About Mel
You are probably on this page because you want to learn more about me. But before I hit you with all the accomplishments, it's important to me that you know that the success you see now is decades in the making. Change doesn’t always come quickly, but change is possible.
I'm not going to lie, changing my life wasn't glamorous.
It was grueling.
At 41, I was unemployed, drowning in debt, and so overwhelmed that I could barely get out of bed. Then everything changed with one simple tool: The 5 Second Rule. It got me moving, one small step at a time, and led me here.
Now, 15 years later, I host one of the world's biggest podcasts, and my books have reached millions in over 66 languages. My work has changed billions of lives and can empower you too.
Over the years, I have learned that you don't need to be fearless or have a perfect plan. You just have to decide that where you are right now isn't where you want to be anymore.
I hope you use the tools on this website and the episodes that our team creates to help you make the changes you want to make in your career or your life.
Love,
In case no one else tells you, let me be the one to say:
I love you and I believe in you, and I believe in your ability to change your life.
Mel Robbins
Professional Bio
Mel Robbins is one of the most influential voices in life improvement, wellness, and modern media. She is the creator and host of The Mel Robbins Podcast, the most shared and followed podcast in the world, nominated for the first-ever Golden Globe Award for Best Podcast, and a global force with millions of weekly listeners across 193 countries. Robbins is also the author of The Let Them Theory, the chart‑topping, #1 selling book of 2025.
A powerhouse in podcasting and publishing, Robbins has amassed more than 40 million followers online and is celebrated globally for the life-changing impact of her work. The Wall Street Journal calls her a “billion-view podcaster,” and TIME Magazine says she gives millions of listeners “a reason to believe in themselves.” She is a TIME Woman of the Year honoree 2026 and a TIME 100 Creator recognized as one of the most influential digital voices of 2025.
Her books have been translated into 66 languages and include the #1 New York Times, #1 Amazon, #1 Audible, and #1 Sunday Times bestselling The Let Them Theory, which sold more than 10 million copies in its first 12 months and was named one of the Best Books of the Year by Amazon, Goodreads, Barnes & Noble, Audible, Books‑A‑Million, Publishers Weekly, Target, and Waterstones. It is on pace to become the most successful nonfiction book launch of all time. Robbins is also the author of the multimillion‑copy‑selling The 5 Second Rule, The High 5 Habit, and seven #1 audiobook releases on Audible.
USA Today calls Mel “a force to be reckoned with.” Her Boston‑based media company, 143 Studios, is an award‑winning production powerhouse that creates transformative, research‑backed podcasts, original series, online courses, brand partnerships, live events, journals, and professional development programs for partners including Starbucks, Ulta Beauty, JPMorgan Chase, LinkedIn, Headspace, and Audible. She is renowned for turning research into simple, practical tools people use immediately—bridging the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it.
The Mel Robbins Podcast is one of the most popular podcasts in the world. It was named the #1 most-followed show on Apple Podcasts, selected as one of the Best Podcasts of 2025 by Apple’s editorial team, and recognized as the third largest show globally by both Spotify and Apple Podcasts. It also had the #1 most‑shared episode of the year on both platforms and has won the industry’s most prestigious awards, including Webby, Signal, Spotify Creator, and iHeartPodcast Awards.
Robbins’ influence extends into consumer products with the launch of Pure Genius Protein, a market‑breaking 23g high‑quality protein shot and her first-ever consumer product—built with her signature philosophy: simple, science‑backed, and genuinely helpful.
Notable accolades for Robbins include being named to TIME Women of the Year as a leading force who is working toward a better, more equitable future, TIME 100 Creators as one of the most influential digital voices of 2025, USA Today Top Mindset & Performance Coaches in the World, one of the fifty most influential influencers on The Hollywood Reporter’s Creator A-List, and a Forbes 50 Over 50 Honoree.
