In this inaugural episode of The Drink podcast, NBC News anchor Kate Snow sits down with Mel Robbins, the podcaster, self-help phenomenon, and bestselling author of The Let Them Theory.

Meeting at Smith & Mills in Rockefeller Center — over Mel’s drink of choice (a protein shot she just developed!) — the two cover it all: Mel's childhood, her time as a lawyer, and how she actually hit rock bottom before building the media empire she runs today.

The Drink is Kate Snow’s interview series featuring candid conversations with actors, authors, athletes, and visionaries — all over a beverage of their choice.

Watch every episode of The Drink now at NBCNEWS.COM/THEDRINK.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“The Drink with Kate Snow” from NBC News is a long-form, one-on-one interview series featuring candid conversations with actors, musicians, athletes, and innovators.

Each episode, host Kate Snow sits down with guests over a drink of their choice, to explore how they rose to the top of their field, and what they’ve learned along the way.

Extended video conversations are also available online — on YouTube and at NBCNews.com.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.