There is no way this will work | Anne Mahlum | TEDxKC

TEDxKC 2013: Defy Impossible. Anne Mahlum is a social entrepreneur who loves to create and build with purpose. The majority of her focus over the past four years has been on Back on My Feet, a non-profit organization she started in Philadelphia in 2007 that uses the power of running to change the way those experiencing homelessness see themselves so they can make real change in their lives.
Anne regularly speaks at corporate events, academic institutions and conferences. She has presented on leadership, inspiration, the business behind starting a nonprofit, fundraising, social change and of course, the issue of homelessness.
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[@sarapiksit]

This lady who is my age presently, 2022, did something amazing with her skill set. I haven't heard of this program and I was homeless in Clevlenad, Ohio and a couple time homeless with my baby boy at the time at the age of 7 yrs old. I had no clue what I was going to do being a now single mother, my home was taken by the bank, his father a cheater and alcoholic wouldnt help keep the home (too much to leave here), and my college education was dropped immediately. The whole world shifted while I had this little boy who is now 20 yrs old, to take care of and raise. It's funny, I use to run everyday before he was born. That's why I'm leaving a comment that will never be read. Homeless people are human. And running is an accomplishment that makes you feel good.

[@ScottandJodi]

I read it. Time to get running again. Hiking, biking, swimming! Our bodies were meant to move. Sounds like you raised that child in spite of the strikes against you. I honor and respect that struggle and accomplishment.

[@savgal1211]

I read it ,honey. I need to start exercising again.went to gym from 22 until Covid. Now!? I gotta get back for my self esteem.

[@savgal1211]

Oh, i am 60.

[@williamhigginsjr573]

I read it. I was homeless 4 times between 2002 and 2010.

[@melmeyer0]

Now there's an intelligent woman, she put two and two together. If you want to change people's life's help them believe in themselves, and wait for them to take the reins of their destiny. Also, such a selfless act inspired by the love she has for her father. What a great example of what it means to be a human being. Much respect Anne Mahlum!

[@stevescott6898]

What kind of a world would this be with more people like this incredible young lady?

[@secaucuss7344]

@@stevescott6898 Consider Billie Eilish. Same approach, done with music. For more than one generation.

[@benjapeterson6132]

So true!

[@macareuxmoine]

Hands down one of the best Ted Talks EVER. And I watched/listened to quite a few of them. She galvanized her pain into inspiration.

[@dansonkibera2217]

I love TEDx talk.... lucky to have some charge on my phone in some bush in Central Kenya, sitting under a tree, but listening to words of wisdom spoken somewhere in halls that I will never be able to visit.... Watching in 2022 and loving it he simplicity, and practicality of it all. It challenges me to think how I could make a difference in my own small sphere.

[@samantharose4952]

Had me in tears - what a wonderful human being. So inspiring, as a thirty something who is asking herself the big questions right now and spent her twenties not knowing who I was while going from one big achievement to another trying to find validation and appreciation this talk resonated with me on so many levels. Thank you and congratulations on creating such an amazing organisation.

[@dreamyboyd4588]

Agree, me too

[@bthomson]

Ok will I just let this message pass me by? Or will I find the strength in myself that she did? We all have it!🏋🏋🏋

[@BtrflyBelle]

I'm crying too. What a beautiful, brave, brilliant being!!! 💚💚💚

[@wheelsofafrica]

@@BtrflyBelle Also mopping tears. What an inspiration!

[@navigatelifechanges]

One of the most powerful stories heard in TED or anywhere else. Wow! The world needs many many more people like you, and you are inspiring them, I am sure!

[@kellyjohnson9507]

Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen. If you wanna FLY, you got to give up the shit that weighs you down. Anne thumbs up ;)

[@wakingupishardtodo]

This is probably one of the most inspirational talks I’ve heard . I love her message and hope many people find a way to connect with those they would normally not socialize with. So many people draw lines between them and others she is working to get rid of the lines of singling people out because of their differences and that is truly amazing !

[@SHOTbyGUN]

Another amazing TEDx talk ... sometimes I wish there was a "give a dollar" button in KZbin, so that I could show more appreciation for the great talk; than just a thumps up.

[@szintezismuhely]

+SHOTbyGUN You can always google her organization and donate directly!

[@rohitkanwar-livit]

Well, now there is. KZbin has introduced an "Applaud" button through which you can send some money to the video creator. It's a new feature. Looks like this channel hasn't enabled it (yet).

