Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energies, Non-Profit Success, and Fitness w/ Anne Mahlum (E96)

January 9, 2025

We all possess masculine and feminine energies, which influence our behaviors, decisions, and relationships. The dominant energy within us often shifts based on where we want to go in life. Understanding these energies involves recognizing the unique qualities and dynamics they bring to our lives.

Join us in this inspiring episode featuring Anne Mahlum, founder of [solidcore] and Back on My Feet, scaling expert, advisor, and 11-time marathoner across all continents. Anne shares her unique perspective on playfulness and how her childhood shaped her drive to be extraordinary. She also explores the dynamics of masculine and feminine energies and how they influence our actions and decisions.

As the discussion unfolds, Anne shares her motivation for philanthropy and the creation of Back on My Feet. Additionally, she reflects on key lessons learned from building and selling a business and discusses how to overcome a scarcity mindset.

She also explores the Four Idols (money, power, pleasure, and fame), their impact on our decisions, and the importance of knowing your value.

During this episode, you will learn about:

[02:02] Who is Anne Mahlum?

[03:38] Anne’s perspective on playfulness

[07:33] Anne’s inspiration to be extraordinary

[11:48] Understanding masculine & feminine energies

[16:27] The motivation behind philanthropy

[24:15] Back on My Feet organization

[27:44] Lessons from building and selling a business

[36:46] Overcoming scarcity mindset and embracing abundance

[43:56] The Four Idols

[49:00] How Anne determines her priorities

[54:14] Knowing your value

[57:05] Anne’s relationship with her fiancé

[01:02:38] Connect and learn more from Anne

Website: https://www.annemahlum.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annemahlum/

[01:03:39] Anne’s closing thought

Key Takeaways:

• Our childhood experiences shape our ambition. ~Anne Mahlum [08:21]
• We seek emotional fulfillment right after food and shelter. ~Anne Mahlum [18:46]
• By creating a positive environment, you significantly increase people’s chances of success. ~Anne Mahlum [19:33]
• “You’re either a giving person or you’re not. No amount of money or circumstance can change that.” ~Anne Mahlum [22:18]
• To succeed in business and personal life, be clear about your vision and adopt the right mindset. ~Anne Mahlum [28:35]
• “Growing is letting go.” ~Anne Mahlum [30:14]
• “People with a scarcity mindset lead and live from a place of fear.” ~Anne Mahlum [37:09]
• “Money doesn’t lead; it follows.” ~Anne Mahlum [38:57]
• “Trade money for time, not time for money.” ~Anne Mahlum [46:04]
• “If you’re not falling down, you’re not pushing hard enough.” ~Anne Mahlum [47:30]
• Don’t just succumb to what someone else says you’re worth. ~Anne Mahlum [55:51]
• You cannot have anything new in life if you are not willing to let something go. [01:04:03]
• You have to identify and remove what no longer serves you so that you can open up to receive the treasures and wealth coming into your life. ~Brian Bogert [01:06:53]