Anne Mahlum: Selling SolidCore for $100M, Navigating Transitions, Dating as an Ambitious Woman

Author: Christina Galbato
Published: Wed 23 Jul 2025
Episode Link: https://herlifebydesign.libsyn.com/anne-mahlum-selling-solidcore-for-100m-navigating-transitions-dating-as-an-ambitious-woman

In this episode of She's WELLthy, I sit down with Anne Mahlum, founder of fitness empire SolidCore and of non-profit Back on My Feet. We have a refreshing conversation about what it was like growing up with addiction in her family, the mindset required to build the life & career of your dreams, and how to navigate massive transitional chapters.

We also discuss the trappings of associating wealth for personal value, dating as a driven woman, and maintaining masculine/feminine polarity in romantic relationships. This was a refreshing and beautiful conversation filled with SO many actionable takeaways... Be prepared to take notes and get inspired!

01:26 - Growing up with addiction in the household

05:53 - Running as a coping mechanism

09:00 - Building Back on My Feet

17:30 - Navigating transitions

21:49 - Building Solidcore

33:14 - Tips for overcoming fear

39:43 - Where does the drive of high achievers come from?

40:55 - Associating success with worthiness

44:25 - Dating as a driven woman and maintaining masculine/feminine polarity

54:43 - Prenups and financial dynamics in marriage

1:00:48 - What Anne looks for in founders she invests in

1:04:40 - Preparing for motherhood