Mallory Brown

  • Impact Storyteller
  • Inspirational Speaker
  • Humanitarian and Social Entrepreneur

Mallory Brown is an impact storyteller. She travels the world to tell real-life stories of human connection. Her goal is to connect audiences to incredible causes and provide a direct means to help. At the age of 33, Mallory has explored over 50 countries and pioneered a new, engaging form of philanthropy. Her story inspires others to live a passionate, generous, and global life.

In eight years of storytelling, Mallory has helped thousands of generous donors directly reach people in need. She speaks to audiences across the globe about the power of empathy and how one individual can truly make a difference in the world. Her efforts have been featured by the Today Show, The New York Times, Crain's Detroit Business, the Huffington Post, and Cosmopolitan magazine.

 

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Past Hosts Include:
  • Albion College
  • Streamlinevents, Inc.
  • Cleveland Society of Human Resource
  • University of the Southwest
  • CCS Platinum Circle
  • Tedx Detroit
  • SXSW
  • Fiat Chrysler Automotive
  • BEMA
  • Habitat for Humanity
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Mallory Brown’s presentation was inspirational and compelling. She demonstrates through her own experiences how one committed individual can be a catalyst for change in improving the lives of others. Her enthusiasm for making a positive difference in the world is contagious. After hearing her speak, you will understand how she has accomplished so much so soon.

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Walk a Mile: The empathy experience

Don't judge someone until you've walked a mile in their shoes." This famous proverb holds the key to creating impact - empathy. In her signature keynote, Mallory will teach you the power that each person has to make a difference. She'll explain how empathy is the key to action, and how we, as indivi ...

Don't judge someone until you've walked a mile in their shoes." This famous proverb holds the key to creating impact - empathy. In her signature keynote, Mallory will teach you the power that each person has to make a difference. She'll explain how empathy is the key to action, and how we, as individuals, have the avility to drastically impact each other's lives.   Mallory's story is relatable, interactive, and will shake your soul. Through personal stories, heartfelt motivation, and key action steps, you'll feel empowered to go out there and make a difference. 

KEY TAKE-AWAYS:
1.   5 steps to increasing empathy in your daily life
2.   Debunk myths of why you "can't" give back 
3.   Discover your path to purpose and how to make a difference  

Work for the World

FOR COMPANIES AND ASSOCATIONS As a pioneer in the social impact movement, Mallory encourages for-profit organizations to do well by doing good.   Her work seamlessly integrates profit and purpose, proving that you don't have to sacrifice corporate success by standing for something great. This speech ...

FOR COMPANIES AND ASSOCATIONS

As a pioneer in the social impact movement, Mallory encourages for-profit organizations to do well by doing good.   Her work seamlessly integrates profit and purpose, proving that you don't have to sacrifice corporate success by standing for something great. This speech is perfect for organizations that prioritize giving back, corporate social responsibility, and positive workplace culture. Mallory teaches how to cultivate deep connections at work, enriching the meaning and fullfillment in your career (and life!)  You’ll walk away from this presentation with a renewed sense of purpose and a new corporate culture of giving!

KEY TAKE-AWAYS:
1.   Understand the importance of giving and how purpose changes our outlook 
2.   Explore why corporates are perfectly positioned to make the greatest impact 
3.   Learn how to balance corporate success with giving back 

Women's Empowerment

FOR WOMEN IN BUSINESS Mallory is currently walking a marathon around the world for women's empowerment.  In this keynote, you'll discover the struggles that impoverished women face around the globe and 26 charitable organizations dedicated to helping them. Mallory invites you to join her journey to ...

FOR WOMEN IN BUSINESS

Mallory is currently walking a marathon around the world for women's empowerment.  In this keynote, you'll discover the struggles that impoverished women face around the globe and 26 charitable organizations dedicated to helping them. Mallory invites you to join her journey to uncover the strength of the human sprint.   As a female entrepreneur herself, Mallory is passionate about empowering women to live to their fullest potential.  This presentation invites you to join the fight for women around the world, stand for something great, and reunite with women globally!

KEY TAKE-AWAYS:
1.   Learn ow the economic empowerment of women is the key to pulling families out of poverty.
2.   Interact with other working women around the world 
3.   Hear success stories to prove why investing in women is so important!

Storytelling for Change

FOR NON-PROFITS AND SOCIAL CHANGE As a self-defined "impact storyteller," Mallory has mastered the art of storytelling in philanthropy. Combining her skills of documentary filmmaking, adventure travel, and crowdfunding, Mallory is redefining philanthropy for the millenial generation.   Hear stories ...

