Take Command: A Leadership Podcast

Bold Moves, Solid Wins: Overcoming Fear, Leading with Authenticity, and Growing

Episode Summary

Anne Mahlum is not just an entrepreneur—she’s a force of nature. From using running to help people experiencing homelessness to scaling one of the fastest-growing boutique fitness brands in the country, she’s built businesses that change lives. But Anne’s story is more than just success—it’s about taking risks, embracing reinvention, and refusing to play by the rules. “We don’t have to live life the way other people expect us to,” she says. Tune in to hear how she built Back on My Feet and [solidcore], why she shared millions from her company’s sale with employees, and what’s next for her in business and life.

Episode Notes

Meet Anne Mahlum—entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and advocate for living life on your own terms. In 2007, she founded Back on My Feet, a nonprofit that uses running to help individuals experiencing homelessness regain confidence, employment, and independence. A few years later, she launched [solidcore], a pilates-inspired fitness brand that she scaled to 100 locations nationwide, attracting clients like Michelle Obama. After raising $210M in private equity and exiting the company in 2023, Anne now invests, writes, and advocates for causes close to her heart, including addiction recovery and wrongful convictions. She believes in taking control of your story—“You are always one decision away from a totally different life.”

What You Will Learn:

Join us for this powerful and personal conversation, where Anne shares not just her successes but the mindset that got her there. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to create the life you want—on your terms.