How Did Katrina Robertson Overcome Adversity in the American Justice System?

Katrina’s Inspiring Journey
Katrina Robertson on a Mission To Inspire with Shola Ajibade
In this episode of “Mission to Inspire,” Shola welcomes Katrina Robertson, a financial advisor, mother, and author, who shares her harrowing journey through the American justice system. Katrina discusses her experience as a juror in a murder trial that led to her facing contempt charges and a potential mistrial due to a juror misconduct complaint. She reveals how this ordeal coincided with personal challenges, including raising three adopted children from traumatic backgrounds. Katrina’s resilience shines through as she talks about writing her memoir, “Juror Number 11,” to process her experiences and inspire others. The episode also touches on Katrina’s love for coffee, the beach, and her preference for sunsets, revealing her personal side through a series of light-hearted questions.
Topics
 Katrina Robertson’s personal journey and resilience
 Her experience with the American justice system
 Her role as a financial advisor and author
 The challenges and triumphs of adoption and parenting
 The emotional and legal turmoil she faced
 The role of faith and resilience in overcoming challenges
 The impact of financial advising as a form of ministry
 Katrina’s advocacy for biblically responsible investing
 The importance of maintaining faith and authenticity
 Encouragement for listeners to persevere through adversity
Bio
Katrina Robertson is an inspiring individual who rose above life’s trials and adversity. Known as “Juror #11,” she faced immense challenges after serving on a murder trial jury, enduring contempt of court charges, months of trauma, the threat of jail, and substantial financial burdens. As an adoptive mother to children from traumatic backgrounds and an advocate for those marginalized in society, Katrina decided to turn her experiences into a book that shed light on her journey through the justice system and her heart-breaking situations with her children.
Her book became a #1 new release in multiple categories and won a gold medal in the Non-Fiction Book Awards through the Non-Fiction Author’s Association. It also became a finalist in the Memoirs and Autobiographies category of the International Book Awards. Katrina was humbled to see how her story inspired courage, selflessness, and steadfastness in others. She started to share her story on stage, offering indestructible hope rising from the ashes of tragedy.
Katrina calls Hot Springs, Arkansas, her home and holds a degree in accounting from Ouachita Baptist University. She has worked as an investment advisor for a local wealth management company since 2007, serving as their Chief Compliance Officer. In addition to her professional life, she has volunteered in various roles advocating for children in the foster care system, and she actively participates in her church and community. Katrina and her husband have adopted three boys, two from foster care and one as an adult, alongside their two biological children, further demonstrating her dedication to helping others.
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