# Mel Robbins

> Mel Robbins is a bestselling author, award-winning podcast host, and one of the most-booked motivational speakers in the world. The creator of the 5 Second Rule and The Let Them Theory, she turned a near-bankruptcy crisis at 41 into a media empire with 40 million followers, a top-3 global podcast, and books translated into 65 languages. As CEO of 143 Studios, she produces content for corporate partners including Starbucks, JPMorgan Chase, and LinkedIn.

- **Role:** CEO at 143 Studios
- **Organizations:** 143 Studios, Pure Genius Protein
- **From:** Kansas City, Missouri, USA
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** BA in History, Film, and Women's Studies, Dartmouth College, Juris Doctor (JD), Boston College Law School
- **Known for:** TIME100 Creators list (2025), TIME Women of the Year (2026 Leadership Forum), iHeartRadio Award for Best Overall Host (2025)

## Career timeline

- **1994** — Graduated Boston College Law School with JD
- **1996** — Married Christopher Robbins; worked at Legal Aid Society in New York City as a public defender
- **2000s** — Served as CNN legal analyst covering high-profile trials
- **2010** — Published debut book Stop Saying You're Fine
- **2011** — Delivered TEDx talk at TEDxSF - 'How to Stop Screwing Yourself Over,' introducing the 5 Second Rule concept; now has 34 million views
- **2017** — Published The 5 Second Rule, becoming a multimillion-copy international bestseller
- **2017** — Published The 5 Second Journal companion workbook
- **2019** — Hosted The Mel Robbins Show (daytime TV, one season)
- **2021** — Published The High 5 Habit, another multimillion-copy bestseller
- **2022** — Launched The Mel Robbins Podcast
- **2023** — Forbes 50 Over 50 honoree; People's Choice Webby Award for Podcast
- **2024** — Published The Let Them Theory
- **2025** — Named TIME100 Creator; The Let Them Theory becomes #1 selling book of 2025 with 10 million copies in its first year; iHeartRadio Award for Best Overall Host; podcast ranks top 3 globally on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
- **2025** — Launched The Let Them Tour across 31 North American cities
- **2026** — Golden Globe nomination for Best Podcast; TIME Women of the Year Leadership Forum

## Achievements

- TIME100 Creators list (2025)
- TIME Women of the Year (2026 Leadership Forum)
- iHeartRadio Award for Best Overall Host (2025)
- Golden Globe nomination for Best Podcast (2026)
- Forbes 50 Over 50 (2023)
- People's Choice Webby Award - Podcast category (2023)
- Signal Award for Most Inspirational Podcast (2023)
- Gracie Award for Outstanding Host (2014)
- TEDx talk 'How to Stop Screwing Yourself Over' - 34 million views
- The Let Them Theory: #1 selling book of 2025, 10 million copies first year
- The Mel Robbins Podcast: top 3 globally on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
- 40 million followers across social media platforms
- Books translated into 65 languages
- Seven #1 audiobook releases on Audible
- 143 Studios partners include Starbucks, JPMorgan Chase, and LinkedIn

## Latest updates

- **2026-01** — Featured in TIME Magazine's 2026 Women of the Year Leadership Forum
- **2026-01** — Golden Globe nomination for Best Podcast for The Mel Robbins Podcast
- **2025-05** — Launched The Let Them Tour - 31 North American cities
- **2025-03** — Named to TIME100 Creators list
- **2025-02** — iHeartRadio Award for Best Overall Host
- **2025-01** — The Let Them Theory named #1 selling book of 2025; 10 million copies sold in first year
- **2025-01** — Podcast ranked top 15 in US and top 3 globally on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

## Links

- Website: https://www.melrobbins.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melrobbins/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/melrobbins
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@melrobbins
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melrobbins/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melrobbins/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melrobbins

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Last updated: 2026-06-01