Health & Wellness Entrepreneur; Co-Founder & CEO of Whole30; Certified Sports Nutritionist; New York Times Bestselling Author
Melissa Hartwig Urban Biography
Melissa Hartwig Urban is the co-founder and CEO of Whole30, a certified sports nutritionist, and a multiple New York Times bestselling author recognized in the health and wellness industry. Urban specializes in guiding individuals to change their relationship with food and develop sustainable, healthy habits. She holds a degree in kinesiology and is a certified sports nutritionist, contributing to the wellness field through her expertise in nutrition, fitness, and behavioral change.
Urban's personal journey includes overcoming a five-year drug addiction, after which she pursued running, CrossFit, and nutrition studies. This experience influenced the creation of Whole30, a 30-day dietary program emphasizing whole, unprocessed foods and the elimination of sugar, alcohol, grains, legumes, and dairy. The program gained traction through Urban's blog and expanded into a widely recognized brand, supported by partnerships with Chipotle, Whole Foods, LaCroix, and Applegate. The Whole30 community features forums, an advice column, meal plans, and coaching services, fostering engagement and support among participants.
Urban has authored several books, including the #1 bestseller "The Whole30," "It Starts with Food," "Food Freedom Forever," and "The Whole30 Friends & Family." Her book "The Book of Boundaries" provides practical guidance for setting and maintaining boundaries to improve well-being and relationships, offering nearly 100 scripts for various scenarios. Urban's work addresses boundaries not only around food and alcohol but also in professional and personal relationships.
Her expertise has been featured by The Today Show, Good Morning America, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and CNBC. Urban has delivered more than 150 health and nutrition seminars globally and is a keynote speaker on topics such as social media, branding, health trends, and entrepreneurship. She shares insights from her experiences with trauma, addiction and recovery, therapy, divorce, entrepreneurship, and health. Urban also hosts the podcast "Do the Thing," which explores personal development and wellness topics.
Melissa Hartwig Urban Videos
Melissa Hartwig Urban | Reach 2019 | How to Create a Movement
Hear from Melissa Hartwig Urban Co-Founder & CEO of Whole30 on the 4 building blocks of a movement how to develop a winning customer ...
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