Mel Robbins is the creator and host of the award-winning The Mel Robbins Podcast, one of the most successful podcasts in the world, and a #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Let Them Theory. She's also the founder and CEO of the media production company 143 Studios. She has amassed 40 million followers online and is one of the most respected experts in mindset, life improvement, and behavior change. The Wall Street Journal calls her a “billion-view podcaster” and TIME Magazine says she gives millions of listeners around the globe “a reason to believe in themselves.”

Her books have been translated into 63 languages and include the #1 New York Times, #1 Amazon, #1 Audible, and #1 Sunday Times bestselling The Let Them Theory, which is the top selling book of 2025 according to Publisher’s Weekly, with 7 million copies sold within nine months of its release date. It is on pace to have the best non-fiction book launch of all time. She 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.” She is a global phenomenon in the publishing industry and podcasting. Her Boston-based media production company, 143 Studios, produces award-winning content, podcasts, events, audio series, online courses, journals, and books, along with professional development education forpartners likeStarbucks, Ulta Beauty, JP Morgan Chase, LinkedIn, Headspace, and Audible.

The Mel Robbins Podcast has won some of the most prestigious awards given to podcasts, including Webby, Signal Awards, and iHeart. It was also recognized as one of Apple Podcasts' Top Shared and Followed Shows of 2024 and 2023 and Spotify Top Global Shows of 2024. Notable accolades for Robbins include being named to Time 100 Most Influential Digital Voices of 2025, a Forbes 50 Over 50 Honoree, USA Today Top 5 Mindset & Performance Coaches in the World, and one of the fifty most influential influencers on The Hollywood Reporter’s Creator A-List in 2024.

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You’re not “just being realistic” - you’re rehearsing a reality that might not ever be real. 

Worrying, ruminating, trying to plan for every worst-case scenario… that all FEELS safe and productive. But doing it too much will exhaust you and hold you back. 

So make a plan for if everything goes wrong, then put it away.

Then ask yourself, “what if it all works out?”

You can’t argue with that question. 

Because just like you have no proof that everything will work out, you have no proof that it won’t.

So while you’re rehearsing for futures where it all goes wrong, rehearse for the ones where it all goes right.

There’s something about your unique DNA, your inner compass, your soul, that pulls you towards your dream.

Your dream is personal. It’s not meant to make sense to anyone else.

So if other people’s opinions are currently holding you back from pursuing the thing you’ve always wanted to pursue, the most important thing you can do is Let Them.

Let Them judge you.
Let Them misunderstand you.
Let Them worry that it might not work out.

Then say to yourself:
“Let Me walk in the direction of things that call to me.”
“Let Me do what matters to me.”
“Let me live the kind of life I want to live.”

Their doubt is theirs. Your future is yours.

#1 NYT Best Selling Author of The Let Them Theory | Host of Award-Winning The Mel Robbins Podcast | CEO, 143 Studios | “Mel gives millions of people a reason to believe in themselves” - TIME

As the stuff on your end-of-year to-do list starts piling up, here’s a little reminder if you’re sitting there stressing about the week ahead:

Don’t waste your precious Sundays worrying about Mondays.

The end of the year has a way of turning into a sprint - getting ahead at work, travel, schedules, managing family dynamics, cooking for the holidays, and the pressure to be “on.”

It’s easy to slip into a spiral right now.

But while you can’t control what’s coming this week, you CAN control how you show up for it and how you spend this moment.

Maybe that means closing the laptop a little earlier tonight, getting outside for a walk, or just letting yourself enjoy your night without having your mind think about holiday chaos.

Or maybe it means making tomorrow morning easier by picking out your clothes, prepping your lunch, or taking 5 minutes to write a to-do list - so you’re starting Monday organized and grounded.

Monday - and the pressure cooker that is the holiday season - will come no matter what. And you can decide to arrive resentful that you spent your Sunday worrying about the week, or glad you spent it taking care of yourself in whatever way you needed to.

When Dr. Karl Pillemer interviewed thousands of people in their 80s, 90s, and 100s, he asked them what they regret most about their lives.

Their answer wasn’t the mistakes they made.

It was the chances they didn’t take.
The job they talked themselves out of.
The move they were too scared to make.
The idea they kept saying they’d get to “someday.”

And here’s the wild part:
These are people who lived through the Depression, scarcity, and real risk - yet they STILL say their biggest mistakes were the things they didn’t say yes to.

So if an opportunity is sitting in front of you right now, and your only hesitation is fear or uncertainty?

