Molly Bloom
Keynote Speaker: Entrepreneur & Resilience Expert; Author of "Molly's Game"; Host of "Torched" Podcast; Former U.S. Ski Team Member
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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.
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Molly Bloom Speaking Topics
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.
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.
How do you come back from a failure? After the FBI arrested Molly Bloom and confiscated all her earnings from her poker business, she could have given up. Instead, she used the same lessons she learned from her father that led her to come back from back surgery to be ranked No. 3 in North America in moguls, to overcome this setback. She wrote the bestselling memoir, Molly’s Game, convinced Aaron Sorkin to write the screenplay, and the film earned an Oscar nomination for Best Screenplay. In this inspiring talk, Bloom will share true stories and life lessons showing that when you bet on yourself in business, you can always win.
Molly Bloom didn’t know a thing about running a poker business when she was asked to set up the most exclusive high stakes poker game in Hollywood. She was faced with the daunting question: how do you create an experience that will keep the rich and famous coming back when they can go anywhere to play poker? Molly found if she built a unique customer culture, not only would players come back, the game would become so exclusive that everyone would want to be a part of it. In this exciting and informative talk, Bloom shows how she created an experience like no other for her players and how you can apply the same principles for creating an exclusive experience for your customers.
Molly Bloom shares her playbook for winning, derived from her experiences skiing for the US Ski Team, running the largest poker games in the world, writing a best-selling memoir, and making an Oscar-nominated movie. She breaks her philosophy for growth and success down into 7 major points over the course of her presentation, which audiences will leave invigorated, informed, and primed for their own success.
Molly will cover:
- The importance of unequivocally believing in yourself, backed by Carol Dweck’s research into growth mindset and its influence on children in underperforming school districts.
- The science of overcoming fear through a combination of taking calculated risks, breathwork and meditation.
- Cultivating power via a process of self-accountability and reflection.
- Making use of mindfulness to cultivate resilience, which pays off more in the long run than connections and talent.
- Finding allies and becoming an ally for others.
- The art of pivoting when it comes time to move on to the next venture, and making a clean break with the past.
- How to cultivate relationships with absolutely anyone through the use of human psychology and your own authentic self.
Molly Bloom Videos
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How much does it cost to book Molly Bloom for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Molly Bloom, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Molly Bloom are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Molly Bloom, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Molly Bloom speak about?
Molly Bloom is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Motivational, Storytelling, Women in Business, Influential Women, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Women's Empowerment, Addiction & Recovery, Mental Health, Women, Female Leadership, Women's History Month, Sales and Business.
Where does Molly Bloom travel from?
Molly Bloom generally travels from Denver, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Molly Bloom?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Molly Bloom for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Molly Bloom for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Molly Bloom or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Molly Bloom is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Inspirational, Motivational and Storytelling. The estimated speaking fee range to book Molly Bloom for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. 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 and Erin Brockovich. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Molly Bloom for an upcoming event.
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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.
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BET ON YOURSELF AND YOU’LL ALWAYS WIN: OVERCOMING SETBACKS
How do you come back from a failure? After the FBI arrested Molly Bloom and confiscated all her earnings from her poker business, she could have given up. Instead, she used the same lessons she learned from her father that led her to come back from back surgery to be ranked No. 3 in North America in moguls, to overcome this setback. She wrote the bestselling memoir, Molly’s Game, convinced Aaron Sorkin to write the screenplay, and the film earned an Oscar nomination for Best Screenplay. In this inspiring talk, Bloom will share true stories and life lessons showing that when you bet on yourself in business, you can always win.
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MAKE EVERY CUSTOMER FEEL LIKE A HIGH ROLLER
Molly Bloom didn’t know a thing about running a poker business when she was asked to set up the most exclusive high stakes poker game in Hollywood. She was faced with the daunting question: how do you create an experience that will keep the rich and famous coming back when they can go anywhere to play poker? Molly found if she built a unique customer culture, not only would players come back, the game would become so exclusive that everyone would want to be a part of it. In this exciting and informative talk, Bloom shows how she created an experience like no other for her players and how you can apply the same principles for creating an exclusive experience for your customers.
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MOLLY'S PLAYBOOK FOR SUCCESS: CHAMPION MINDSET
Molly Bloom shares her playbook for winning, derived from her experiences skiing for the US Ski Team, running the largest poker games in the world, writing a best-selling memoir, and making an Oscar-nominated movie. She breaks her philosophy for growth and success down into 7 major points over the course of her presentation, which audiences will leave invigorated, informed, and primed for their own success.
Molly will cover:
- The importance of unequivocally believing in yourself, backed by Carol Dweck’s research into growth mindset and its influence on children in underperforming school districts.
- The science of overcoming fear through a combination of taking calculated risks, breathwork and meditation.
- Cultivating power via a process of self-accountability and reflection.
- Making use of mindfulness to cultivate resilience, which pays off more in the long run than connections and talent.
- Finding allies and becoming an ally for others.
- The art of pivoting when it comes time to move on to the next venture, and making a clean break with the past.
- How to cultivate relationships with absolutely anyone through the use of human psychology and your own authentic self.
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Molly Bloom Reviews
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Molly was a dream to work with onsite. She showed up early, gave a captive keynote, and offered to stay late to autograph books for attendees. I'd highly recommend Molly Bloom for future events.
Kerr Entertainment Group on behalf of Magellan Financial - Mar 19 2026 -
ALM Media - Jul 25 2025
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Essent Guaranty Inc. - Mar 03 2025
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Phenomenal experience all around. Thank you!
YPO Gold Philadelphia Chapter - Mar 03 2025 -
Wonderful team from start to finish - extremely helpful and knowledgeable.
Stratos Wealth Partners - May 15 2023
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How do I book Molly Bloom to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Molly Bloom for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Molly Bloom, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Molly Bloom or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Molly Bloom for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Molly Bloom, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Molly Bloom are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Molly Bloom, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Molly Bloom speak about?
Molly Bloom is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Motivational, Storytelling, Women in Business, Influential Women, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Women's Empowerment, Addiction & Recovery, Mental Health, Women, Female Leadership, Women's History Month, Sales and Business. -
Where does Molly Bloom travel from?
Molly Bloom generally travels from Denver, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Molly Bloom?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Molly Bloom for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Molly Bloom for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Molly Bloom or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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