Ryan speaks with Molly Bloom in-person at the new Daily Stoic podcast studio in the second of a two-part conversation, the first of which was conducted virtually. Today, they discuss the power of understanding and utilizing self-interest in order to connect with other people, how to improve at something every day by committing to the beginner’s mindset, what raising children can teach you about finding peace in your own mind, and more.Molly Bloom is an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and former Olympic class skier. After her competitive skiing career was derailed by injury, Molly became a bartender at the Viper Room in Los Angeles. She eventually started an event and catering company to host high-stakes poker tournaments, which attracted wealthy people, sports figures, and Hollywood celebrities. In 2013, she was sentenced as part of a $100 million money laundering and illegal sports gambling operation and served one year of probation with a $200,000 fine, and 200 hours of community service. Her story was turned into a 2017 film written and directed by Aaron Sorkin. Molly’s speaking and entrepreneurial work focuses on inspiring and educating people on how to become top performers.🎧 Listen to the first part of Ryan and Molly’s conversation here.✉️ Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail🏛 Check out the Daily Stoic Store for Stoic inspired products, signed books, and more.📱 Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, FacebookSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Molly Bloom shares her incredible journey of running an illegal poker game, facing failure, and finding success. She talks about courage, perseverance, integrity, and recovering from setbacks. Molly discusses overcoming fear, holding onto integrity, and using survival mode to succeed. She emphasizes the importance of adaptability, self-awareness, and embracing uncomfortable emotions. The podcast also explores femininity in leadership, reconciliation with her father, and the significance of micronutrients and gut health for confidence and energy.

Former Olympic skier and 'Poker Princess' Molly Bloom discusses her journey from skiing to running high-stakes poker games with A-list celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio and Ben Affleck. She shares insights on the psychology of poker, influencing successful people, and the thrill of seeing someone lose $100 million in one night.

Ryan speaks with Molly Bloom about her book Molly's Game: The True Story of the 26-Year-Old Woman Behind the Most Exclusive, High-Stakes Underground Poker Game in the World, the crossroads moment that taught her to overcome challenges through mindfulness, the intoxicating and eye-opening effects of running poker games for the ultra-rich and famous, how hitting rock-bottom taught her that good character is something to be trained, and more.Molly Bloom is an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and former Olympic class skier. After her competitive skiing career was derailed by injury, Molly became a bartender at the Viper Room in Los Angeles. She eventually started an event and catering company to host high-stakes poker tournaments, which attracted wealthy people, sports figures, and Hollywood celebrities. In 2013, she was sentenced as part of a $100 million money laundering and illegal sports gambling operation and served one year of probation with a $200,000 fine, and 200 hours of community service. Her story was turned into a 2017 film written and directed by Aaron Sorkin. Molly’s speaking and entrepreneurial work focuses on inspiring and educating people on how to become top performers.✉️  Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail🏛 Check out the Daily Stoic Store for Stoic inspired products, signed books, and more.📱 Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, FacebookSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Molly Bloom’s life story is one-of-a-kind.  Her Olympic dreams were dashed, so she planned on going to law school. Instead, she wound up running a high-stakes poker game where hundreds of millions of dollars would change hands in a night.  Molly made a lot of money. Celebrities, mafias, and federal informants soon took an interest in her and her game.  Eventually, she lost everything and had no one to blame but herself.Her story later became the Academy Award nominated movie, Molly’s Game, and the lessons she learned from her extraordinary journey have tremendous value for the rest of us.This is… A Bit of Optimism.For more on Molly and her work, check out:twitter.com/immollybloom 

Guests Troy Baker, Molly Bloom, Alexander Ludwig, and Camila Cabello share how they discovered stoicism and its impact on their lives. Topics include finding balance in athletic pursuits, seeking advice, the importance of daily practices, challenges of hiring, reflections on a breakup, emotional reactions to books, uncertainty in text compilation, the power of preserving memories, and finding stillness for personal and professional growth.

Liv Boeree sits down with Molly Bloom, someone so interesting she has literally had a movie made about her life. Molly made a name for herself running some of the highest staked poker games in LA and NYC for the rich and famous - that is, until it all came crashing down. We get into her journey of overcoming adversity and finding inner peace in this episode!

Molly Bloom, a former Olympic hopeful turned high-stakes poker game orchestrator, shares her incredible journey of running underground games for celebrities. She discusses the dangers of her choices, the moral dilemmas she faced, and the swift descent into crime and chaos. Molly reveals how a fortunate legal turn led to her story becoming a Hollywood blockbuster. Themes of personal growth, regret, and the quest for authenticity shine as she reflects on her past, emphasizing the importance of integrity and genuine connections.

Entrepreneur and bestselling author Molly Bloom discusses her fertility journey, transitioning to motherhood, setting boundaries, and assessing life. Topics include navigating fertility treatments, health product recommendations, and challenges of parenthood. The conversation also delves into embracing diverse perspectives, personal growth, and the importance of authentic connection and effective presence in interactions.

Molly Bloom, American entrepreneur, speaker, and author, joins the podcast to discuss her experience running the biggest underground Hollywood celebrity poker ring. They explore topics such as the profitability and control of owning seats in the ring, the consequences of not paying debts, building the biggest poker game in NYC, and her involvement with the Russian mob. Molly also shares her journey of becoming a convicted felon and trying to get her book turned into a movie.