"With a unique blend of heart, mind and life experience, Pooja Mottl delivers urgently needed messages on how to live with less stress and greater meaning in an increasingly restless, digital world. I love the wisdom and originality of her work."
— Arianna Huffington, Founder & CEO, Thrive
"Pooja's passion for her work shines through in the time and attention she devotes to her guests, and her own wisdom and heart is what made her stand apart to me. I will always recommend her to the people I know doing the most important work. Pooja has a gift for drawing out the best and most authentic words from people."
— Luke Burgis, Author of Wanting
"Every conversation with Pooja is a powerful one and I always feel that little bit wiser after them! Her work is making an impact in the world and her dedication to her craft shines through in everything that she does."
— Simon Alexander Ong, Author of Energize
Pooja Renee Mottl is an author, podcaster, gardener and professionally trained chef. Her mission, together with her family, is to help Silicon Valley high-achievers find beauty offline and through the senses.
Her work has been endorsed by Whole Foods Market Co-Founder John Mackey and Thrive CEO Arianna Huffington.
Born and raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Pooja joined the elite ranks of Wall Street as an investment banker at the age of 20. A desire to find her true north drove her to enroll at the Natural Gourmet Institute in Manhattan. After graduating, her book, The 3-Day Reset, was published by Perseus Books Group/Hachette. Pooja was represented by her agent at ICM Partners (now CAA).
Her work helping people reset their food, mindset and lifestyle choices is additionally informed by training in the fields of cognitive psychology, yoga, meditation, compassion science and the study of ancient philosophies from various traditions.
Pooja is an avid athlete and formerly a tri-sport HS varsity athlete, team captain and competitive gymnast in her youth. She is a wife, mother of two, and holds a BA and MSc from the University of Michigan (elected Phi Beta Kappa) and the London School of Economics.
Pooja has appeared on Good Morning America, WGN-TV, Martha Stewart Radio, HuffPost Live, The Better Show, and Good Day Austin and her work mentioned in WomensHealthMag.com, Glamour.com, Style.com, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Serendipity Magazine, Time.com, WomensDay.com, and other media outlets.