Happier Creators & Guests

Elizabeth Craft is a producer, writer, and host of the Happier in Hollywood podcast.

Gretchen Rubin is an author, blogger, and speaker.

Kristen Meinzer is a host, commentator, speaker, producer, and author, specializing in contemporary social issues and popular culture.

Kelly Ripa is a well-known American television personality, actress, and producer who gained national fame for her role as Hayley Vaughan on the soap opera All My Children (1990–2002). Her breakout success in daytime television led to a co-hosting role on Live! with Regis and Kelly in 2001 alongside Regis Philbin, a partnership that helped cement her status as a beloved morning show host. Following Philbin’s retirement, Ripa continued to host the show with Michael Strahan and later Ryan Seacrest, with the show eventually rebranded as Live with Kelly and Ryan. She has received numerous Daytime Emmy Awards. Beyond television, Ripa co-founded the production company Milojo with her husband, actor Mark Consuelos, focusing on developing unscripted and scripted series.

Drew Blythe Barrymore is an actress, producer, director, and author.

Susan Cain is a writer, lecturer, and author.

Cathy Guisewite is a cartoonist, known for the comic strip "Cathy," which ran in newspapers for 34 years.

Anne Lamott is a novelist, non-fiction writer, progressive political activist, public speaker, and writing teacher.

Pete Holmes, born, March 30, 1979, is an American comedian, actor, writer, and podcaster known for his affable personality and sharp wit. He gained popularity with his stand-up comedy, leading to multiple comedy specials and appearances on late-night talk shows. Holmes created and starred in the semi-autobiographical HBO series "Crashing," which he also co-wrote and produced, drawing from his experiences in the stand-up comedy circuit. He is the host of the widely acclaimed podcast "You Made It Weird," where he engages in deep, often humorous conversations with guests from various fields. Holmes's work in comedy and television has earned him a dedicated following and critical recognition.

Mark Duplass is an American actor, filmmaker, writer, and musician, often working alongside his brother, Jay Duplass. He was in The Puffy Chair (2005), which he co-wrote, co-directed, and starred in, helping to pioneer the "mumblecore" and films like Safety Not Guaranteed (2012) and Creep (2014), showcasing his talent for blending humor with emotional depth. In television, he is best known for his role on the HBO series Togetherness (2015–2016), which he co-created, and for his work on The Morning Show, where he earned praise for his dramatic range. Duplass has also produced numerous projects through his and Jay’s production company, Duplass Brothers Productions, championing unique storytelling in independent cinema and television.

Gary Vaynerchuk is a Belarusian-American entrepreneur, author, and internet personality. He transformed his family's wine business into a multi-million-dollar company through online marketing. Vaynerchuk then founded VaynerMedia, a digital agency that works with Fortune 500 companies. He is also a public speaker and the author of several best-selling books on entrepreneurship and marketing.

Jancee Dunn is a journalist, author and former VJ.