History of Glennon Doyle in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 11, 2025

Glennon Doyle is an American author, activist, and speaker, celebrated for her bestselling memoirs, including "Untamed," "Love Warrior," and "Carry On, Warrior." She founded the online community Momastery, connecting mothers through shared experiences. Doyle is also the founder and president of Together Rising, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting women, families, and children facing crises. Known for her authentic and vulnerable storytelling, Doyle advocates for self-acceptance, social justice, and embracing one's true self. As a queer activist, she uses her platform to promote LGBTQ+ rights and visibility.

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March 20, 1976: Glennon Doyle's Birth

On March 20, 1976, Glennon Doyle was born. She is an American author, activist, and founder of Together Rising.

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1999: Graduation from James Madison University

In 1999, Glennon Doyle completed her Bachelor of Arts degree at James Madison University.

2009: Started Blog Momastery

In 2009, Glennon Doyle began her writing career by starting her blog, Momastery, as a way to share her life and views.

May 25, 2012: Founded Together Rising

On May 25, 2012, Glennon Doyle founded Together Rising, a nonprofit organization.

2013: TEDx Talk "Lessons from the Mental Hospital"

In 2013, Doyle delivered a TEDx talk titled "Lessons from the Mental Hospital", where she discussed her time spent in a mental hospital as a teenager.

2013: Publication of 'Carry On, Warrior'

In 2013, Glennon Doyle published her first book, a memoir titled 'Carry On, Warrior,' which blends faith with themes of honesty and authenticity.

2014: Parents Magazine Award for Momastery

In 2014, Parents magazine named Glennon Doyle and Momastery as the winner of its award for Best All-Around at Social Media.

September 2016: 'Love Warrior' Selected for Oprah's Book Club

In September 2016, Glennon Doyle's memoir, 'Love Warrior,' was selected to be a part of Oprah's Book Club 2.0.

November 2016: Announced Relationship with Abby Wambach

In November 2016, Glennon Doyle announced that she was in a relationship with Abby Wambach.

2016: Divorced Craig Melton

In 2016, Glennon Doyle and Craig Melton divorced. They have three children.

May 14, 2017: Married Abby Wambach

On May 14, 2017, Glennon Doyle and Abby Wambach were married.

April 2020: 'Untamed' Selected for Reese's Book Club

In April 2020, Glennon Doyle's memoir, 'Untamed,' was selected to be a part of Reese Witherspoon's Reese's Book Club.

December 2020: Together Rising Raised Over $25 Million

By December 2020, Together Rising had raised over $25 million for people in need.

2020: Co-owner of Angel City Football Club

In 2020, Glennon Doyle became a co-owner of the Angel City Football Club in Los Angeles, California.

February 2021: Untamed Sales and TV Adaptation

As of February 2021, 'Untamed' had sold over two million copies, and a television series based on it was being developed by J.J. Abrams's production company, with Sarah Paulson expected to play the lead role.

May 2021: Launched Podcast "We Can Do Hard Things"

In May 2021, Glennon Doyle launched a podcast titled 'We Can Do Hard Things', featuring her wife, Abby Wambach, and sister, Amanda, exploring similar themes to her book 'Untamed'.