[@bthomson]

What a great idea! I'd be broke by now though! 💸💸💸

[@powerbooks4144]

You can go to her website and donate. :-)

[@davidmiller4594]

Let the commercials run completely and don't skip through them. That helps out the channel

[@nthabelengkomane7021]

For you to open up to us and be so human... its not a common sight.. i really appreciate this

[@Tenyearslater13]

I’ve watched so many why this one got me I don’t know. Just the feeling she got of them saying they wanted to 9 people responding just makes me so happy. Just warms my heart great story

[@jwisdomful]

Wow Anne, I love how you r so vulnerable and courageous! I have learned that to enjoy life on its fullest we must to just that! Thank u! U inspired me to go forward on a path I have taken!!! Love u - we have come to love people the way God loves them- loves us!!!

[@jennytaylor3324]

What a lovely young lady. She trusted the universe, and let go of the outcome. When identity is fluid and we just wait to see what we'll be shown, that's true power, I think.

[@jtholmes024]

You are just the definition of amazing! Smart as a whip, cute as a button, this list goes on! Not only do you make people want to be around you but also look up to you and strive to be like you! You make me not just proud of you as a person but proud to be a person myself! You prove just how great people have the potential to be!

[@TG-to3dv]

You’re amazing. Thank you for sharing this and thank you for being the great human being you are. You’re dad regardless of his mistakes would say you’re the best thing he ever did. That is coming from another father that suffers with addiction.

[@violettownmicroenterprises1528]

I respect her humanity, her wisdom and insight.

[@tralingtu]

She is a real deal! I'm so inspired. thank you.

[@katiekat4457]

She probably didn't realize when she was starting this but through research she does know more about it. Running and moving and getting your heatbeat up for a little while changes so many good-feeling and good-healthy affects. One of The biggest benefits when you tun is that it highly affects the brain right down to the chemicals that are giving you a runner's high, it also lowers the bad stress hormones. But the greatest scientists have found is that running and other types of movement exercise actually and regardless of age, the exercise stimulates your brain to start building brand new brain cells that carry messages, helps you learn easier, changes you emotionally and mentally. It is a great help to drug addiction. As your brain makes these new cells and the connections between them, you are implanting a new you. If you continue to run for say many years the negative way their brains were working will change over to have more positive ways of thinks. By running you are growing parts of a new brain and while the messed up brain is being taken down due to disuse. There is so very many benefits to running. The benefits are endless. Good for you to start a movement. Get them moving and then the next step should be to find housing for them, Finland or Norway but I think it was Finnland where they no longer have anymore homeless people, you can look that up to see how they do it and the rational behind why its working and then use your running as examples of who needs homes and with homes they can financially get some help from government and other organizations because they have finallly have an address. No address no government benefits. You can blow this up as big as you want too, study the country with no more homeless, and I need you to read a book that shows all the brain changing studies and proofs that brain changing does. But I have to try to find which book that I thought was really good and extremely relevant. I will get back to you on the name of the book. It's an easy read

[@Mrbfgray]

One of the very few TEDx pieces really worth the time!

[@kipkenya]

Wow!!! Making the world a better place. Pretty special!!!

[@karolstefanski8190]

haven't heard this powerful, beautiful and just great talk for long time.. Thanks Anne:-)

[@ottybb]

Thank you much for being so vulnerable and for sharing your history. God Bless your family and you. Wishing you all the Best 🙏❤️

[@klemmichard8916]

made me shed a tear.

[@corrijackson]

How amazing living in Philly I remember seeing groups of people running wonder if this was you guys?! awesome story! 💕

[@johnmanto1945]

I love this woman, I am 77 years old and a totally lost so. I'm facing many years in prison, for things that made no sense in my past. I assure you, I get to my new home, I will run every day no matter how much it hurts. Thank you so much for this incredible inspiration ☝️👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[@safarijonas3490]

Thank you Anne! You are a Blessing and you deserve a Blessed life!

[@PaulSmith-xd1wu]

I feel lucky to have watched this. I went to the Back on My Feet site from here, and then searched a little more. Inspiring work. Thank you for your caring and empathy.

[@allaroundtown]

Thank you for sharing your story. Uplifting and inspiring.

[@joannecolijn3647]

This touched me to tears! Thank you for sharing your story. Very inspiring, I'll have to let it sink in...❤

[@Urania4007]

Wonderful. Inspirational for anyone facing uncertainty. Lovely to know what just one person is able to do.

[@AsheSusan]

Your dad and mom must be so proud of your honesty, to have such a brave young lady as you for their daughter.

