# Lewis Howes

> Lewis Howes is a former professional athlete turned media entrepreneur, best known as the host of 'The School of Greatness' podcast - one of the world's top podcasts with over 500 million downloads. A three-time New York Times bestselling author, Howes transformed a career-ending wrist injury and a spell sleeping on his sister's couch into a multi-platform media empire spanning podcasts, books, television, and the Greatness Network. Recognized by the Obama White House as one of the top 100 entrepreneurs under 30, he has interviewed everyone from Tony Robbins to Alanis Morissette.

- **Role:** Host & Founder at The School of Greatness / Greatness Network
- **Organizations:** The School of Greatness, Greatness Network, SportsNetworker
- **From:** Delaware, Ohio, USA
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** Undergraduate, Principia College, Undergraduate, Capital University
- **Known for:** Three-time New York Times bestselling author, The School of Greatness podcast: 500M+ downloads, 1,000+ episodes, top 100 iTunes, NCAA Division III record: 418 receiving yards in a single game (2002)

## Career timeline

- **1983** — Born in Delaware, Ohio
- **2002** — Set NCAA Division III record: 17 receptions for 418 receiving yards in a single game
- **2004-2005** — Played professional Arena Football for Tennessee Valley Vipers; broke wrist two games in, ended career
- **2006-2007** — Played professional handball in Spain; competed on USA Men's National Handball Team
- **2008** — Founded SportsNetworker, a social media marketing firm for the sports industry
- **2009** — Recognized by President Obama's White House as one of top 100 entrepreneurs under 30
- **2013** — Launched The School of Greatness podcast
- **2015** — Published 'The School of Greatness' (NYT Bestseller)
- **2017** — Published 'The Mask of Masculinity' (NYT Bestseller)
- **2024** — Launched Greatness Network - a podcast and media network
- **2025-02** — Married actress Martha Higareda in Playa del Carmen, Mexico

## Achievements

- Three-time New York Times bestselling author
- The School of Greatness podcast: 500M+ downloads, 1,000+ episodes, top 100 iTunes
- NCAA Division III record: 418 receiving yards in a single game (2002)
- Two-sport All-American in football and handball
- Recognized by Obama White House as top 100 entrepreneurs under 30
- Details Magazine named him one of '5 Internet Gurus that can Make You Rich'
- Philanthropist of the Year award at Pencils of Promise gala
- 20M+ followers across all platforms
- Featured on Ellen, Good Morning America, The Today Show, ESPN, Sports Illustrated
- School of Greatness distributed on PBS television
- Launched Greatness Network in 2024

## Latest updates

- **2025-02** — Married actress Martha Higareda on February 8, 2025, in Playa del Carmen, Mexico
- **2025-01** — Expecting first child with wife Martha Higareda
- **2024-03** — Launched Greatness Network with first partner 'The Mindset Mentor' podcast by Rob Dial
- **2024-01** — Announced expansion of School of Greatness content across television, streaming, and live events

## Links

- Website: https://lewishowes.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lewishowes/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/LewisHowes
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lewishowes
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lewishowes/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lewis

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Last updated: 2026-06-01