Their advice is simple:

Unless you have a really strong reason to say no… say yes.

Future-you will thank you for it.

This is the career advice 80, 90, and even 100-year-olds want you to know NOW:

It comes from thousands of people in their 80s, 90s, and 100s who were interviewed by Cornell University professor Dr. Karl Pillemer about the biggest lessons of their lives:

1. A job you love is worth more than any salary.

At the end of your life, you won’t say, “I wish I’d chased a bigger paycheck.”
Doing anything just for the money will cost you. You’ll regret the years you spent in jobs that made you miserable. 

Money matters, for sure. But once your basic needs are met, meaning and fulfillment matter way more.

2. Say yes to opportunities.

Your biggest regrets won’t be about what you did. 

They’ll be about what you didn’t do.

The chances you never took, the cool role you turned down, the move you were scared to make, the idea you never tried.  

Unless you have a strong reason to say no, say yes and just go for it.

And remember: this advice is coming from a generation that…

Lived through the Depression Era and understands financial hardship and scarcity…

Stayed in one job or at one company for most of their careers…

…and they STILL say no amount of money is worth toiling away at something you don’t enjoy.

So here’s your nudge from future-you:

You’re gonna spend so much of your life at work. 
You owe it to yourself to enjoy it.

I talked to Dr. Pillemer on The Mel Robbins Podcast about what people in the later years of their lives have learned about regret, happiness, and purpose. If you’re searching for more meaning in your life, start with our conversation - it’s linked in the comments.

If you weren’t spending your time in the job or career you’re in right now - how would you spend your time?

Would you finally explore that dream business?
Learn a new skill?
Try something creative?

This question isn’t about blowing up your life. It’s about seeing that you’ve always had more options than you realize.

Most of us don’t give ourselves permission to change until life forces it.

But what if you gave yourself that permission now?

In this episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, I’m sharing the 3 questions you need to ask yourself today, developed by professors at Stanford University, that will shake up how you think about your work, your relationships, your life purpose, and the direction you’re heading right this second. I’ll link it in the comments.

Hoda Kotb is a reminder that you’re allowed to outgrow that career you’ve built - whether you’ve been in it for years or decades.

She started out as a journalist, and worked her way up to one of the most coveted roles in news: co-anchor of the Today Show. 

She loved her job. She excelled at it. But after almost 20 years of doing it, something shifted.

It was during her 60th birthday party that the Today Show threw for her in Rockefeller Plaza. People flew in from all over the country to celebrate with her. Two of her favorite bands performed. 

It was a beautiful celebration. And in that moment, she felt an inner knowing that  this was the best it was ever going to get. 

As she told me on The Mel Robbins Podcast, she realized she had climbed to the top of that tree - and it was time to find a different one.

So, at the peak of her career, she quit. 

Since then, she launched a tech company. She’s never worked in tech. She’s never run a company. But at the age of 60, this was a new tree she was called to climb.

And in September, she released her second #1 New York Times bestseller, Jump and Find Joy.

Hoda is proof that it’s never too late to…

Reassess your current path…
Try something new…
Be a beginner again…
Reinvent yourself…
And find immense success doing it.

So if your gut’s been telling you it’s time for a new chapter, listen to it. This conversation with Hoda on The Mel Robbins Podcast will give you the courage to take the next step. I’ll link it in the comments.

5 Lessons on Career Reinvention from Hoda Kotb

There’s something you need to hear: venting doesn't work. 

According to a study from The Ohio State University, when you vent and replay the drama over and over, you’re not releasing the anger - you’re reinforcing it.

Venting to your coworker when someone’s bothering you at work feels good in the moment…but it’s actually wiring your brain to stay angry. 

That’s why it feels like nothing ever changes.

You’re just reliving the same emotional loop.

So here’s your challenge:

The next time someone’s behavior triggers you, don’t vent - pause.

Use The Let Them Theory as your tool:

Let Them act how they’re going to act.
Let Me remember why I’m here.

You’re not there to fix them. You’re there to do your job. 

Focus on your “why” - maybe it’s to grow in your role, or to push the work forward.. Maybe it’s just to do work you’re proud of.

When you ground yourself in that, you take your power back instantly. Because when you don’t let yourself get dragged into other people’s drama, you free up time and energy to focus on what’s important.

In a recent episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, I shared 5 powerful rules for dealing with difficult people - so you can stop reacting, start responding, and take your peace back.

🎧 “The Let Them Theory: How to Take Back Your Peace & Power” - linked in the comments.

