The term “motivational speaker” can carry slightly suspect connotations—but Mel Robbins has blown through them. Though she resists the term “motivational,” Robbins (no relation to Tony), has built a massive following by inspiring people to do what’s good for them. A former lawyer, radio host, and CNN legal analyst, she connects by making simple advice feel both transformational and achievable.

Through her chart-topping podcast, The Mel Robbins Podcast, and her best-selling books—including last year’s The Let Them Theory, which became Amazon’s top-selling title and led the New York Times’ bestseller list—she’s empowered millions to stop overthinking, start exercising, and ignore their inner critic. “I am on a mission,” the 56-year-old told TIME in October, “to find as many stories and pieces of science and research and tools that a person can use to make their life a little better.”