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Molly Bloom

Transform high-stakes challenges into opportunities with Molly Bloom, speaker, resilience expert and leadership strategist. Molly works with organizations to develop perseverance and ethical decision-making, delivering compelling insights as featured in the Oscar-nominated film "Molly's Game."

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Molly Bloom

Molly Bloom

Denver, United States

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$26k–50k

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Molly Bloom's biography

At a glance

  • Host of the two-time Gold Signal award-winning podcast, “Torched”
  • Subject of the Oscar-nominated film Molly’s Game
  • Named one of Fortune’s Most Powerful Women
Molly Bloom is a prominent inspirational speaker, bestselling author, former U.S. Ski Team member, and host of the award-winning podcast "Torched." She gained recognition as the subject of the Oscar-nominated film "Molly’s Game," which is based on her memoir detailing her rise from a college student and Olympic skiing hopeful to the organiser of high-stakes poker games in Los Angeles. Molly's skiing career began despite a severe scoliosis diagnosis at age 12, which required spinal fusion surgery. Defying expectations, she returned to skiing within a year, joined the U.S. Ski Team at 19, and ranked #3 in North America in moguls by 20. However, a crash during Olympic qualifiers forced her to retire from the sport. After completing her political science degree at the University of Colorado, Molly moved to Los Angeles to work as a waitress and personal assistant. She became involved in a high-stakes poker game and eventually started her own operation, "Molly’s Game." Over six years, she built a multi-million-dollar business before it was raided by the FBI. Despite losing everything, she remained committed to her principles. Molly then focused on writing her memoir. While publishers showed interest, they wanted her to disclose names, which she refused. Eventually, she found a publisher willing to work on her terms, leading to the success of "Molly’s Game" and its adaptation into a film by Aaron Sorkin. Today, Molly is a sought-after speaker, podcast host, mother, and advocate for women. She founded the One World Group in 2020 to connect people globally, particularly women facing challenges. In 2022, she launched "Torched," a podcast that delves into Olympic controversies and the sacrifices of athletes. Molly has been featured on various media platforms, including Ellen, NPR, and Forbes.

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Topics, sessions and talks

Bet On Yourself And You'll Always Win
Molly Bloom faced a significant setback when the FBI arrested her and seized her poker business earnings. Drawing on lessons from her father and her own resilience, she rebounded from this failure, ultimately writing the bestselling memoir, "Molly’s Game", which inspired an Oscar-nominated screenplay by Aaron Sorkin. In her inspiring talk, Molly will share powerful stories and insights, teaching attendees how to bet on themselves and turn setbacks into triumphs.
Molly's Game: A True Story
In her motivational talk, Molly Bloom shares her journey from Olympic-level skier to the mastermind behind the world’s largest private poker game, attracting celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio and Ben Affleck. With no prior knowledge of poker or Hollywood, Molly utilised her sales and marketing skills to generate hundreds of millions in revenue. Attendees will gain insights into her unique experiences and learn valuable lessons in entrepreneurship and networking.
Make Every Customer Feel Like A High Roller
Molly Bloom, initially unfamiliar with the poker business, was tasked with organising Hollywood's most exclusive high-stakes poker game. She realised that cultivating a unique customer culture was key to attracting and retaining wealthy players. In her engaging talk, Bloom shares her journey in creating an unparalleled experience for her clients. Attendees will learn how to implement similar strategies to develop exclusive experiences that keep customers coming back for more.
Understanding Risk And Beating The Odds
In this captivating session, Molly Bloom draws on her experiences as an athlete and host of high-stakes poker games with influential figures in business, entertainment, and politics. Attendees will discover her unique framework for managing risk, cultivating courage, crafting effective strategies, and developing perseverance. This presentation is ideal for those in sales, marketing, and leadership, offering both entertainment and valuable insights into the inner workings of success and resilience.
Molly's Playbook For Success
Molly Bloom presents her winning playbook, shaped by her experiences with the US Ski Team, running high-stakes poker games, and authoring a best-selling memoir. In her engaging presentation, she outlines seven key principles for growth and success, emphasising self-belief, the science of overcoming fear, and the importance of mindfulness. Attendees will leave inspired and equipped with practical strategies to foster resilience and accountability, ultimately priming them for their own success.

Why we recommend booking Molly

Book Molly Bloom as your speaker to inspire your team with her incredible journey of resilience and integrity. From Olympic hopeful to high-stakes poker mogul, her story captivates and motivates. Gain insights on overcoming adversity and achieving greatness, making her a perfect fit for any event.

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Testimonials

In my 15 years here, she's one of the best speakers we've ever had. Her authenticity and connection made all the difference.

Kevin

Pharmaceutical Company

Molly hit every note. She held the attention of the entire room for the whole hour as our players were in complete silence and full attention.

Meg

Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey Club

Molly Bloom was FANTASTIC. Great story, message and delivery. And on a personal level, she's wonderful to work with. A great experience all around.

Ron

NetOne

Featured Projects

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Molly Bloom structures her talks around personal narrative, tracing a sequential arc from her career as a competitive skier through her construction of a high-stakes poker empire and subsequent FBI arrest, using each stage to extract a transferable lesson in resilience, entrepreneurship, or customer experience.

What topics does Molly Bloom specialise in?

Molly Bloom speaks on resilience and personal reinvention, entrepreneurship and building a high-value business from scratch, and customer experience and loyalty strategies. She is the subject of the Oscar-nominated film "Molly's Game," adapted by Aaron Sorkin from her bestselling memoir of the same name.

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