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Hoda Kotb

TODAY

Where do you draw your strength? Join TODAY’s Hoda Kotb as she continues on a journey of self-discovery and exploration of the resilience of the human spirit. Hoda hears from some of the people she admires most, and whose testimonies of compassion provide lessons for how to make space for whatever it is you may be seeking in life right now. Like Hoda, you’ll leave these talks stronger than when you started and inspired to make space for growth and change in your own life.

Making Space with Hoda Kotb

Charlie Mackesy is the bestselling author and illustrator behind the global phenomenon The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse and its follow up Always Remember: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, the Horse and the Storm. Charlie opens up to Hoda about the overwhelming experience of meeting readers whose lives were changed by his words, processing the grief of losing his mother and his dog, and the moments of wonder that keep him grounded, curious, and open to the world. Plus, he reflects on honoring vulnerability and the importance of remembering who we are and how much we matter.

 
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Charlie Mackesy on Creativity, Connection and the Courage to Continue

Jane Lynch is an Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actress, comedian, and host whose quick wit and unmistakable charm have made her one of Hollywood’s most beloved figures. From her iconic role as Sue Sylvester on Glee to her unforgettable performances in Best in Show and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, she has built a career on making people laugh. But behind the humor is a woman who has found peace through truth and self-acceptance. Jane opens up to Hoda about how therapy helped her shed years of shame, what she learned from her relationship with her mother, how Glee continues to impact fans more than a decade later, and why she now finds joy in the quiet moments of everyday life.

 
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Jane Lynch on Healing, Honesty, and the Freedom That Comes with Being Yourself

Jay Leno is one of the most recognizable figures in comedy and late night, hosting The Tonight Show for a combined two decades. But in recent years, his life has shifted into a quieter, more intimate chapter as he cares for his wife Mavis, who was diagnosed with dementia in 2024. Jay opens up to Hoda about what it means to support the woman who stood beside him throughout his career and her small glimmers of memory and recognition that mean everything. He reflects on their love story, the humor they still find in simple moments and how this chapter has revealed a deeper purpose built on patience, tenderness, and grace.

 
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Jay Leno on Redefined Purpose and the Power of Quiet Devotion

Melinda French Gates is a philanthropist, business leader, and New York Times bestselling author who has spent decades transforming lives around the world. Melinda opens up to Hoda about why her latest chapter is more personal than ever, how she learned to let go of perfection, and what it means to lead with empathy. She reflects on her lifelong advocacy for women and families, the faith and friendships that have grounded her, and why she believes the smallest acts of kindness can spark the biggest change. Plus, she shares where her focus lies today through her work with Pivotal Ventures.

 
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Melinda French Gates on ‘The Next Day,’ New Beginnings, and What Really Matters

From growing up in a famous family to creating one of her own, Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt has learned that true peace begins with presence. The New York Times bestselling author, wife, mother, and animal advocate joins Hoda to talk about her new book Kat and Brandy, the lessons she’s teaching her kids, and how her lifelong love of animals remains a source of calm, courage, and healing. Plus, she opens up about the wisdom she’s gained from her mom, Maria Shriver, her partnership with her husband, Chris Pratt, and why faith and family remain at the heart of everything she does.

 
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Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt on Family, Faith, and the Healing Power of Animals

Naomi Watts is an Academy Award-nominated actress, producer, and entrepreneur who’s learned that some of life’s greatest roles come with age. She joins Hoda for an honest conversation about resilience, reinvention, and embracing womanhood in all its seasons… from navigating loss and rejection to finding her voice as an advocate for menopause awareness. Naomi opens up about launching her wellness brand, Stripes, writing her book “Dare I Say It,” and why she believes it’s never too late to get started.

 
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Naomi Watts on Late Blooming, Bold Moves, and Becoming Who You’re Meant to Be

Alicia Keys has spent nearly three decades using her voice to move the world, but the most powerful thing she’s learned is how to listen to her own. The seventeen-time Grammy Award winner joins Hoda for a soulful conversation at Making Space Wellness Day at Brooklyn’s Wythe Hotel about trusting your intuition, unlearning old habits, and finding stillness in a world that rarely slows down. Alicia also opens up about creating her wellness brand, Keys Soulcare, her Broadway musical Hell’s Kitchen, and the peace that comes when you finally bet on yourself.

 
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Alicia Keys on The Power of Listening to Your Soul and Trusting Yourself

From building a billion-dollar beauty empire to starting over at 60, Bobbi Brown’s story is one of grit, grace, and growth…but behind her success lies a deep journey of reinvention. Bobbi opens up to Hoda about her mother’s struggle with mental illness, her unlikely path to becoming a world-renowned makeup artist, and the moment she walked away from the brand that bore her name. She shares how she rebuilt her life and career with her clean beauty line, Jones Road, what keeps her grounded as a mother and grandmother, and why she believes the best chapters don’t end with success, but begin when you find the strength to start over.

 
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Bobbi Brown on Reinvention, Resilience, and the Power of Starting Over

Sheryl Lee Ralph is an Emmy-winning actress, singer, and advocate whose radiant spirit and decades-long career, from Dreamgirls to Abbott Elementary, have inspired generations. Sheryl opens up to Hoda about choosing joy as her “strong suit,” the resilience that carried her through rejection and reinvention, and how she learned to believe in herself even when others didn’t. She reflects on lessons from her parents, a surprising run-in with Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and why following her own path turned out to be the most rewarding part of her journey.

 
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Sheryl Lee Ralph on Dreams, Determination, and Defying the Odds

Selma Blair is an actress, author, and advocate whose career has spanned film, television and stage, with standout performances in Legally Blonde, Cruel Intentions, and Hellboy. After publicly revealing her diagnosis with multiple sclerosis (MS), she has become a powerful voice for chronic illness awareness, inspiring others through her honesty, resilience, and vulnerability. Selma sits down with Hoda to discuss her lifelong health struggles, her relationship with her late mother and the strength that carried her through acting, motherhood and moments of uncertainty. She reflects on her friendships with fellow stars navigating MS, including Christina Applegate and Jamie-Lynn Sigler, and why she refuses to let anything stand in the way of the life she’s determined to live.

 
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Selma Blair on Acting Through Adversity and the Power of Positivity

You can change your life. That’s the mantra motivational expert Mel Robbins lives by. And it’s the very reason millions of people around the globe, Hoda included, follow Mel and the advice she shares in her TEDx Talk and on her podcast. Mel believes that change is much easier than we imagine – we just have to stop thinking too much. 

In this invigorating, inspiring and very frank conversation from January 2023, Hoda Kotb sat down with Mel to talk about her famous 5-second rule, the truth about motivation and how to make big life changes. Hoda asks Mel the questions we all want answers to - How can we be better versions of ourselves? When can we expect results? And why should we make these changes? The answer to that last one is simple - because you deserve this.

 
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Mel Robbins: “You Deserve This”

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