Unlocking Leadership: Balancing Career and Success

Send us Fan MailIn this Pre-Zero Sports Talk Podcast episode, 41, host Sid Bensalah interviews Alex Love, Vice President of Marketing and Communications at RIVA Solutions and host of the Mastering the Art of Failing podcast.Alex shares her journey from navigating the nonprofit, private, and public sectors to becoming a leader in marketing and communications. She discusses the challenges of balancing career growth with personal life, particularly as a new mother, and how embracing failure as a learning tool has shaped her leadership approach.We also explore her insights on: ➢ Building and leading small but impactful teams ➢ The role of creativity in digital branding and marketing ➢ Finding resilience and embracing failure as a pathway to growth ➢ How parenthood has influenced her leadership styleThis episode is for entrepreneurs, leaders, and anyone seeking practical personal and professional growth advice.🔊 Tune in for a conversation filled with real-world lessons, practical insights, and stories that will shift your perspective on success.Episode Timestamps(00:04) - Introduction to Alex Love(00:52) - Alex's Journey into Marketing(02:42) - Leadership and Personal Growth(06:51) - Balancing Motherhood and Career(08:26) - Mastering the Art of Failing Podcast(12:30) - Building and Leading Effective Teams(23:15) - Embracing Failure and Leadership(28:11) -  Lightning Round Q&A(34:31) - Conclusion and Final ThoughtsConnect with Alex Love🔹 Website: www.alexslove.com🔹 LinkedIn: Alex Love on LinkedIn🔹 Podcast: Mastering the Art of FailingSupport the showStay Connected with Pre-Zero Sports Talk.Join host Sid Bensalah and the Pre-Zero Sports Talk community for real conversations beyond the game, where sport meets leadership, faith, performance, purpose, identity, community, and impact.Listen, watch, and follow:Spotify Video: Watch full episodesYouTube: Subscribe and join the conversationX: @PreZeroSTInstagram: @PreZeroSportsTalkLinkedIn: Connect with the CommunityTikTok: @PreZeroSportsTalkSubstack: Sid BensalahGot feedback, a topic idea, or a guest suggestion?Send your thoughts here: https://prezerosportstalk.com/contact/Support the Podcast: https://prezerosportstalk.com/donate/