[@MarkSeve]

Wow, just wow. Humanity+1

[@alibeaumont-filder3185]

Amazing young woman , brilliant insight .. thank you .. so very true , all you said . Thanks for wise reflections - and to recommender too

[@loveandlightfitnesswithtiffany]

Just saw this today 9/19/21🙌 Amen girl! Love & Light to you♥️

[@Starry_Night_Sky7455]

You forgot stress relief. Running is soooo good for your brain. You know that happy endorphin feeling you get when running? It's like a meditative trance. Nice cause, but maybe they helped you. Give people a chance. I like that she tried something wild. I got goosebumps when she started talking about the positive results of what she initiated here.

[@kinngrimm]

Applaudable the care and love she shares with communities in these 11 cities. This truelly is an idear worth sharing and hopefully will catch on in other nations, no matter if privatly organized and/or statessponsored. Those on the sidelines of society should not be ignored or left alone, but maybe at times deserve even more care than others. They stumbled and didn't yet find a way back on their feet, so lets help them and we are all better of for it.

[@shannonmichelle-aguidepost859]

Hi! I’m Shannon. My sister in Anchorage, AK loved to run as a teenager. She’s homeless there now. I’m hoping we can do a running organization in Anchorage. The homeless population is overwhelming. I would love to team up with you for my big sister.

[@beekneed]

What a great example of someone taking real inspiration from a personally transformative experience and having the pluck and verve to offer that idea to others. I'm watching this at a huge crisis-point intersection in my own life, and it's giving me a timely go-ahead to get up and get back on my feet, too. Thank you 🙏🏃‍♀️🙌

[@bevfitzsimmonds3382]

This is a 3-tissue talk! 3 thumbs-up. So inspiring. Just what l needed to hear today. Thankyou. May God bless her life, and her project. ❤👍👍👍🙂

[@lauralyonslive2234]

I’m not crying. You’re crying! 🥲 What you have done is incredible. Thank you for caring about people. 🙏🏽

[@Irelandgal]

Anne, you are a super special girl and your running group adored you. ❤️🙏🇺🇸👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@astrosuse7724]

This is my favourite TED Talk! Thank you Anne you're amazing.

[@Psuche24]

So thankful for Anne's work in my hometown.

[@rachelwelch5548]

Thank I'm a recovering from a meth addiction. I'm 65 can't run anymore but I can walk . It helps keeps my depression away and keeps me healthy. I was also homeless for a short time. Bless you.

[@danflury5688]

Tears...Anne..! Thank you so much!!

[@rosch99]

Amazing when someone follows their intuition and inspiration. Awesome!

[@rorobyn10]

What a wonderful tedtalk, so inspiring and uplifting.

[@mathieugoedefroy2243]

This is so inspiring...

[@judypsa1336]

Excellent in every way. I applaud you Anne. Great name, too: Back On My Feet. Love it!!

[@Linalozano3097]

I love TED Talk, however , as a teacher in a 99.9% free lunch school district, this is by far top notch INSPIRATIONAL!

[@Rocinante1963]

Why aren't children being fed at home with WIC, EBT benefits? So sad!

[@chrisjoosten9819]

I just 'met' you, and I absolutely, whole-heartedly love you, Anne.

[@mollyfenn3057]

I absolutely love this chick, what a legend 😎

[@laurabartoletti6412]

Kudos Anne!! Your soul shines, you are an inspiration!! Thank you.! 👟 🍀

[@edwardparsons5316]

Stoic and inspiring thanks 👍

[@rajandaniels1465]

Powerful story Thank you 💚

[@billhiggins-ha4all795]

How powerful.. Thank you..

[@thesiren821]

Wonderful wonderful talk. Well done.

[@DavidGAwng]

This lady is amazing!

[@mycatsheenacashappid4240]

Such a powerful message.

[@peterbradley4916]

Simple, yet brilliant!

[@Blurko17]

If this is a true story, Anne M. is a wonderfull woman and she is gaving us a great example !!! God blesses you !!!

[@arlinegeorge6967]

Yes messages will be given you can't always be strong and brave . But intention Passion n perseverance. With eternal hope.

[@arlinegeorge6967]

Beautiful amazing impressive soul . With hope n passion universe is always always guiding n leading. Thank you, bless you. All your dreams come true. Find new relationship.

[@cianvane6411]

wow. such an inspiring speech

[@Momentswithstacie]

Absolutely fabulous!

