create something lasting, but the truth is, nothing matter more than being fully present with my kids.
I don’t want them to grow up remembering the back of my phone. I want them to remember my eyes on them, my laughter with them, the way I showed up even when life was busy and full. I know I won’t be their everything forever, and that’s what makes this season so sacred. Their childhood won’t happen twice.
If I was a crier – I would totally drop a tear here, haha!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.therubypostnatal.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therubypostnatal/
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Mel B Photo
