Gretchen Craft Rubin is an American author, blogger, and speaker known for her insightful observations on happiness and human nature. Raised in Kansas City, Rubin discovered her passion for writing while clerking for Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. She is the author of several New York Times bestselling books, including The Happiness Project, Better Than Before, and The Four Tendencies, which have collectively sold millions of copies in more than thirty languages.

Her works are widely recognized for their ability to convey complex ideas from science to literature with clarity and levity. Rubin is the founder of The Happiness Project, an initiative that provides tools and products to foster happiness, health, and creativity.

In addition to her books, Rubin hosts the popular podcast Happier with Gretchen Rubin, which has amassed over 220 million downloads. Her achievements and thought leadership extend to media, with appearances on various platforms, including being interviewed by Oprah and featured in the New Yorker.

She currently resides in New York City with her family and continues to engage with a vast audience through her books, podcasts, newsletters, and speaking engagements.