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Founder, Serial Entrepreneur & Philanthropist

Anne Mahlum Speaking Fee: $10,000 to $20,000

Founder, Serial Entrepreneur & Philanthropist

Speaker Profile Thumbnail for Anne Mahlum
Speaking Fee:
$10,000 to $20,000

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Available Upon Request

Primary Topic Category:
Inspiration / Motivation / Overcoming Obstacles

Secondary Topic Category:
Philanthropy

 

Anne Mahlum Speaker Profile: At A Glance

Founded by Anne in 2007, Back on My Feet (BoMF) is a national 501c3 organization that uses running to help those experiencing homelessness change the way they see themselves so they can make real change that results in employment and independent living. BoMF has helped thousands of men and women move out of homeless shelters to live a more independent life. Anne started BoMF at the age of 26 when she decided to do something to help the people she saw on her morning runs. Anne had a vision that no one else saw, but she knew she could really help these individuals change their life in a real way by lacing up their sneakers...and she has.

Anne Mahlum is an American entrepreneur, motivational speaker, experienced CEO, investor, advisor, philanthropist and athlete. She is extremely passionate about empowering people to live life on their own terms. Born in North Dakota, there was very little in Anne’s childhood that would indicate she would one day be an innovative two-time founder and thought leader who would have a remarkable impact on countless people. The beginning of Anne’s entrepreneurial journey is nothing short of extraordinary. In 2007, she found herself running by a homeless shelter in Philadelphia and had the foresight to realize that running and community could be the catalyst to truly change lives. She engaged the shelter to start a running club, which she quickly formed into a national non-profit called Back on My Feet. The organization, now with an $8M annual budget, uses running as a vehicle to help those experiencing homelessness become empowered to change their lives. Under Anne’s leadership as CEO, she grew the organization to 14 cities. Since its inception Back on My Feet has helped thousands of individuals achieve employment and more self-sufficient living. But Anne didn’t stop there. She created success again when she founded pilates-inspired [solidcore] in 2013. As its founder and CEO, she grew it into one of the country’s most successful fitness companies in less than a decade by raising more than $210M through private equity to scale it to more than 120 locations across the US. The company currently has more than 2,000 employees and hundreds of thousands of clients, including former First Lady Michelle Obama. Anne successfully exited [solidcore] in April 2023 and shared millions with her employees after the sale. A true self-made success story, Anne’s entrepreneurial ventures have resulted in a personal net worth of over $100M. She is currently spending her time investing, advising, speaking, writing her book, playing beach volleyball and supporting work aimed at helping those struggling with addiction and who have been wrongly convicted. She regularly speaks at corporate events, academic institutions, and conferences on numerous topics, including leadership, entrepreneurship, being bold, finding your happiness, and social change. Anne has been honored many times for her leadership and entrepreneurial spirit. Most recently, she was featured by CNBC for her continued success over the years. She has also been recognized by the Washington Business Journal as a ‘Women Who Mean Business’ winner and was named both an ABC World News Person of the Week and a CNN Hero for her work at Back on My Feet. She has given three TEDx talks about finding your passion, letting go of your complacency, and helping others. She has also received notable media attention highlighting her talent, including articles in CNBC, The Washington Post, The Washington Business Journal and Runner’s World.
“I’ve never seen a more authentic, powerful and convincing speaker than Anne. She has a story like no other and she knows how to tell it” - EPAM “Anne will captivate your audience with her humor, passion and conviction about what she believes is possible. She is one of the best speakers I have ever seen.” - AT&T “Wow, just wow. Anne’s energy and ability to inspire left our audience fired up about their own potential. I highly recommend her for any event.” - John Hancock “Anne presentation was amazing. One of the highest rated speakers we have ever had and we have had every big name speaker out there.” - The Dijulius Group “Your talk was the perfect way to kick things off! Your story was inspiring and your storytelling energizing. The founders were buzzing about it throughout the retreat. Really appreciate your time, energy and passion!” - Rise of the Rest Founder's Retreat
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