Anne Mahlum

Anne Michelle Mahlum (born November 3, 1980) is an American entrepreneur, philanthropist, motivational speaker, and advocate for personal growth and social impact. She is the founder of solidcore, a boutique fitness company with locations across the United States. She is also the founder of Back on My Feet, a national nonprofit organization that uses running to help individuals experiencing homelessness achieve self-sufficiency.

Education and career Originally from Bismarck, North Dakota, Mahlum has a dual BS degree in Political Science and Government & Public Relations from St. Cloud State University and a MA degree in Political Communication from American University.

In May 2007, she launched Back on My Feet, a Philadelphia-based non-profit organization for homeless people. The organization combines running programs with support services to help individuals experiencing homelessness rebuild their lives. Mahlum’s work with Back on My Feet earned her national recognition, including being named a CNN Hero in 2008.

In 2013, Mahlum launched , a fitness company specializing in high-intensity, low-impact workouts. With over 160 locations, solidcore has become one of the fastest-growing fitness brands in the United States.

Recognition Mahlum has been named ABC World News Person of the Week, a 2008 CNN Hero, 40 under 40 individual by Philadelphia, Women's Health Magazine's Game Changers, and Washington DC's Top 40 under 40. She is also a recipient of 2012 Brava Award by CEO Magazine.

She's been featured in Washington Business Journal, CNBC, Fortune, and Runner's World.