Mick Ebeling
Founder and CEO, Not Impossible Labs; Author, Not Impossible: The Art and Joy of Doing What Couldn’t Be Done
Blake Mycoskie
Founder of TOMS Shoes & One for One Movement | NYT Bestselling Author | Social Entrepreneur & Mental Health Advocate
Blake Mycoskie built TOMS into a global force by proving that business and generosity belong together — giving away over 100 million pairs of shoes through his One for One model. Now he speaks from a harder-won place: what happens when success arrives and still isn't enough. His talks on entrepreneurship, burnout, and mental health deliver insights that challenge how leaders think about performance, purpose, and what they're actually building toward.
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Blake Mycoskie biography
Blake Mycoskie is the founder of TOMS Shoes and the architect of the One for One movement — a business model that embedded giving directly into commerce and sparked a generation of purpose-driven entrepreneurs. By pairing every pair of shoes sold with a donation to a child in need, TOMS gave away more than 100 million pairs of shoes and expanded the model to eyewear, coffee, and bags, proving that profit and impact are not mutually exclusive.
As an entrepreneurship speaker, Blake Mycoskie became one of the most recognized voices in social entrepreneurship — appearing on Oprah, speaking at Fortune Global Forums, and winning the prestigious Secretary of State’s Award for Corporate Excellence from the U.S. government. His first book, Start Something That Matters, became a New York Times bestseller and is widely taught in business schools as a primer on mission-led company building. TOMS was later acquired by Bain Capital, validating the commercial durability of the One for One model.
From Success to Something Deeper
After selling TOMS, Mycoskie confronted a truth that many high-achievers recognize but rarely discuss: external success does not cure internal struggle. Despite building a globally recognized brand, raising a family, and achieving financial security, he found himself in a profound depression that brought him to his lowest point. That experience became the catalyst for his most personal chapter yet — ENOUGH, a cultural movement built around challenging the belief of “not enough” and reframing how we understand mental health. The movement centers on a simple symbol — a green bracelet, sold in pairs, one to keep and one to give — with a message that resonates far beyond consumer goods: I am enough. You are enough.
As a speaker, Blake Mycoskie brings a rare combination of entrepreneurial credibility and radical personal honesty to the stage. He speaks to the real cost of growth, the hidden weight of high performance, and how leaders can build sustainably without burning out. Audiences leave with a recalibrated sense of what success actually means — and a more honest relationship with themselves and the people they lead.
Blake Mycoskie Speaking Videos
Blake Mycoskie: TOMS Shoes Founder on Changing Business and The World
Blake Mycoskie - TOMS & the Future of the One for One Movement
Blake Mycoskie Keynote Topics
Drawing from the founding and global growth of TOMS, Mycoskie walks audiences through what it actually takes to build a mission-led organization — not as a PR strategy, but as the engine of sustainable growth. He explores how embedding purpose into a business model attracts customers, talent, and capital, and why the companies that endure are those that stand for something beyond the transaction.
High performance and self-destruction are not the same thing — but too often, they get confused. Blake shares the personal story behind his depression after TOMS and what it revealed about the beliefs driving his ambition. This talk gives leaders a framework for pursuing results without sacrificing well-being, and challenges the idea that pushing harder is the same as moving forward.
Rooted in the ENOUGH movement, this keynote tackles the unspoken pressure that high achievers face — the belief that no amount of success is ever sufficient. Blake speaks candidly about the mental health crisis among entrepreneurs and executives, and offers a new lens: that wholeness, not achievement, is the foundation from which great work actually flows. Designed for leaders ready to have an honest conversation about what drives them — and what it's costing them.
Uncertainty doesn't disappear at the top — it intensifies. Blake draws from his experience building TOMS, navigating its sale, and launching new ventures to explore how clarity of values leads to faster, better decisions. This talk is for leaders who want to cut through noise, align their teams around what matters, and make choices they can stand behind when the stakes are highest.
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FAQs on Booking Blake Mycoskie
Why Blake Mycoskie?
Booking Blake Mycoskie for your event is a decision that will resonate long after the applause fades. As the founder of TOMS Shoes and creator of the One for One movement — which gave away over 100 million pairs of shoes — he brings unmatched credibility on building brands that matter. Beyond the business story, Blake speaks with rare vulnerability about mental health, burnout, and the cost of chasing success at the expense of self. His talks strike a chord with leaders, entrepreneurs, and teams navigating high-pressure environments. If you want your audience to leave thinking differently about performance, purpose, and what it truly means to succeed, Blake Mycoskie is one of the most compelling choices you can make. Contact Aurum Speakers Bureau to check his availability.
What is the TOMS One for One movement?
The One for One model, created by Blake Mycoskie when he founded TOMS Shoes in 2006, was a pioneering approach to social entrepreneurship: for every product sold, TOMS donated one to someone in need. What started with shoes quickly expanded to eyewear, coffee, and bags. The model attracted global media attention, generated over 100 million donated pairs of shoes, and inspired an entire generation of purpose-driven businesses to embed giving into their core operations rather than treat it as an afterthought.
What happened to Blake Mycoskie after TOMS?
After selling a majority stake in TOMS to Bain Capital, Mycoskie stepped back from day-to-day operations and confronted a personal crisis — a deep depression that forced him to reckon with the gap between outward success and inner fulfillment. That experience led him to launch ENOUGH, a mental health awareness movement, and co-found new wellness ventures including Morning Water and Moovlab. He has spoken openly about his struggles in interviews and on podcasts, including No Magic Pill, his own show dedicated to honest conversations about mental health.
What topics does entrepreneurship speaker Blake Mycoskie cover?
Blake Mycoskie speaks on social entrepreneurship and purpose-driven business, mental health and high-performance leadership, building organizations that scale without burning out, and the intersection of creativity, mission, and impact. His talks are equally relevant for corporate audiences, founders, business school communities, and HR and leadership conferences. Whether your event focuses on innovation, culture, or well-being, Mycoskie brings a perspective shaped by real failure and real reinvention — not a highlight reel. Reach out to Aurum Speakers Bureau to discuss how his message fits your audience.
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