Molly Bloom

Entrepreneur, Bestselling Author, One of Fortune’s Most Powerful Women, Subject of the Oscar-nominated film, “Molly’s Game”, and Host of Award-Winning Podcast, “Torched”
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About

A luminary in the world of inspirational keynote speakers, Molly Bloom is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, former member of the U.S. Ski Team, one of Fortune’s Most Powerful Women, and host of the two-time Gold Signal award-winning podcast, “Torched,” featuring the inspiring stories of world-class competitive athletes. She achieved fame as the subject of Aaron Sorkin’s Oscar-nominated film, Molly’s Game, based on her bestselling memoir. Molly’s Game chronicles Bloom’s journey from college student and former Olympic skiing hopeful to LA waitress to head of the most exclusive high-stakes poker game in the world. With no-limit stakes that could top $100 million and celebrity players such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Ben Affleck, A-Rod and Tobey Maguire, “Molly’s Game,” was a Hollywood-worthy achievement for a 25-year-old small town Colorado girl.

Bloom’s first career was as a world-class skier, an achievement that defied the dire prognosis of medical experts. At age 12, she had been diagnosed with severe scoliosis, undergoing spinal fusion surgery that doctors said would prevent her from ever competing again. Defiant and determined, Bloom was back on the slopes in a year. At 19, she made the U.S. Ski Team. At 20, she was ranked #3 in North America in the moguls. At 21, Bloom was firmly on the path to the Olympics. In her qualifying run, a frozen pine bough caused one of her skis to release, leading to a devastating crash and a forced retirement from the sport she loved.

Bloom finished her political science degree at the University of Colorado and was applying to elite law schools when she decided to take a year-long sabbatical and move to LA. She found work as a waitress and personal assistant to a man who ran a high-stakes poker game frequented by celebrities. Teaching herself the business and forging important relationships, Bloom took the risk of going out on her own. “Molly’s Game” was born. Over the next six years, she went from running a multi-million-dollar business to being raided by the FBI. Even in the face of extreme adversity, she always maintained her integrity. 

With her millions gone and life in ruins, Bloom set her mind to writing a book. Publishers were interested, but only if she named names. Keeping to her promise to never again compromise her integrity or lower her moral standards, Bloom persevered until she found a publisher that would work with her on her terms. Molly’s Game became a bestselling memoir, one that she convinced Oscar-winning screenwriter and director, Aaron Sorkin, to turn into an Academy Award-winning movie.

Today, Molly Bloom is a top-booked speaker, podcast host, mother, mentor to other women, and advocate. She has appeared on Ellen, Vice, NPR, Vulture and in The Los Angeles Times and Forbes. In 2020, at the height of the COVID pandemic, she founded the One World Group with her husband, neuroscientist Devin Effinger. The online group seeks to connect people around the world, especially women facing challenges. In 2022, Bloom launched, “Torched,” a podcast exploring Olympic controversies and the heat of competition. As host, she shares stories about the cost of greatness, both on and off the Olympic stage—from the Tour de France to Title IX to the World Cup.

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Topics

Topics

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

Defying The Odds: Molly Bloom's Odyssey Of Adversity, Reinvention, And Triumph

Make Every Customer Feel Like A High Roller

Videos

https://youtu.be/0-fugx-QD74
Molly Bloom Sizzle Reel 2024
https://youtu.be/VcmHjF3lELE
Molly Bloom | High Stakes and Resilience
https://youtu.be/OWd7MeChRjo
Simon Sinek in conversation with Molly Bloom
https://youtu.be/ZoGv1Tr9h4M
More Than Just a Game with Molly Bloom, Entrepreneur and Author of Molly’s Game
https://youtu.be/9aYMx8vL1kA
Imagine Solutions 2021 Molly Bloom
https://youtu.be/tS0Yqq33qN8
"The winners played the long game" - Molly Bloom at SuperReturn International 2019
https://youtu.be/ddm1hx_9Ju8
FinServ Keynote Speaker Molly Bloom
https://youtu.be/XyAghWuqyFY
Watch Author Molly Bloom Speak At MPW Next Gen I Fortune
https://youtu.be/tzuXce0OLfo
'Molly's Game' Inspiration Molly Bloom Chats with Ellen

Testimonials

“It was an absolute pleasure to have Molly Bloom as a speaker at our event for the EO New York chapter. Having witnessed her remarkable presentations in the past, I had high expectations, but Molly surpassed them all, delivering an experience that went above and beyond.

Her ability to engage and captivate our audience was truly exceptional. The feedback from attendees has been overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing how much they enjoyed and valued the session. We are deeply grateful to Molly for her outstanding contribution and would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for making our event a memorable success.”

Omar
Learning Chair, EO New York Chapter

“Please thank Molly for generously sharing her time, wisdom, and experiences with us. Her presentation was not only informative but also engaging, creating a lasting impression that will undoubtedly influence our guests. 

We appreciate the dedication and effort she put into delivering such a memorable talk. Molly’s insights have sparked new ideas and perspectives within me and every guest of the event.”

Event Team Lead, Cpa. Club International Forum

“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

“Molly Bloom has wowed the Zendesk audience, not once… not twice… but on three occasions! She’s brutally honest, generous with her time, and willing to answer the tough questions…Molly is not your typical keynote speaker or panelist, and that’s exactly why we adore her.”

Sarah
Zendesk

“Molly’s powerful presentation is as masterful and compelling as her Oscar-nominated film. Her messages of perseverance, triumph, and embracing personal growth remind us that our potential is truly limitless so long as we stay true to our goals and aspirations.”

Sarah V.
FilmNation

“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 Popovic
PhD , Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey Club

“Molly is awesome! Period. I have heard many private speakers and she set the bar very high for future events. Our event exceeded expectations on every level. The only negative: no one wanted to leave. Every single attendee, without exception, called or emailed me the next day with sincere and genuine praise for Molly. Her insights from how to deal with adversity to optimizing risk management blew everyone away.”

Ron Santella
Ceo, Teramo Advisors

“I like to give the audience what Lily Tomlin calls the ‘goosebump experience,’ and that experience Molly is what I felt the first time I met you. I was so completely knocked out by your quiet sense of integrity, by your brilliance, by your sly sense of humor…and by the fact that I knew that you would be able to give the audience the ‘goosebump experience.’ There is no better delivery system ever invented for an idea than a story.”

Director, Aaron Sorkin
Director, Aaron Sorkin, upon receiving the Best Screenwriter Movies For Grownups Award for Molly’s Game

“She was amazing.  I cannot think of anything that could have made the night better.  She was personable, her presentation was incredible, our guests absolutely loved it.”

Jen
Executive Director - EO St Louis

“Thank you so much for recommending Molly Bloom. I highly recommend her to all of my clients. She is a great speaker, a lovely person and so easy to work with (a lovely experience for my bureau and our client).”

Jaki B.
Las Vegas Speakers Bureau