Malin Reina is a 14-time Swedish National Champion in table tennis who walked away from the sport at her peak—leaving behind a life that once defined her to build something completely new. After navigating an identity crisis and starting over in New York City, she became a celebrity ping pong coach and joined Susan Sarandon’s iconic ping pong bar startup, where she became a hospitality leader and helped open 10 locations across the U.S.

Eventually, Malin took a leap even further outside her comfort zone: she became a hospitality leader and helped open a luxury boutique hotel with zero prior hotel experience. That hotel was named one of the Top 20 Hotels in the World by Condé Nast Traveler in its very first year.

She is the co-author of Mental Strength and an inner game trainer and leadership coach, helping people embrace discomfort, build self-trust, and take bold action in their lives.

Malin believes deeply in Extreme Ownership—that true leadership starts with taking full responsibility, even in the face of uncertainty. She is committed to long-term thinking, making decisions based on who you want to become, and designing a life on your own terms—one that is both fulfilling and aligned with what truly matters.