Anne Mahlum – Entrepreneur, Motivational Speaker, Philanthropist

Friday, September 11, 2026:

Anne Mahlum is an entrepreneur, motivational speaker, experienced CEO, investor, advisor, philanthropist and athlete. She is extremely passionate about empowering people to live life on their own terms. 

 

Anne is the founder and former CEO of Back on My Feet, a national non-profit that uses running as a vehicle to help those experiencing homelessness achieve self-sufficiency. 

 

She is also the founder and former CEO of solidcore, one of the fitness industry's most successful brands. She started the company in 2013 and grew it to 100 locations in 9 years before selling her shares to private equity for $98.4 million dollars. The company was valued at more than $300 at this transaction. 

 

She is an active investor and advisor in companies in the health and wellness space, has completed 11 marathons, and is an avid beach volleyball player. 

 

She lives in Miami with her husband, Brett, and they welcomed their first child, Elliot, this past December. 

Date: September 11, 2026

Special Location:

Hyatt Centric Southpark Charlotte(opens in new tab)

3100 Apex Dr, Charlotte, NC 28211

Time: 7:30a - 9:45p