Here’s why your habits don’t stick:

It’s not because you’re lazy.
It’s not because you “lack discipline.”

It's because you’re missing one bit of information that will change everything.

In today’s episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, I’m joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author Charles Duhigg, who is breaking down the three small habits that change your life with the least amount of effort.

This is the reset you need to finish the year with energy and focus.

🎧 “Get Back on Track: 3 Small Habits That Change Your Body, Energy, and Life” - listen now or watch on YouTube - search “Mel Robbins Charles Duhigg Habits.” I’ll also link to it in the comments.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to step outside your comfort zone - this is it.

And who better to share her journey than Shonda Rhimes, who came to the hard realization that she was hiding behind her fears and her characters, denying herself the chance to create the life she wanted?

In this recent episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, I sit down with the legendary Shonda Rhimes - the creator of Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal, and Executive Producer of Bridgerton and How to Get Away with Murder - to talk about the life-changing lessons behind her book, Year of Yes.

She’s sharing 5 rules that will help you stop hiding behind fear and start living the life you actually want.

This conversation is your wake-up call to take action, even when it’s scary.

🎧 “The Secret to Stopping Fear & Creating the Future You Want with Shonda Rhimes” - linked in the comments.

The people who earn REAL status at work are not the people with fancy titles or a million years of tenure.

They’re the ones who’ve mastered communication. 

According to Harvard Business School’s Dr. Alison Wood Brooks, there are four communication skills you should master in order to boost your status.

And it’s extra important to get good at these skills if:

- You don’t have a lot of formal authority - but want to get ahead;
- You have projects you need to push forward;
- You want better opportunities at work;
- You lead a team and need people to listen when you speak.

Because the way you communicate shapes how people see you, and whether or not they take you seriously.

Here are the four skills, and how you can practice each one:

How much status do you think you have at work? Not power. Not popularity. Status. Here’s how Harvard Business School associate professor and communica

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If you’re sick of setting goals for the new year that you abandon by February, this is the shift that changes everything.

Here's what most people miss about setting goals:

Goals only stick when they really mean something to you. When goals come from a deeply personal place - not what you think you “should” want - that internal meaning becomes fuel.

Psychologists call this intrinsic motivation.

It’s the difference between “I should” and “I get to.”

And that’s exactly what I walk you through in today’s episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast.

You’ll learn ways - that are backed by science - to connect who you’ve been, who you are right now, and who you want to become - and why taking a few minutes to reflect and write it down can measurably change your behavior in the year ahead.

If you want next year to feel different, you have to set goals that mean something to you. 

This is how you do it.

🎧 “How to Make 2026 the Best Year: 6 Questions to Ask Yourself” - listen now or watch on YouTube - search “Mel Robbins Best Year.”

Elev8 Learning Pvt Ltd

Elev8 Learning is a corporate training organization specializing in enhancing workplace communication, leadership, and team dynamics through customized training programs

Key Highlights:

*College Partnerships & Pre-Placement Training*:

↳ Conducted Campus to Corporate programs for 80+ universities and colleges
↳Trained students in Technical Training, Aptitude, Soft Skills, and Verbal Ability to enhance employability
↳Trained more than 200,000+ Students to get their dream Jobs
↳ Partnered with leading educational institutions to bridge the gap between academia and industry

Corporate Training

✔ Designed and delivered over 500 corporate training programs across various industries.
✔ Trained more than 100,000 professionals at different leadership levels.
✔ Partnered with over 100 organizations to develop high-performing teams and leaders


Corporate Training & Consulting:
→ Rocked (Corporate Training): Conducted sessions on Communication, Teamwork, and Conflict Management for employees.
→ Senior Managers of an IT Firm: Delivered training on Handling Difficult Clients and improving client relationships
→ Industries Served: IT, Banking, Healthcare, Retail, FMCG, Oil & Gas, and more.


Expertise Areas:

➡️ Corporate Training – Soft Skills, Leadership, Sales, Public Speaking, Team Building, and Executive Coaching
➡️ Pre-Placement Programs – Helping students transition from campus to corporate
➡️ Corporate Consulting – Advising organizations on leadership development and workforce communication

Founder

Public Speaking

✔Guest of Honor at IMM-Delhi and Amity University Bhubaneswar

✔ Panelist at Business in Challenging Times, Amity University

✔ Featured in MSMEx, LinkedIn News India, and Asia.

