Overview
Brianna Wiest is a bestselling personal-development author whose essays and books—especially 101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think and The Mountain Is You—have sold millions of copies, appeared on global bestseller lists, ranked #1 on audiobook charts, and are being translated into 40+ languages. She writes about self-sabotage, healing, intuition, and becoming the author of your own life.
SUCCESS readers who prefer reflective essay-driven PD (rather than only business tactics) often discover Wiest through gift books, library checkouts, and long-tail word of mouth.
Why SUCCESS readers care
Wiest’s catalog meets people in transition: burnout, self-betrayal, readiness to heal, and the quiet work of choosing a different future. Official site notes coverage from TODAY, Forbes, Parade, Psychology Today, Oprah Daily, and Rick Rubin’s Tetragrammaton, plus honors from Harper’s Bazaar, Inc., Success, and Yoga Journal listing her books among top personal-development picks.
Career path
She has completed book tours in the United States, Germany, and Canada, received an Honorary Doctorate in Literature from Elizabethtown College after delivering the 2024 commencement address, and lives in California. Her published titles listed on briannawiest.com include 101 Essays…, The Mountain Is You, When You’re Ready, This Is How You Heal, I Am The Hero of My Own Life, Salt Water, Ceremony, The Pivot Year, The Life That’s Waiting, Great Callings, and more.
What she teaches
- Seeing and unwinding self-sabotage (The Mountain Is You)
- Essay-based mindset shifts for everyday life
- Healing, readiness, and self-trust
- Intuition and identity beyond old survival patterns
- Reflections for graduates and life transitions
Who it's for
- Readers who want literary personal development
- People confronting self-sabotage or emotional avoidance
- SUCCESS gift-book and book-club audiences
- Anyone building a quieter, more intentional inner life
Frequently asked
Where to start?
101 Essays… for broad entry; The Mountain Is You for self-sabotage; When You’re Ready… for healing seasons.
Speaking?
Official site directs speaking/appearance inquiries to her listed contact email.
Tone?
Expect reflective essays more than corporate playbooks.