Molly Bloom

Molly Bloom is an inspirational keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and bestselling author of "Molly’s Game." Her memoir was adapted into an Oscar-nominated film by Aaron Sorkin, detailing her journey from a college student and former Olympic skiing hopeful to running the most exclusive high-stakes poker game in the world. Bloom, originally from a small town in Colorado, found herself managing a multi-million-dollar underground poker enterprise with celebrity attendees like Leonardo DiCaprio and Ben Affleck. Her story is a testament to her ability to maintain integrity and moral standards even when faced with immense challenges.

Originally a member of the U.S. Ski Team, Bloom was a world-class skier despite a severe scoliosis diagnosis at age 12. Following spinal fusion surgery, she defied medical expectations by returning to competitive skiing within a year. By 21, she ranked No. 3 in North America in moguls, but her Olympic aspirations ended abruptly due to a career-ending crash during a qualifying run. Bloom later completed her political science degree at the University of Colorado.

After moving to Los Angeles and initially working as a waitress, Bloom found herself as a personal assistant to a high-stakes poker game organizer. She quickly learned the intricacies of the business, eventually running her own game known as "Molly's Game." Despite the eventual FBI raid and the collapse of her poker business, Bloom never compromised her ethical standards. Her resilience led her to write and publish her memoir, which she successfully pitched to Aaron Sorkin for film adaptation, insisting on no compromises regarding the disclosure of confidential information.

Today, Bloom is not only a sought-after speaker but also a podcast host, mentor, and advocate. She is the creator of the One World Group, an initiative founded during the COVID pandemic to support women globally. Additionally, she hosts the award-winning podcast "Torched," where she discusses the enormous pressures and controversies of Olympic-level competition. Bloom’s engagements often include corporate events, where she shares her insights on overcoming adversity, ethical leadership, and maintaining integrity in challenging situations.