Anne Mahlum
Anne Michelle Mahlum | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 3, 1980 Bismarck, North Dakota |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Website | www |
Anne Mahlum (born November 3, 1980) is an American entrepreneur, philanthropist, motivational speaker, and advocate for personal growth and social impact[1][2]. She is the founder of Back on My Feet, a national nonprofit organization that uses running to help individuals experiencing homelessness achieve self-sufficiency. She is also the founder of solidcore, a boutique fitness company with locations across the United States[3].
Education and career
[edit]Originally from Bismarck, North Dakota,[4] Mahlum has a dual BS degree in Political Science and Government & Public Relations from St. Cloud State University and a MA degree in Political Communication from American University.
In May 2007, she launched Back on My Feet,[5] a Philadelphia-based non-profit organization for homeless people.[6][7][8] The organization combines running programs with support services to help individuals experiencing homelessness rebuild their lives.[6] She left the non-profit in July 2013.[9][10] Mahlum’s work with Back on My Feet earned her national recognition, including being named a CNN Hero in 2008[11].
In 2013, Mahlum launched [solidcore], a fitness company specializing in high-intensity, low-impact workouts. With over 100 locations, solidcore has become one of the fastest-growing fitness brands in the United States[12]. Mahlum sold her shares in [solidcore] for $88 million in 2023[13].
Recognition
[edit]Mahlum has been named ABC World News Person of the Week, a 2008 CNN Hero,[14] 40 under 40 individual by Philadelphia,[15] Women's Health Magazine's Game Changers[16], and Washington DC's Top 40 under 40[17]. She is also a recipient of 2012 Brava Award by CEO Magazine.[18]
She's been featured in Washington Business Journal[19], CNBC[3], Forbes[20], Fortune,[21] and Runner's World[22].
References
[edit]- ^ Rehfeldt, Courtney (2024-04-26). "Anne Mahlum Is 'Very Bullish' on Longevity, Alcohol-Free Wellness". Athletech News. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ "World Class Motivational Keynote Speaker | Hire Anne Mahlum". Anne Mahlum. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ a b Sauer, Megan (2023-06-23). "42-year-old turned $175,000 into a Pilates company—then sold it for $88.4 million: 'I put every dollar I had' into it". CNBC. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ Jack, Springgate. "Fit Tips: Solidcore". www.kfyrtv.com. KFYRTV. Retrieved November 16, 2018.
- ^ Joe, Skurzewski (30 May 2019). "Minot Women Connect event featuring Anne Mahlum postponed". www.kfyrtv.com. KFYRTV. Retrieved 3 September 2019.
- ^ a b Thomas, Health. "Why she left a $185,000 job to launch a D.C. fitness chain". The Washington Post. Retrieved April 12, 2015.
- ^ Amy, Graph. "A San Francisco running club is getting homeless people off the street". www.sfgate.com. Hearst Communication Inc. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
- ^ Emily, Leamen. "Meet ULiftU, the New Philly Nonprofit Using CrossFit to Change Lives". www.phillymag.com. Metro Corp - Philadelphia Magazine. Retrieved September 10, 2015.
- ^ Kim, Olsen (5 November 2018). "Anne Mahlum Announces Plans to Sell Solidcore* and Give Full-time Employees a Stake in Her Equity". www.washingtonian.com. Washingtonian Media Inc. Retrieved November 5, 2018.
- ^ Vicky, Hallet. "Back on My Feet founder Anne Mahlum moves to D.C. and takes up another cause, Solidcore". The Washington Post. Retrieved October 29, 2013.
- ^ Backonmyfeetphilly (2009-05-20). Cnn Heroes: An All-Star Tribute - Anne Mahlum, Back on My Feet. Retrieved 2024-11-21 – via YouTube.
- ^ Sauer, Megan (2023-06-23). "42-year-old turned $175,000 into a Pilates company—then sold it for $88.4 million: 'I put every dollar I had' into it". CNBC. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ www.bizjournals.com https://www.bizjournals.com/bizwomen/news/latest-news/2024/04/anne-mahlum-sold-solidcore-for-88m.html. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "Runner gets homeless on right track". Cable News Network. Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. CNN. October 7, 2008. Retrieved 4 September 2019.
- ^ "Anne Mahlum 40 under 40". American City Business Journals. Philadelphia BizJournals. May 10, 2010. Retrieved 5 September 2019.
- ^ "Sulzberger, Arthur Hays, (12 Sept. 1891–11 Dec. 1968), Publisher of The New York Times, 1935–61; President of The New York Times Company, 1935–57; Director since 1935, and Chairman of the Board since 1957, of The New York Times Company, Interstate Broadcasting Company; Director and Chairman of the Board of the Times Printing Company (Chattanooga, Tennessee) since 1957; Chairman of the Chattanooga Publishing Company", Who Was Who, Oxford University Press, 2007-12-01, retrieved 2024-11-21
- ^ www.bizjournals.com https://www.bizjournals.com/washington/print-edition/2011/10/28/40-under-40-anne-mahlum.html. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "Honoring Top Female CEOs" (PDF). www.monarchstaffing.com. Smart CEO. Retrieved 4 September 2019.
- ^ www.bizjournals.com https://www.bizjournals.com/washington/news/2024/09/25/solidcore-l-catterton-lvmh-bryan-myers-anne-mahlum.html. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Casey, Tim. "Fitness Startup OxeFit Raises $17.5 Million In Latest Round". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ Thier, Jane. "How the 43-year-old founder of [solidcore] made $100 million as her competitors went bankrupt". Fortune. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ "After a 6-Year Running Break, This Fitness Entrepreneur Took on the Antarctica Marathon". Runner's World. 2019-03-30. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
