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Podcaster and author Mel Robbins opens up about her early failures

By Rachel Martin

Published December 5, 2025 at 5:37 PM EST

On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Podcaster and author Mel Robbins opens up about her early failures.

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