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Glennon Doyle
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Doyle presenting at the 2015 Annual Conference of Mental Health America in Alexandria, Virginia
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| Born | March 20, 1976 Burke, Virginia, U.S.
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| Other names | Glennon Doyle Melton |
| Education | James Madison University (BA) |
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| Children | 3 |
Glennon Doyle (born March 20, 1976) is a well-known American author and speaker. She is famous for her books like Untamed, Love Warrior, and Carry On, Warrior. Glennon also created an online community called Momastery. She is the founder of Together Rising, a group that helps women, families, and children who are going through tough times.
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Early Life and School
Glennon Doyle was born in Burke, Virginia. She grew up with her sister, Amanda Doyle. Glennon went to James Madison University and earned her degree in 1999. After finishing college, she worked as a teacher in Northern Virginia.
Her Career as a Writer
In 2009, Glennon Doyle started writing online. She created a blog called Momastery. This blog was a way for her to share stories about her life. This was the beginning of her writing career.
First Books and Success
Her first book, Carry On, Warrior, came out in 2013. It was a memoir, which means it was a true story about her life. In 2016, she released another memoir called Love Warrior. This book was chosen for Oprah's Book Club 2.0.
Her third memoir, Untamed, was published in 2020. This book became very popular. It sold over two million copies by February 2021. Untamed was also picked for Reese Witherspoon's Reese's Book Club. A TV show based on Untamed is being made.
Podcasts and Tours
In May 2021, Glennon launched a podcast called We Can Do Hard Things. Her wife, Abby Wambach, and her sister, Amanda, are also on the podcast. The podcast talks about themes similar to her book Untamed.
Glennon has also appeared on the Together Live Tour. This tour is an event where people share stories. It helps communities connect and find their purpose.
Awards and Recognition
Glennon Doyle has received several awards for her work. In 2014, Parents magazine gave her an award. They recognized Momastery as the best all-around on social media.
She has also been featured in many magazines. These include O, The Oprah Magazine, The Atlantic, and Newsweek. She has appeared on many talk shows too.
In 2024, her podcast We Can Do Hard Things won two Webby awards. These awards were for Best Co-hosts and Best Individual Episode.
Helping Others
Glennon Doyle founded a nonprofit organization called Together Rising. This group helps people in need. Since 2012, Together Rising has raised over $25 million. They work to turn sadness into helpful actions.
Most of their money is raised through quick fundraisers. People can donate a small amount, usually up to $25. This way, many people can help, no matter how much money they have. It helps build a strong community of givers.
In 2020, Glennon also became a co-owner of the Angel City Football Club. This is a professional soccer team in Los Angeles, California.
Personal Life
Glennon Doyle was married to Craig Melton until 2016. They have three children together. The family moved from Virginia to Florida.
Glennon met Abby Wambach during a book tour. They got married on May 14, 2017. Glennon, Abby, and Craig all work together to raise the three children. They even have family dinners together.
Published Works
- Carry On, Warrior (2013)
- Love Warrior (2016)
- Untamed (2020)