Notable Speaking Engagements & Recognitions

Helping fresh graduates and young professionals transition from campus to corporate with confidence.

🚀 What I Cover:
✔ Interview Preparation – Resume writing, storytelling, and handling tough interview questions.
✔ Soft Skills Training – Business communication, workplace etiquette, and email writing.
✔ Confidence & Personal Branding – Helping students stand out in the job market.

Collaborated with multiple universities and corporate partners to prepare students for their first job.

📩 Looking for a training program for your college or organization

DM or email me at ashfak@mohammadashfak.com

Campus to Corporate Trainer & Pre-Placement Mentor

The book “You are Hired” is one of the closest to my heart which I wrote after countless struggles to secure on campus placements. 

The definition of an ideal career is still a misnomer in India and needs a change. Through the book, you will get all the proven steps to get your dream job which will help you crack the toughest of interviews with confidence and ease.

Feel free to DM or E-mail me and discuss any of your career woes.

Author

Helping Professionals & Students Succeed in the Corporate World

With 8+ years of experience, I’ve helped professionals, senior managers, and students sharpen their skills to build confident and impactful careers

At Elev8, we specialize in:

✅ Corporate Training – Strengthening leadership, communication, teamwork, and client management for organizations

✅ Pre-Placement Training – Equipping students with technical skills, aptitude, soft skills, and verbal ability to ace job interviews

✅ Executive Coaching – Helping professionals speak with impact, lead with confidence, and thrive in their careers

📌 Impact so far:

✔ Trained 100K+ professionals across industries.
✔ Partnered with top colleges & corporations to enhance career readiness.
✔ Delivered industry-recognized keynotes and training programs on leadership, communication, and success strategies.


🔹 If you’re an HR professional – Strengthen your workforce with Corporate Training Programs focused on leadership, communication, and team productivity

🔹 If you’re a Placement Officer – Prepare your students for the job market with Pre-Placement Training covering interview skills, resume building, and soft skills

🔹 If you’re a working professional – Enhance your career with leadership coaching, communication mastery, and career growth strategies

🔹 If you’re a job seeker – Stand out with resume building, interview preparation, and personal branding to land your dream job

📩 Let’s connect

DM or email at ashfak@mohammadashfak.com

Mohammad Ashfak

My old networking strategy used to be:
 • Smile politely
 • Firm handshake
 • Exchange business cards
 • Say “Let’s catch up sometime”
 • Then… never catch up 😅

I wasn’t networking..I was just collecting humans like Pokémon cards

Somewhere along the way, things shifted

My new networking strategy looks very different now:

 • Be genuinely curious
 • Ask real questions, not scripted ones
 • Share honestly — even the imperfect parts
 • Follow up like a friend, not a brochure

And surprisingly… that’s when opportunities started showing up naturally

Because at the end of the day 
People don’t connect with your pitch

They connect with you

Transforming Careers Through Training | Founder at Elev8 | Corporate & Pre-Placement Training | Author| 100K+ Professionals Trained.

A lot of people say they “use AI”

But when you watch them, they’re typing random prompts, believing whatever output they get, and sharing sensitive information without thinking twice

AI isn’t dangerous
Careless usage is

In the next few years, the most valuable professionals won’t be the ones who know the most AI tools

They’ll be the ones who know how to:
→ Communicate clearly with AI
→  Detect errors and misinformation
→  Combine human creativity with machine speed
→  Protect their data and privacy

These skills are basic—but they are becoming non-negotiable

Because the world is moving from

 “I use AI sometimes”
 to
 “I can’t work without it”

This carousel breaks down the 4 foundations everyone should master to stay relevant and safe in an AI-first workplace

Must Know AI skills

Economists Are Calling It The Great Freeze

And this time, the reason isn’t recession

It’s AI

Hiring hasn’t just slowed down
It has stopped

Companies aren’t panicking; they’re pausing

Not because they lack money, but because they’re rethinking roles:

Do we need 10 analysts, or will 3 + AI do the same work?
Do we hire content teams, or automate half of it?
Do we build large support teams, or deploy AI agents?

This is not downsizing

It’s restructuring

A silent recalibration of how work gets done

And while everyone is waiting for clarity…

careers are stuck on ice

The Great Freeze

In a market where AI is replacing tasks, humans need to replace value.
What to do now:

Build skills that can use AI, not compete with it

Shift from execution → strategy

Become irreplaceable through judgment, creativity, relationships

When the freeze melts, companies won’t hire the “same roles back”

They’ll hire people who work with AI, not beside it

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