FOR NON-PROFITS AND SOCIAL CHANGE

As a self-defined "impact storyteller," Mallory has mastered the art of storytelling in philanthropy. Combining her skills of documentary filmmaking, adventure travel, and crowdfunding, Mallory is redefining philanthropy for the millenial generation.   Hear stories of impact around the world and how you can apply the same principles to your own cause.   You’ll leave this presentation inspired to tell YOUR story, engage YOUR community, and take YOUR cause to the next level. 

KEY TAKE-AWAYS:
1.   Learn Mallory's secret to engaging an audience
2.   5 steps to creating a successful crowdfunding campaign 
3.   Explore how to leverage your passion and talents to fuel your cause

New Generation of Giving

Mallory is 29 years old and on the cutting edge of philanthropy. She activates a generation obsessed with social media, instant gratification, and self-promotion to gain a global view of compassion and charity. In 2015 alone, Mallory raised over $100,000 by online crowdfunding to help incredible cau ...

Mallory is 29 years old and on the cutting edge of philanthropy. She activates a generation obsessed with social media, instant gratification, and self-promotion to gain a global view of compassion and charity. In 2015 alone, Mallory raised over $100,000 by online crowdfunding to help incredible causes around the world. Learn the secret to her success (direct, personal giving) and how to harness the power of technology. This presentation shares how millennials feel about the world and how to best engage the next generation in our global society.

Living your Dream Life

Mallory shares how to turn your passion into your business. At the age of 24, Mallory became a social entrepreneur and transformed her personal experiences into a sustainable career. Today, six years later, she lives her dream life. "I travel the world to help people. This is my dream life." Mallory ...

Mallory shares how to turn your passion into your business. At the age of 24, Mallory became a social entrepreneur and transformed her personal experiences into a sustainable career. Today, six years later, she lives her dream life. "I travel the world to help people. This is my dream life." Mallory shares how she found her passion, crafted her lifestyle, overcame obstacles, and how you can do the same. You'll leave this presentation inspired to make the most of your life and empowered with the tools to begin today! 

Just Go

As an avid adventurer and risk taker, Mallory shares the secret to her bold lifestyle — JUST GO! Hear stories of her travels around the world and how lessons learned from packing a backpack apply to everyday life. You'll leave this presentation inspired to put aside your own fear, try new things, ch ...

As an avid adventurer and risk taker, Mallory shares the secret to her bold lifestyle — JUST GO! Hear stories of her travels around the world and how lessons learned from packing a backpack apply to everyday life. You'll leave this presentation inspired to put aside your own fear, try new things, challenge yourself … and live a fuller life. 

Lessons learned from a Mud Hut

After traveling to over 30 countries, Mallory Brown has explored the remote corners of the world. This presentation shares her experiences with multiples cultures and witnessing the full spectrum of human life. Hear stories from the jungles of Madagascar to natural disasters in Nepal to hidden tunne ...

After traveling to over 30 countries, Mallory Brown has explored the remote corners of the world. This presentation shares her experiences with multiples cultures and witnessing the full spectrum of human life. Hear stories from the jungles of Madagascar to natural disasters in Nepal to hidden tunnels for the homeless in the United States. Photos of children in Kenya will bring tears to your eyes and while stories of family drama in Haiti will make you laugh about your own. Learn how, in the end, human kindness always prevails. Regardless of language, cultural, religion, and wealth, we are all more alike than we are different. Leave feeling inspired about the state of our world and how you can improve it in the future.

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Biography

Curious about the world around her, Mallory Brown, at the age of 20, strapped on a backpack and set out to discover new people and places.  She fell in love with the world.  She learned to appreciate different ways of life and was deeply touched the universality of basic human need.

Ten years later, Mallory has become a successful social entrepreneur, worldwide adventure traveler, and humanitarian.  She is founder of World Clothes Line – a “buy 1, give 1” apparel company on a mission to clothe the world.  Mallory is the first brand ambassador for CrowdRise, the largest crowdfunding platform for good.  As director of the CrowdRise 24-Hour Impact Project, she runs flash fundraisers that engage donors in full-circle philanthropy.  Mallory also serves as Director of Communication for global non-profit Chefs4Kids.  She creates innovative strategies for giving and transforms the lives of children in need around the world.

Mallory has worked on-the-ground in 22 countries, representing dozens of companies, and hundreds of generous donors to help thousands in need.  Her efforts have been featured by The Today Show, the New York Times, Crain’s Detroit Business, the Huffington Post, and Ambassador Magazine.  Mallory has attracted corporate sponsorship from organizations such as Ford Motor Company, Zappos, Moosejaw Mountaineering, CreateMyTee, and Meijer.  Mallory shared her new approach to philanthropy at TedxDetroit 2015 with a talk titled “How to Save the World Before You’re 30.”

Mallory was born and raised in Michigan and currently lives on the edge of Detroit.  She believes that direct, personal giving will inspire the next generation to give back.  Mallory’s unique approach to charity is making a mark in the philanthropic world and proves that each person truly can make a difference.