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For 20 years, Molly led 20 live television shows a week. As the sole anchor at 11 pm, she brought that multimillion-dollar nightly newscast to #1. Her show was one of only two local main newscasts in the country with a sole female lead, and she won four Emmys and wrote three books along the way. She is now a sought-after global speaker for power players, including Bank of America, Atrium Health, Coca-Cola Consolidated, Wells Fargo, Novant Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Takeda Pharmaceuticals. As a speaker, Molly owns the stage and guides impactful conversations. Recent feedback includes: "She can inspire us to go further than we think is possible."  We've also heard: "Power presence," "Dynamic, credible speaker,” Masterful at motivating," and, "Big ideas said in relatable ways—she’s captivating."

In addition to speaking, Molly is often hired as a moderator, emcee, and charity auctioneer. 
 

Through 27 years of television news, Molly worked at ABC, NBC, and CBS affiliates. She appeared on CNN, Today Show, CBS News, the CBS Morning Show, and in the Huffington Post and People Magazine. Her social media is its own channel, with a combined 200,000+ engaged followers. One of Molly's four Emmys was for changing state law to help sick children. She was also embedded in both a National Guard unit and a federal gang task force. She is adept at speaking live to 100,000 people a night, moderating conversations with Hollywood celebrities and professional athletes, and in her 27-year career, has interviewed 15,000+ people. 


Plus, she's a mother of three young kids. She knows how to get people to pay attention.

Most recently, Molly founded the history-making “Bet On Yourself Summit”—a master class in confidence to help people uncover power in themselves. She curated a day-long, soul-filling experience with CEOs, Olympians, and executives to give how-to’s on turning failures into a pathway for success. Her September 2024 Inaugural Summit was the first-ever women's event inside the Carolinas Panthers' NFL stadium—first-ever!—and Summit 2.0 (coming April 2025) sold out in 14 minutes. The Charlotte Observer wrote this front-page article about its raging success.
 

Molly’s four most-booked topics are below. She customizes every talk based on client goals. Her experience in broadcasting drives her to focus on clear, concise, and accessible insights that inspire action. She prides herself on listening well and asking detailed questions during a planning pre-call in order to blow away expectations when she takes the stage. For example, one of Molly’s recent clients was a blue-chip corporation going through a transition that asked Molly to bring a high-energy focus on growth opportunities, while another global client combining time zones asked her to deliver an inspired vision that crossed international lines. 

She is an expert at taking the temperature of the room and delivering words that matter. Career experience gives her the gift to navigate emotions—your group will feel connected spending time together with Molly.

Speaking Topics

Bet On Yourself

Find success in failure and opportunities in reinvention. After two decades at leading multimillion-dollar newscasts with #1 ratings and as the highest-scoring anchor in the market – Molly chose not to renew her contract. She was unexpectedly forced to leave, eight minutes before the shows began. Banned from the building and in the face of a career crisis, Molly flipped front-page questions on their head by transparently betting on herself, taking high-road action, and not waiting around for things to happen. In this talk, she’ll lead you in step-by-step ways of how to uncover power by approaching change with positivity and understanding transformation.


Notable: A month after the public swirl, Molly launched a history-making, instant sell-out “Bet On Yourself Summit,” with a 1,600+ person waitlist. Eight months after that first front-page article, a new front-page article [Molly Grantham: From Charlotte WBTV news to Bet On Yourself | Charlotte Observer] raved about the raging success of Molly’s “national movement” and her “genuine interest in inspiring others.” (Summit 2.0 coming in April 2025!)


The audience will leave with:

  • Understanding the power of looking through the windshield, not rearview.
  • A way to develop clarity and courage on how to take initiative and #BetOnYourself.
  • Practical strategies to build confidence as an individual, and the impact of “you”on a team. 

Practice Makes… Progress

We were taught wrong. It's not about being perfect. It's about fundamental steps combined with imaginative moves to deliver long-term goals. Using examples from her 27-years in news, and leading multimillion-dollar newscasts, Molly will share specifics on how to transform the noise, stay elastic, and create big wins. Her suggestions for your team are superb. Which makes sense: Speaking live to 100,000 people a night and as a public figure accessible on multiple platforms, Molly has decades of experience with difficult environments and tough, critical clients. Fine-tune your mindset. Fast-track your fortitude. Find your finesse. This is a dynamic talk on the unforgettable reminder that there is power in the journey.


The audience will leave with:

  • Superb (and simple!) suggestions on managing relationships and client interfacing.
  • Renewed knowledge that leadership is a choice and understanding.
  • Value in development not just being about individual growth, but a cornerstone for organizations to flourish.

Be A Supercommunicator

Molly is an expert communicator. She understands that effective communication is still our best currency. After spending decades in the public eye and its inherent pressures, Molly maximizes the engagement of your team by relaying a 3-word mantra to navigate complicated conversations and cultivate a culture of collaboration. She can also relay insider tips about mass communication and storytelling to show you how to build a community of peers that amplifies belonging and voice. 


The audience will leave with:

  • Accountability, engagement, and a calm, principled approach to communication.
  • Words have weight: Ideas on how to choose the right ones to build trust.
  • A stronger command presence that helps set the example and keeps high standards.

The Juggle Is Real

The Juggle Is Real is a 3-step process on how to:

  •  Be authentic.
  • Get it all done.
  • Stay grounded in the process.


Have fun in this interactive talk, while addressing the fact none of us work in silos. All of us – no matter the job title – have lives and responsibilities outside of our careers. Molly worked 2 pm-midnight for 20 years, with no flexibility. That’s 50 hours a week outside of the house (often with travel for national stories), while raising three young children. She is also an acclaimed author and wrote three books about this topic. A talk to leave you laughing, inspired, and feeling seen. It is a huge hit with women's groups and working parents.


The audience will leave with:

  • Ownership of their own authentic leadership style, and a profound way to create priorities.
  • Empowerment to control self-destiny, while still delivering what’s on needed.
  • Actionable insights on reaching your potential and not getting bogged down in the noise.

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Testimonials

“Molly Grantham inspires us to go further than what we think is possible.”

“She told us there is no way to attain ‘balance,’ then shared innovative ideas on getting it all done and staying grounded in the process. Refreshing. Non-predictable. Needed.”

“Molly gave our executives the freedom to be who they are, say what they know, and specific takeaways on how to: Bet On Yourself. She is starting a movement. We are here for it.”

"Molly connected us back to purpose, community and what really matters. She nailed it."

"Molly was AMAZING. I loved everything bout her for our event -- her smile. Laugh. Energy. Enthusiasm for life. Style. Presence. Creativity. HER."

"Five years ago, I was searching for a dynamic speaker to kick off the inaugural Women’s Leadership Forum event at Coca-Cola Consolidated. At the time, I knew Molly Grantham as an Emmy award-winning journalist who had begun speaking at local events, and it was exciting to have her as our first guest speaker. I watched Molly as she engaged with over 100 teammates, captivating us all with her own authentic narrative. We left there inspired and re-energized. Fast forward to 2024. I wanted to find a speaker who could connect with our team on a deeply personal level. Someone credible. Someone genuine. And Molly Grantham immediately came to mind. Since she first spoke to our group in 2019, Molly literally has taken her own advice, “Bet on yourself”, and re-invented, re-purposed, re-vitalized her life by relying on the power within. And what a power that has become. Molly’s session, centered around communication, delivered through her own incredible storytelling led to a session which was engaging, unique and challenged our team to remember that words matter. The feedback was incredible."

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