Entrepreneur & Resilience Expert; Author of "Molly's Game"; Host of "Torched" Podcast; Former U.S. Ski Team Member
Molly Bloom Biography
Molly Bloom is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and keynote speaker known for her transition from competitive skiing to organizing high-stakes poker games. Bloom was a member of the U.S. Ski Team, ranked third nationally in moguls, until a crash during a qualifying run ended her athletic career. She completed a political science degree at the University of Colorado and considered law school before moving to Los Angeles for a sabbatical.
Bloom's memoir, "Molly's Game," details her progression from college student to Los Angeles waitress to operator of one of the largest private poker games in the world. These games included hundreds of millions of dollars and attracted celebrities such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Alex Rodriguez, and Ben Affleck. Known in the media as the Poker Princess, Bloom later organized games in New York. She declined to cooperate with authorities against her former clients, a decision that protected the privacy of many high-profile individuals. Bloom was charged with running an illegal poker game in New York and, after pleading guilty, received probation, a fine, community service, and forfeiture of funds.
Following her legal case, Bloom published "Molly's Game," which recounts her experiences in the exclusive gambling scene. The memoir was adapted into the film "Molly's Game," starring Jessica Chastain and directed by Aaron Sorkin. The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Screenplay. Bloom has been recognized by Fortune as one of its Most Powerful Women and has appeared on shows and outlets including Ellen, Vice, The Los Angeles Times, NPR, and Vulture. She has spoken at Fortune's Most Powerful Women event, for companies such as Blackrock Financial and SiriusXM Radio, and delivered a commencement address at Colorado State University.
Bloom has since focused on motivational speaking, authorship, and women's empowerment. She emphasizes "affective presence," which she describes as the science and art of fostering authentic emotional connections to influence others positively. Bloom founded the One World Group to support women facing challenges, particularly those intensified by global crises. She also hosts the two-time Gold Signal Award-winning podcast "Torched," which features stories of world-class competitive athletes. Bloom continues to share her experiences in resilience, integrity, and reinvention as a speaker and podcast host.
Molly Bloom Speaking Topics
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MOLLY'S GAME: THE TRUE STORY OF THE WOMAN BEHIND THE MOST EXCLUSIVE, HIGH-STAKES UNDERGROUND POKER GAME IN THE WORLD
What’s it like to run an exclusive poker game for the rich and famous? Molly Bloom went from Olympic-level skier who didn’t know a thing about poker or Hollywood to building and operating the largest and most notorious private poker game in the world. In this motivational talk, Bloom will show the sales and marketing skills she used to attract hundreds of millions of dollars to the game and spark the interest of players like Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, A-Rod, and Ben Affleck. Audiences will get the inside story not shown in the film as Bloom shares true-life tales of her experience.
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ENGAGE, CONNECT AND LEVEL UP WITH AFFECTIVE PRESENCE
In today’s world of media overload and disconnection, it’s increasingly more important to connect and engage effectively with people for work, family and in everyday life. Affective Presence is the exciting and previously unexplored science of how you connect and engage with people, make them feel, and create an impact. It is a buildable skill that has the potential to transform the lives of those who employ it and make the world a better place.
From running the largest poker games in the world, populated by some of the richest and most powerful, to convincing Aaron Sorkin, the highest paid screenwriter in Hollywood to adapt her book, to becoming one of the most booked speakers in the industry, Molly Bloom has identified the through line responsible for her success, Affective Presence.
In this interactive session, you will learn the top methods for building Affective Presence, develop practical takeaways and practice how to engage and connect with people for all aspects of work and life.
Molly Bloom Videos
Molly Bloom | High Stakes and Resilience
Molly Bloom is an entrepreneur, an inspirational speaker and the bestselling author of the memoir “Molly’s Game”. Her story of transitioning...
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Molly Bloom is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as MOLLY'S GAME: THE TRUE STORY OF THE WOMAN BEHIND THE MOST EXCLUSIVE, HIGH-STAKES UNDERGROUND POKER GAME IN THE WORLD, ENGAGE, CONNECT AND LEVEL UP WITH AFFECTIVE PRESENCE, BET ON YOURSELF AND YOU’LL ALWAYS WIN: OVERCOMING SETBACKS, MAKE EVERY CUSTOMER FEEL LIKE A HIGH ROLLER, MOLLY'S PLAYBOOK FOR SUCCESS: CHAMPION MINDSET and UNDERSTANDING RISK AND BEATING THE ODDS: FROM THE US SKI TEAM CHAMPION WHO WENT FROM OLYMPIC HOPEFUL TO RUNNING THE LARGEST, HIGH-STAKES UNDERGROUND POKER GAME IN THE WORLD. The estimated speaking fee range to book Molly Bloom for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. Molly Bloom generally travels from Denver, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Carey Lohrenz, Erica Dhawan, Erin Brockovich, Eric Boles and John "GUCCI" Foley. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Molly Bloom for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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