[@conihass]

Hi Ann. I wasn't looking for you, but this video just popped up as an option. Your Mom and I were friends since grade school. I am so glad I got to watch this!. I had seen you being interviewed about your workout facilities. I didn't realize you had created Back On My Feet....against all odds....and continu

[@conihass]

Continued it through several cities. Great T

[@conihass]

TED talk. (My cell phone is misbehaving) very inspiring. I am so proud of you!

[@steves7013]

A wonderful young lady. Well done 🇬🇧

[@williamshoemaker6233]

What a Beautiful person!!

[@carolineadel1306]

You are so beautiful really ❤️ thank you for being so open about your feelings really and bravo for following your intuition despite others words

[@theresaheyer537]

Great beautiful talk!very inspiring,thank you!!!!

[@johnperardua4596]

What an amazing human being.

[@Overtonl1234]

I’ve spent my entire life trying to help and “fix” people including my own family, friends, ex spouse, etc. just be get left absolutely bankrupt in every single sense of the word. I will not do it anymore. It’s in my nature to help, I can’t help it because I know what it’s like to struggle with no help but If I could be an example for anyone, I’d tell them to care about themselves because no one else is going to do it, they’ll chew you up and spit you out as soon as they’ve gotten all they can from you. It’s ok to care about yourself, it’s not selfish or fake it’s necessary for self preservation.

[@EChaves1]

What an amazing woman! Well done 👏 ✔️ 👍

[@petefenner8905]

Easier to say n do when you’re a high flyer that’s been at the top of your game in career despite all those childhood hang ups. Most of us don’t have the option of ditching our jobs, dropping certain friends if they don’t meet our high ideals, etc.... If I did that I’d soon find myself homeless and alone. TED talks can be inspirational, yet often so detached from most people’s reality.

[@KarmasAbutch]

Pete Fenner spot on.

[@wayneheins9656]

Beautiful story and a beautiful person

[@jasontempest4233]

If there's one thing I got from this it was when she said would I be ok with the worst possible scenario. Often the worst scenario isn't that bad and we/I shouldn't be so afraid of moving forward.

[@hoang.allen1]

What an amazing human being!

[@55418und]

Good for you Anne. Brovo !

[@victoriavalenti8298]

What a beautiful story! Very best wishes!!!

[@hoozerob]

Something told me to watch this video. The title is misleading, but in the conclusion of the video, the message she shares, ends with being triumphant.

[@dbunnysport]

What an amazing story. ❤️

[@jeanttoo21]

MERCI & BRAVO 😊😊🎁🎁🎉🎉💖💖✨✨

[@texasarcane7894]

I hate all TEDx speakers but for some reason this woman just makes a lot more sense than all of them do. I will personally testify to her premise. She's right. Running produces the right kind of neurotransmitters needed to keep homeless people punching until their problems get out of the way. It doesn't hurt her presentations that she's got a beautiful face and legs.

[@KongLuvs]

+Texas Arcane Vigorous exercise has been shown to improve many conditions like Depression enormously, much more than therapy and medication in fact. Her idea is perfect, and likely exactly what these folks need on a physiological level to help them feel better and improve their lives. It really is very clever. I bet, when it got around the shelter how cute she was, a lot more men joined the running club. ;-)

[@hollycolotta9859]

That was the best ted talk i've ever heard. Do u have anything like this in Houston Texas? Im interested

[@ankitasaha4564]

Wow u are amazing!

[@sj2024sj]

Awsome....so inspiring, so moving...thank you, thank you 🙏💛⚘

[@sonuwilliam5557]

Feel like hugging her

[@Silverwings1234]

amazing woman

[@benjapeterson6132]

Thank you Anne, is there way to support you to send money?

[@davidbest6024]

Wow thank you

[@cameliaturda6472]

Be blessed !

[@BastHoen]

Fantastic!

[@808stateofmind2]

Let’s give her mom some due credit as well, let’s all just give credit to Love…. The 5th element Let’s value love.. at least more than money (but love is fear as fear is love.. and money is brainwashed into our lives as the protection from fear)…. But if money can’t buy love then it’s cannot protect us from our fears

[@trueredred859]

Tears 😭 here

[@camsmeltzer9388]

Well done!

[@WindsurfingNelson]

Courageous! Disruptive idea! Good on you!

[@inezsouthard1488]

Amazing!! You are awesome 💕👍🏼👌

[@barbcarbon9440]

Anne. I want to come work with you. I’ll reach out. This is amazing.

[@Keithfun56]

Amazing

[@randymason9857]

You are amazing