Rhonda Byrne, born Rhonda Izon on March 12, 1951, in Melbourne, Australia, is a renowned author, creator, and producer of the groundbreaking film The Secret. Prior to her success with The Secret, Byrne began her career as a radio producer and later transitioned to television production.
In 2006, Byrne's work took a dramatic turn with the release of The Secret documentary film, which was viewed by millions worldwide. This was followed by the publication of The Secret book, a global bestseller available in over 50 languages with more than 34 million copies in print. The book's success was staggering, spending over 200 weeks at the top of the New York Times bestseller list and being named one of the top 20-bestselling books of the past 15 years by USA Today.
Byrne's appearance on the Oprah Winfrey Show in January 2007, alongside four teachers from The Secret documentary, further cemented her status as a thought leader in the self-help and personal development space. She was subsequently recognized as one of the world's most influential people by TIME magazine's "The TIME 100: The People Who Shape Our World" and appeared on Forbes' "The Celebrity 100" list.
In 2010, Byrne released The Power, the second book in The Secret Book Series, which debuted as a New York Times bestseller and is now available in 48 languages. The Magic, the third book in The Secret Book Series, was released in 2012, followed by Hero, the fourth book in the series, in 2013. The Secret Daily Teachings, a hardcover book edition, was also released in 2013.
Byrne's most recent book, How The Secret Changed My Life, features a collection of real-life stories from readers whose lives have been transformed by the message of The Secret. In addition to her writing, Byrne has also served as a producer on the 2020 movie, The Secret: Dare to Dream, a film based on her book The Secret, starring Katie Holmes, Josh Lucas, and Jerry O'Connell.
Throughout her career, Byrne has demonstrated a tireless commitment to sharing the empowering message of The Secret with the world, inspiring millions of people to live more fulfilling and purpose-driven lives.
