How to Get What You Want Without Waiting to Be Chosen ft. Danielle Robay

: If you’ve been telling yourself you want more, but your actions haven’t caught up yet… this episode is your nudge to close that gap. In this week’s installment of the How to Get What You Want series, I’m joined by journalist, creator, and professional question-asker, the incomparable, Danielle Robay. This conversation is a masterclass in what happens when you stop waiting and start moving. We talk about the discipline of betting on yourself, the courage it takes to walk away from spaces that undervalue you, and why curiosity might be the most underrated success strategy there is. Danielle didn’t just hope for opportunity — she positioned herself for it, executed on it, and kept going even when the answer was no over and over again. Because the truth is, luck favors the woman who’s already moving. The one who put herself at the bus stop — prepared, decisive and ready to get on when the door opens. This episode is for you if… Your curiosity is pulling you in a new direction. You want to question everything. You need the reminder that luck favors the people who prepare, show up and take the shot. You say you want more yet you’re still negotiating with your comfort zone. You’re done romanticizing your potential and are ready to execute. You know you’re meant for more and you’re finally ready to move like it. You’re ready to stop fearing rejection and understand that trying is what creates momentum and success. Episode Links: Follow Danielle on Instagram: Follow Danielle on TikTok: Listen to Danielle’s Podcast Question Everything: Follow Danielle on Youtube: For everything else, check out Danielle’s Website: Sponsors: Quince: Visit quince.com/BALANCEDLES to get free shipping and 365-day returns. Nutrafol: For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to nutrafol.com and enter the promo code BALANCEDLES. RW Knudsen: With R.W. Knudsen, krush 100% of your day — morning, afternoon, evening and all the moments in between — with 100% juice and no added sugar. Pick up a bottle at your local grocery store today. ButcherBox: As an exclusive offer, new listeners can get their choice between organic ground beef, chicken breast or ground turkey in every box for a year, PLUS $20 off when you go to butcherbox.com/lucky . Connect with Les: Ready to apply what you hear?

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How to Get What You Want Without Waiting to Be Chosen ft. Danielle Robay is an episode from Balanced Black Girl Podcast by She's So Lucky.

This episode is 01:01:45 long.

This episode was published on Feb 17, 2026.

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