Anne Mahlum Explained

Anne Michelle Mahlum
Birth Date:November 3, 1980
Birth Place:Bismarck, North Dakota

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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

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

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, and Washington DC's Top 40 under 40.[16] She is also a recipient of 2012 Brava Award by CEO Magazine.[17]

She's been featured in Washington Business Journal,[18] CNBC, Forbes,[19] Fortune,[20] and Runner's World.[21]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rehfeldt . Courtney . 2024-04-26 . Anne Mahlum Is 'Very Bullish' on Longevity, Alcohol-Free Wellness . 2024-11-21 . Athletech News . en-US.
  2. Web site: World Class Motivational Keynote Speaker Hire Anne Mahlum . 2024-11-21 . Anne Mahlum . en-US.
  3. Web site: 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 . 2024-11-21 . CNBC . en.
  4. Web site: Jack . Springgate . Fit Tips: Solidcore . www.kfyrtv.com . KFYRTV . November 16, 2018.
  5. Web site: Joe . Skurzewski . Minot Women Connect event featuring Anne Mahlum postponed . www.kfyrtv.com . 30 May 2019 . KFYRTV . 3 September 2019.
  6. News: Thomas . Health . Why she left a $185,000 job to launch a D.C. fitness chain . April 12, 2015 . The Washington Post.
  7. Web site: Amy . Graph . A San Francisco running club is getting homeless people off the street . www.sfgate.com . Hearst Communication Inc. . March 19, 2018.
  8. Web site: Emily . Leamen . Meet ULiftU, the New Philly Nonprofit Using CrossFit to Change Lives . www.phillymag.com . Metro Corp - Philadelphia Magazine . September 10, 2015.
  9. Web site: Kim . Olsen . Anne Mahlum Announces Plans to Sell Solidcore* and Give Full-time Employees a Stake in Her Equity . www.washingtonian.com . 5 November 2018 . Washingtonian Media Inc. . November 5, 2018.
  10. News: Vicky . Hallet . Back on My Feet founder Anne Mahlum moves to D.C. and takes up another cause, Solidcore . October 29, 2013 . The Washington Post.
  11. Cnn Heroes: An All-Star Tribute - Anne Mahlum, Back on My Feet . 2009-05-20 . Backonmyfeetphilly . 2024-11-21 . YouTube.
  12. Web site: 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 . 2024-11-21 . CNBC . en.
  13. Web site: https://www.bizjournals.com/bizwomen/news/latest-news/2024/04/anne-mahlum-sold-solidcore-for-88m.html . 2024-11-21 . www.bizjournals.com.
  14. News: Runner gets homeless on right track . 4 September 2019 . CNN . Cable News Network. Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. . October 7, 2008.
  15. News: Anne Mahlum 40 under 40 . 5 September 2019 . Philadelphia BizJournals . American City Business Journals . May 10, 2010.
  16. Web site: https://www.bizjournals.com/washington/print-edition/2011/10/28/40-under-40-anne-mahlum.html . 2024-11-21 . www.bizjournals.com.
  17. Web site: Honoring Top Female CEOs . www.monarchstaffing.com . Smart CEO . 4 September 2019.
  18. Web site: https://www.bizjournals.com/washington/news/2024/09/25/solidcore-l-catterton-lvmh-bryan-myers-anne-mahlum.html . 2024-11-21 . www.bizjournals.com.
  19. Web site: Casey . Tim . Fitness Startup OxeFit Raises $17.5 Million In Latest Round . 2024-11-21 . Forbes . en.
  20. Web site: Thier . Jane . How the 43-year-old founder of [solidcore] made $100 million as her competitors went bankrupt ]. 2024-11-21 . Fortune . en.
  21. Web site: 2019-03-30 . After a 6-Year Running Break, This Fitness Entrepreneur Took on the Antarctica Marathon . 2024-11-21 . Runner's World . en-US.

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